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Join our semi-weekly podcast which is your hub for tips, tricks, and resources related to pregnancy and parenting during the early childhood years. We talk about topics related to child development, wellness, health, school readiness and attachment & bonding.
This podcast is brought to you by The Up Center' Early Childhood Home Visiting programs.

The Parenting Pot Benita Thompson

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

Join our semi-weekly podcast which is your hub for tips, tricks, and resources related to pregnancy and parenting during the early childhood years. We talk about topics related to child development, wellness, health, school readiness and attachment & bonding.
This podcast is brought to you by The Up Center' Early Childhood Home Visiting programs.

    S2 Ep5: Honoring Motherhood and Mental Health

    S2 Ep5: Honoring Motherhood and Mental Health

    During May we both honor mothers and bring awareness to mental health. During this episode of The Parenting Pot, Benita discusses ways that we, as a village, can do both.

    This episode and podcast, are brought to you by the Early Childhood Home Visiting programs at The Up Center.


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    • 15 min
    S2 Ep4: It Takes a Village, But How Do You Get a Village?

    S2 Ep4: It Takes a Village, But How Do You Get a Village?

    April was Child Abuse Prevention Month which brought up a lot of conversations about family support that we could benefit from continuing.

    Instead of focusing on the stereotypical and assumed ways to prevent child abuse and neglect, Benita takes a look at some important aspects that contribute to families that experience abuse or neglect: Lack of support and connection. Protective factors are a thing, which means that the things that contribute to child maltreatment are much deeper than the idea that parents who abuse or neglect are inherently evil. The reality is that parents are human and experience overwhelm. Without adequate support, knowledge, and connection, their children are more likely to be affected.

    So let's talk about some ways parents can be more intentional about building a village. Not just to "prevent child abuse" but simply because we ALL deserve to be around and loved on by OUR people.


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    • 12 min
    S2 Ep3: Heart Health

    S2 Ep3: Heart Health

    This episode we recognize that February is American Heart Month, so we discuss ways for parents to improve their heart health.


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    • 9 min
    S2 Ep2: Self-Care is the Best Care

    S2 Ep2: Self-Care is the Best Care

    In this episode, we're focusing on easy ways parents can incorporate self-care into their daily lives.


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    • 6 min
    S2 Ep1: Parenting Prep: Setting Expectations

    S2 Ep1: Parenting Prep: Setting Expectations

    On the Season 2 Intro episode, we're talking a little about setting realistic expectations for our young children. We also give some app recommendations to help you focus on meeting your child's needs during a time period that's full of so much growth and MANY transitions.


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    • 6 min
    Family Well Being

    Family Well Being

    Today we will discuss early life experiences and the ACE's!

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    • 4 min

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