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 

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

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

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

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"