SparkleCast Podcast
1) SC#16: Inclusion, Teasing, and Bullying with Kim John Payne
Kim John Payne is an internationally renowned family consultant and author of the book, Simplicity Parenting. In this episode, Kim, David, and Rebecca use the Junkyard Tales story “Buster” to talk abo...Show More
2) Story#16: "Buster: A Story About Bullying"
In today's story: Zippy, the porcupine, has a secret. It’s a secret he doesn’t want to share. He finally entrusts his secret to his feline friend, Ben Thompson: Zippy is being teased by a badger that ...Show More
3) SC#15: An Introduction to Homeschooling with Jamie Martin
Jamie Martin is co-founder and editor of simplehomeschool.net and author of "Give Your Child the World: Raising Globally Minded Kids One Book at a Time." In this episode, Jamie, David, and Rebecca use...Show More
4) Story#15: "A Map of the Year"
In today's story: It is the first week of school and in Martin and Sylvia's house, that means transforming the dining room table into the homeschool work table. Everybody is excited about new books, n...Show More
5) SC#14: Sibling Rivalry with Dr. Carrie Contey
Dr. Carrie Contey is not your typical parenting expert. Her work offers a new perspective on children, parenting, family life, and being a healthy, happy, whole human being. In this episode of Sparkle...Show More
6) Story#14: "Martin and Sylvia: The Snowball Factory"
In today's story: Sometimes Martin just wants to be alone – and this can be frustrating to Sylvia his younger sister. After Sylvia insists on playing the same games, working on the same projects and t...Show More
7) SC#13: For the Love of Science with Podcasts "Tumble," "Brains On!" and "The Show about Science"
This week’s SparkleCast features three producers and hosts of popular science podcasts for kids, who joined us from around the country: Lindsay Patterson, a science journalist and the co-host and prod...Show More
8) Story#13: "Measuring the World"
In today's story: When Sylvia declares that she knows everything there is to know about her best friend, Sofia, Momma suggest she use the scientific method to test her theory. And what is the scientif...Show More
9) SC#12: The Gifts of Outdoor Education with Meghan Fitzgerald
Meghan Fitzgerald is co-founder of Tinkergarten. Tinkergarten provides engaging, early-childhood education in the healthiest classroom of all – the outdoors. In this episode of SparkleCast, Meghan, Da...Show More
10) Story#12: "Winter Wonder"
In today's story: At Goose-eye Wilderness Camp, Martin notices that his friend Sam is feeling tired of winter and missing her home in Arizona. He hesitates to tell her that there are still several wee...Show More