CareU: Recent Episodes
Don Sturm and Stephanie Brown
Care-U Podcast is a toolbox of resources and conversations for anyone doing the most rewarding, exhausting, joy-filled, and hard work of raising and caring for children. We would love to hear your feedback. You can use this link to share that feedback. https://forms.gle/crzwrk6bjVJyXWmk7
In this episode, we explore the importance of unstructured time for children during the summer. Join us as we debunk the myth that every day needs to be packed with planned activities and discuss how allowing kids to experience boredom can spark creativity, foster independence, and reduce stress. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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Join us as we connect with Jennifer Ehehalt, a representative from Common Sense Media about screens and summertime. Jennifer shares resources, tips, and strategies as we enter the summertime season! We hope you enjoy the episode!
www.commonsensemedia.org
Media agreement https://www.commonsensemedia.org/family-tech-planners
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In this powerful episode, we connect with John Harrison from the organization Champion Forward. He shares tools, tips, and strategies from his experience and education for caregivers to reflect upon. We hope you enjoy the episode!
https://championforward.org/
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In this episode, we connect with head football coach and fellow caregiver, Adam ONeill about his experience with the book Winning the Mental Game. He shares his insight on how he uses the contents and tools from this book with his players and his children. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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Join us in this episode as we discuss the phenomenon of emotional contagion. We share how we, as caregivers, can recognize our contagion and the impact that we have on the children in our care. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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Join us as we explore what really matters and what is most important. In this episode, we share the main points from Greg McKeown’s book Essentialism. We hope you enjoy the show.
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Join us as we explore what educators wish caregivers knew about the field of education and educators today. In this episode, we share heartfelt reflections and comments from educators around passion, the desire to be seen as a human who may make mistakes, and their deep care for their students. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In this episode, we have a conversation with Dr. Stixrud, author of The Self-Driven Child, about how to remain involved in our child’s life without over-controlling and micromanaging. Dr. Stixrud gives practical strategies for how to let them develop a sense of control and autonomy. We hope you enjoy the episode!
The Self-Driven Child
What Do You Say?
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In this episode, we discuss an article from Stanford that states that our kids stop listening to voices around 13 years old. We then explore the so what now what of being intentional around the relational health of the children in our care.
The teen brain tunes in less to Mom’s voice, more to unfamiliar voices, study finds | News Center | Stanford Medicine
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In this episode, we start a conversation with Dr. Leh about the differences between bullying and mistreatment. We hope this episode is helpful in the navigation of supporting the children in your care.
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n this episode, we connect with the author of Yell Less, Love More, and mother of four Sheila McCraith. Sheila created the Orange Rhino Challenge as she wanted to figure out how to yell less and love all things more. Hope you enjoy the episode!
https://theorangerhino.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheOrangeRhino
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In this episode, we continue our discussion around reflecting on the activities we as caregivers partake in to recharge as we enter a busy time of year. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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In this episode, we explore a variety of activities for caregivers to reflect on as we enter a busy time of year. We hope you enjoy the episode!
CDC Sleep Recommendations
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In this episode, we connect with Dr. Joe Sander and explore Veterans Day. We also share quotes from veterans in our district and conversation starters for listeners. We hope you enjoy the episode!
History of Veterans Day - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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Do you dread dinner time because of all the choices, the potential for someone to not like what is served, not being fully prepared or because of the rush of it all? This episode will unveil how to make mealtime enjoyable…or at least give us some things to think about and a few tools to consider!
Episode Resources:
Batched
A Humble Place
ELLYN-SATTER’S-DIVISION-OF-RESPONSIBILITY-IN-FEEDING.pdf
Ellen Satter Institute
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In this episode, we connect with game store owner and expert Stefanie Crawford. The conversation is centered around the importance of games for all ages, and she is kind enough to share a few of her favorites with us! We hope you enjoy the episode!
Cabbages and Kings Games
Game Suggestions
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In this episode, we share a few of our thoughts on the contents of Jennifer Wallace’s new book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic and What We Can Do About It. We have really appreciated the contents of this book, and we hope you enjoy this episode!
https://www.amazon.com/Never-Enough-Achievement-Culture-Toxic/dp/0593191862
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In this episode, we connect with Julie Smith to discuss how to be intentional about helping the children in our care with social media. We hope you enjoy the episode!
https://heyjuliesmith.com
In this episode, we learn from the expertise & experiences of Dr. Krista Leh about how to repair when we make mistakes as caregivers. We hope you enjoy the episode!
