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A Back to School Podcast from Target
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Coffee & Crayons is a podcast about navigating the highs and lows of back to school time. When families get bogged down in logistics and school supply lists, parents sometimes forget the huge social and emotional aspects of this time of year. That’s where this podcast comes in. It’s a series of conversations full of insights and advice to help families thrive during tricky transitions.
Join host Mallory Kasdan as she talks with fellow parents about inclusivity, creativity, and compassion. Together, they discuss what it takes to set their kids up for success throughout the school year.
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Music Credit:"Put Your Pants On" from Ridiculous Nonsense, written and performed by Amelia Robinson / Mil’s Trills (BMI)
In Episode 03, Mallory and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville discuss compassion, confidence, and, of course, Mr. Rogers. Morgan’s 2018 documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? looks back at the groundbreaking television show and how its creator’s ideas about childhood shaped generations of kids. Morgan describes how Mr. Rogers’ messages about love, feelings, community, and self-worth directly influence how he raises his two children—from helping them navigate changing social landscapes at school to the ways his family transitions from summer break to a new school year.
In Episode 01, host Mallory Kasdan talks with Amy Webb, creator of the popular blog This Little Miggy Stayed Home, about inclusivity and kindness. Amy is mother to three girls, including a daughter with special needs. Her experience helping her own daughter embrace the things that make her unique inspired the formula she devised to help other families cultivate empathy and inclusivity at home, school, and out in the world. This formula is the centerpiece of one of Amy’s most popular posts about back to school and has been shared by numerous parenting bloggers.
Inspiring Creativity
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In addition to hosting Coffee & Crayons, Mallory also hosts the MILK Podcast: Moms I'd Like to Know and is the author of ELLA (Viking Children's Books). She lives in Brooklyn with her family.
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In addition to hosting Coffee & Crayons, Mallory also hosts the MILK Podcast: Moms I'd Like to Know and is the author of ELLA (Viking Children's Books). She lives in Brooklyn with her family.
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Join host Mallory Kasdan as she talks with fellow parents about inclusivity, creativity, and compassion. Together, they discuss what it takes to set their kids up for success throughout the school year.
This paid content was created by Slate Studios in partnership with Target. No members of Slate’s editorial team were involved during production. Slate Studios is comprised of real-life writers, designers, and producers who dedicate their talents to branded storytelling.
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In Episode 02, Mallory talks with Joy Cho, founder and creative director of Oh Joy!—an editorial and lifestyle brand—about encouraging kids to express their creativity and individuality. Joy, who is a mom to two girls, shares craft ideas for the transition from summer to the structure of school. She also offers strategies and tips parents can use to help their kids discover their unique personal styles.
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