Love to draw? Color? Paint? 🎨 Put down your pencils and get ready for this episode of Growin’ Up, where Emily and Winston explore the magical world of visual artists! Joining us all the way from New York City is special guest, Samantha Dion Baker, an amazing illustrator, designer and painter. Samantha shares how everything started for her, in the pages of a sketchbook! Hear how artists get inspired to create and tell all kinds of stories through images. And if you want to learn more about...

Have you ever seen a real beehive? 🐝🐝 Or wondered where all of your delicious honey comes from? This week, Emily and Winston suit up and visit a bee yard, plunging listeners into the fascinating world of bees! Join us as our curious duo explore an old building with a beehive that’s about to be torn down. Can Emily and Winston save the bees before it’s too late? Join us to find out! Along with all of your buzzing questions, like: what does a beekeeper actually do? How is honey made? How long...

Hard hats? ✅ Safety vests? ✅ In this episode of Growin’ Up, Emily and Winston explore a construction site, and learn all about construction workers! Get ready to collect your tools and get building! Discover all the tools that the pros use, and finally learn what a blueprint actually is, and how to stay safe in the hard hat area. As we learn the ins and outs of a construction site, hear why construction workers are so important and all of their different jobs. Enjoy the adventure, and...

Curious about what it takes to be a pro basketball player? In today’s episode we’re meeting former NBA player and coach, Byron Scott. At 12 years old, Byron knew he wanted to play pro, but he had no idea what it would take to get there. As Byron looks back on his career, we find out how hard work, good routines, dedication and luck, made him a champion.  Join Emily and Winston for this inspirational sneak peek into the life of this inspirational athlete. And just remember, if you want to get...

Do you love dinosaurs? Join Emily and her assistant Winston as they explore giant dino skeletons at the natural history museum, and then take turns digging up fossils at an excavation site in the desert! Get ready to explore the amazing world of science, not to mention our prehistoric friends from the past! Who knew there were so many amazing treasures hidden beneath the dirt?  From seeking out never-before-seen remains to chiseling away at fragile fossils, the world of paleontologists is...

Do you ever find yourself marveling at Hollywood’s top actors, and wondering how they made it?  Kicking off Growin’ Up Season 2 with a surprise encounter between our host Emily Calandrelli, and the famous actor & comedian Joel McHale!   Joel started out acting in plays when he was in school, and loved it!  He kept it up and has since acted in numerous films and TV shows, like Spider-Man 2, Spy Kids, and Stargirl!  In this episode, Joel shares tips and tricks on how to hone your acting...

Introducing Season 2 of Growin’ Up! Starring Emily Calandrelli and Winston, her cheeky new assistant who knows how to ask all the right questions. In every episode Emily and Winston explore the vast world of jobs, from palaeontologists to librarians to entertainers to scientists. Special guests include Joel McHale (actor) and Byron Scott (NBA). ***** Parents, in the Lingokids app, we have plenty of interactive activities, games, songs, and more that blend educational subjects and modern life...

Love to draw and build things? In our final episode of the season, we explore the exciting world of architecture. Our guest is a Lebanese architect and musician, Carl Gerges. Carl shares his journey of becoming an architect, from his childhood fascination with buildings to his education and career. Join our host Emily Calandrelli in this episode of the Lingokids Growin' Up podcast, where we learn how new technology changes how architects design buildings. Discover the skills and qualities...

Want to teach a dog new tricks? In this episode of the Lingokids Growin' Up podcast, we explore a dog training school to learn about different canine breeds and the fun of training animals. Our guest, Jerri Sheriff, is a dog trainer who leads the world's largest virtual pet-training network! Join the Lingokids Growin' Up podcast for kids, where our host Emily Calandrelli helps us learn what it takes to be a dog trainer. ***** Parents, in the Lingokids app, we have plenty of interactive...

Do you love using your imagination to create stories? Our guest started writing poems when he was 13 years old, today he is an award-winning author who has captured the hearts of young adults. Matt de la Peña is here to share with us his passion for writing, the joy of having your book published and key skills you need as a writer. Join the Growin' Up podcast for kids and the host Emily Calandrelli to find out what it takes to be an author. ***** Parents, in the Lingokids app, we have plenty...

Ready to explore the fascinating world of fashion? Our special guest, Ariella Maizner, started sewing when she was 6 and is one of the youngest designers to ever show her collection at New York Fashion Week! Ariella began making clothing for herself for school and events and her family and friends when she was 8! Today her brand Theme is available in high end boutiques across the country. Our host Emily Calandrelli chats with Ariella about her creative process and how she comes up with new...

Our guest is a young entrepreneur who started his recycling business when he was 7 years old! Meet Ryan Hickman, who makes it his business to keep trash out of the ocean and help the planet. Our host Emily Calandrelli chats with Ryan about how it all started for him and his company Ryan's Recycling. Ryan will share some tips on how kids can start creating impact by launching local initiatives in their communities.  *****Parents, in the Lingokids app, we have plenty of interactive activities,...

