Her 5th grader was the inspiration for this new show.
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When the pandemic hit and kids were no longer allowed to go to school, Cat Smith realized quickly that her kids had more questions about everything going on than she could possibly answer on her own.
17/02/2021
Did you miss the segment on weather when it aired on KSVY Sonoma? You can catch some of the highlights on the Sonoma Valley Sun website!
Each week on her KSVY radio show, host Cat Smith grills a local expert with questions submitted by Sonoma Valley kids. This time, Patrick Zahn and Jeff Beamish, of Sonoma Technology, face the you…
05/11/2020
Newest episode of is available to watch on YouTube and yes, that's me on Tattooine in honor of the Season 2 premiere of The Mandalorian! In this episode, I talk with Jeff and Patrick from Sonoma Technology about all things weather!
Please share with your kids and hopefully they'll have more great questions for my next guest!
Kids everywhere have been sending in questions for Sonoma Kids Ask the Experts! With school in distance or modified learning, we're keeping the experts local bu...
30/10/2020
A new questionnaire is up for your kids! The next subject will be politics and voting. Timely for the election! If you're a parent of a child of any age, will you fill this out with your kids? Thanks!
Tomorrow on the show I have Jeff & Patrick of Sonoma Technology answer the kids' questions about weather, pollution, air, smoke, and all things meteorology! (Thanks Bastian for setting it up!) KSVY Sonoma at noon. (91.3 FM or get the app and listen on your phone)
There is a lot on the news right now about voting. We don't just vote for President, but we also vote for senators, laws, taxes, and even our City Council members. What questions do you have about the process of voting, what we are voting on, and what all of this means? Our Mayor, Logan Harvey, will...
16/10/2020
I'm so happy to share that the 2nd interview is in the Sonoma Valley Sun this week! Check out Logan Harvey, Mayor of Sonoma and the questions our kids had for him!
Tomorrow will be a repeat (I'm sorry!) But I've got these guests all lined up with their questions ready to go! Sonoma Technology about weather and climate change; Rachel Hundley, Vice Mayor of Sonoma about laws and being a lawyer; and Sheana Davis of The Epicurean Connection about all things cheese! (Not necessarily in that order)
Each week on her KSVY radio show, host Cat Smith grills a local expert with questions submitted by Sonoma Valley kids. Here, it’s Sonoma Mayor Logan Harvey’s turn. Sahara, aged 11 asked, “What is…
24/09/2020
I asked Logan Harvey, Mayor of Sonoma of Recology Sonoma Marin all of the kids' questions about garbage, recycling, and waste. It will air on KSVY Sonoma on Saturday at noon!
15/09/2020
Our first segment is in the Sonoma Valley Sun! with Dr. Jerome Smith. Read it with your kids!
Each week on her KSVY radio show, Saturdays at noon, Cat Smith puts questions to a local authority that were submitted by curious Sonoma Valley kids. Here, Dr. Jerome Smith, a pediatrician in Sonom…
04/09/2020
Here is the replay of my interview of Emily Charrier, publisher, Sonoma Index-Tribune / Sonomanews.com and Petaluma Argus-Courier/ Petaluma360
Tomorrow's cheese chat is postponed to next week as I had technical difficulties.
Emily Charrier, the publisher of the Sonoma Index-Tribune and Petaluma Argus-Courrier, answers Sonoma Valley kid's questions about the newspaper business and...
28/08/2020
Fun news! Sonoma Kids Ask the Experts is currently on KSVY Sonoma Saturdays at noon (new show tomorrow!) and is also on YouTube if you search . Now, a recap of the best questions from each episode will be a regular feature in the Sonoma Valley Sun!
That's 3 ways to celebrate your kids' curiosities and help them learn! If their question is selected, They will see their first name in print! Especially cool since tomorrow's show is all about journalism and newspapers!
27/08/2020
Say cheese! I'm collecting questions from your kids now on the subject of CHEESE! Do they want to know how many kinds there are? Do they want to know why it's stinky? Sheana Davis of The Epicurean Connection will be my next expert on KSVY Sonoma's Sonoma Kids Ask the Expert.
This Saturday, Emily Charrier-Botts, publisher of Sonoma Index-Tribune / Sonomanews.com and Petaluma Argus-Courier/ Petaluma360 is my expert. The show is on at noon!
