The Caston Kids Collective is a weekly podcast for parents, caregivers, and community builders who believe in raising confident, emotionally connected children. Through heartfelt conversations, storytelling, and practical insight, we explore what it means to nurture belonging, build resilience, and grow together—at home, in schools, and across generations.

In our very first episode, we're pulling back the curtain to share the story behind Caston Kids and why we believe connection changes everything.

Hear about the initial spark of wanting to create high-quality children's books as tools for family connection, to developing our We Get to Be™ collection that helps children and families explore emotions, creativity, and self-discovery together.

Welcome to Our Story: The Heart Behind Caston Kids

In this episode, we reflect on the kinds of questions children ask—like “What if clouds were made of cotton candy?”—and how those moments invite us to pause and wonder.

We explore how everyday interactions become opportunities for emotional growth, creative thinking, and deeper connection. We Get to Be™ is more than a collection of stories—it’s a movement to help families and educators rediscover the power of imagination as a tool for reflection, empathy, and joy.

The Power of What If

In this powerful episode of The Caston Kids Collective, we explore what it truly means to show up whole—in families, classrooms, and communities. We explore how being and belonging aren't separate concepts but intertwined invitations to wholeness.

From the quiet courage of emotional honesty to the radical practice of belonging without performance, this conversation invites caregivers, educators, and community builders to reclaim the full spectrum of human experience.

We Get to Be, We Get to Belong

Every child is born with a superpower so profound that if we truly understood its potential, we would protect it like the treasure it is. That superpower is creativity—not just the ability to make beautiful things, but the power to transform reality itself.

Wonder workers see possibilities where others see problems. They ask "what if" with the confidence of people who know that's where all the most beautiful adventures begin.

Wonder Workers: The Power of Creative Expression

In a world that whispers to children "wait your turn, sit still, earn it first," what would it mean to follow joy instead? Not as something we squeeze in after everything else is done, but as the leader showing us the way forward?

This is for anyone who believes that learning should honor the whole child and who's ready to recognize that joy isn't the opposite of rigor—it's the soul of it.

Follow the Leader: Joy as Destination and Guide

Learning doesn't happen in just one place—it happens everywhere. In this episode, we explore how children thrive when the classroom, the kitchen table, and the soccer field all work together as part of one interconnected learning ecosystem.

Whether you're a parent, educator, coach, or community member, you're already part of your child's learning ecosystem. This episode helps you see the connections, trust your contribution, and strengthen the network.

The Classroom, The Kitchen Table, and The Soccer Field

What if the most powerful gift you can give your children is showing up as your full, imperfect self—boundaries, feelings, mistakes and all?

This episode explores how authentic presence creates deeper connection than perfection ever could. Through contemplative reflection, we examine why boundaries strengthen relationships, how genuine apologies teach emotional literacy, and why your humanity is not a flaw but a profound teaching tool.

You Get to Be Human Too

In this episode, we explore what it means to make intentional adjustments when back-to-school plans meet mid-fall reality—and what children learn when they watch us pivot with purpose.

This isn't about quitting. It's about discernment—recognizing when something genuinely needs to change. Your children are watching how you navigate adjustments, learning whether change means failure or wisdom.

Pivoting With Purpose