Good Stuff Kids

Tovah Klein, Ph.d., is the Director of the Barnard College Center for Child Development. She also wrote the incredibly influential book ‘How Toddlers Thrive’. She’s legit and certified Good Stuff Approved! I reached out to her to get an expert opinion on something that weighs heavily on the mind of parents… Screen time. How much is too much? What about the new information from the American Academy of Pediatrics? We parents need answers. Luckily, Tovah was happy to talk this important issue through with me. Continue reading Episode #48 – Dr. Tovah Klein on the site.

Want to get to know someone who is the definition of hustle? I spoke to Cory Cullinan aka Doctor Noize about his music, books, videos, symphony shows, and apps. Really impressive! Our conversation turned into a family affair as I also got the chance to talk to Cory's daughters and his mom. Super fun! Cory is immensely talented and you'll be drawn to his magnetic personality. Continue reading Episode #47 – Cory Cullinan aka Doctor Noize on the site.

A special episode featuring live recordings from summer 2016 at Camp Newman in Santa Rosa, California. Featuring past guests like Noam Katz, Dan Nichols, Billy Jonas, Rachel Mylan, and Alan Goodis, and new voices including Jacob 'Spike' Kraus, Jackson Mercer, Alana Green, Lucy Greenbaum, A Hint of Lime (Eitan Strauss-Cohen and Max Winer), Jake Snyder and Eitan Strauss-Cohen, and Rose Snitz. Continue reading Special Episode – Live from Camp on the site.

Looking for a voice that captures your feelings on parenting? Someone who can turn the moments of parenting into twitter bursts of hilarity? Then you must check out the Xploding Unicorn. He spins parenting and the trials and tribulations that come with it into such a funny stream of tweets/facebook/Instagram posts that all parents will relate to. As we head in to the holiday season you'll need James and his humor to help us through the tough times! Continue reading Episode #46 – Xploding Unicorn (James Breakwell) on the site.

Alison Faith Levy came by Good Stuff studios and we had a great time chatting live at the kitchen table. Alison has had a great influence on kids music as a member of the Sippy Cups as well as her own solo career! Her music brilliantly captures the world with a perspective that both parents and kids will love. Continue reading Episode #45 – Alison Faith Levy on the site.

Billy Jonas!  Billy and I spent a bit of time together outside under the stars in Sonoma talking about his music.  Billy is a very unique performer who has an incredible ability to engage audiences. Billy also builds or finds all of the instruments that he plays.  He plays everything from old water jugs to empty altoid containers.  Additionally, ever been to a neotribal hootenanny?  Well, if you haven't you need to see Billy live in concert.  Stay tuned all the way to the end of the show to hear Billy's song 'I want to know'.  We really love this one in our family. Continue reading Episode #44 – Billy Jonas on the site.

It's a double whammy! I talked to MisterSeth about his approach to kids music and what he does in the classroom. We also talked about the videos that he makes. He's made a lot of great song choices and your kids will love his videos. Check out his video for Good Eats! below. MisterSeth turned the tables on me at one point, and I made a statement that I'll need to back up! I'm also playing part of my conversation with the incredible Chloe from Chloe's Friendship Circle Podcast. Chloe is 6 years old and she in an incredible podcast host! I was honored to talk to her and get some really important fashion advice (hint... Crocs! Cargo Shorts!). Continue reading Episode #43 – MisterSeth / Chloe from Chloe’s Friendship Circle on the site.

Dan and Amanda from Stories Podcast join me to talk about their show and the work that goes into making something that is so great! Their stories are great for kids and parents to listen to and feature original stories and music that is sure to please. Continue reading Episode #42 – Dan and Amanda from Stories Podcast on the site.

I talked to my very old friend, Carolyn Stromberg Leasure, who is the owner of an incredible cheese shop, Righteous Cheese, in Washington, DC. If you like cheese, and I know you do, you should check out what Carolyn has to say and you should go to her shop and eat all that artisan fromage! Man, do I love cheese! Continue reading Episode #41 – Carolyn Stromberg from Righteous Cheese on the site.

I had such a good time talking with Patrick and Pete from Patrick and the Rock-a-Silly Band. It was so fun to hear about their music making and the fun that they have together. I think you’ll get a major kick out of our banter. If you stay tuned all the way to the end of the show you’ll not only get a pizza recommendation in Staten Island, but you’ll also hear the Rock-a-Silly Band song ‘Come Play With Me’. Continue reading Episode #40 – Patrick and The Rock-a-Silly Band on the site.

Stephen Michael Schwartz! It was so cool to hear about his time with the Parachute Express and how he has toured the world making music for kids and families. Dr. Eric helps us solve the mystery behind the "outie". It's a complex issue that takes great medical knowledge to explain. Continue reading Episode #39 – Stephen Michael Schwartz on the site.

I was thrilled to talk to Aram Rubenstein-Gillis who wrote the song 'All In' that became a viral sensation. From the All In Facebook Page: "#ALLIN is an anti-bullying campaign that calls on us to treat each other with respect, to persevere through hardship and to create a brighter future. Ron Albanese is also on the show and we talk rockin' and rollin'. If you need a little surf-y sunshine, then Ron is your guy. Continue reading Episode #38 – Aram Rubenstein-Gillis / Ron Albanese on the site.

Are you the type of person who likes to express themselves by wearing STEM based clothing? Do you like to breakdown gender stereotypes and proudly wear it on your T Shirt? Well, Svaha Clothing is for you. I loved talking to Jaya and Eva about their clothing line and hearing how passionate they are about making really really cool clothing. You've got to check it out! There is also a thematic 4+1 (well at least the 4 part), and I talk to Uncle D and Auntie C. It's a good one! Continue reading Episode #37 – Jaya and Eva from Svaha Clothing on the site.

Ever dreamed of being in a band when you are banging on a pot or stomping your foot? Well, the band that you dreamed about is Funkinships! Jake Broder checks back in as well because his brand new album "I'm Not Tired", which we talked about in episode #12 is coming out November 1st! Continue reading Episode #36 – Funkinships / Jake Broder Checks In on the site.

Erin Gleeson is back to talk about her brand new book 'The Forest Feast Gatherings'! It's a beautiful book full of tasty and simple recipes designed to make gatherings and parties even more fun with recipes inspired by her home in the woods. Eli Lipmen is also on the show and he and I had a great talk about City Dad's which is a group for Dad's who are looking for fun things to do with their kids and want to get to know other likeminded fathers. Continue reading Episode #35 – Erin Gleeson Returns! / Eli Lipmen from City Dads LA on the site.

Sarah Aroeste has just released her first all-original Ladino language kids album 'Ora de Despertar'! What's Ladino? Great question! Listen to Sarah teach me all about this fascinating language. That's not it though - a brand new segment "Good Stuff Sports" debuts as well. Enjoy! Continue reading Episode #34 – Sarah Aroeste on the site.

Flor Bromley just released her very first kids album called 'Chiqui Music Boom'. You've got to hear how she came up with the name of her record! Continue reading Episode #33 – Flor Bromley on the site.

Justin Roberts has provided the soundtrack to many family car rides, and he's back with a brand new album 'Lemonade'. It was a thrill to talk to Justin on the day the album was released. Continue reading Episode #32 – Justin Roberts on the site.

Julie Kerwin is the driving creative force behind I Am Elemental. It was fascinating to talk to Julie and think about the differences between action figures created for boys and what she and her team are doing to even the playing field Continue reading Episode #31 – Julie Kerwin from I Am Elemental on the site.

Sara Lovell just released her very first kids album 'You've Got Me', and it's great! Really great! The album has recently won a Parent's Choice Gold Award, LEGIT!!! Continue reading Episode #30 – Sara Lovell on the site.