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Beth Gaskill

Booking Overview

This is a solo-expert early childhood literacy and parenting show that occasionally features accessible professional guests, including therapists and child-development educators, for practical conversations about school readiness, emotional development, and reading instruction. Suitable pitches include child psychologists, therapists, early-childhood specialists, literacy researchers, and parenting authors with actionable expertise; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 90

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

YouTube: 523 subscribers

Instagram: 144.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@bigcityreaders.com

beth@bigcityreaders.com

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Host

Beth Gaskill - Reading specialist, early childhood educator, and founder of Big City Readers who helps parents support children's literacy development through research-backed science of reading strategies.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Therapists, child-development professionals, parenting educators, and other practitioners with practical expertise in early childhood, family wellbeing, school transitions, or literacy development.

Required Achievements:

Founding or leading a relevant practice or child-focused organization, Professional experience working with children, parents, or educators, Practical guidance or educational resources for families

Recent Guest Discussions

Jamie Kreiter - Parent Mental Health, Therapy, Naming Feelings, Modeling Emotional Regulation, School Transitions, Self-advocacy, And Supporting Children's Emotional Development.

Lizzie Assa - Raising Independent Children, School Anxiety, Homework, Self-esteem, Boundaries, Communication With Teachers, And Compassionate Back-to-school Support.

Recent Topics

Education, Early Childhood Education, Early Literacy, Phonics, Parenting

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

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Can You Hold Your Baby Too Much?

September 24, 2026

Have you ever wondered if you're doing everything wrong when it comes to your child's attachment? Or worried that holding your baby all the time is creating a "clingy" kid?This episode is your permission slip to put that worry down.In this episode, Miss Beth sits down with Michelle Charriere of Babies and Brains (@babiesandbrains) to talk about what attachment actually is, why it's not a pass/fail thing, and why so much of the anxiety parents feel around it comes from comparison rather than a...

Should I Cry in Front of My Child & Why is Starting Therapy as a Parent So Scary?

September 02, 2026

Mental health has been top of mind for so many parents lately, making this throwback episode feel more relevant than ever. In this rerelease, Miss Beth sits down with therapist and Big City mom Jamie Kreiter to talk about naming our feelings, crying in front of our kids, and why so many moms hesitate to start therapy.In episode 48, Miss Beth sits down with Jamie Kreiter, a therapist and Big City mom, to explore some of the most pressing issues in early childhood development and parenting like...

The Back-to-School Questions Parents Don't Know to Ask

August 28, 2026

It's back to school season, and if your child's classroom is hosting a back to school night or curriculum night, you may be wondering what to actually listen for, what to ask, and how to ask it without feeling like "that parent."In episode 97, Miss Beth kicks off a new series on curriculum and homework questions. She breaks down what a typical back to school night covers, the difference between general classroom questions and specific reading questions, and how to raise a concern about curric...

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beth@bigcityreaders.com

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