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HOME & CLASSROOM and HOME & CLASSROOM SHORTIES! is a podcast by Brightside Up covering the world of children's development.
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Hannah and Rachel host Home & Classroom, our original podcast featuring expert interviews on the topic of child development. Shorties! delivers updates on what's happening and shares a bright idea or two in 15 minutes or less and is hosted by Kate and Claire.
Our vision is to create a world where all children are understood.
This week is finally our Book Meet & Greet at Toro! Join us on 12/7 at 6 PM for the fun! This week we also talk about our Instagram exclusive content, special treats that you will get with E-news sign-up, upcoming trainings, some fun bright ideas and lots more!
- Book Party Meet & Greet
- Check Out Our Instagram!
- Sign Up For E-news
- Upcoming Trainings
- CACFP
- Bright Idea- No Bake Play Dough
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
This week we dive into our upcoming book launch meet & greet at TORO, upcoming Workforce Retention Grant info sessions, wrap up of 30 Days of Play, Recall Alert, Respite care, a message from CACFP and some wonderful bright ideas!
- Book Launch Meet & Greet
- Workforce Retention Grant expense reports
- 30 Days of Play
- Apple Sauce Pouch Recall
- Respite Care
- CACFP "Serve Up The Savings"
- Bright Idea- Sweet Potato and Black Bean Stew
- Bright Idea- Countdown to Calm
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
This week's Home & Classroom episode is truly from the heart! We talk about our November campaign, 30 Days of Play, and how you can have your classroom centers featured in our recap, our Book Launch- For You From Me, A Through Z, with Rebecca Habersang and the TORO launch event and a moment of thankfulness with our staff here at Brightside Up!
- 30 Days of Play
- Book Launch Event
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
Tune in to learn more about 30 Days of Play and how to be featured in our recap, Self-Care Saturday and the importance of YOU, our Book Launch Event at TORO, and some bright ideas that focus on play and peace!
- 30 Days of Play
- Self-Care Saturday
- TORO Book Launch Event
- Bright Idea - The Breathing B
- Bright Idea - This or That
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
Tune in to learn more about 30 days of play and our interview with Jenny Edwards, the Capital Region Early Childhood Leadership Initiative panel discussion, overdose prevention in childcare programs, TORO book launch party, IT Child, upcoming trainings, mindful moments with Kim Polstein, some awesome bright ideas and more!
- 30 Days of Play
- Interview with Jenny Edwards
- Capital Region Early Childhood Leadership Initiative Panel Discussion
- NYS's Overdose Prevention Letter
- TORO Book Launch Party
- IT Child
- Upcoming Trainings
- Bright Ideas
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
To kick off 30 Days of Play, Kate interviews Jenny Edwards, the author of Intentionality: A Special Project, which you can find in the Home & Classroom magazine. They dive into the importance of interactive play centers and their impact on children's learning. Tune in to learn more!
Intentionality: A Special Project:
intentionality (squarespace.com)
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
Tune in to learn more about 30 days of play and this year's theme of Spaces of Play, more information on desert grant expense reports, becoming a provider, IT Child, upcoming trainings, Self-Care Saturday, TORO book launch, a mouth-watering segment with our very own Bonnie Schultz, registered dietitian and CACFP home visitor, and more!
- 30 Days of Play
- Desert Grant Expense Reports
- Become A Provider!
- IT Child
- Self Care Saturday
- TORO Book Launch
- Upcoming Trainings
- Serving Up Servings with CACFP
- Bright Idea
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
Tune in to learn more about IT Child which helps caregivers build connections with children, an overview of BSU’s annual Making Connections Conference, upcoming trainings, Self-Care Saturday, our collaboration with the Arts Center of the Capital Region on creating a book, a survey with an exciting giveaway (Yay!) and more!
· IT Child Tool
· Annual Making Connections Conference
· Upcoming Trainings From The Instructional Suite
· Self-Care Saturday
· TORO Book Launch
· Picture Of Child Care Survey
· Bright Idea (Mirror Tip Card)
· Intentionality In Setting Up Classroom Displays (Home & Classroom Magazine Vol 12)
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
Reggio Emilia is a child-centered approach that encourages children to follow their interests and learn through organic exploration. Tune in to hear Kate interview Emily Cuccio, Early Childhood Trainer/Coach about her passion for the Reggio Emilia approach and its child-centric, project-based learning.
Making Thinking Visible
https://www.amazon.com/Making-Thinking-Visible-Understanding-Independence/dp/047091551X
From Teaching to Thinking
https://www.redleafpress.org/From-Teaching-to-Thinking-A-Pedagogy-for-Reimagining-Our-Work-P2334.aspx
North American Reggio Alliance
https://www.reggioalliance.org/
Leadership Institute
https://earlychildhoodny.org/leadershipinitiative/events.php?team=LEADERSHIP-CAPITALDISTRICT
What are Reggio Emilia Schools
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/19/parenting/reggio-emilia-preschool.html
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
It's just Kate this week! Join her for updates on the
- Making Connections Annual Conference
- the Child Care Assistance Program
- What's Upcoming from the Instructional Suite
- The Picture of Child Care survey
- A special call for art
plus a Bright Idea from our own Kathleen Harland, all on this week's Shorties!
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
Join Kevin and Kate for a special interview with Amy Kiley, Quality Improvement Specialist from Quality Stars NY, and learn about the benefits of joining plus their free upcoming info sessions. You'll also get updates on our upcoming Making Connections annual conference and other upcoming training, the first edition of our new Mindful Moments segment, and two Bright Ideas to try this week.
Making Connections Annual Conference
Upcoming training from Brightside Up
Quality Stars NY information sessions
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
We're so sorry to miss this week but we are making plans behind the scenes and will be back next week with Shorties. Thank you!
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
Kevin and Kate discuss the latest in what's happening in the world child care in this episode of Shorties!
You'll get information on:
- Starting a child care program in your home with Best Start funding
- 2023 Making Connections Conference
- NYS's Workforce Retention Grant
- Email Kiersten at kkennedy@brightsideup.org for any and all questions
- Pyramid Model Roadmap Series
- Quality Stars NY Info Sessions
- Upcoming From the Instructional Suite
Plus 2 new bright ideas!
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
Join Kevin and Kate as they review upcoming news and information for Capital Region Child Care providers in this episode of Shorties!
You'll get information on:
- NYS's Workforce Retention Grant
- Making Connections Annual Conference
- Quality Stars NY Info Sessions
Plus 2 new bright ideas!
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
The way we speak to children will become their inner voice. When we understand the importance of building a positive internal dialogue, we realize how our thoughts and words matter. Tune in to hear Rachel and Kate talk with Philomina about how to develop positive self-talk in children in this first episode of season 5!