Her radio show is called Sonoma Kids Ask The Experts, but host Cat Smith is learning, too. Like how kids are curious, but just want a straight answer. And that she is definitely not smarter than a …
22/08/2020
This is Sarah Gibson of Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority. A few weeks ago, she told us all about fire storms and how they fight them. This week we’re watching her in action! What an inspiration! Stay safe Sarah and all the others out there fighting with her!
20/08/2020
This is still coming! I promise! We’re just briefly paused for the start of school. Keep listening to KSVY Sonoma!
Hopefully, when school starts up again virtually, I can team up with the teachers again! For now, questions are closed Gary Saperstein and we're recording soon. Next up, Emily Charrier-Botts answers your kids' questions on journalism and the newspaper biz! Get your questions to me via Facebook or [email protected] Remember to include the child's first name and age. (More than one question is allowed)
About Emily: Growing up, Emily Charrier always loved writing stories and asking questions, which naturally led her to study journalism. She has written for newspapers and magazines from Oregon to California to Texas, winning dozens of awards for her words. Now she’s the publisher of the Sonoma Index-Tribune and Petaluma Argus-Courier, two longtime hometown newspapers.
11/08/2020
Here is Sonoma Kids Ask the Experts with Gary Saperstein of Out In The Vineyard answering the questions Sonoma kids have about LGBTQ topics. Next up Emily Charrier-Botts of Sonoma Index-Tribune / Sonomanews.com & Petaluma Argus-Courier/ Petaluma360 about journalism and the newspaper biz.
Kids everywhere have been sending in questions for Sonoma Kids Ask the Experts! With school out, we're keeping the experts local but taking questions from an...
08/08/2020
Tomorrow at noon you’re kids will learn a lot! Gary Saperstein answers the kids’ questions about LGBTQ topics. Because it’s a sensitive subject, we chose not to use names this week. And parents, don’t worry! This was a general conversation. There is nothing to make it awkward if you haven’t had “the talk.”
04/08/2020
Thank you Sonoma Index-Tribune / Sonomanews.com for including in the "Education Roundup!" And parents, don't forget, the next expert the kids can ask questions of is Emily Charrier-Botts on all things journalism and publishing and news! Thanks Lorna Mack Sheridan!
As summer winds down, planning for the fall winds up. Details in this week’s Education Roundup.
29/07/2020
Hopefully, when school starts up again virtually, I can team up with the teachers again! For now, questions are closed Gary Saperstein and we're recording soon. Next up, Emily Charrier-Botts answers your kids' questions on journalism and the newspaper biz! Get your questions to me via Facebook or [email protected] Remember to include the child's first name and age. (More than one question is allowed)
About Emily: Growing up, Emily Charrier always loved writing stories and asking questions, which naturally led her to study journalism. She has written for newspapers and magazines from Oregon to California to Texas, winning dozens of awards for her words. Now she’s the publisher of the Sonoma Index-Tribune and Petaluma Argus-Courier, two longtime hometown newspapers.
22/07/2020
Since we touched on this in the interview, I thought I would post this site I just found. These emergency kits are a bit pricey, but it’s a good look at different containers and things to put in your kits!
Judy is a collection of ready-kits with everything needed to prepare for natural disasters and home emergencies
19/07/2020
If your kids missed the show today, they can watch the replay of my interview with Sarah Gibson of Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority on YouTube! Please share!
Kids everywhere have been sending in questions for Sonoma Kids Ask the Experts! With school out, we're keeping the experts local but taking questions from an...
13/07/2020
Tomorrow I'm interviewing Sarah Gibson of Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority with some amazing kid produced questions! I'm excited!
Don't forget I'm also right now collecting questions for LGBTQ topics with expert Gary Saperstein of Out In The Vineyard! Get those questions to me this week!
08/07/2020
Thank you for all of your amazing and insightful questions so far! Now we are collecting questions about all of the LGBTQ+ topics that your kids may have with expert Gary Saperstein!
Have your kids give you the questions to pass on to me with their first name and age. Leave them here, DM, or email [email protected]
About Gary:
Gary Saperstein moved to Sonoma from New York City 25 years ago. In that time he has become one of the leaders of the Gay community. Gary owns a Gay Tour and Event Company and has a radio show, "Out In The Vineyard," on our local KSVY Sonoma Radio Station, just like Cat Smith! It is the first Gay themed radio show in Sonoma Valley.
