Kids These Days Podcast

Kids These Days Podcast


Latest Episodes

INTERVIEW: How Directors Can Support Intentional Teaching
February 22, 2023

On today's episode, Sarah chats with Ashley and Lynsey, co-directors at The Goddard School, about how they support teachers and intentional teaching in their center.Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Netwo

Unoccupied Wait Time
February 08, 2023

In todays episode, Haney talks about Unoccupied Wait Time. Not sure what that is or if you have it in your program? Tune in to learn more and find out what to do about it!Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist N

Spontaneous Intentionality!!
January 25, 2023

On today's episode, Sarah is introducing the practice of Spontaneous Intentionality and its role in YOUR practice as an early childhood provider! Past episodes to check out:Guidance vs. Discipline vs. PunishmentTransitions, Routines, & SchedulesF

UNSCRIPTED: Welcome to Season Four and THE YEAR OF YOU!!!
January 11, 2023

On today's UNSCRIPTED episode, Sarah, Ruddy, and Haney are here to usher in Season Four!!!Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-mondayLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseKids These Days is a

REAIR: BIG questions for LITTLE children
December 28, 2022

On today's episode, Stephanie Haney joins us with her DEBUT episode where she talks about BIG questions for LITTLE children! Open-ended questioning supports reflection, gets them to think critically, and increases self-control over time. Not only doe

REAIR: They're Not Okay!
December 21, 2022

On today's episode, Stephanie talks about a common phrase we say to children: youre ok. But, she spins it differently. If theyre expressing these emotions, are they actually ok? She discusses moving from general attempts at reassurance to vali

UNSCRIPTED: Season Three Wrap-up!
December 14, 2022

On today's UNSCRIPTED episode, Sarah, Ruddy, and Haney are wrapping up Season Three!!!Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-mondayLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseKids These Days is a co-p

PROVIDER INTERVIEW: Professional Development with Desiree Streight
November 30, 2022

On today's Q&A episode, we have Desiree Streight back on with us to talk about Professional Development!Click here to join the KCCTO Virtual Peer Network Facebook group.Click here for more information on the Child Care Providers Coalition of Ka

INTERVIEW: What you need to know about the CDA with Lorrena Kravitcz
November 23, 2022

On today's Q&A episode, Sarah is talking with Lorrena Kravitcz, CDA Resource Center Specialist with KCCTO, about the CDA process and how KCCTO can help you achieve your CDA!Click here for more information on the KCCTO training track and scholarsh

The BASICS of using sign language with Infants and Toddlers
November 09, 2022

On today's episode, Sarah is covering the BASICS of using sign language with infants and toddlers.Resources to check out: https://babysignlanguage.com/https://babies-and-sign-language.comhttps://baby.lovetoknow.com/Hand Talk App: Automatically trans

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