Inclusion Matters

Inclusion Matters https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/podcast-inclusion-matters en-us ℗ & © 2026 Center for Inclusive Child Care Inclusion consultation in child care settings Center for Inclusive Child Care no Inclusion, consultation, child care Inclusion Matters is a new podcast produced by the Center for Inclusive Child Care. Topics covered include issues related to Inclusion Consultation Inclusion Matters is a new podcast produced by the Center for Inclusive Child Care. Topics covered include issues related to Inclusion Consultation Center for Inclusive Child Care info@inclusivechildcare.org https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Helping Children Thrive in a Racially Diverse World: Young Hearts Open Minds Priscilla Weigel Inclusion Matters welcomes Marie Lister from Young Hearts Open Minds (YHOM) to the podcast.  She is the Director of Training for YHOM and the Director of Teaching and Research at the University of Minnesota Child Development Center.  The conversation highlights the way this early childhood education program supports and improves the ways very young children learn about, form, internalize, and express attitudes regarding racial identity, racial intolerance, and other biases.   🌟Additional Resources: 🔗 <a href="https://youngheartsopenminds.org/" target="_blank">https://youngheartsopenminds.org/</a>📧Frank Forsberg, <a href="mailto:forsbergfp@gmail.com">forsbergfp@gmail.com</a> 2026-04-01T13:13:58Z 21:41 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Minnesota Child Care Assistance Special Needs Rate Priscilla Weigel Inclusion Matters welcomes Lanay Jacobs, Provider Support Specialist for the Child Care Assistance Rate at the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families.  Our conversation highlights the process that early childhood educators and families can follow to submit a request for a higher child care assistance payment for their child care setting.  🌟Additional Resources: 🔗<a href="https://edocs.dhs.state.mn.us/lfserver/Public/DHS-4194-ENG" target="_blank">CCAP Special Needs Rate Variance Request - Parent and Provider Request (DHS-4194)</a> 🔗Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): <a href="https://www.ada.gov/" target="_blank">https://www.ada.gov/</a>Federal and State Requirements 🔗<a href="https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/3400.0130/" target="_blank">Minn. Rule 3400.0130 Subp.3</a> 🔗<a href="https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/142E.17#stat.142E.17.1" target="_blank">Minn. Stat. 142E.17, Subd. 3</a>CICC Tip Sheets: 📝<a href="https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/resource-library/tipsheet/what-americans-disabilities-act-ada" hreflang="en">What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?</a> 📝<a href="https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/resource-library/tipsheet/what-does-ada-mean-child-care" hreflang="en">What Does the ADA Mean to Child Care?</a>Questions? Contact The Childcare Assistance Provider Support Team 📧 Contact us at <a href="mailto:CCAP.Providers.DCYF@state.mn.us">CCAP.Providers.DCYF@state.mn.us</a> or 651-431-4848   2026-03-09T10:52:57Z 20:13 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml AmazeWorks Priscilla Weigel Inclusion Matters welcomes Melissa Hendrickx, Business and Operations Director for AmazeWorks.  Through professional development and educational curricula, AmazeWorks engages people in creating the conditions for belonging by initiating important conversations with each other about identity, differences, and bias.  Tune in to the conversation to learn more about what they offer.🌟Additional Resources: 🔗<a href="//amazeworks.org/">https://amazeworks.org/</a> 2026-02-22T21:58:56Z 17:42 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml CICC Coaching to Support Quality Care for Infants & Toddlers - Part 2 Priscilla Weigel Priscilla Weigel is joined by CICC colleagues, Brenda Lowe and Jacy Nylander to discuss coaching that supports the key components of quality care for our youngest children.  In Part 2 of this two-part series, they discuss the fact that individualization and honoring the uniqueness of each child is essential in the infant and toddler child care space.  They also emphasize the need for open communication to foster successful partnerships with a family, and with colleagues, creating a safe foundation for infants and toddlers to learn and grow.🌟 Want to learn more about <a href="https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/coaching">CICC Coaching?</a><ul><li class="ck-list-marker-bold" data-list-item-id="e1a11caf4d5b299bdd1c10b14ec7928f0"> <a href="https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/frequently-asked-questions">CICC FAQ Page</a></li><li class="ck-list-marker-bold" data-list-item-id="e98f30b9a5526afeb320d34d699228b13">Email<a href="mailto:info@inclusivechildcare.org"> info@inclusivechildcare.org </a>or call 651-641-8339 </li></ul> 2026-02-19T09:29:49Z 21:03 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml CICC Coaching to Support Quality Care for Infants & Toddlers - Part 1 Priscilla Weigel Priscilla Weigel is joined by CICC colleagues, Brenda Lowe and Jacy Nylander to discuss coaching that supports the key components of quality care for our youngest children.  In Part 1 of this two-part series, they discuss safety, attachment, and the importance of routines. 🌟 Want to learn more about <a href="https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/coaching">CICC Coaching?</a><ul><li class="ck-list-marker-bold" data-list-item-id="e42d78ee9bbe98e39203a0ed2a66a4ef6"> <a href="https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/frequently-asked-questions">CICC FAQ Page</a></li><li class="ck-list-marker-bold" data-list-item-id="e0bc4e98e45ea0acf448af9e11ca57332">Email<a href="mailto:info@inclusivechildcare.org"> info@inclusivechildcare.org </a>or call 651-641-8339 </li></ul> 2026-02-19T09:20:44Z 24:17 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Nervous System and Behavior Priscilla Weigel 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: 🔗 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga">Cosmic Kids Yoga</a> 🔗 <a href="https://youtu.be/I85gpjErUVw?si=p5dpNWc3CK_6DRn3">Sesame Street: Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular!</a> 📱 <a href="https://insighttimer.com/chrissyortner/guided-meditations/the-magic-blanket-feel-safe-loved-and-ready-to-sleep">Insight Timer App: The Magic Blanket - Feel Safe, Loved & Ready to Sleep</a> (Helpful Hint: Use a small bluetooth speaker to avoid smartphones in the room) 🔗 <a href="https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SW23_SI_Mindfulness_Pdf_Classroom_Eng_final.pdf">Guide to Using Sesame Street’s Mindfulness Practices</a> 2026-02-04T09:53:49Z 17:42 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Nutrition and Behavior Priscilla Weigel 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:<div>📱 <a class="sVXRqc" href="https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&pf=1&ai=DChsSEwj0_J3KpcOSAxULQ_8BHfojOzQYACICCAEQABoCbWQ&co=1&ase=2&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnJHMBhDAARIsABr7b84Z-bdo2xziV4NHwmr1cA146nD3oCwsIjht0peinMzsaqUiWjrYCXIaAnzwEALw_wcB&ei=ZwuFaZaXJayGptQPrYas4QI&cid=CAASZeRo_9qZBw0uqrkAcuqjEe80cz94XAeOdU1e4W518z3Mm4SHtLuhu4CP_cFL2nWbMiL9hnRrJwsw541__kkWUNBj8m-zK-0RqUwyEcaZnZ_VAj4bonfO21ONe3Fgq-VwHLck6lXC&cce=2&category=acrcp_v1_32&sig=AOD64_2Ro8SBtXRkzga1WDOC5cnA6i2J3Q&q&sqi=2&nis=4&adurl=https://solidstarts.com/?utm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3Dcpc%26utm_campaign%3Dgoogle-ads%26gad_source%3D1%26gad_campaignid%3D20751224597%26gbraid%3D0AAAAAqMwPx7XRY4NPT2Li82cUEmNVOnb1%26gclid%3DCj0KCQiAnJHMBhDAARIsABr7b84Z-bdo2xziV4NHwmr1cA146nD3oCwsIjht0peinMzsaqUiWjrYCXIaAnzwEALw_wcB&ved=2ahUKEwjW5pbKpcOSAxUsg4kEHS0DKywQ0Qx6BAgLEAE">Start Solids with Confidence - Solid Starts App</a></div><div>🔗 <a href="https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/nutrition/Pages/default.aspx">healthychildren.org - Nutrition</a></div><div>📖 <a href="https://healthykidshappykids.com/">Healthy Kids Happy Kids</a> - By: Elisa Song, MD (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.)</div> 2026-02-04T09:49:52Z 17:42 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Milestones: Supporting Early Childhood in Minnesota Since 1977 Priscilla Weigel Milestones is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building brighter futures, nurturing growth, and creating pathways to success for the early childhood community. Since 1977, Milestones has supported families, child care providers, and educators with comprehensive resources that strengthen early learning across Central Minnesota and beyond.  Join Priscilla Weigel as she talks with Milestones Executive Director, Jeremey Schreifels to hear more about their work across Minnesota. Through programs such as the Shared Services Alliance, CACFP Family Child Care nutrition sponsorship, Parent Aware coaching, Early Learning Scholarships, and Family, Friend & Neighbor (FFN) support, Milestones connects the early childhood community with tools and funding that promote quality care and education. As a regional partner of Child Care Aware of Minnesota, Milestones also offers robust Professional Development and training opportunities to help providers grow their skills and their impact.🌟 Learn more about Milestones 🔗 <a href="https://www.milestonesmn.org/" target="_blank">www.milestonesmn.org</a> 📱 Follow on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MilestonesMN" target="_blank">facebook.com/MilestonesMN</a> ✨ Join the mission to support the early childhood community—because together, we’re building brighter futures. 2026-01-06T12:44:39Z 22:27 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Building Strong Partnerships: A Culturally Responsive Approach to Engaging Immigrant Children and Families Priscilla Weigel Jamesetta Ross Diggs joins Inclusion Matters to share about the NEW CICC self-study course<a href="*NEW* Culturally Responsive Partnerships with Immigrant Children And Families"> </a>that she authored for us.  As an immigrant herself, and an early childhood expert, Jamesetta shares her personal stories as well as an overview of the course.  The course equips early childhood professionals with strategies to partner with families in co-creating culturally affirming learning environments for young children. It also offers support to advocate for strength-based approaches that uplift immigrant families, ensuring that young children can thrive in environments beyond home. 🌟Be sure to check out our NEW Self-Study on this important topic: <ul><li class="ck-list-marker-bold" data-list-item-id="e1f44e560aa03a2e02b698f8b7f488c1f"><a href="https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/resource-library/course/new-culturally-responsive-partnerships-immigrant-children-and-families" hreflang="en">Culturally Responsive Partnerships with Immigrant Children And Families</a></li></ul> 2026-01-06T12:23:09Z 22:08 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml 80x3 Podcast: Trauma Informed Early Childhood Leadership Priscilla Weigel Priscilla Weigel and Helene Pearson of Agape Child Development Center discuss some key ways to build a team, embedding trauma informed practices as you teach, support, and care in partnership with families.  Helene provides real life examples of how she and her team through relationships and connection support the scholars they serve each day.  This episode is part of our Greater Twin Cities United Way 80x3 Initiative Partnership.🌟To learn about FREE self-study courses, <a href="https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/80x3-resilient-start">please visit the 80x3 Page on the CICC Website</a> 2025-12-18T04:09:56Z 26:13 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Creative Opportunities for Infants and Toddlers Priscilla Weigel Early Childhood Director Margaret Mahowald joins Priscilla Weigel for a conversation about creative activities that foster discovery, exploration, and delight in our youngest learners.  She shares examples of activities and processes that provide experiences for joy and learning, reminding us that infants and toddlers are more interested in DOING art than MAKING a finished product. 2025-12-11T11:12:35Z 23:03 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Building Early Literacy Skills and a Love of Reading Priscilla Weigel Duluth Public Library Early Literacy Librarian, Carmella Hatch joins Inclusion Matters to discuss ways we as caregivers of young children can cultivate the love of reading and learning through books.  She highlights the fact that helping children become successful learners and lifelong readers starts by building interest and early literacy skills when they’re young. 2025-12-11T11:02:39Z 23:21 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Inclusion Matters 300th Episode! Priscilla Weigel Our CICC Podcast, Inclusion Matters is celebrating!  The 300th episode of this podcast is now available.  The first origins of Inclusion Matters started back in the early 2000’s with some rudimentary equipment and an idea to spread the word about creating successful inclusive environments for young children.  Today, in 2025 we are on the brink of our 30th anniversary and still sharing content that highlights and supports quality early childhood care for all children.  Tune in to listen to some highlights from our many years of broadcasting Inclusion Matters. 2025-11-14T09:06:55Z 35:45 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml CICC Early Childhood Leadership Development Program Priscilla Weigel We are excited to share some great information about the most recent addition to CICC’s list of helpful free resources. The <a href="https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/leadership-development">CICC Early Childhood Leadership Development Program</a> is a free support for leaders working in early childhood settings across Minnesota.  Our Lead on the work, Kara Kuehn, joins Inclusion Matters to highlight the history, the purpose, and the impact of this amazing support and connection opportunity. If you want to begin receiving resources while you wait for a place in an upcoming cohort <a href="https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/subscribe-read">please subscribe to our newsletter</a> focused on leadership, Inspiring HOPE. 2025-09-15T09:32:29Z 22:27 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml 80x3 Podcast: Supporting Young Children Through Parental Incarceration Priscilla Weigel Inclusion Matters welcomes our guest, Kamy Howard, MSW LCSW and author of our self-study course, The Impact of Parental Incarceration on Young Children. The development of this course was funded by Greater Twin Cities United Way and their 80x3 Initiative.  Kamy brings her 20 plus years of supporting young children and families to the discussion of the systemic issues related to this topic, the emotional and developmental impact of parental incarceration on young children, the trauma and developmental effects of this experience on children and families and shares key strategies for building a safe and secure environment so that children can thrive. 🌟Register for the FREE self-study course today!<ul><li><a href="https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/resource-library/course/impact-parental-incarceration-young-children" hreflang="en">The Impact of Parental Incarceration on Young Children</a></li></ul> 2025-08-19T15:49:27Z 26:43 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml 80x3 Podcast: Bridges, Not Barriers - Reimagining Support for Families Priscilla Weigel Priscilla Weigel welcomes Leo Howard III, Program Officer for the 80x3 Initiative at Greater Twin Cities United Way for an engaging conversation about supporting families. Leo shares his own experiences working with many different families, the work of 80x3, and ways to engage to build trust and partner in relationship for effective support. This podcast is part of our ongoing work with GTCUW 80x3.  Looking for more information? Explore these links:<ul><li><a href="https://www.gtcuw.org/stories-and-news/voices-for-change-how-united-way-is-making-a-difference-in-minnesota/" target="_blank">https://www.gtcuw.org/stories-and-news/voices-for-change-how-united-way-is-making-a-difference-in-minnesota/</a>  </li><li><a href="https://www.gtcuw.org/stories-and-news/great-start-early-learning-scholarships/" target="_blank">https://www.gtcuw.org/stories-and-news/great-start-early-learning-scholarships/</a>  </li><li><a href="https://80x3.org/" target="_blank">80x3 | Resilient from the Start</a></li></ul>🌟To learn about FREE self-study courses, <a href="https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/80x3-resilient-start">please visit the 80x3 Page on the CICC Website</a> 2025-07-24T12:59:40Z 30:22 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Empoderando a su equipo para comunicarse con las familias en español: Confianza, claridad y comunidad (Empowering Your Team to Communicate with Families in Spanish: Confidence, Clarity, and Community) Karina Elze <div id="tw-container"><div><div><div id="tw-ob"><div><div id="tw-target"><div id="kAz1tf"><div id="tw-target-text-container">En este episodio del podcast CICC Inclusion Matters, la presentadora Karina Elze y la maestra de preescolar Susana Villegas profundizan en el tema esencial de la comunicación entre los educadores familiares, especialmente en las comunidades de habla hispana. A través de historias reales, consejos prácticos y ejercicios de juego de roles, exploran cómo los educadores de la primera infancia pueden generar confianza, comunicarse con claridad y fomentar un sentido de comunidad con las familias. Ya sea maestro, propietario de un centro o administrador, encontrará información valiosa sobre cómo superar las barreras del idioma, crear un diálogo abierto y utilizar una comunicación respetuosa y sincera para apoyar la comunicación entre padres y maestros.In this episode of the CICC Inclusion Matters podcast, hosts Karina Elze and preschool teacher Susana Villegas dive into the essential topic of family-educator communication, especially in Spanish-speaking communities. Through real stories, practical tips, and role-playing exercises, they explore how early childhood educators can build confidence, communicate with clarity, and foster a sense of community with families. Whether you're a teacher, center owner, or administrator, you'll find valuable insights on overcoming language barriers, creating open dialogue, and using respectful, heartfelt communication to support parent-teacher communication.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> 2025-06-24T11:30:47Z 22:12 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Outdoor Summer Safety Priscilla Weigel Sarah Hawley RN, BSN, PHN of <a href="https://mncchc.com/">Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants</a> joins us again to discuss safety in child care, this time related to summer outdoor play.  We discuss safety in the sun, bug bites and ticks, skinned knees, and ways to prepare your setting and the children in your care for the safest summer outdoors.  