Composer and software developer Daniel Manoiu joins Miranda on Season 2’s last episode to share a sneak peek into some exciting projects that are in the works. He also shares some tips on how to introduce kids to skills like software development and music. You will also get a recap of the incredible and inspiring episodes from this past season and some key safety tips to help keep your family safe over Summer break (and beyond!).

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“What made me the officer, detective, and investigator that I am today - it was the trauma that I had yesterday.” - Ilyas Muhammad

Detective Ilyas Muhammad shares a glimpse into his traumatic childhood and how it made him a better police officer. Listen in to gain insight into how to help kids who may be dealing with trauma and hear some important safety tips. Prepare to be equipped and inspired!

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**CONTENT WARNING** Please note that this episode contains descriptions of violence and domestic abuse that some people may find disturbing. Substance abuse is also discussed.

She tells the story of her cancer journey and how adopting a little pup named Rosie helped her (and others) through a very tough time. You will hear about little Rosie’s story of dealing with adversity as well and be inspired by how both Lori and Rosie truly embody positivity and resilience.

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Navigating grief is difficult at any age, but for kids, it can be incredibly hard to process. In this episode of the MSquared Books podcast, you will hear from counselor, author, and art therapist, Robyn Spodek-Schindler, on how to help kids process and navigate grief using art therapy techniques.

She discusses some of the misconceptions people have about art therapy and why it’s SO much more than what most people think. You will hear about how art therapy can step in as an extended branch on the mental health tree to help both children AND adults work through difficult thoughts and feelings.

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Play is essential to learning and helping kids see the play in every day. Lynn DeSalvo, owner of Play with Purpose and speech and language pathologist, joins the show to talk about the essential role of play! She is someone who has truly harnessed the ability to educate children through fun visuals and joyful play.

Lynn will be shedding light on how to put play to work when educating our little ones on important skills like problem-solving, organization, teamwork, and more. You will get tips on how to include play in your everyday routines and implement it into tasks. She also discusses the structure of play, the importance of shared attention, and how to use their specific interests to get them locked in and excited to play and learn.

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In this episode, Danielle (Gasalberti) Betines, Author of Love Your Selfie, talks about some of the ways she has seen social media affect kids in negative ways. She shares some interesting insights into what we can be more aware of when it comes to what our kids are up to on social media. You will get tips on how to make social media more safe for them and also how to encourage them to share more with you.

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Knowing ways to advocate for multilingual learners isn’t just a job for teachers, it is something the whole community (even kiddos) can be involved in!

As an educator of over 25 years and an assistant professor at Georgian Court University in central New Jersey, Dr. Denise Furlong has been passionate about bridging the gap between what people don’t understand about multilingual learners. In this episode, she talks about how to engage the younger generations in ways that help them appreciate other cultures and the great strengths that come with being multilingual.

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In this episode, Miranda is joined by fellow author, Michelle Weinfeld, who wrote an intergenerational memoir interweaving her experiences with antisemitism with the story of her grandfather, a Holocaust survivor. She shares some of the most valuable lessons she learned from her grandfather, including the value of being able to move forward from trauma and not let it define you. You will also hear about key experiences in her life that shaped her cultural identity and her relationship with her own religion and culture. Michelle discusses how kids deal with being different or what causes them to act out when seeing someone who is different or doing something they don’t understand. She shares insight into how we can cultivate kindness and better equip children to be appreciative of cultural differences.

She also gives us ideas of how to pass down valuable generational lessons through intentionally making time for family meals, traditions, outings and more. You are bound to be inspired by her grandfather’s story of resilience and her own thoughtful take on self-acceptance.

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