Inclusion Matters

Join Michele Fallon, a clinical social worker specializing in infant and early childhood mental health, as she navigates the thrilling yet daunting journey of parenthood. She discusses the emotional challenges parents face, especially during transitions like childcare. Michele highlights crucial developmental milestones for infants, such as attachment and emotional regulation, emphasizing caregivers' vital role in nurturing bonds. The conversation emphasizes the importance of connection between educators, infants, and parents for fostering security and growth in early childhood.

Escuche mientras Karina Elze, miembro de la junta directiva del CICC, entrevista a la Dra. Silvia Álvarez de Dávila, Ph. D. CFLE, profesora de extensión del Departamento de Familia, Salud y Bienestar de la Extensión de la Universidad de Minnesota, y a la Dra. Enid Campos, directora clínica de The Center Clinic en Dodge Center, Minnesota. Ambas mujeres están trabajando para ayudar a desarrollar el Proyecto de 40 días, que brinda apoyo a los padres hispanohablantes. El Proyecto de 40 días promueve el bienestar mental y el apoyo social para los nuevos padres antes del nacimiento y durante las primeras cinco semanas posteriores al nacimiento. Listen in as CICC Board Member Karina Elze interviews Dr. Silvia Alvarez de Davila Ph. D CFLE. Extension Professor, Department of Family, Health and Wellbeing at the University of Minnesota Extension, and Dr. Enid Campos, clinical director of The Center Clinic in Dodge Center, MN.  Both women are working to help develop The 40-Day Project, supporting Spanish-speaking parents.  The 40-Day Project promotes mental well-being and social support for new parents before birth and during the first five weeks after birth.¿Preguntas? https://40days.umn.edu/

Our guest Trinette Potts from The Family Partnership joins us to share a wonderful toolkit for early educators to support executive function and regulation in young children.  This simple-to-use toolkit can support school readiness, buffer children against the harmful effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and improves lifelong outcomes in physical, mental, and behavioral health that continue to the next generation. Interested in learning more? Please contact: www.eggtoolkit.com Trinette Potts EGG Project Manager tpotts@thefamilypartnership.org

Podcastgani wuxuu ku saabsan ilmaha oo Af Soomaali lagula hadlo inuu saldhig u tahay barashada iyo xagsiga Afka Hooyo iyo waxyaabaha suurta geliya in ilmahu Soomaaligu ka dhumin.  Bureeqo Dahir iyo Marian Hassan oo ka hadlaya Mashruuca ururinta iyo Diiwaangelinta Suugaanta Caruurta(SingAgain Somali Lullaby and Oral History Project). This podcast is about the importance of oral language for bilingual children. It discusses how speaking to children in Somali, singing Lullabies, and reading to children gives children rich language experiences so they can learn and maintain their home language. Bureeqo Dahir and Marian Hassan discuss the SingAgain Somali Lullaby and Oral History Legacy Project in the podcast.

Únase a la Miembro de la Junta de CICC, Karina Elze, mientras conversa con Marilu Plamann, Especialista en Desarrollo Empresarial - Bilingüe (Español) de First Children’s Finance. Marilu destaca los maravillosos recursos que First Children’s Finance ofrece a los negocios de cuidado infantil para apoyarlos, mantenerlos y guiarlos en el camino hacia el éxito empresarial. Join CICC Board Member Karina Elze as she talks with Marilu Plamann, Business Development Specialist-Bilingual (Spanish) from First Children’s Finance. Marilu highlights the wonderful resources that First Children’s Finance offers to child care businesses to support and sustain them and lead them on the path to business success.

Join Cindy McInroy, a seasoned speech-language therapist with over 35 years of expertise in early childhood language development. She shares effective strategies for nurturing healthy communication skills in children, emphasizing playful methods like storytelling and music. Discover how giving children choices can reduce anxiety and enhance expression. Cindy also discusses the importance of recognizing articulation challenges and recommends early screenings. Plus, learn how older siblings can support younger ones in practicing language, fostering a rich communication environment.

Cindy McInroy, a dedicated speech-language therapist with over 35 years of experience in early childhood language development, shares valuable insights about infant and toddler language development concerns. She discusses identifying early signs of language issues and the importance of receptive language skills. Cindy explains milestones for infants, differentiating late talkers from delayed talkers, and emphasizes early intervention for neurodivergent children. Additionally, she highlights the crucial partnership between families and educators to foster children's independence.

Cindy McInroy, a seasoned speech-language therapist with over 35 years in early childhood language development, shares invaluable insights on toddler communication. She discusses the joy of learning to express needs and how caregivers can effectively nurture this growth. Cindy emphasizes the importance of patience and offers strategies for addressing late talking. She highlights modeling language and understanding children's unique identities as essential for enhancing communication skills. Listeners will also discover techniques for supporting kids with challenges, fostering a calm learning environment.

In this engaging conversation, Cindy McInroy, a seasoned speech-language therapist with over 35 years of experience, shares her insights on early language development. She emphasizes the critical role of caregivers in supporting infants' communication skills. Key topics include the importance of emotional cues, caregiver narration, and interactive reading. Cindy also discusses the stages of infants' speech development, from cooing to complex sounds, and the incredible ability of toddlers to understand multiple languages, setting the foundation for lifelong learning.

Help Me Connect from the MN Department of Health is celebrating three years of serving families in Minnesota. Listen as we reconnect with Shawn Holmes, the Help Me Connect Coordinator, as she highlights some of the new and exciting updates to this helpful site, including a provider referral system. Enhancements include access to electronic developmental and social-emotional screenings, an online chat function, and exploration of a toll-free number for families and providers to access navigation support. For more information: Help Me Connect: https://helpmeconnect.web.health.state.mn.us/HelpMeConnect/ Help Me Connect Newsletter: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNDCYF/bulletins/3af38f9