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Do you dread dinner time because of all the choices, the potential for someone to not like what is served, not being fully prepared or because of the rush of it all?  This episode will unveil how to make mealtime enjoyable…or at least give us some things to think about and a few tools to consider!     Episode Resources: Batched   A Humble Place ELLYN-SATTER’S-DIVISION-OF-RESPONSIBILITY-IN-FEEDING....

In this episode, we connect with game store owner and expert Stefanie Crawford. The conversation is centered around the importance of games for all ages, and she is kind enough to share a few of her favorites with us!  We hope you enjoy the episode!   Cabbages and Kings Games Game Suggestions

In this episode, we share a few of our thoughts on the contents of Jennifer Wallace’s new book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It.  We have really appreciated the contents of this book, and we hope you enjoy this episode! https://www.amazon.com/Never-Enough-Achievement-Culture-Toxic/dp/0593191862

In this episode, we connect with Julie Smith to discuss how to be intentional about helping the children in our care with social media.  We hope you enjoy the episode!  https://heyjuliesmith.com

In this episode, we learn from the expertise & experiences of Dr. Krista Leh about how to repair when we make mistakes as caregivers.  We hope you enjoy the episode!  

In this episode, we share a few ideas of what caregivers should think about as we get ready to go back to school. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Thank you for all you do as a caregiver. Join us as we talk with Christina Kienitz about the importance of intentionally showing our appreciation.  Please know that we appreciate you!   https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes

Join us as we explore how to make the most of our summertime with our children being out of school.  We explore topics like routines and boredom.   10 Tips to Make the Best Summer Ever 6 Summer Sanity Strategies 

What role does nature play in your house?  Join us as we take a dip into research around how nature impacts the children in our care. Resources: Nature Nurtures Children Every Kid Outdoors "U.S. playgrounds are boringly safe. New designs add a whiff of danger" "A new way of playing: Huge natural playground all but complete in Normal"

Join us on a reflective journey talking about our first-ever Care U Community book study.  We touch briefly on the contents of the book we read and discussed together and shared some of the feedback from our participants.  The Gifts of Imperfection

Welcome Faith Waterfield and Laura Steiner to discuss how we can be intentional about teaching, modeling and practicing the essential skills we want our children to master. Hope you enjoy it!   The Essential 55 - Revised Edition – The Ron Clark Academy   Lettie Brown Essential Skills

In this episode, we discuss caregiving and sports with elementary school principal and mom of 4 Kate Wyman.  Kate shares insights and advice as a parent and provides practical tools for caregivers.  We hope you enjoy the episode!

Join us as we dive into the power of being intentional about providing encouragement and positive feedback to the children in our care.

Welcome Steve Graner to Care U.  In this episode, Mr. Graner shares relevant information about the brain and how it works. This episode will not disappoint and we hope you enjoy it! https://www.neurosequential.com

In this episode, we connect with Jennifer Ehehalt, a representative from Common Sense Media.  She shares a plethora of resources for us to use to reflect on any and all of our media needs.  We hope you enjoy the episode! Common Sense Media Family tech planners  Family Engagement Resources

In this episode, we connect briefly with Andrew McPeak.  He is a well-known speaker that works with the Growing Leaders organization.  Andrew has experience with educators, parents, and coaches all around the world, AND he is coming to speak to our educators and caregivers.  He will be in Morton on February 13th.  His presentation will focus on being intentional about leading o...

This episode explores screen hygiene, screen time, and our technology practices.  We navigate the big topics and share resources and reflective prompts with our listeners.  We hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode, we explore the idea of hard work with Deidre Ripka.  Deidre shares insights as both a parent and educational leader and provides practical tools for caregivers.  We hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode, we share 5 practical tips for combatting the holiday hustle. We hope you enjoy the episode! WebMD’s holiday fitness guide

In this episode, we explore the idea of teaching responsibility with Dina Emser.  Dina shares her expertise around this essential topic and provides simple yet powerful tools for caregivers to use.  We hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode, we explore the value of gratitude and share different ways to practice & express gratitude.  A variety of tips & tricks for both grown ups and for the children in our care are shared.  We are grateful for YOU! Emotional Success: The Power of Gratitude, Compassion, and Pride

Welcome Dr. Craig Smock to Care U.  In this episode, we discussed his journey as a parent and educator. Dr. Smock took the opportunity to reflect on his parenting style. It is chock-full of insightful nuggets, and we hope you enjoy the episode! Here is a link to the book he references in the interview. 

In this episode, Stephanie and Don explore the variety of parenting/caregiving styles.  Resources: https://wakelet.com/wake/rwMpe-AC-FxV5ipI0KOfO

This episode dives into our intention behind Care-U.  Although there is no magic wand, we know there is power in reflection and being intentional with our practices as caregivers.  We wanted to communicate that this is our small way to help those caring for children. Your feedback and/or topic suggestions are always appreciated. You can leave a voice message for us on the Anchor app or f...

Just a little background to our new podcast. Your feedback and/or topic suggestions are always appreciated. You can leave a voice message for us on the Anchor app or fill out this Google Form .