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New Horizon Academy | Cara Johnson-Bader
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Welcome to the Parenting Pickup Podcast. With over 50 years of experience in early child care and education, we're here to share all things child-related. Every episode is designed for families' education and support from parenting tips and tricks, trending topics, fun activities, child development, and so much more! Special guests in early childhood and education will join our host Cara, to share their expertise and help answer some of the most challenging questions.

  1. Season 4 Episode 2: 'Fostering Equity in Childcare' with Nikki Graf

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    Season 4 Episode 2: 'Fostering Equity in Childcare' with Nikki Graf

    Send a text On this episode of The Parenting Pickup Podcast, Nicolette Graf, the director of equity & inclusion at Child Care Aware of Minnesota, joins us to discuss how we can identify and pursue more equitable solutions for early childhood caretaking, both for parents and educators.  During this episode we discuss: - How Nikki started her advocacy and career in equity work - The fundamentals of pursuing cultural experiences for children and building empathy, using the metaphors of mirrors, windows and sliding glass doors - Easy ways to incorporate mirrors, windows and sliding glass doors - How to advocate for equity in your school and community - How to be okay without obvious answers or solutions for children when they're encountering new cultures For more information on Childcare Aware of MN, please visit:  https://www.childcareawaremn.org/ Below are some resources Nikki recommends for parents and teachers to continue their learning journey about equity in and out of the classroom: Paddington Station's DEI Family Toolkit https://www.paddingtonstation.org/dei-family-toolkit.html CDA Council 'How to Talk to Kids Under 5 About Racial Equity' https://www.cdacouncil.org/en/how-to-talk-to-kids-under-5-about-racial-equity/ Early Risers Podcast, featuring Dianne Haulcy and Andre Dukes https://www.littlemomentscount.org/earlyriserspodcast Contact New Horizon Academy Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Tik Tok Email us at parentingpickup@nhacademy.net Check out our website to learn more! Thanks for listening!

    28 min
  2. Season 4 Episode 1: 'Beyond First Words: Early Childhood Communication' with Lindsay Morgan

    FEB 16

    Season 4 Episode 1: 'Beyond First Words: Early Childhood Communication' with Lindsay Morgan

    Send a text Lindsay Morgan, a pediatric speech language pathologist with M Health Fairview, brings her expertise to discuss milestones for language development in early childhood, as well as tips, tricks and behaviors to observe for parents & guardians trying to raise a communicative child.  During this episode, we discuss: An overview of the field of speech pathology and the pediatric application of this practiceA general timeline for childhood language developmentActivities to promote learning new words and conceptsRaising a bilingual childHow delays might develop and when to reach out to a professionalFind Lindsay's professional profile here: Lindsay Morgan, SLP - Burnsville, MN - Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology  Resources Lindsay recommends for families looking to gain more knowledge about childhood language development: Help me Grow MN -- Refer a Child - Help Me Grow MNHelping Your Child Develop Early Language Skills https://www.fvfiles.com/522058.pdfHelping Your Child to Communicate https://www.fvfiles.com/520998.pdf   Contact New Horizon Academy Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Tik Tok Email us at parentingpickup@nhacademy.net Check out our website to learn more! Thanks for listening!

    26 min
  3. Season 3 Episode 8: 'Your (Not So) Social Child: Navigating Early Childhood Friendships' with Amanda Woodward

    12/30/2024

    Season 3 Episode 8: 'Your (Not So) Social Child: Navigating Early Childhood Friendships' with Amanda Woodward

    Send a text Amanda Woodward, Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, joins us this episode to discuss and explain social behavior in children younger than school age.  During this episode, we discuss: Differentiating typical social behavior between age groupsKey findings in recent research about early childhood social behaviorActivities that foster greater social-emotional developmentSocial exclusion and tools families may use to avoid antisocial patternsResources Amanda recommends for families looking to gain more knowledge about early childhood relationships: Learning through Play- the Lego Foundation : https://learningthroughplay.com/  National Institue for Play : https://nifplay.org/  Contact New Horizon Academy Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Tik Tok Email us at parentingpickup@nhacademy.net Check out our website to learn more! Thanks for listening!

    25 min
  4. Season 3 Episode 7: 'Picture Book Author Round Table'

    11/25/2024

    Season 3 Episode 7: 'Picture Book Author Round Table'

    Send a text When it comes to your children's picture books, do you find yourself wondering about the story behind the story? Children's book authors Megan Maynor, Lauren Gillman, Tracy Hyde and Camila Gadotti join our host Cara Johnson-Bader to go over their own journey to creating engaging picture books.  Book & Author links:  'A House for Every Bird' by Megan Maynor (Insta: @megan_maynor) https://wildrumpusbooks.com/book/9781984896483 'Tolita: The Best Bad Dog' by Lauren Gillman & Camila Gadotti (Insta: @tolitasworld) https://www.tolitasworld.com/ 'Detective Murray: Case of The Candy-Coated Books' by Tracy Hyde (Insta: @detectivemurray) https://www.amazon.com/Detective-Murray-Case-Candy-Coated-Books/dp/1635221064 Contact New Horizon Academy Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Tik Tok Email us at parentingpickup@nhacademy.net Check out our website to learn more! Thanks for listening!

