We are in for a treat! Join Wendy and Heidi as they chat with Dr. Chan Hellman. Chan M. Hellman is a professor at the University of Oklahoma and Director of The Hope Research Center. He has written more than 150 scientific publications and has presented at numerous national and international conferences worldwide. Chan also presented his work on hope with TEDx in May of 2021. Chan’s current research is focused on the application of hope theory to predict adaptive behaviors, and hope as a psychological strength that buffer stress and adversity among those impacted by family violence. In this context, he is also interested in the impact of prevention and intervention services on improving client hope and wellbeing. 

Dr. Hellman wrote Hope Rising How the Science of Hope can change your life with Casey Gwinn. 

View "Hope Rising" on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Rising-Science-HOPE-Change/dp/168350965X 

Watch Dr. Chan's Ted Talk:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt0fRSx5Kl4  

In the second part of this this two part episode, Heidi and Wendy chat with Tamarra Barrett-Osborne about training and coaching from the heart. Listen in as Tamara shares a walkthrough including the "golden nuggets" or main takeaways in each chapter of her upcoming book “The introductional coaching handbook”. This episode is #championapproved 

In this two part episode, Heidi and Wendy chat with Tamarra Barrett-Osborne about training and coaching from the heart. Listen in as Tamara shares a bit about the writing process for her upcoming book “The introductional coaching handbook”.

Part two includes a book walk through where Tamara shares main takeaways in each chapter. This episode is #championapproved

Julie Kurtz is an author, national speaker and the Co-founder of the Center for Optimal Brain Integration. Join Wendy and Heidi as they chat with Julie about trauma, the importance of play, and many other interesting topics. This episode is CHAMPION APPROVED!

Learn More about Julie Kurtz at:

https://www.optimalbrainintegration.com/ 

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Today’s episode is special! Join our book discussion of “The Deepest Well” by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris. This discussion features Anna Bauer of First 5 Butte County, Mary Ann Hansen of First 5 Humboldt County,  Nicole Hinton of First 5 Modoc County, and as always Heidi Mendenhall of First 5 Tehama and Wendy Dickens of First 5 Shasta. 

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Wendy and Heidi have embarked on a new adventure! Listen in as they introduce "The Deepest Well" by Dr. Nadine Burke Harris and stay tuned for the next episode where other Champions in the 0 to 5 space share their comments and findings after reading this wonderful book. 

DM us on Instagram to get a free copy of The Deepest Well. We are giving away 8 copies on a first come, first serve basis. 

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Meet one of the CHAMPIONS in our region! Tarrah Selland is a Supervisor at Northern Valley Catholic Social Service and shares a passion for helping Teen Parents connect to the resources they need in order to be better equipped for their little one. Join Wendy and Heidi as they chat with her and learn more about the wonderful work she is doing in the community. 

To learn about NVCSS: 

https://nvcss.org/

For more information about the TAPP Program: 

https://nvcss.org/programs/tapp-teen-services/

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On this episode of Champions for Norcal Kids, join Wendy and Heidi as they chat with Pamela Newman, founder and publisher of North State Parent Magazine. North State Parent Magazine is an important resource for Shasta, Tehama, and surrounding counties. Learn more about Pamela’s passion for hosting events that nurture families and her work at NSP Mag for the last 30 years. 

Visit northstateparent.com/ to view the magazine, and learn more. 

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Join Wendy and Heidi as they chat with Renee Menefee from the Shasta County Office of Education - Early Childhood services about Preschool and Kindergarten!

There have been a few changes regarding universal transitional kindergarten in the recent years. This episode will update and inform you on the amazing new things happening for our 4 and 5 year olds. 

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Join Wendy Dickens as she chats with Denise Hobbs R.N., P.H.N, and Amy Hawes, of Nurse Family Partnership. Nurse Family Partnership is a Home visiting program in Shasta county and across the nation that pairs a nurse that has received specialized training with a first time new mom. This program helps mothers work through diverse topics and areas that come with being a new parent. Enjoy this super informative, and fun episode and visit the links below for resources.

Nurse-Family Partnership main phone number is 530-225-5394

NFPmom.org is a great resource for new moms interested in self-referrals:   Nurse-Family Partnership – Helping First-Time Parents Succeed (nursefamilypartnership.org)

Here is our local NFP website that can be used by community members (moms or referral sources):  Shasta County HHSA - Health and Safety - Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP)