Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV

Send us Fan Mail his week, we are thrilled to have Cynthia Kiyotake, Associate Director of Library Operations, and Andy Gallegos, Supervisor of Early Childhood Literacy Services from Arapahoe Libraries, join us to share how today’s libraries have so much more than books!    Tune in to discover:   Surprising things you might find in libraries today  The wide range of services libraries offer for fa...

Send us Fan Mail Join Collen and Heather Nara from Mesa County’s Child Care Licensing as we tackle important topics to keep your family healthy. This week, we discuss:  Preventing the spread of illness  Getting rid of germs at home to protect your family  When to keep ill children home from child care or school  Tune in for practical tips and expert advice to help you navigate these common challen...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for valuable insights that can help you foster more positive and supportive relationships with the children in your life.  In this episode, Kim Self from Mesa County’s  STRiVE shares 3 practical positive behavior strategies to support better interactions between caregivers. These strategies are effective for both younger and older children, helping to reduce the reliance o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jenn sits down with Shayla, a  parent and teacher from The Caterpillar Clubhouse, one of our child care partnership Family Child Care Homes, to discuss the importance of screenings in early childhood education.  Shayla shares her unique perspective on screenings, both as a parent and a teacher. She recounts her personal experiences, including a powerful story abou...

Send us Fan Mail In honor of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Jennifer García Rosendo is joined by Megan Snow from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Together, they explore the topic of lead poisoning, discussing its dangers and sharing essential prevention strategies. Tune in to learn: The health risks associated with lead exposure Practical tips for preventing lead...

Send us Fan Mail We’re releasing this episode just in time, before the ballot boxes open on Monday, October 21st to help you stay informed and make your vote count!  Join us for an insightful conversation with Monica Dewitt from the Community Resource Center as we dive into Colorado’s 2024 Ballot. In this episode, we break down two key ballot measures from both sides of the discussion,  and what t...

Send us Fan Mail Julie Mendenhall is back joined by Colleen Roahrig for a deep dive into a topic every caregiver needs to hear: “Forced Apologies: Do they work?” 🤔 In this eye-opening episode, Julie and Colleen explore the hidden pitfalls of making children say “sorry” and how it can backfire, leading to insincere apologies and missed opportunities for genuine learning. Learn more about Early Lea...

Send us Fan Mail Jennifer Garcia Rosendo talks to Caitlin Stuart from Nourish Colorado, an organization in Colorado that works make nutritious food access the norm.   Today we talk about a resource for SNAP recipients called Double Up Food Bucks and how to use them.     Double Up Food Bucks   Nourish Colorado   Cooking Matters Recipes         Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Mon...

Send us Fan Mail To celebrate National Literacy Month we are replaying an interview Sue Kansteiner had with Arapahoe Libraries 34 Ready to Read   Mary and Andy, Early Literacy Librarians from Arapahoe Libraries , discuss ways that caregivers can help young children get ready to read.  They share five different strategies: Read, talk, sing, write and play.  Resources:  Vroom: https://www.vroom.org/...

Send us Fan Mail Colleen Roahrig speaks with Julie Mendenhall who is a wife, mother, grandmother, author, musician and educator. Julie has been in the education field for over 40 years. As a teacher and a counselor Julie has worked with children individually, in groups, and with whole classrooms presenting social skills lessons. Julie has worked closely with parents and has facilitated parenting c...

Send us Fan Mail It’s a presidential election year.   Jennifer Garcia Rosendo sits down to talk to Monica DeWitt of the Community Resource Center‘s Participation Project which offers nonpartisan voter engagement. Listen to hear more about the importance of voting.    Resources:     Online Voter Registration https://www.coloradosos.gov/voter/pages/pub/home.xhtml   Polling Site Registration: justvot...

