135 episodes

A podcast about why kids do what they do - for the adult's trying to figure it all out! On this platform we will share professional knowledge along with stories and personal experiences to reach a variety of audiences! New episodes drop every Wednesday! Email us at: kidsthesedayspod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter by clicking on the icons in the top right-hand corner. Or by searching @kidsthesedayspod on Instagram and Facebook and @ktpod on Twitter.

Kids These Days Podcast Kids These Days Podcast

    • Education
    • 5.0 • 9 Ratings

A podcast about why kids do what they do - for the adult's trying to figure it all out! On this platform we will share professional knowledge along with stories and personal experiences to reach a variety of audiences! New episodes drop every Wednesday! Email us at: kidsthesedayspod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter by clicking on the icons in the top right-hand corner. Or by searching @kidsthesedayspod on Instagram and Facebook and @ktpod on Twitter.

    UNSCRIPTED: Seasons of Change

    UNSCRIPTED: Seasons of Change

    Join Stephanie, Ruddy, and Sarah as they close out Season Four of Kids These Days!
    Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.
    The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Network is a program of the Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. (KCCTO) and the university of Kansas Life Span Institute at Parsons. The Workforce Development Project is a program of KCCTO. Each program is supported through a grant from the Kansas Department For Children And Families’ Child Care And Early Education Services. However, information or opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the agency and no official endorsement should be inferred.

    To learn more about the Infant Toddler Specialist Network, please visit: http://kskits.org/technical-assistance-0.

    To learn more about KCCTO and Workforce Development, please visit: https://kccto.org/

    Contact us via email at – kidsthesedayspod@gmail.com

    Follow and tag us on Instagram & Facebook @kidsthesedayspod & Twitter @ktdpod

    Music credit: Hackbeat by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3843-hackbeat License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    • 44 min
    Holiday Celebrations

    Holiday Celebrations

    On today's episode, Stephanie is here to chat about being inclusive during the holidays. 
    Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.
    The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Network is a program of the Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. (KCCTO) and the university of Kansas Life Span Institute at Parsons. The Workforce Development Project is a program of KCCTO. Each program is supported through a grant from the Kansas Department For Children And Families’ Child Care And Early Education Services. However, information or opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the agency and no official endorsement should be inferred.

    To learn more about the Infant Toddler Specialist Network, please visit: http://kskits.org/technical-assistance-0.

    To learn more about KCCTO and Workforce Development, please visit: https://kccto.org/

    Contact us via email at – kidsthesedayspod@gmail.com

    Follow and tag us on Instagram & Facebook @kidsthesedayspod & Twitter @ktdpod

    Music credit: Hackbeat by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3843-hackbeat License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    • 10 min
    EN ESPAÑOL: Estrés y Ansiedad en Cuidadores

    EN ESPAÑOL: Estrés y Ansiedad en Cuidadores

    En nuestro episodio de hoy, Ruddy comparte algunos sintomas y signos que usted podrá notar con estrés, ansiedad e incluso depresión. La salud mental como cuidadores es sumamente importante, pues al saber manejar nuestra salud emocional, podemos cuidar mejor de los niños en nuestros programas de cuidado y ser lo mejor que podemos ser en nuestra carrera. Recuerdedn que los niños aprenden de nosotros - y parte de eso incluye tener inteligencia emocional y dedicarle tiempo a nuestra salud mental. 
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    “Kids These Days” o Niños Estos Días, es una co-producción entre KCCTO-KITS Red de Especialistas en Infancia y Niñez (ITSN por sus siglas en inglés) y programas de KCCTO Desarrolló del Personal.
    KCCTO-KITS ITSN es un programa de “Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. (KCCTO) y la universidad de Kansas Instituto en la Duración de Vida en Parsons. El Programa de Desarrollo del Personal es un programa de KCCTO. Cada programa se apoya gracias a una subvención de dinero del Departamento para Niños y Familias de Kansas Servicios para el Cuidado de Niños y Educación Temprana. Sin embargo, la información o opiniones expresadas aquí no reflexionan la posición o póliza de la agencia y no se debe inferir ninguna aprobación. 
     Para aprender más sobre ITSN en inglés, haz clic aquí: http://kskits.org/technical-assistance-0. 
    Para aprender más sobre KCCTO y oportunidades de desarrollo profesional, visita: https://kccto.org/
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    Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.
    The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Network is a program of the Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. (KCCTO) and the university of Kansas Life Span Institute at Parsons. The Workforce Development Project is a program of KCCTO. Each program is supported through a grant from the Kansas Department For Children And Families’ Child Care And Early Education Services. However, information or opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the agency and no official endorsement should be inferred.

