In this engaging episode of Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr. Shafer speaks with Special Guests Jessica Ray and Rachel Lacy, co-founders of the application KidsPod, about the transformative power of children's podcasts. Jessica and Rachel discuss their personal journeys into podcasting, the importance of safe and educational content for kids, and how podcasts can support neurodivergent children and foster emotional regulation. The conversation highlights the role of podcasts in family connection, critical thinking, and navigating difficult conversations with children. They also emphasize the need for collaboration with educators and the importance of making podcasts accessible to all families.

Takeaways:

• Using music can help ease morning chaos for kids.


• Podcasts can provide guilt-free screen time for children.


• Safety in content is a priority for children's media.


• Podcasts can be a tool for learning about current events.


• Engaging with podcasts can foster critical thinking skills.


• Family connections can be strengthened through shared listening experiences.


• Podcasts can serve as a resource for difficult conversations.


• KidsPod aims to make podcasts as ubiquitous as YouTube for children.

• The Power of Music in Parenting


• Introducing KidsPod: A New Era of Children's Podcasts

• "Safety is paramount for us."


• "There is a podcast for every kid."

Thank you to Jessica Ray and Rachel Lacy for being on the show. To learn more about KidsPod and subscribe, go to: ⁠https://kidspod.app/⁠

A Special Gift For Talks with Dr Shafer Listeners:

Use Code SHAFER for $10 off of KidsPod's annual subscription of $35.

Here is the direct link to redeem the $10 discount code off of KidsPod's annual subscription of $35 in the app store:  https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6443950930&code=SHAFER. This amazing code can also be redeemed after downloading the app!

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Contact KidsPod here: ⁠info@kidspod.app⁠

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This episode does not offer individualized medical advice. Opinions discussed are for informational purposes only, and should not be considered medical advice.

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Music Credit: Shafer Yost, Impulse