Mentioned on the show:
- Making Connections Annual Conference
- Browse our Instructional Suite and view Philomina's Words Count training on page 14 along with our "Flip It" training on page 20
- The Kindess Wall
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
In this episode, Kate and Rachel are joined by special guests', Connor Armbruster (fiddle) a performing musician, composer, and educator and Mike Jenkins (guitar) a performing musician and educator, for our most muscial episode yet! Together, through a music program initiated by Natalie Merchant, Connor and Mike bring the joy of music to children through live performances, sing-alongs, and dance parties at Head Start and Early Head Start at CEO in Troy. Tune in and explore the fascinating world of music therapy as they discuss the benefits, experiences, and power of music for young minds.
Mentioned in the show:
- Contact Mike Jenkins for private lessons at meloniousthunk09@gmail.com
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
Listen as Claire and Dana report on upcoming Network of Youth Success JEDI trainings, What's Happening in the Instructional Suite, Provider Appreciation Comedy Night recap, a Medical Minute with Desiree Myers, RN, CDA Week, and a Bright Idea.
- Network of Youth Success JEDI Trainings
- Upcoming Trainings at BSU
- Provider Appreciation Comedy Night Recap
- CDA Application
- Tipcard: How to Cook Dry Beans
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
Join Rachel and Kate as they chat with Caleb Seguin about the history and mission of Camp Unirondack, youth empowerment, and supporting children's perspectives which are unique and entirely their own.
Caleb has been working with children and youth for over a decade. He is a director at Camp Unirondack, a summer camp for youth with a focus on social justice, intentional community, and youth empowerment. Caleb is also the owner and operator of Playful Pianos music studio for kids, and Project Lead at Northern Youth Abroad, helping Indigenous youth in Canada’s northern territories develop volunteer projects to serve their communities. He has spoken at numerous conferences, professional development forums, schools, and summer camps, and offers in-depth consultation on topics related to gender inclusivity, anti-colonialism, youth-centered behavior intervention, youth autonomy and privacy rights, and dismantling adult supremacy.
As an Indigenous person, Caleb’s work with young people is always informed by the Anishinaabe teachings that he grew up with. He draws inspiration from the core principles of Anishinaabe child-rearing in order to develop educational tools that examine youth work through a unique cultural lens. Throughout his youth work, Caleb maintains a commitment to fostering values of autonomy, community responsibility, levity, and honest, affirming personal growth. Caleb was born and raised in Canada, and currently lives near Albany, NY with his partner and his dog Pingo, and has a deep passion for jigsaw puzzles and peach cobbler.
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
Listen as Dana and Kevin share a clip from a Teacher Appreciation event at Kid Central Child Care and updates from the Capital District Leadership Initiative & Legally Exempt Child Care, plus two Bright Ideas.
- Provider Appreciation clip (feat. Raquel Saddlemire) on Instagram
- Summer Camp Catalog
- Capital Region Leadership Initiative
- Legally Exempt Child Care
- Medication Administration Training (MAT) Renewal
- Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) training (via Zoom)
- Child Care Administrator Community of Practice (via Zoom)
- Tipcard: Emotional Literacy - Understanding Our Friends
- Tipcard: Freeze & Find
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Listen as Kevin and Dana share a recap of the Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Brightside Up's venture to win the grant as well as a special Community Planting event at Parson's Early Head Start, news from the Capital Region Leadership Initiative, upcoming training and a special bright idea featuring all of our favorite fidget toys.
- Provider Appreciation Comedy Night - last call for RSVPs!
- 2023 Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge - recap
- Self-Care Saturday - RSVP today!
- Community planting event at Parson's
- Produce Plant Party
- Capital Region Leadership Initiative
- Upcoming from the Instructional Suite
- Our favorite fidgets!
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
Join Rachel, Kate, and Kim for a walk down memory lane as they chat about mental health, what it means, and how some of our previous episode topics can contribute to mental health and social-emotional wellness.
- Treat Yourself | Home & Classroom Podcast Episode 3
- The Unspoken Complexity of Self-Care | Medium article by Deanna Zandt
- Untwist Your Towel-Mindfulness and Meditation with Jeannie Thomma | Home & Classroom Podcast Episode 7
- Implicit Bias and Preschool Expulsion with Dr. Walter Gilliam | Home & Classroom Podcast Episode 9
- Dual Language Learning with Raquel Saddlemire | Home & Classroom Podcast Episode 63
- Ready Confetti with Jessica Orellanna | Home & Classroom Podcast Episode 36
- Mindful Moment: Savoring | Home & Classroom Magazine Vol 11
- Beyond the Bake Sale: The Essential Guide to Family-school Partnerships
- Gender Expansiveness in Children with Lyndon Cudlitz | Home & Classroom Podcast Episode 73
- Grief with Barbara Mitchell | Home & Classroom Episode 19
- The Whole-Brain Child by Dr. Dan Siegel' "If you can name it, you can tame it."
- Brightside Up warm line 518-426-7181 Ext 428
- May is for Mental Health | Click for links to our mental health month events and RSVP today
*Implicit bias is a form of bias that occurs automatically and unintentionally, that nevertheless affects judgments, decisions, and behaviors.
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
Tune in to learn about the Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Brightside Up's venture to win the grant. Dana and Kevin also share details about Provider Appreciation Comedy Night on May 17, Health Schenectady Families, Mental Health Awareness Month, and a bright idea.
- Brightside Up is A Finalist for the 2023 Zaentz Early Education Innovation Challenge
- Provider Appreciation Comedy Night
- Healthy Schenectady Families
- May is for Mental Health
- Produce Plant Party
- Upcoming from the Instructional Suite
- Kids in the Kitchen Tipcard (English & Spanish)
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
Tune in for your invitation to Provider Appreciation Comedy Night, a rundown of May's Mental Health Awareness Month activities and celebration, more about #ProtectingChildhood, free training announcements, and a Mindful Moment with Kim.
- Provider Appreciation Comedy Night
- May is for Mental Health
- Protecting Childhood Free training (English) Free training(Spanish)
- Free training opportunities
- Quality Stars NY info session
- Mindful Moment (Home & Classroom Magazine Vol 3)
- Countdown to Calm (Mindful Moment & tipcard)
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
The book description reads, "A mother/daughter duo has created a wonderful story about the beauty that is in our world. A River’s Journey gives the young reader hope and comfort as it inspires the reader to explore the science and beauty of the river." Listen in as Rachel and Kate chat with retired professor, early childhood educator/consultant, and now the author of the children's book A River's Journey and companion parenting book Through the Child's Eyes, Nancy Cupolo.
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
Tune in to learn how Brightside Up highlights National Child Abuse Prevention Month through the Protecting Childhood campaign. We also share details on the 2023 Summer Camp Catalog, Week of the Young Child, Upcoming Training, and more!
- Protecting Childhood
- 2023 Summer Camp Catalog
- Upcoming Training
- Week of the Young Child
- Social Story: A Trip to the Pediatrician
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Tune in to learn about Gardening with Bonnie in her upcoming creation station workshop, Week of the Young Child, the Child IT, the 'Breathing B', and more.
