Parenting Pickup

Oct 21 2024 23 ep. 29 mins
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Welcome to the Parenting Pickup Podcast. With over 50 years of experience in early child care and education, we're here to share all things child-related. Every episode is designed for families' education and support from parenting tips and tricks, trending topics, fun activities, child development, and so much more! Special guests in early childhood and education will join our host Cara, to share their expertise and help answer some of the most challenging questions.

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Season 3 Episode 6: 'The Benefits of Bibliotherapy' with Amanda Mason

Oct 21 2024 20 mins  
Send us a textThis month, NHA's child mental health specialist, Amanda Mason, joins us to talk about the positive effects that therapeutic reading can have on children.This episode we'll tackle subjects such as:The benefits of bibliotherapyThe obstacles for parents to use bibliotherapy with their childAppropriate books for therapeutic readingHow bibliotherapy can help with grief an

Season 3 Episode 5: 'Having Tough Conversations' with MiaLisa Millares

Sep 16 2024 40 mins  
Send us a textToday's episode features three-time guest MiaLisa Millares, and it's one you're not going to want to miss. MiaLisa is the executive director at Doing Good Together, a non-profit organization that aims to connect families to different volunteer and donation opportunities. Over the course of the episode, MiaLisa will provide families with several tools to foster deeper

Season 3 Episode 4: '2024 in Children's Health' with Kelly Lemieux

Aug 19 2024 27 mins  
Send us a textSifting through different information to find reliable health advice for your children can be a complicated and overwhelming process for a lot of parents. That's why we reached out to Kelly Lemieux, the head of pediatrics at Ridgeview Medical Center. Kelly has been voted by Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine as one of the top doctors in the Twin Cities and has been a board

Season 3 Episode 3: 'The Science of Reading' with Sara Reichstadt

Jul 15 2024 21 mins  
Send us a textResearch continues to conclude that children’s academic successes later in life can be attributed to the amount of talk and reading they experience from birth to age 3. They also statistically prove to be better readers later in life. We are thrilled to have Sara Reichstadt, a renowned Social and Emotional learning expert, and the Education Coordinator for Kinderber

Season 3 Episode 2: 'Quality Screen Time' with Momo Hayakawa

Jun 17 2024 25 mins  
Send us a textNowadays, it is impossible to get away from a screen since everyone has a phone, restaurants have TVs mounted everywhere, and children are on tablets at school, so it's more important than ever that we make sure that what they are watching is appropriate content. To give us some guidance, Momo Hayakawa joins us to discuss what that looks like. She is the Director and

Season 3 Episode 1: 'Raising Inclusive Children' with Dianne Haulcy

May 20 2024 28 mins  
Send us a textWelcome to a new season of Parenting Pickup! Today's episode features Dianne Haulcy, the host of Minnesota Public Radio's Early Riser's podcast, and CEO of The Family Partnership, a non-profit organization that provides holistic structures and resources for families and children within cycles of poverty. Dianne explores ways in which early childhood is an essential pe

Season 2 Episode 8: Benefits of Music

Dec 21 2023 38 mins  
Send us a textOn this episode of Parenting Pickup, we are grateful to talk to our partner at MacPhail Center for Music, Dianna Babcock, Director of Sing Play Learn, to learn why music is essential in a child's life. Dianna talks about the program's mission for each child's specific stage of development. With each class, children are encouraged to explore musical concepts and experi

Season 2 Episode 7: Pediatric Oral Health

Nov 10 2023 25 mins  
Send us a textIn this insightful podcast episode, we are all treated to a wealth of knowledge on pediatric oral health with an engaging conversation with Dr. Matt Scribbins from Maple Grove Pediatric Dentistry, a seasoned dentist with a passion for children's dental care. Dr. Scribbins shares his expertise on age-appropriate oral hygiene practices, the importance of regular dental

Season 2 Episode 6: How to Help Children with Grief

Oct 11 2023 46 mins  
Send us a textWe brought back a special guest, Kate Wessinger, to share her wealth of knowledge and expertise on the importance of open and honest communication with grieving children. Throughout the episode, she offers practical tips on creating a safe space for children to express their emotions, understand the concept of death, and navigate the stages of grief. She also discusse

Season 2 Episode 5: Potty Mastery

Aug 15 2023 20 mins  
Send us a textPotty training can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be! In this podcast episode, we discuss potty training your child with Steph Schmidt, a New Horizon Academy District Curriculum Coordinator. We'll cover everything from introducing the potty to dealing with accidents.Whether you're just starting the training process or feeling stuck, we've got you covered. Join us