PR From The Heart

“Am I special?” is a quiet question many children carry. In this episode, children’s author Art Coulson joins John Masiulionis and Little Forrest to share how his book All the Stars in the Sky helps kids discover their worth, the strength of community, and the beauty of shining together—especially during the holiday season.

Homes can hold both love and uncertainty, and children often carry more than they can name. In this episode, award-winning author and illustrator Amanda Davis shares how her book Sometimes Stormy helps families humanize addiction, create emotional safety, and open conversations that give kids language, validation, and calm—even in the midst of chaos.

The best part of Christmas isn’t the gifts—it’s the way it opens our hearts and fills them with joy. But what if we didn’t have to wait for the holiday season to feel that magic? We, as parents and...

In a world where children often witness pain, conflict, and loneliness, it’s easy to believe that caring is a weakness rather than a strength. But what if the greatest power they could harness was...

The greatest adventures for a child aren’t measured in miles—they begin the moment they dare to ask, “What’s out there?” As parents and caregivers, when we nurture curiosity, celebrate playful...

It’s heartbreaking to watch our children grow up in a world where animal habitats vanish faster than their curiosity about the natural world can grow. Therefore, as parents and caregivers, it's up...

Life is a dance of polarity—sunlit highs and stormy lows, triumphs and setbacks, hope and doubt. When life knocks us down, that next step forward could change everything. That’s why we, as parents...

Every child deserves a lifeline—something that opens their eyes to worlds beyond their own. For so many of us, that lifeline was Reading Rainbow—the beloved PBS program that carried children of the...

In the rush of daily life, it’s easy to get swept up in responsibilities, routines, and the pressure to hold everything together. Without even realizing it, the lightness fades—and our days start to...

When families are uprooted by loss and change, hope isn’t just a feeling—it becomes a lifeline. Teaching our children to hold on to hope, even in the hardest moments, empowers them to rise above...

From the moment they arrive in the world, little ones see life with wide-eyed wonder, brimming with curiosity and questions as they discover their place on our precious planet. As parents and...

Every challenge is a chance to uncover strength, spark creativity, and shape meaningful solutions — especially when we face them together. It’s in life’s toughest moments that we, as parents and...

When a story captures a child’s heart, it opens their mind—because a powerful tale doesn’t just entertain, it plants the seeds of lifelong passion and purpose. That’s why, as parents and caregivers,...

Strong social skills aren’t just an add-on to literacy—they’re the secret superpower fueling how kids lead, listen, love, and grow into confident readers and future-ready leaders. By modeling and...