- Creation Station: Gardening with Children
- Week of the Young Child
- The CHILD IT
- The Breathing B
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Rachel and Kate chat with Lyndon Cudlitz, consultant, educator, and trainer with over 20 years of experience in social justice facilitation and services for LGBTQIA individuals. Tune in to learn what gender expansiveness means and how your support can play a pivotal role in a child's successful development.
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Mentioned on the show:
https://lyndoncudlitz.com/
@lyndoncudlitzconsulting
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.
Now on Tuesdays starting March 21, 2023! Start your week with news, information, and bright ideas from your friends at Brightside Up. Expert interviews feature in-depth conversations with experts in early childhood development, family and child services, children's books and literature, gender, and more! Shorties! is a news-style episode bringing you the latest information on upcoming events, grant opportunities, announcements, training, and a bright idea or two. Tune in on your way to work and be ready for the day!
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts with hosts Rachel & Hannah. Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up with Claire & Kate.
Rachel and Hannah chat with local freelance illustrator and graphic designer, Caroline Corrigan, about her first picture book, Women Artists A-Z, by Melanie Labarge, published in February 2020. Caroline has also worked for The Art Center of the Capital Region in Troy New York, co-founded the Albany Maker Market, The Half Moon Market, and the Fort Orange General Store before selling the business in 2015.
Mentioned during the show:
- Contact Caroline at hello@carolinecorrigan.com
- Follow Caroline on Instagram @carolinecorrigan
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts with hosts Rachel & Hannah. Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up with Claire & Kate.
Kate and our special guest, Dana Petrasovic, who is filling in for Claire , share what's happening this week with updates on the Aspire Registry, Child IT Assessment, Child Care Stabilization Grant 2.0, and some Brightsider news.
The Bright Ideas in this episode includes our new Veggie Kids Club Apple Cheddar Quesadilla recipe.
Show links:
The Aspire Registry
Contact Kim at - kpolstein@brightsideup.org
The Child Care Stabilization Grant 2.0 Information
Apple Cheddar Quesadilla Recipe
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts with hosts Rachel & Hannah. Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up with Claire & Kate.
This week on Shorties!, Kate and Claire update you on the Epinephrine Auto Injector Initiative, Provider Job Opening Posts, and the Capital Region Career Development Center.
The Bright Ideas in this episode are brought to you by Vroom and they include their "Junior Scientist" and "Travel Talk" tip card.
Show links:
OCFS Dear Provider Letter
Email Claire your job openings at csickles@brightsideup.org
Enhanced B5 SUNY/CUNY Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship Event Registration
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts with hosts Rachel & Hannah. Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up with Claire & Kate.
Tune in for a very special Thanksgiving episode as the Brightside Up staff shares what they are thankful for this year.
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts with hosts Rachel & Hannah. Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up with Claire & Kate.
This week on Shorties!, Kate and Claire update you all things play, the daily Workforce Development Grant daily support meetings, and upcoming trainings.
The Bright Ideas in this episode includes our playful "Forts, Tent Cities & Hideaways," article from our Home & Classroom Imagination issue and our new Sweet Potato And Black Bean Stew recipe tip card.
Show links:
30 Days of Play Calendar
The Strong Museum of Play
Unexpected Toy Find
DIY Toy Top
Brightside Up's YouTube
Brightside Up's Facebook
Brightside Up's Instagram
Bright Idea's page
Home & Classroom Vol.2 - Forts, Tent Cities & Hideaways on page 46
Sweet Potato And Black Bean Stew Video
Sweet Potato And Black Bean Stew Tipcard
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts with hosts Rachel & Hannah. Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up with Claire & Kate.
This week on Shorties!, Kate and Claire update you on the Retroactive Absences Grant, NY Child Care Assistance program, and the Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship.
The Bright Ideas in this episode includes our playful "What Makes Story Stones Shine", from our Home & Classroom Toy issue article, and our Friendship Skills tip card.
Show links:
Retroactive Absence Grant email: ocfs.sm.retro.absences.grant@ocfs.ny.gov
WDI Child Care Assistance
Early Childhood Workforce Scholarship
Home & Classroom Vol. 07
Friendship Skills tip card
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts with hosts Rachel & Hannah. Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up with Claire & Kate.
In this episode, Rachel and Hannah move to the movement with our own Philomina Adjei, an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant about the importance of bringing music and movement together into the classroom.
Together, the three listen to songs that not only encourage movement, but also can be used for transitional purposes throughout the day.
Mentioned during the show:
- Music and Movement in the Classroom Playlist
- Contact Philomina with questions at padjei@brightsideup.org
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts with hosts Rachel & Hannah. Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up with Claire & Kate.
This week Kate and Claire dedicate this episode finding child care. Kate and Claire talk with our very own, Paulann Beardsley, a Family Educator about your search for child care.
Show links:
Find Child Care
Explore your options
Online child care search portal
Financial Aid
As You Think About Child Care
Touring Tips tip card
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts with hosts Rachel & Hannah. Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up with Claire & Kate.
Kate and Claire share what's happening this week with updates on the new Mind in the Making training with Emily Vantassel, training rates, free Covid-19 test kits, and what's upcoming in the Instructional Suite.
The Bright Ideas in this episode includes our new Lettuce and Apple Salad recipe along with our Promoting Healthy Eating tip card.
Show links:
Mind in the Making Trainings
BSU training rates
Lettuce and Apple Salad recipe card
Lettuce and Apple Salad video
Promoting Healthy Eating tip card
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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts with hosts Rachel & Hannah. Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up with Claire & Kate.
In this episode, Rachel and Hannah chat with our own Raquel Saddlemire, Director of Education and Curriculum about dual language learners. Together, they dive into their experiences and discuss how young children acquire language skills and the importance of respecting the child's home language as they learn to speak two languages simultaneously.
Contact Raquel with questions at rsaddlemire@brightsideup.org
Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts with hosts Rachel & Hannah. Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up with Claire & Kate.
Please enjoy this "Best Of" episode we decided to reshare in honor of National Book Month.
Kaela Wallman, Coordinator of Youth Services for Schenectady County Public Library joins Hannah and Rachel to talk about the importance of early literacy, the role the library plays in literacy development, Schenectady County Public library's literacy partners, and the role parents and caregivers play in early literacy development.
Schenectady County Public Library website: http://www.scpl.org/
STARS program: https://www.schenectadystars.org/
Screen time info for parents of 0 to 3-year-olds: https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/series/screen-sense
Screen time info for parents with older children: https://www.naeyc.org/resources/topics/technology-and-media
These are the books Hannah and Rachel discussed in the intro:
BJ Novak - The Book with No Pictures
Jimmy Fallon – Your Baby's First Word Will Be DADA
John Oliver- A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo
Stephen Colbert- I Am A Pole (And So Can You!)
On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
In this episode of Shorties!, Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on the Stabilization 2.0 Grant, the sandbox on our website, what's upcoming in the instructional suite, and our newest Brightsiders.
