303: [Back-to-School Series] What We're Reading to Prep for the New School Year (For Kids & Parents) episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 15 MIN

303: [Back-to-School Series] What We're Reading to Prep for the New School Year (For Kids & Parents)

from Positive On Purpose · host Jamie Schoepke and Jules Philippi

In today's episode, we're opening up our own bookshelves and sharing the exact books we are reading right now to prep our kids - and ourselves for the  new school year. From picture books that tackle separation anxiety, growth mindset, and big first-day feelings, to the parenting books giving us permission to slow down, better understand our kids, and set healthy boundaries - this list has become our survival guide.For Kids:- The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn- The Invisible String by Patrice Karst- I'm Happy-Sad Today by Lory Britain- A Letter to My Teacher by Shannon Olsen- The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi- Mae's First Day of School by Corey R. TaborFor Parents:- Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy- The Whole Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson- The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt- Fair Play by Eve Rodsky- Raising Good Humans by Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAEWe are so grateful for your support! Please share this podcast with someone who needs it and leave us review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/positive-on-purpose/id1531548022

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 5, 2026

Embed this episode

In today's episode, we're opening up our own bookshelves and sharing the exact books we are reading right now to prep our kids - and ourselves for the new school year. From picture books that tackle separation anxiety, growth mindset, and big first-day feelings, to the parenting books giving us permission to slow down, better understand our kids, and set healthy boundaries - this list has become our survival guide. For Kids: - The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn - The Invisible String by...

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

Ready to play

303: [Back-to-School Series] What We're Reading to Prep for the New School Year (For Kids & Parents)

0:00 15:02

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Positive On Purpose?

This episode is 15 minutes long.

When was this Positive On Purpose episode published?

This episode was published on August 5, 2026.

Can I download this Positive On Purpose episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!