From Advertising to Advocacy: How Chris Gordon's Journey Led to Empowering Children

li>ol]:list-[lower-alpha] [&_ol>li>ol>li>ol]:list-[lower-roman] [&_ol>li>ol>li>ol>li>ol]:list-[list-decimal] [&_[data-user]]:text-primary [&_:is(strong,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:font-semibold [&_:is(h1)]:text-2xl [&_:is(h2)]:text-lg [&_:is(h3)]:text-md [&_h1:not(:first-child)]:mt-8 [&_h1:not(:last-child)]:mb-6 [&_h2:not(:first-child)]:mt-6 [&_h2:not(:last-child)]:mb-4 [&_h3:not(:first-child)]:mt-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"> In this episode of Reading with Your Kids, host Jed Doherty had the pleasure of chatting with two passionate creators who are making a difference in the lives of young readers. First up was Chris Gordon, the mastermind behind the Timothy's Lessons brand. Chris shared his mission to educate, motivate and inspire the younger generation through engaging animated stories that teach core values like courage, kindness, and empathy. By blending captivating visuals with meaningful lessons, Chris is helping kids connect with important life skills in a fun, accessible way. Next, Jed welcomed Nancy Stewart, author of the new middle-grade novel "Me and the Missouri Moon." Nancy discussed how her protagonist, a young girl named Scarlet, finds strength and guidance through the words of the legendary Maya Angelou. This heartwarming story explores themes of family, friendship, and overcoming adversity - all while celebrating the power of positive role models. Rounding out the episode was an insightful conversation with Nick Clement, creator of the Mindfulness Adventures picture book series. Nick shared how his own journey with mindfulness techniques inspired him to develop resources that help children (and their parents!) learn valuable practices for emotional regulation, focus, and relaxation. By seamlessly weaving mindfulness into engaging narratives, Nick is empowering kids to build lifelong skills for managing stress and anxiety. Whether you're looking to infuse more positivity, courage, or calm into your child's life, this episode of Reading with Your Kids is packed with inspiring ideas and resources from passionate educators and authors. Tune in to discover new ways to nurture your little one's growth and development through the power of storytelling. Click here to visit our website – www.ReadingWithYourKids.com Follow Us On Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readingwithyourkids Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/readingwithyourkids/ X - https://x.com/jedliemagic LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/reading-with-your-kids-podcast/ Please consider leaving a review of this episode and the podcast on whatever app you are listening on, it really helps!