A Kids Book About: The Podcast
The volcanic explosion in Tonga
by Yazmin Macias / Sep 16, 2022
What do you know about volcanic eruptions? Looking at how a recent volcanic eruption caused a natural disaster for the people on Tonga. Teaching kids how to stay educated about the world around them and how to lend a helping hand when they can.
Climate change activism for kids
by Yazmin Macias / Sep 16, 2022
What are ways you can be active in your community? Teaching kids what different forms of climate activism can look like, and how they can be a part of it.
Talking to kids about mass shootings
by Yazmin Macias / Sep 16, 2022
What do you tell kids about mass shootings? Encouraging kids to talk about and process their feelings around mass shootings. Talking about the commonality of mass shootings in the U.S. and how to speak out to put an end to mass shootings.
Politics and identity
by Yazmin Macias / Sep 16, 2022
Diving into a range of topics, from Anti-LGBTQ legislation to the invasion of Ukraine. Teaching kids to stop judgment of each other and love one another for who they are.
Helping kids adjust to the pandemic
by Yazmin Macias / Sep 16, 2022
How has the pandemic impacted kids in their social lives and mental health? Looking at how kids are taking care of themselves after multiple transitions through online and in-person school in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How flooding impacts infrastructure
by Yazmin Macias / Sep 16, 2022
California’s infrastructure and rainfall patterns suggest another megaflood happening soon. Encouraging kids to think about what they want their future to look like, and how to begin being proactive about it.
Monsoons in Pakistan
by Yazmin Macias / Sep 15, 2022
Looking at climate changes in different areas of the world, and how specifically areas currently in monsoon season are experiencing heavy flooding.
Ableist language in the media
by Yazmin Macias / Sep 15, 2022
What are common ableist words that are prevalent in mainstream media? How can we educate ourselves about what language is hurtful? Diving into the importance of representation and the power of popular artists acknowledging when they are wrong and taking a stance to fix language in their songs.