Ready to find out how to become a game designer? Our guest is Irena Pereira, who is a game developer, a mom, and the founder of Digital Experiments. Irena has worked on many popular video games, including War of Warcraft! Tune into the Growin' Up podcast for kids as our host Emily Calandrelli chats with Irena. Learn about Eater Eggs, and hear some tips and advice for kids who are interested in game design. Key Points: *What is Game Design? *Emily Calandrelli explains what game design is and...

We're joined by Jessica Nabongo, a world traveler and adventurer. Jessica shares her inspiring journey and gives tips on how kids can become adventurers too. Segment 1:  Kids learn about things they need to pack when going on an adventure.History about some famous adventurers, including Bjarni Herjolfsson and Leif ErickssonSegment 2: How to be an Adventurer Who is Jessica Nabongo:Jessica Nabongo is a world traveler, blogger, and entrepreneur.She was the first black woman to travel to every...

Do you like dressing up and posing for the camera? Our guest in this episode is living her childhood dream – cruising down runways and working with big brands. But she's here to tell you it's no easy job! As a person with a disability, she champions and fights for the representation of models, like herself, in the fashion world. Tune into the Growin' Up podcast for kids as our host Emily Calandrelli chats with Bri Scalesse, a model from NYC who raises awareness around issues affecting models...

Do you love breaking the big stories to the world? 🌎 Can you tell when something is the real deal or fake news? Our guest today is a professional journalist who knows how to get the scoop and check the facts before releasing a story. Tune into the Growin' Up podcast for kids as our host Emily Calandrelli chats with Anna Whitehouse, a London-based journalist and host of the parents' podcast Mother Pukka. Anna gives helpful tips on how kids can begin practicing and building their journalistic...

Do you love to create art? Then today's episode is for you! 🧑‍🎨 Put on your apron and get ready to be inspired –– we're going to an art class to unleash your inner artist. Our guest in this episode is Aelita Andre, the youngest painter in the world. She started painting when she was just 9 months old. Wow, color us inspired! Tune into the Growin' Up podcast for kids as our host Emily Calandrelli asks Aelita how she creates her work, what inspires her, and what kids can do now to pursue their...

Do you love to take photos of food, people, nature, and everything in between? In this episode of the Growin' Up podcast for kids, our guest, Marcus Enno, joins us all the way from the beautiful island of Tasmania. As a kid, Marcus enjoyed taking photos of Australia's bush and mountains. Today, he's a cycling photographer who travels the world taking professional photographs of cyclists. Join us as our host Emily Calanderelli discovers what kids can do now to become photographers when they're...

Do you have big dreams of changing the world? Our guest knows a thing or two about what it takes to make change happen. Gabby Wild is a passionate eco-champion who travels the world helping animals in need. In this episode of the Growin' Up podcast for kids, our host Emily Calandrelli asks Gabby how she gets her voice heard, what kids can do now to get involved in activism, and how they can nurture that passion into a career as they grow up. Discover fun activities and songs that can help...

Do you like to tinker? Kids invent cool things all the time - our guest invented a product when he was only twelve years old! Was he afraid of failing? Nope. Has he failed? - Multiple times! In this episode of the Lingokids Growin’ Up podcast for kids, Emilly Calandrelli meets a young Canadian engineer and inventor, Alex Deans, who shares how kids can become inventors. Discover fun activities and songs that can help teach your child all about collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and...

As the year comes to a close, we want to look back at all the amazing stories our guests have shared and remember a few things that can help us as we continue our Growin' Up journey. What was your favorite episode of Growin' Up? Let us know at [email protected]! We'll be back on January 13, 2023. Until then, happy holidays from the Lingokids team and Emilly Calandrelli! Discover fun activities and songs that will teach your child all about collaboration, critical thinking, creativity,...

Have you ever thought, 'I want to be a farmer when I grow up?' We're puttin' on our overalls and heading to a dairy farm in Wisconsin to meet a real farmer 👩‍🌾! Annaliese Wegner, a farm mom and a second-generation farmer, tells us why it's important to milk cows regularly, how a cow can become her favorite 😉, and why farming is the best job in the world. Join us as our host Emily Calandrelli takes us to greener pastures! 🐄 Discover fun activities and songs that will teach your child all about...

Do you know why pigs need to roll around in the mud? 🐷 Or what to watch out for when playing with a dog? 🐶 Michael the Vet is here to answer all of our questions. Join us as our host Emily Calandrelli chats with a real vet about how amazing it is to work with animals, and about all the gross and fun things you get to experience as a vet! Discover fun activities and songs that will teach your child all about collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and communication in the Lingokids app! 💙

Do you think you're too young to be the 🧑‍🍳 master and commander of the kitchen? Our guest on this episode decided he wanted to be a chef when he was just four years old! Today he's a famous TV-celebrity chef, and there's hardly any dish in the world that he hasn't tried. Join us as our host Emily Calandrelli chats with chef Andrew Zimmern as he tells us about his lifelong passion for cooking and food. Let's get cooking! Discover fun activities and songs that will teach your child all about...