On this episode of Children Deserve Better, Dr. Jasmine Moses is joined by Dr.Ramona, the Baby Book Doc, for a powerful conversation about books, representation, and why diverse children’s literature matters for every child.

Dr. Ramona is a millennial mom, School Psychologist, and Professor, who is uplifting Black and Brown identities, using storytelling to dismantle systems of oppression, and sharing book joy.

Together, they explore how books can affirm children, spark curiosity, support empathy, and help grownups navigate meaningful conversations.

In this episode, they discuss:

• How diverse kid lit helps children build empathy, critical thinking, and connection
• What adults should look for when choosing inclusive books
• Why do supporting libraries, authors, and independent bookstores matter
• How reading can be an act of resistance, joy, and community care
• The importance of modeling a love of books for the children in our lives
• Why children and grownups both deserve books that help them feel seen and valued
• Dr. Jasmine’s New Book!

Find Dr. Ramona’s Work Here:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/babybookdoc/
• Substack: https://substack.com/@babybookdoc
• Website: https://babybookdoc.com/

Other Resources:

Cindelles Bookstore: https://www.cindellesbookstore.com/

Black Kid Lit Collective: https://www.instagram.com/blackkidlitcollective/

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Find Dr. Jasmine Moses On Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/theantibiasece/

Visit Her On The Web:

https://www.equityinbloom.com/

On this episode of Children Deserve Better, Dr. Jasmine Moses is joined by Miss Katie Sings for a conversation about the power of children’s music and media.

Miss Katie creates thoughtful music and videos that help children feel seen, valued, and understood. Her work centers on feelings, belonging, community, and the reminder that children matter exactly as they are.

Together, Dr. Jasmine and Miss Katie talk about the intentionality behind creating for children and why the media children consume matters so deeply.

In this episode, they discuss:

• The importance of creating children’s media with care and intention
• Why representation and belonging matter in the media children consume
• The role music can play in helping children build empathy, connection, and confidence
• Why children need messages that remind them: you are enough exactly as you are

Find Miss. Katie:

Website: https://www.misskatiesings.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misskatiesings/

Stream Here Music: https://platoon.lnk.to/just-the-way-you-are-miss-katie-sings

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/misskatiesings

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/misskatiesings

Support the show

Find Dr. Jasmine Moses On Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/theantibiasece/

Visit Her On The Web:

https://www.equityinbloom.com/

On this episode of Children Deserve Better, Dr. Jasmine Moses is joined by Mx. Taryn Kaplan, director of Heights Cooperative Preschool, for an honest conversation about grief, loss, and what it means to support children through hard things.

Together, they reflect on their own experiences with grief after the loss of people they love and explore the many ways children experience grief, too. They discuss why grief is about more than death, how children experience loss when routines change or people leave, and why adults need to stop shielding children from difficult truths.

Mx. Taryn shares what it looked like to navigate the death of their best friend while continuing to support the children in their classroom. Dr. Jasmine Moses reflects on talking with her three-year-old daughter after the death of her mother and what it has meant to grieve alongside her child.

This episode is a reminder that children notice more than we think they do. They deserve honesty, support, and space to ask questions. Together, Jasmine and Taryn discuss grieving out loud, the importance of allowing children to see grown-ups express emotion, and why there is no timeline for grief.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Why grief is about loss and change, not only death
• Honest, developmentally appropriate ways to talk with children about grief
• Why children need to see adults grieve and express emotion
• How to support children through grief at home and in the classroom
• Why grief has no timeline and why children deserve ongoing support
• Resources to support the discussion

Where to find Mx. Taryn:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hey.mx.taryn/

More About Heights Cooperative Preschool:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heightscooppreschool/
• Website: https://www.heightscooppreschool.org/

Resources for Grief and Young Children:

• Goodbye: A First Conversation About Grief
• The Invisible String
• Explaining Death to A Three Year Old
• Helping Toddlers Cope with Grief and Change

Support the show

Find Dr. Jasmine Moses On Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/theantibiasece/

Visit Her On The Web:

https://www.equityinbloom.com/