Parenting Pickup

New Horizon Academy | Cara Johnson-Bader

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

    1D AGO

    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!

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

    APR 27

    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!

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

    MAR 16

    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!

    28 min
  4. 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 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!

    26 min
  5. 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 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!

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

    11/25/2024

    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!

    51 min
  7. 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 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!

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

    09/16/2024

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

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

    41 min
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About

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
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Parenting Pickup
  • Show Website
    Parenting Pickup

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