The Bright Ideas in this episode include the social story, "Family Separation" read by Nora on our mental health team, and the "Worry Box" tip card.
Show links:
Stabilization 2.0 Grant
Grants in the Sandbox
Upcoming in the Instructional Suite
Family Separation Social Story
Worry Box Tip Card
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Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes.
In this episode, Rachel and Hannah chat with Kim Polstein, LMSW, Director of Mental Health Services at Brightside Up about managing first time worries. Together they all share recent experiences with first-time jitters and Kim shines some light on how to call attention to, and care for those feelings.
Mentioned during the show:
Get your Brightside Up baby onesies! Email us at homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org
Making Connections Mini Conference Registration
Contact Kim at kpolstein@brightsideup.org
Kim's first Home & Classroom episode
Keep an eye out for Kim's next Home and Classroom article
Worry Box Tip Card
On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
In this episode of Shorties!, Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on Understand Me Toolkits, Schenectady County Cares Subsidy Program, expired/used epinephrine auto-injector disposal as Brightside Up, the B5 SUNY/CUNY Workforce Scholarships and Brightside Up babies.
The Bright Ideas in this episode include the social story, "First Day of School" ready by Misha on our mental health team and the "Easy No Cook Play Dough" mixture tip card.
Show links:
Understand Me Toolkits
Schenectady County Cares Subsidy Program
Free Family Child Care Orientation and Info Session (Virtual)
Replacement Stock of AUVI-Q - email ocfs.sm.elijahslaw@ocfs.ny.gov
First Day of School Social Story
Easy No Cook Play Dough
In this episode of Shorties!, Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on CACFP reimbursement rates, the Workforce Development Institute, the benefits of becoming a child care provider, new Brightside Up staff, and the Brightside Up's recipe video series.
The Bright Ideas in this episode include the social story, "I Can Rest" ready by Philomina on our mental health team and the "Perfect Picnic" article out of our Home and Classroom Magazine.
Show links:
CACFP Reimbursement Rates
Workforce Development Institute
Become a Child Care Provider
Recipe Video Series
I Can Rest Social Story
The Perfect Picnic
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In this episode of Shorties!, Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on Brightside Up's Making Connections Mini Conference, Bond With Me tool kits, Home & Classroom Magazine Vol.9 Family, Child Care Assistance, and new Brightside Up staff.
The Bright Ideas in this episode include one of our new social stories and a new tip card from the mixtures series. This week's social story was read by Emily on our mental health team, titled, "The First Day of School".
Show links:
Making Connections Mini Conference
Bond With Me tool kits
Home & Classroom Magazine
Child Care Assistance
The First Day of School Social Story
Oobleck Tip Card
DIY - Oobleck Video
Rachel and Kate join forces to share exciting announcements in this finale of Home & Classroom season three! Tune in to learn about the Summer Fun map filled with places to visit and play with your children; plus the announcements of this year's Dianne Meckler Scholarship and runner up recipients along with the "Nominate Someone Great" gift card winners.
Mentioned in the show:
Brightside Up's Summer Fun Map
On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
In this episode of Shorties!, Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on all things CDA!
The Bright Ideas in this episode include our Timeless Tunes Tip Card and the "Supporting Purposeful Play" article from our Wellness Issue of Home & Classroom magazine.
Show links:
CDA
Timeless Tunes
Supporting Purposeful Play
Contacts:
Learn More About CDA: Heather Sweet hsweet@brightsideup.org
In this episode of Shorties!, Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on Provider Appreciation Shout Outs, the Diane Meckler Scholarship, the Workforce Development Program, OCFS Market Rates, Upcoming Trainings, and Brightside Up's Warm Line.
The Bright Ideas in this episode include our Freeze & Find Tip Card and the "Your Bag Of Tricks" article from our Nature Issue of Home & Classroom magazine.
Show links:
Nominate Someone Great
Dianne Meckler Scholarship
Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy
Upcoming Trainings
Warm Line
Freeze & Find Tip Card
Your Bag of Tricks
In this episode, Rachel and Hannah chat with Sarah Gould-Houde from QUALITYstarsNY. Together the three talk about the support behind leadership and management skills that QUALITYstarsNY has to offer participating providers.
QUALITYstarsNY is the states quality rating and improvement system for early childhood education programs in New York state. QUALITYstarsNY rates child care systems on a 1 to 5 star scale based on what standards are implemented in a program.
Tune in to learn more about QUALITYstarsNY and how you can use QUALITYstarsNY as a resource to best fit your needs.
Mentioned in the show:
https://qualitystarsny.org/
On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
In this episode of Shorties!, Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on Provider Appreciation Shout Outs, the Diane Meckler Scholarship, the Workforce Development Program, the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, QUALITYstarsNY, new Brightside Up staff, and a Brightside up summer camp poll!
The Bright Ideas in this episode include our Summer Sports Drink recipe found in our Nature Issue of Home & Classroom magazine and our Container Garden Tip Card.
Show links:
Nominate Someone Great
Dianne Meckler Scholarship
Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy
Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant
QUALITYstarsNY
Make Your Own Summer Sports Drink
Container Garden Tip Card
Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes.
In this episode of Shorties!, Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, the Community Loan Fund, Pyramid Model Training Opportunities, Mental Health Awareness Month, the Child IT Assessment, Child Care Administrator Community of Practice, Provider Appreciation Shout Outs, the Diane Meckler Scholarship, the Early Childhood Career Development Center, and the Workforce Development Program.
The Bright ideas in this episode are in honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month. Enjoy our Mirror Tip Card along with an article written by Kim Polstein, Brightside Up's Director of Mental Health Services.
Show links:
Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant
Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region
Pyramid Model Training Opportunities
Nominate Someone Great
Dianne Meckler Scholarship
Capital Region Early Childhood Career Development Center
Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy
Mirror Tip Card
Kim's Mindful Moment
Contacts:
Mental Health Services: Rebecca DelGiudice, LMSW, MS IMH-DP at rdelgiudice@brightsideup.org
Kimberly Polstein, LMSW at kpolstein@brightsideup.org
Child Care Administrator Community of Practice questions: Heather Sweet at hsweet@brightsideup.org
Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes.
In this episode, Rachel and Hannah chat with Brightside Up's Rebecca DelGiudice, LMSW, MS IMH-DP. Rebecca is an Infant and Toddler Mental Health Consultant & Coordinator by day and a dog mom by night. Rebecca's passion for mental health awareness and collaborating with professionals to support children's social and emotional mental health shines through her work every day.
Tune in to hear Rebecca chat with Hannah and Rachel about Attachment theory, styles, and relationships within early child development.
Mentioned on the show:
Ghosts in the Nursery by Selma Fraiberg*
Raising a Secure Child by Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper, and Bret Powell
*Sometimes when the mics turn on, our brains shut off! The concept of Ghosts in the Nursery was developed by Selma Fraiberg, not Alicia Lieberman. Whoopsies!
