Parenting Takes a Village: North Seattle College and You!

The teenage years are often painted as a turbulent time, but they can also be a powerful period of growth and bonding—if parents are equipped with the right tools. In this eye-opening episode, we’re joined by Jharman Lightner , a master's in Psychological Health Educator, Consultant, andPh. D. candidate in Developmental Psychology. With over 15 years of experience spanning clinical evaluations...

En este episodio, la doctora Oriel María Siu nos invita areflexionar sobre el impacto que tienen los cuentos de hadas eurocéntricos en la crianza y la construcción de la identidad de niñas y niños. Bajo el tema “Descolonizandolos cuentos de hadas” , exploramos cómo recuperar narrativas propias que dignifiquen nuestras experiencias, celebren la diversidad y empoderen a las infancias desde su cultur...

Cultivating Confidence with Anita Garcia Morales What does it truly mean to encourage a child? How does it differ from praise, and why does that difference matter? In this enlightening episode, host Anita Garcia Morales dives deep into the subtle yet powerful distinction between encouragement and praise — a conversation every parent, caregiver, and educator needs to hear. Drawing on over 30 years...

En este inspirador episodio de Parenting Takes a Village , Rafael Núñez Valera y Selvin Vásquez Montecinos —dos padres latinos comprometidos con la crianza activa— se sientan a conversar sobre la importancia de que los hombres participen en la vida escolar de sus hijos. Rafael, originario de la Ciudad de México y residente de Seattle desde 1997, es padre de tres hijos y apasionado del golf, la coc...

A Conversation on the Beach Naturalist Program with Becky Cooke In this inspiring episode of Parenting Takes a Village , host [Insert Host Name] welcomes Becky Cooke (she/her), a parent education instructor at Magnolia Cooperative Preschool and a passionate advocate for outdoor learning and community engagement. With a background in occupational therapy and a deep love for nature, Becky shares her...

Reconnecting with Wonder featuring Khavin Debbs In this heartwarming episode of Parenting Takes a Village , we step outside—literally—and explore the transformative power of outdoor play with children. Our guest, Khavin Debbs, shares how nature has always been more than a backdrop—it’s been a lifeline, a classroom, and a source of deep joy. From his childhood days in Sacramento spent meditating an...

En este episodio de Parenting Takes a Village ,exploramos la poderosa diferencia entre animar y alabar en la crianza. ¿Cómo influye cada enfoque en la autoestima, la autonomía y la resiliencia de los niños? Junto a nuestra invitada, Paulina, profundizamos en cómo el aliento fomenta la confianza interna y la motivación intrínseca, mientras que laalabanza puede generar dependencia de la aprobación e...

Welcome to Parenting Takes a Village with Tania , the podcast where we explore how we can support children and families through early education, community connection, and expert insight. I’m your host, Tania, and today we’re diving into a critical issue in early childhood education—preschool expulsions. Did you know that young children, especially Black boys and children with high rates of Adverse...

Tania habla con Lea Evans del tema : Criando Niños/es Bilingües. ¡Bienvenidos de nuevo a Parenting Takes a Village ! Hoy exploramos un tema muy cercano a mi corazón: la crianza de niños bilingües. Ya sea que desees transmitir tu lengua heredada, abrir puertas a nuevas culturas o simplemente brindarles a tus hijos el regalo del multilingüismo, este episodio es para ti. Me acompaña Lea Evans, Educad...

Welcome back to Parenting Takes a Villag I'mwe'reI'mI'mwe'reI'mwe'reI'mI'mwe're, the podcast where we explore how we support and nurture our children—and ourselves—through the ever-evolving parenting journey. I'm your host, Tania. Today, we're diving into a deeply personal and profoundly impactful topic: raising children beyond the gender binary. Parenting is full of choices—how we guide, nurture,...

En este episodio de "Parenting Takes a Village: NSC and You," Tania conversa con Xiomara, una destacada profesional comprometida con el apoyo a las familias en su viaje hacia la alfabetización temprana. Xiomara, inmigrante salvadoreña radicada en Seattle desde 2005, ha dedicado su carrera a facilitar programas para niños y familias en las bibliotecas públicas de Seattle y del condado de King. Con...