2025-06-24T11:11:36Z 21:31 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Benefits and Joys of Messy, Open-Ended Outdoor Play Priscilla Weigel Inclusion Matters hosts a conversation with our own CICC Program Manager, Kellee Nelson and we explore nature play.  Kellee highlights the health and educational benefits of playing in the mud, offering young children in our care the important experience of being outside in nature, being curious, getting messy, and having fun! 2025-06-20T07:54:44Z 27:26 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Developmental Tasks of Toddlers Priscilla Weigel Inclusion Matters welcomes back Michele Fallon, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant.  We discuss the important stage of toddlerhood, ages 1-3 years, and how we as professionals and parents of toddlers can support their growth and learning.   2025-06-16T08:07:21Z 22:35 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Supporting Friendships for Children with Special Needs Priscilla Weigel Cory Woosley from Minneapolis College joins us again to highlight key information about inclusion.  Our focus during this conversation is on the ways we as those caring for and teaching young children can help them build positive friendships.  We discuss the importance of friendships and the ways we can set up the environment to support quality play connections for children with special needs.  Be sure to check out our NEW Self-Study on this important topic: <ul><li><a href="https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/resource-library/course/new-positive-friendship-connections-children-special-needs">Positive Friendship Connections For Children With Special Needs</a></li></ul> 2025-06-05T08:37:35Z 24:03 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Navigating Sibling Dynamics Priscilla Weigel Longtime CICC partner and colleague Cory Woosley of Minneapolis College joins us for an important conversation about navigating the relationships of siblings when one has a diagnosis of a special need.  Cory shares her perspective as a parent of a child with a disability and how her family traversed this path.  We discuss the idea of Glass Children, Parentification, and ways to support healthy overall development of the sibling who may have some unique needs and behaviors that get overlooked. Be sure to check out our NEW Self-Study on this important topic: <ul><li><a href="https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/resource-library/course/navigating-sibling-dynamics-impact-special-needs-family-relationships" hreflang="en">Navigating Sibling Dynamics-The Impact of Special Needs on Family Relationships</a></li></ul> 2025-06-05T08:32:52Z 23:59 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Wax Akhriska iyo u Sheekaynta Carruurta Qaybta 2: Xeeladaha Kordhinta Akhriska iyo u Sheekaynta Caruurta aad Daryeesho (Reading with Children Part 2: Strategies to Increase Book Use in Your Setting) Marian Hassan and Bureeqo Dahir <div>Baro siyaabo kala duwan oo aad buugaag iyo sheekooyinka ula wadaagto ilmaha guriga iyo markay xanaanadda joogaan.</div><div> </div><div>Learn different ways to share books and stories with children at home and in child care settings.</div> 2025-05-12T13:58:58Z 26:09 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Wax Akhriska iyo u Sheekaynta Caruurta Qaybta 1: Faa'iidooyinka Akhriska iyo u Sheekaynta Caruurtu u Leeyihiin Waxbarashadda (Reading with Children Part 1: Advantages that Support Learning) Marian Hassan and Bureeqo Dahir <div>Baro muhiimada iyo faa'iidooyinka akhriska iyo la wadaagida sheekooyinka u leedahay carruurta.</div><div> </div><div>Learn the importance and advantages of reading and sharing stories with young children. </div> 2025-05-12T13:51:00Z 22:56 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Brain Building in the Early Childhood Setting Priscilla Weigel Sarah Hawley RN, BSN, PHN of <a href="https://mncchc.com/">Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants</a> is back with us again to discuss brain building in early childhood.  She shares important research about this critical time of brain growth and how we as early educators can foster lifelong success for the children in our care.   2025-04-17T09:25:46Z 20:54 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Injury Prevention Priscilla Weigel We welcome our strong partner Sarah Hawley RN, BSN, PHN of <a href="https://mncchc.com/">Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants</a> back again for a conversation about injury prevention in the early childhood setting.  We discuss key techniques that promote safe care for all young children and their adult caregivers.  2025-04-17T09:20:36Z 24:07 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Developmental Tasks of Infants and Their Parents Priscilla Weigel Inclusion Matters welcomes back Michele Fallon, a Clinical Social Worker specializing in Infant and Toddler Mental Health. In this episode, we discuss the key developmental tasks of the baby and also the developmental tasks that parents are going through as they as they navigate the exciting—and sometimes overwhelming—journey of parenthood. 2025-03-24T11:20:40Z 22:32 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Proyecto de 40 días (40 Day Project) <div>Escuche mientras Karina Elze, miembro de la junta directiva del CICC, entrevista a la Dra. Silvia Álvarez de Dávila, Ph. D. CFLE, profesora de extensión del Departamento de Familia, Salud y Bienestar de la Extensión de la Universidad de Minnesota, y a la Dra. Enid Campos, directora clínica de The Center Clinic en Dodge Center, Minnesota. Ambas mujeres están trabajando para ayudar a desarrollar el Proyecto de 40 días, que brinda apoyo a los padres hispanohablantes. El Proyecto de 40 días promueve el bienestar mental y el apoyo social para los nuevos padres antes del nacimiento y durante las primeras cinco semanas posteriores al nacimiento.</div><div> </div><div>Listen in as CICC Board Member Karina Elze interviews Dr. Silvia Alvarez de Davila Ph. D CFLE. Extension Professor, Department of Family, Health and Wellbeing at the University of Minnesota Extension, and Dr. Enid Campos, clinical director of The Center Clinic in Dodge Center, MN.  Both women are working to help develop The 40-Day Project, supporting Spanish-speaking parents.  The 40-Day Project promotes mental well-being and social support for new parents before birth and during the first five weeks after birth.</div><div> </div><div>¿Preguntas? <a href="https://40days.umn.edu/" target="_blank">https://40days.umn.edu/</a></div> 2025-03-03T08:27:19Z Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Empowering Generational Greatness (EGG) Toolkit from The Family Partnership Priscilla Weigel Our guest Trinette Potts from The Family Partnership joins us to share a wonderful toolkit for early educators to support executive function and regulation in young children.  This simple-to-use toolkit can support school readiness, buffer children against the harmful effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and improves lifelong outcomes in physical, mental, and behavioral health that continue to the next generation.Interested in learning more? Please contact:<ul><li><a href="http://www.eggtoolkit.com/" target="_blank">www.eggtoolkit.com</a></li><li>Trinette Potts EGG Project Manager</li><li><a href="mailto:tpotts@thefamilypartnership.org" target="_blank">tpotts@thefamilypartnership.org</a></li></ul> 2025-01-28T14:46:20Z 25:12 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Mashruuca ururinta iyo Diiwaangelinta Suugaanta Caruurta (SingAgain Somali Lullaby and Oral History Project) Marian Hassan and Bureeqo Dahir <div>Podcastgani wuxuu ku saabsan ilmaha oo Af Soomaali lagula hadlo inuu saldhig u tahay barashada iyo xagsiga Afka Hooyo iyo waxyaabaha suurta geliya in ilmahu Soomaaligu ka dhumin.  Bureeqo Dahir iyo Marian Hassan oo ka hadlaya Mashruuca ururinta iyo Diiwaangelinta Suugaanta Caruurta(SingAgain Somali Lullaby and Oral History Project).</div><div> </div><div>This podcast is about the importance of oral language for bilingual children. It discusses how speaking to children in Somali, singing Lullabies, and reading to children gives children rich language experiences so they can learn and maintain their home language. Bureeqo Dahir and Marian Hassan discuss the SingAgain Somali Lullaby and Oral History Legacy Project in the podcast. </div> 2024-12-20T08:36:02Z 22:23 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml First Children’s Finance-Español Karina Elze Únase a la Miembro de la Junta de CICC, Karina Elze, mientras conversa con Marilu Plamann, Especialista en Desarrollo Empresarial - Bilingüe (Español) de First Children’s Finance. Marilu destaca los maravillosos recursos que First Children’s Finance ofrece a los negocios de cuidado infantil para apoyarlos, mantenerlos y guiarlos en el camino hacia el éxito empresarial.Join CICC Board Member Karina Elze as she talks with Marilu Plamann, Business Development Specialist-Bilingual (Spanish) from First Children’s Finance. Marilu highlights the wonderful resources that First Children’s Finance offers to child care businesses to support and sustain them and lead them on the path to business success. 2024-12-20T08:21:54Z 25:01 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Infant and Toddler Language Development Series: Part 4 Priscilla Weigel Infant and Toddler Language Development Series Part 4: Strategies that Foster Healthy Communication When There are DelaysListen in to this four-part conversation about language development with our expert guest, Cindy McInroy, Speech- Language Therapist.  Cindy brings over 35 years of experience working with young children to this information packed series.  Everyone working with young children should have this information as we foster one of the key skills a child needs to unlock their lifelong learning. 2024-11-12T09:00:30Z 23:22 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Infant and Toddler Language Development Series: Part 3 Priscilla Weigel Infant and Toddler Language Development Series Part 3:  Concerns Related to Early Language Development Listen in to this four-part conversation about language development with our expert guest, Cindy McInroy, Speech-Language Therapist.  Cindy brings over 35 years of experience working with young children to this information packed series.  Everyone working with young children should have this information as we foster one of the key skills a child needs to unlock their lifelong learning.  2024-11-12T08:56:33Z 20:05 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Infant and Toddler Language Development Series: Part 2 Priscilla Weigel Infant and Toddler Language Development Series Part 2: Toddlers Preschoolers Learning to Communicate Listen in to this four-part conversation about language development with our expert guest, Cindy McInroy, Speech-Language Therapist.  Cindy brings over 35 years of experience working with young children to this information packed series.  Everyone working with young children should have this information as we foster one of the key skills a child needs to unlock their lifelong learning.   2024-11-12T08:53:31Z 24:56 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Infant and Toddler Language Development Series: Part 1 Priscilla Weigel Infant and Toddler Language Development Series Part 1: Infants Learning to Communicate Listen in to this four-part conversation about language development with our expert guest, Cindy McInroy, Speech-Language Therapist.  Cindy brings over 35 years of experience working with young children to this information packed series.  Everyone working with young children should have this information as we foster one of the key skills a child needs to unlock their lifelong learning.  2024-11-12T08:42:52Z 23:36 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Help Me Connect: New Updates Priscilla Weigel Help Me Connect from the MN Department of Health is celebrating three years of serving families in Minnesota. Listen as we reconnect with Shawn Holmes, the Help Me Connect Coordinator, as she highlights some of the new and exciting updates to this helpful site, including a provider referral system. Enhancements include access to electronic developmental and social-emotional screenings, an online chat function, and exploration of a toll-free number for families and providers to access navigation support.For more information:<ul><li>Help Me Connect: <a href="https://helpmeconnect.web.health.state.mn.us/HelpMeConnect/" target="_blank">https://helpmeconnect.web.health.state.mn.us/HelpMeConnect/</a></li></ul>  2024-11-07T08:25:44Z 24:12 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Impact of the Pandemic: Part 2 Priscilla Weigel Join us as we continue our conversation with Tracy Schreifels, MS, LMFT, IMH-E®, the Executive Director of the Ellison Center.  She helps us understand what the research is showing about young children and their development following a global pandemic. Our “tried and true” approaches from the past may not be successful.  We discuss strategies that can support children as they build key foundations for later development and help early educators and families provide important routines and connections to build skills. 2024-10-15T09:26:53Z 27:45 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml 80x3 Podcast Series: Focusing on Equity to Create Inclusive and Welcoming Early Childhood Environments - Part 2 Priscilla Weigel Angela Clair, Director of Early Childhood Services at Wilder Child Development Center, joins Priscilla Weigel and Beth Menninga to share her center's story of rethinking their approach to expulsion with the goal of truly being inclusive.  How can we include parents and staff to shift our organizational thinking and practices in our responses to big behaviors so that our doors welcome and support all children to thrive in our early childhood programs?  2024-07-22T13:33:25Z 29:23 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Essential Elements of Infant and Toddler Environments: Health and Safety Priscilla Weigel CICC Coach Lead, Jacy Nylander joins Priscilla Weigel to discuss a key topic for our youngest learners, health and safety.  Listen to their conversation about ways you can create an environment that is safe, calm, clean, and fresh. 2024-06-24T09:38:45Z 19:08 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml 80x3 Podcast Series: Focusing on Equity to Create Inclusive and Welcoming Early Childhood Environments - Part 1 Priscilla Weigel Join Dr. Nicole Evans from Embracing Equity and Beth Menninga and Priscilla Weigel of CICC as they discuss the central role of equity in creating inclusive early childhood environments.  Dr. Evans presents a useful framework for taking action at three levels to promote equity in organizations. Examples are shared of how and where learning organizations identified needs and made changes aimed at creating more equity at the individual, cultural and systems levels. As we think about where to begin a focus on equity in early childhood environments, the group talks about ways to create strong family partnerships as a powerful first step. 2024-06-10T15:29:09Z 34:26 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Safety Checks for Your Environment: Tips and Tricks Priscilla Weigel Listen as Priscilla Weigel and guest Brenda Lowe, CICC Coach Lead, discuss an important health and safety topic.  They walk through the daily process of checking your child care environment for safety dangers that can cause harm to children and adults.  The conversation walks through some tips and tricks for making this process smooth and key to your daily routine.  2024-06-04T09:39:17Z 24:20 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Muhimadda joogtaynta iyo jadwalka horumarinta caafimaadka ilmaha qaybta labaad (The Importance of Routines and Schedules for Children's Health Development Part 2) Marian Hassan and Bureeqo Dahir <div>Dhacdadan, Bureeqo Dahir, Tababaraha CICC, iyo martida khaaska ah Marian Hassan ayaa wada hadlaya muhiimada ay leedahay samaynta joogtayn iyo jadwalyo goobta caruurnimoda hore. </div>In this episode, Bureeqo Dahir, CICC Coach, and special guest Marian Hassan discuss the importance of establishing routines and schedules in the early childhood setting. 2024-05-31T09:21:32Z 20:43 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Doorka adeeg-bixiyaha/Baraha ee Daryeelka Hore (The Role of the Provider/Teacher in Early Care) Marian Hassan and Bureeqo Dahir Qaybtan, Bureeqo Dahir, CICC Coach, iyo marti-sharaf gaar ah Marian Hassan ayaa ka wada hadlay doorka baruhu ku leeyahay daryeelka hore iyo goobaha waxbarashada.In this episode, Bureeqo Dahir, CICC Coach, and special guest Marian Hassan discuss the role of the educator in early care and education settings.    2024-05-31T09:13:47Z 20:41 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Muhiimadda Ciyaarta ee Goobaha Daryeelka Hore iyo Waxbarashada ee Soomaalida (The Importance of Play in Somali Early Care and Education Settings) Marian Hassan and Bureeqo Dahir Qaybtan, Bureeqo Dahir, Tababaraha CICC, iyo martida khaaska ah Marian Hassan ayaa ka wada hadlaya muhiimadda ay ciyaartu u leedahay carruurta yaryar.In this episode, Bureeqo Dahir, CICC Coach, and special guest Marian Hassan discuss the importance of play for young children. 2024-05-31T09:10:55Z 21:01 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Building Weight Inclusive and Weight Neutral Practices with Children Priscilla Weigel Listen as Priscilla Weigel interviews our guest, Alyssa Greene, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Eating Disorder Specialist, and currently at the Minnesota Department of Health in the Children and Youth with Special Health Needs and Disabilities Division.  Alyssa shares some key practices that can help set children up for a healthy view of their own bodies, acceptance of all body sizes and shapes, and how we as parents and professionals can advocate for people of all body sizes in your space whether that is children or adults.  2024-05-29T08:06:51Z 30:21 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml El papel del adulto en el juego (The Role of the Adult in Play) Karina Pliego Vergara Únase a nosotros mientras nuestros invitados, Ronan y Karina, exploran la importancia que nosotros, como adultos, tenemos cuando se trata de los niños y el juego. ¿Cómo podemos motivar a los niños a explorar su entorno y brindarles las herramientas que necesitan para florecer en su desarrollo a través del juego? Escuché puntos importantes sobre lo crucial que es nuestro papel como adultos en el salón de clase.Join us as our guests, Ronan and Karina, explore the importance that we, as adults, have when it comes to children and play. How can we motivate children to explore their environment and give them the tools they need to flourish in their development through play? Listen in on great points about how crucial our role is as adults in the classroom.  2024-05-20T09:37:13Z 20:05 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml La importancia del juego (The Importance of Play in a Child's Life ) Karina Pliego Vergara Escuché a nuestros invitados, Ronan y Karina, hablar sobre la importancia del juego en el desarrollo de los niños pequeños. Ronan destaca formas en las que podemos fomentar el juego positivo tanto dentro como fuera del salón de clase. Únase a nosotros mientras exploramos estas ideas.Listen in as our guests, Ronan and Karina, talk about the importance of play in the development of young children. Ronan highlights ways that we can encourage positive play both within the classroom and out. Join us as we explore these ideas.  