Coffee & Crayons is a podcast about navigating the highs and lows of back to school time. When families get bogged down in logistics and school supply lists, parents sometimes forget the huge social and emotional aspects of this time of year. That’s where this podcast comes in. It’s a series of conversations full of insights and advice to help families thrive during tricky transitions.

Join host Mallory Kasdan as she talks with fellow parents about inclusivity, creativity, and compassion. Together, they discuss what it takes to set their kids up for success throughout the school year.

Guests include: Amy Webb of This Little Miggy Stayed Home; designer Joy Cho, creative director and founder of OhJoy.com; and filmmaker Morgan Neville, director of the Mr. Rogers documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor.

This paid podcast was produced by Slate Studios in partnership with Target.