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The Lil' Leaders Podcast: Conversations with KidsAuthor: Tina Shepardson
What if the best leadership lessons came from kids themselves? Welcome to the Lil' Leaders Podcast, where children share real stories and everyday experiences that reveal the leadership skills they're developing through friendships, challenges, successes, and everyday moments. Hosted by award-winning teacher and children's author Tina Shepardson, each episode features authentic conversations with kids about building confidence, developing communication skills, strengthening friendship skills, practicing teamwork, growing resilience, kindness, empathy, and responsibility. Together, we explore questions many parents wonder about as their children grow and develop: -How do I help my child become more confident? -How can kids develop leadership skills? -How do children learn to use responsibility and independence consistently? -How can I help my child improve communication skills? -What helps build resilience in children trying to bounce back from setbacks? -What helps kids become better decision-makers and strengthen their problem solving skills? -How can parents help children build healthy friendships, social and teamwork skills? -How do I help my child develop kindness, empathy, and emotional intelligence? Whether your child is outgoing or quietly finding their voice, this podcast celebrates the belief that every child develops leadership through everyday moments, learning to use their strengths to make a positive difference in the world around them. If you're interested in helping kids become leaders, raising confident kids, and supporting children as they develop communication, resilience, empathy, and thoughtful decision making skills, you're in the right place. Subscribe and join us as we discover that leadership isn't set aside for somedayit's something children practice through everyday moments. Join our newsletter for resources, activities, and encouragement for raising confident, kind, and capable kids: [https://tinashepardson.com/join-the-club/] Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Stories for Kids Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The Middle School Experience: Voices of Pueblo Middle's 6th Graders
Episode 49
Wednesday, 27 May, 2026
In this special episode, 6th grade students from Pueblo Middle School share honest conversations about the real-life challenges and experiences kids face during the middle school years. From handling stress and pressure to building confidence, communication skills, community, and responsible decision-making, students explore important life skills that can help kids navigate this stage of life with growth and authenticity. Through personal insights, thoughtful discussions, and relatable experiences, these students offer encouragement and practical ideas for other kids learning to manage friendships, expectations, emotions, and everyday challenges along the way. Cool Q's For Discussion: What is one thing kids can do to help someone feel included at school or in a group? When you start to feel overwhelmed or stressed, what helps you calm down or reset? Can you share a time when you struggled with something at first but improved because you kept trying? Why do you think listening is just as important as speaking when talking with friends, classmates, or family? What is something about yourself that makes you proud to be uniquely you? What are some ways kids can use technology and social media in a kind, safe, and responsible way? What is your main takeaway from today's episode? What is your main takeaway from today's episode? Have a great week everyone! Keep Leading and Keep Reading, Tina
