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How Children Learn through Play, with Kim Hughes
“There are no perfect parents, and there are no perfect children, but there are plenty of perfect moments along the way.” With this quote from Dave Willis in mind, tod...
The Importance of Nutrition, Sleep, and Movement with Dr. Mary-Cassie Shaw
Dr. Mary-Cassie Shaw hears a lot of the same questions from parents, and they usually center around food and sleep. So how much sleep should a child be getting really...
Using Routines and Visuals for Your Child with Kristen Balhoff, Conscious Discipline Instructor
As a parent of young children, do you find yourself thinking: "Why can’t we ever find all the shoes?!?" "Why can’t my child go potty, brush teeth, and put on PJs w...
Kindergarten Readiness with Bonnie DiLeone
Back on episode 6, we covered the nuts and bolts of how to register for kindergarten, and the differences between charter, magnet, private, and public schools. Today w...
Sensory and Motor Development, with Pediatric Occupational Therapist Rose Langston
Today, host Emily King and pediatric occupational therapist Rose Langston talk about motor and sensory development, when parents should be concerned, how they can help...
How to Pick a Kindergarten, with Tamani Powell Anderson, WCPSS Magnet Coordinator
Ok parents, if you've been confused by all of the elementary school options that Wake County has to offer, this episode is for you! Today, Wake County Public School S...
Language Development and Communication with Tracy Vail, SLP
As parents, most of us are concerned about cognitive development, and we all have questions about milestones for communication, language, non-verbal skills, pronunciat...
Supporting Social Skills Development, with Christine Burkhart
We expect children to develop physical, mental, and emotional skills, but that won't happen unless the child feels safe. And in order to feel safe, there needs to be ...
Why Parent Mental Health Matters with Edla Prevette
As parents, how do our own emotional and stress levels impact the ones we're caring for? We all want to give our children a safe environment to grow, so if we're not ...
Understanding Toddler Behavior, with Lynn Young
Most of us don't expect much from babies except a little fussiness, a lot of tears, and a whole lot of cuteness. But when babies turn into toddlers, we expect much mo...
History of Project Enlightenment Foundation, with Dr. Charles Kronberg & Dr. Barbara Still
Today we share how it all began. Project Enlightenment started in 1969, when the Raleigh public schools received a three year grant to create a collaborative mental he...
Introducing the Raising Young Children in Wake County Podcast!
How do I know if my child is ready for kindergarten? How can children learn through play? Does nutrition, sleep, and activity really matter when kids are so young? I ...