What's a Big Sis to do if her newborn baby brother cannot come home from the hospital immediately? Take a visit to the NICU!In this episode we have the immense privilege of chatting with neonatologist Dr Terri Major-Kincade about he...

There's a thief on the loose, and he's stealing from ' the greatest bank in the world' - the Food Bank! Can Nelson and his friends stop the crook and keep the food bank stocked and running? In this episode we talk about food insecu...

June 3rd-5th 2022 is #WearOrange Weekend! While I am excited to wear my favorite color for three days straight, I am saddened by what it represents - National Gun Violence Awareness Day (June 3rd) and #WearOrange weekend commemorate the 40,...

The thing about Georgie is that... well, there’s not just ONE thing about Georgie. But the first thing people tend to notice is his height, because Georgie has dwarfism. Listen in to this episode to hear more about dwarfism, and adapting when t...

Many children will experience bullying at some point growing up, particularly if they are ‘different’ in some way. Tune in to today’s episode as we chat with our guest, Iva Ballou, about her experiences growing up with bilateral cleft palate,...

Come join in a bit of April Fool's Fun as we chat with Pauly the Clown about spreading laughter and empowering children through 'circus wellness'.(Watch this episode on Youtube here: https://you...

In this guest interview episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Dr Saneisha Roberts about her first children’s book, ‘Amari goes to the Doctor’. Going to the doctor can be a nerve-wracking experience for many children. 'Amari goes...

In this episode, we are getting down and dirty with the greatest of mythical creatures - the DRAGON!!! ...A dragon with ADHD, that is. Today, we find out what it looks like when a dragon (or a human child) has Attention De...

Valentine's Day may be behind us, but we've still got hearts on our minds...tiny hearts, that is! In today's episode, we will be learning about congenital heart defects - these happen when a child's heart does not develop properly before birth....

What exactly is melanin, and what happens when it's missing? In this episode, we talk about the roots of  color - skin color, hair color and eye color, that is. Then we'll dive into two children's books featuring characters with albinism -...

A teenager with a vision for the visionless. A doctor with an eye for eyes. Who might these people be? Stick around and you'll find out, because it's Biography day! First we'll explore some of the causes of blindness a...

Happy New Year everyone!Do you have a long list of things you are planning to change in 2022? Well, this year I am actually going to challenge you to 'Do more  of the SAME!'In this episode, I'll be talking about 4 areas you...

Looking for the perfect gift to give this Christmas? Even if you finished all your shopping back in the summertime (you overachiever, you!), this episode just might convince you to give one more gift.. I promise, there will be no long w...

B. Rashy. Atopic D. Scratchmaster X.Whatever name you know it by, today we're talking about the itch that won't quit... eczema!Listen in to find out more about this chronic skin condition that affects more than...

11 year old Jarrett is used to having babies coming in and out of his house - his mom is a foster mother. But this time around, the baby comes with a twelve year old brother Kevon - who is older, taller and everything-er than Jarrett. ...

Clap with all your might for the Pearly Whites! This episode is dedicated to teeth. Did you know dental caries is the most common chronic condition in children? How do kids learn to take care of these precious little chompers? What is the diffe...

What on earth does your body have in common with a gas station? Listen to this episode to hear me crush this analogy (haha!), but much more importantly, to hear about some great books/comics focused on Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.Books:

'Am I going to die?' It's a question no parent wants to hear from their child. However, for families dealing with childhood cancer, it is an unfortunate possibility.In this episode, we chat with Rachel Franklin, a wonderful Child Li...

What's a girl to do when she doesn't recognize her own mother anymore? Natalie's mother has changed - she doesn't laugh anymore, she doesn't eat with the family, she barely comes out of her room. Natalie is not sure what happened, but she's det...

We all have days when we're just 'in our feelings', and kids do too! How can we help children learn about their emotions? Listen in to find out!Books:'

What does a comeback look like after being 'away' for two years? Though some people refuse to use the C-word, Norah has been absent from school all this while because of cancer - leukemia, to be precise.  '

Ross wants nothing more than to 'live peacefully under the radar' as he passes through 7th grade. But there's a little thing called cancer that's standing in the way of his dream. Now all eyes are on Ross. And it all ...

Why does hair mean so much to us? What happens when your hair is here today and gone tomorrow? And most importantly, What's Silly Hair Day with No Hair? Well, we don't have ALL the answers to your burning philosophical questions, b...

We're back!!! Woohoo!! Tourette or not Tourette, that is the question! ...Just kidding, there's no Shakespeare in this episode. There is, however, a really great middle grade novel called 'Forget Me Not', by Ellie Terry.  This...

The Storytime Clinic is taking a quick break to properly soak up the rest of the summer...and you should too! But don't go too far! We'll be back in September with more great episodes for you!