Episode 7 answers the kid question "What is a podcast?" Our special guest is Stacey Ogden, a teacher, business owner, and podcast producer. Stacey was so much fun to learn from! She teaches us that people can do many professional jobs and provides a great answer to our kid question.

Stacey shares about her professions, what she wanted to be when she was a kid, and offers valuable life advice. Can you guess what Stacey wanted to be when she was a kid? Her answer is fascinating to hear.

You can learn more from Stacey through Outschool at www.outschool.com. Enter her name in the the search bar to see a list of classes she offers. You can also find her business Side Hustle Teachers on Instagram @sidehustleteachers.

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Episode 6 answers the kid question “What is a mineral?” Jessica Robertson, an environmental geologist and mineral enthusiast teaches us about her profession, minerals, related hobbies, and how her love for geology began.

Do you know what an environmental geologist does? Jessica has a very important job helping businesses understand the land their building is on. When Jessica isn’t working she spends time collecting mineral specimens and participating in the Young Mineral Collectors, an online mineral collecting group of over 900 members spanning across 53 countries.

Can you guess how Jessica was introduced to minerals? Here’s a clue: it began when she was a kid. Life and academic experiences played a role in where she is today.

Do you want to see some exciting minerals? Check out the pictures on www.youngmineralcollectors.org or https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/science/geology-101/. You can view Jessica’s fascinating collection of geodes on Instagram @specimenstoriesjr.

Kids 13 or older can enjoy discussing and viewing mineral collections by joining the Young Mineral Collector’s Club on Facebook.

If you enjoyed this episode please let us know by leaving a review, subscribing to the show, and telling your friends. If you would like to submit a question or suggestion for a future episode send an email to [email protected]. Please include a first name, age, and state/country. More content can be found @kidquestionspodcast on Instagram and Facebook New episodes go live every other Monday on Apple, Google, Spotify, and Podbean. Until next time!

Episode 5 is very special! We speak with Wren Fialka from Spread the Love Commission. She answers this week's kid question, "Why is there homelessness?" Wren shares how Spread the Love Commission helps people without homes, why she decided to take on such an important problem, and how her experiences as a child paved the path that she is on today. She even teaches listeners how they can help combat homelessness in their community. Wren is an inspiration for all and her heart is bigger than most. It was a sincere honor to connect with her. The work that she is doing is changing the lives of many. 

Wren's organization operates out of Jackson, Wyoming. Their mission is to get to the heart of the homeless crisis. Their first outreach began in San Francisco in December of 2014. Only two and a half years later in September of 2016, Spread the Love Commission became an official 501c3. Wren is currently the only staff member, but does have a board, an advisory council, and an amazing team of supporters, partners and volunteers that help keep the organization going as they grow. They are hoping for a few additional staff members by the end of the year and an outreach van. 

Many of the organization’s volunteers are the very clients they serve. They are really the key to their success and a way to offer a service that is impactful and empowering. In addition, kids have always been important members of their volunteer team, including Wren’s own nieces. They began working with Wren when they were only 4 and 7 years old. 

If you would like to make a care package, Wren recommends: new socks, bottled water, gift cards for food, health kits, breakfast bars, and soap. You can follow the work of Spread the Love Commission on Instagram at @spreadthelovecommission and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/spreadlovecommission/. You may also make a donation by going to http://spreadlovebygiving.org/donate/.

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Welcome back! In episode 4, we answer two questions about weather. What causes thunder? What is thunder made of? These great questions were sent to us by a third grader from Illinois.

Mike Caplan, a TV meteorologist at FOX 32 Chicago, was kind enough to answer our questions via messaging. Listen to learn the answers, some background on Mike Caplan, and his tips for success.

You can find Mike on Facebook @MikeCaplanMeteorologist or at https://www.fox32chicago.com/person/c/mike-caplan. You can also watch him do the morning weather report on Good Day Chicago.

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Episode 1 is all about the Kid Questions Podcast. Listen to meet the producer. A third grade teacher on a mission to educate children through their own questions. In this episode you will hear what you can expect from the podcast every other Monday. You will also learn how you can submit your own question to be answered on the Kid Questions Podcast. Let's get together and embark on a learning adventure with no limits.