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Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV

Early Learning Ventures

Join hosts Jennifer Garcia Rosendo, Colleen Roahrig, and Sue Kansteiner as they sit down with leading organizations dedicated to supporting families during the critical early years. Whether you’re searching for Colorado-specific resources or national programs, this podcast is your go-to guide for trusted information.Each episode delivers expert advice, practical tips, and actionable tools to help parents and caregivers navigate challenges like early childhood education, nutrition, health and

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87. Navigating teething with a baby/toddler.

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2025/02/28

Send us a text ELV's first time moms are back! This week, they're diving into the world of teething. From the first signs to the sleepless nights, join them as they share their personal experiences, tips, and tricks to help you and your little one navigate this challenging phase. Whether you're a new mom or just looking for some extra support, this episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt stories. Tune in and let's tackle teething together!

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86. Tax Season 2025! What you should Know.

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2025/02/21

Send us a text Welcome back to Early Learning Venture’s podcast, Family Engagement Fridays! In this episode, we are excited to have Monica DeWitt from the Community Resource Center join us to discuss valuable resources for tax preparation. Monica will share insights on federal and state tax credits, as well as free and secure tax filing options available for 2025. Tune in to learn how you can maximize your tax benefits this season! Resources MyFreeTaxes.com: For those earning $84,000 or...

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85. Two techniques to help children to calm down.

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2025/02/07

Send us a text Julie Mendenhall is joined by Colleen Roahrig to discuss “Two techniques to help children calm down”. These two techniques help children to calm down and be better thinkers in order to solve problems. Julie will discuss the importance of children being calm in order to hear instructions and be able to communicate with the child during times of stress. Please below attachments for your review.

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84. Experiencing Postpartum

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2025/01/24

Send us a textOur first-time working moms are back to share experiences of postpartum, how they take care of their mental health and maintain their identify. They also discussed how their social life changed after having a child.

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83. Helping our children understand the words; Stuck,...

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2025/01/17

Send us a textJulie Mendenhall is back and joined by Colleen Roahrig to discuss “Helping our children understand these words: Stuck, Shift and Think. These words can easily be taught to children to help them to understand what is going on with their brain. Julie has helped children understand that they are in charge of their brain and that it is very important that they take care of their brain. You can use these terms with all ages and even with very young children. If you are in...

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82. Coffee and Crumbs with First Time Moms: Feeding...

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2025/01/10

Send us a textThey're baack !!!! Faith, Elsa and Morgan, first time moms from ELV, discuss feeding their babies and their experience of breast feeding. They share many insights for first time moms and the importance of doing what is right for yourself and your baby.

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81: Four goals of misbehavior

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2025/01/03

Send us a textJoin Julie Mendenhall and Colleen Roahrig as they delve into the concept of the "Four Goals of Misbehavior," based on the work of Rudolph Dreikurs. Discover how children's misbehavior often stems from feelings of discouragement or a desire to belong. When they can't find positive ways to fit in, they may resort to negative behaviors.In this insightful episode, you'll learn:The four goals: attention, power, revenge, and display of inadequacy.Practical strategies to address these ...

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Replay Episode 69: Coffee and Crumbs with First Time...

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2024/12/20

Send us a textAs we come to the close of the year, we are taking this time to highlight our favorite episodes from this year! This one was our most listened to episode. Tune in for a great conversation Join us for a heartfelt episode as we dive into the lives of five incredible women at Early Learning Ventures who are not only dedicated employees but also first-time moms. Malana Miner, Elsa Sackett Warren, Faith McCaul, Morgan Klaus, and Yoalba Barrett share thei...

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Replay: What is a Healthy Beverage

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2024/12/13

Send us a textAs we close out 2024, we are highlighting our most popular episodes. This one comes in at number 2Jennifer García Rosendo talks to Arapahoe County Public Health about their Healthy Beverages Program. Joining us today is Hannah Oshner an Arapahoe County Public Health Registered Dietician, Lactation Counselor, and WIC Supervisor and Leslie Levine, Arapahoe County Public Health’s Senior Community Health Promotion Specialist. In today’s episode we talk about suga...