2024-05-20T09:29:45Z 22:55 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Every Child Can Fly Priscilla Weigel <div>Please Join Priscilla Weigel as she talks with Jani Kozlowski, Technical Assistance Specialist at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Jani shares her story and what led her to write her book, Every Child Can Fly: An Early Childhood Educator's Guide to Inclusion.  </div><div>Additional Resources Related to this podcast:</div><div><ul><li>Jani’s website: <a href="http://www.everychildcanfly.com/" target="_blank">www.everychildcanfly.com</a>  </li><li> Every Child Can Fly: An Early Childhood Educator's Guide to Inclusion <ul><li><a href="https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/every-child-can-fly-an-early-childhood-educators-guide-to-inclusion" target="_blank">https://www.gryphonhouse.com/books/details/every-child-can-fly-an-early-childhood-educators-guide-to-inclusion</a>  </li></ul></li><li> Research and Studies on Inclusion<ul><li><a href="https://ectacenter.org/topics/inclusion/research.asp" target="_blank">https://ectacenter.org/topics/inclusion/research.asp</a>  </li></ul></li><li>Indicators of High-Quality Inclusion<ul><li><a href="https://ectacenter.org/topics/inclusion/indicators.asp" target="_blank">https://ectacenter.org/topics/inclusion/indicators.asp</a></li></ul></li></ul>New book coming out on June 1st: <ul><li>Empowering Your Child to Fly: A Family's Guide to Early Childhood Inclusion<ul><li><a href="https://shop.gryphonhouse.com/products/empowering-your-child-to-fly-a-familys-guide-to-early-childhood-inclusion?variant=48539511357732" target="_blank">https://shop.gryphonhouse.com/products/empowering-your-child-to-fly-a-familys-guide-to-early-childhood-inclusion?variant=48539511357732</a></li></ul></li></ul></div>   2024-05-16T13:24:00Z 28:24 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Part 2: Supporting Infants and Toddlers through Extended Separations and Reunions Priscilla Weigel In this second part of our discussion, former CICC Coaching Manager, author, and Early Childhood Advocate Beth Menninga returns to share insights on extended separations and reunions with infants and toddlers. We discuss military deployment, divorce/break up or split households, work travel, incarceration, foster care, hospitalization, immigration related separations, teacher leaves, and change of classroom or care setting.  2024-05-06T12:46:50Z Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Part 1: Supporting Infants and Toddlers through Routine Separations and Reunions Priscilla Weigel Listen as former CICC Coaching Manager, author, and Early Childhood Advocate Beth Menninga joins Inclusion Matters and shares key practices to support our youngest learners through common daily separations and reunions.  2024-05-06T12:43:39Z 31:02 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Part 2: Supporting Quality Play Relationships-Preschoolers Priscilla Weigel Join in our second part of a discussion on the importance of play with Dr. Sue Starks, Professor of Education and Chair of Early Childhood at Concordia University St. Paul.  We discuss the fact that play is a developmental need and that all children show us what they need through play.  Quality play is encouraged through the supports, prompts, activities, and experiences that we provide in the early childhood setting. Listen as Dr. Starks encourages us all to play! 2024-04-30T09:12:24Z 20:39 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Part 1: Supporting Quality Play Relationships-Infants and Toddlers Priscilla Weigel Listen as our guest, Dr. Sue Starks, Professor of Education and Chair of Early Childhood at Concordia University St. Paul, talks about one of her passions, supporting play in young children.  Dr. Starks shares that play is relationship based and your environment matters.  How can you align your space to foster early social emotional connection through play? Join us as we explore this important topic.  2024-04-30T09:05:29Z 23:15 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Early Childhood Special Education: The Role of the ECSE Teacher Priscilla Weigel Join us as we hear from our CICC Intern, Loretta Campbell, Early Childhood Special Educator (ECSE) and Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Master’s student.  We discuss the role of the ECSE teacher and the relationship between special education and child care, highlighting key relationship-building and support for the family which benefits the child and all who care for them. 2024-04-08T08:58:09Z 19:51 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml CMV and Congenital CMV: Part 2 Priscilla Weigel Join us for this important episode of Inclusion Matters as we discuss critical information for all those interacting with young children.  Our expert guests, Gina Liverseed, CMV Nurse Specialist, Minnesota Department of Health, and Amanda Devereaux, Program Director, National CMV Foundation, give an overview of CMV or Cytomegalovirus, share facts about who is at risk, how it is spread, symptoms, treatment, and ways that we can deter the spread of CMV in early childhood settings.Need More Information? <ul><li>Talk to your healthcare provider.</li><li>Minnesota Department of Health website:  <a href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/CMV">Health.mn.gov/CMV</a></li><li>National CMV Foundation: <a href="https://www.nationalcmv.org/">Nationalcmv.org</a></li></ul> 2024-02-23T13:58:44Z 16:33 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml CMV and Congenital CMV: Part 1 Priscilla Weigel Join us for this important episode of Inclusion Matters as we discuss critical information for all those interacting with young children.  Our expert guests, Gina Liverseed, CMV Nurse Specialist, Minnesota Department of Health, and Amanda Devereaux, Program Director, National CMV Foundation, give an overview of CMV or Cytomegalovirus, share facts about who is at risk, how it is spread, symptoms, treatment, and ways that we can deter the spread of CMV in early childhood settings.Need More Information? <ul><li>Talk to your healthcare provider.</li><li>Minnesota Department of Health website:  <a href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/CMV">Health.mn.gov/CMV</a></li><li>National CMV Foundation: <a href="https://www.nationalcmv.org/">Nationalcmv.org</a></li></ul> 2024-02-23T13:43:36Z 16:35 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml 80x3 Podcast Series: Early Childhood Budgets, Boards, and Brain Development - Part 3 Priscilla Weigel Join our guests, Amanda Ziebell Mawanda, Art Rolnick, and Jamie Bonczyk in this three-part series as they discuss how budgeting decisions in the early childhood education sector translate into positive brain development in young children.  Barriers are highlighted as we talk through ways to foster organizational shifts, economic investment, stressing board recruitment and engagement as ways to support your organization’s work.  2024-01-29T12:42:54Z 30:18 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml 80x3 Podcast Series: Early Childhood Budgets, Boards, and Brain Development - Part 2 Priscilla Weigel Join our guests, Amanda Ziebell Mawanda, Art Rolnick, and Jamie Bonczyk in this three-part series as they discuss how budgeting decisions in the early childhood education sector translate into positive brain development in young children.  Barriers are highlighted as we talk through ways to foster organizational shifts, economic investment, stressing board recruitment and engagement as ways to support your organization’s work.   2024-01-29T12:32:32Z 31:09 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml 80x3 Podcast Series: Early Childhood Budgets, Boards, and Brain Development - Part 1 Priscilla Weigel Join our guests, Amanda Ziebell Mawanda, Art Rolnick, and Jamie Bonczyk in this three-part series as they discuss how budgeting decisions in the early childhood education sector translate into positive brain development in young children.  Barriers are highlighted as we talk through ways to foster organizational shifts, economic investment, stressing board recruitment and engagement as ways to support your organization’s work.     2024-01-16T12:11:24Z 29:24 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota-The Family Connector Program Priscilla Weigel Join us as we talk with Ashley Olthoff from the Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota.  She is the Director of the Family Connector Program, set up to help families feel more connected and be more equipped to navigate systems and access resources. For more information, please visit:<a href="https://dsamn.org/" target="_blank">https://dsamn.org/</a> 2024-01-12T13:35:30Z 23:19 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Centers for Independent Living in Minnesota Priscilla Weigel Join us as we talk with Heather Stillwell, Strategic Initiatives Lead at the Southeastern Minnesota Center for Independent Living, Inc. (SEMCIL).  Learn about SEMCIL and the 5 Core Services which are provided free of charge to anyone who identifies as having a disability in the 11 counties in SE Minnesota.  Heather also explains that there are 8 other Centers for Independent Living that serve every county in Minnesota.  Listen for information on this amazing free support. 2023-12-04T12:15:48Z 19:35 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Liderazgo y dirección de programas: Apoyando a educadores y niños pequeños en nuestros programas (Program Leadership and Management: Supporting Educators and Children in Our Programs) Karina Pliego Vergara En este episodio de Inclusion Matters, damos la bienvenida a Angele Sancho Passe, autora de numerosos libros, uno de los cuales habla sobre el liderazgo y dirección de programas. Como líder, ¿cómo podemos apoyar a nuestro equipo de educadores, especialmente a los educadores que hablan español? Únase a nosotros en esta conversación donde hablamos sobre el importante papel que desempeña el liderazgo en el apoyo tanto a los educadores como a los niños.In this episode of Inclusion Matters, we welcome Angele Sancho Passe, author of many books, one of which highlights Leadership and Program Management. As a leader, how can we support our team of educators, especially Spanish-speaking educators? Join us in this insightful conversation in which we talk about the important role leadership plays in supporting both educators and children.  2023-11-30T14:13:50Z 21:44 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Processing the Impact of the Pandemic on Young Children and Ourselves Priscilla Weigel Tracy Schreifels,  Executive Director of Ellison Center in St. Cloud, MN joins us for an important conversation centered around the pandemic and what it was like for young children and their families.  We discuss some key questions that can help us to begin to process the impact. What are our bodies holding related to this trauma?  How do we process and name our experiences so we can start to heal?  How do we help young children organize their experiences and move forward?  2023-09-27T13:21:26Z 25:35 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Successful Learner Equation Priscilla Weigel Inclusion Matters welcomes Olivia Christensen and Jon Vaupel from the Minnesota Department of Education, Division of Early Learning to discuss supporting children and their learning pathway-starting with kindergarten.  This podcast highlights the Successful Learner Equation, which recognizes that children are always ready to learn and that it is the responsibility of adults and systems to be ready to support all children as they grow and develop, and as they transition to kindergarten.  Listen and learn more about this exciting way to look at a child’s foundation for learning.  For more information on the Successful Learner Equation, please visit:<a href="https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/early/"> https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/early/</a> 2023-08-28T12:57:56Z 35:32 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Autism Diagnosis: One Family’s Experience Priscilla Weigel 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. 2023-07-21T10:30:21Z 41:56 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Apoyo de coaching de CICC: No estás solo (CICC Coaching Support: You Are Not Alone) Karina Pliego Vergara Escuche a nuestra entrenadora de CICC, Karina Pliego Vergara, describir la forma en que el coaching gratuito de CICC puede mejorar y apoyar el trabajo que realiza como educador de la primera infancia para brindar atención de calidad a todos los niños. Listen as our CICC Coach, Karina Pliego Vergara describes the way CICC free coaching can enhance and support the work you do as an early childhood educator to provide quality care for all children. 2023-06-29T07:17:16Z 10:54 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Sensory Supports for Young Children Who Have or Are Experiencing Trauma Priscilla Weigel Pediatric Occupational Therapist Alyssa Mason joins us for another discussion about the sensory needs of young children in our care. For those who have experienced trauma or may be experiencing trauma, what can we provide related to support, how do we understand possible triggers, and how can we be informed and in-tune to a child and the messages they are sending through their behavior?  This podcast recording was funded by Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW) <a href="https://www.gtcuw.org/our-work/innovation/80x3/" target="_blank">80x3 - Resilient from the Start</a>. 2023-06-26T09:36:03Z 24:04 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Supporting Sensory Needs Through Transitions Priscilla Weigel In this episode we welcome back Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Alyssa Mason.  We discuss ways to support all children, and especially those with sensory differences, during key transitions in the early childhood setting.  Lunch and naptime are often tricky and Alyssa helps set children and adults up for success with her strategies. This podcast recording was funded by Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW) <a href="https://www.gtcuw.org/our-work/innovation/80x3/" target="_blank">80x3 - Resilient from the Start</a>. 2023-06-26T09:26:37Z 30:49 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Adaabta Ilmaha iyo Toosinta Saxan (Positive Behavior Guidance) Podcastigan wuxuu ka hadlaysaa Adaabta Ilmaha iyo toosinta saxan oo ah mid ku salaysan  xiriir wanaagsan oo ilmaha lala wadaago. This podcast talks about Child Discipline and discipline based on a good relationship with the child. 2023-06-06T12:26:50Z 21:51 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Dismaha iyo Baraaraha Nolosha Ilmaha iyo Qoyska (Protective Factors) Marian Hassan and Bureeqo Dahir Podcastigani wuxuu ka hadlayaa  “Protective Factors” oo ah qaab faa’iido wayn u leh dhismaha iyo baraaraha nolosha ilmaha iyo qoyska. This podcast talks about "Protective Factors" which are a very useful way to build and nurture the life of the child and the family. 2023-06-06T11:08:47Z 28:25 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Help Me Connect: Resources for Families Priscilla Weigel Minnesota Help Me Connect is an online service navigator that connects expectant and parenting families with young children to services in their local communities that support healthy child development and family well-being. Listen as our guest, Shawn Holmes of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Help Me Connect Coordinator, shares an overview of the amazing resources this website provides. 2023-06-05T13:00:59Z 23:41 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml ¿Qué pasa cuando hay un nuevo miembro en la familia? Cambios con la llegada de un nuevo hermano(a) (What happens when there's a new member of the family? Changes with the arrival of a new sibling) Karina Pliego Vergara     En este episodio, Karina Pliego, CICC Support, da la bienvenida a Ronan Hernandez-Pratt para hablar sobre la importancia de preparar a los niños cuando llega un nuevo miembro a la familia. Escuche las estrategias y el apoyo que podemos brindar para facilitar esta transición importante.In this episode, Karina Pliego, CICC Support, welcomes Ronan Hernandez-Pratt to talk about the importance of preparing children when a new member arrives in the family. Hear about strategies and support we can provide to ease this important transition. 2023-06-05T12:31:08Z 20:22 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Los beneficios del aprendizaje al aire libre (The Benefits of Outdoor Learning) Karina Pliego Vergara En este episodio, Karina Pliego, CICC Support, y el invitado Ronan Hernandez-Pratt hablan sobre los maravillosos beneficios del aprendizaje y el juego al aire libre y los pasos y estrategias a tomar en cuenta al planificar el tiempo al aire libre. 2023-05-30T14:39:24Z 21:27 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Understanding Picky Eaters: Setting the Stage for Healthy Eating Habits Priscilla Weigel 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.    2023-05-30T12:35:37Z 26:03 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Creating Safe Play Areas Priscilla Weigel Keeping children safe while they are playing in their early childhood setting is key to quality care.  Listen as we welcome Sarah Hawley, Child Care Health Consultant and Public Health Nurse.  She gives essential tips to consider when you are preparing and maintaining your play spaces and shares strategies to lessen injuries, keep children and staff safe, and provide positive outdoor or indoor large muscle play. 2023-05-22T15:49:24Z 22:56 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Supporting the Sensory Needs of Young Children Priscilla Weigel Our guest in this episode of the Inclusion Matters podcast is Alyssa Mason, Pediatric Occupational Therapist from M Health Fairview. She joins us to discuss the sensory systems and sensory needs of young children in our care. This first conversation talks us through "a day in the life of a preschooler in child care" from a sensory needs perspective. This podcast recording was funded by Greater Twin Cities United Way (GTCUW) <a href="https://www.gtcuw.org/our-work/innovation/80x3/" target="_blank">80x3 - Resilient from the Start</a>.  2023-04-14T10:05:01Z 28:21 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Safe and Healthy Naptime Routines Priscilla Weigel Our guest, Public Health Nurse Sarah Hawley from Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants, joins Inclusion Matters for another episode, this time focusing on safe and healthy naptime routines, policies, and practices.  Sleep is essential for overall good health of the child and the whole family.  