On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
In this extended special episode of Shorties!, Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, a special interview with Brightside Up Registrar, Jennifer Callaghan regarding the Deserts Grant and Family Child Care Orientation Sessions, the Community Loan Fund, and the QualityStarsNY Start with Stars support program.
The Bright idea in this episode comes from Tom Copeland, a leading expert in the business of family child care.
Show links:
Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant
Interview Link: Bonuses for Employees and Non-Traditional Hours
Become a Family Child Care Program Threshold
Orientation Session Dates/Registration: How to Start a Child Care Business in Your Home
Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region
QualityStarsNY
Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes.
In this episode, Kate & Claire share what's happening including our Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant updates, our virtual Mini Conference, the Capital Region Early Childhood Career Development Center, Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy updates, National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, and the Dianne Meckler Scholarship.
Bright ideas in this episode include the "Soup Breathing" tip card and ways to show your provider some appreciation.
Show links:
Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant
Virtual Mini Conference
Capital Region Early Childhood Career Development Center
Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy
Provider Appreciation Day
Dianne Meckler Scholarship
Soup Breathing Tip Card
Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes.
In this episode, Rachel and Hannah are joined by Ryan Miller, Sr. Director of Program Young Athletes and Elementary of Special Olympics New York. Tune in to hear all about this amazing sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to 7.
Learn more at specialolympics-ny.org
On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
In this episode, Kate & Claire share what's happening including our latest Infant Toddler Development update, the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, the Annual October Conference, Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy, Respite Care Opportunities, and the April Protecting Childhood Campaign in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention month. Bright ideas in this episode include the article "Boxing Away Your Worries" and a container garden tip card to help encourage young gardeners!
Show links:
Infant and Toddler Development Communication Tool Kit
Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant
Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy
Boxing Away Your Worries
Container Garden Tip Card
Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes.
In this episode, Kate & Claire share what's happening including the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, the April Protecting Childhood Campaign in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention month, What's coming up from the Instructional Suite, and the 2022 Top Workplaces honor from the Time's Union. Bright ideas in this episode include an early literacy tip card to help encourage young readers.
Show links:
Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant
Understanding CCR&Rs
Best Business Practices for a Profitable Child Care: The True Cost of Care
Upcoming From the Instructional Suite
Times Union Top Workplaces 2022
Implicit Bias and Preschool Expulsion with Dr. Walter Gilliam
Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes.
In this collaborative episode, Hannah and Rachel chat with Courtney Jones from Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension about all things CCR&Rs. Tune in to learn about what role CCR&Rs play in childcare, the history of childcare, and more.
Mentioned on the show:
Quality Stars NY
Early Care & Learning Council
Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant
Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy
The Child Care Council Chit Chat Podcast
On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
In this episode, Kate & Claire share what's happening with Brightside Up's "Protecting Childhood" annual campaign, give information about the new CHILD IT project, review updates on the the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy, and share upcoming training, and opportunities from the Capital Region Early Childhood Career Development Center. Bright ideas in this episode include an early literacy tip card to help encourage young readers.
Show links:
- Follow the Protecting Childhood Campaign on our Facebook page
- CHILD IT assessment
- Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant
- Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy
- Bright Ideas
- Home & Classroom magazine
Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes.
In this episode, Kate and Claire share what's happening with the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) reimbursement estimates, and the 2022 Summer Camp Catalog. Bright ideas in this episode include the Kids in the Kitchen tip card and a recipe for Creamy Herb dip from Home & Classroom magazine.
Show links:
Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant
Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) reimbursement estimates
2022 Summer Camp Catalog
Bright Ideas
Home & Classroom magazine
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Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes.
In this episode, Hannah and Rachel chat with Lindsey Behr from Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County Child Care Council about the crucial role nutrition plays in the development of the body and the brain. Tune in to hear about the positive & mood-boosting power of nutrition.
Mentioned on the show:
USDA food & nutrition service website
Healthyeating.org
On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
In this episode Hannah and Rachel talk with Kandi and Patience from Child Care Aware about the importance healthy brain development of children ages 0-5. They work on a project called Vroom, which provides science based tips and tools to inspire families to turn shared everyday moments into brain building moments. The goal of Vroom is to share the science of early brain development in creative ways so all children have the chance to become thriving adults.
Mentioned in the show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQNm4ASB7iY
On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
Join Hannah & Rachel as they chat with Diane Spahn, Director of Education, and Kasey Kile, Director of Professional Development, from Kodo Kids. Kodo Kids create innovative open-ending learning materials which act as tools for authentic play. Their mission is to design resources that impact learning and enhance the lives of children.
Mentioned During the Show:
Kodo Kids
On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
Tune in as Hannah and Rachel interview Sara Allen Taylor, Project Director with the Child Care Coordinating Council of the North Country, as they discus topics like consent, healthy sexual development in children, and gender identity within early childhood development.
Mentioned During the Show:
Jamie Is Jamie, A Book About Being Yourself and Playing Your Way By Afsaneh Moradian
Neither by Airlie Anderson
On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
Listen to the gals chat with Jessica Orellana, Social-Emotional Development Educator at Brightside Up, about calming those back to school nerves, keeping a diverse and inclusive classroom environment and other wonderful tips and tricks for parents, providers and children during what can be an emotional transition to school. Jessica's thoughtful approach and perspective on school readiness is unique and extensive.
Why are children so eager to climb? Tune in to listen to Kate and Lindsay as they discuss the drive to climb and how the desire behind climbing changes as we grow older.
Mentioned during the show |
Why Kids Climb! by: Sue Atkins
Home & Classroom Magazine | Vol. 1 Nature - Thrill of the Risk by Kate Smith
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Home & Classroom: A Day in the Life is a lighthearted podcast about childhood. Have an idea or story to share? Email it to homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org
Listen to Dana Youkilis, MS, RDN, from the Child Care Council of Nassau talk with Hannah and Rachel about feeding preschoolers and creating positive meal time environments. Dana is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and the Health and Nutrition Manager at the Child Care Council of Nassau and serves as the program manager for the Eat Well Play Hard in child care settings and Farm to Preschool initiatives.
On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
Listen to Kate & Lindsay talk about the importance of words and why they matter. The words we choose to say, or how we say them can mean so much more than we think!
Mentioned during the show |
Creating Breastfeeding Friendly Communities (CBFD)
Home & Classroom Magazine | Vol. 5 Equity
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Home & Classroom: A Day in the Life is a lighthearted podcast about childhood. Have an idea or story to share? Email it to homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org
Mallory Whitmore is the Formula Mom, breaking barriers and easing stress, eliminating guilt and making formula feeding parents feel confident. She is a certified infant feeding tech and founder of the Formula Mom, a website and Instagram platform with tons of useful tips, tricks, and education on infant feeding. Hannah and Rachel have a meaningful conversation with Mallory about how to choose what's right for your family for both babies' and parents' states of mind and overall mental and physical health. They tackle formula misinformation, feeding tips, and how parents can find support and education on their feeding journey.
