How do we teach our children safety and encourage learning in a fun way? Join children’s book author and owner of MSquared Books, Miranda Mathis (and her guests), for a series of bite-sized episodes that tell stories, share learning tips, and provide encouragement for busy parents and educators. You are seen, heard, and now even more empowered to equip your little ones with fun learning opportunities!
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Exciting News, Summer Safety, and How To Introduce Kids to Valuable New Skills with Daniel Manoiu
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Composer and software developer Daniel Manoiu joins Miranda on Season 2’s last episode to share a sneak peek into some exciting projects that are in the works. He also shares some tips on how to introduce kids to skills like software development and music. You will also get a recap of the incredible and inspiring episodes from this past season and …
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From Childhood Trauma to Saving Lives: A Story of Purpose and Overcoming Adversity with Ilyas Muhammad
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“What made me the officer, detective, and investigator that I am today - it was the trauma that I had yesterday.” - Ilyas Muhammad Detective Ilyas Muhammad shares a glimpse into his traumatic childhood and how it made him a better police officer. Listen in to gain insight into how to help kids who may be dealing with trauma and hear some important …
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Harnessing The Power of Positivity to Navigate Dark Times with Lori Skala
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"Your darkest times lead you to your brightest ones." - Lori SkalaLori is a teacher, author, and cancer survivor who has harnessed the power of positivity. She learned how to turn her pain and adversity into something truly beautiful that would impact and be beneficial to cancer patients and rescue pups all over. She tells the story of her cancer j…
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Finding Healing Through Art Therapy with Robyn Spodek-Schindler
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Navigating grief is difficult at any age, but for kids, it can be incredibly hard to process. In this episode of the MSquared Books podcast, you will hear from counselor, author, and art therapist, Robyn Spodek-Schindler, on how to help kids process and navigate grief using art therapy techniques. She discusses some of the misconceptions people hav…
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Play is Essential to Greater Learning with Lynn DeSalvo
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Play is essential to learning and helping kids see the play in every day. Lynn DeSalvo, owner of Play with Purpose and speech and language pathologist, joins the show to talk about the essential role of play! She is someone who has truly harnessed the ability to educate children through fun visuals and joyful play. Lynn will be shedding light on ho…
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Keeping Kids Safe on Social Media with Danielle Betines
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In this episode, Danielle (Gasalberti) Betines, Author of Love Your Selfie, talks about some of the ways she has seen social media affect kids in negative ways. She shares some interesting insights into what we can be more aware of when it comes to what our kids are up to on social media. You will get tips on how to make social media more safe for …
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Advocating for Multilingual Learners and Why You Should Become One with Dr. Denise Furlong
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Knowing ways to advocate for multilingual learners isn’t just a job for teachers, it is something the whole community (even kiddos) can be involved in! As an educator of over 25 years and an assistant professor at Georgian Court University in central New Jersey, Dr. Denise Furlong has been passionate about bridging the gap between what people don’t…
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How to Pass Down Generational Lessons and Cultural Appreciation to Children with Michelle Weinfeld
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In this episode, Miranda is joined by fellow author, Michelle Weinfeld, who wrote an intergenerational memoir interweaving her experiences with antisemitism with the story of her grandfather, a Holocaust survivor. She shares some of the most valuable lessons she learned from her grandfather, including the value of being able to move forward from tr…
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Essential Safety Tips for the School Year with Miranda Mathis
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Do you check your child’s phone? Do you know who is talking to them and what info they’re sharing? Navigating technology well and staying in tune with your child’s world while they navigate this school year and all the voices and influences presented is essential. In this episode, we’ll hear from author Miranda Mathis about some important back-to-s…
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Teacher’s Cubby: Yoga Therapy For All Abilities and Ages with Beverly Davis-Baird
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Yoga is for everybody. In this episode, we welcome Beverly Davis-Baird, a retired elementary teacher and current yoga therapist. She is the founder and owner of Wisdom Tree Yoga in Shrewsbury New Jersey. “My goal is always to educate people. That’s who I am at heart. Even when I teach groups, I teach a class called Yoga for Arthritis and Chronic Pa…
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Teacher’s Cubby: Bringing Bilingualism into the Classroom with Jenna Vislisel
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More than a language. Joining us this week is Jenna Vislisel. Jenna is a bilingual educator, blogger, and mom! She is passionate about bringing languages and bi-literacy to the classroom. She believes that language is more than just communication, it encompasses culture, heritage, and identity as well. Diversity should be celebrated in the classroo…
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Teacher’s Cubby: Art as Therapy in the Classroom with Kelly Simpson Hagen
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Healing with Paint and Pen Welcome to the Teacher’s Cubby Podcast! Our special guest this month is Kelly Simpon Hagen. Located in Oregon, she is a professional artist and teacher. Kelly views art as therapy, feel believes it heals her body and mind when dealing with personal struggles. She’s seen firsthand how drawing and painting improved students…
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Introducing STEM to Kids in Easy and Creative Ways with Charvi Shah - Episode #15
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Introducing STEM fields to your kids early on is incredibly valuable and, actually, super fun. Nurturing their curiosity and getting them interested in science, technology, engineering, and math doesn’t have to be complicated - you have many of the tools you need right in your pantry or backyard! In this 15th episode of the Msquared Books Podcast, …
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Simple Dog Training Techniques for a Happier Family (and Pup!) with Cherie Marquez - Episode #14
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When pups act up it can add a lot of added stress and frustration to an already busy family life. Dog training can be much more successful in dealing with behavior issues when we better understand our furry friends. This episode features Cherie Marquez, the Dog Mystic, who is the owner of Smart Paws Dog Training. She has trained thousands of dogs i…
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Teacher’s Cubby: The Three C’s with Art Howard
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What are the three C's? Connection, Comedy, and Compassion. Welcome to the Teacher’s Cubby Podcast! Our special guest this month is Art Howard from Holmdel NJ. Working in education for 29 years, Art started as a social studies teacher and moved to assistant principal, then principal, and now assistant superintendent. Art also practices mental healt…
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Successfully Navigating ADHD as a Mom with Elizabeth McConnell - Episode #13
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ADHD is something that shows up in a spectrum and manifests itself differently in women. Moms who have it are often undiagnosed or struggling to manage it without the right tools. In this episode, Elizabeth McConnell shares key misconceptions around ADHD when it comes to women in particular and how it can be better understood and navigated successf…
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The Incredible Benefits of Raising Bilingual Kiddos with Jenna Vislisel - Episode #12
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Raising bilingual or multilingual kids can be so much fun and gives them many more opportunities when it comes to school, future work, travel, making friends, and much more. Today’s episode features Jenna Vislisel who shares some easy tips on how to incorporate some fun language learning activities into your child's routine. She shares ways to get …
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Growing a Strong Relationship After Having Kids with Zoe Ayre - Episode #11
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A strong relationship after a newborn isn’t always easy, there is so much to learn from each other and with each other. During those days, it is easy to forget about the needs of our partner and how important a strong relationship is to your ability to live well and parent well. This is a special episode more focused on parent relationships and goo…
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Teacher’s Cubby: Teaching Art Through a Growth Mindset ft. Wendy Born
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Listen to find out how you can support art teachers like Wendy! Welcome to the Teacher’s Cubby! Joining us this week is Wendy Born, an art teacher from West Orange NJ. She talks about her methods of teaching an inclusive and engaging art class for elementary students. Wendy believes that it’s never too early to lead students with a growth mindset. …
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Helping Children Understand Disabilities with Janie Heinrich - Episode #10
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Little ones learn so much from our example and helping them to better understand disabilities is so important to creating a more inclusive and empathic community. Joining the show to share from her experience and shed some light on how to better engage with those with disabilities is Janie Heinrich of Mobility Dog. Click here for full show notes an…
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Picky Eating: A New Perspective On How To Encourage Better Eating with Alex Princiotta Lowe - Episode #9
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Picky eaters can make mealtime a struggle for many families - but it doesn’t have to be that way! If you have a little one with a selective palette or you’re worried about getting enough nutritious food into your kiddo, this episode is for you. Alex Princiotta Lowe, speech pathologist and pediatric feeding therapist, joins the show to shed light on…
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Teacher’s Cubby: Leading with Love ft Allison Snyder
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A New Podcast for Teachers! Welcome to the first episode of Teacher’s Cubby! A podcast for teachers where we interview, highlight, and uplift teachers across America. Joining us this week is Allison Snyder a high school music and choir teacher located in Tennessee. Allison shares her tips and methods of balancing being a teacher and a new mom, all …
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Be Intentional About Slowing Down (For You And Your Kids) with Danielle Childer - Episode #8
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When you’re busy with life and the chaos all around, it can be easy to miss important and formative moments for our children - and for ourselves! Joining the show today is Danielle Childer, a homeschool curriculum creator who has a background in classroom education, and formerly ran a nature-based preschool. As a mom of three boys and an educator, …
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Recognizing Informal Learning Opportunities with Linda Akwei - Episode #7
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Children sure do ask a LOT of questions that provide all kinds of learning opportunities - but it can be hard to answer them all with patience and accuracy. Today’s episode features Linda Akwei who shares how to thoughtfully tackle all of the questions coming her way. She also gives us a glimpse into her and her daughter’s adventures with informal …
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What To Do in a Fire (and How To Prevent One) with Chief Luker - Episode #6
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Are you guilty of having that all-to-common “octopus” looking chain of electrical cords and chargers? When was the last time you changed your smoke detector batteries? Do you sleep with your door closed? Chief Michael Luker of the West Caldwell Fire Department joins the show to share some important fire safety tips that will benefit your whole fami…
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Confidently Navigate Stuttering with Claire Barbao - Episode #5
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There is so much many of us misunderstand about stuttering, and one of the main things is that it doesn’t have to be uncomfortable and frustrating. In this episode of the MSquared Books Podcast, Claire Barbao joins the show to share from her experience and expertise as a speech pathologist. You will get to learn so much about stuttering and gain so…
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The Importance of Reading at Home with Kyria Kalata - Episode #4
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Joining this episode is Kyria Kalata who will be sharing some ideas and tips for getting in more reading time as a family. She is a former television journalist and life-long literacy lover who has made it her mission to help multilingual families embrace reading in multiple languages. You will hear about her own passion for reading and get some tr…
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They Just Won’t Listen: Behavior tips and tricks with Rebecca Dudley - Episode #3
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Rebecca Dudley, board-certified behavior analyst, and mama to 3 girls, shares insights into fun techniques she uses to encourage listening, learning, and obedience. You will get some really helpful ideas on how to ward off frustration and turn your home or classroom into a fun-filled and productive space. Click here for full show notes and links: h…
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Strengthening Confidence Through Play with Bonnie Gatlin - Episode #2
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Bonnie will be sharing how important play is to the confidence-building process and what we can do to support that process as parents and teachers. Click here for full show notes and links: https://bit.ly/3Vx6N57MSquared Books által
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Writing On Paper Bags – Episode #01
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Ever since she was a young girl, Author Miranda Mathis was writing on anything she could get her hands on. Listen in to hear how MSquared Books came about, what inspired Miranda to write children’s books, and important insight on leadership. Click here for full show notes and links: https://bit.ly/3MyaCTO…
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