Kids These Days Podcast

Join Stephanie, Ruddy, and Sarah as they close out Season Four of Kids These Days! 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...

On today's episode, Stephanie is here to chat about being inclusive during the holidays.  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...

En nuestro episodio de hoy, Ruddy comparte algunos sintomas y signos que usted podrá notar con estrés, ansiedad e incluso depresión. La salud mental como cuidadores es sumamente importante, pues al saber manejar nuestra salud emocional, podemos cuidar mejor de los niños en nuestros programas de cuidado y ser lo mejor que podemos ser en nuestra carrera. Recuerdedn que los niños aprenden de nosotros...

On today's episode, Sarah gives a down and dirty introduction to Play Schemas! Don't forget to keep an eye out for the training associated with this episode by visiting the KCCTO training calendar !  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, Sarah is covering the BASICS of using sign language with infants and toddlers.  Resources to check out: https://babysignlanguage.com/ https://babies-and-sign-language.com https://baby.lovetoknow.com/ Hand Talk App: Automatically translates text and audio to American Sign Language and Brazilian Sign Language through a FUN robot. It can be used in the classroom by teachers,...

On today's episode, Sarah is talking with Ingrid Pohl, Mental Health Specialist with KCCTO, all about regulating our bodies and helping children to do the same!  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 Trai...

On today's episode, Stephanie is talking about building relationships, because this is THE most important thing you can do to start your school year out right.  Even if it's not a “new” year for you, we can always use some help with relationship-building.  https://consciousdiscipline.s3.amazonaws.com/Free-Resources/Printable-Posters-Tools-Activities/FREE-Printable-4_Elements_Connection.p...

On today's episode, we are joined by Sarah Skiles, Inclusion Specialist with the KCCTO-KITS ITSN team to talk about the power of music in teaching young children. As promised during the episode, please check out the following resources: The Power of Music - Song Bag & Piggybacks The Power of Music - TAME Course: The Power of Music as an Inclusive Tool in Early Childhood Settings Website:...

En nuestro episodio de hoy, Ruddy explica cómo se manifiesta la ansiedad en los niños y como les podemos ayudar a aprender y adoptar estrategias para sobrepasar su ansiedad, sin hacerlos sentir culpables ni aumentar sus niveles de estrés y ansiedad. Libro: Tengo un nudo en la barriga escrito por Alberto Soler “Kids These Days” o Niños Estos Días, es una co-producción entre KCCTO-KITS Red de Especi...

On today's Interview, we are talking with Andrea Sorrels, Coordinator and Mental Health Specialist with the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network, all about Infant and Toddler Mental Health!      Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KIT...

On today's Unscripted episode, the ladies catch up on life and finding their ________!!   Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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-...

On today's episode, we are talking with Sabina Hoffman, a Developmental Inclusion Specialist with the Infant Toddler Specialist Network about Play-based Inclusive Learning.  Sabina talks about Inclusion as a FEELING and not a PLACE and how you are already doing this in your program!   Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workf...

On today's episode, we are talking about Visual Schedules!  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. The Wor...

On today's episode, we talk with Jen Pishny, Developmental Inclusion Specialist with the Infant Toddler Specialist Network, about Early Intervention, Special Education, and Inclusion.   Links referenced during this episode:  FREE CDC Milestones – Learn the Signs, Act Early   General Early Childhood Investigations Webinars -        Webinar: Strategies to Help Every Child Fly in Inclusive Early...

On today's episode, Ruddy interviews Kris Lyons about sleep practices as well as her experiences in a toddler classroom abroad! Kris is one of our new Professional Development Specialists at KCCTO. We are so excited to have her on the team! Interested in learning more about collectivist cultures? Click HERE . Refresher on the ABC’s of Safe Sleep HERE . Learn more about valuing diversity in ea...

On today's episode, Sarah is interviewing Rachel Jury, on the topic of Active Supervision!  Click here to see upcoming offerings of the Active Supervision training. Click here to check out the Caring for Our Children resource.  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-Tod...

In this episode, Haney talks about loose parts play!  What is loose parts play, why is it important, and how do I set it up?  Find out answers to these questions and more, as we explore loose parts play together! 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 Netw...

In today’s episode – Stephanie has a challenge for you!  Do you have a calendar routine in your circle time pattern?  You might learn some interesting information on the case against it!  Listen in to this week’s episode where Stephanie discusses using calendar time in early childhood. Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce...

In this week’s episode, Stephanie talks about circle time!  The do’s, the don’ts, and how you can make circle time an important part of your morning or afternoon routine.  She gives tips and tricks to address some problem areas you may be having. Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs. The KCCTO-K...

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, Sarah chats with Ashley and Lynsey, co-directors at The Goddard School, about how they support teachers and intentional teaching in their center.  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...

In today’s episode, Haney talks about Unoccupied Wait Time.  Not sure what that is or if you have it in your program?  Tune in to learn more and find out what to do about it!  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...

On today's episode, Sarah is introducing the practice of Spontaneous Intentionality and its role in YOUR practice as an early childhood provider! Past episodes to check out: Guidance vs. Discipline vs. Punishment Transitions, Routines, & Schedules Free Play – Part 1: What is it and why is it important? Free Play - Part 2: What does Free Play look like? Implementing Free Play Cleaning Up!...

On today's UNSCRIPTED episode, Sarah, Ruddy, and Haney are here to usher in Season Four!!!   Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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 Infa...

On today's episode, Stephanie Haney joins us with her DEBUT episode where she talks about BIG questions for LITTLE children! Open-ended questioning supports reflection, gets them to think critically, and increases self-control over time. Not only does it get them to talking, it gets them to THINK CRITICALLY.  This type of processing- where they have to actually think about what they are going...