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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

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
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02. Blooming Books About Navigating Friendships
with elementary educators Shana Boettcher & Blair Ganz
03. Blooming Books About Celebrating Inclusion
with moms Aydee D. & Hayley V.
04. Blooming Books About Self-Regulation
with The Well Counseling Center's Co-Founder Carly Kirk
05. Blooming Books About Facing Challenges
with Mama You're Doing Great podcast host Kendahl Yanez
06. Blooming Books About Illness & Loss
with educator & author Sarah Allison
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
10. Blooming Books on the Socialization of Social Media
with SHINE Behavior's Anna Sturgeon
11. Blooming Books on Divorce & Blended Families
with author Renee Bolla
12. Blooming Books on Stress & Anxiety
with AP Counseling's play therapist Amy Oxener



Blooming Rose
Finds Her Jam!
2025
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13. Blooming Counselor Topics & Book Picks
with Counselor Chelsey
14. Blooming Books on Mindfulness
with coach Annie Grassi & author Maria Castellucci Moore
15. Blooming Books on Childhood Trauma
with Society Prosper Founder Megan Langham
16. Blooming Books on Art has Heart
with Dash Blossoms artist Cynthia Jackson

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Humble Grounds Coffee
17. Blooming Books on Nurturing Ambition
with author Paige Murray & illustrator Kristen Humphrey
18. Blooming Author + Illustrator Spotlight
with Caldecott Medal & Oscar winner Brian Selznick
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