In this episode, Rachel and Hannah chat with Kim Polstein, LMSW, Director of Mental Health Services at Brightside Up about managing first time worries.  Together they all share recent experiences with first-time jitters and Kim shines some light on how to call attention to,  and care for those feelings. 

Mentioned during the show:
- Get your Brightside Up baby onesies! Email us at [email protected]

- Making Connections Mini Conference Registration
 
- Contact Kim at [email protected]

- Kim's first Home & Classroom episode

- Keep an eye out for Kim's next Home and Classroom article

- Worry Box Tip Card

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On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email [email protected] to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!

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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

In this episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on  Understand Me Toolkits, Schenectady County Cares Subsidy Program, expired/used epinephrine auto-injector disposal as Brightside Up,  the B5 SUNY/CUNY Workforce Scholarships and Brightside Up babies.

The Bright Ideas in this episode include the social story, "First Day of School" read by Misha on our mental health team and the "Easy No Cook Play Dough" mixture tip card.

Show links:
Understand Me Toolkits
Schenectady County Cares Subsidy Program
Free Family Child Care Orientation and Info Session (Virtual)
Replacement Stock of AUVI-Q - email [email protected]
First Day of School Social Story
Easy No Cook Play Dough

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Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes. 

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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

In this episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on CACFP reimbursement rates, the Workforce Development Institute, the benefits of becoming a child care provider, new Brightside Up staff, and the Brightside Up's recipe video series.

The Bright Ideas in this episode include the social story, "I Can Rest" ready by Philomina on our mental health team and the "Perfect Picnic" article out of our Home and Classroom Magazine.

Show links:

CACFP Reimbursement Rates
Workforce Development Institute
Become a Child Care Provider
Recipe Video Series
I Can Rest Social Story
The Perfect Picnic

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Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes. 

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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

We are back!

In this episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on Brightside Up's Making Connections Mini Conference, Bond With Me tool kits, Home & Classroom Magazine Vol.9 Family, Child Care Assistance,  and new Brightside Up staff.

The Bright Ideas in this episode include one of our new social stories and a new tip card from the mixtures series.  This week's social story was read by Emily on our mental health team, titled, "The First Day of School".

Show links:

Making Connections Mini Conference
Bond With Me tool kits
Home & Classroom Magazine
Child Care Assistance
The First Day of School Social Story
Oobleck Tip Card 
DIY - Oobleck Video

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Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes. 

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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

Rachel and Kate join forces to share exciting announcements in this finale of Home & Classroom season three! Tune in to learn about the Summer Fun map filled with places to visit and play with your children; plus the announcements of this year's Dianne Meckler Scholarship and runner up recipients along with the "Nominate Someone Great" gift card winners.

Mentioned in the show:
Brightside Up's Summer Fun Map

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On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email [email protected] to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!

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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

In this episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on all things CDA!

The Bright Ideas in this episode include our Timeless Tunes Tip Card  and the "Supporting Purposeful Play" article from our Wellness Issue of Home & Classroom magazine.

Show links:
CDA
Timeless Tunes
Supporting Purposeful Play
 
Contacts: 
Learn More About CDA: Heather Sweet [email protected] 

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Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes. 

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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

In this episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on Provider Appreciation Shout Outs, the Diane Meckler Scholarship, the Workforce Development Program,  OCFS Market Rates,  Upcoming Trainings,  and Brightside Up's Warm Line.

The Bright Ideas in this episode include our Freeze & Find Tip Card  and the "Your Bag Of Tricks" article from our Nature Issue of Home & Classroom magazine.

Show links:
Nominate Someone Great
Dianne Meckler Scholarship
Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy
Upcoming Trainings
Warm Line
Freeze & Find Tip Card
Your Bag of Tricks

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Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes. 

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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

In this episode, Rachel and Hannah chat with Sarah Gould-Houde from QUALITYstarsNY. Together the three talk about the support behind leadership and management skills that QUALITYstarsNY has to offer participating providers.

 QUALITYstarsNY is the states quality rating and improvement system for early childhood education programs in New York state.  QUALITYstarsNY rates child care systems on a 1 to 5 star scale based on what standards are implemented in a program.

Tune in to learn more about QUALITYstarsNY and how you can use  QUALITYstarsNY as a resource to best fit your needs.

Mentioned in the show:
- https://qualitystarsny.org/


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On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email [email protected] to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!

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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

In this episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on Provider Appreciation Shout Outs, the Diane Meckler Scholarship, the Workforce Development Program, the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, QUALITYstarsNY, new Brightside Up staff, and a Brightside up summer camp poll! 

The Bright Ideas in this episode include our Summer Sports Drink recipe found in our Nature Issue of Home & Classroom magazine and our Container Garden Tip Card.

Show links:
Nominate Someone Great
Dianne Meckler Scholarship
Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy
Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant
QUALITYstarsNY
Make Your Own Summer Sports Drink
Container Garden Tip Card

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Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes. 

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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.

In this episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, the Community Loan Fund, Pyramid Model Training Opportunities, Mental Health Awareness Month, the Child IT Assessment, Child Care Administrator Community of Practice, Provider Appreciation Shout Outs, the Diane Meckler Scholarship, the Early Childhood Career Development Center, and the Workforce Development Program.   

The Bright ideas in this episode are in honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month. Enjoy our Mirror Tip Card along with an article written by Kim Polstein, Brightside Up's Director of Mental Health Services. 

Show links:
Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant
Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region
Pyramid Model Training Opportunities
Nominate Someone Great
Dianne Meckler Scholarship
Capital Region Early Childhood Career Development Center
Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy
Mirror Tip Card
Kim's Mindful Moment

Contacts: 
Mental Health Services: Rebecca DelGiudice, LMSW, MS IMH-DP at [email protected] 

Kimberly Polstein, LMSW at [email protected] 

Child Care Administrator Community of Practice questions: Heather Sweet at [email protected] 
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Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes. 

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Home & Classroom is an interview-style podcast featuring child development experts and Shorties! is a news-style podcast on what's happening at Brightside Up.