Parenting Pickup
Welcome to the Parenting Pickup Podcast. With over 50 years of experience in early child care and education, we're here to share all things child-related. Every episode is designed for families' education and support from parenting tips and tricks, trending topics, fun activities, child development, and so much more! Special guests in early childhood and education will join our host Cara, to share their expertise and help answer some of the most challenging questions.
Podcasting since 2022 • 25 episodes
Parenting Pickup
Latest Episodes
Season 3 Episode 8: 'Your (Not So) Social Child: Navigating Early Childhood Friendships' with Amanda Woodward
Amanda Woodward, Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, joins us this episode to discuss and explain social behavior in children younger than school age. During this episode, we discuss:<...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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25:06
Season 3, Episode 7: 'Picture Book Author Round Table'
When it comes to your children's picture books, do you find yourself wondering about the story behind the story? Children's book authors Megan Maynor, Lauren Gillman, Tracy Hyde and Camila Gadotti join our host Cara Johnson-Bader to go...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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51:27
Season 3 Episode 6: 'The Benefits of Bibliotherapy' with Amanda Mason
This month, NHA's child mental health specialist, Amanda Mason, joins us to talk about the positive effects that therapeutic reading can have on children.This episode we'll tackle subjects such as:The benefits of bib...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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20:03
Season 3 Episode 5: 'Having Tough Conversations' with MiaLisa Millares
Today's episode features three-time guest MiaLisa Millares, and it's one you're not going to want to miss. MiaLisa is the executive director at Doing Good Together, a non-p...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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40:37
Season 3 Episode 4: '2024 in Children's Health' with Kelly Lemieux
Sifting through different information to find reliable health advice for your children can be a complicated and overwhelming process for a lot of parents. That's why we reached out to Kelly Lemieux, the head of pediatrics at Ridgeview Medical C...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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27:13