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.
Episodes
23 episodes
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
Season 3 Episode 3: 'The Science of Reading' with Sara Reichstadt
Research continues to conclude that children’s academic successes later in life can be attributed to the amount of talk and reading they experience from birth to age 3. They also statistically prove to be better readers later in life. We are th...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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21:44
Season 3 Episode 2: 'Quality Screen Time' with Momo Hayakawa
Nowadays, it is impossible to get away from a screen since everyone has a phone, restaurants have TVs mounted everywhere, and children are on tablets at school, so it's more important than ever that we make sure that what they are watching is a...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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25:32
Season 3 Episode 1: 'Raising Inclusive Children' with Dianne Haulcy
Welcome to a new season of Parenting Pickup! Today's episode features Dianne Haulcy, the host of Minnesota Public Radio's Early Riser's podcast, and CEO of
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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28:02
Season 2 Episode 8: Benefits of Music
On this episode of Parenting Pickup, we are grateful to talk to our partner at MacPhail Center for Music, Dianna Babcock, Director of Sing Play Learn, to learn why music is essential in a child's life. Dianna talks about the program's mission f...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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38:30
Season 2 Episode 7: Pediatric Oral Health
In this insightful podcast episode, we are all treated to a wealth of knowledge on pediatric oral health with an engaging conversation with Dr. Matt Scribbins from Maple Grove Pediatric Dentistry, a seasoned dentist with a passion for children'...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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25:27
Season 2 Episode 6: How to Help Children with Grief
We brought back a special guest, Kate Wessinger, to share her wealth of knowledge and expertise on the importance of open and honest communication with grieving children. Throughout the episode, she offers practical tips on creatin...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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46:52
Season 2 Episode 5: Potty Mastery
Potty training can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be! In this podcast episode, we discuss potty training your child with Steph Schmidt, a New Horizon Academy District Curriculum Coordinator. We'll cover everything from introducing the pott...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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20:36
Season 2 Episode 4: The Bilingual Advantage
In this episode, we talk to Theresa Gunderson, owner and language learning expert at O'Neill Language Academy, about the importance of early learning of a second language. Theresa discusses the many benefits of bilingualism, including improved ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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43:42
Season 2 Episode 3: Importance of Play
Most families are unaware that unstructured play is significant for children. Play fosters cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. More specifically, it helps creativity, imagination, problem-solving, and social skills! Sara Rei...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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26:00
Season 2 Episode 2: Listening
Being distracted while your child is talking to you can be a big problem when communicating. We have all been there, listening while holding a phone or not making eye contact. MiaLisa from Doing Good Together is a special guest on this episode ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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37:18
Season 2 Episode 1: Hitting
Getting hit by your child or having your child hit others can be embarrassing and infuriating. Many families worry that their child's aggression toward them and others is a bad sign and reflects on their parenting. But, what Amanda Mason explai...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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26:15
Season 1 Episode 9: Early Childhood Milestones
In this episode of the Parenting Pickup Podcast, Anna Paulson, current Program Coordinator for Help Me Grow, a licensed teacher in the areas of Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Elementary Education, and a certified Early Childhood Education advocate, t...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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35:23
Season 1 Episode 8: Building Cultural Awareness
Thuba Nguyen is an early childhood education advocate and teacher who is passionate about celebrating cultural diversity and multiculturism and is the author of the book My Daddy Tells Me. Her children's book is about a life-changing love betwe...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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19:45
Season 1 Episode 7: Kindergarten Readiness
You want to ensure your children are ready for kindergarten regarding academic, social, and emotional skills. We chatted with Bev Bauman, New Horizon Academy's Vice President of Staff Development and Education, about the different skill sets ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:25
Season 1 Episode 6: Biting
It happens in every family. Your child bites, has been bitten, or both! So, what do you do? Kate Wessinger, our Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist, dives into why biting is happening, how to prevent it, and what to do.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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26:22
Season 1 Episode 5: Picky Eaters
We met with Jill Weldon, New Horizon Academy's food and nutrition expert, to talk about one of the most asked questions, how to help children who are selective eaters. My Plate: https://www.myplate.gov...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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19:10
Season 1 Episode 4: Raising Caring Children
MiaLisa from 'Doing Good Together' explains how important it is to instill caring and kindness in your child as character traits and values. She provides crucial facts, tips, and shares helpful resources on how to raise children to be kind.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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30:25
Season 1 Episode 3: Conscious Discipline
Jessi Grittner, a Conscious Discipline Coordinator, shares how teachers, parents, and children can utilize conscious discipline every day to better understand the brain stages, feelings, communication, and intelligence through a self-regulation...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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20:15
Season 1 Episode 2: New Siblings
Amanda Mason, New Horizon Academy's Mental Health Specialist, talks about the steps to take to get your child ready for a new sibling and what to do once the new addition has made its appearance.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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20:52
Season 1 Episode 1: Meltdowns
Children of all ages have meltdowns. There is no surprise there. But, many parents aren’t sure how to help their children when they have a tantrum or a meltdown. We sat down with Kate Wessinger, an expert on behavior and mental health, to give ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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