Podcast
Tune in for a dynamic mix of topics tailored for early childhood professionals!
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Minnesota Autism Resource Portal Part 1
Listen as our guests, Nicole Berning, Autism Clinical Lead, and Kim Hicks, Autism Policy Lead for the MN Department of Human Services share an overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and some of the early signs to watch for as you care for young children.
This podcast was recorded in 2021. For the most up-to-date information on autism, please visit the CDC website at:
(Length: 14:18)Trauma Responsive Care in the Early Childhood Setting Part 2
We continue our discussion about being trauma-aware with our guests Arielle Handevidt from Northside Achievement Zone and Lily Crooks from Seward Child Development Center.
In this podcast we dig deeper into the role of leadership in an early childhood setting to be trauma responsive to staff, parents, and children.
(Length: 23: 57)Trauma Responsive Care in the Early Childhood Setting Part 1
What does it mean to be trauma-aware? Join us as we talk with guests Arielle Handevidt from Northside Achievement Zone and Lily Crooks from Seward Child Development Center as we discuss an overview of this concept in early care settings. We will reflect on key elements that create success when you are caring for children experiencing trauma.
(Length: 21: 45)Self Care for Child Care Providers Part 2
We welcome Barbara O’Sullivan, gentle yoga instructor back to the podcast to examine ways to provide yourself with “self-care splashes” each day that will support your social-emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing.
(Length: 13: 57)Self Care for Child Care Providers Part 1
Listen as our guest, gentle yoga instructor Barbara O’Sullivan shares ways that we as early childhood professionals can develop daily habits that increase our energy and stamina.
(Length: 15:14)ABUURITAANKA JAWI CIYAARTA KU FIICAN (CREATING A RICH PLAY ENVIRONMENT)
Podcastigan wuxuu ku bilaaban in ciyaartu tahay ‘shaqadii caruurta’. Ilmaha oo loo diyaariyo meel amaan ah, nugul, oo daryeel fiican leh waa siyaabo loogu diyaarin kara ilmaha Jawi Ciyaarta ku Fiican --Maxaa yeelay ciyaartu aad bay mihiim ugu tahay dhan walba oo nolosha ilmaha maadaama ciyaartu ilmuhu ku koraan, waxna ku bartaan.
In this podcast, we begin presenting play as ‘children’s work’. In those lenses, creating safe, responsive, and nurturing environments are important parts of supporting the learning and development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Strategies for creating play rich environment are offered in the podcast.
(Length: 11:04)