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Letting Kids Be Bored (Without Feeling Like a Bad Parent) with Lizzie Assa
Episode 82. What do you do when your child says, “I’m bored” — and why does that moment feel so hard?
In this episode of Play on Words, Beth Gaskill s…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why is English so Confusing? Breaking it Down with KC Rickerd of @milestonesandmotherhood
Episode 81. This week, Miss Beth welcomes KC Rickerd (@milestonesandmotherhood) for a fun dive into the wild, weird world of English spelling and pro…
6 months ago
Why Does My Child Write Their Letters Backwards?
Episode 80. This week, Miss Beth dives into a question she hears all the time from concerned parents: "Why does my child write their letters backward…
6 months, 1 week ago
Big Feelings, Bigger Reactions: Parenting Kids with ADHD Without Losing Your Mind with Dr. Carrie Jackson Ep 79
Episode 79 - ADHD and motivation—let's cut through the noise. This episode breaks down why so many people get motivation wrong when it comes to ADHD,…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Elf on the Shelf Haters Club (Holiday Meeting Now in Session)
EP 78: Beth and Susan host the first-ever meeting of the Elf on the Shelf Haters Club, a hilarious and heartfelt look at why this tradition stresses …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Correct Your Child's Spelling Without Crushing Their Confidence
Episode 77 In today’s episode of Play on Words from Big City Readers, Miss Beth breaks down one of the top questions parents ask: Should I correct my…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Is Tutoring Really The Answer? What To Expect From For Your First Grader
Episode 76 When a school or teacher suggests tutoring, it can feel confusing, triggering, or even alarming — especially if you don’t understand the s…
7 months, 1 week ago
Things I Wish Were Canceled: Sight Words, Letter Of The Week, Behavior Charts, Reading Levels and MORE
Episode 75 of the Play On Words podcast from Big City Readers, host Beth Gaskill dives into the viral trend inspired by Taylor Swift's song "Cancelle…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Story Time For Kids! Room On The Broom by Julia Donaldson
Episode 74 Miss Beth from Big City Readers reads Room On The Broom, our Halloween favorite! Julia Donaldson is one of the best authors we love to pro…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Back-to-School Anxiety: Parenting Tips & Morning Routines That Work
Welcome back to episode 73 of Play On Words from Big City Readers! In this kickoff episode, Miss Beth dives into one of the most common challenges fa…
9 months, 2 weeks ago