Additional Resources:
You can find more information on formula feeding at theformulamom.com
On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
On this episode of A Day in the Life Podcast, Kate and Lindsay talk about all things forts! Tune in and listen as they share their personal stories about playing with forts and the magic behind the many ways forts can become anything you wish them to be!
Additional Resources:
For new fort inspiration, take a peek at Ikea’s fort building guidelines.
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Home & Classroom: A Day in the Life is a lighthearted podcast about childhood. Have an idea or story to share? Email it to homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org
Listen in for an interview with Heather Sweet, Director of Professional Development at Brightside Up, as she talks with Hannah and Rachel about family engagement within child care and her passion behind it all.
On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
Join Lindsay & Kate as they talk about how everyday items become toys that unlock children’s imaginations and encourage creative play.
Mentioned during the show: Uncommongoods.com – creative and original items
Additional Resources:
“It certainly doesn’t take a veteran play observer to realize that babies and toddlers tend to be most deeply engaged by toys that aren’t toys at all.” Unexpected Toy Find! By Janet Lansbury
For a great list of alternatives to toys, visit Blessed Beyond Crazy’s post encouraging all of us to Stop Buying Toys
Home & Classroom: A Day in the Life is a lighthearted podcast about childhood. Have an idea or story to share? Email it to homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org
Listen to Moira Mills, founder of Rebl Mom*, as she talks about her unique childhood and how she started the Albany Pop-Up Adventure Playground. The pop-up playground is a temporary play space filled with loose parts designed to inspire imagination and creativity.
Parents may view the playground as a giant childlike junk yard, but they are highly encouraged to allow their children take advantage of the opportunity to play in the outdoor space with no direction given to them. It is advised that parents step back and allow their kids to get dirty and watch their creativity flourish!
Mentioned during the show:
Albany’s Washington Park’s Pop-Up Adventure Playground from TimesUnion.com
*Moira Mills AKA Rebel Mom has currently taken a hiatus from her online presence, but feel free to check back here as we will update our show notes when she returns!
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On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
In this episode, Lindsay & Kate talk about a common phrase uttered by children everywhere…I’m bored! We’ve all heard it, we’ve all said it; find out why a little boredom can be a good thing.
Mentioned during the show
Amsterdam family gives away hundreds of children's coats from WNYT
What Is Boredom? The key factors underlying boredom from Psychology Today
The Benefits of Boredom Mind Institute from the Child Mind Institute
The Child Repair Guide with Dr. Steve Silvestro: Tips for When Kids Are Bored (and Why Boredom Can Be Good!) podcast
Being Bored Can Be Good for You—If You Do It Right. Here’s How from Time Magazine
How to deal with a kid who's always bored from Today’s Parent
Boredomtunity: Why Boredom Is the Best Thing for Our Kids
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10400419.2014.901073
Home & Classroom: A Day in the Life is a podcast for understanding children. We share stories and explore the meaning or lesson behind every day interactions with children. Have an idea or story to share? Email it to homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org
Tune in for an interview with Fannie Glover, Director of Equity & Inclusion at the Early Care & Learning Council as she talks with Hannah about the importance of equity & inclusion in the classroom and shares stories & resources for learning more.
For more on implicit bias and expulsion, check out our episode with Dr. Walter Gilliam from August 2019.
On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
In this episode, Kate & Lindsay share uplifting stories about overcoming difficult situations through empathy, kindness, humor, and creativity.
Mentioned during the show
Dad Turns Anger into Kindness from Parents.com
How to Deal with Bullies from Parents.com
It's Contagious from News 10 San Diego
Benefits of Board Games for Kids from Scholastic.com
On Home & Classroom: A Day in the Life we read stories of meaningful moments with children every day. Join us for some fun, laughter, and conversation as we discuss everyday life with children while gaining insight and sharing advice from the experts here at Brightside Up. Have a story to share? Email it to homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org
Listen to Kate Shannon, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Board Certified Music Therapist talk with Hannah and Rachel about supporting children through music therapy, play, and creative expression. We learned so much and had tons of fun!
Mentioned in the show:
Creative Therapy Umbrella Podcast
@creativetherapyumbrella on Instagram
Website: https://creativetherapyumbrella.com
Music for Kiddos: https://www.musicforkiddos.com
The Shy Little Monster: https://www.musicforkiddos.com/book
Music, Therapy, and Early Childhood by Elizabeth Schwartz book: https://www.amazon.com/Music-Therapy-Childhood-Elizabeth-Schwartz/dp/1891278533
On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
Listen to Kate & Lindsay talk about the imaginative side of play with stories about cardboard boxes and skeletons (yes, skeletons!).
Mentioned during the show |
Home & Classroom Magazine | Vol. 2 Imagination
This issue features an article written by Abbe Kovacik, Executive Director at Brightside Up. "Some imaginary friends are invisible boys or girls; however imaginary friends can take the form of almost anything...pretend friends can be a fly that sits on your shoulder, a bird outside your window, or a little can of tomato paste." Subscribe or join Brightside Up to receive the magazine.
Creative Therapy Umbrella - upcoming guest on Home & Classroom
The Strong National Museum of Play and
The National Toy Hall of Fame
Adirondack Wildlife Refuge
Alive Inside Documentary
On Home & Classroom: A Day in the Life we read your stories of the moments you have with children every day. Tell us all about the times a child in your life has surprised you, challenged you, made you laugh, or made you cry. Join us for some fun, laughter, and conversation as we discuss everyday life with children while gaining insight and sharing advice from the experts here at Brightside Up. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to share your stories today!
Listen to Shann Acevedo, Preschool Teacher, mother, and Creator of Learn As You Play. Shann has been a preschool teacher for 13 years with children ranging from 1- 5 years old. Shann is passionate about the child-led approach to learning and helping children to develop a love for learning while having fun. In 2018, Shann and co-teacher Molly observed the children noticing each other’s skin and questioning the differences and the “Skin Project” was born. “A lot of people say kids are colorblind, they don’t see skin color at this age and we would say we teach children to be color-brave. To embrace color and talk about our difference.”
Mentioned in the show:
Learn as You Play Blog | https://learnasyouplay.net
StoryTime Play Membership | learnasyouplay.net/courses/storytime-play-membership
Let’s Talk About Skin Color | Home & Classroom Magazine Vol. 4 – Wellness | brightsideup.org/homeandclassroom
All the Colors We Are by Katie Kissenger
The Colors of Us by Karen Katz
The Skin You Live In by Michael Tyler
Shades of People by Shelley Rotner and Sheila M. Kelly
All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold
Happy in Our Skin by Fran Manushkin
Anti-bias Educator Debbie Leekeenan | antibiasleadersece.com/debbie-leekeenan
Don’t Look Away: Embracing an Anti-Bias Classroom by Iheoma Iruka, Stephanie Curenton, Tonia Durden
On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
In this episode, Lindsay and Kate share stories shared by listeners describing how children use play and art as a way to communicate their thoughts and feelings.