Listen and gain resources and tools to support quality sleep for young children while in child care.Don't forget about these helpful CICC Tip Sheets:<ul><li><a href="https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/sites/default/files/courses/swf/Safe%20and%20Healthy%20Naptime%20Routines.pdf">Safe and Healthy Naptime Routines</a></li><li><a href="https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/sites/default/files/courses/swf/Rutinas%20seguras%20y%20saludables%20para%20la%20siesta%20%28Safe%20and%20Healthy%20Naptime%20Routines%29.pdf">Rutinas seguras y saludables para la siesta</a> </li></ul> 2023-03-24T09:52:29Z 22:22 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Early Childhood Special Education in Minnesota-Post Covid Realities Priscilla Weigel In this episode, our guest Danielle Hayden, Supervisor of Early Childhood Special Education at the Minnesota Department of Education joins us to provide an overview of the state of the state as it relates to early intervention across Minnesota in post-Covid realities.   2023-02-13T10:23:51Z 15:05 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Fududeynta Fahamka Caafimaadka Madaxa (Demystifying Mental Health) Marian Hassan and Bureeqo Dahir Dhacdadan (af Soomaaliga ah) Bureeqo Dahir, CICC Coach kaa ah, iyo martida gaarka ah Marian Hassan waxay ka wada hadlayaan muhiimadda fahamka Caafimaadka Maskaxda iyo baahida loo qabo isgaarsiinta iyo macluumaadka wadaagga mowduucan muhiimka ah.  Waxay sidoo kale sharraxaan sida Caafimaadka Maskaxda u saameeyo dhinac kasta oo nolosheena ah - shucuur, cilmi nafsi, iyo wanaag bulsho; sida aan dareemeyno, u fikirno, u dhaqanno, una xiriirno kuwa kale. In this episode (in Somali) Bureeqo Dahir, CICC Coach, and special guest Marian Hassan discuss the importance of understanding Mental Health and the need for communication and information sharing around this important topic.  They also explain how Mental Health affects every aspect of our lives- emotional, psychological, and social well-being; how we feel, think, behave, and relate to others. 2023-02-01T14:54:02Z 25:42 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml When to Exclude Children from Child Care Due to Illness Priscilla Weigel Our guest Sarah Hawley of Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants is back again for another episode to support healthy child care settings.  Priscilla Weigel and Sarah discuss the common illnesses that require exclusion from child care settings and why.  Policies and communication with families and staff are also discussed as well as illness that does not require exclusion.  2023-01-19T14:12:37Z 23:34 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Child Care Staffing Crisis: One Site’s Process Priscilla Weigel Join us for this special episode of Inclusion Matters as we talk with Margaret Mahowld, Director of Calvary Child Care.  She shares her path to hope in the staffing crisis detailing her step by step plan to keep her child care setting open and able to continue to support families. 2022-12-22T10:02:50Z 18:10 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Keeping the Team Safe and Well Priscilla Weigel Public Health Nurse Sarah Hawley, from Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants talks with us about ways to keep the whole team healthy in a child care setting. Staff health directly effects the health of children and their families.  Sarah talks with us about ways we can build a healthy lifestyle and also keep germs at bay in the workplace and keep those germs from spreading to families. 2022-11-23T10:50:46Z 25:58 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Importance of Health Screening for Young Children Priscilla Weigel Inclusion Matters hosts a conversation with Faith Kidder, a Child Health Consultant from the Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Team at the Minnesota Department of Health.  Faith leads us through a discussion about the importance of early screening for young children and the ways that Minnesota supports this process through many resources like Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT), a federal program to ensure the children who are eligible for Medical assistance receive appropriate timely preventive well child health care. 2022-10-31T12:04:35Z 21:30 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Health Precautions Related to Covid-Updates as of September 29, 2022 Priscilla Weigel Our guest, Sarah Hawley, RN, BSN, PHN, shares the most recent updates to the precautions and expectations that child care settings need in place related to the current Covid status.  This episode covers an overview of the CDC’s CURRENT Operational Guidance to Support In-person Learning.    2022-10-03T10:45:18Z 26:26 Inclusion, consultation, child care, health and safety https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Follow Along Program: Minnesota Department of Health Priscilla Weigel Our guest Michele Kvikstad, Program Coordinator for Follow Along in Minnesota joins us to share about this wonderful free program for families.  Michele highlights the way the Follow Along Program helps support caregivers of infants and young children to track their child's development and let you know if your child is playing, talking, growing, moving, and behaving like other children the same age. Listen and learn more about this great free resource for families. <a href="https://www.health.state.mn.us/mnfap" target="_blank">https://www.health.state.mn.us/mnfap</a>  2022-09-15T10:32:06Z 20:38 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Waqtiyo wax lagu Baro Ilmaha Guriga (Teaching Moments with Babies at Home) Ruman Farah Podcast-kan waxaan kaga hadlaynaa sida waalidiinta/daryeelayaashu ay u bilaabi karaan inay caruurtooda wax ku baraan guriga, sida daqiiqad kasta oo ay la qaataan ubadku u tahay waqti waxbarid, waxqabadyada waalidiintu kula samayn karaan caruurtooda guriga, iyo dhammaan faa'iidooyinka korriinka ee baritaanka dhallaanka.  In this podcast we are discussing how parents or caregivers can start educating their little ones at home, how every moment spent with a child is a teaching moment, activities parents can do with their little ones at home, and over all developmental benefits teaching babies.  2022-09-15T09:58:28Z 21: 27 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Parent Aware : Minnesota’s Child Care Quality Rating System Priscilla Weigel Join us as we learn about Parent Aware from our guest, Katie Hoffman, Director of Quality Improvement at Child Care Aware of Minnesota.  We walk through the history, the principles, and the many benefits of becoming a Parent Aware Rated child care program.  2022-08-31T10:53:08Z 24:33 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Supporting Breast Feeding in Child Care Priscilla Weigel Public Health Nurse and owner of MN Child Care Health Consultants, Sarah Hawley, joins us on this episode to share ways early childhood professionals can create a “breastfeeding friendly” child care setting.  Sarah highlights the health benefits of breastfeeding and the ways that supporting this personal parent decision can enhance the overall setting. 2022-07-25T15:36:36Z 21:48 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Caring for Multi Aged Groups in a Family Child Care Setting Priscilla Weigel Kim Woehl, one of our CICC Coaches and a former licensed family child care provider, joins this episode.  Kim has many useful insights as to how to meet the needs of many different children at various ages and stages in the family child care setting.  She shares strategies related to building a flexible yet consistent routine, and tip and tricks that calm chaos and meet varied needs.   2022-07-25T15:25:17Z 17:14 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Help Me Grow MN : Helping Families and Helping Early Childhood Professionals Priscilla Weigel  In this episode, we host Anna Paulson, from Region 11 Help Me Grow as she shares the many ways Help Me Grow MN (HMGMN)  supports the healthy development of young children.  She highlights the way HMGMN enables parents, caregivers, professionals, and others to know when there are child development concerns and who to contact when these concerns arise.  An early start can change long-term outcomes for children.  Early services can mean fewer or no services later in life.  That is the goal.  Listen and learn more about the ways Help Me Grow MN meets that goal and supports those caring for young children along the path to success.   2022-07-25T15:14:08Z 19:37 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Utilizing the MACMH Toolkit for Healing-Centered Practice Priscilla Weigel In this episode, Priscilla Weigel talks with MACMH Infant & Early Childhood Director Lauren Moberg about work the MN Association for Children’s Mental Health has been doing as a part of the MN Preschool Development Grant to support professionals in early care and education in their working with young children and families who have experienced stress and trauma. To view the toolkit, click <a href="https://macmh.org/publications/resources-for-healing-centered-practice/">HERE</a>   2022-07-14T14:45:21Z 24:54 Inclusion, consultation, child care, mental health https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Encouraging Healthy Foods and Eating Habits Priscilla Weigel Inclusion Matters welcomes back our friend Sarah Hawley of Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants to talk about helping children develop healthy eating patterns.  Sarah shares ways that early childhood educators can set a strong foundation for those in their care by providing opportunities to explore healthy foods and use positive modeling to encourage healthy choices.  She also shares wonderful free resources available to help you plan fun activities and share solid information with families. 2022-06-02T10:26:12Z 27: 43 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Hmong Early Childhood Coalition Zang Vang-Lee Mloog peb ob tus qhua tshwj xeeb Nis Xyooj thiab Zaag Vaaj-Lis, sawv cev ntawm Hmong Early Childhood Coalition, piav txog txoj kev pab thiab kev txhawb nqa tsev neeg Hmoob uas muaj thiab saib xyuas cov menyuam yaus.  Nis thiab Zaag nkawv tau txhawb nqa lub coalition uas muaj lub hom phiaj los txhawb tsev neeg hmoob kom lawv nrhiav tau txoj kev rau cov menyuam Hmoob kom lawv tau kev kawm ntawv ntxov uas muaj nus nqis thiab zoo tshaj.   Listen as our special guests Nee Xiong and Zang Vang-Lee of the Hmong Early Childhood Coalition share information about this wonderful support and resource for Hmong families caring for young children.  Nee and Zang have been instrumental in building this important coalition whose mission is to empower Hmong families to seek opportunities to ensure that Hmong children have access to quality early childhood education.   2022-04-26T14:36:37Z 19: 31 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Hmong Early Childhood Summit Zang Vang-Lee Bao Vang and Dao Xiong of the Hmong Early Childhood Coalition join Inclusion Matters to share information about the upcoming Hmong Early Childhood Summit.  In this episode, we learn about past summits and the purpose of these summits, which is to create awareness, educate and empower Hmong parents, caregivers, and community leaders to access resources and services for school readiness so that Hmong children can enter school ready to learn. Npaub Vaj thiab Ntaub Xyooj sawv cev ntawm Hmong Early Childhood Coalition koom nrog Inclusion Matters los qhia txog lub Hmong Early Childhood Summit uas yuav muaj tshwm sim tom ntej no.  Nyob rau hauv qhov lus tawm qhia no, peb kawm txog lub summit lossis lub rooj tawm tswv yim txoj kev qhia thiab kev pab yav tas los.  Tsis tas li ntawd, peb yuav kawm ntxiv txog lub hom phiaj uas yog los tsim kom muaj kev paub, kev kawm, thiab kev txhawb nqa cov niam txiv Hmoob, cov kws saib xyuas menyuam, thiab cov coj hauv zej zog kom lawv paub txog cov kev pab npaj menyuam Hmoob ua ntej lawv mus kawm ntawv.   2022-04-26T14:31:54Z 18: 34 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Finding Our Calm Supporting One Another During Staffing Shortages Priscilla Weigel Join us as we welcome Jacy Nylander, CICC Coaching Lead, as we discuss the current state of the field of early childhood.  As our field experiences the combination of the pandemic and ongoing social inequities it has led to a staffing shortage and in turn, affected how professionals, families, and children are existing in the community together.  We’ll focus on 3 areas that have been greatly impacted, our sense of safety, connection, and self-efficacy.    2022-04-19T12:32:31Z 23: 11 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Safe Supervision: Keeping Everyone Safe When Meltdowns Occur Priscilla Weigel We welcome back Sarah Hawley, RN, BSN, PHN of Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants to discuss the important topic of Active Supervision.  The discussion centers around what is meant by Active Supervision, what strategies need to be in place for the safety of all, and what can be done when challenges occur related to behavior in the early childhood setting. 2022-03-24T16:24:54Z 26: 16 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml MN Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network Priscilla Weigel Our guest Dr. Jennifer Hall-Lande, a lead researcher on the MN ADDM Network, invites us into a helpful discussion related to early care and education.  She specializes in research in early identification and prevalence of autism and other developmental disabilities at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration and the Masonic Institute on the Developing Brain (MIDB).  She is also a clinical psychologist and serves as the CDC’s Act Early Ambassador to Minnesota.  Dr. Hall-Lande shares updated information about national autism numbers as well as Minnesota’s prevalence and explains the way this critical information is gathered.  She discusses symptoms of autism and shares ways that the early childhood educator can assist families as they navigate the pathway to diagnosis.  2022-03-24T16:21:10Z 23: 59 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Hawlaha Dibadda ee Carruurta (Outdoor Activities for children) Ruman Farah Carruurtu waxay u baahan yihiin inay dibadda ku ciyaaraan maalin kasta, xitaa xilliga jiilaalka. U soo bixida bannaanka si ay u ordaan, u boodaan, u qayliyaan, waxay u ogolaataa carruurta inay isticmaalaan muruqyadooda waaweyn oo ay ka shaqeeyaan tamar dheeraad ah.  2022-03-14T15:58:47Z 16: 43 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Muhiimadda ay Leedahay Ciyaarta (The importance of play) Ruman Farah Ciyaartu waxay u ogolaataa carruurta inay isticmaalaan halabuurkooda iyagoo horumarinaya male-awaalkooda, maskaxdooda, iyo jidh ahaan, garasho iyo xoog shucuureed. Ciyaartu waxay muhiim u tahay horumarka maskaxda ee caafimaadka qaba.    2022-03-14T15:51:16Z 14: 54 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Medical Side of Behavioral Concerns Priscilla Weigel 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!  2022-03-07T13:33:53Z 25: 36 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Children with Special Health Needs Priscilla Weigel We welcome Sarah Hawley, RN, BSN, PHN of Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants back to the podcast.  In this episode, we discuss the inclusion of children with special health needs into your childcare setting. Sarah shares information about the Americans with Disabilities Act and how it pertains to the enrollment of a child with special health needs.  We also learn more about the critical importance of the Individualized Child Care Program Plan (ICCPP) and the key collaborative partnership with the family. For more information on this topic, Download this <a href="https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/resource-library/tipsheet/what-americans-disabilities-act-ada" target="_blank">tip sheet</a>, listen to another<a href="https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/podcast-inclusion-matters/americans-disabilities-act-ada-part-one" target="_blank"> podcast </a>on the same topic, and visit <a href="https://www.ada.gov/" target="_blank">https://www.ada.gov/</a> 2022-03-07T09:53:28Z 28:07 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Getting Your Team on the Same Page with Health & Safety Procedures Part 2 Priscilla Weigel Sarah Hawley of Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants joins us again to elaborate on ways to create ongoing training methods that help ensure quality and safe care for all children in a child care setting.  Our discussion focuses on simple ways leadership can set up routines that provide opportunities for your team to learn together and elaborates on the ways that this process can help retain staff.  2022-02-01T14:29:05Z 18:37 Inclusion, consultation, child care, health and safety https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Getting Your Team on the Same Page with Health & Safety Procedures Part 1 Priscilla Weigel Listen in as our guest, Public Health Nurse Sarah Hawley, of Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants, discusses ways to implement good procedures that will help ensure that your team is well trained in health and safety protocols. Sarah shares suggestions for implementing a training process that reinforces and reminds regularly so that your health and safety procedures are consistent across the whole team. 2022-02-01T14:27:05Z 17:37 Inclusion, consultation, child care, health and safety https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Multilingual Learner Support through WIDA Early Years Priscilla Weigel WIDA stands for World Class Instructional Design and Assessment and is part of the Wisconsin Center for Educational Research at UW Madison. They are THE experts in working with Multilingual Learners and their families.  Listen and learn how to meet one of the new Minnesota Knowledge and Competency Framework new competency areas, Working with Multilingual Learners and their Families.  Join us as we welcome Cindy Check and Carmen Cook who are partnering with the MN Department of Education and working to lead this work to share free resources and essential actions for all those working with young children, equipping them to support multilingual learners. To learn more about the available resources for educators working with young multilingual learners and their families, visit<a href="https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/early/highqualel/multiling/"> </a><a href="https://education.mn.gov/MDE/dse/early/highqualel/multiling/" target="_blank">MDE: Multilingual Learners</a>. You will find links to gain access to the WIDA Early Years training as well as additional resources and support. For information regarding training support, please contact Cindy Check at <a href="mailto:cindycheck61@gmail.com" target="_blank">cindycheck61@gmail.com</a> or 952-594-2745.  2022-01-25T14:14:18Z 20:06 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Cómo inscribir a su hijo o hija en Kindergarten (How to enroll your child in Kindergarten) Karina Elze ¿Es el momento de elegir el colegio de tu hijo o hija y no sabes cuándo ni por dónde empezar? Únase a Karina Elze, miembro de la junta directiva en CICC y anteriormente especialista en RBPD, mientras habla con Nandi Solorzano, especialista en comunicaciones de las Escuelas Públicas de Minneapolis. Nandi compartirá el proceso sobre cómo y cuándo comenzar a inscribirse al colegio por primera vez con las Escuelas Públicas de Minneapolis. 