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Hi, I’m Lauren, a mom, former teacher turned children’s book
author and your host who joins relatable & experienced guests
in each episode as we share our coffee shop style chats & top
kid lit picks in SEL (social-emotional learning) that help
spark hard conversations, the easy way!

available to listen now by simply scrolling below,
or on the following streaming platforms

Download our free Blooming Books SEL Book Guide here!

Episodes & Book Links
All of the books mentioned on our podcast are below with our affiliate links to purchase!
Plus a link to download our SEL resource if mentioned in the episode!
*just click covers for links

01. A Blooming Books Intro with host Lauren Piland

More on SEL basics

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02. Blooming Books About Navigating Friendships
with elementary educators Shana Boettcher & Blair Ganz

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03. Blooming Books About Celebrating Inclusion
with moms Aydee D. & Hayley V.

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04. Blooming Books About Self-Regulation
with The Well Counseling Center's Co-Founder Carly Kirk

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05. Blooming Books About Facing Challenges
with Mama You're Doing Great podcast host Kendahl Yanez

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06. Blooming Books About Illness & Loss
with educator & author Sarah Allison

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07. Blooming Books' Author Spotlight!
with Meredith Staggers

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08. A Blooming Books Intro to Season 2 & SEL Foundations
with host Lauren Piland

09. Blooming Books on Celebrating Diversity
with author & publisher Danielle Marietta

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10. Blooming Books on the Socialization of Social Media
with SHINE Behavior's Anna Sturgeon

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11. Blooming Books on Divorce & Blended Families
with author Renee Bolla

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12. Blooming Books on Stress & Anxiety
with AP Counseling's play therapist Amy Oxener

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Finds Her Jam!

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13. Blooming Counselor Topics & Book Picks
with Counselor Chelsey

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14. Blooming Books on Mindfulness
with coach Annie Grassi & author Maria Castellucci Moore

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15. Blooming Books on Childhood Trauma
with Society Prosper Founder Megan Langham

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16. Blooming Books on Art has Heart
with Dash Blossoms artist Cynthia Jackson

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17. Blooming Books on Nurturing Ambition
with author Paige Murray & illustrator Kristen Humphrey

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18. Blooming Author + Illustrator Spotlight
with Caldecott Medal & Oscar winner Brian Selznick

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Still want to see more?! Check out more of my SEL favs from my friend
Cristina Barton with Paper Pie Books here!

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