Kids These Days Podcast

Join Stephanie, Ruddy, and Sarah as they close out Season Four of Kids These Days!Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Network is a program of the Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. (KCCTO) and the university of Kansas Life Span Institute at Parsons. The Workforce Development Project is a program of KCCTO. Each program is supported throug...

On today's episode, Stephanie is here to chat about being inclusive during the holidays. Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Network is a program of the Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. (KCCTO) and the university of Kansas Life Span Institute at Parsons. The Workforce Development Project is a program of KCCTO. Each program is supp...

En nuestro episodio de hoy, Ruddy comparte algunos sintomas y signos que usted podrá notar con estrés, ansiedad e incluso depresión. La salud mental como cuidadores es sumamente importante, pues al saber manejar nuestra salud emocional, podemos cuidar mejor de los niños en nuestros programas de cuidado y ser lo mejor que podemos ser en nuestra carrera. Recuerdedn que los niños aprenden de nosotros - y parte de eso incluye tener inteligencia emocional y dedicarle tiempo a nuestra salud mental....

On today's episode, Sarah gives a down and dirty introduction to Play Schemas! Don't forget to keep an eye out for the training associated with this episode by visiting the KCCTO training calendar! Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Network is a program of the Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. (KCCTO) and the university of Kansas ...

On today's episode, Sarah is covering the BASICS of using sign language with infants and toddlers. Resources to check out:https://babysignlanguage.com/https://babies-and-sign-language.comhttps://baby.lovetoknow.com/Hand Talk App: Automatically translates text and audio to American Sign Language and Brazilian Sign Language through a FUN robot. It can be used in the classroom by teachers, at home, by anyone wanting to learn sign language or translate.Baby Sign and Learn App: Inspires babie...

On today's episode, Sarah is talking with Ingrid Pohl, Mental Health Specialist with KCCTO, all about regulating our bodies and helping children to do the same! Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Network is a program of the Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities, Inc. (KCCTO) and the university of Kansas Life Span Institute at Parsons. The W...

On today's episode, Stephanie is talking about building relationships, because this is THE most important thing you can do to start your school year out right. Even if it's not a “new” year for you, we can always use some help with relationship-building. https://consciousdiscipline.s3.amazonaws.com/Free-Resources/Printable-Posters-Tools-Activities/FREE-Printable-4_Elements_Connection.pdf https://consciousdiscipline.com/store-category/i-love-you-rituals/ https://con...

On today's episode, we are joined by Sarah Skiles, Inclusion Specialist with the KCCTO-KITS ITSN team to talk about the power of music in teaching young children. As promised during the episode, please check out the following resources:The Power of Music - Song Bag & PiggybacksThe Power of Music - TAMECourse: The Power of Music as an Inclusive Tool in Early Childhood SettingsWebsite: YouTube Play ListsKids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (...

En nuestro episodio de hoy, Ruddy explica cómo se manifiesta la ansiedad en los niños y como les podemos ayudar a aprender y adoptar estrategias para sobrepasar su ansiedad, sin hacerlos sentir culpables ni aumentar sus niveles de estrés y ansiedad.Libro: Tengo un nudo en la barriga escrito por Alberto Soler“Kids These Days” o Niños Estos Días, es una co-producción entre KCCTO-KITS Red de Especialistas en Infancia y Niñez (ITSN por sus siglas en inglés) y programas de KCCTO Desarrolló del Per...

On today's Interview, we are talking with Andrea Sorrels, Coordinator and Mental Health Specialist with the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network, all about Infant and Toddler Mental Health! Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-mondayLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseKids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs.The...