Chat about Children

This Chat About Children episode is Part 2 of our series on the Mississippi LIFT Resource and Referral Network. You will hear from MDHS early childhood training specialists, parents, military families, and community partners across Mississippi about how Resource and Referral sites support the people raising and educating children. From free learning materials and coaching to developmental screenin...

Chat About Children connects you to the people, places, and practical tools that help Mississippi’s children reach their potential. In this episode, host Bailey Shelton Ray , Director of Communications and Outreach for the Children’s Foundation of Mississippi, takes listeners inside the Mississippi LIFT Resource and Referral Network , a statewide system of free community centers supporting familie...

In this enlightening episode of Chat About Children , host Bailey Shelton (Director of Communications and Outreach at the Children's Foundation of Mississippi) sits down with licensed clinical psychologists Dr. Gabrielle Banks and Dr. Courtney Walker to explore the often overlooked topic of infant and early childhood mental health. Together, they break down what mental health looks like in babies...

In our inaugural Chat About Children podcast episode, Dr. Linda Southward, Director of the Children's Foundation of Mississippi, chats with Dr. Michael Rich, a pediatrician, former filmmaker, and founder of the Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Rich, also known as "The Mediatrition," shares his insights on parenting in a screen-saturated world and previews his upcoming keynot...

Welcome to the Chat about Children Podcast , brought to you by the Children’s Foundation of Mississippi. Originally launched as a video series, we’re now expanding to podcasts, making it easier than ever to join the conversation about enhancing child well-being across Mississippi. Each episode connects you with thought leaders, experts, and organizations dedicated to supporting children and helpin...