On today's episode, Stephanie starts us off of returning to our roots where she starts exploring a pretty common topic – biting!  In the first part of a two-part episode, she explores why children bite, and how we can figure out the why through obser

On today's Unscripted episode, we are taking a few to catch up!  Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs. The KCCTO-KITS Infant-Toddler Specialist Ne

On today's episode, we are talking about ways to apply Trauma-Informed Care Practices and Principles to being, and teaching children how to be, an advocate for others.To learn more: please check out the following resources:Resources to Support Childr

On today's episode, Stephanie continues our activism journey with some tips and guidance on how to nurture and facilitate activism in our young global citizens.  Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (

On today's episode, Stephanie gives a little insight into our last pillar of anti-bias: activism.  She reviews what activism is, why it’s important, and how we see examples of activism, even in some unexpected ways. Kids These Days is a co-production

On today's episode, Stephanie dives deeper into suspension and expulsion from early learning programs, and how we can use our own skills and abilities to nurture and facilitate injustices experienced by young children.  Kids These Days is a co-produc

On today's episode, we are talking about the trauma behind justice – when justice isn’t just. For more info on the Preschool-to-Prison Pipeline: Explaining the Preschool to Prison Pipeline and Suggesting SolutionsThe Pyramid Model and Trauma-Informed

On today's episode, Stephanie jumps into how we can nurture and facilitate justice.  While we see justice in many parts of anti-bias, nurturing and facilitating this third pillar takes a little bit of practice, and a whole lot of intentionality.  Lis

On today's episode, Stephanie starts off our next segment of our anti-bias series by getting into the third pillar – justice.  She dives a little deeper than the kickoff episode and really explores justice, fairness, and empathy.  Spoiler alert: you

On today's Q&A episode, we are talking with Family Child Care Provider Desiree Streight about addressing diversity in her program.  Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce