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  • S2E14: Exploring STEAM in Early Childhood

    S2E14: Exploring STEAM in Early Childhood
    2025/04/29
    In this episode of The Good Life in Early Life, we delve into the exciting world of STEAM education in early childhood, featuring insightful interviews with experts in the field. Join us as we sit down with Sarah Paulos, a former Nebraska Extension Early Childhood Educator turned lower elementary science teacher. Sarah shares her dissertation findings about incorporating local rural knowledge into science, misconceptions about teaching science to young children, and highlights her favorite STEAM resources for educators. Next, we chat with Jackie Steffen, an Early Childhood Educator, about the 2025 STEAM Imagination Guides. Jackie walks us through the contents of these innovative guides, discusses her favorite children's book from this year, and invites listeners to an upcoming training session aimed at exploring the guides in-depth. Tune in to gain valuable insights into integrating STEAM concepts into early childhood education, discover new resources, and hear firsthand experiences from passionate educators dedicated to nurturing young minds. Resources: 2025 STEAM Imagination Guides- https://child.unl.edu/Nebraska-STEAM/ June 30th 1 pm STEAM Guides Overview and Training for Educators and Parents- https://go.unl.edu/june30afternoon Project Learning Tree- https://www.plt.org/ Project Wild- https://www.fishwildlife.org/projectwild Nebraska Game & Parks Education resources- https://outdoornebraska.gov/learn/educator-resources/education-programs/ The following music was used for this media project:   Music: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende   Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review   License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 
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  • S2E13: Making the Right Choice for Your Family- Selecting Childcare

    S2E13: Making the Right Choice for Your Family- Selecting Childcare
    2025/04/15
    This episode delves into the essentials of selecting quality childcare. Emily Manning is joined by Nebraska Extension colleagues Lisa Poppe and Katie Krause, as they explore what constitutes quality care, its importance in early childhood, and the challenges parents face in finding suitable options. The discussion includes insights into the Nebraska Step Up to Quality rating system and various resources from the UNL Extension designed to assist parents in making informed decisions about childcare. Both professional expertise and personal anecdotes highlight the key considerations for ensuring children receive safe, nurturing, and developmentally supportive care. Resources: Selecting Quality Care- https://child.unl.edu/quality-child-care/ Checklist- https://child.unl.edu/ianr/extension/early-childhood-development/sites/unl.edu.ianr.extension.early-childhood-development/files/media/file/childcare-checklists.pdf Step Up to Quality: https://stepuptoquality.ne.gov/ Buffett Early Childhood Institute: https://buffettinstitute.nebraska.edu/about-us/early-childhood-in-nebraska The following music was used for this media project:     Music: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende     Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review     License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license     "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 
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  • S2E12: You Got This: Keeping Your Kids at the Center of Co-Parenting

    S2E12: You Got This: Keeping Your Kids at the Center of Co-Parenting
    2025/03/31
    Co-parenting comes with unique challenges, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. In this episode, we take on real questions from parents and listeners about the most common struggles they face when co-parenting. To provide expert insights, we’re joined by two distinguished guests from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Dr. Cody Hollist, associate professor of Child, Youth, and Family Studies with a background in marriage and family therapy, and Dr. Holly Hatton, associate professor of Child, Youth, and Family Studies, who brings both professional expertise and personal experience in co-parenting. Together, they share practical advice on adapting to life after divorce, communicating effectively with a co-parent, and ensuring that your children remain at the heart of co-parenting. Resources: Nebraska Extension Co-Parenting for Successful Kids https://child.unl.edu/coparenting/ The following music was used for this media project:     Music: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende     Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review     License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license     "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 
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  • S2E11: More Than a Playground: The Power of Nature w. Dr. Torquati

    S2E11: More Than a Playground: The Power of Nature w. Dr. Torquati
    2025/03/18
    In this episode of The Good Life in the Early Life, Emily Manning interviews Dr. Julia Torquati, a professor in the Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies with 25 years of expertise in child development, childcare, and nature-based environmental education. Dr. Torquati discusses how research has shown that time spent in nature can significantly improve children's performance on assessments of spatial working memory and attention. She also highlights the numerous benefits of nature, including increased pro-social skills. Dr. Torquati shares practical ideas for how adults can incorporate nature into everyday activities to support children's development.    The following music was used for this media project:     Music: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende     Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review     License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license     "Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 
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  • S2E10: Building Lasting Impact-The Gothenburg Impact Center