Send us Fan Mail Colleen Roahrig interviews Pat Noonan about the many resources that Colorado Housing Connects offers.   A call to Colorado Housing Connects helps renters reach critical eviction prevention services while also helping homeowners find a HUD-approved housing counseling agency for foreclosure prevention, answering all sorts of housing questions in between.    https://coloradohousingco...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Jennifer Garcia Rosendo talks to Arapahoe County WIC Supervisor Grace Perez about all the important things to know about Formula Feeding.   Fed is best!  Formula Feeding   Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Monthly Newsletter - Early Learning Ventures

Send us Fan Mail To help our friends at 3rd Decade, get information out about their newest session, we are replaying our episode from January.   Link to apply to the program listed below.    Jennifer Garcia Rosendo talks with Joe’Mar Hooper Hooper from 3rd Decade .  3rd Decade provides financial education for young adults and strives to help individuals overcome prevalent financial literacy proble...

Send us Fan Mail Five Early Learning Venture first time moms will discuss what it is like to be a mom, their experiences, successes and challenges.  Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Monthly Newsletter - Early Learning Ventures

Send us Fan Mail Jennifer García Rosendo talks to Arapahoe County Public Health about their Healthy Beverages Program.   Joining us today is Hannah Oshner an Arapahoe County Public Health Registered Dietician, Lactation Counselor, and WIC Supervisor and Leslie Levine, Arapahoe County Public Health’s Senior Community Health Promotion Specialist.   In today’s episode we talk about sugary drinks, the...

Send us Fan Mail Coleen Roahrig interviews Daisy Thomson from Mesa County Partnership for Children and Families.   They discuss tips to use when when searching for childcare and questions families should ask.      Quality Care Flyer   https://cdec.colorado.gov/for-families/find-child-care  Bridgecare  Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Monthly Newsletter - Early Learning Ventures

Send us Fan Mail Jennifer García Rosendo talks to Beth Watts, Ashley Hurst, and Rosy Balleza, from School of Public Health at CU- Anchutz School and Community Wellness program.  We talk about how to get children eating and moving more healthily.  We also learn about Text 2 Live Healthy a FREE program with resources for SNAP recipients.       This project was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition...

Send us Fan Mail Join us to learn about 211 Colorado, a statewide program connecting people with resources in their community, including food pantries, rent/utility assistance, transportation, and more! Start finding programs and services near you by:  Dialing 2-1-1 and entering your zip code  Text 898-211 and sending your zip code  Chat online at 211colorado.org   Visit 211 colorado.org to search...

Send us Fan Mail We are taking a short break!  Please enjoy our most streamed podcasts over the next few weeks as we record new episodes.   In Part 1, Dr. Bonnie Wims, a psychologist will talk about the most common symptoms of depression which is apathy and fatigue.    Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Monthly Newsletter - Early Learning Ventures

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast Jennifer Garcia Rosendo speaks to Jennifer Anderson RD of Kids Eat In Color   about how best to feed your family when your littles are picky and your time (or food access) is limited.   Kids Eat in Color is committed to providing parents with the support and guidance they need to help their kids eat better and thrive at mealtime.  You can find them on Facebook and...

Send us Fan Mail We are taking a short break!  Please enjoy our most streamed podcasts over the next few weeks as we record new episodes.   In this podcast Jennifer Garcia Rosendo speaks to Early Learning Venture’s very own Ty Johnson, Early Education Manager regarding how best to develop a relationship with your child’s teacher.    Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Monthly Newsl...

Send us Fan Mail We are taking a short break!  Please enjoy our most streamed podcasts over the next few weeks as we record new episodes.   Darcy Wilson from Hilltop Family Connections with us and she will be discussing Love and Logic techniques for infants and toddlers  Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Monthly Newsletter - Early Learning Ventures

Send us Fan Mail Vail Shoultz-McCole continues her discussion about loose parts and how they can be a part of children’s learning without spending lots of money on toys. Vail also shared some history of loose parts and books that showcase the use of loose parts. Some of the below books may be available at your local library.   Here are the books Vail shared.    Have fun Molly Lue Melon       Not a...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, Jennifer Garcia Rosendo speaks with Sherrell Bethel from PEAK Parent Center about the wonderful things PEAK does in the community.  Peak Parent Center improves the lives of families of children with disabilities by walking with them and guiding them through challenges they face when they try to access education and community services.  Early Childhood Resources  ...