2022-01-20T10:50:33Z 21:46 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml 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) Karina Elze 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. 2021-12-20T15:59:01Z 21:44 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Muhimadda joogtaynta iyo jadwalka horumarinta caafimaadka (The Importance of Routines and Schedules for Children's Health Development) Bureeqo Dahir Marak dhallaanka iyo socodbaradka ay qayb ka yihiin waxqabadyada iyo caadooyinka caadiga ah ee la yaqaan, waxay la koraan xiriirka dadka ay la falgalaan waxayna helaan dareen lahaanshaha iyo isku kalsooni iyo kalsooni dheeraad ah marka hawl maalmeedkooda la saadaaliyo lana yaqaan. Jadwal maalinle ah oo joogto ah iyo nidaamyo tallaabo  tallaabo  ah ayaa carrurta siinayo maalin la saadaalin karo. Jadwalka iyo niddamka joogtada ah ee goobta daryeelk kooxda iyo gurigaba waxay caawiyaan carruurta. 2021-12-20T15:55:56Z 16:35 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Technology- Saamaynta tignoolajiyada, warbaahinta bulshada (caafimaadka maskaxda) iyo sida loogu isticmaalo ujeedada. Ruman Farah <ul> <li dir="ltr"> What is Technology? (Waa maxay Tignoolajiyadu/Farsamada?) </li> <li dir="ltr"> Advantages and Disadvantages of Technology for Children? (Faa'iidooyinka iyo khasaarooyinka farsamada ee carruurta?)  </li> <li dir="ltr"> Screen Time management (Maaraynta Waqtiga Shaashada) </li> <li dir="ltr"> Social media and mental health in youth. (Warbaahinta bulshada iyo caafimaadka maskaxda ee dhalinyarada)  </li> </ul> 2021-12-20T15:53:09Z 20: 07 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Muhiimadda Akhriska iyo Qoraalka Hore(The Importance of Early Literacy) Marian Hassan Early Literacy waa aasaaska hore ee dhismaha akhriska iyo qoraalka. Ilmuhu waxay u baahan yihiin fursado badan oo ka dhisa aasaaska akhriska iyo qoraalka. Ilamaha akhris iyo qoraalkoodu wacan yahay wayku fiicnaadaan daruusta, wayna ku hormaraan guud ahaan waxbarasha. Waalidka ama Daryeeluhu kaalin wayn ayay ka geysan karaan dhismaha aasaaska akhrisa iyo qoraalka kaalintaas oo ah ilmaha oo si joogto ah buug loogu akhriyo, loogu sheekooyo loona siiyo fursado badan oo luqada  xageeda ah. Marian Hassan oo ah Tacliimiye ah sigaarana u taageerta dhismaha akhriska iyo qoraalka waxay waxnooga sheegi muhiimadda aasaaska hore ee akhriska iyo qoraalka u leeyahay ilmaha, iyo kaalinta waalidka iyo daryeelahu ka geysan karaan dhismaha aasaaska akhriska iyo qoraalka. 2021-12-20T15:49:29Z 19: 17 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Creando empatía a través de los libros para niños (Creating Empathy Through Children’s Books) Karina Elze ¿Cuál es la importancia de agregar libros multiculturales a nuestras bibliotecas de preescolar? Únase a Karina Elze y mientras habla con Claire Undis, maestra de EL. Juntas compartirán la importancia de leer historias donde los niños puedan verse a sí mismos en las páginas, así como historias diferentes a ellas para crear empatía. El podcast está grabado en español.What is the importance of adding multicultural books to our preschool libraries? Join Karina Elze as she speaks with Claire Undis, EL teacher. Together they will share the importance of reading stories where children can see themselves in the pages, as well as stories different from themselves, to build empathy. The podcast is recorded in Spanish. 2021-12-07T10:57:40Z 27:20 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Cómo ayudar a los niños durante el proceso de duelo en la escuela (How to help a grieving child in a child care setting ) Karina Elze ¿Cómo puedes apoyar a los niños durante el proceso de duelo? Únase a Karina Elze, miembro de la junta directiva en CICC y anteriormente especialista en RBPD, mientras habla con Tania Rivera y Mirla Peralta,  Circulo de Amigos Child Care Center. Juntas compartirán algunas estrategias para apoyar a los niños que están pasando por el proceso de duelo. 2021-11-29T16:12:26Z 21:43 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Behavior in the Early Childhood Setting (Part 2) Proactive Ways to Help Lessen Behaviors that Challenge Us Priscilla Weigel Angeline Kallhoff and Tari Niemeyer, two of our CICC coaches, join us to continue our discussion of ways to respond to young children when they exhibit challenging behavior.  They share some proactive ways to set both you as the caregiver and the child up for success and calm the situation.  2021-11-18T14:58:15Z 21:21 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Behavior in the Early Childhood Setting (Part 1) Common Responses to Behaviors that Challenge Us Priscilla Weigel Join us for our podcast episode with two of our CICC coaches, Angeline Kallhoff and Tari Niemeyer as we discuss some common responses to behavior challenges that may occur in the early childhood setting.  They discuss how our verbal response has the ability to teach a child some new skills if we think about how we phrase things.  2021-11-18T14:55:10Z 20:39 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Trauma Responsive Care in Early Childhood Settings (Panel Discussion) This panel was hosted by the Center for Inclusive Child Care and Minnesota Association for Children's Mental Health on the 29th of July, 2021 to discuss Trauma Responsive Care in Early Childhood Settings. Trauma-Responsive Care in Early Childhood Settings Panel with Arielle Handevidt- Director of Early Childhood at Northside Achievement Zone, Tania Rivera- Program Manager at Circulo De Amigos Child Care Center, Lily Crooks- Director of Seward Child Care Center, and Nedra Robinson- Early Childhood Program Manager at Simpson Housing Services. 2021-10-13T11:39:44Z 1:02:32 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Benefits of a Positive ECSE Partnership Priscilla Weigel We wrap up the series with Kiley Hendrick, ECSE Teacher, St. Paul Public Schools, and Jackie Johnson, CICC Coach by discussing what is helpful in the ECSE-child care partnership and what are some possible roadblocks to success?  2021-10-13T11:31:56Z 21:39 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Special Education and Early Childhood Educators Partnership Success Priscilla Weigel Kiley Hendrick, ECSE Teacher, St. Paul Public Schools, and Jackie Johnson, CICC Coach join us for part two to discuss key components of success in the partnership between child care and ECSE. 2021-10-13T11:28:53Z 18:30 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Early Childhood Special Education: The System and Process Priscilla Weigel Join us as we host Kiley Hendrick, ECSE Teacher, St. Paul Public Schools, and Jackie Johnson, CICC Coach in a discussion of an overview of the early childhood special education, the system, and the process of evaluation. 2021-10-13T11:26:07Z 20:15 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Minnesota Autism Resource Portal Part 2 Priscilla Weigel Our guests from the MN Department of Human Services Autism Resource Portal, Nicole Berning, and Kim Hicks join us again to showcase the amazing resources located in the portal.  They discuss ways it can be helpful to early childhood professionals and to parents.This podcast was recorded in 2021. For the most up-to-date information on autism, please visit the CDC website at:<ul><li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/autism/index.html">https://www.cdc.gov/autism/index.html</a></li></ul> 2021-09-07T10:18:27Z 14:06 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Minnesota Autism Resource Portal Part 1 Priscilla Weigel 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:<ul><li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/autism/index.html">https://www.cdc.gov/autism/index.html</a></li></ul> 2021-09-07T10:13:39Z 14:18 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Trauma Responsive Care in the Early Childhood Setting Part 2 Priscilla Weigel 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. 2021-07-12T12:54:18Z 23: 57 Inclusion, consultation, child care, children's mental health https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Trauma Responsive Care in the Early Childhood Setting Part 1 Priscilla Weigel 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. 2021-07-12T12:51:31Z 21: 45 Inclusion, consultation, child care, play, child development, mental health https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Self Care for Child Care Providers Part 2 Priscilla Weigel 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.  2021-07-07T10:17:58Z 13: 57 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Self Care for Child Care Providers Part 1 Priscilla Weigel 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. 2021-07-07T10:14:03Z 15:14 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml ABUURITAANKA JAWI CIYAARTA KU FIICAN (CREATING A RICH PLAY ENVIRONMENT) Marian Hassan 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. 2021-06-29T12:25:28Z 11:04 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Caruurta leh baahiyaha gaarka ah: Isbeddelada (Children With Special Needs: Transitions) Marian Hassan Podcastigan waxay ka hadlaysaa Caruurta u Baahan Caawimaada dheeraadka ah iyo waqtiyadaTransitions. Labadan mowduuc waa kuwo macalimiinta iyo daryeelayaashu inta badan dhib u arkaan ka hadalkood. Balse maaqaalku wuxuu ka hadlaa sida Ilmaha u baahan caawimaadda dheeraad ka ah loo caawiyo waqtiga transitionka, waqtigaas oo ah xiliga u dhexeeya waqtiga ilmuhu dhameeyaan ciyaarta ama hawl ay gacanta ku hayeen noqoto inay joojiyaan tu-kalana bilaabaana. Waxay siin daryeelaha siyaabo badan oo waqtigan looga dhigo mid u fudud ilmaha iyo daryeelahaba.   2021-06-29T12:21:17Z 11:54 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml ILMAHA UU HAYSTO WALAACA BADAN (CHILDREN EXPERIENCING STRESS) Marian Hassan Podcastigani wuxuu ku saabsan yahay ilmaha walaaca badan hayo, iyo  waxyaabaha kala duwan oo walaaca ku keena, iyo sidii daryeeluhu joogto ugu darsi lahaa xaaladooda isla markaana u raaci lahaa qaabab dejiya waxna ka badala  guud ahaan caafimaadkood.     2021-06-29T12:12:32Z 15:41 Inclusion, consultation, child care, stress https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Staying safe outside Brenda Lowe In this second episode of this two-part series on outdoor play and extending the classroom outside, Brenda Lowe and Dana Ellingson take a deeper dive into the benefits of outdoor play. They discuss the Early Childhood Educator's role in playing outside and also more intentional opportunities utilizing common outdoor and classroom materials that can extend the learning experience that engage children and ignite their natural curiosity. 2021-06-16T12:33:20Z 18:44 Inclusion, consultation, child care, play, child development https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Considerations for outdoor play and safety Brenda Lowe In this first episode of this two-part series on extending the Early Childhood classroom outdoors, Brenda Lowe and Dana Ellingson discuss the importance of outdoor play and some health and safety concerns to consider. They discuss using practical and creative ways to expand the classroom learning to the great outdoors and also how that in itself can present many rewards and challenges.  In addition to health and safety concerns for children, topics of cultural responsiveness and respecting parental concerns are addressed when thinking about supporting outdoor play.  2021-06-16T12:27:47Z 15:30 Inclusion, consultation, child care, play, child development https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Welcoming Babies! Partnering with Parents to Ease the Transition to Child Care Beth Menninga How do we welcome babies and their families into our childcare programs? Join Beth Menninga, RBPD Manager at CICC, as she talks with Sheryl Warner, Family Child Care Provider, as Sheryl describes her walk with parents and babies who are coming to her childcare program for the first time. Attending to parenting approaches; ongoing conversation and coordination; helping children adapt to new routines; self-awareness and tenderness are all discussed as a part of establishing the relationship with families as a key element to welcoming babies. 2021-05-13T13:33:30Z 21:52 Inclusion, consultation, child care, family childcare, parenting, FFN, parents https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Outdoor Learning Part 2 (Changing the Scenery and Safety Concerns) Priscilla Weigel   Joey Schoen from Dodge Nature Preschool continues our discussion of outdoor learning and shares about ways to set up for success.  Communication and planning are essential components. Listen and learn ways you can use items that you may have in inventory that will enhance the play outdoors! 2021-04-29T11:02:33Z 21:42 Inclusion, consultation, child care, children's development, children's play https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Outdoor Learning Part 1 (The Benefits of Outdoor Learning) Priscilla Weigel Children and adults both benefit from time outdoors!  We can use our outdoor space in a way that encourages amazing learning for the children in our care. Listen as our guest, Joey Schoen, from Dodge Nature Preschool, shares ways to set up your outdoor space to maximize the learning and fun potential for children.  2021-04-26T14:16:12Z 19:24 Inclusion, consultation, child care, children's development, children's play https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Impact of Stress on Young Children Part 2 Priscilla Weigel  In part two of the conversation with our guest Dr. Molly Harney we discuss ways that we as caregivers can provide a buffer for young children experiencing stress levels higher than what is healthy for them.  Listen as Dr. Harney helps us understand tools and ways to nurture and support to build resilience. 2021-03-25T11:10:07Z 19:33 Inclusion, consultation, child care, stress, anxiety, https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Impact of Stress on Young Children Part 1 Priscilla Weigel Join host Priscilla Weigel as she talks with guest Dr. Molly Harney about the impact of stress on young children.  In part one of this two-part conversation they discuss the three types of stress and some of the signs we may notice when children are in distress due to toxic levels of stress in their lives.  2021-03-25T11:06:49Z 19:44 Inclusion, consultation, child care, stress, anxiety, https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Role of the Adult in Play Priscilla Weigel We play a crucial role in supporting a child’s play.  Listen as author and CICC Coach Sandy Heidemann joins us for another podcast on the importance of play.  She talks about our role as observer and stage manager, expanding on how we can help build play success for children.  She also gives us different ways we can be a part of the play.  We can use parallel play as a tool, be a co-player, or a play leader or facilitator.   2021-02-23T11:03:23Z 18:42 Inclusion, consultation, child care, children's development, children's play https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Importance of Play in a Child’s Life Priscilla Weigel Author and CICC Coach Sandy Heidemann joins us and she shares the ways play supports and enhances a child’s development of language, motor skills, cognitive skills, and social-emotional skills.  2021-02-23T10:34:50Z 17:26 Inclusion, consultation, child care, children's development, children's play https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Music and Preschool Development Priscilla Weigel Join our guests from MacPhail Center for Music, Early Childhood Music Educators, Jane Tate, and Cari Gregerson as we discuss the developmental pathway of preschoolers and how music can help build skills.  Song ideas and other useful activities are shared.  2021-02-23T10:30:42Z 19:48 Inclusion, consultation, child care, music, children's development https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Music and Toddler Development Priscilla Weigel Join our guests from MacPhail Center for Music, Early Childhood Music Educators, Jane Tate, and Cari Gregerson as we discuss the developmental pathway of toddlers and how music can help build skills.  Song ideas and other useful activities are shared.   2021-02-23T10:27:01Z 22:20 Inclusion, consultation, child care, music, children's development https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Music and Infant Development Priscilla Weigel Join our guests from MacPhail Center for Music, Early Childhood Music Educators, Jane Tate, and Cari Gregerson as we discuss the developmental pathway of infants and how music can help build skills.  Song ideas and other useful activities are shared.  2021-02-23T10:21:37Z 21:23 Inclusion, consultation, child care, music, children's development https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Music and Learning Connection Priscilla Weigel Listen as podcast guests Dianna Babcock and Jane Tate of MacPhail Center for Music discuss the evidence that music does have a positive impact on a young child’s executive functioning skills.  Helpful tips for infusing music into your setting will also be shared. 2021-02-11T11:31:16Z 20:56 Inclusion, consultation, child care, music, children's development https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Benefits of Music on Children's Development Priscilla Weigel Listen as Priscilla Weigel and her guest Dianna Babcock of MacPhail Center for Music chat about the way music can enhance learning.  They discuss the benefits music has on a young child’s overall development, specifically emotional regulation, working memory, and attention, which supports school readiness and overall executive functioning. 2021-01-20T13:43:40Z 14:09 Inclusion, consultation, child care, music, children's development https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Attachment: Using Transitional Objects to Cope with Separation and Change Beth Menninga Part 5 of our series on attachment continues the conversation on helping children cope with separation, and explores the use of transitional objects as supports. 2020-06-02T10:15:40Z 11:17 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Attachment: Supporting Parent Child Relationships and Separation Beth Menninga During Part 4 of our series on attachment, Dr. Mary Harrison shifts the focus of our conversation to the topic of separation, and ways early childhood educators promote parent child relationships during arrivals and departures. 2020-06-02T10:13:07Z 12:09 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Attachment and Exploration Beth Menninga Part 3 of our series on attachment continues the conversation about responsive caregiving practices, with a focus on the importance of providing a secure base for infants and toddlers as they begin to explore the world. 2020-06-02T10:11:11Z 11:03 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Attachment and Child Care Relationships Beth Menninga In Part 2 of our series on attachment, Beth Menninga and Dr. Mary Harrison discuss how early childhood educators can promote strong relationships between caregivers and very young children through responsive, consistent caregiving.  2020-06-02T10:09:20Z 10:05 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Attachment: What is it and when does it develop? Beth Menninga This CICC podcast in the first in a series focusing on attachment during the first two years of life, and the role that early educators play in this important social emotional process. Beth Menninga welcomes Dr. Mary Harrison as a guest speaker and they kick off the series by defining attachment, describing when we begin to see attachment behaviors and what those look like with infants and toddlers. 