    To learn more about the Infant Toddler Specialist Network, please visit: http://kskits.org/technical-assistance-0.

    To learn more about KCCTO and Workforce Development, please visit: https://kccto.org/

    Contact us via email at – kidsthesedayspod@gmail.com

    Follow and tag us on Instagram & Facebook @kidsthesedayspod & Twitter @ktdpod

    Music credit: Hackbeat by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3843-hackbeat License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    • 11 min
    Play Schemas!

    Play Schemas!

    On today's episode, Sarah gives a down and dirty introduction to Play Schemas!

    Don't forget to keep an eye out for the training associated with this episode by visiting the KCCTO training calendar! 
    Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.
    The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Network is a program of the Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. (KCCTO) and the university of Kansas Life Span Institute at Parsons. The Workforce Development Project is a program of KCCTO. Each program is supported through a grant from the Kansas Department For Children And Families’ Child Care And Early Education Services. However, information or opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the agency and no official endorsement should be inferred.

    To learn more about the Infant Toddler Specialist Network, please visit: http://kskits.org/technical-assistance-0.

    To learn more about KCCTO and Workforce Development, please visit: https://kccto.org/

    Contact us via email at – kidsthesedayspod@gmail.com

    Follow and tag us on Instagram & Facebook @kidsthesedayspod & Twitter @ktdpod

    Music credit: Hackbeat by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3843-hackbeat License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    • 19 min
    REAIR: The BASICS of using sign language with Infants and Toddlers

    REAIR: The BASICS of using sign language with Infants and Toddlers

    On today's episode, Sarah is covering the BASICS of using sign language with infants and toddlers. 
    Resources to check out:
    https://babysignlanguage.com/

    https://babies-and-sign-language.com

    https://baby.lovetoknow.com/

    Hand Talk App: Automatically translates text and audio to American Sign Language and Brazilian Sign Language through a FUN robot. It can be used in the classroom by teachers, at home, by anyone wanting to learn sign language or translate.

    Baby Sign and Learn App: Inspires babies to sign! Animated characters making a signing so much fun! Video demonstrations that are fun and engaging for children. 
    Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.
    The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Network is a program of the Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. (KCCTO) and the university of Kansas Life Span Institute at Parsons. The Workforce Development Project is a program of KCCTO. Each program is supported through a grant from the Kansas Department For Children And Families’ Child Care And Early Education Services. However, information or opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the agency and no official endorsement should be inferred.

    To learn more about the Infant Toddler Specialist Network, please visit: http://kskits.org/technical-assistance-0.

    To learn more about KCCTO and Workforce Development, please visit: https://kccto.org/

    Contact us via email at – kidsthesedayspod@gmail.com

    Follow and tag us on Instagram & Facebook @kidsthesedayspod & Twitter @ktdpod

    Music credit: Hackbeat by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3843-hackbeat License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    • 18 min
    INTERVIEW: Power in the Pause with Ingrid Pohl

    INTERVIEW: Power in the Pause with Ingrid Pohl

    On today's episode, Sarah is talking with Ingrid Pohl, Mental Health Specialist with KCCTO, all about regulating our bodies and helping children to do the same! 
    Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.
    The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Network is a program of the Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. (KCCTO) and the university of Kansas Life Span Institute at Parsons. The Workforce Development Project is a program of KCCTO. Each program is supported through a grant from the Kansas Department For Children And Families’ Child Care And Early Education Services. However, information or opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the agency and no official endorsement should be inferred.

    To learn more about the Infant Toddler Specialist Network, please visit: http://kskits.org/technical-assistance-0.

    To learn more about KCCTO and Workforce Development, please visit: https://kccto.org/

    Contact us via email at – kidsthesedayspod@gmail.com

    Follow and tag us on Instagram & Facebook @kidsthesedayspod & Twitter @ktdpod

    Music credit: Hackbeat by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3843-hackbeat License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

haneys123 ,

So good!

I love this podcast. Listeners from all backgrounds can find helpful information and knowledge to use in their daily practice. I recommend it to providers and parents, anyone who spends even a small amount of time around young children.

lukeland13 ,

Great Early Childhood Education info

Sarah has a lot of knowledge in the early childhood education field. Her podcast is both enjoyable to listen to and educational for those in the field.

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