In this episode, we share a few ideas of what caregivers should think about as we get ready to go back to school. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Thank you for all you do as a caregiver. Join us as we talk with Christina Kienitz about the importance of intentionally showing our appreciation. Please know that we appreciate you!
https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes
Join us as we explore how to make the most of our summertime with our children being out of school. We explore topics like routines and boredom.
10 Tips to Make the Best Summer Ever
6 Summer Sanity Strategies
What role does nature play in your house? Join us as we take a dip into research around how nature impacts the children in our care.
Resources:
Nature Nurtures Children
Every Kid Outdoors
"U.S. playgrounds are boringly safe. New designs add a whiff of danger"
"A new way of playing: Huge natural playground all but complete in Normal"
Join us on a reflective journey talking about our first-ever Care U Community book study. We touch briefly on the contents of the book we read and discussed together and shared some of the feedback from our participants.
The Gifts of Imperfection
Welcome Faith Waterfield and Laura Steiner to discuss how we can be intentional about teaching, modeling and practicing the essential skills we want our children to master. Hope you enjoy it!
The Essential 55 - Revised Edition – The Ron Clark Academy
In this episode, we discuss caregiving and sports with elementary school principal and mom of 4 Kate Wyman. Kate shares insights and advice as a parent and provides practical tools for caregivers. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Join us as we dive into the power of being intentional about providing encouragement and positive feedback to the children in our care.
Welcome Steve Graner to Care U. In this episode, Mr. Graner shares relevant information about the brain and how it works. This episode will not disappoint and we hope you enjoy it!
https://www.neurosequential.com
In this episode, we connect with Jennifer Ehehalt, a representative from Common Sense Media. She shares a plethora of resources for us to use to reflect on any and all of our media needs. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Common Sense Media
Family tech planners
Family Engagement Resources
In this episode, we connect briefly with Andrew McPeak. He is a well-known speaker that works with the Growing Leaders organization. Andrew has experience with educators, parents, and coaches all around the world, AND he is coming to speak to our educators and caregivers. He will be in Morton on February 13th. His presentation will focus on being intentional about leading our future adults. More information is on the Care U website.
Growing Leaders
Join us to Welcome Back Andrew McPeak
This episode explores screen hygiene, screen time, and our technology practices. We navigate the big topics and share resources and reflective prompts with our listeners. We hope you enjoy the episode!
In this episode, we explore the idea of hard work with Deidre Ripka. Deidre shares insights as both a parent and educational leader and provides practical tools for caregivers. We hope you enjoy the episode!
In this episode, we share 5 practical tips for combatting the holiday hustle. We hope you enjoy the episode!
WebMD’s holiday fitness guide
In this episode, we explore the idea of teaching responsibility with Dina Emser. Dina shares her expertise around this essential topic and provides simple yet powerful tools for caregivers to use. We hope you enjoy the episode!
In this episode, we explore the value of gratitude and share different ways to practice & express gratitude. A variety of tips & tricks for both grown ups and for the children in our care are shared. We are grateful for YOU!
Emotional Success: The Power of Gratitude, Compassion, and Pride
Welcome Dr. Craig Smock to Care U. In this episode, we discussed his journey as a parent and educator. Dr. Smock took the opportunity to reflect on his parenting style. It is chock-full of insightful nuggets, and we hope you enjoy the episode!
Here is a link to the book he references in the interview.
In this episode, Stephanie and Don explore the variety of parenting/caregiving styles.
Resources: https://wakelet.com/wake/rwMpe-AC-FxV5ipI0KOfO
This episode dives into our intention behind Care-U. Although there is no magic wand, we know there is power in reflection and being intentional with our practices as caregivers. We wanted to communicate that this is our small way to help those caring for children. Your feedback and/or topic suggestions are always appreciated. You can leave a voice message for us on the Anchor app or fill out this Google Form.
Just a little background to our new podcast. Your feedback and/or topic suggestions are always appreciated. You can leave a voice message for us on the Anchor app or fill out this Google Form.