Inclusion Matters

Pediatric Occupational Therapist Alyssa Mason discusses supporting children with sensory needs during transitions. Strategies include music transitions, heavy work activities, clear routines, and engaging songs. Solutions for nap time challenges like 'burritorito roll up' and incorporating movement activities before sleep are highlighted. Emphasizes the importance of adults staying regulated and modeling calm behavior for children.

Podcastigan wuxuu ka hadlaysaa Adaabta Ilmaha iyo toosinta saxan oo ah mid ku salaysan  xiriir wanaagsan oo ilmaha lala wadaago. This podcast talks about Child Discipline and discipline based on a good relationship with the child.

Podcastigani wuxuu ka hadlayaa  “Protective Factors” oo ah qaab faa’iido wayn u leh dhismaha iyo baraaraha nolosha ilmaha iyo qoyska. This podcast talks about "Protective Factors" which are a very useful way to build and nurture the life of the child and the family.

Minnesota Help Me Connect is an online service navigator that connects expectant and parenting families with young children to services in their local communities that support healthy child development and family well-being. Listen as our guest, Shawn Holmes of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Help Me Connect Coordinator shares an overview of the amazing resources this website provides.

En este episodio, Karina Pliego, CICC Support, da la bienvenida a Ronan Hernandez-Pratt para hablar sobre la importancia de preparar a los niños cuando llega un nuevo miembro a la familia. Escuche las estrategias y el apoyo que podemos brindar para facilitar esta transición importante.

En este episodio, Karina Pliego, CICC Support, y el invitado Ronan Hernandez-Pratt hablan sobre los maravillosos beneficios del aprendizaje y el juego al aire libre y los pasos y estrategias a tomar en cuenta al planificar el tiempo al aire libre.

Kate Abernathy, a Registered Dietitian and CEO of Providers Choice, delves into the world of picky eating in children. She emphasizes the significance of fostering a positive relationship with food through early exposure and supportive environments. Strategies like repeated exposure to new foods and creative activities can ignite children's curiosity about healthy eating. Kate also shares valuable tips for parents, highlighting the importance of pressure-free exploration of foods, ensuring that even picky eaters can build trust and confidence in their food choices.

Join Sarah Hawley, a Child Care Health Consultant and Public Health Nurse, as she shares her expertise on creating safe play environments for children. She discusses the importance of regular safety checks and the role of adult supervision to prevent accidents in play spaces. Sarah highlights the need for appropriate staff-to-child ratios and how staffing shortages can impact child safety. Additionally, she offers essential tips on first aid supplies for playgrounds, ensuring caregivers are prepared for minor injuries during playtime.

Join Pediatric Occupational Therapist Alyssa Mason, who specializes in the sensory needs of young children, as she delves into the intricacies of preschoolers' experiences. She shares insights on recognizing sensory challenges in early education and provides strategies for creating calm, supportive environments. Mason discusses enhancing snack time with sensory-friendly practices, optimizing seating for stability, and adapting spaces to manage sensory overload, ensuring each child's unique needs are met in a nurturing setting.

Public health nurse Sarah Hawley from Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants shares her expertise on safe and healthy naptime routines for children. She discusses the crucial role of structured sleep practices in childcare settings, highlighting age-specific sleep needs and optimal naptime conditions. Sarah emphasizes the importance of the ABCs of infant sleep safety, insisting on creating secure environments for young ones. Practical tips are provided for enhancing children's napping experiences and fostering collaboration between caregivers and parents to support quality sleep.