Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV

Send us Fan Mail Halloween is a night of trick AND treats, however, Halloween is also the night that  pedestrian injuries are most likely.   For our listeners who celebrate, we share some tips from Safe Kids Worldwide to ensure a safe evening!   Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Monthly Newsletter - Early Learning Ventures

Send us Fan Mail In honor of Audiology Awareness Month, Jennifer and Michele Zon, Early Learning Venture’s Child Care Partnership Specialist for Garfield County discuss what to look for if you have questions about your child’s hearing.    To refer an infant or toddler (0-3) contact Early Intervention Colorado   To refer a child 3-5  contact Child Find For a child 3-18 contact Office of Special Edu...

Send us Fan Mail In honor of Dental Hygiene month, we are replaying episode 30.  In this podcast Jennifer Garcia Rosendo speaks to Liza Reyes a full-time instructor in the Dental Hygiene Department at Pueblo Community College, and Early Learning Ventures’ EHS dental screener in Pueblo through her LLC, Tiny Teeth.  In this conversation, we will chat about the importance of taking care of your child...

Send us Fan Mail Celicia Coniff from Parents as Teachers is her to talk about ways to make snack and mealtimes a more positive experience.   Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Monthly Newsletter - Early Learning Ventures

Send us Fan Mail In honor of National Child Passenger Safety Month we are replaying episode 23.  Karen Clymer who is a Certified Car Seat Technician and Instructor from  Hilltop’s Family Resource Center and she will be discussing car seat safety  Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Monthly Newsletter - Early Learning Ventures

Send us Fan Mail Description: Jennifer Cutts from Early Intervention Mesa County discusses the Early Intervention (EI) System and how to make a referral.  Early Intervention Colorado is a program that provides developmental supports and services to families with children birth through 2 years of age who have developmental needs  Early Intervention Colorado- to make a referral to Early Intervention...

Send us Fan Mail Jennifer Garcia Rosendo talks with Colleen Roarhig about some wonderful hacks that Colleen used with her children while they were young.     Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Monthly Newsletter - Early Learning Ventures

Send us Fan Mail  Celicia Coniff is back!   She talks about things to look for and be aware of when searching for Child Care to meet your  families needs.   www.childcare.mesacountypcf.org   https://cdec.colorado.gov/find-child-care   Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Monthly Newsletter - Early Learning Ventures

Send us Fan Mail Jennifer Garcia Rosendo talks to Tara Stingley at Bright By Text highlighted in the last episodes show notes.  They talk about this amazing text service and why families should sign up!    Bright By Text:  https://brightbytext.org/   Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Monthly Newsletter - Early Learning Ventures

Send us Fan Mail Mary and Andy, Early Literacy Librarians from Arapahoe Libraries , discuss ways that caregivers can help young children get ready to read.  They share Five points: Read, talk, sing, write  and play.  Resources shared on this episode:   Vroom (also highlighted in episode 15 ):  :  A free resource for helping adults build strong brains in their little ones. Hundreds of example activ...

Send us Fan Mail Celicia Coniff, Parents as Teachers Parent Educator talks about the five most common parenting behaviors that relate to attachment.   She also talks about how to develop secure attachments with your child.  Parents as Teachers- find a Parents as Teachers program in your area  Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Monthly Newsletter - Early Learning Ventures

Send us Fan Mail Celicia Coniff, a Parents as Teachers Family Navigator discusses “Parenting Around         your Child’s Development” specific to the following 7 areas: attachment, discipline, health, nutrition, safety, sleep, transition and routines.   To learn more about Parents as Teachers and find a program in your area visit    https://parentsasteachers.org/   Learn more about Early Learning...

Send us Fan Mail DESCRIPTION : In honor of National WIC Breastfeeding Week we are replaying a previously recorded episode. (Episode 16).  Colleen talks to Kathleen Larson, a registered dietitian and lactation consultant from the Mesa County WIC program who will be discussing Breastfeeding.    NOTE: For an alternative point of view we want to share the website for Fed is Best an organization who pr...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast Sue Kansteiner speaks to Pam Williams, The Community Relations Senior Specialist at Denver Water. She talked about the history of lead in water and why it is bad for our health. She talked about the Denver Water's lead reduction program, how people outside Denver Water's Service area can take action to reduce lead in their water and action that schools in...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast Jennifer Garcia Rosendo speaks to Liza Reyes a full-time instructor in the Dental Hygiene Department at Pueblo Community College, and Early Learning Ventures’ EHS dental screener in Pueblo through her LLC, Tiny Teeth.  In this conversation, we will chat about the importance of taking care of your child’s teeth since birth.   We also discuss the misconception that b...

Send us Fan Mail Description: In this podcast, Colleen Roahrig speaks to Megan Duncan, Connected Kids Thrive, about how to use the kitchen as one of your most powerful parenting tools, It’s easier than you might think. Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Monthly Newsletter - Early Learning Ventures

Send us Fan Mail Description: Parents as Teachers –Parent Educator Celicia (Pronounced: se lee sha) Coniff speaks about how to engage with your children to make play a fun interaction as well as a learning opportunity. https://streamyard.com/rfsynuyd3nwn   https://parentsasteachers.org/ Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Monthly Newsletter - Early Learning Ventures

Send us Fan Mail Description: In this podcast Colleen Roahrig speaks to Megan Duncan, Connected Kids Thrive, about Busting Myths around Discipline.   Join Megan’s community of parents interested in learning more about communicating effectively with their Littles!   https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentchildcommunication Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Monthly Newsletter - Earl...

Send us Fan Mail Description:  A conversation with Jennifer Sommer Sheppard with Aurora Mental Health on Grief and Loss in families with Young Children. Jennifer talks about how children experience grief and loss, what grief looks like, some misconceptions around grief and loss, how families can support their children and when families may want to seek professional guidance.  Learn more about Earl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode and in honor of Potty Training Awareness Month , Jennifer García Rosendo speaks with fellow podcast hosts Colleen Roahrig and Sue Kansteiner about tips and tricks to support children potty training.   As all children and families are individuals, some of these strategies might work for some and not others.   Take what works for your child and family and leave the o...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast Jennifer Garcia Rosendo speaks to Carmina Lass from Colorado’s Office of Financial Empowerment through the Attorney General’s office.  we will be learning more about a program called Bank On Colorado and how it supports safe and affordable banking.  Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Monthly Newsletter - Early Learning Ventures

Send us Fan Mail Karen Clymer who is a Certified Car Seat Technician and Instructor from Hilltop’s Family Resource Center and she will be discussing car seat safety Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Monthly Newsletter - Early Learning Ventures

Send us Fan Mail  Jennifer talks to Paul Soderstrom and Brigid Hunt, Cooking Matters facilitators, about how to feed your family healthy foods on a budget.   The conversation includes talk about comfort food and how we can embrace all ways of eating for balanced health.     Mentioned in this conversation:     SNAP/Double Up Food Bucks:   If you are a SNAP user, then you are automatically enrolled...

Send us Fan Mail Speech and Motor therapists will discuss Play and Self Care Development for children ages 1-3 years old.  Therapist provides activities and strategies to enhance children’s development and suggestions for next steps if parents have questions or concerns regarding their child’s development  Ages 1-3_ Play & Self Care Development.pptx   DIY at home activities   Learn more about...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jennifer Garcia Rosendo speaks to Christian Andrade from Early Learning Ventures who will be discussing how to build credit scores.   Learn more about Early Learning Ventures !      ELV Monthly Newsletter - Early Learning Ventures