Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Colleen Shea joins us to discuss how parents can navigate the back-to-school season safely. We cover managing common illnesses, understanding the role of fever in building immunity, essential hygiene practices like hand washing and cough etiquette, and knowing when to call a doctor. Learn key guidelines to keep children healthy as they transition back to group settings.

Meet Our Guest: Colleen Shea is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Salem Hospital and Fox Hill’s healthcare consultant. She advises: “Getting enough sleep... will also keep the body healthy and hopefully send off some viruses as well.”

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Host Melanie Little is interviewed by her daughter, Maddie, about the origin story of the Fox Hill School. Discover how Melanie transitioned from business school to founding a comprehensive childcare center, balancing her professional role with being a mother. Learn the goals of the Roots and Wings podcast: providing trusted guidance, expert insights, and resources for families on child development and early learning.

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Maddie Little is a senior studying robotics engineering at Purdue University and an alumna of the Fox Hill School. Tip: “It really was the best of both worlds (referring to balancing work and family time)”.

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Join host Melanie Little as she introduces Fox Hill School teacher, Ms. Christina Hatch. Learn how Ms. Christina found the school when her daughter, Emma, was a preschool student in Danvers, transitioning from parent to dedicated teacher. Discover the powerful community established at Fox Hill and hear about Ms. Christina's latest project: organizing the school’s vast library of children’s literature.

Meet Our Guest: Christina Hatch is a dedicated teacher at the Fox Hill School. After interning in early childhood education, she joined the staff and helps keep the school organized. She loves the Fox Hill community, noting: "It really is a fun community and the parents are friends".

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This episode introduces Michele Sumner, lead teacher and architect of the Fox Hill School's kindergarten readiness program. Discover her 17-year journey from a parent to a pivotal educator, her "magic" in preparing children for success, and how life's unexpected turns and transitions, like her children leaving for college, shape new experiences. Explore the dedication behind creating an enriching learning environment.

Meet Our Guest: Michele Sumner is a lead teacher at the Fox Hill School and architect of its kindergarten readiness program, with 17 years of dedication. Her passion ensures children are "ready to go" for success.

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Join us as we chat with Lauren Bosse, a Fox Hill School teacher and proud mom of two alumni. Lauren shares her diverse journey from a decade in social work and running a children’s consignment business to becoming an integral part of the school community. Discover how her unique background informs her teaching and parenting, plus a surprising fun fact about her alter ego, Dr. Beaker.

Meet Our Guest: Lauren Bosse is a teacher at Fox Hill School and a mother of two alumni. With a background in social work and entrepreneurship, she brings diverse experience to her teaching. Inspirational tip from guest: Her social work experience was "really helpful in teaching now and raising my kids," even if it made her want to "put them in a bubble".

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Join Melanie Little in a conversation with Erin Lundberg, a dedicated teacher and proud parent of three alumni from Fox Hill School. Discover Erin’s journey to Fox Hill, her unique perspective as both an educator and a parent, and how her diverse background in various preschool philosophies enriches the school's program. This episode offers insights into the vibrant Fox Hill community.

Meet Our Guest: Erin Lundberg is a teacher at the Fox Hill School and a mom to three alumni. Living in Danvers, she brings a wealth of experience from previous roles at Montessori schools and as a kindergarten assistant. Inspirational quote: "I love getting to teach the children yoga. It's one of the highlights of my week."

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In this episode of Roots and Wings, we introduce Emily Carter, a lead teacher and assistant director at Fox Hill School. Discover her inspiring 17-year journey from intern to assistant director, her unique perspective as both a teacher and parent, and her family's deep, multi-generational connection to the school. Learn how her diverse experiences contribute to making Fox Hill a valuable resource for families.

Meet Our Guest: Emily Carter is a lead teacher and assistant director at Fox Hill School, with almost 17 years of experience. She holds a master's in early education and is also a parent, with two children who are Fox Hill alumni. Inspirational tip from Emily: "We can be a resource for our families as teachers, but also as parents".

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