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The Reading To Connect ShowA 10-Year-Old’s Take on Trump: What Sandcastles Teach Us About Power and the Power of StoryCan Stories Build a More Just World for Our Children?In this heartfelt episode, I share a powerful conversation with my 10-year-old son, Aidyn, sparked during our morning drive to school. His reflection on Donald Trump’s proposal to eliminate the Department of Education stopped me in my tracks:“What does he think America is? His playbox? All he’s doing is building up sandcastles.”To Aidyn, sandcastles are fleeting—ego-driven creations that crumble with the tide. And in that moment, I realized: His ability to see power so clearly didn’t come from nowhere...2025-02-1408 min
The Reading To Connect ShowBuilding the Future: Kids as Social Change Makers in a Complex WorldJoin me in this episode of Reading To Connect as I chat with Deepa Iyer, author of We Are The Builders!, about introducing kids to social change in a way they can understand and act on. Deepa’s book inspires children to see themselves as active change makers in their communities, whether through roles like "experimenter" or "caregiver."We dive into how parents can use the book to reflect on their own roles in the community and start meaningful conversations about justice, empathy, and action at home.What You’ll Learn:How Deepa’s book...2025-01-2532 min