Podcast Episodes

Third Trimester: What's Worth Doing... and What's Just Internet Noise with Lo Mansfield @TheLaborMama

Episode 92: If you've spent even five minutes on pregnancy TikTok, you've probably wondered: should I be bouncing on a birth ball every night? Do dat…

7 hours ago

Reading or Memorizing? The Difference Matters

Episode 91: This week Miss Beth dives into her viral video that sparked thousands of comments and a lot of strong opinions. After sharing that childr…

1 week ago

Why Reading Hasn't Clicked Yet (Hint: It's Not About Reading Faster)

Episode 90: In this episode, Beth breaks down one of the most important (and most misunderstood) reading skills: fluency. She explains why knowing le…

3 weeks, 2 days ago

The Hidden Skills Your Child Needs to Thrive in Kindergarten (Beyond Reading)

Episode 89. In this episode, Beth breaks down what kindergarten readiness actually looks like and why reading is just one small piece of the puzzle. …

1 month ago

What Your Child's Report Card Actually Means

Episode 88: In this episode, Beth breaks down one of the most anxiety inducing moments for parents: getting a report card or teacher feedback that sa…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Understanding Your School's Reading Curriculum

Episode 87: In this episode, Beth answers one of the most common questions she gets from parents: What reading curriculum should I be looking for and…

3 months, 1 week ago

Sight Words Aren't the Problem

Episode 86: In this episode, literacy expert Miss Beth breaks down the biggest misconceptions about sight words and reveals what the science of readi…

4 months ago

Is Your Own Nervous System the Secret to Happy, Resilient Kids? with @JennieMonness

Episode 85: In this episode, Beth is joined by Jennie Monness (@jenniemonness), early childhood educator and founder of Union Square Play, who shares…

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Progress Over Perfection: When Spelling Errors Are a Good Sign

Episode 84: A parent of a second grader recently asked a question I hear all the time:

“Do I need to care that much about spelling if my child is impr…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Kids Can't Read

Episode 83. In this episode of Play on Words, reading specialist and early childhood educator Beth Gaskill discusses overcoming perfectionism, reject…

5 months, 1 week ago