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
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The Good Life in Early Life

Early childhood, ages birth to eight, is the most rapid period of development in a human’s life, which can leave those surrounding a young child sprinting to keep up. Our mission on The Good Life in Early Life podcast is to share the latest happenings in early care and education in Nebraska. We delve into early childhood topics, providing relevant and reliable information to keep you up to date. Each episode features interviews with academic experts, educators, providers, families, or informed community members. The Good Life in Early Life, a production of Nebraska Extension, releases episodes twice a month September through May.

  1. FEB 11

    S2E9: It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Supporting Children’s Mental Health w. Janice Sherman

    In this episode of The Good Life in the Early Life, Emily interviews Dr. Janice Sherman, a licensed mental health practitioner and play therapist with over a decade of experience of supporting youth mental health. Dr. Sherman, who runs a private practice in rural Nebraska, discusses the challenges of providing mental health services to youth in the state. She also highlights key warning signs that parents and adults should watch for in children’s behavior and offers valuable advice on how to seek the help youth need. Resources: Janice Sherman’s website: https://www.janicemorethanplay.com/ Nebraska Rural Youth Suicide Prevention Resources: https://ruralwellness.unl.edu/youth-suicide-prevention-resources National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 988 provides 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals The Nebraska Family Helpline is (888) 866-8660 Crisis Text line- Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the U.S. to text with a crisis counselor about any type of crisis. Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Resources from Nebraska Resource Project for Vulnerable Young Children- https://www.nebraskababies.com/resources/video-library/learning-more-about-iecmh-nebraska The following music was used for this media project:   Music: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende   Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review   License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

  2. JAN 28

    S2E8: Bringing Baby Home- What You Actually Need

    Nebraska Extension Educators Tasha Wulf and Katie Krause share their personal experiences preparing for a baby in this episode, offering a mix of humorous and heartfelt stories. They also explore research on marketing to new parents and how to identify reputable sources of information. Tune in for valuable insights into the emotional journey of parenthood, the influence of marketing on new parents' choices, and finding trusted resources along the way. Resources: Consumer Product Safety Commission- https://www.cpsc.gov/ American Academy of Pediatrics- https://www.aap.org/ Consumer Reports- Babies and Kids: https://www.consumerreports.org/babies-kids/ References: Voice Group. (2010). Buying into motherhood? Problematic consumption and ambivalence in transitional phases. Consumption, Markets and Culture, 13(4), 373-397 Thompson , R. , Kehily , M.J. , Hadfield , L. and Sharpe , S. 2008 . The making of modern motherhood: Memories, identities and practices , The Open University . Voice Group. (2010). Motherhood, marketization, and consumer vulnerability. Journal of Macromarketing, 30(4), 384-397. The following music was used for this media project:   Music: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende   Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review   License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

  3. 12/17/2024

    S2E7: Pass the Plate- The Magic of Family Meals

    In this episode, we dive into the listener requested topic of family style dining and feeding young children. Extension Educator Carly Applegarth discusses the research around effective mealtime strategies and Nebraska parents, Adam and Carli, share the everyday struggles and laughter of teaching young children healthy mealtime habits. References & Resources: Eat Family Style at Home- https://eatathome.unl.edu/ MyPlate- https://www.myplate.gov/ The following music was used for this media project:   Music: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende   Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review   License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

  4. 11/26/2024

    S2E6: Gratitude- We Only Have This Moment w. Dr. Holly Hatton

    In this timely episode, we discuss the science of gratitude and how being grateful can benefit us personally and professionally. Our guest Dr. Holly Hatton is an associate professor, extension specialist, and program area lead for the Early Childhood team at the University of Nebraska. She highlights that practicing gratitude doesn't mean ignoring challenges we face but reframing them. Dr. Hatton also shares research on how gratitude enhances well-being for early childhood caregivers, children, and families. The following music was used for this media project:   Music: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende   Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review   License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

  5. 11/12/2024

    S2E5: Smart Start- Balancing Screens & Growing Brains w. Dr. Carrie Clark

    Dr. Carrie Clark joins us in this listener requested episode about screen time. Dr. Clark and host Emily Manning discuss screen time and the impact it has on brain development, emotional regulation, and relationship skills. Dr. Clark also shares strategies for guiding children through the realities of a screen-filled world.  References & Resources Common Sense Media- https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ American Academy of Pediatrics- https://www.aap.org/ Dr. Carrie Clark- https://naecr.unl.edu/people/bios/clarke-carrie.php Up First NPR podcast about impacts of TikTok- https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Tl2QDjorO02B7nMYNwIln?si=o1WgWEabQ5SzmC9zmhQILw The following music was used for this media project:   Music: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende   Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review   License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

  6. 10/29/2024

    S2E4: Part 2- Sweet Dreams vs. Nightmares w. Linda & Brian Reddish

    We dive deeper into the topic of children’s sleep and nightmares with parents Linda and Brian Reddish, whose child struggled with frequent nightmares over a long period. In this heartfelt conversation, they share insights from their experience and discuss the strategies that ultimately helped their child sleep soundly. Whether you’re looking for practical advice or reassurance, this episode offers a compassionate perspective on supporting children through sleep challenges Resources: Nebraska Family Helpline: 888-866-8660 or https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Nebraska-Family-Helpline.aspx Nebraska Early Development Network- https://edn.ne.gov/cms/ Read for Resilience- https://child.unl.edu/read4resilience The following music was used for this media project:   Music: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende   Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review   License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license       "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)   Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License   http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  7. 10/16/2024

    S2E3: Part 1- Sweet Dreams vs. Nightmares w. Dr. Helen Raikes

    In this episode, we interview Dr. Helen Raikes, a Willa Cather Professor Emeritus at the University of Nebraska about sleep routines and common fears children experience at night. She provides information on how to support adequate sleep for your child and work through overcoming fears at night. The following music was used for this media project:   Music: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende   Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review   License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license       "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)   Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License   http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  8. 09/24/2024

    S2E2: The Childcare Crisis in Nebraska- "We're Ready for Action" w. Claire Wiebe

    In this episode, we interview the campaign manager, Claire Wiebe, for We Care for Kids to learn about the goals and missives of the campaign. We Care for Kids aims to promote quality early childhood education in Nebraska, and, with over 120 community partners, uses various outreach methods to support families and early childhood educators. The campaign highlights the urgent need for increased state investment to address the childcare crisis, which is exacerbated by high costs and a shortage of quality providers. As a special treat, you will hear from Nebraskans about their perspectives on childcare in the the state and creative solutions to the childcare shortage. The following music was used for this media project:  Music: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende  Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review  License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license     "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  We Care for Kids- https://nebraskacaresforkids.org/

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Early childhood, ages birth to eight, is the most rapid period of development in a human’s life, which can leave those surrounding a young child sprinting to keep up. Our mission on The Good Life in Early Life podcast is to share the latest happenings in early care and education in Nebraska. We delve into early childhood topics, providing relevant and reliable information to keep you up to date. Each episode features interviews with academic experts, educators, providers, families, or informed community members. The Good Life in Early Life, a production of Nebraska Extension, releases episodes twice a month September through May.

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  • Creator
    Nebraska Extension Early Childhood Program Area with Emily Manning, Dr. Holly Hatton, Ingrid Lindal, Erin Kampbell, Linda Reddish, Katie Krause, & LaDonna Werth
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    31
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