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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, Dr. Aimee Fearing, to share their expertise and help answer some of the most challenging questions.

  1. Season 4 Episode 5: 'Pursuing Excellence in Early Childhood Education' with Dr. Aimee Fearing

    6월 15일 ·  보너스

    Season 4 Episode 5: 'Pursuing Excellence in Early Childhood Education' with Dr. Aimee Fearing

    Send us Fan Mail Meet our new host, Dr. Aimee Fearing, the Vice President of Education and Staff Development at New Horizon Academy. This episode marks a bittersweet milestone. Cara Johnson-Bader has been a luminary for countless shared stories, hours of expert analysis, and deep connections with our guests and school families. But the meaningful discussions and insightful interviews won't end here.  Here's what we can look forward to as Cara passes the torch to Dr. Aimee: An emphasis on how early care and education make long-term impacts and the reverberations families may see in the K-12 yearsA deeper understanding of the role tech may play in affecting our children's ability to develop healthy emotional regulationA look into the importance of facilitating environments for imaginative playA celebratory attitude and approach directed towards all caretakers Thank you for joining us on this learning journey. You won't want to miss what's next.  Contact New Horizon Academy  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Tik TokEmail us at parentingpickup@nhacademy.netCheck out our website to learn more!Thanks for listening!

    11분
  2. Season 4 Episode 4: 'Introducing Mental Health to Children' with Dr. Katie Lingras

    5월 18일

    Season 4 Episode 4: 'Introducing Mental Health to Children' with Dr. Katie Lingras

    Send us Fan Mail Dr. Katie Lingras is a multi-talented guest -- she's a child psychologist, associate professor, author of 'A Kids Book about Mental Health', and the Director of Inclusiveness and Excellence at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Today she joins us to discuss how we can introduce the topic of mental health to kids how that topic intersects with her writing and pursuit of equity.  Today's episode answers these questions: What do we mean when we use the term "mental health" in the context of children?What are the most natural ways to start conversations about mental wellness with children?What can children's books do to further conversations about mental health?How can we help children deal with changing circumstances in their community and home environment?What are everyday ways to promote understanding of mental health? How do we discuss mental illness within our friend and family circles? Below are resources Dr. Katie recommends for parents, guardians, educators and caretakers to continue their learning journey on mental health!  The Minnesota Association for Children's Mental HealthThe University of Minnesota Early Childhood Mental Health ToolkitTalking to Children about Immigration Enforcement Immigrant Family ResourcesOrder 'A Kids Book about Mental Health' here Contact New Horizon Academy  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Tik TokEmail us at parentingpickup@nhacademy.netCheck out our website to learn more!Thanks for listening!

    33분
  3. Season 4 Episode 3: 'Becoming a Behavior Detective: Emotional Co-Regulation' with Kim Hughes

    4월 27일

    Season 4 Episode 3: 'Becoming a Behavior Detective: Emotional Co-Regulation' with Kim Hughes

    Send us Fan Mail Kim Hughes, a Conscious Discipline certified instructor, joins us to discuss how parents, guardians and caretakers can become better "behavior detectives". Kim demonstrates how through treating tricky behavior as a form of communication, and using emotional co-regulation as a tool to get us back to square one, we can set the children in our care up for long-term success.   In this episode we discuss: Conscious Discipline as a practiceThe brain state modelMoving from controlling to connecting (modeling)Naming feelingsSeeing mistakes as future opportunitiesArming children with alternative modes of expressing needs Attached are links Kim recommends for furthering our education on emotional literacy: The Brain State Model https://consciousdiscipline.com/methodology/brain-state-model/ Cliffs notes for the skills of conscious discipline https://consciousdiscipline.com/e-learning/webinars/parent-cliff-notes-for-the-skills-of-conscious-discipline/ 'Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline' (Dr. Becky Bailey, 2001) https://www.harpercollins.com/products/easy-to-love-difficult-to-discipline-becky-a-bailey?variant=32128336232482 Contact New Horizon Academy  Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Tik TokEmail us at parentingpickup@nhacademy.netCheck out our website to learn more!Thanks for listening!

    46분
  4. Season 4 Episode 2: 'Fostering Equity in Childcare' with Nikki Graf

    3월 16일

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

    Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Parenting Pickup Podcast, Nicolette Graf, a consultant and leader in equity, 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 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 TokEmail us at parentingpickup@nhacademy.netCheck out our website to learn more!Thanks for listening!

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

    2월 16일

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

    Send us Fan Mail 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 TokEmail us at parentingpickup@nhacademy.netCheck out our website to learn more!Thanks for listening!

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

    2024. 12. 30.

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

    Send us Fan Mail 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 TokEmail us at parentingpickup@nhacademy.netCheck out our website to learn more!Thanks for listening!

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

    2024. 11. 25.

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

    Send us Fan Mail 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 TokEmail us at parentingpickup@nhacademy.netCheck out our website to learn more!Thanks for listening!

    51분
  8. Season 3 Episode 6: 'The Benefits of Bibliotherapy' with Amanda Mason

    2024. 10. 21.

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

    Send us Fan Mail 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 TokEmail us at parentingpickup@nhacademy.netCheck out our website to learn more!Thanks for listening!

    20분
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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, Dr. Aimee Fearing, to share their expertise and help answer some of the most challenging questions.

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    New Horizon Academy | Cara Johnson-Bader & Dr. Aimee Fearing
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