Kids These Days Podcast

On today's episode, Stephanie starts us off of returning to our roots where she starts exploring a pretty common topic – biting!  In the first part of a two-part episode, she explores why children bite, and how we can figure out the why through observation.  Check out the resource referenced in today's episode: https://kccto.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Podcast-Handout-Steps-to-Respond...

On today's Unscripted episode, we are taking a few to catch up!   Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.  The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Network is a program of the Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. (KCCTO) and the university of Kansas Life Span Institute at Parsons. T...

On today's episode, we are talking about ways to apply Trauma-Informed Care Practices and Principles to being, and teaching children how to be, an advocate for others. To learn more: please check out the following resources: Resources to Support Children’s Emotional Well-Being Amid Anti-Black Racism, Racial Violence, and Trauma https://www.childtrends.org/publications/resources-to-support-chi...

On today's episode, Stephanie continues our activism journey with some tips and guidance on how to nurture and facilitate activism in our young global citizens.    Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.  The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Network is a program of the Kansas Child Care T...

On today's episode, Stephanie gives a little insight into our last pillar of anti-bias: activism.  She reviews what activism is, why it’s important, and how we see examples of activism, even in some unexpected ways.  Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.  The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Speci...

On today's episode, Stephanie dives deeper into suspension and expulsion from early learning programs, and how we can use our own skills and abilities to nurture and facilitate injustices experienced by young children.    Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.  The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler...

On today's episode, we are talking about the trauma behind justice – when justice isn’t just.  For more info on the Preschool-to-Prison Pipeline:  Explaining the Preschool to Prison Pipeline and Suggesting Solutions The Pyramid Model and Trauma-Informed Care: A Guide for Early Childhood Professionals to Support Young Children’s Resilience States’ Growing Commitment to Preventing Young Childre...

On today's episode, Stephanie jumps into how we can nurture and facilitate justice.  While we see justice in many parts of anti-bias, nurturing and facilitating this third pillar takes a little bit of practice, and a whole lot of intentionality.  Listen in to see now only what it takes to demonstrate justice, but how we can model and teach our young children this important concept as well.   ...

On today's episode, Stephanie starts off our next segment of our anti-bias series by getting into the third pillar – justice.  She dives a little deeper than the kickoff episode and really explores justice, fairness, and empathy.  Spoiler alert: you might get a little more comfortable with being uncomfortable in this episode!  Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddle...

On today's Q&A episode, we are talking with Family Child Care Provider Desiree Streight about addressing diversity in her program.   Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.  The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Network is a program of the Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc....

On today's episode, we are talking a little bit about the Trauma behind Diversity.  To read the reflection questions paraphrased from the National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations’ Guide for Early Childhood Professionals to Support Young Children’s Resilience, please click here. Other resources referenced in today’s episode: American Trauma Society's 2020 Position Statement: Racial D...

Hablemos sobre la importancia del juego libre (juego abierto, no estructurado) y como es que los niños aprenden y desarrollan distintas habilidades a traves del juego. Exploraremos las diferentes etapas de desarrollo y como se manifesta el juego en cada una de estas! “Kids These Days” o Niños Estos Días, es una co-production entre KCCTO-KITS Red de Especialistas en Infancia y Niñez (ITSN por sus s...

On today's episode, Stephanie unpacks DIVERSITY just a little bit more.  She explores what it means, how we influence it, and ways that we can add to our toolbox to support and facilitate diversity with young children.  Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.  The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Sp...

On today's UNSCRIPTED episode, we are catching up with each other and talking about the importance of pivoting.  Click here to watch the TED talk, “How to make stress your friend” with Kelly McGonigal.  Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.  The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Network...

On today's episode, we are diving into the effects of childhood/development trauma on the development of identity in the lives of adults.  Click here to read the article: 6 Ways That Rough Childhood Can Affect Adult Relationships. Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.  The KCCTO-KITS Infant...

Due to technical difficulties, today’s episode is a reair of a previous episode. We will be back next week with all new content! Thank you for your grace and flexibility.  On today's episode, we are talking about why children lie and how to use it as a teachable moment! To download the infographic for today’s episode, please visit: http://kskits.org/kids-these-days-podcast-0   Kids These Days...

On today's UNSCRIPTED Q&A episode, we are diving deeper into IDENTITY!!!   Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.  The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Network is a program of the Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. (KCCTO) and the university of Kansas Life Span Institute...

On today's episode, Stephanie unpacks IDENTITY just a little bit more.  She explores what identity means, how we influence it, and ways that we can add to our toolbox to support and facilitate identity with young children.    Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.  The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Todd...

On today's episode, we are starting to pull on the zipper that keeps us comfortable in our thoughts and beliefs! We will dive into a specific type of bias – implicit bias – and a few ways to address and overcome it!  RESOURCE LINKS: https://online.maryville.edu/blog/addressing-implicit-bias/ https://diversity.ucsf.edu/resources/strategies-address-unconscious-bias https://www.shrm.org/resource...

On today's episode,  Stephanie gives a taste of what’s to come in Season 3 – where we’re getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.  She talks a little about how we grow through the Zone of Proximal Development, then gives the Cliff’s Notes version of anti-bias education and it’s four pillars: Identity, Diversity, Justice, and Activism.      Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-...

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado sobre el uso de la pantalla apropiado para tu edad?  ¿Cómo podemos ayudar a los niños a limitar el tiempo frente a la pantalla mientras disfrutan de otras actividades de aprendizaje?  Hablemos sobre los avances tecnológicos y como estos afectan el aprendizaje y desarrollo de los niños. “Kids These Days” o Niños Estos Días, es una co-production entre KCCTO-KITS Red de...

On today's UNSCRIPTED episode, we are kicking off Season Three!!! Get ready to dive deep and get comfortable with being uncomfortable! Plus - Ruddy gives us a tiny taste of her trip to Guatemala!! Learn more about Tejiendo Futuros, visit their website: https://tejiendofuturos.org/  Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforc...

In today's episode, we talk about media usage and screen time for children... and how to find a healthy balance! We discuss strategies to help you teach children the importance of technology and screens as well as having other interests in engaging and meaningful learning activities! To download the infographic and read the article referenced in today’s episode, please visit: http://kskits.or...

On today's episode, we are talking about picky eaters! What does it look like, why does it happen, what to do and what not to do, and of course, desert!   To download the infographic for today’s episode, please visit: http://kskits.org/kids-these-days-podcast-0   Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD)...

On today's episode, we are talking about the INTENTIONAL use of language when guiding and discipling children. To download the infographic for today’s episode, please visit: http://kskits.org/kids-these-days-podcast-0   Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs. The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Spe...