It's the first episode of our new companion podcast A Day in the Life! 

We read your stories of the moments you have with children every day. Tell us all about the times a child in your life has surprised you, challenged you, made you laugh, or made you cry. Join us for some fun, laughter, and meaningful conversation, as we discuss everyday life with children while gaining insight and sharing advice from the experts here at Brightside Up. Email [email protected] to share your stories today!

We kick off the new show with a couple of our own stories. In this episode, Lindsay describes an adorable moment when niece, Quinn, discovers that talking to houseplants helps them grow. After a conversation with Infant Toddler Specialist, Kathleen Harland, Lindsay learns the benefit of what's happening for Quinn when she reads a book to Phil the philodendron. Then Kate shares a memory from her own childhood describing a fun "dress up for dinner" event when the family would wear silly outfits at the dinner table. After chatting with Kim Polstein, LMSW & director of mental health services, she understands better why these moments were so meaningful.

Mentioned during the show | thefamilydinnerproject.org 
The Family Dinner Project champions family dinner as an opportunity for family members to connect with each other through food, fun, and conversation about things that matter. Try one of their activities and tell us how it went!

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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.