2020-06-02T10:05:21Z 16:19 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Strategies for Successful Transitions Priscilla Weigel There are specific things you can do to improve the way your group moves through the transitions present in your schedule.  Brenda Lowe shares these with Priscilla Weigel in this podcast. 2020-04-14T14:02:11Z Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Importance of Planned Transitions Priscilla Weigel Planning is essential when you are setting children up to move through a transition. Priscilla Weigel and Brenda Lowe discuss three steps to help you determine if a transition needs to stay or go in the schedule of your day. 2020-04-14T14:02:03Z 9:30 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Change Happens-- Transitions within your Child Care Setting Priscilla Weigel Priscilla Weigel and Brenda Lowe discuss the need for transitions as a planned part of the day. The two share about the behaviors that can occur during a transitions and how understanding and observation can help you decide whether all of your transitions are necessary. 2020-04-14T13:56:55Z 10:29 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Inclusion Part 2- Promoting a Sense of Belonging Priscilla Weigel What do you need to have in place to welcome and provide nurturing care to all children? Priscilla Weigel and CICC coach Kris Hellwig walk through some of the essential components that create success for all children, regardless of their needs. They discuss ways to set up your environment, teach tools and activities, and answer questions honestly and clearly.  2020-04-14T13:28:56Z 9:58 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Inclusion Part 1- The Foundation of Our Practice Priscilla Weigel Priscilla Weigel and CICC Inclusion Coach Kris Hellwig discuss ways that you can build an inclusive foundation in your child care setting. Kris shares her perspective as a seasoned coach and as a parent of a child with special needs, allowing the listener insight into both sides of this important relationship of care. The two expand on the importance of acknowledging differences and discuss ways you can do that through modeling and reassurance. 2020-04-14T13:23:05Z 9:51 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Center for Inclusive Child Care Coaching Part 3- Continuous Quality Priscilla Weigel Priscilla Weigel wraps up this three part series highlighting the CICC coaching process with guests, Dana Ellingson and Jackie Johnson, both CICC coaches.  They review the coaching model and discuss the way a coaching partnership wraps up.  Relationships of support are emphasized throughout the coaching process so the three converse about how those essential relationships are sustained and how the CICC Continuous Quality Improvement Plan plays a major role in building long term sustainability of new skills and strategies. 2020-03-11T12:06:48Z 9:40 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Center for Inclusive Child Care Coaching Part 2- Goals and Action Plan Priscilla Weigel In part two of her conversation with CICC coaches Dana Ellingson and Jackie Johnson, Priscilla Weigel asks about goal setting and mapping out the plan for success in the coaching relationship. The CICC Continuous Quality Improvement Plan is highlighted.  2020-03-11T12:04:25Z 10:30 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Center for Inclusive Child Care Coaching Part 1- Building Relationships Priscilla Weigel Priscilla Weigel begins a three part conversation with two CICC coaches, Dana Ellingson and Jackie Johnson. They discuss the CICC coaching process in both a center-based and family child care setting and how the first connections build a supportive partnership. 2020-03-09T11:32:40Z 10:30 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Teamwork in the Child Care Setting- Resolving Conflicts Priscilla Weigel Conflict can happen when adults spend time together. What are the practices that you follow to support your teaching team when issues arise? This podcast addresses ways to create space for conversation in a respectful manner that helps clear the air so the team can function properly and positively. 2020-02-04T13:22:32Z 11:11 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Teamwork in the Child Care Setting- Communication with Families Priscilla Weigel Families are an essential part of the child care community.  This podcast addresses the need for clear procedures for sharing information with families, for connecting with families and for creating a sense of belonging for not just the child but for the entire family in your child care setting. 2020-02-04T13:11:45Z 9:23 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Teamwork in the Child Care Setting- Planning Ahead Priscilla Weigel Priscilla Weigel is joined by colleagues Beth Menninga and Brenda Lowe to continue the conversation related to creating a supportive team.  The discussion centers around ways to plan for coordination and building a teamwork approach to care for young children. 2020-02-04T13:09:16Z 9:49 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Teamwork in the Child Care Setting- Building Routines that Support Success Priscilla Weigel During this podcast, Priscilla Weigel talks with CICC team members, Beth Menninga and Brenda Lowe about building routines of support for adults who provide care to children in child care settings. How do we plan for each day? What does a shared task schedule look like and what does it need to include? 2020-02-04T13:05:19Z 9:37 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Child Care Aware: Seeking Child Care--The Provider Perspective Priscilla Weigel Licensed child care providers in Minnesota can make sure that they are providing updated information about their child care setting to families by using the Business Update Tool. Deb Spaeth and Priscilla Weigel walk through the process.   2019-12-17T13:13:28Z 9:55 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Child Care Aware- Families Seeking Child Care for Children with Unique Needs Priscilla Weigel Deb Spaeth continues the conversation with Priscilla Weigel and they discuss the resources available for families searching for a good child care fit for their child with unique needs. 2019-12-17T13:05:24Z 9:51 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Child Care Aware- Information for Families Seeking Child Care Priscilla Weigel CICC welcomes Deb Spaeth, Child Care Information Specialist and Outreach Coordinator for Child Care Aware of Minnesota.   The Parent Tool Kit is highlighted which is available free to families seeking a child care placement for their child.   2019-12-17T13:02:27Z 10:44 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Partnering with Parents--Healthy and Supportive Boundaries Priscilla Weigel Michele Fallon, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, joins Priscilla Weigel to continue their discussion about partnering with families.  The focus of this podcast communicates the way healthy boundaries relate to the significant partnership with a parent.  Tips are shared for ways to build connection. 2019-12-17T12:46:41Z 10:10 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Partnering with Parents--Building a Supportive Relationship Priscilla Weigel Priscilla Weigel spends time with Michele Fallon, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant discussing the essential connection with families when you are caring for young children.  The two examine ways to provide parents the opportunity to be heard and supported, in order to build healthy foundations. 2019-12-17T12:42:58Z 9:09 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Family Child Care Setting--Meeting Varying Needs Priscilla Weigel Guest Vicki Thrasher Cronin joins us again to discuss how to meet the needs of unique learners as well as those children with differing physical needs in the family child care setting. Family child care supports varied needs in that it already provides multi-age learning experiences. How do those connect to planning for care of a child with special needs? 2019-11-05T14:39:17Z 12:14 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Family Child Care Setting--Setting Up the Environment for Success Priscilla Weigel Guest Vicki Thrasher Cronin gives strategies to provide a family child care environment to care for and educate children with special needs. She shares the essentials of creating an accepting and inclusive environment that supports children of all abilities. 2019-11-05T14:36:15Z 10:16 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Partnering with Parents--Cultivating A Relationship Priscilla Weigel Michelle Fallon, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, joins Priscilla Weigel to discuss the ways in which child care providers can promote healthy parent/child and family relationships and how the quality of the relationship between parents and providers can impact the child.  2019-11-05T14:29:01Z 10:10 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Release of Information Cindy Croft When developing policies around confidential information what type of documentation do you need to have in place to ensure that it is secure?  Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel discuss key components of a Consent to Release Information Form that you should have in place. 2019-06-25T15:53:25Z 9:41 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Data Privacy and Confidentiality Cindy Croft Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel discuss scenarios that come up in a child care setting related to confidential data.  What is appropriate for you to share?  The hosts examine the essential factors necessary to review when gathering and sharing private data.  2019-06-25T15:48:31Z 10:00 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Questions from a Parent--Literacy and School Readiness Cindy Croft Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel field questions from the parent of a preschooler. They explain how everyday activities are developing pre-literacy skills helping to prepare children for kindergarten. 2019-06-25T10:54:27Z 10:17 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Infant Toddler Language Development: Part Four [Dhisidda Luuqadda ee Ubadka Dhashay iyo Kuwa Socodbaradka ah Qeybta 4] Firdaus Aden Qaybta afaraad waxay inoo sharaxaysaa arimo laxiriira waalidka iyo saamayta ay kuleedahay korinnimada ubadka yar yar iyo waxbarashadooda. 2019-06-12T10:19:57Z 8:43 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Infant Toddler Curriculum--Learning and Planning for Learning: Part Three [Ubadka Dhashay iyo Kuwa Socodbaradka ah Manhajkooda – Waxbarashada iyo Qorsheynta Waxbarashada Qeybta 3] Firdaus Aden Qeybta sadaxaad waxay kahadlaysaa sida ay muhiim utahay sida qofka caruurta wax baraya looga rabo in uu uqasdo waxabarashada uguna fiirsado habladhaqanka ubadka yar yar iyo kuwa socodka baradka sii uu ugu saleeyo waxbarashada korinimadooda. 2019-06-12T08:56:12Z 8:41 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Infant Toddler Curriculum--Learning and Planning for Learning: Part Two [Ubadka Dhashay iyo Kuwa Socodbaradka ah Manhajkooda – Waxbarashada iyo Qorsheynta Waxbarashada Qeybta 2] Firdaus Aden Qeybta labaad waxay sharaxaysaa sida saddax arimood oo laxiriira korinnimada sida ay saameeyn ugu leeyihiin qorshaynta manhajka. 2019-06-12T08:54:01Z 8:32 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Infant Toddler Curriculum--Learning and Planning for Learning: Part One [Ubadka Dhashay iyo Kuwa Socodbaradka ah Manhajkooda – Waxbarashada iyo Qorsheynta Waxbarashada Qeybta 1] Firdaus Aden Qeybta Koowaad Waxay kala dhigdhigaysaa arimo muhiim ku ah sida ay ubadka dhashay iyo kuwa socod baradka ah ay wax u bartaan. 2019-06-11T16:08:29Z 8:59 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Infant Toddler Language Development: Part Two [Dhisidda Luuqadda ee Ubadka Dhashay iyo Kuwa Socodbaradka ah Qeybta 2] Firdaus Aden Qeybtaan labaad waxay sharaxaysaa xeelado muhiim ah oo lagu dhaqmi karo oo sahlaya caruurta dhashay iyo kuw socodbaradka ah in luuqadaha iyo hadalka lagadhiso. 2019-06-11T13:20:46Z 8:53 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Infant Toddler Language Development: Part One [Dhisidda Luuqadda ee Ubadka Dhashay iyo Kuwa Socodbaradka ah Qeybta 1] Firdaus Aden Qeybtaan koowaad waxay ka hadlaysaa sida ay faaiido ugu tahay in ubadka dhashay iyo kuwa socodbaradka ah lagadhiso luuqadaha. 2019-06-11T12:59:29Z 8:52 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml For Parents--Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Cindy Croft This episode helps equip parents who are searching for child care options for children with unique needs. We discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the supports related to the law, and how parents can begin building a relationship with potential child care providers by using open-ended questions to gather the information needed to set their child up for success. 2019-05-21T14:45:56Z 9:23 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Setting Up the Environment to Meet the Physical Needs of All Children: Part Three Priscilla Weigel Priscilla Weigel and Vicki Thrasher Cronin end this series with an overview of ways to support parents understanding of their child"s temperament and learning style and how more activity infused through the day can be beneficial.  They also discuss building that supportive relationship with parents and how they can help facilitate positive change long term through referral and evaluation. 2019-05-21T09:11:06Z 15:16 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Setting Up the Environment to Meet the Physical Needs of All Children: Part Two Priscilla Weigel Priscilla Weigel and Vicki Thrasher Cronin continue their discussion of providing more physical movement by discussing what was needed to change the existing space and how the whole center helped make this idea a reality. 2019-05-21T09:07:51Z 16:27 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Setting Up the Environment to Meet the Physical Needs of All Children: Part One Priscilla Weigel Priscilla Weigel and special guest Vicki Thrasher Cronin discuss a child care setting that needed help with providing more physical activity and space for the children in their care. This three part series walks through the process of transformation.  Part 1 of this series focuses on the need for this group of children to participate in more rough and tumble play and how the process of creating these opportunities began. 2019-05-21T08:13:12Z 16:07 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Part Two Cindy Croft Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel continue their discussion about the Americans with Disabilities Act and child care programming, including effective inclusion strategies for children with special needs. 2019-03-13T13:47:56Z 13:56 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Part One Cindy Croft Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel discuss what the Americans with Disabilities Act is and what features of the civil rights law pertain to early childhood professionals and their child care programs. <a href="https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/sites/default/files/courses/swf/Ley%20de%20Estadounidenses%20con%20Discapacidades%20ADA%20-%20Primera%20parte.pdf">Haga clic aquí para ver una transcripción en español</a> 2019-03-13T11:53:49Z 13:00 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Curriculum from the Perspective of Infants and Toddlers: Part Three Cindy Croft In part 3 of this three part series of podcasts on infant and toddler curriculum, Cindy Croft, Priscilla Weigel and Beth Menninga describe three important learning contexts and the use of a cycle of planning, observing and adapting to implement curriculum. 2019-03-07T10:42:55Z 12:08 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Curriculum from the Perspective of Infants and Toddlers: Part Two Cindy Croft In Part 2 of this three part series of podcasts on infant and toddler curriculum, Cindy Croft, Priscilla Weigel and Beth Menninga describe how three key developmental tasks can inform curriculum planning. 2019-03-07T10:41:05Z 13:28 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Curriculum from the Perspective of Infants and Toddlers: Part One Cindy Croft In Part 1 of this three part series of podcasts on infant and toddler curriculum, Cindy Croft, Priscilla Weigel and Beth Menninga discuss unique aspects of infant and toddler learning. 2019-03-07T09:19:17Z 11:14 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Emotional Environment [Dareenka ama Caadifadda Bay’adda Caruurta Laguhayyo] Firdaus Aden Maqaalkaan labaad wuxuu qaadaa dhigayaa dareenka iyo caadifadda jawiigga ilmaha lagu hayyo saamaynta ay ku leedahay dabeecadaha curuurta.  Qaabaynta iyo habeeynta bay’adda ilmahay lagu hayyo si ay caruurtu guul ugaaraan ayaa waxay tahay qodob muhiim ah oo tixgelin mudan. 2018-11-13T10:11:47Z 8:22 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Physical Environment [Bay’adda Caruurta Laguhayyo] Firdaus Aden Maqaalkaan wuxuu sharaxaad iyo tusaale kabixinayaa sida bay’adda cunuga lagu hayyo, qorshaha iyo jadwalka waxbarashada iyo caadada meesha kajirta, sida ay saamaynta baaxadda leh ay ugu leedahay sida caruurta ay u dhaqmayso ama dabeecadaha ubadka yaryar. 2018-11-13T10:03:47Z 8:19 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Play Issues [Arrimoh Laxirrira Ciyaarta] Firdaus Aden Maqaalkaan wuxuu talo kaasiinayaa muhiimadda ay leedahay xirfadaha ciyaarta ee kukordha ilmaha, wuxuuna maqaalkaan kusiinayaa xeelado lagu dhiiragalinayo caruur ubaahan in ay bartaan sida dadka loola ciyaaro.  Caruurtu waxaa lagayaabaa in ay layimaadaan dabeecado adag maadaama aysan weli xoogsan aqoontooda habladhaqanka bulshada oo loogabaahanyahy sida cunugu uu oo lajaanqaadi lahaa aduunka. 2018-11-13T09:48:55Z 8:39 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Challenging Behavior--Aggression [Dabeecadaha adag: Dagaalka/Gardarrada] Firdaus Aden Dagaalka ama gardarrada waa dabeecad labartay oo wax lagu raadiyo.  Mararka qaarkood caruurtu dagaal iyo xumaan beey wax kaaga raadinayaan sababato oo ah wa’ay kugu dayeen wa’ayna u shaqeeysey.  Caruurta waxaa lagu caawin karaa in xumaantaan ay qaabilaan ay kubedeshaan wanaag iyo samaan ayadoo loo marayo daryeel wax ku ool ah iyo in xirfado cusub cunuga labaro. 2018-11-13T08:38:28Z 10:19 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Development of Self-Regulation and its Impact on Behavior [Sida caruurta looga dhiso isxakamaynta iyo sida ay usaamayso dabeecadaha] Firdaus Aden Badanaa adadayga ay caruurtu muujiso waxay kamid tahay korinnimadooda. In caruurta labaro ereyada laxiriira waxa ay dareemayaan iyo iskaxamaynta waa muhiim sababta oo ah waxay baa bi’isaa dabeecadaha adag caruurtana waxay bartaa sida wanaagsan oo dadka loola dhaqmo. 2018-11-13T08:33:25Z 11:19 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml I’m Mad, I’m Sad--Helping Children with an Emotional Vocabulary [Waan xanaaqsanahay, waan caraysnahay: Sida caruurta loo baro ereyada laxiriira waxa ay dareemayaan] Firdaus Aden Caruurta waxaa marar badan layiraahdaa “afka kahadla” si ay arintaa ugu guulaystaan waxy ubaahanyihiin in labaro ereyada dareenkooda laxiriira.  Macalimiintaan siyaabo badan ayeey caruurta ereyada ugu kobcin karaan ayagoo u aqrinaya buugta, tusaalayn siinaya iyo siyaabo kale oo kacaawin kara caruurta in ay kufiicnaadaan sida dadka looladhaqmo dabeecadaha adag nah ay kafogaadaan. 2018-11-13T08:25:28Z 13:41 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Inclusion--The Foundation of Our Practice: Part One [Kamidnoqoshada: Waa aasaaska shaqadeena (Qaybta koowaad)] Firdaus Aden Waxaan si gaar ah ogabeeraan dagaynaa macluumaad ay soo saareen DEC iyo NAEYC oo ah ururo lashaqeeya caruurta.  Macluumaadkaasoo ah bayaankooda wadajirka iyo sida macluumaadkaas nooga caawinayo kobcinta kamidnoqoshoda goobta xanaanada iyo waxbarashada.  Sidoo kale, muhiimadda ay leedahay tageerada, kaqaybqaadashada iyo helitaanka fursadaha macluumaadkaan ayaa aas’aas u’ah baahida caruurta iyo shaqaalaha una ah xumin culus in lagu guulaysto kamidnoqoshada goobta wax barashada ubadka yar yar.  2018-11-13T08:22:18Z 10:00 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Sensory Processing from an Occupational Therapy Lens Cindy Croft In this podcast, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel talk with Gina Gibson, Occupational Therapist, Fraser, Minnesota, about what sensory processing can look like in a young child and how the child care environment can support sensory needs of young children. 2018-11-12T16:23:33Z 9:39 minutes Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Sensory Processing--Evaluation Process Cindy Croft In this podcast, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel talk with Gina Gibson, Occupational Therapist, Fraser, Minnesota, about what the evaluation process for sensory processing looks for a young child. 2018-11-12T16:21:15Z 10:38 minutes Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Weighted Objects and Deep Touch Input Cindy Croft In this podcast, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel talk with Gina Gibson, Occupational Therapist, Fraser, Minnesota, about guidelines for using weighted objects and other sensory interventions with young children. 2018-11-12T13:21:38Z 9:33 minutes Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml How Does Occupational Therapy Help Children? Cindy Croft <blockquote>In this podcast, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel talk with Gina Gibson, Occupational Therapist, Fraser, Minnesota, about what occupational therapy is and how an OT works with children around self care skills, sensory needs, and fine motor development. </blockquote> 2018-11-12T13:04:44Z 9:28 minutes Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Infants and Language Development Cindy Croft Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel continue their conversation with CICC’s Beth Menninga. The focus of this podcast is on language development in our youngest learners. Beth shares about essential ways we all can support a healthy foundation of communication by cueing in to the very simplest interactions and body language of infants. Joint Attention, parallel talk and self-talk are discussed. 2018-09-06T11:23:35Z Inclusion, consultation, child care, language, infant toddler https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Using Visual Supports in Early Childhood Programs: Part Two In part 2 of this series on effective use of  visual supports in the child care setting, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel share simple ways to develop and use visual supports for infants and toddlers. They discuss the way these tools support language and learning for our youngest children.   2018-08-13T14:07:28Z 9:46 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Using Visual Supports in Early Childhood Programs: Part One In this two part series on effective use of  visual supports, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel discuss the importance of using visuals when creating a positive social emotional and cognitive learning environment for young children. Examples and strategies for introducing and implementing a visual schedule and other visual supports in the early childhood setting are given. 2018-08-13T13:59:13Z 12:31 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Challenging Behavior--Putting the Pause Button between Impulse and Action [Dabeecadaha adag: Xakamaynta damaca inta uusan cunugu ficil qaadin] Markii macalinka ubadka yar yar waxbara uu cunugu laficiltamo, qof guuleeysanaya majiro.  Waxaan rabnaa caruurtu in ay bartaan in ay iskood wax u qabsadaan in ay yeeshaan xilkasnimo.  Waxaa masana lagarabaa caruurtii in ay waafaqsanyihiin nadaamka kajira goobta xanaanada iyo wax barashada iyo in ay bulshada xiriir wanaagsan lasamaystaan.  Maqaalkaan wuxuu kusiinayaa xeelado aad kaga caawinaysid caruurta in ay dhanka wanaagsan wax ka abaaran.   2018-06-04T16:39:51Z Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Challenging Behavior--Power Struggle With Young Children [Dabeecadaha adag: Caruurtoo kulaficiltama oo ay halkaa kadhalato halgan awoodeed ] Badanaa dabeecadaha adag oo ilmaha lagu arko waa wax kamid ah korrinnimadooda inta ay korayaan oo ay laqabsanayaan bulshada.  Caruurta in labaro sida ay waxa ay dareemayan u sheegan karaan iyo in labaro xirfado kale oo laxiriira isxakamaynta waxay tirtiri kartaa gardarrada oo ilmaha kale lagugardaroodo ayagoo baranayaa macaamil wanaagsan. 2018-06-04T16:38:16Z 11:22 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Fundamentals of Consultation [Muhiimadda ay Leedahay Tala Qaadashada] Muxuuyahay tababarka ama latalinta xagga Inclusion’ka ama kamidnoqoshada ay caruurtu carruurta kale lamid noqonayso iyo sida ay faa’iido ugu tahay caruurta xanaanada ubadka yaryar lagu hayyo jooga oo baaahida gaarka ah leh?  Podcast’kaan waa podacast ama maqaalka uguhoreeya maqaalada xirrirka ah oo laxirrira arinta tababarka ama latalinta xagga caruurta sida ay kuwa kale oga mid noqon lahaayeen. Muxuuyahay tababarka ama latalinta xagga Inclusion’ka ama kamidnoqoshada ay caruurtu carruurta kale lamid noqonayso iyo sida ay faa’iido ugu tahay caruurta xanaanada ubadka yaryar lagu hayyo jooga oo baaahida gaarka ah leh?  Podcast’kaan waa podacast ama maqaalka uguhoreeya maqaalada xirrirka ah oo laxirrira arinta tababarka ama latalinta xagga caruurta sida ay kuwa kale oga mid noqon lahaayeen. 2018-06-04T16:27:16Z 8:06 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Biting Concerns with Infants and Toddlers: Part Two In Part 2 of the series on biting behaviors, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel will offer strategies for both prevention and intervention of biting in early childhood programs. 2018-06-04T12:32:05Z 11:47 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Biting Concerns with Infants and Toddlers: Part One In this podcast, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel will look at the reasons behind infant and toddler biting behaviors from a development lens. 2018-06-04T12:26:18Z 11:32 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Family & Caregiver Partnerships--Infants & Toddlers In this podcast, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel discuss the importance of building a strong partnership between families and your child care program to benefit infants and toddlers ongoing development. We will include strategies for building relationships.   2018-06-04T11:40:38Z 12:01 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Prevention of Expulsion in Early Childhood: Part Three In the final podcast on expulsion, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel will talk about proactive steps to prevent expulsion from occurring 2018-05-01T13:49:43Z 9:41 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Prevention of Expulsion in Early Childhood: Part Two As we continue a conversation about expulsion in early childhood, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel will describe the unique Minnesota program called Inclusion Coaching offered through the Center for Inclusive Child Care. This program is a support that can help prevent expulsion and suspension. As we continue a conversation about expulsion in early childhood, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel will describe the unique Minnesota program called Inclusion Coaching offered through the Center for Inclusive Child Care. This program is a support that can help prevent expulsion and suspension. 2018-05-01T13:45:14Z 12:59 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Prevention of Expulsion in Early Childhood: Part One In this podcast, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel begin a three-part series on what expulsion means in early childhood and how it affects children and families. 2018-05-01T13:37:46Z 10:21 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Children's Theatre Company--Using Storytelling to Enhance Development: Part Three Cindy Croft Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel wrap up their series with Maria Asp and Laura Mann Hill from the Children’s Theatre by focusing on ways early childhood professionals can infuse their settings with storytelling. They share ideas for dramatic play, numerous ways to explore and show feelings, and ways to use open ended questions to encourage children to tell their own stories. You can use these same strategies in your program to help children increase language skills and confidence in their own 'stories'. 2017-03-20T12:50:52Z 15:49 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Children's Theatre Company--Using Storytelling to Enhance Development: Part Two Cindy Croft In part two of our podcast on storytelling, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel welcome Maria Asp and Laura Mann Hill. They share information about the Early Bridges program and the research they have done with the Center for Early Education and Development at the University of Minnesota to track the growth of literacy skills, social emotional skills, language usage, and play. Their enthusiasm for helping children learn to tell their own stories will fill you with joy! 2017-03-19T12:50:52Z 13:40 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Children's Theatre Company--Using Storytelling to Enhance Development: Part One Cindy Croft Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel welcome special guests from the Children's Theatre, Maria Asp, Neighborhood Bridging Director and Laura Mann Hill, Early Bridges Manager. In Part 1 of the three part series they share about their Early Bridges program It is an early childhood literacy program that uses storytelling and creative drama to promote language development and school readiness skills. Children may start with small steps in telling their own stories but with support, they become amazing storytellers! 2017-03-18T12:50:52Z 13:57 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Help Me Grow Part 2-- When I make a referral, what happens next? Cindy Croft Join Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel as they continue their discussion with Jayne Cox-Lindsey, Early Childhood Referral In-Take Specialist. Jayne shares with our listeners the next steps that occur once a child enters the Help Me Grow referral process. An example of a referral success story is shared by Jayne which points out the collaborative process that create success for a child and a family. 2017-03-08T11:50:52Z 13:29 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Help Me Grow Part 1-- What is it and when should I refer a child? Cindy Croft Join Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel as they talk with special guest Jayne Cox-Lindsey, Early Childhood Referral In-Take Specialist. Jayne shares information of the roll of Help Me Grow in our state, the referral process, who should be referred, and why child care providers are a critical piece of the early intervention process. 2017-03-07T11:50:52Z 15:45 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml When Concerns Arise--Answering the Common Questions Providers Have When They Have a Concern About a Child's Development Cindy Croft Join our guest host, May Lee Yang as she shares in Hmong the answers to three of the most common questions asked when there is a concern about a child’s development. May will share the steps that are essential to create a positive conversation with families as well as tips for setting up the conversation using observation and documentation. 2017-03-06T11:50:52Z 20:57 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Markuu Soo Siyaado Walaac--Jawaab celis ku saabsan wixii su'aalo ah oo daryeeluhu ka qabo tuhun ama walaac ku saabsan koriimada ilmo uu hayo Cindy Croft Kala soo qaybgala, Marian Hassan oo inoo marti gelin barnaaminkan iyadoo Afka Soomaaliga adeegsanaysa oo ka jawaab celin sadex su’aalood oo ah su'aalaha baddanaa la is waydiiyo marka uu soo siyaado walaac ku saabsan koriimadda ilmaha. Marian waxay nala wadaagi talaabooyinka ugu muhiimsan oo ay tahay in la qaado si loo sameeyo jawi wanaagsan oo waalidka lagula hadli karo oo suurto gelin kara wadda hadal fiyow iyo isfaham. Intaas oo ay dheer ahay talooyin ku salaysan adeegsiga ilmaha oo si joogto ah loo derso ama loo eego lana diiwaangeliyo dhowridaas si ay uga turjunto xaalada koriinka ilmaha iyo wixii isbedal ah oo jira oo waaridka lala wadaagi karo. 2017-03-05T11:50:52Z 12:33 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Motor Development of Toddlers--What to Expect and When to be Concerned (Part 2) Cindy Croft In the second part of our series on Infant and Toddler Development Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel continue their discussion of fine and gross motor milestones looking at the amazing period of 12 month-24 months. This time of incredible growth in physical skills sets the foundation for exploration, learning and peer interaction. Information about typical skills is shared as well as those things that cause us as caregivers to be concerned. The hosts share ways to encourage physical development through our interaction and engagement with toddlers. 2017-03-04T11:50:52Z 15:39 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Motor Development of Infants--What to Expect and When to be Concerned (Part 1) Cindy Croft In the first part of our series on Infant and Toddler Development Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel discuss critical milestones in an infant’s fine and gross motor development. Our hosts discuss common things to look for at the stages of 3 months through 1 year and highlight some concerns that would require further investigation. We will also talk about the ways child care providers and parents can encourage physical development at this important age. 2017-03-03T11:50:52Z 17:28 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Cuando Surgen Preocupaciones--Contestando las preguntas mas frecuentes que tienen los proveedores de cuidado cuando tienen una preocupación sobre el desarrollo de los niños (When Concerns Arise--Frequently Asked Questions) Cindy Croft Escuche a nuestra anfitriona, Marisol Chiclana mientras ella comparte contestaciones a las preguntas sobre tres (3) de las preguntas mas frecuentes que tienen los proveedores de cuidado cuando tienen una preocupación sobre el desarrollo de los niños. Marisol compartirá con usted consejos sobre la importancia de una conversación clara y positiva con las familias e ideas para estar preparados con documentación y recursos. 2017-03-02T11:50:52Z 07:45 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Language Development of Toddlers--What to Expect and When to be Concerned: Part Two Cindy Croft In the second part of our series on Infant and Toddler Development Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel continue their discussion of language milestones looking at the amazing period of 12 month-24 months. This time of incredible growth in communication skills sets the foundation for later learning and social interaction. Information about typical skills is shared as well as those things that cause us as caregivers to be concerned. The hosts share ways to encourage language through our interaction and engagement with toddlers. 2017-03-01T11:50:52Z 14:20 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Language Development of Infants--What to Expect and When to be Concerned: Part One Cindy Croft In the first part of our series on Infant and Toddler Development Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel discuss critical milestones in an infant’s language development. Our hosts discuss common things to look for at the stages of 3 months through 1 year and highlight some concerns that would require further investigation. We will also talk about the ways child care providers and parents can encourage language development at this important age. 2017-02-28T11:50:52Z 13:59 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Understanding Learning Disabilities--Inclusion Strategies for Meeting Learning Needs Cindy Croft Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel wrap up this four part podcast series with Martha Moriarty and Mary Beth Kelley of the Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota by discussing useful inclusion strategies for children who may have behavioral characteristics of ADHD or learning disabilities. Mary Beth shares many of the ways a setting can be adapted to meet the learning needs of all children and especially support those who struggle with language or attention. 2017-02-27T11:50:52Z 10:03 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Part Three Cindy Croft Mary Beth Kelley and Martha Moriarty share common red flags for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and who should make the diagnosis. Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel facilitate the conversation with their guests and discuss common misconceptions between a learning disability and ADHD. ADHD as a disorder is defined and the process of a diagnosis is covered based on the criteria in the DSM-V. 2017-02-26T11:50:52Z 10:08 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Understanding Learning Disabilities: An Overview of Learning Disabilities and Diagnosis: Part Two Cindy Croft Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel welcome guests Martha Moriarty and Mary Beth Kelley from the Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota for further discussion on what a learning disability may look like in young children. We will also discuss what the road to diagnosis can look like for families. 2017-02-25T11:50:52Z 15:24 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Understanding Learning Disabilities--Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota: Part One Cindy Croft Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel welcome special guests Martha Moriarty and Mary Beth Kelley from the Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota. This podcast series begins with an overview of services that this organization provides to children and adults of all ages in Minnesota. 