    51 min
  5. Season 3 Episode 6: 'The Benefits of Bibliotherapy' with Amanda Mason

    10/21/2024

    Season 3 Episode 6: 'The Benefits of Bibliotherapy' with Amanda Mason

    Send a text This month, NHA's child mental health specialist, Amanda Mason, joins us to talk about the positive effects that therapeutic reading can have on children. This episode we'll tackle subjects such as: The benefits of bibliotherapyThe obstacles for parents to use bibliotherapy with their childAppropriate books for therapeutic readingHow bibliotherapy can help with grief and illness  Signs that you should get a mental health specialist involvedCommunity resources for families who wish to use bibliotherapy Previous episodes featuring Amanda: Season 1, Episode 2- New Siblings Season 2, Episode 1 - Hitting Contact New Horizon Academy Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Tik Tok Email us at parentingpickup@nhacademy.net Check out our website to learn more! Thanks for listening!

    20 min
  6. Season 3 Episode 5: 'Having Tough Conversations' with MiaLisa Millares

    09/16/2024

    Season 3 Episode 5: 'Having Tough Conversations' with MiaLisa Millares

    Send a text Today's episode features three-time guest MiaLisa Millares, and it's one you're not going to want to miss. MiaLisa is the executive director at Doing Good Together, a non-profit organization that aims to connect families to different volunteer and donation opportunities. Over the course of the episode, MiaLisa will provide families with several tools to foster deeper connection with their kiddos, in regard to the serious topics that everyday life confronts us with. The topics in this episode include: Teaching your child how to shareReframing questions to support more productive affirmations and autonomyHow to handle meltdownsGrief or death in the household, family, community or worldBIG questions at bedtimeNavigating the topic of divorceInterpersonal "spats" with friendsTackling the fear of movingLearn more about Doing Good Together here. Our past episodes with MiaLisa: Season 2, Episode 2: 'Listening' Season 1, Episode 4: 'Raising Caring Children' Contact New Horizon Academy Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Tik Tok Email us at parentingpickup@nhacademy.net Check out our website to learn more! Thanks for listening!

    41 min
  7. Season 3 Episode 4: 'Keeping up with Children's Health' with Kelly Lemieux

    08/19/2024

    Season 3 Episode 4: 'Keeping up with Children's Health' with Kelly Lemieux

    Send a text Sifting through different information to find reliable health advice for your children can be a complicated and overwhelming process for a lot of parents. That's why we reached out to Kelly Lemieux, the head of pediatrics at Ridgeview Medical Center.  Kelly has been voted by Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine as one of the top doctors in the Twin Cities and has been a board-certified pediatrician for 29 years. This experience has given her a unique, informed and reflective perspective on pediatrics that has helped her tackle difficult topics with grace and confidence.  The topics of her visit include: Childcare transitioning and readinessChildren's exposure to noise pollution and exposureInternet resources on children's healthcareThe effects of the pandemic on children's developmentListen to Kelly's interview on pediatric ADHD here: Ridgeview Podcast: CME Series: Pediatric ADHD with Dr. Kelly Lemieux (libsyn.com) Contact New Horizon Academy Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Tik Tok Email us at parentingpickup@nhacademy.net Check out our website to learn more! Thanks for listening!

    27 min
  8. Season 3 Episode 3: 'The Science of Reading' with Sara Reichstadt

    07/15/2024

    Season 3 Episode 3: 'The Science of Reading' with Sara Reichstadt

    Send a text Research continues to conclude that children’s academic successes later in life can be attributed to the amount of talk and reading they experience from birth to age 3. They also statistically prove to be better readers later in life. We are thrilled to have Sara Reichstadt, a renowned Social and Emotional learning expert, and the Education Coordinator for Kinderberry Hill Child Development Centers back for an episode on early childhood literacy.     These days, in everchanging, fast-paced, information dense environments, it's more important than ever that our children can "read between the lines", and Sara will provide guardians, who are shorter for time than ever, with tools to make that task less daunting.    This episode contains topics like:  The proven benefits of teaching reading at a young age The diversity of reading options that children can participate in Discussing how understanding the Reggio Emilia approach to social & emotional learning can boost childhood literacy Reading as a form of play Community resources available for families that want to make childhood reading more accessible Handling educating your child while dealing with adult burnout Resources: https://reachoutandread.org/what-we-do/resources-2/ Listen to our previous episode interviewing Sara about ‘The Importance of Play’ here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/season-2-episode-3-importance-of-play/id1610354963?i=1000615739373        Contact New Horizon Academy Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Tik Tok Email us at parentingpickup@nhacademy.net Check out our website to learn more! Thanks for listening!

    22 min
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Welcome to the Parenting Pickup Podcast. With over 50 years of experience in early child care and education, we're here to share all things child-related. Every episode is designed for families' education and support from parenting tips and tricks, trending topics, fun activities, child development, and so much more! Special guests in early childhood and education will join our host Cara, to share their expertise and help answer some of the most challenging questions.

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  • Creator
    New Horizon Academy | Cara Johnson-Bader
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Parenting Pickup
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