Gary believes that all people should be treated equally and that it would be boring if we were all the same. All the colors of the rainbow are beautiful and he hopes to bring that to his work and to Sonoma.
07/07/2020
Parts 1 & 2 are now up on YouTube for your kids to watch and learn. If you are tuning in to KSVY and waiting for the second half, it will play this Saturday at noon!
Questions are closed now for Sarah Gibson of Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority, but I'm about to start collecting questions from your kids on LGBTQ topics for Gary Saperstein of Out In The Vineyard.
Watch and discuss it with your kids afterward. I found my own household had lots to say after this enlightening conversation!
Kids everywhere have been sending in questions for Sonoma Kids Ask the Experts! With school out, we're keeping the experts local but taking questions from an...
01/07/2020
Dr. Jerome Smith answers the kids' questions about COVID-19 and pandemics!
The 5th grade classrooms of Prestwood Elementary in Sonoma Valley provided the questions for the first two episodes of Sonoma Kids Ask the Experts! Here is w...
30/06/2020
Let's get those questions going for Sarah Gibson of Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority! She is a firefighter-paramedic in Sonoma Valley and will be answering any questions you have about fighting a fire, fire season, preparing for emergencies, what it's like to be a firefighter... whatever questions you have!
Parents, please ask your kids what they are curious about and add that to the comments. The experts are from Sonoma, but for the summer, kids from anywhere can send questions. Make sure you include your child's first name and age. You can also email [email protected]
29/06/2020
Here is the replay of Saturday's with Logan Harvey, Mayor of Sonoma!
Questions for Celeste are closed, but I'm still collecting questions on fire safety, firestorms, fire season, fire preparedness, or any general questions your kids have for fire fighters!
The 5th-grade classrooms of Prestwood Elementary in Sonoma Valley provided the questions for the first two episodes of Sonoma Kids Ask the Experts! Here are ...
23/06/2020
Hey guys! Last call on questions for Celeste Winders from your children about George Floyd, protests, riots, looting, racism, and anything else they've been watching on the news. She is a very good resource to "march" them through all of this important information! Thanks! Remember first name and age with the questions!
17/06/2020
Please help me out and share the pinned post to all of your parent groups and friends! I need questions for my wonderful experts!
16/06/2020
My next two guests are awaiting questions! Please comment below with questions from your kids, their first name, and age. Guests will be:
Celeste Winders of Strategic Education Advocacy: What are your questions about everything you've seen on the news recently? Are you confused by riots? Why are people chanting Black Lives Matter? Who was George Floyd? What would you like to know about racism, equality, peaceful protests, or anything else about the current situations that confuse you?
Sarah Gibson of Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority: What are the questions you have about fire season and how to be prepared? Do you wonder what a firestorm is or what it's like to be in the middle of it? Do you wonder what causes them or what a firefighter does? Anything you want to know about fires, protection, and firefighters, Sarah will have the answers!
I need all of Celeste's questions by Monday, so try to answer those first! You may hear your name on the radio!
16/06/2020
I'm editing the replay of my interview with Dr. Jerome Smith and loading it to YouTube. Look for it later today!
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When the pandemic hit and kids were no longer allowed to go to school, Cat Smith realized quickly that her kids had more questions about everything going on than she could possibly answer on her own. Her 5th grader was the inspiration for this new show.
“What if I gave a topic and the kids were able to ask all of the questions they have to someone who knows all of the answers?” Brilliant!
It began as a collaboration with the 5th-grade teachers of Prestwood, and now she hopes kids all over the Valley will send their questions too!
Every week, one expert is chosen to speak on a topic. For one week, Cat collects the questions and THOSE are what she uses to interview the guest! Announcing the first name and the age of each child, Cat may just say your name on the radio!
Some of the topics include:
• All your COVID-19 and coronavirus questions with Dr. Jerome Smith, a pediatrician
• What is going on in our city? With Mayor Logan Harvey
• How to understand the peaceful protests, riots, George Floyd, Black Lives Matter, and all the news with child advocate, Celeste Winders
• Red flag warnings, firestorms, and how to prepare for fire season with the Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority
After that, Cat is taking suggestions! You can email her guest suggestions or questions at [email protected] (have a parent do it if you need to) or add your questions and suggestions here on the page, Sonoma Kids Ask the Experts.
It’s a show for kids, with questions provided by kids, so be a part of it! #SonomaKidsAsk
