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The Blooming Books PodcastEpisode 12: Stress & AnxietyWith family therapist Amy Oxener of AP Counseling, we peel back the layers of childhood anxiety including separation, social and the general worries we all face everyday.
Podcast Segments:
Intro + Guest Welcome (:00)
Topic Intro (5:34)
Books Picks (19:47)
#WinoftheWeek + How to Connect (25:18)
Book Links:
all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast
“Wilma Jean the Worry Machine” by Julia Cook
“The Kissing Hand” by Audrey Penn
“The Whatifs”by Emily Kilgore
“Blooming Rose Finds Her Jam!” - releasing Spring 2025
Connect with our Guest:
connect on social - @APCounselingGroup on Instagram and Facebook
online - apcounselinggroup.com
Connect with our Host:
books, resources...2024-09-1329 min
The Blooming Books PodcastEpisode 11: Divorce & Blending FamiliesAre there ways to more smoothly navigate separation, divorce and blending families with our kids? Children’s book author Renee Bolla discusses her journey blending her own family, the inspiration behind her book and all of the ups and downs in between!
Podcast Segments:
Intro + Guest Welcome (:00)
Topic Intro (7:27)
Books Picks (14:34)
#WinoftheWeek + How to Connect (24:07)
Book Links:
all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast
“The Truth About Stepmoms” by Renee Bolla
“A Family is a Family is a Family” by Sara O’Leary
“Why Do Families Change?” by Jillian Roberts
Connect with our Guest:
connect on social - @reneebollaaut...2024-09-1328 min
The Blooming Books PodcastEpisode 10: Socialization of Social MediaHow is social media affecting a whole generation of kids? Behavior Analyst Anna Sturgeon of Shine Behavior Services joins me as we chat about this new world of social development, her advice on guiding kids as young as preschool, and our favorite books on this topic to read with your kids!
Podcast Segments:
Intro + Guest Welcome (:00)
Topic Intro (6:32)
Books Picks (30:04)
SEL Resource Highlight (34:58)
#WinoftheWeek + How to Connect (35:28)
Book Links:
all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast
"Polly and The Screen Time Overload" by Betsy Childs Howard
"The Power in Words" by Meaghan Axel
"A Smart Girl's Guide...2024-09-1341 min
The Blooming Books PodcastEpisode 9: Celebrating DiversityHow can we teach our kids to connect over ways we’re all similar, while also embracing what makes us unique? On this episode, we dive into a chat on celebrating diversity with children’s book author and publisher Danielle Marietta.
Podcast Segments:
Intro + Guest Welcome (:00)
Topic Intro (7:11)
Books Picks (19:56)
#WinoftheWeek + How to Connect (27:15)
Book Links:
all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast
“The Hollyday After” by Danielle Marietta
“Truth Tales: The Air Fair-He” by Danielle Marietta
“Mr. Maloof” by Danielle Marietta
“Bubble Sea” by Danielle Marietta
“Girls Like Me” by Valerie Thompkins
“Boys Like Me” by Valerie Thompkins
“I Am Me”...2024-09-1330 min
The Blooming Books PodcastEpisode 8: Season 2 Intro + SEL FoundationsWelcome to Season 2 of The Blooming Books Podcast! Children's Author & Host Lauren Piland does a brief discussion on the foundation of SEL and offers a peek into our inspiring guests, topics & book picks coming up on our second season.
Catch up on Season 1 before we dive in on September 13 - and as always, more information including book links, resources & topics can be found at BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast.
We can't wait to share this season of important SEL topics and book picks on The Blooming Books Podcast - where fun & feelings collide!2024-09-0904 min
The Blooming Books PodcastEpisode 7: Author Spotlight with Meredith StaggersEveryone loves a party, but what really goes into making it a thoughtful and inclusive experience for all of your guests?!
On our special Author Spotlight episode, we welcome guest, Meredith Staggers, a mom, creative planning influencer and children's book author behind the story, You’re Invited.
Tune in for her inspirations behind the story, appreciating differences, and ways to spark conversations around inclusive celebrations, the easy way!
Podcast Segments:
Intro + Guest Welcome (:00)
Story Spotlight (5:21)
SEL Resource Highlight (18:15)
#WinoftheWeek (19:00)
Book Link:
“You’re Invited” by Meredith Staggers
purchase here: https://amzn.to/48yJdu4
Resource Link: Everyone’s Invited!
teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Bloo...2024-04-0624 min
The Blooming Books PodcastEpisode 6: Illness & LossGuiding our kiddos through impending grief and loss can be such a tough topic, especially when we’re dealing with our own emotions as well.
Our special guest, Sarah Allison, is a mom, elementary educator and children’s book author who’s here to share her insights on her own family’s journey with Alzheimer’s, and the book she wrote to help her girls cope and understand.
Plus, tune in for our book picks and an activity resource to spark the heavy conversation around grief, in a lighter way!