Books such as "Windows" and "Mirrors" in Parenting with Betty Williams Welcome back to Parenting Takes a Village ParentingIn today's, Today'sI'mParentingtoday'sParenting. Today's episode explores the many facets of parenting through connection, equity, and shared learning. I’m your host, Tania. In today’s episode, we're exploring books' transformative role in Parenting and education as "wiParentin...

In this episode of Parenting Takes a Village , Tania sits down with Beth Goss (she/her), a seasoned expert in Early Childhood Education and a Certified Gottman Educator, to explore how relationships shift and grow after children enter the picture. Together, they delve into the impact of children’s tantrums on family dynamics and the importance of co-regulation not just with children but within par...

Welcome to Episode 3, where we dive into the transformative topic of fostering feminist values in the next generation. In this episode, Tania sits down with Sally and Sarah to explore how parents, educators, and mentors can support children and teens in developing a solid foundation of gender equity, empowerment, and respect for all identities. Sally, a seasoned faculty member in the Department of...

En este episodio, Tania conversa con Anita García Morales sobre una herramienta esencial de la disciplina positiva: las juntas de familia. Anita, con más de 30 años de experiencia en educación y cofundadora de Racing to Equity, nos comparte cómo esta práctica fomenta el respeto mutuo, la colaboración y una comunicación efectiva en el hogar. Las juntas familiares pueden convertirse en un espacio in...

In this episode, Tania sits down with Sally and Sarah to explore the critical topic of media literacy and its impact on families and youth. Sally, a seasoned faculty member in the Department of Parent Education at North Seattle College, brings decades of expertise in child psychotherapy, parent consultation, and education. With a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Michigan, she has spe...

Tania speaks with Beth about Relationships after having Children Beth Goss (she/her) Beth has been working in the field of Early Childhood Education since 1989. She has been a preschool teacher, an administrator, and a teacher trainer, and is currently a full-time, tenured parent education instructor at North Seattle College. Beth is also a Certified Gottman Educator and Training Sp...

Tania talks to Lauren about nutrition. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Lauren Leedy specializes in creating unique strategies and solutions for the busiest of people to meet their personal health goals. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Lauren has experience across a wide variety of settings and patient populations, including five years in pediatrics.  She now owns her 100% virtual nu...

Episode 12 coming soon on 05-10-22 Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Lauren Leedy specializes in creating unique strategies and solutions for the busiest of people to meet their personal health goals. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Lauren has experience across a wide variety of settings and patient populations, including five years in pediatrics.  She now owns her 100% virtual nutrit...

Tania talks to Kyle about the importance of exercise and sports with children  Kyle Boyd is a former teacher who is leading fan development for the Seattle Kraken. He took on this new role after eight years of teaching history and social studies and is on a mission to ensure access to hockey for nontraditional hockey communities throughout Greater Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Kyle grew...

Tania talks to Aly about Stuttering and Speech Therapy  Alyssa (Aly) Vildósola, M.A., CCC-SLP (she/her) is a speech therapist, new parent, and recent addition to the North Seattle community. She realized early in her career that the most invigorating and rewarding work she could do was with kids who stutter and their families, an area most professionals, unfortunately, shy away...

Tania talks to the Teachers of Rainier Valley Coop Preschool about Social Coaching  Julie Zindle | Over the last 17 years of working in many models of Early Childhood Education, I’ve discovered what appeals to me most about the co-op model, and RVCP, in particular, is that we—children, parents, and teachers—are all contributing and learning together. Cecelia Linsley | Both of my children have...

Tania talks to Heather Harman about co-parenting and separation. Heather's coaching is informed by my other roles in life, as a parent, an educator, an activist, and a woman on a never-ending search for meaning, connection, expression, knowledge, life experiences, culinary and travel adventures, artistry, and more. Heather is on a mission to empower people, serve my LGBTQIA+ community, and help ki...

Tania talks to Monica Harris about the importance of music in early education.   Monica has been teaching for over 25 years: first by teaching folks how to sing, and then later fell in love with teaching Co-op! She has a Bachelor’s of Music from the Oberlin College-Conservatory of Music, as well as a Master’s in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from Roosevelt University. She, along with her two...

Tania talks to Melanie about Parent Involvement in School Melanie Kay was born and raised in Idaho and attended Utah State University (go Aggies!) where she earned a bachelor’s and teaching certificate in Family and Consumer Sciences Education. She taught child development, cooking, sewing, and financial literacy to students in grades 8-12 for two years before meeting her husband and uprooting to...