EPISODE · Sep 21, 2025 · 43 MIN
🎙️Episode 9: “All the Ways to be Pretty” with children’s author Shamaila Khan
from The Coaching Chapters Podcast · host The Coaching Chapters
🎙️ Episode 9: “All the Ways to be Pretty” with children’s author Shamaila KhanIn this heartwarming and thought provoking episode, I sit down with Shamaila Khan, author of the children’s book All the Ways to be Pretty, to explore how stories can shape the way children understand beauty, identity, and confidence.We talk about why Shamaila wrote this book for young readers, and how it opens conversations for parents especially Muslim mothers, about navigating modern beauty standards. She shares her insights on the importance of representation in children’s literature, teaching self acceptance early, and giving children the language to embrace who they are beyond societal expectations.Shamaila’s vision is one of raising children who feel beautiful in their uniqueness, confident in their identities, and unafraid to shine. This conversation is filled with wisdom for parents, educators, and anyone passionate about the impact of stories on young hearts and minds.✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more meaningful conversations.👇 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Share it with someone who needs to hear this✅ Follow us on Instagram and Spotify @thecoachingchapters#dubai #booktube #shamailakhan #allthewaystobepretty #childrensbooks #muslimauthors #parenting #beautystandards #muslimmothers #representationmatters #kidslit #diversebooksforkids #readaloud #identity #selfacceptance
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🎙️ Episode 9: “All the Ways to be Pretty” with children’s author Shamaila KhanIn this heartwarming and thought provoking episode, I sit down with Shamaila Khan, author of the children’s book All the Ways to be Pretty, to explore how stories can shape the way children understand beauty, identity, and confidence.We talk about why Shamaila wrote this book for young readers, and how it opens conversations for parents especially Muslim mothers, about navigating modern beauty standards. She shares her insights on the importance of representation in children’s literature, teaching self acceptance early, and giving children the language to embrace who they are beyond societal expectations.Shamaila’s vision is one of raising children who feel beautiful in their uniqueness, confident in their identities, and unafraid to shine. This conversation is filled with wisdom for parents, educators, and anyone passionate about the impact of stories on young hearts and minds.✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more meaningful conversations.👇 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to:✅ Like✅ Subscribe✅ Share it with someone who needs to hear this✅ Follow us on Instagram and Spotify @thecoachingchapters#dubai #booktube #shamailakhan #allthewaystobepretty #childrensbooks #muslimauthors #parenting #beautystandards #muslimmothers #representationmatters #kidslit #diversebooksforkids #readaloud #identity #selfacceptance
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