Podcast
Tune in for a dynamic mix of topics tailored for early childhood professionals!
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The Nervous System and Behavior
Inclusion Matters welcomes Dr. Kris Gendreau back to our program. She has 32 years’ experience as a pediatrician supporting healthy development of young children. In this episode, our conversation focuses on the mind/body connection and the way the nervous system influences behavior. Join the conversation and check out these helpful resources that she shared during the episode. (Length: 22:49)
🌟Additional Resources:
🔗 Cosmic Kids Yoga
🔗 Sesame Street: Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular!
📱 Insight Timer App: The Magic Blanket - Feel Safe, Loved & Ready to Sleep (Helpful Hint: Use a small bluetooth speaker to avoid smartphones in the room)
🔗 Guide to Using Sesame Street’s Mindfulness Practices
Nutrition and Behavior
Inclusion Matters welcomes Dr. Kris Gendreau back to our program. She has 32 years’ experience as a pediatrician supporting healthy development of young children. Our conversation focuses on the connection between the foods a child eats and their behaviors. Join the conversation and check out these helpful resources that she shared during the episode. (Length 24:22)
🌟Additional Resources:
(Helpful Hint: This isn’t about having a “perfect diet.” Even small changes can make a big difference. Talking with children about how foods make them feel builds self-awareness, which can support regulation and help them feel better in their bodies.)
Autism Diagnosis: One Family’s Experience
This podcast episode allows us to hear a unique perspective from a parent as she looks back over her family’s journey through a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Each path is unique in this process and we are able to hear the ups and downs from her individual perspective and learn what is working for her child, based on his needs.
(Length: 41:56)Understanding Picky Eaters: Setting the Stage for Healthy Eating Habits
Listen as our guest, Kate Abernathy, Registered and Licensed Dietitian and Chief Executive Officer of Providers Choice, joins us for a conversation about “picky eaters.” Young children begin their lifelong relationship with food in early childhood. How can we set the stage for an enjoyment of all types foods, and a willingness to try new foods? Kate shares some tips.
(Length: 26:03)The Medical Side of Behavioral Concerns
In this episode Pediatrician, Dr. Kris Gendreau joins us to discuss the ways a child’s pediatrician can help decipher behaviors that may challenge. She notes that behaviors can tell us that a child may be uncomfortable in their body, either due to external factors or internal factors and the pediatrician can dig deeper to decern what may be the cause. Listen to learn more!
(Length: 25: 36)
5 Estrategias efectivas de gestión del aula que se centran en la educación de la primera infancia (5 Effective Classroom Management Strategies That Focus On Early Childhood Education)
Únase a Karina Elze, miembro de la junta directiva en CICC y anteriormente especialista en RBPD, mientras habla con Susana Villegas, maestra de Pre-K. Ellas compartirán una combinación de estrategias para administrar su salón de clases de Pre-K, abordando estilos de aprendizaje que se enfoquen en los estudiantes y de esta manera motivarlos a aprender más.
Join Karina Elze, board member at CICC and former RBPD specialist, as she speaks with Susana Villegas, Pre-K teacher. They will share a combination of strategies for managing your Pre-K classroom, addressing learning styles that focus on students and thus motivate them to learn more.
(Length: 21:44)