Mentioned during the show | Home & Classroom Magazine | Vol. 2 Imagination
This issue features an article written by Barbara Mitchell, Social Emotional Development Educator at Brightside Up. "In play, children do not have to translate their thoughts into a pre-existing medium (language). Instead, in the freedom of imagination and fantasy, there is no limitation, therefore thoughts and feelings come out spontaneously in their purest form." Subscribe or join Brightside up to receive the magazine (or drop an email to Kate or Lindsay and maybe we can sneak you a copy).
On Home & Classroom: A Day in the Life we read your stories of the moments you have with children every day. Tell us all about the times a child in your life has surprised you, challenged you, made you laugh, or made you cry. Join us for some fun, laughter, and conversation as we discuss everyday life with children while gaining insight and sharing advice from the experts here at Brightside Up. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to share your stories today!
Listen to Victory Riedy, Md.M., Founder/Director at Victory Child Care, Inc. in Albany, NY discuss how passion, resilience, community dedication, and collaboration have enabled them to stay open since the beginning of the pandemic. "We serve a diverse population...many of our families, particularly our low-income families would have been without care and without care, they can't work...we felt like as a community, we could keep ourselves safe and our families safe so we could serve families that really needed the care."
Mentioned during the show:World Health Organization | https://www.who.int/
Centers for Disease Control | https://www.cdc.gov/
Victory Child Care | https://www.victorychildcare.com/
NYS Office of Children and Family Services | https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/
Quality STARS NY | https://qualitystarsny.org/
The Food Pantries/Food Connects | https://www.thefoodpantries.org/home.html
The Palace Theatre | https://www.palacealbany.org/
On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
It's the first episode of our new companion podcast A Day in the Life!
We read your stories of the moments you have with children every day. Tell us all about the times a child in your life has surprised you, challenged you, made you laugh, or made you cry. Join us for some fun, laughter, and meaningful conversation, as we discuss everyday life with children while gaining insight and sharing advice from the experts here at Brightside Up. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to share your stories today!
We kick off the new show with a couple of our own stories. In this episode, Lindsay describes an adorable moment when niece, Quinn, discovers that talking to houseplants helps them grow. After a conversation with Infant Toddler Specialist, Kathleen Harland, Lindsay learns the benefit of what's happening for Quinn when she reads a book to Phil the philodendron. Then Kate shares a memory from her own childhood describing a fun "dress up for dinner" event when the family would wear silly outfits at the dinner table. After chatting with Kim Polstein, LMSW & director of mental health services, she understands better why these moments were so meaningful.
Mentioned during the show | thefamilydinnerproject.org
The Family Dinner Project champions family dinner as an opportunity for family members to connect with each other through food, fun, and conversation about things that matter. Try one of their activities and tell us how it went!
We chat with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!
To kick off the new season, we sat down with Barbara Mitchell, LMHC, and Infant Mental Health Consultant to talk about navigating grief with young children. Barbara helps us understand how to communicate authentically and honestly with children about a loss so that they feel safe, supported, and able to move forward with life.
Mentioned during the show
Owl Babies book amazon.com/Owl-Babies-Martin-Waddell/dp/0763617105
See the Owl Babies inspired artwork on our Instagram page at @wearebrightsideup
Brene Brown on Empathy youtu.be/1Evwgu369Jw
Tear Soup amazon.com/Tear-Soup-Recipe-Healing-After/dp/0961519762
Life Kit npr.org/lifekitold
Home & Classroom magazine brightsideup.org/homeandclassroom
The Invisible String book amazon.com/Invisible-String-Patrice-Karst/dp/031648623X
The Invisible String video youtu.be/bp425dENRoA
The Invisible String printables English | Spanish
The Memory Box book amazon.com/Memory-Box-Book-About-Grief/dp/1506426727
The Sharing Place thesharingplace.org
Sesame Street sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/grief
The Best of Home & Classroom
Kate's pick for 'best of' features an interview with Brightside Up's Infant Toddler Specialist, Kathleen Harland. Originally aired on April 11, 2019.
Kathleen Harland, Infant Toddler Specialist talks infant and toddler literacy and how our interactions and meaningful conversations using rich language will enhance baby's language and literacy. She sheds light on how providing children with options and choices makes the world of difference. Kathleen dives into the importance and benefits of taking children outside and allowing them to explore and see the world without the confines of their stroller or carrier.
- Hello Brain Builder! Try Vroom at vroom.org
The Best of Home & Classroom
Lindsay's pick for 'best of' is all about art and children's development with Brightside Up's own executive director, Abbe Kovacik. Originally aired on March 21, 2019.
Hannah and Rachel chat with Abbe Kovacik, early childhood developmentalist and executive director of Brightside Up (formerly the Child Care Council) about the benefits of the early childhood art experience.
- Visit Harvard for research and inspiration, Project Zero: http://www.pz.harvard.edu/who-we-are/about
- The Arts Center in Troy, NY for local art experiences https://www.artscenteronline.org/
The Best of Home & Classroom
Hannah's pick for 'best of' features our friend Jeannie Thomma from the Early Care & Learning Council. Originally aired on July 11, 2019.
Meditation can improve the body, mind, and spirit. Tune in to hear Jeannie Thomma, Infant Toddler Coordinator at the Early Care and Learning Council & meditation/mindfulness expert share her experience and tips for adding meditation practice to your life and how it can improve interactions with others personally and professionally.
- InsightTimer
The Best of Home & Classroom
Rachel's pick for 'best of' features Dr. Walter Gilliam, Professor of Child Psychiatry and Psychology at the Yale University Child Study Center and Director of The Edward Zigler Center in Child Development and Social Policy. Originally aired on August 6, 2019.
Dr. Walter Gilliam joins us remotely to discuss implicit bias and the alarming rate at which preschoolers are expelled. Dr. Gilliam is a Professor of Child Psychiatry and Psychology at the Yale University Child Study Center, as well as the Director of The Edward Zigler Center in Child Development and Social Policy. His research involves early childhood education and intervention policy analysis (specifically how policies translate into effective services), ways to improve the quality of prekindergarten and child care services, the impact of early childhood education programs on children’s school readiness, and effective methods for reducing classroom behavior problems and preschool expulsion.
- www.ziglercenter.yale.edu
- walter.gilliam@yale.edu
- https://earlycareandlearning.org/nys-elan-nbcdi-html/ (ECLC expulsion and suspension toolkit)
Join Hannah and Rachel, joined by Jennifer Pringle, JD, Project Director for NYS TEACHS the New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students who provide information, referrals, and training to schools, school districts, social service providers, parents, and others about the educational rights of children and youth experiencing homelessness.
https://www.strose.edu/academics/schools/school-of-education/campus-based-professional-groups/friday-knights-program/
The Friday Knights Recreation Program is a structured and supportive recreational environment for children and adolescents who need opportunities for social interaction beyond what is available through school settings or community recreation programs.
https://www.albany.edu/registrar/Center_for_Autism_and_Related_Disabilities_(CARD).php
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University at Albany (CARD Albany) is a university-affiliated resource center that brings research and practice together in community settings.
