The Good Life in Early Life Nebraska Extension Early Childhood Program Area with Emily Manning, Dr. Holly Hatton, Ingrid Lindal, Erin Kampbell, Linda Reddish, Katie Krause, & LaDonna Werth

This bonus episode continues the discussion about Seward County, Nebraska and the demand for childcare. Kylie Schildt, a mother in Seward County, discusses her personal experiences with finding childcare in rural Nebraska, highlighting the limited options. In an inspiring move, Kylie and her mother decided to develop their own center to expand childcare access in Seward County.

Milford Childhood Learning Center- https://milfordchildhood.com/

MCLC Open House- https://milfordchildhood.com/news/milford-debuts-new-childcare-center-in-expansion-project

Choosing Quality Child Care- https://child.unl.edu/quality-child-care

Step Up to Quality- https://stepuptoquality.ne.gov/

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Seward County, Nebraska, like many places in the state and nation, was struggling to meet the demand for childcare. However, recent efforts within the county have yielded promising results in closing this childcare gap. In a conversation with Emily, Jonathan and Jacob from the Seward County Chamber and Development Partnership (SCCDP) shed light on the county's progress. They emphasized the need for sustainable childcare services and addressing challenges faced by providers and families. Moreover, Jacob and Jonathan highlighted the profound impact of quality childcare on children's development and the broader economic well-being of the community. As Seward County continues to pioneer solutions, the collective effort signals a hopeful path forward.



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Economic Impacts of Inadequate Child Care Access (referenced by Jacob)- https://www.cultivatesewardcounty.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-Seward-County-Daycare-Impact-with-Appendix.pdf

SCCDP Website- https://www.cultivatesewardcounty.com/

The Nebraska Community Foundation Youth Survey- https://www.nebcommfound.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-Annual-Report-SINGLE-PAGES.pdf

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In this episode, we explore a listener requested topic—Farm to Early Care and Education. Farm to School Specialist Sarah Meyer and Kurious Kiddo’s Childcare owner and director Kyleen Miller join Emily to discuss what is already happening in Farm to ECE in Nebraska, successes and challenges with implementing Farm to ECE, and exciting new opportunities that are available. Sarah sheds light on existing resources and upcoming developments slated for release in fall 2024, while Kyleen shares the delightful experiences she and the children at Kurious Kiddos are enjoying as they discover local Nebraska products and foods.


sarah.m.meyer@nebraska.gov

Nebraska Department of Education Farm to Early Care and Education Webpage: https://www.education.ne.gov/ns/cacfp/farm-to-preschool/

Heartland Farm to School & Early Care and Education Institute Application (Closes April 30th , 2024): https://forms.gle/6qg2GaEGBcC9Vtyf7



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In this episode, Emily Manning interviews former college athlete and current strength and performance coach, Blake Strecker. He helps athletes of all ages achieve their fitness and performance goals and goes over information in this episode to keep children healthy and strong when competing in sports. Blake also talks about his involvement in sports at a young age and how it has impacted his life.



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Jay Foreman joins The Good Life in Early Life to share about the role sports have played in his life and what children and youth can learn from participating in sports. He discusses how he became involved in football as a child and what he learned through his experiences while sharing insight on what to look for in a sports program for young children.

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Mismiki and Emily continue their discussion in this episode about Mismiki’s approach to teaching early childhood students about sensitive and complex topics like Black History Month and race. The importance of using simple concepts, age-appropriate vocabulary, and stimulating curiosity are emphasized. Mismiki urges fellow educators and parents to equip themselves with knowledge and conduct genuine conversations with children to promote acceptance and equality.

Link to the full-length interview with Mismiki Montgomery: https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/21941

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