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Episode 161: Using Picture Books to Teach Irony in Literature

In this episode we talk about the types of irony and some great picture books to help make them clear. Even if you’re not teaching irony, we share some fun books you’ll want to check out! Show Notes with Links: (00:00): Introduction and Welcome Types of Irony: verbal, situational, and dramatic (01:37): Verbal irony Don’t …

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Episode 160: Using Picture Books to Teach about Conflict in Literature

In this episode we discuss using picture books to help our children easily understand the different types of conflict in literature. Come join the fun, and let us know your favorite picture books and the types of conflict revealed in them. Show Notes with Links: (00:00): Welcome (00:40): Seven types of conflict in literature (01:30): …

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Episode 159: Laura Sassi Interview and the Launch of My Tender Heart Prayer Book

In this episode we talk with Laura Sassi about the launch of her wonderful new book: My Tender Heart Prayer Book and about teaching children to pray.  Our Guest: Laura Sassi Laura Sassi has a passion for telling stories in prose and rhyme. She is the author of nine books for young children including the best-selling Goodnight …

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Episode 158: John Fort Interview and Discussing Emotions and Sexuality with Our Children

On opening up conversations about sex, emotions, and sexuality with our kids:
“You are the right parent to do this. Your child is in the right home to get this help, and you can do this. It’s scary, but once you start, what you find is the relationship between you and your child gets stronger, not weaker when you do this.”
–John Fort, Be Broken Ministries

Episode 157: Reading at Home and Building a Spirit of Hospitality

This week we talk about books to help our children appreciate home and learn hospitality. We look at the silly, serious, and the inspirational.  Show Notes: (00:00): Welcome and Introduction(01:00): Our TableBuilding Character through Picture Books(02:25): Mama Panya’s Pancakes(03:31): Goldie and the Three Hares(04:45): Love Connects Us All(05:40): The importance of reading aloud(08:39): Cora Cooks …

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Episode 156: Lessons from Nature and Great Books to Read Along the Way

In this episode we talk about the lessons from nature all children should learn and some wonderful books to read as we go out for walks in nature with our children. Come check out the fun!  Show Notes and Links: (00:00): Welcome(00:10): Key Verses–Deuteronomy 6:5-9(01:13): Lessons from nature(03:42): Nature Walk Devotionals (order by emailing contact@terriehellardbrown.com(04:27): …

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Episode 155: Helping Our Children Embrace Humility

In this episode of we talk about humility and how to help our children embrace it. We talk about some very special books that can help us with this important lesson. In a world celebrating pride for everything, the concept is often misunderstood if it is taught at all. However, as Christ followers, we are …

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Episode 154: Giving Our Children the World

This week we talk about homeschooling and about using books and other resources to help our children become global citizens living a biblical worldview. Lots of great books! Show Notes: (00:00): Welcome(00:52): Thank you for the encouragement about my new book: Building Character through Picture Books(01:45): Asking for notes(4:51): Psalm 57:9(5:54): Other scriptures(7:58): Sharing the …

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Episode 153: Three Powerful Picture Book Biographies

In this episode we look at three powerful picture book biographies from three different cultures in three different countries. We’re sure you’ll want to add these to your shopping or library list! Biographies are powerful testimonies of perseverance and creativity. These three don’t disappoint. Show Notes: (00:00): Welcome(00:15): Building Character Through Picture Books(02:03): Listen(4:54): Shaped …

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