Podcast Segments:
Intro + Guest Welcome (:00)
Topic Intro (7:50)
Books Picks (15:45)
SEL Resource H...2024-04-0628 min
The Blooming Books PodcastEpisode 5: Facing ChallengesOn this special podcast swap episode, we dive into what triggers our own mom guilt with the Mama You’re Doing Great podcast host, Kendahl Yanez. As a mom who's dealt with postpartum struggles and longing for a sense of community, she’s now created and grown a safe space and online support tribe with her events, forums and her first ever conference! Also, check out her podcast episode where we chat more about facing challenges and supporting one another.
Tune in for our book picks and an activity resource to spark the hard conversation around doing hard things, in a le...2024-04-0628 min
MAMA, You're Doing Great!™ | Real, Relatable Motherhood Situations, Advice & Encouragement for Mamas74 | Using Books to Spark Conversation with Lauren PilandAs a former elementary teacher and now a children's book author, Lauren Piland's passion for sparking conversations through books aligns perfectly with the goal of encouraging mothers to engage with their children on important topics.Using resources like her books allows mothers to dive deeper into discussions and explore complex emotions and situations in a relatable and age-appropriate manner.We can use all the help we can get, am I right mama's? These discussions not only reinforce positive behaviors but also foster a strong bond between mothers and children built o...2024-04-0231 min
The Blooming Books PodcastEpisode 4: Self-RegulationWith the ability to identify, acknowledge and release big feelings, self-regulation is at the heart of emotional support tools.
Our special guest, Carly Kirk, is the lead therapist and co-founder of The Well Counseling Center in Katy, TX. With a background in social work in the public school setting, and now a family therapist in her own practice, she lends her insights and experience as we reflect on our own self-regulation habits, and how to best model it for our kids.
Intro + Guest Welcome (:00)
Topic Intro (9:15)
Books Picks (19:15)
SEL Resource Highlight (25:35)
#WinoftheWeek (26:22)
All book & resource links at: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast
...2024-03-0831 min
The Blooming Books PodcastEpisode 3: Celebrating InclusionThis episode of The Blooming Books Podcast is all about inclusivity!
How, why and where we talk with our kids about recognizing, welcoming and appreciating friends of all shapes, sizes and abilities can be tricky to navigate.
Our special guests, Aydee Deaton and Hayley Von Frank are mama advocates for creating a world that is as kind, accessible and empowering to their kids as it is to all! From acceptable terms, real-world scenarios and heartwarming breakthroughs, it was such a pleasure to learn and grow from them, and in turn, spilling that over into our next generation.
Intro + Guest Welcome (:00)
...2024-03-081h 05
The Blooming Books PodcastEpisode 2: Navigating FriendshipsThis episode of The Blooming Books Podcast all about helping our littles navigate friendships! From preschool to high school, and beyond, the ability to cultivate and nurture healthy relationships is a true gift in life.
Our special guests are elementary educators Shana Boettcher and Blair Ganz. They share about how classroom experiences, playground drama and embracing your inner weirdo can be translated into meaningful conversations around granting others the grace, kindness and respect we all strive for.
Podcast Segments:
Intro + Guest Welcome (:00)
Topic Intro (11:55)
Books Picks (24:34)
SEL Resource (28:50)
#WinoftheWeek (29:15)
All Book & Resource Links: bloomingrosekids.com/podcast
“The Invisible Boy” by Trud...2024-03-0834 min
The Blooming Books PodcastEpisode 1: An IntroductionHello and welcome to the Blooming Books Podcast with your host, Lauren Piland - children's book author of the Blooming Rose series. Listen in to find out a little more about our vision for this podcast and upcoming episode topics & guests! We're so glad you're here!2024-01-2304 min
THNX: A Feelgood PodcastLauren PilandLauren Piland is a Louisiana native who studied advertising at Louisiana State University. She worked for an agency in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for seven years, then became an elementary school teacher. After four years of teaching second grade, she took time off to stay home with her second child. It was during this period of time that she merged her love for teaching children and her experience in marketing to create a series of children books based around the character Blooming Rose, hoping to foster discussion around issues elemenary school children are facing. Lauren and her family live in...2023-06-2733 min
Beyond Sunday at Bethlehem ChurchThe Power of PrayerPrayer is often a last resort, but as Christians, it's one of our most powerful tools. Listen as the Discipleship Team gives practical tips on developing the spiritual discipline of prayer.
For further study and application:
A Praying Life by Paul E. Miller
Pray First by Chris Hodges
Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Echo Prayer App
Bethlehem Church Prayer Resources
Power in Prayer by Lauren Jendrzejewksi
Power in Prayer message by Pastor Ma...2023-03-2834 min
Reading With Your Kids PodcastBlooming Rose Blasts OffAuthor / educator Lauren Piland is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her new #ChildrensBook Blooming Rose Blasts Off. Lauren tells us this is the first in a Blooming Rose series. In this first book we meet Rose who is faced with a challenging rocket launcher assignment that she just doesn’t feel good enough or smart enough to tackle. But with some encouragement and perseverance, does she choose to give up, or reach for the stars?! In addition to the book Lauren has created a Beyond the Text Bundle of academic activities for this book that has an out of...2023-01-0627 min