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Not Like a Regular MomBeyond "The Talk": Tough Parenting Conversations with Author Jessica RalliIf you’ve ever felt unsure about how to navigate tougher conversations with kids--anything from consent to race to gender--this episode offers clear, practical guidance. First Conversations books are an incredible tool for starting discussions about hard topics and sparking kids’ curiosity from toddlerhood. They take big topics that are difficult for adults to put into age-appropriate words and make them relatable and engaging for kids.I had the privilege of speaking with one of the co-authors of the book series, Jessica Ralli, and we discussed:● why kids aren't "too young" to know about social issues...
2026-02-221h 04
Village Well PodcastFostering Identity and Belonging with Monique MarshallIn this episode, Jen and Shira sit down with DEI consultant Monique Marshall for a conversation about identity and belonging. Monique shares some excellent children's book recommendations for sparking conversations around identity with kids. She also discusses her own journey and offers suggestions for teaching children about DEI topics.Check out Monique's WebsiteMonique’s Recommendations- Our Skin by Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli, and Isabel Roxas- All the Colors We Are by Katie Kissinger- The Colors We Share by Angélica DassThe Village Well Podcast is brought to you by Village Well Books & Coffee in downtown Culver City, CA. Each episode, we int...
2026-01-0246 min
Raising Antiracist Kids Podcast7 Reminders For Raising Kids Amidst A War on TruthRESOURCESFOR ADULTS:On Tyranny-Twenty Lessons From The Twentieth Century by Timothy SnyderGet banned books for you and your children. Find a list here.FOR KIDS:We Care: A First Conversation About Justice by Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli (ages 3-10)Stamped (graphic novel) by Ibram X. Kendi (pre-teen and teen) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.raisingantiracistkids.com/subscribe
2025-08-0613 min
Press Play On The Most Inspiring Full Audiobook Today!All of Us by Dr. Megan Pamela Ruth Madison, Jessica RalliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/107139to listen full audiobooks.
Title: All of Us
Author: Dr. Megan Pamela Ruth Madison, Jessica Ralli
Narrator: Farah Kidwai
Format: mp3
Length: 17 mins
Release date: 07-01-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Customs & Traditions
Publisher's Summary:
Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism, this topic-driven audiobook offers clear, concrete language to introduce the concept of disability. This audiobook celebrates all bodies and abilities, just as they are, and addresses the inequities and opportunities for change in today's world.
2025-07-0117 min
Conscious Pathways: Conversations for Transformative EducationTeaching is Political: Early Conversations on Race and Justice with Dr. Megan MadisonIn this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Megan Pamela Ruth Madison joins us to explore why teaching is political and how early conversations about race, gender, consent, and body positivity can shape a more just and equitable future. A political educator and co-author of the award-winning First Conversations book series, Dr. Megan shares insights into addressing complex topics with young children in an age-appropriate and impactful way.Drawing on her Sociopolitical Ecology of Development framework, she highlights the profound role early education plays in fostering self-awareness, self-esteem, and critical thinking in children. Together, we discuss actionable strategies for educators...
2024-12-0339 min
For the Ell of It with Ellie TopinkaRaising Biracial Children with Tiffany McCloudToday I am talking with the one, the only, one of my very best friends, Tiffany McCloud. Tiffany and I have been throughout a lot of seasons of life together and so far my favorite is motherhood. However our motherhood experiences are different and will continue to be because not only is she raising girls and I have a boy ( so far at least) but she is also raising two bi-racial children. Today we talk about how different it has been for her compared to her first daughter, what has been hard, what she wants people to know and...
2023-10-2653 min
Begin The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Best-Selling!Together by Megan Madison, Jessica RalliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/108676to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Together
Series: First Conversations, Book 4
Author: Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli
Narrator: Jen Zhao
Format: mp3
Length: 17 mins
Release date: 12-27-22
Ratings: 3 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion.
2022-12-2717 min
While You Were Scrolling...The Nap Hour - How Soon is Too Soon? Bullying & Body TalkWe are kicking-off a new series all about the different 'TALKS' we expect to give.
In this Bullying and Body talk, we go into positive affirmations, the need to uplift boy's beauties and using the correct anatomical words. We also have 3 book suggestions for you:
1) Yes! No!: A First Conversation about Consent by Megan Madion and Jessica Ralli
2) Consent for Kids by Rachel Brian
3) Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys by Dr. Cara Natterson
2022-12-1255 min
BIG PICTURE Social Emotional Learning PodcastEp. 96 - Social Justice Conversations in Preschool, with Nadia Jaboneta and Brian SilveiraBrian Silveira and Nadia Jaboneta are Pedagogical Leaders at Pacific Primary Preschool in San Francisco, California. They each bring about 25 years experience as Early Childhood Educators, and clearly that combination of 50 years teaching experience has only deepened their commitment to providing relevant and alive education for their young students. Their bios, below, are extensive and impressive, and I hope you’ll check them out.
I invited Nadia and Brian into this conversation because they were both featured teachers in a recently released film titled “Reflecting on Anti-Bias Education in Action: The Early Years.” Definitely worth watching.
Nadi...
2022-06-2446 min
Unlock This Must-Listen Full Audiobook — Perfect While Traveling.Being You by Megan Madison, Jessica RalliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/108674to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Being You
Series: First Conversations, Book 1
Author: Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli
Narrator: L. Morgan Lee
Format: mp3
Length: 16 mins
Release date: 08-17-21
Ratings: 3 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem...
2021-08-1716 min
Start The Full Audiobook That Keeps Curious Minds Hooked.Our Skin by Megan Madison, Jessica RalliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/107118to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Our Skin
Series: First Conversations, Book 2
Author: Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli
Narrator: Robin Miles
Format: mp3
Length: 13 mins
Release date: 03-16-21
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 5 ratings
Genres: Customs & Traditions
Publisher's Summary:
While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things...
2021-03-1613 min