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  • Welcome friends! We are talking about the benefits of nature! Sadie Enright is the program director of Stoke Nature Center Preschool here in Cache Valley. She gives us the details of what the structure of the preschool looks like and tells us what people notice about the differences in children when they spend time outside.

    Subject Resources:

    1. Stokes Nature Center Preschool: https://logannature.org/nature-preschool

    2. Stokes Nature Center: https://logannature.org/

    3. "No Such Thing as Bad Weather" Book: https://a.co/d/5BvFbsI

    4. Oaki Suit: https://a.co/d/i8FWbGV

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  • We all live by values and standards. One that many people, if not everyone agrees on that is important is Integrity. As parents it be overwhelming with everything we need to do teach our kids that we may wonder, how do we show our kids in the importance of Integrity. Today, Jen and Hilary discuss Integrity, how to have in in ourselves and how to be an example to our children and others around us.

    Episode Resources:https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/four_ways_to_help_students_cultivate_integrity

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fixing-families/201707/6-steps-leading-life-integrity

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  • We all know that growing up is not the easiest things. Unfortunately, there are many kids that deal with being bullied. In this episode, we have received a question from a parent about how to help their child when their child is being bullied at school. While this has been a hot topic for years now, there still seems to be a lot of uncertainty when it happens in your own life. Listen in for some tips on how to navigate this hard part of life.

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  • As our kids get older, they become more and more independent. Along with everything that goes along with the teenage years, friends play a big role in this time of their life. As parents, what do we do when we do not necessarily get a long with our children's friends? Today, Jen and Hilary answer this question and give tips to navigate this part of life.

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  • Food is a part of our daily life and the messages around food can be confusing and shameful. Today, Dietician Rachel Rood is here to discuss how to improve our personal relationships with food as well as how to help our children develop a healthy relationship. Knowing what our bodies need, limiting negative labels, and listening to our bodies are just a few of the amazing tips Rachel shares with us!

    Subject Resources:

    1. Intuitive Eating Book: https://a.co/d/8QqIAcY

    2. Feeding with Love and Good Sense: https://a.co/d/gS34q3k

    3. Kids Eat in Color: https://kidseatincolor.com/

    4. Rachel Rood's Website: https://positivechangenutrition.com/

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  • The word resilience is being used more on social media and normal conversation. The question we had is, how do we build resilience in our children and ourselves. Amanda Zelechoski is here to answer our question!

    Amanda is a Professor of Psychology at Purdue University and has some incredible insights.

    Subject Resources:

    1. All about Amanda: https://www.pnw.edu/people/amanda-d-zelechoski-j-d-ph-d-abpp/

    2. Bruce D. Perry information: https://traumaresearchfoundation.org/programs/faculty/bruce-perry/

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  • When in comes to parenting, there always seems to be new things to learn and new obstacles to navigate. One of these obstacles is the change that come as kids grow up and develop in different ways. In Utah, April is Family Strengthen Month. In this episode, Jen and Hilary, with their vast amount of knowledge, explore how knowledge of child development can help strengthen families and unite parents. This is a great episode you don't want to miss

    Episode Resources:

    1. Ages and Stages: https://agesandstages.com/

    2. CDC's Milestones: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html

    3. Parent's as Teachers Program: https://parentsasteachers.org/program-locator/

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  • Being a parent is a big job and often times we don't realize how hard it might be to let them grow and live their own lives. Sydney is here and has a great story about watching two of her children grow up and come out as being members of the LGBTQ+ community. She talks about what was hard, what she wishes she did better, what she did well, and what young LGBTQ+ adults want parents to know.

    Subject Resources:

    USU Resources: https://www.usu.edu/inclusion/programs/lgbtplus-and-allies/lgbtqia-resources

    Encircle Utah: https://encircletogether.org/services/

    Resources for Parent's with Religious Perspectives:

    Books: “A Walk In My Shoes” by Ben Schilaty
    “Goodbye, I Love You” by Carol Lynn Pearson
    “No More Goodbyes” by Carol Lynn Pearson
    “A Better Heart” by Tom Christofferson
    “Tender Leaves of Hope” by Meghan Decker
    “Without the Mask” by Charlie Bird
    “The Law of Love” by Steve Young
    “Expanding the Borders of Zion” by Charlie Bird

    Podcasts:“Questions From The Closet” hosted by Charlie Bird and Ben Schilaty (I went back to the first episode and listened to EVERY episode of this podcast)“Faith Matters” hosted by Tim and Aubrey Chaves
    “Listen Learn & Love” hosted by Richard Ostler

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  • With costs going up, and more parents needing to work outside the home, child care is a hot topic at the moment!

    Zinthia is here from Care About Child Care to talk to us about trends, needs, how to find high quality child care and more!

    Subject Resources:

    1. Care About Childcare Website: https://www.usu.edu/careaboutchildcare/

    2. Care About Childcare Parent Resources: https://www.usu.edu/careaboutchildcare/for-parents

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  • Josh Sullivan is here and has plenty of tips and advice for us! Josh started as a school counselor, and is now a principal. With his schooling and background, he is doing great things to bring parents, teachers, and children together in understanding behavior, but especially anxiety!

