Kids These Days Podcast
A podcast about why kids do what they do - for the adult's trying to figure it all out! On this platform we will share professional knowledge along with stories and personal experiences to reach a variety of audiences! New episodes drop every Wednesday! Email us at: kidsthesedayspod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter by clicking on the icons in the top right-hand corner. Or by searching @kidsthesedayspod on Instagram and Facebook and @ktpod on Twitter.
Episodes
135 episodes
UNSCRIPTED: Seasons of Change
Join Stephanie, Ruddy, and Sarah as they close out Season Four of Kids These Days!
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Season 4
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Episode 146
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44:19
Holiday Celebrations
On today's episode, Stephanie is here to chat about being inclusive during the holidays.
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Season 4
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Episode 145
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10:58
EN ESPAÑOL: Estrés y Ansiedad en Cuidadores
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 144
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11:57
Play Schemas!
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!&...
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Season 4
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Episode 143
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19:27
REAIR: The BASICS of using sign language with Infants and Toddlers
On today's episode, Sarah is covering the BASICS of using sign language with infants and toddlers. Resources to check out:https://babysignlanguage.com/
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Season 4
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Episode 142
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18:52
INTERVIEW: Power in the Pause with Ingrid Pohl
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!
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Season 4
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Episode 141
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46:10
New School Year - New Relationships
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 relati...
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Season 4
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Episode 140
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10:57
INTERVIEW: Music the Universal Teaching Tool
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:...
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Season 4
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Episode 139
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29:50
EN ESPAÑOL: Ansiedad en los niños
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 ansi...
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Season 4
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Episode 138
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15:59
Mental Health IS Brain Health!
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 M...
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Season 4
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Episode 137
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57:30
UNSCRIPTED: Go out and find your __________!!
On today's Unscripted episode, the ladies catch up on life and finding their ________!! Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-mondayLicense: https://fil...
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Season 4
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Episode 136
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38:58
INTERVIEW: Play-based Inclusive Learning with Sabina Hoffman
On today's episode, we are talking with Sabina Hoffman, a Developmental Inclusion Specialist with the Infant Toddler Specialist Network about Play-based Inclusive Learning. Sabina talks about Inclusion as a FEELING and not a PLACE and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 135
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34:49
DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES - REAIR: Visual Schedules
On today's episode, we are talking about Visual Schedules! 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 Inf...
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Season 4
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Episode 134
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16:20
INTERVIEW: Jen Pishny - Inclusion Basics
On today's episode, we talk with Jen Pishny, Developmental Inclusion Specialist with the Infant Toddler Specialist Network, about Early Intervention, Special Education, and Inclusion. Links referenced during this episode: ...
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Season 4
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Episode 133
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39:45
INTERVIEW: Kris Lyons - Sleep Practices and Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood
On today's episode, Ruddy interviews Kris Lyons about sleep practices as well as her experiences in a toddler classroom abroad!Kris is one of our new Professional Development Specialists at KCCTO. We are so excited to have her on the tea...
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Season 4
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Episode 132
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32:21
INTERVIEW: Rachel Jury on Active Supervision
On today's episode, Sarah is interviewing Rachel Jury, on the topic of Active Supervision! Click here to see upcoming offerings of the Active Supervision training.Click
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Season 4
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Episode 131
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39:31
Loose Parts
In this episode, Haney talks about loose parts play! What is loose parts play, why is it important, and how do I set it up? Find out answers to these questions and more, as we explore loose parts play together!
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Season 4
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Episode 130
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8:43
The Case Against Calendar Time
In today’s episode – Stephanie has a challenge for you! Do you have a calendar routine in your circle time pattern? You might learn some interesting information on the case against it! Listen in to this week’s episode where St...
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Season 4
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Episode 129
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14:12
Circle Time
In this week’s episode, Stephanie talks about circle time! The do’s, the don’ts, and how you can make circle time an important part of your morning or afternoon routine. She gives tips and tricks to address some problem areas you ma...
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Season 4
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Episode 128
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12:57
EN ESPAÑOL: El Juego Libre! Repetición
Hablemos sobre la importancia del juego libre (juego abierto, no estructurado) y como es que los niños aprenden y desarrollan distintas habilidades a traves del juego. Exploraremos las diferentes etapas de desarrollo y como se manifesta el jueg...
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Season 4
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Episode 127
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18:05
INTERVIEW: How Directors Can Support Intentional Teaching
On today's episode, Sarah chats with Ashley and Lynsey, co-directors at The Goddard School, about how they support teachers and intentional teaching in their center.
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Season 4
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Episode 126
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31:00
Unoccupied Wait Time
In today’s episode, Haney talks about Unoccupied Wait Time. Not sure what that is or if you have it in your program? Tune in to learn more and find out what to do about it!
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Season 4
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Episode 125
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10:51
Spontaneous Intentionality!!
On today's episode, Sarah is introducing the practice of Spontaneous Intentionality and its role in YOUR practice as an early childhood provider! Past episodes to check out:
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Season 4
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Episode 124
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30:54
UNSCRIPTED: Welcome to Season Four and THE YEAR OF YOU!!!
On today's UNSCRIPTED episode, Sarah, Ruddy, and Haney are here to usher in Season Four!!! Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-mondayLicense: https://...
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Season 4
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Episode 123
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10:33
REAIR: BIG questions for LITTLE children
On today's episode, Stephanie Haney joins us with her DEBUT episode where she talks about BIG questions for LITTLE children! Open-ended questioning supports reflection, gets them to think critically, and increases self-control over time. Not on...
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Season 3
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Episode 122
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26:18