The Blooming Books Podcast

Finding your jam can be quintessential to regulating your mood. Whether you’re feeling happy or sad, anxious or rad, I bet there’s a song or two that matches your mood. In this episode, we sit with the trio of authors and entertainers that make up the group Tika Tika Time, and learn about their inspirations in creating rhythms, reading and fun for kids.

Podcast Segments:

Intro & Guest Welcome (:00)

Topic Intro (06:25)

Book Picks (22:21)

How to Connect with Tika Tika Time (29:25)

Book Links:

all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast

“Animals Are Great” by Latifa Reeves, Mark Larson & Lisa Hart

“I Love That Train” by Latifa Reeves, Mark Larson & Lisa Hart

“Blooming Rose Finds Her Jam!” by Lauren Piland

“The Music in Me” by by Sophy Henn

“Wild Symphony” by Dan Brown

“The Mystwick School of Musicraft” & “The Midnight Orchestra” by Jessica Khoury

Connect with our Guests:

books & songs - TikaTikaTime.com

connect on social - @TikaTikaTime on FB, Insta & YouTube

Connect with our Host:

books, resources + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com

connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on FB, Insta & YouTube

Our kids are bound to be thrown into awkward social situations, from feeling left out, to feeling annoyed, to feeling downright puzzled. Our chat with Alysson Bourque, an award-winning author of the Alycat series and the Co-Founder of Expound Publicity, takes us on a whimsical journey through the eyes of her beloved Alycat character and her host of furry friends.

Podcast Segments:

Intro & Guest Welcome (:00)

Topic & Books (3:31)

How to Connect with Alysson (19:17)

Book Links:

all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast

Alysson’s Alycat series mentions

“Alycat & the Thursday Dessert Day”

“Alycat & the Friendship Friday”

“Alycat & the Copycat”

“Alycat & the Christmas Cookie Swap”

Connect with our Guests:

thealycatseries.com + @thealycatseries on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube

expoundpublicity.com + @expoundpublicity on Facebook & Instagram

Connect with our Host:

books, resources + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com

connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube

The power of positivity is more than just making a wish and hoping for the best. This mindset stems from gratitude, hope and a little courage to face obstacles, despite our friends self-doubt and fear staring us in the face. We chat with Dr. Charnetta Williams about her children’s book on conjuring positivity, even along the most imperfect paths.

Podcast Segments:

Intro & Guest Welcome (:00)

Topic Intro (4:47)

Book Picks (20:20)

How to Connect with Dr. Williams (25:55)

Book Links:

all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast

“Penelope and the Power of Positivity” by Dr. Charnetta Williams

“The Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes” by Brenda Li

“Mr. Maloof" by Danielle Marietta

“The Bad Seed” by Jory John

Connect with our Guest:

books & resources - PicturePerfectReads.com

connect on social - @pictureperfectreads on fb & insta

postnatal retreat - The Mom Spa + @themomspaatl on fb & insta

Connect with our Host:

books, resources + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com

connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on fb, insta & youtube

Finding yourself in a pickle is always frustrating, but how can we model and teach our kids empathy & forgiveness during their salty situations? On this episode we chat with pastor and children’s book author, Carolyn Soto Jackson on digging deep to resolve conflict.

Podcast Segments:

Intro & Guest Welcome (:00)

Topic Intro (6:50)

Book Picks (37:02)

How to Connect with Carolyn (39:05)

Book Links:

all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast

“Pickles for Breakfast” by Carolyn Soto Jackson

“Sweet & Sour” by Brian Yanish

“That’s My Truck” by Dr. Becky Kennedy

Connect with our Guest:

books + blog - CarolynSotoJackson.com

connect on social - @CarolynSotoJackson on fb & insta

Connect with our Host:

books, resources + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com

connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on fb, insta & youtube

Your child comes home tired, hangry and zoned out, but yet it’s everyone’s favorite time of the evening - homework time. The struggle. The tears. There has to be a better way. Executive Function Coach Robyn Dalberg joins us in a real and introductory chat on attention and focus challenges in school, at home, and how it can manifest through the years. But fear not, she also gives some real-world advice on how to steer your ship through uncharted waters.

Podcast Segments:

Intro & Guest Welcome (:00)

Topic Intro (4:20)

Book Picks (37:09)

How to Connect with Robyn (43:46)

Book Links:

all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast

picture books

“Blue Hat, Green Hat” by Sandra Boynton

“Waiting is Not Easy” by Mo Williams

“The Rocket Inside Me” by Karelle Vezina

“My Brain Needs Glasses” by Annick Vincent

“Benji’s Busy Brain” by Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez

“My Brain is a Racecar” by Nell Harris

middle grade

“ADHD is Awesome” by Penn and Kim Holderness

“ADHD Coach” by Alice Gendron

parenting

“Smart But Scattered” by Peg Dawson, Richard Guare & Colin Guare

“Calm the Chaos” by Dayna Abraham

Podcast Recs:

The Dr. Hyman Show,

episode: Why Processed Foods Are Worsening Your ADD & ADHD Symptoms

Change Your Brain Everyday,

episode: The 7 Types of ADD & How to Treat

Connect with our Guest:

Robyn Dalberg - EFCoach.org or 888-EFCoach

@efunctionacademy on fb & insta

Connect with our Host:

books, resources + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com

connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on fb, insta & youtube

What do you get when you mix wondrous storytelling with magical imagery? A Brian Selznick novel, or two.

Buckle up for this special spotlight episode with Brian, an Oscar-winning and Caldecott Medal recipient author + illustrator, as we embark on the journeys of his written words, his powerful illustrations, and road to the big screen!

For authors, artists, book lovers and film aficionados - we peel back the layers from getting in the right head space for each project and writing with purpose, to defining success and our need for belonging.

Podcast Segments:

Intro & Guest Welcome (:00)

Books Discussion (10:35)

Final Thoughts (45:44)

How to Connect with Brian (53:24)

Book Links:

all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast

The Invention of Hugo Cabret, written & illustrated by Brian Selznick

Wonderstruck, written & illustrated by Brian Selznick

Run Away With Me, written & illustrated by Brian Selznick

Connect with our Guest:

connect with Brian - brianselzick.com + @theBrianSelznick on Instagram

Connect with our Host:

books, resources + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com

connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on fb, insta & youtube

Ambition is not something that can be taught, or can it?? On this week’s episode we chat with author Paige Murray and illustrator Kristen Humphrey, on how they bring their inspirational stories to life, and encourage the next generation of dreamers!

Podcast Segments:

Intro & Guest Welcome (:00)

Topic Intro & Book Chat (8:53)

How to Connect with Paige & Kristen (26:19)

Book Links:

all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast

Rosie’s Wild Ride, by Paige Murray, illustrated by Kristen Humphrey

Blooming Rose Blasts Off!, by Lauren Piland, illustrated by Kristen Humphrey

The Magical Yet, by Angela DiTerlizzi

coming soon…

Rosie’s Ranch Rescue, by Paige Murray, illustrated by Kristen Humphrey

Blooming Rose Finds Her Jam!, by Lauren Piland, illustrated by Kristen Humphrey

Connect with our Guests:

connect with Paige - @bootsandbiscuits on Facebook & Paige Murray on Instagram + bootsandbiscuits.com

connect with Kristen - @krisillus on Instagram + portfolio at Astound.us

Connect with our Host:

books, resources + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com

connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on fb, insta & youtube

The wonderful world of art can be intimidating for some, but with this week’s guest, Cynthia Jackson, the artist behind Dash Blossoms, we make a splash on why encouraging your kids, and yourself, to embrace your creative side, and beautiful mistakes, can lead to helping regulate emotions.

Podcast Segments:

Intro & Guest Welcome (:00)

Topic Intro (3:48)

Book Picks (14:19)

How to Connect with Dash Blossoms (21:55)

Book Links:

all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast

Beautiful Oops, by Barney Saltzberg

I’m Not Just a Scribble, by Diane Abler

Charlie Picasso chapter series, by Diane Abler

Find Your Way, by Cassie Stephens

Hello, My Name Is, by Cynthia Jackson

Dash Blossom’s Floral Line, Shading and Tracing, by Cynthia Jackson

(available exclusively at Humble Grounds Coffee in Fulshear, TX)

Connect with our Guests:

connect with Dash Blossoms - @DashBlossoms on Facebook & Instagram

+ DashBlossoms.com

Connect with our Host:

books, resources + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com

connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on fb, insta & youtube

Assuming abuse, neglect and trauma would never creep into your home or community can be a vital mistake. On this episode, we chat with Society Prosper Founder and President Megan Langham on how her organization is helping to heal, teach and advocate for the youngest victims of trauma.

Podcast Segments:

Intro & Guest Welcome (:00)

Topic Intro (5:50)

Book Picks (20:30)

How to Connect with Society Prosper (22:45)

Book Links:

all books are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast

Sam’s Invisible Shield, by Vicki Gardiner

A Terrible Thing Happened, by Margaret M. Holmes

Body Boundaries Make Me Stronger, by Elizabeth Cole

Connect with our Guests:

connect with Society Prosper - @SocietyProsper on Facebook & Instagram

+ SocietyProsper.org

Connect with our Host:

books, resources + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com

connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on fb, insta & youtube

How can we teach our kids to connect to the breath in their lungs, the emotions in their mind, and the sun shining on their face? On this episode, we talk about the importance of mindful living, even for us adults and our parenting, and how we can introduce, practice and model this deeper sense of presence, gratitude, and in turn, JOY in our kids.

Podcast Segments:

Guest Welcome, Annie Grassi (:00)

Topic Intro (12:17)

Annie’s Book Picks (37:12)

How to Connect with Annie (53:06)

Guest Welcome, Maria Castellucci Moore (54:54)

Maria’s Book Series (57:35)

How to Connect with Maria (1:16:00)

Book Links:

all books & resources are linked on our website: BloomingRoseKids.com/podcast

The World Needs The Wonder You See, by Joanna Gaines

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy

Mindful Games for Kids by Kristina Marcelli-Sargent

Vivienne in Paris by Maria Castellucci Moore

Sofia in Rome by Maria Castellucci Moore

Art Has Heart, drawing prompt activity

5 Sense Scavenger Hunt, mindful nature activity

Connect with our Guests:

connect with Annie - @unrefinedjoypodcast on Instagram

connect with Maria - @mariamooreauthor on Instagram & Facebook

+ mariacastelluccimooreauthor.com

Connect with our Host:

books, resources + podcast - BloomingRoseKids.com

connect on social - @bloomingrosekids on fb, insta & youtube