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Autism Awareness and Knowledge

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2024/12/06

Send us a textAs we close out 2024, we are highlighting our most popular episodes. This one comes in at number 3In this conversation, Lisa Rodriguez defines Autism and shares the signs and symptoms of Autism. She discusses what parents can do at home to support their child and the diagnose process. Resources: Case management services local parent facebook page Autism Society – each state has their own chapter Kyo Events

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80. They Aren’t Your Grandfather’s Library Anymore

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2024/11/22

Send us a texthis week, we are thrilled to have Cynthia Kiyotake, Associate Director of Library Operations, and Andy Gallegos, Supervisor of Early Childhood Literacy Services from Arapahoe Libraries, join us to share how today’s libraries have so much more than books! Tune in to discover: Surprising things you might find in libraries today The wide range of services libraries offer for families with young children Valuable resources available for early childhood ed...

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Replay: 11 Preventing the Spread of Illness

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2024/11/15

Send us a textJoin Collen and Heather Nara from Mesa County’s Child Care Licensing as we tackle important topics to keep your family healthy. This week, we discuss: Preventing the spread of illness Getting rid of germs at home to protect your family When to keep ill children home from child care or school Tune in for practical tips and expert advice to help you navigate these common challenges. Listen now! 🎧 How Sick is Too Sick Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfec...

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78. Beyond "No, Stop, and Don’t"

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2024/11/08

Join us for valuable insights that can help you foster more positive and supportive relationships with the children in your life. In this episode, Kim Self from Mesa County’s STRiVE shares 3 practical positive behavior strategies to support better interactions between caregivers. These strategies are effective for both younger and older children, helping to reduce the reliance on phrases like “No, Stop, Don’t.” Tune in to learn: How to encourage positive behavior in child...

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FeF: The Importance of Screenings: Senna and Shayla's...

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2024/11/01

In this episode, Jenn sits down with Shayla, a parent and teacher from The Caterpillar Clubhouse, one of our child care partnership Family Child Care Homes, to discuss the importance of screenings in early childhood education. Shayla shares her unique perspective on screenings, both as a parent and a teacher. She recounts her personal experiences, including a powerful story about her own child’s screening and how early detection can make a significant difference. Jenn and Shayla al...

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77: Lead Poisoning isn’t a thing of the Past

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2024/10/25

In honor of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Jennifer García Rosendo is joined by Megan Snow from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Together, they explore the topic of lead poisoning, discussing its dangers and sharing essential prevention strategies.Tune in to learn:The health risks associated with lead exposurePractical tips for preventing lead poisoning in your home and communityResources and support available for those affectedDon’t miss this important conv...

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77. Colorado’s 2024 Ballot

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2024/10/18

We’re releasing this episode just in time, before the ballot boxes open on Monday, October 21st to help you stay informed and make your vote count! Join us for an insightful conversation with Monica Dewitt from the Community Resource Center as we dive into Colorado’s 2024 Ballot. In this episode, we break down two key ballot measures from both sides of the discussion, and what they mean for the community. Monica also shares valuable resources on where to find more information abou...

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Should I Force My Child to Apologize?

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2024/10/11

Julie Mendenhall is back joined by Colleen Roahrig for a deep dive into a topic every caregiver needs to hear: “Forced Apologies: Do they work?” 🤔In this eye-opening episode, Julie and Colleen explore the hidden pitfalls of making children say “sorry” and how it can backfire, leading to insincere apologies and missed opportunities for genuine learning.

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74 Double Up Food Bucks

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2024/10/04

Jennifer Garcia Rosendo talks to Caitlin Stuart from Nourish Colorado, an organization in Colorado that works make nutritious food access the norm. Today we talk about a resource for SNAP recipients called Double Up Food Bucks and how to use them. Double Up Food Bucks Nourish Colorado Cooking Matters Recipes

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Replay: Ready to Read

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2024/09/27

To celebrate National Literacy Month we are replaying an interview Sue Kansteiner had with Arapahoe Libraries34 Ready to Read Mary and Andy, Early Literacy Librarians from Arapahoe Libraries, discuss ways that caregivers can help young children get ready to read. They share five different strategies: Read, talk, sing, write and play. Resources: Vroom: https://www.vroom.org/ -A free resource for helping adults build strong brains in their little ones. Hundreds of example ...

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73. Punishment vs Discipline

Family Engagement Fridays Podcast by ELV ·

2024/09/13

Colleen Roahrig speaks with Julie Mendenhall who is a wife, mother, grandmother, author, musician and educator. Julie has been in the education field for over 40 years. As a teacher and a counselor Julie has worked with children individually, in groups, and with whole classrooms presenting social skills lessons. Julie has worked closely with parents and has facilitated parenting classes.

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