Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Snyder
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Upbeat family show inspires dreamers with actionable steps.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 7+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's It About?
In the DREAM BIG PODCAST, sibling hosts Eva and Sophia, along with their mother, Olga, inspire and empower listeners to never give up on their big dreams. Episodes include personal anecdotes or stories of people who exemplified positive qualities, and the hosts provide steps for listeners to follow in order to accomplish their dreams based on the theme of the episode. In some episodes, Sophia and Eva interview celebrities and other influential people, such as author Simon Sinek, clinical psychologist Dr. Shefali Tsabary, and the legendary basketball star Kobe Bryant before his death in 2020.
Is It Any Good?
Energetic hosts inspire young listeners in real, relatable ways. Everyone in the family can take away gems from the Dream Big Podcast. This well-produced listening experience brings lots of energy to relatable topics and discussions -- like the pressures of social media and money-saving tips -- that appeal to both kids and adults.
Parents will appreciate the emphasis on real-life experiences and problem-solving examples. Kids will enjoy hearing these positive messages from another voice besides their parents or other grown-ups in their lives -- especially because the voice is that of another kid. Though the scripts seem adult-written, the show authentically allows for kid mess-ups, normalizing mistakes.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about perseverance in the Dream Big Podcast. What examples from Sophia's personal story show how she overcame struggle? What messages about perseverance do celebrity guests share in their stories? What advice do you receive as a listener?
What makes Eva, Sophia, and Olga likable hosts? Which celebrity guest is your favorite? Do you prefer the shows with guests or without?
What big dreams do you have? How do you plan to achieve them? What help will you need along the way?
Courage and compassion are major themes throughout the podcast. Why are these important character strengths?
Olga, Sophia, and Eva model communication between family members (between siblings and between parents and children). What are some communication skills you've learned to use with your own family? How do you and your family communicate? What works? What would you like to work on?
Podcast Details
- Release date: October 19, 2016
- Genre: Kids & Family
- Average Run Time: 15 minutes
- Website: https://dreambigpodcast.com/
- Hosts: Eva Karpman , Sophia Karpman , Olga Karpman
- Production Company and Network: Independent
- Pricing structure: Free
- Topics: Brothers and Sisters , Friendship , Great Girl Role Models
- Character Strengths: Communication , Compassion , Courage , Perseverance , Self-control
- Last updated: April 27, 2023
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