The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families

Feb 21 2024
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Every person plays a role in protecting Florida’s children. On The Pinwheel Podcast, we highlight policies, practices, and programs that reinforce protective factors and promote resilience. A consistent focus on protecting children, strengthening families, and empowering communities will generate a positive impact on the lives of all Floridians. The Pinwheel Podcast: Hope for Florida's Families is created by Prevent Child Abuse Florida in partnership with the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida and the Florida Department of Children and Families.

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Interview with Dr. Rachel Scharlepp

Feb 21 2024 39 mins  
Join us for this episode, where we talk with Dr. Rachel Scharlepp, Licensed Psychologist, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, and Infant Mental Health Specialist about the ins and outs of child therapy. We discuss play therapy, common misconceptions by parents, and potential signs that therapy could be beneficial for a child.

Interview with Mama Yata, Melanin Mothers Meet CEO & Founder

Jan 03 2024 21 mins  
In this episode, Prevent Child Abuse Training Specialist Briana J. Parlor, M.S./Ed.S., and Project Coordinator Heather Jones speak with the CEO & Founder of Melanin Mothers Meet, Trishay “Mama Yata” Young.Episode recorded December 19, 2023.

Interview with Jackie Hester of Parenting Matters

Oct 31 2023 10 mins  
In this episode, Heather Jones interviews Jackie Hester, TBRI Practitioner with Parenting Matters, about emotional regulation and positive parenting tips. Episode recorded October 30, 2023.

Interview with John (Mike) McCormick with Florida Poison Control

Sep 13 2023 35 mins  
Join us as we discuss with Mike McCormick the most common types of poisonings among young children and how to put prevention in action to keep them safe!

Nonviolent Communication - Interview with Dr. Cindy Bigbie, Founder of The Bigbie Method

Aug 25 2023 42 mins  
Host Heather Jones discusses Nonviolent Communication with Dr. Cindy Bigbie, Founder of The Bigbie Method and Author of "My Link to Mildred: Interrupting the Epidemic of Trauma via Nonviolent Communication."Episode recorded August 7, 2023.

Interview with Stacey Hoaglund, President of the Autism Society of Florida

Jun 29 2023 33 mins  
Heather Jones interviews Stacey Hoaglund, the President of the Autism Society of Florida. They discuss water safety/drowning prevention and the dangers of wandering for a child on the autism spectrum, the rights parent have to request screenings for children, and how the organization is partnering with law enforcement. Episode recorded on June 15, 2023.

Interview with Curtis Campogni

May 03 2023 51 mins  
In this episode, Heather Jones talks with Curtis Campogni, founder of Speak4MC. Recorded April 28, 2023.

Introducing our new Executive Director, Chesley Richardson!

Mar 31 2023 12 mins  
In this episode, Project Coordinator Heather Jones interviews the new Executive Director for Prevent Child Abuse Florida, Chesley Richardson.

Interview with Phil Scarpelli of Brevard Family Partnership/Brevard C.A.R.E.S.

Jan 31 2023 37 mins  
Prevent Child Abuse Florida Project Coordinator Heather Jones interviews Brevard Family Partnership President and CEO Phil Scarpelli.Brevard Family Partnership is a community-based care lead agency contracted with the Department of Children and Families.Brevard C.A.R.E.S. is a non-profit organization that helps prevent child abuse and neglect by providing resources to strengthen fa

Circle of Parents Interview with Heather Jones

Dec 22 2022 20 mins  
In Chris Lolley's farewell episode of The Pinwheel Podcast, he talks with Project Coordinator Heather Jones about the statewide Circle of Parents peer support groups.Learn more about Circle of Parents Contact Heather Jones: email [email protected] or call (850) 921-4494 ext. 202