2017-02-24T11:50:52Z 9:25 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Therapeutic Language--Language that Regulates: Part Two Cindy Croft In the second part of our series on using therapeutic language with young children, Colleen Dockendorf is a guest speaker with Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel. She will discuss specific ways to use therapeutic language as a philosophical framework to help you transform your interactions with children. Please listen for some practical ways to promote emotional literacy in young children, particularly those who need to communicate 'big' feelings. 2017-02-21T11:50:52Z 13:43 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Therapeutic Language--Language that Regulates: Part One Cindy Croft Cindy Croft, Priscilla Weigel and guest Colleen Dockendorf discuss this positive and intentional tool for calming dysregulation in young children. In the two-part podcast series, we will discuss the definition of therapeutic language and how benefits children in their social emotional development. In particular, we will discuss situations where our words can diffuse a situation for young children and help them feel safe and secure. 2017-02-20T11:50:52Z 12:19 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Encouragement and Effective Praise: Part Two Cindy Croft Encouragement and Effective Praise (Part 2): Priscilla and Cindy take the message of Part 1 on why we praise children and broaden the discussion with specific examples of effective encouragement. How do we respond to children in ways that help them feel successful and competent? Why is this important to their social emotional development? Tune in to hear more. 2017-02-12T11:50:52Z 12:04 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Encouragement and Effective Praise: Part One Cindy Croft In the first part of a two-part series on praise and effective encouragement for young children, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel will examine why it is important to use words that encourage a sense of accomplishment and competence in children. Why do we praise children? What makes for effective interchanges? Please listen for tips and tools for talking with your children. 2017-02-11T11:50:52Z 12:04 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Believe in Yourself as a Professional Cindy Croft In this podcast, Cindy and Priscilla encourage listeners to have confidence in your skills and abilities to provide an environment that gives children what they need based on developmentally appropriate practice rather than whatever the 'prevailing winds" may be. When it comes to the push for academics, we need to trust our early childhood education and training in what children need most to be successful learners in our environments. We also need to learn to articulate why our practices are part of 'readiness' for children along all their developmental domains. 2017-01-24T11:50:52Z 10:17 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Six Acquired Strengths for Children’s Mental Health--Awareness, Tolerance, and Respect: Part Three Cindy Croft In the final podcast of Dr. Perry’s Six Acquired Strengths, Priscilla Weigel and Cindy Croft will offer strategies for promoting awareness, tolerance, and respect in young children as they grow, develop, and reach their full potential. We want children to have friends, accept differences, and appreciate diversity in their world. The early childhood community can do many things to support children in these important emotional milestones. 2017-01-23T11:50:52Z 10:44 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Six Acquired Strengths for Children’s Mental Health--Self Regulation and Affiliation: Part Two Cindy Croft In Part 2 of Dr. Perry’s Six Acquired Strengths, we will discuss the importance of self regulation in preschoolers and its impact on social skill development. These two emotional milestones are essential to a young child’s learning and success now and later in life. You can do much to enhance their mastery of these ‘strengths’! 2017-01-22T11:50:52Z 11:37 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Six Acquired Strengths for Children’s Mental Health--Attachment: Part One Cindy Croft In this podcast, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel will discuss children’s mental health and Dr. Bruce Perry’s Six Acquired Strengths for emotional development in young children. We begin the discussion with attachment as the foundation for a child’s positive mental health. Listen to discover ways that early educators can build the responsive relationship by tuning in to children. 2017-01-21T11:50:52Z 8:28 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml New Spin on Challenging Behaviors Cindy Croft Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel lay out a three-pronged approach for setting staff up for success when it comes to children’s behavior challenges. We know that children experiment with behaviors as a way to grow and learn so preparing for what will inevitably occur is a good tool in preventing staff anxiety when issues arise. We will talk about Plan, Prepare, and Support! 2017-01-20T11:50:52Z 14:33 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Creativity--Looking for Children’s Cues Cindy Croft In this podcast, Priscilla Weigel and Cindy Croft will discuss children who can present challenges to us by their engagement. Some children are eager to participate in activities and others may need social prompting and encouragement in order to join in the fun. Children show creativity in many ways that can differ from our ideas; we need to read their cues to see when they need some help and when we need to follow their lead! 2017-01-19T11:50:52Z 14:33 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Meal Time--Magic or Mayhem: Part Three Cindy Croft In the conclusion of our series on daily activities in child care programs, we will talk about the benefits to children with and without disabilities that come from meal time. This is another area of the day when challenging behaviors can take our focus from what we are trying to accomplish like community-building, sharing, emotional regulation and other skills. What can you do when a child eats more slowly than their peers? What about a child who takes someone else’s food? Listen to this lively discussion of the important part of the day. 2017-01-18T11:50:52Z 14:51 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Group Time--Do you Love it or Dread it: Part One Cindy Croft There are many areas of programming where challenging behaviors occur. Group or circle time is often an activity where children can struggle to stay tuned in and adults can be frustrated by not meeting their goals for it. Listen to this podcasts for creative ideas on how to accomplish your goals with group time by thinking outside the box. 2017-01-16T11:50:52Z 11:07 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Emotional Sensitivity Cindy Croft Emotional sensitivity is the ease or difficulty with which a child responds emotionally to situations. Some children are very sensitive to what is going around them while others seem oblivious to the feelings or mood of peers. How can we help children learn empathetic skills and also learn about their own feelings and how to express themselves to others? This podcast will look at children’s sensitivity levels and how we as professionals can guide them in their relationships with others. 2017-01-13T11:50:52Z 15:39 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Intensity--I Want Your Energy! Cindy Croft Intensity as a temperament trait is all about the amount of energy a child uses to express his emotions, and we know that some children cry, talk, and laugh more loudly than anyone else in the program! We want to honor this natural trait in children for the good things about high intensity while also giving children tools for impulse control and friendship skills. Join Priscilla and Cindy as they discuss children with high intensity and the energy they seek from others. 2017-01-12T11:50:52Z 15:39 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Run Away or Run into Your Arms--Slow to Approach/Withdraw Cindy Croft A child’s initial tendency to respond to a new experience, new person, or new environment can be either ‘arms open wide’ or ‘wait-and-see’. Both types of approaches need our guidance as early childhood professionals to be sure that children are getting the social interactions they need to be successful and validation for their sense of self-esteem. If you work with either or both of these temperaments, you’ll want to listen to this engaging podcast. 2017-01-11T11:50:52Z 15:39 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Adaptability and Mood--How to Help Children with Change Cindy Croft Some children have difficulty when it comes to adjusting to attempts to change or influence what they are doing. Change is often hard for many of us when we are doing something we really enjoy! When you also factor in a child’s natural mood, you can find yourself in a struggle with a young child. In this podcast, Cindy and Priscilla will talk about ideas to help children who may struggle with adapting to changes in their world. 2017-01-10T11:50:52Z 15:39 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Activity Level--Children Who Need to Move! Cindy Croft Cindy and Priscilla discuss a temperament trait that is commonly associated with challenging behaviors in early childhood settings: activity level. While we often think first about a child who is really busy, children who have a low activity level need adaptations to the environment as well in order to have successful experiences. Listen to this podcasts for some strategies as you think about children and their movement in your programs. 2017-01-09T11:50:52Z 14:13 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Intro to Temperaments--How are Children Wired? Cindy Croft We will begin a series of podcasts on the major temperament traits that can relate to challenging behaviors at times. In the first podcast, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel talk about how temperament traits impact each of us as adults including our perceptions and relationships. When we consider children, we need to realize that they also come to us with a unique blend of the 10 temperament traits that influence their interactions with others. The more we understand ourselves and the children we work with, the more likely we will be to avoid some of the challenges that come with the extremes of temperament. 2017-01-08T11:50:52Z 14:40 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml A Child Who Flies “Under the Radar”--When a Diagnosis Isn’t Made: Part Three Cindy Croft In this podcast, we will continue the last conversation by looking at 4-5 year olds. It is easy at times to see a child’s behavior outside of the context of their age and stage. When we look again at what we are hoping to teach children in a larger sense, we can begin to appreciate some of those challenging behaviors as their way at reaching important milestones! 2017-01-07T11:50:52Z 11:49 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Choosing A Setting--What is the Best Option for a Child with Autism: Part Two Cindy Croft In our continued discussion with Pat Pulice, M.A., L.P., Vice President of Integrated Health Care at Fraser in Minneapolis, MN, we will look at different settings a child might be in who has an autism diagnosis and how to build a beneficial environment for children we serve. What kinds of supports are present in the therapeutic setting which help a child as they develop skills and when does an inclusive setting with typical developing peers offer other benefits to the child? Early educators can examine their environment for structure, routines, stimulation, and visual supports. Again, each child is an individual and their needs will vary but we will discuss some general strategies for inclusion. 2017-01-06T11:50:52Z 11:26 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Young Children with Autism--What Does the Label Really Mean: Part One Cindy Croft In the first of this series of podcasts, Cindy and Priscilla interview Pat Pulice, M.A., L.P., Vice President of Integrated Health Care at Fraser in Minneapolis, MN, on what the major characteristics of autism can look like in a young child, how early we might identify a child, and what the identification process includes for young children who may have development red flags for autism. As with all children, the important attitude is seeing who the whole child is and what can support their special needs as they grow and develop. 2017-01-05T11:50:52Z 13:38 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Sit Still, Don't Touch, Wait--Are We Setting Children Up for Success? Cindy Croft In this podcast, we will continue the last conversation by looking at 4-5 year olds. It is easy at times to see a child’s behavior outside of the context of their age and stage. When we look again at what we are hoping to teach children in a larger sense, we can begin to appreciate some of those challenging behaviors as their way at reaching important milestones. 2017-01-04T11:50:52Z 12:35 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Families--The Process of Grief and Loss of Dreams (Conclusion) Cindy Croft In the final session in this series, Priscilla Weigel and Cindy Croft will offer insights into some of the responses that may come from a family when they are told there are red flags in their child’s development. As parents grapple with developmental information, they will need ongoing support and understanding from the early educator and program staff. We can be an important partner in a journey that is just beginning. 2017-01-02T11:50:52Z 14:02 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Sharing Concerns with Families--Having the Conversation: Part Three Cindy Croft In part 3 of our series on Sharing Concerns with Families, Priscilla Weigel and Cindy Croft discuss the sensitive topic of talking to a family about their child’s development. This is often one of the hardest jobs an early educator will undertake but it is critically important for the child for whom early intervention can make a world of difference. We will talk about ways to share developmental information and continue building the important relationship between parent and caregiver. 2016-12-30T11:50:52Z 12:05 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Sharing Concerns with Families--Setting the Stage: Part Two Cindy Croft Once we have gathered our information to share about a developmental concern, we need to set the stage for our conversation with the family. The ongoing partnership between the early educator, family, and child will rely on trust, confidentiality, and compassion. In this podcast, we will share some fundamental tips that will help us as we prepare to talk with the family, including when and how to hold the meeting. 2016-12-29T11:50:52Z 12:05 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Sharing Concerns with Families--Observations and Recordings: Part One Cindy Croft In this podcast, we will begin a series on the sensitive topic of how to share developmental concerns with families. The first steps in talking to families about a developmental red flag is to have objective, nonjudgmental observations and recordings that can give them an accurate developmental picture. This is foundational to a successful conversation and will help allay some of your anxiousness as you approach families with your concerns. 2016-12-28T11:50:52Z 11:23 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml When Concerns Arise--What are Red Flags for Developmental Concerns: Part Two Cindy Croft In part two of this series on developmental concerns, we will define what a red flag means as we observe a child’s development. Is it one behavior or a cluster of behaviors? In addition, we will discuss the impact culture may have on developmental milestones as we consider red flags for developmental concerns. Our inclusion consultant, Priscilla Weigel, will share examples from her work with young children. 2016-12-27T11:50:52Z 11:34 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml When Concerns Arise--Why Developmental Milestones are Important: Part One Cindy Croft In this series on developmental concerns, we begin by looking at typical developmental milestones as guideposts for understanding how children develop their social, emotional, language, physical, and cognitive skills. Why is this important to the early childhood practitioner? What do we need to know in order to provide developmentally appropriate care? 2016-12-26T11:50:52Z 11:34 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Who’s in Control and Why Does it Matter? Cindy Croft In this podcast, Cindy Croft and Priscilla Weigel discuss the struggle that can sometimes arise between the early educator and a child in finding the balance between limit setting and power struggle. Some children can literally ‘run’ the program—how does this happen and how does the staff regain control? Priscilla shares some real life examples that can help shift the balance again. 2016-12-22T11:50:52Z 14:08 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Play--Helping Children Who are Ignored or Rejected by Peers: Part Four Cindy Croft In this concluding podcast on play concerns, we will look at some of the reasons a child might be ‘forgotten’ by his peers or even rebuffed when trying to join in play. Inclusion consultant Priscilla Weigel will share tools for the early educator to help the group include one another and build an atmosphere of acceptance. 2016-12-21T11:50:52Z 12:03 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Play--Helping Children Who Seem Anxious or Distracted: Part Three Cindy Croft Do you have children in your program who are reluctant to join others in play, or perhaps aren’t invited to join in because they seem too aloof? All children need one another to learn social competencies and to graduate to more complex social skills. So what can be done? We will discuss some scenarios for why a child might have these play issues and some strategies for easing anxiety and helping children connect with one another. 2016-12-20T11:50:52Z 12:19 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Play--Helping Children Who Won’t Stay or Won’t Leave: Part Two Cindy Croft Building on the foundation of play skills from Part One, this podcast will examine children who can’t seem to settle into play activities or, conversely, the child who doesn’t want to leave a center or a particular toy. How can the early educator intervene to ensure that a child feels safe and secure but also is building important peer relationships? Inclusion consultant Priscilla Weigel will share some strategies that can help children settle into play. 2016-12-19T11:50:52Z 8:40 Inclusion, consultation, child care https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Play--Play Skills are Developmental Too: Part One Cindy Croft In this podcast, we look at children’s development from infant stages through older preschool to explore what types of play children should typically be engaged in at different ages. Play is both developmental and learned so children need our help in acquiring skills that help them move from stage to stage. We will set the foundation for talking about some of the challenges children may face in their play. 2016-12-18T11:50:52Z 10:27 Inclusion, consultation, child care