Read-Aloud Revival ®

What inspires you to be a better parent? When Greta Eskridge wants inspiration in her mothering, she doesn’t usually turn to parenting manuals. She turns to her favorite children’s book classics, instead.In this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, Greta describes how reading books like The Yearling, Little Women, Caddie Woodlawn, and even Danny, Champion of the World have shaped and formed her into the mother she is today, and how they inspire her to be a better mother tomorrow.In this episode, you’ll hear:about Greta’s first job (in a library – in 4th grade!)being real with our kidsEskridge family favorite read-alouds!Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/42/.

Do you struggle when choosing fantasy books for kids? I am convinced that fantasy is a critically important part of nourishing my children’s imaginations, helping them to see and know the truth better than they could if they didn’t read it.And yet. I struggle.I never read much fantasy as a child, myself, and as an adult I have a hard time knowing which stories will nourish my children, and which are better to pass up. Navigating the world of fantasy can be tricky for people like me.Today? We’re going to talk all about it. Join Carolyn Leiloglou and myself for a conversation about how to know which fantasy books are worth our time and what it really does for the mind and heart of a child.In this episode, you’ll hear: how to choose good fantasy booksthe four kinds of storiesCarolyn’s favorite read-aloud!Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/41/.

We’re pulling back the curtain…Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes here at the Read-Aloud Revival?In this episode, you’ll hear:How we decide who to have on the podcast and which master classes to createWhat needs to happen in order to book an author for the membership Author Access eventsAnd how many hours it takes to get a podcast all the way through production(No really--do you have a guess?)Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/40/.

What’s a parent of a special needs child to do about reading aloud? How do you choose books to read with a child who is developing at a different rate than his or her peers?Cheryl Swope, author of Simply Classical: A Beautiful Education for Any Child and mama to special needs twins, gives us the lowdown in this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast.In this episode, you’ll hear: about the benefit of reading aloud with kids with special needschoosing booksCheryl’s advice for parents starting outFind the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/39/.

We want to model a love of reading for our kids, but honestly--who’s got the time? Anne Bogel does. Otherwise known as Modern Mrs. Darcy, she’s the best person I know to talk about how to fit more reading into your life.In this episode, you’ll hear: where to find good bookshow to fit reading in to the nooks and crannies‘what you should read next!’Find the rest of the show notes at  https://readaloudrevival.com/37/.

It’s the hap-happiest read-aloud time of the year!  I don’t know anyone who lives this out better than my good friend, Elizabeth Foss, so I invited her onto the show to chat up Christmas and Advent read-alouds.We’re so excited about this episode of the podcast, we’re publishing a whole week early.In this episode; you’ll hear:find the best Christmas and Advent bookscelebrate the season without getting overwhelmedand enjoy December with your family!Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/36/.

It’s a question we hear a lot around here… how on earth is it possible to read aloud to the big kids when there are toddlers mucking about? And reading with those toddlers themselves- well, that’s a whole ‘nother ball of wax.Girl, I hear you. I have six kids, and three of them are in the toddler set, so I get the challenges you’re facing when trying to build your family culture around books.In this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, we discuss:strategies for keeping toddlers busy while you read to your older kidsideas for how to make read-aloud times with little ones successfulthe BEST books for little wigglers!Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/35/.

How does a family that follows a traditional school schedule make reading aloud a priority? We’re talking about it on today’s episode of the Read-Aloud Revival!Whether your kids are in school all day, or you homeschool but you feel very pressed for time, reading aloud can happen!In this episode, you’ll hear: practical ideassimple strategiesand give you some encouragement to make reading together a priorityFind the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/34/.

It doesn’t take long after starting a read-aloud habit to realize that there are a LOT of good things happening when you are snuggled up on the couch, lost in a good book with your family.But sometimes things get rough. And when that happens, it helps to get a bit more logical about the whole operation.In this episode, you’ll hear: the wide-ranging effects of reading aloudhow a short time reading together really can make a differencehow to help kids get better at listening to read-aloudsFind the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/33/.

In today’s episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, Kortney and I chat up the questions you’re asking most.In this episode, you’ll hear:our favorite religious book recommendationshow to keep your kids from getting distracted on your iPad when they’re “supposed” to be listening to an audio bookwhat it’s like to be working and homeschooling, and a whoooole lot more.Find the rest of the show notes at https://readaloudrevival.com/32/.