    S2E10: Building Lasting Impact-The Gothenburg Impact Center
    2025/02/25
    In this episode, Emily returns to Gothenburg to sit down with Nichole Hetz for an update on the Gothenburg Impact Center and its journey to opening an early childhood learning center. From navigating challenges to securing resources, Nichole shares the key steps that made this project a reality. We also explore the ongoing work to ensure sustainability, the lessons learned along the way, and what other communities can take from their experience. Whether you're passionate about early childhood education or community-driven initiatives, this episode offers valuable insights into making a lasting impact. Resources: https://www.gothenburgimpactcenter.com/ The following music was used for this media project:   Music: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende   Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review   License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  
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  • S2E9: It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Supporting Children’s Mental Health w. Janice Sherman

    S2E9: It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Supporting Children’s Mental Health w. Janice Sherman
    2025/02/11
    In this episode of The Good Life in the Early Life, Emily interviews Dr. Janice Sherman, a licensed mental health practitioner and play therapist with over a decade of experience of supporting youth mental health. Dr. Sherman, who runs a private practice in rural Nebraska, discusses the challenges of providing mental health services to youth in the state. She also highlights key warning signs that parents and adults should watch for in children’s behavior and offers valuable advice on how to seek the help youth need. Resources: Janice Sherman’s website: https://www.janicemorethanplay.com/ Nebraska Rural Youth Suicide Prevention Resources: https://ruralwellness.unl.edu/youth-suicide-prevention-resources National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- 988 provides 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals The Nebraska Family Helpline is (888) 866-8660 Crisis Text line- Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the U.S. to text with a crisis counselor about any type of crisis. Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Resources from Nebraska Resource Project for Vulnerable Young Children- https://www.nebraskababies.com/resources/video-library/learning-more-about-iecmh-nebraska The following music was used for this media project:   Music: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende   Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review   License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  
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  • S2E8: Bringing Baby Home- What You Actually Need

    S2E8: Bringing Baby Home- What You Actually Need
    2025/01/28
    Nebraska Extension Educators Tasha Wulf and Katie Krause share their personal experiences preparing for a baby in this episode, offering a mix of humorous and heartfelt stories. They also explore research on marketing to new parents and how to identify reputable sources of information. Tune in for valuable insights into the emotional journey of parenthood, the influence of marketing on new parents' choices, and finding trusted resources along the way. Resources: Consumer Product Safety Commission- https://www.cpsc.gov/ American Academy of Pediatrics- https://www.aap.org/ Consumer Reports- Babies and Kids: https://www.consumerreports.org/babies-kids/ References: Voice Group. (2010). Buying into motherhood? Problematic consumption and ambivalence in transitional phases. Consumption, Markets and Culture, 13(4), 373-397 Thompson , R. , Kehily , M.J. , Hadfield , L. and Sharpe , S. 2008 . The making of modern motherhood: Memories, identities and practices , The Open University . Voice Group. (2010). Motherhood, marketization, and consumer vulnerability. Journal of Macromarketing, 30(4), 384-397. The following music was used for this media project:   Music: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende   Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review   License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  
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  • S2E7: Pass the Plate- The Magic of Family Meals

    S2E7: Pass the Plate- The Magic of Family Meals
    2024/12/17
    In this episode, we dive into the listener requested topic of family style dining and feeding young children. Extension Educator Carly Applegarth discusses the research around effective mealtime strategies and Nebraska parents, Adam and Carli, share the everyday struggles and laughter of teaching young children healthy mealtime habits. References & Resources: Eat Family Style at Home- https://eatathome.unl.edu/ MyPlate- https://www.myplate.gov/ The following music was used for this media project:   Music: Afterparty Review by Sascha Ende   Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/2962-afterparty-review   License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license  
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