Ear Snacks Podcast for Kids

Tents: Everyone Needs Shelter (Talking to Kids about Refugees)

If two giraffes went camping, what would they bring? While Kevin & Louise try to figure out what they need to bring on their camping trip, Miry from Miry’s List helps Andrew & Polly meditate on the sounds and smells of home, and offers ideas about how we can help families seeking refuge in our communities feel at home.Thanks to our friends Sabo, Reuben, Tess, Fritz, Kalin & Millie who asked to be on the show by having a grownup visit earsnacks.org. A special shoutout to our newest Patreon supporters who joined our snack club at patreon.com/earsnacks:
The Chan Family, aka Captain Awesome, Mama Juggler, Donny Lamborghini, and BeeBee
Elias & Eliana, from a different Chan Family!
Bobby and Stella in Calgary
Miry’s List is a non-profit organization helping families from Syria, Afghanistan and many other countries make new homes in the United States. To support the work Miry and countless incredible volunteers are doing:
Contribute to the Miry’s List Emergency Action Fund for Afghan Families
Visit miryslist.org
Pre-order the upcoming book “Our World is a Family.”
We (Andrew & Polly) wrote the new song featured in this episode, At the Campfire by Night -- to find more of our music and to inquire about original scores for media, visit andrewandpolly.com - thanks for listening!Need more snacks? Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or TikTok!

Making Soap + Thought Bubbles!

Explore the science & joy of soap making with Claudia Zanes, a wonderful family musician and soap maker! Then take a deep breath with authors Mags DeRoma & Christine Peck whose book “Too Many Bubbles” helps kids navigate the anxiety of grumpy thoughts that won’t go away. Andrew practices Polly’s game of turning thought bubbles into word bubbles! (Golly, that does take practice!)Check out Dan + Claudia Zanes’ newest single Reparations is a Must, Claudia's handmade CLEO Soaps as well as the imaginative board game Mags and Christine make, Silly Street! Thanks again to the kids who added their voices to this episode: Kaya, Kali, Kieran, Vada & Shai -- If you want to be on the show or to find out more, visit earsnacks.org. Ear Snacks is a free interactive experience centered around children’s voices & ideas -- special thanks and a huge shoutout to our newest Patreon supporters Alice, Cora, Miles, Kali and Kaya. To support the work we’re doing for your kids (and all kids), visit patreon.com/earsnacks -- thanks for listening!Need more snacks? Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or TikTok!

Bubbles: The Science Inside Those Floaty Poppy Sudsy Happy Spheres!

Pop! Welcome to a very floaty episode of Ear Snacks in which Andrew & Polly (literally) get into bubbles. Come ponder the nature of glistening spheres, learn the science of surface tension and explore the wonders of Bubble Planet at Kidspace Children’s Museum, and wax poetic about the joy of sharing bubbles with our effortlessly effervescent pal, Mista Cookie Jar -- who helps us make a brand new song, “Like a Bubble!"Thanks to Kaya, Kali, Kieran, Vada & Shai (who made some bubble art for this episode) for sharing what they know about bubbles! To learn more or to be on the show, visit earsnacks.org and special thanks to our amazing new Patreon supporters Winona, Margot, Gussy, & Theo family! To support the work we do, join us at patreon.com/earsnacksThanks to editor extraordinaire Allyson Holley for helping us make this episode, as well as musicians Bruno Serroni (cello), Davi Mello (cavaquino), Jon-Paul Frappier (trumpet), Chris Bonner (bass) and Chris Barber (drums) for bringing our original music to life.And as always, thank YOU for listening -- it means a lot.Need more snacks? Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or TikTok!

Jars: What Do You Keep in a Jar? Jam? Pickles? Jelly Beans?

We talk to Andrew’s mom about making blueberry jam, Amy Dickens from Salt + Sage Catering about keeping foods separate and pickling turnips. Plus, we count all the jelly beans in Polly’s giant jar of jelly beans and reveal the four closest guessers!What are *you* up to with jars this summer? We want to see your jar projects! If you need some ideas, check out these fun links - and share them with us on on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or TikTok.Thanks to Anika, Aarys, Rala, and Liv (who made the art for this episode!) for sharing what they know about jars. If your child wants to share what they know on the show (or just say hello) visit earsnacks.org.

Jars: are they the perfect containers or what!?!

Salt and Sage's Amy Dickens -- who has at least 110 jars -- talks about sharing food and jar mishaps. Plus, food science and scaring away micropes with Harry Rosenblum and Hannah Fordin from the Time for Lunch podcast. And we start a jar band. Obviously.Can you guess how many jellybeans are in Polly’s giant 1-gallon jar? Give it a try! Comment with your kiddo's guess by following us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or TikTok.Thanks to Anika, Liv Rala, and Aarys (who made the art for this episode!) for sharing what they know about jars. If your child wants to share what they know on the show (or just say hello) visit earsnacks.org. Ear Snacks is a free interactive experience for families centered around kids’ voices and ideas. If you believe in this show, consider becoming a supporter for as little as $2/month on Patreon or Apple Podcasts - and thanks!

Great Music for Kids: All One Tribe - Juneteenth Mixtape

In this brand new episode of Ear Snacks, we share songs from "All One Tribe," a compilation celebrating the rich culture and diversity that Black voices bring to family music. We also discuss the meaning of Juneteenth, the years between the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of slavery in Texas, and how recognizing this holiday can help make the United States a better place for all.All One Tribe / Juneteenth Mixtape
For All by The Wise Channel
Family Reunion by Fyütch (feat. Divinity Roxx)
I Believe by Shine & the Moonbeams
Clap Your Hands by The Magic Jones
Shine (Melanin Remix) by Alphabet Rockers
Nothing Wrong With The Black Crayon by DJ Willy Wow! | 
We All Live by Melanie DeMore
Mtoto Mzuri by Jabali Afrika (feat. Ahadi)
Beautiful Brown Babies by Kymberly Stewart
Learn more about each of these 24 Black family music artists across the country and on social media via #allonetribe #1tribecollective. Support the project by buying the album and sharing the music!If you want to raise up Juneteenth long-term, consider signing the Change.org petition -- Marke Juneteenth a National HolidaySpecial thanks to Aaron Nigel Smith and Family Music Forward for facilitating this mixtape.

For Parents: On Children & Advertising and How Kids Listen to Podcasts

We are excited to announce that Season 3 is on its way, and with it a new format! In this episode *for parents* we discuss advertising on kids podcasts, data on kids listening habits from the non-profit organization Kids Listen, express heartfelt appreciation for our audience and announce upcoming Patreon requests. To kick things off, we could really use your help to better understand our audience! Please share some anonymous information with us by taking this three-minute survey: http://bit.ly/earpodsurvey . For more information on Dr. Esther Rosendaal's work on kids and advertising, listen to her on this episode of "Your Parenting Mojo." If you want to learn more about Ear Snacks or how to be on the show, visit earsnacks.org.

Trailer: What even is Ear Snacks?

Whether you're brand new to Ear Snacks or an old friend of the show, here's a treat for your ears! What happens on Ear Snacks? Kids and grownups share what they know and are curious about what they don't know… yet. You might sing, giggle or want a hug. If you'd like to be on the show or to find out more, visit earsnacks.orgEar Snacks is a free interactive experience centered around children’s voices & ideas. To support the work we’re doing for your kids (and all kids), become a supporter on Patreon or through Apple Podcasts Premium Subscription feature. Thanks for listening!Need more snacks? Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or TikTok!

Great Music for Kids: Family Music Forward Mixtape

This year's Grammy-nominees for Best Children's Album are all artists who are white, but young ears can and should hear a rainbow of identities represented in music. Black and brown children deserve access to music that welcomes, reflects, and celebrates them. In this special episode of Ear Snacks, Andrew & Polly celebrate diverse voices in family music and highlight the work of Family Music Forward, an organization dedicated to equity and racial justice in children's music.

For Parents: Anti-Racist Parenting with Alphabet Rockers

How can we practice anti-racism as a family? We feel a special responsibility to address this topic thoughtfully with you and your children beginning with this episode of Ear Snacks for Parents. In conversation with Kaitlin McGaw and Tommy Shepherd of Alphabet Rockers, we think aloud about advocacy, parenting, and so much more - including their anti-racist course for families: We Got Work to Do. Please check out their amazing work at alphabetrockers.com and thanks for listening!