Kids Leading - Pedro Haro Photo By Charles Myers

“I was a like a little tyrant, I was so wound up. But my brother Armando who was 14 years older than me, and with three siblings in between us, he never took anything seriously.”

Photo by Charles Myers

Kids Leading

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In this hour, we put the adage "older and wiser" to the test with stories of children providing new perspectives and taking charge. In school, in the woods, and on a life or death journey. This episode is hosted by Moth Director and Producer Jodi Powell. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

While hiking with his 8-year-old daughter, Dave Stratton realizes he's in over his head.

Carolina Ureña-Ruiz faces the horrifying prospect of a failing grade. 

Amber Wallin desperately wants to be cast as the lead in Cinderella. 

Pedro Haro goes on a harrowing journey, guided by his brother, and has a medical emergency.

Nestor Gomez finds a new way to engage a tough audience of kindergarteners.

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Stories in this Episode

06:49
I think it's time to start screaming now

by Dave Stratton

While hiking with his 8-year-old daughter, Dave Stratton realizes he's in over his head.

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04:11
There’s no crying in crafting

by Carolina Ureña-Ruiz

Carolina Ureña-Ruiz faces the horrifying prospect of a failing grade. 

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09:18
Cinderella’s Nightmare

by Amber Wallin

Amber Wallin desperately wants to be cast as the lead in Cinderella. 

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11:35
Hawaii or Bust

by Pedro Haro

Pedro Haro goes on a harrowing journey, guided by his brother, and has a medical emergency.

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06:52
“The A-B-C story”

by Nestor Gomez

Nestor Gomez finds a new way to engage a tough audience of kindergarteners. 

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Extras From This Episode

Kids Leading Extras

Carolina Ureña-Ruiz

Carolina Middle Heading To School With Her Brother And Sister

Carolina (middle) heading to school with her brother and sister.

Amber Wallin

For weekly laughs, subscribe to her to her family podcast “Fly on the Wallin” or  call in to her Amazon AMP show “Bad Advice with Amber” for free, unlicensed therapy.

Amber Wallin
Ambers Podcast Fly On The Wallin

Amber's podcast "Fly on the Wallin"

Pedro Haro

Pedro and his family have been affected by the wildfires in Maui.

To support communities affected, you can donate to Maui Strong here:

https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/

Pedro And His Mom

Pedro and his mom.

Pedros Dad Teaching Him How To Dance While His Mom Looks On And His Brother Films

Pedro's dad teaching him how to dance while his mom looks on and his brother films.

Nestor Gomez

Nestor will be performing his solo show in Chicago at Steppenwolf theater September 13 and 15. For more information, visit his website:

https://www.nestorgomezstoryteller.com/

Nestor In A Classroom

Nestor in a classroom.

Nestor In The School From The Story

Nestor in the school from the story.

Nestor Sharing A Story

Nestor sharing a story.

The music in this story

  • The Drift - Uncanny Valley
  • Richard Faria - 5 Bocetos Cancion del Campo
  • Brad Meldhau - The Falcon Will Fly Again
  • Cory Wong - You Gotta Be You
  • Kormac - Showtime
  • Hermanos Gutiérrez - Esperanza
  • Airelle Besson + Nelson Veras - Pouki Pouki