A chat about children's creativity and the "whole book approach" with Courtney Waring, Director of Education and Sara Ottomano, Art Educator from the Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art has compiled its online resources onto one page. It includes links to at-home Art Studio projects, storytime videos, their first online exhibition, a Shop blog with booklists and recommendations, exhibition videos, available virtual workshops, and social media platforms. https://www.carlemuseum.org/content/online-resources
Be sure to visit the Art Studio Blog mentioned in the show here: https://www.carlemuseum.org/blogs/making-art)
Grace Lin's podcast Kids Ask Authors, (https://www.kidsaskauthors.com/) and the Whole Book Approach which is introduced in this book https://shop.carlemuseum.org/reading-picture-books-children-be-autographed-423
The Carle also offers a professional development workshop around the approach as a virtual program https://www.carlemuseum.org/content/professional-development-0
With the current closure due to COVID-19, please visit https://www.carlemuseum.org/content/temporary-closure for the most current information regarding temporary hours.
Lisa Dougherty is the mom of an 18-year-old with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her son Sam was diagnosed at age 4 1/2. Join us as Lisa shares her family's journey, insights, and some helpful, local resources in New York's Capital Region.
Kaela Wallman, Coordinator of Youth Services for Schenectady County Public Library joins Hannah and Rachel to talk about the importance of early literacy, the role the library plays in literacy development, Schenectady County Public library's literacy partners, and the role parents and caregivers play in early literacy development.
Schenectady County Public Library website: http://www.scpl.org/
STARS program: https://www.schenectadystars.org/
Screen time info for parents of 0 to 3 year olds: https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/series/screen-sense
Screen time info for parents with older children: https://www.naeyc.org/resources/topics/technology-and-media
These are the books Hannah and Rachel discussed in the intro:
BJ Novak - The Book with No Pictures
Jimmy Fallon – Your Baby's First Word Will Be DADA
John Oliver- A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo
Stephen Colbert- I Am A Pole (And So Can You!)
Vaccine advocate and legislative reformer Ethan Lindenberger joins Hannah and Rachel to uncover the truth around vaccines and the impact of misleading information found on social media.
Dr. Walter Gilliam joins us remotely to discuss implicit bias and the alarming rate at which preschoolers are expelled. Dr. Gilliam is Professor of Child Psychiatry and Psychology at the Yale University Child Study Center, as well as the Director of The Edward Zigler Center in Child Development and Social Policy. His research involves early childhood education and intervention policy analysis (specifically how policies translate into effective services), ways to improve the quality of prekindergarten and child care services, the impact of early childhood education programs on children’s school readiness, and effective methods for reducing classroom behavior problems and preschool expulsion.
- www.ziglercenter.yale.edu
- walter.gilliam@yale.edu
- https://earlycareandlearning.org/nys-elan-nbcdi-html/ (ECLC expulsion and suspension toolkit)
Sarah Gould Houde from QualityStarsNY sat down with us to talk about freedom of movement in infant caregiving and how it benefits development. Sarah explains how containing children in a bouncy seat or a swing chair, for example, can limit their ability to develop their own way to self-soothe, as well as gross motor development. Interesting perspective on allowing children to look at what they want to, to freely stretch and kick their legs and have control of their bodies. "Things should happen with them and not to them."
- Magda Gerber and RIE : https://www.rie.org/about/
- Pikler-Loczy : https://thepiklercollection.weebly.com/
- Janet Lansbury : https://www.janetlansbury.com/
- sgouldhoude@qualitystarsny.org
Meditation can improve the body, mind, and spirit. Tune in to hear Jeannie Thomma, Infant Toddler Coordinator at the Early Care and Learning Council & meditation/mindfulness expert share her experience and tips for adding meditation practice to your life and how it can improve interactions with others personally and professionally.
- InsightTimer
Lauren Cohen from the Wonder Room joined us in the studio to talk about planned discovery and how it benefits children's development. She shares her expertise in planning while still maintaining flexibility and how to be okay with an outcome that is unexpected.
- The Wonder Room http://www.thewonderroomschool.com/
- Woodland Park Cooperative School https://woodlandparkcoop.com/who-we-are/teacher-tom/
- Teacher Tom’s blog http://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/
Kathleen Harland, Infant Toddler Specialist talks infant and toddler literacy and how our interactions and meaningful conversations using rich language will enhance baby's language and literacy. She sheds light on how providing children with options and choices makes the world of difference. Kathleen dives into the importance and benefits of taking children outside and allowing them to explore and see the world without the confines of their stroller or carrier.
- Hello Brain Builder! Try Vroom at vroom.org
- Free full-day infant toddler training (registration link) | Sat, April 27, 2019 | 8:45 AM – 3:00 PM
Hannah and Rachel chat with Abbe Kovacik, early childhood developmentalist and executive director of the Child Care Council about the benefits of the early childhood art experience.
- Join us at the Children's Art Experience & Show https://artshow.gr8.com/
- Visit Harvard for research and inspiration, Project Zero: http://www.pz.harvard.edu/who-we-are/about
- The Arts Center in Troy, NY for local art experiences https://www.artscenteronline.org/
Join Hannah, Rachel, and Lindsay as they chat with Kimberly Polstein, MSW, Development Education Director for the Child Care Council about the importance of self-care.
- SELF CARE TIPS:
- Make a plan
- Journal
- Schedule time
- Mark your calendar
- Share your plan with someone
- Make the commitment to yourself
- APPS:
- Headspace
- Insight Timer
- Mood Meter
- Aura
- Calm
- MyFitnessPal
- Fitbit
- Strides Habit Tracker
- Grateful: A Gratitude Journal
- BOOKS
- The Stress Management Workbook: De-stress in 10 Minutes or Less
- Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment and Your Life(Book & CD))
Jabs - in this episode of Home & Classroom, Rachel explains the importance of immunizations and how they protect your health & your community.
Birth to 18 years immunization schedule from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/child-adolescent.html
- Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for ages 18 years or younger, United States, 2019; Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Garden Wise – in the very first episode of Home & Classroom, Hannah and Rachel discuss growing microgreens indoors and introducing new veggies to children. Plus ideas for serving and cooking vegetables and how to shape a lifetime of healthy eating.
- National Farm to School Network - tons of resources for getting started
- Early Sprouts, Cultivating Healthy Food Choices in Young Children by Karrie Kalich, Dottie Bauer, and Deirdre McPartlin
- Grow it, Try it Like it, Curriculum - The curriculum we use, by the USDA. Free to download on the USDA website
- Kidsgardening.com - tons of great crafts, gardening activities for all ages
- National Farm to Early Care and Education Survey
- Results From the 2018 National Farm to Early Care and Education Survey