Priscilla Weigel begins a three part conversation with two CICC coaches, Dana Ellingson and Jackie Johnson. They discuss the CICC coaching process in both a center-based and family child care setting and how the first connections build a supportive partnership.

Conflict can happen when adults spend time together. What are the practices that you follow to support your teaching team when issues arise? This podcast addresses ways to create space for conversation in a respectful manner that helps clear the air so the team can function properly and positively.

Families are an essential part of the child care community.  This podcast addresses the need for clear procedures for sharing information with families, for connecting with families and for creating a sense of belonging for not just the child but for the entire family in your child care setting.

Priscilla Weigel is joined by colleagues Beth Menninga and Brenda Lowe to continue the conversation related to creating a supportive team.  The discussion centers around ways to plan for coordination and building a teamwork approach to care for young children.

During this podcast, Priscilla Weigel talks with CICC team members, Beth Menninga and Brenda Lowe about building routines of support for adults who provide care to children in child care settings. How do we plan for each day? What does a shared task schedule look like and what does it need to include?

Licensed child care providers in Minnesota can make sure that they are providing updated information about their child care setting to families by using the Business Update Tool. Deb Spaeth and Priscilla Weigel walk through the process.  

Deb Spaeth continues the conversation with Priscilla Weigel and they discuss the resources available for families searching for a good child care fit for their child with unique needs.

CICC welcomes Deb Spaeth, Child Care Information Specialist and Outreach Coordinator for Child Care Aware of Minnesota.   The Parent Tool Kit is highlighted which is available free to families seeking a child care placement for their child.  

Michele Fallon, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, joins Priscilla Weigel to continue their discussion about partnering with families.  The focus of this podcast communicates the way healthy boundaries relate to the significant partnership with a parent.  Tips are shared for ways to build connection.

Priscilla Weigel spends time with Michele Fallon, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant discussing the essential connection with families when you are caring for young children.  The two examine ways to provide parents the opportunity to be heard and supported, in order to build healthy foundations.