All Friends Matter: A Children's Story of Friendship & Diversity

About this episode

Janice Dean discusses friendship and diversity with author Michael Weinstein, focusing on his children's book 'All Friends Matter'.

Navigating conversations on mental health with children is a delicate challenge, but it’s one of the most important steps in raising compassionate and resilient individuals. Janice is joined by television director & author Michael Weinstein to discuss his new children’s book All Friends Matter that he co-authored with his fiancé Diana Chavez. Michael shares his hope that the book serves as a tangible reminder for children and adults that friendship and kindness have no boundaries. Later, Michael highlights that proceeds from All Friends Matter will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Big Dog Ranch Rescue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Janice Dean

Guest: Michael Weinstein

Topics covered

• friendship
• diversity
• children's mental health
• kindness
• resilience

Keywords

• children's book
• friendship
• diversity
• mental health
• kindness
• resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Big Dog Ranch Rescue

Books & works: All Friends Matter

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