In this episode, we visit with our school nurses and highlight the work they do in our schools to support student wellness and belonging.

You will learn more about:

• The role school nurses play in schools
• How mental health finds its way into the nurse’s office
• The work our nurses do to support heart health

Link to D35 Nurses and Healthcare Page: https://www.glencoeschools.org/family-resources/nurses-healthcare

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In January, D35 hosts a Career Exploration Day. The experience is designed to provide our 8th grade students an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the careers available across multiple pathways as they plan for the classes they will explore in high school. In addition to visiting a variety of different booths, students hear a keynote presentation from a D35 alum. 

On today’s episode, you will have the chance to:

• Learn more from the various professionals that presented at the event
• Hear from some of our 8th graders about their experience with the Career Exploration Day
• Listen in to a conversation with Stevie Ringel, this year’s keynote speaker

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In this episode, Dr. Wang and Mrs. Weir have a conversation focused on the ripple effect of gratitude. As we approach the end of another calendar year, focusing on spreading gratitude to others can be a great way to get positive energy out into the world. The science of gratitude is also an interesting topic to explore.

During our conversation, we will discuss:

• Research on the positive effects of expressing gratitude
• The power of sharing gratitude with teachers
• Details of our upcoming Gratitude Gift Making event

Interested in learning more? 

• Infographic on the Science of Gratitude

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In this episode, Dr. Wang speaks with Enza Fox and Mary Kelly from West School. Mrs. Fox serves as our Instructional Technology Specialist at West, and Mrs. Kelly serves as our library, or CLC, director. Together, these two innovative educators lead our Westies through creative lessons that require critical thinking and collaboration. 

During our conversation, we discuss:

• The unique experiences Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Kelly bring to our Westies
• Lessons your children learn related to digital literacy and citizenship
• The ways in which Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Kelly partner with classroom teachers to enhance what is happening in our classrooms

Interested in learning more? 

• Information about Digital Citizenship at West School

Take a look at our new District Technology Guidelines that we reference in the episode

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In this episode, Dr. Wang connects with Dr. Marc Brackett, a leading voice in the field of emotional intelligence. Dr. Brackett is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor at Yale’s Child Study Center. His groundbreaking research explores how emotions influence learning, decision-making, relationships, well-being, and even the climate of schools.

During our conversation, we will discuss:

• Dr. Brackett’s new book, Dealing with Feeling: Use Your Emotion to Create the Life You Want
• Strategies we can use to help us regulate our emotions

Interested in learning more? 

• Explore Dr. Brackett’s website: https://marcbrackett.com/
• View Marc’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@marcbrackett

Purchase one of his books: Permission to Feel and Dealing with Feeling

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We had the good fortune of meeting today’s guest, Andrew Fishman, during our Anxious Generation panel last year. Andrew is a licensed, clinical social worker who specializes in supporting his clients to understand the impact video games have on their lives. He also recently wrote a book titled, Parenting a Gamer: Help Your Child Build Healthy Habits, Make Positive Choices, and Find Balance in Virtual Worlds. During this episode, Dr. Wang and Mr. Fishman will discuss:

• Positives associated with gaming
• Aspects of video games that warrant concerns
• How to support your child with having a healthy relationship with video games

Interested in learning more? 

Check out Andrew Fishman’s articles and upcoming book on his website: https://www.videogamehealth.com/

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In our 3rd episode of the D35 On the Go Kindergarten mini-series, we are  joined by Molly Pope, parenting coach and early childhood expert, and  Erin Nathan, one of our South School kindergarten teachers, to discuss the following topics:

• The ways in which regulation comes into play in kindergarten
• Developmentally appropriate expectations when it comes to regulation
• Ways we can support our child’s regulation practice and growth at home

Resources:

• Breathing strategies for parents

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We will be recording 3 Kindergarten Mini-series episodes in this first month of school to bolster kindergarten families as they support their child in the transition to kindergarten. In this second episode, we welcome Molly Pope, parenting coach, former school psychologist, and early childhood expert. Molly will be talking us through how we can set boundaries in our homes in order to support our children in rising to our expectations - both at home and at school.

During this conversation, topics include:

• What effective boundaries look like for kindergarten-aged children
• How to align home expectations with school routines and values
• Practical strategies for implementing consistent boundaries that support learning
• Common boundary-setting challenges and how to overcome them
• Ways to help children understand and embrace expectations rather than resist them

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One unique resource in our Glencoe  community is access to mental health care through Family Service of Glencoe, or FSG as they are known. In this episode, Dr. Wang speaks with Amber Bond, Executive Director of FSG. During their conversation, they discuss:

• The services offered by FSG
• How you can reach out for support if it’s needed
• Information about our upcoming Hearts & Minds in Motion event, which will support the work of FSG 

Interested in learning more? 

• Check out www.fsgcares.org

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We will be recording 3 Kindergarten Mini-series episodes in this first month of school to bolster kindergarten families as they support their child in the transition to kindergarten. In this first episode, South School Principal, Kelly Zonghetti, and Director of Professional Learning, Betty Weir, discuss all of the planning that went into opening this school year and ways in which parents can complement the work of the school at home.

During this conversation, topics include:

• The most common hopes and worries parents express about kindergarten
• What "kindergarten readiness" really means beyond academics
• New supports South School has implemented this year for kindergarten families
• Practical ways to build learning stamina both at home and at school

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