Reading With Your Kids Podcast

In this episode of "Reading with Your Kids," host Jed Doherty welcomes a diverse lineup of guests, including author Dr. Autumn Swain and children's book author Heather Stigall. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, from the importance of modeling leadership and character development for children to the unique publishing process for children's books around the world. Dr. Swain shares her passion for helping families grow closer through reading and the inspiration behind her book "The Playground Leader." She emphasizes the significance of leading by example and the importance of giving children the space to ask questions and develop empathy. Co-host Rory Grady and Dr. Swain also explore the challenges of parenting stubborn 8-10 year olds and the value of patience and margin in addressing pushback. Later, Heather Stigall joins the conversation to discuss her new children's book, "Paisley's Big Birthday." Heather shares how the story was inspired by her own child's experience of expecting big changes on t