    Subject Resources:

    1. Alpine Approach Course: https://www.alpineapproach.org/

    2. Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/topics/anxiety/

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  • We love a good Ted Talk and today Jen and Hilary are discussing a great one! Harvard did a 75 year long study about adult development and happiness. Join us for some interesting thoughts from Jen and Hilary, and find the link to the Ted Talk below to listen to as well!

    Episode Resources:

    1. The Good Life video link: https://youtu.be/q-7zAkwAOYg?si=RPu9d9JIVCTvLGf-

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  • This weeks guest is Abbas and we are so happy to have him! Abbas has been here in America for almost 2 years as a refugee from Afghanistan. We are so glad he is here, and is willing to tell us what it is like to be a refugee and resettle in a new country.

    Subject Resources:

    1. CRIC: https://cacherefugees.org/volunteer

    2. IRC: https://www.rescue.org/united-states/salt-lake-city-ut

    3. ELC: https://elc-cv.org/class-registration/

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  • Antonio is here from Right From The Start and is here to chat about how we can help teens get on the right path for healthy relationship! Come and dive into a great conversation about modern teen dating, concerns, what to talk to your teens about, and more!

    Antonio Ledbetter was born and raised in Gastonia, North Carolina. He moved to Columbus, Georgia in 2014. He has been married for 9.5 years with 4 children.

    He earned his Bachelors degree from Morehouse College in Philosophy. He currently works with Right From The Start as a Facilitator and Relationship Educator.

    He is a family man that is an avid book reader and anime fan.

    Subject Resources:

    1. RAM Chart: https://ramseries.com/background/

    2. How to Avoid Falling In Love With A Jerk book: https://a.co/d/d1U6Vzm

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  • Chelom Leavitt is a professor at BYU who focuses on building healthier relationships. Today, she is here to talk about the importance of healthy intimate relationships. From talking to your kids about sex, opportunities for intimacy, and anxiety in intimate moments, she knows it all!

    This is an episode you don't want to miss.

    Content Warning:

    Sexual topics, sexual vocabulary.

    Subject Resources:

    Esther Parel

    1. ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFwWvr1YUjA

    2. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/this-is-what-happens-to-couples-under-stress-an-interview-with-esther-perel

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  • This week we have a quick but heartwarming episode. We asked kids of all different ages questions about love!

    Listen for a laugh and a quick heartwarming moment. Have a great day celebrating all types of love.

    Happy Valentines Day!

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  • Jadie Jo is here with Hilary to talk about part of her story of resilience. Jadie has witnessed more that most people do in her first five years of life. She is here to share her story, as well as how things are going now. We are so grateful for her vulnerability and honesty. Despite hard things happening, we can learn to bend and not break!

    Trigger Warning: Domestic violence, death, witnessing death, trauma, drug use.

    Subject Resources:

    The Holistic Psychologist : https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist/

    The Relationship Recovery:

    https://www.therelationshiprecovery.com/

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  • Picky eating is one of the most common parenting struggles, so you are not alone! Jess is here from our Parents as Teachers program to guide us through picky eating challenges and great tips to help you!

    Subject Resources:

    1. https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/kids-club/eat-a-rainbow/

    2. https://youtu.be/oecQiEkzgm4?si=WMKzWdz0ssvytEpp3. https://youtu.be/s1KvNv4Jxqw?si=irGC_9iJyH2tz5L6

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  • We have the best intentions with our children and preparing them for their futures, but sometimes our best intentions and systems in place that aren't helping how we hoped they would. Tim Klein is here to help us change how we guide our children as they prepare for their futures. The best part is, this can help anyone at any age too!

    Subject Resources:

    1. Book: https://www.amazon.com/How-Navigate-Life-Science-Finding/dp/1250273145/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1ZDCJ2NXDNMEG&keywords=navigating+life+tim+klein&qid=1702924911&sprefix=navigating+life+tim+klein%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-2

    2. Character Quiz: https://www.viacharacter.org/account/register

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  • Some of us love January and the new goals that we often make when a new year approaches. Many of us also have suffered at our own hands by not being able to accomplish these goals, and often shame spiral because of it. Jen and Hilary are here today to introduce a new idea for this coming year! A yearly theme.

    Video:

    1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVGuFdX5guE

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  • Have you ever found yourself spiraling in negative thoughts? Our thoughts greatly impact our actions. Today, Analee Pacheco is here to guide us through what reframing is, and some steps on how to do it. The New Year is a great time to start reframing so we can do our best!

    Subject Resources:

    Guides to Reframing

    1. https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/cbt-triangle

    2. https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/self-help-cbt-techniques/reframing-unhelpful-thoughts/

    Helping kids reframe thoughts

    3. https://www.socialemotionalworkshop.com/cbt-activities-explain-thoughts-feelings/

    The Family Place Therapy

    4. https://thefamilyplaceutah.org/services/therapy/

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