Cassie, a school counselor, and Carly, a school social worker, are dedicated to the work of social emotional learning for kids and adults. Twice a month we spend 15 minutes or less talking about issues related to kids, school, parents, and home life.
Rachel Johnson, middle school counselor at Carl Ben Eielson, joins Cassie and Carly to provide a brief overview of trauma and why it's important to look through a trauma lens.Check it out on YouTube here!
Dan Shultis, Assistant Principal and Activities Coordinator at Fargo North High School, joins Cassie and Carly to discuss student involvement in extra curricular activities!
With the end of the school year and summer quickly approaching, Cassie and Carly share tips on ways to rejuvenate your outlook. Cassie and Carly challenge listeners to celebrate the small things and try something new. Something new could be contacting Hear for the Kids at hearforthekids@fargoschools.org to share feedback or ideas for future episodes. Cassie and Carly look forward to connecting with listeners in the fall. Check out this episode on YouTube!
Cassie and Carly are joined by Tamara Uselman, Fargo Public Schools Director of Equity and Inclusion. Tamara discusses why equity is important and how all students and staff benefit from it. To learn more about the equity and inclusion department of FPS check out https://www.fargo.k12.nd.us/Domain/559. To watch this podcast on video - check out Hear for the Kids on YouTube!
Cassie and Carly are joined by Riley Bourdon, Community Outreach Coordinator, at FirstLink. Riley shares about resources and supports that FirstLink provides throughout North Dakota and Minnesota. To access FirstLink via calling dial 2-1-1 or 701-235-7335 . Text 8-9-8-2-1-1 and include your zip code in the message https://myfirstlink.org/ To watch a video of this podcast, check out it out on YouTube!
Tina Jacobs, Provider Relations Coordinator at Together Counseling joins Carly and Cassie to discuss the COVID Support Grant. This grant provides free, 30 minute sessions for FPS students and staff with a licensed clinician to discuss life related to the pandemic. To schedule an appointment or find out more information contact Tina at 701-404-0997! Check this podcast out on video
Carly and Cassie discuss one of the best kept secrets in Fargo - the Early Childhood Special Education Program within the Fargo Public Schools. Donna Johnson Program Administrator and James Bergman (SLP) share about the importance of screening and intervention for kids 3-5 years old. For more information check out https://www.fargo.k12.nd.us/ecse Check out a video version of this podcast on our YouTube Channel
On this edition Cassie and Carly are joined by Jenessa Fillipi. Not only is Jenessa a school counselor in the Fargo Public Schools but she is also co-founder and director of Down Home. Down Home serves families in Cass and Clay Counties who are transitioning from homelessness into housing by providing them the necessary items to turn a house into a home and build family connections. For more information about Down Home check out their website https://www.down-home.org/ To watch this on video - check out Hear for the Kids on YouTube!
Join Cassie and Carly as they discuss ways to find hope and remain hopeful as the global pandemic passes the 1 year mark. "When day comes, we step out of the shade, aflame and unafraid. The new dawn blooms as we free it. For there is always light if only we’re brave enough to see it, if only we’re brave enough to be it." Amanda Gorman To watch a video recording of this podcast check out Hear for the Kids on YouTube
Cassie and Carly are joined by Melissa Markegard, Fargo Cass Public Health Community Health Educator to discuss the realities and risks of vaping. For additional information check out this impact panel and ND Quits To watch a video of this podcast, check out Hear for the Kids on YouTube
Cassie and Carly are joined by Kriston Wenzel, Grief Specialist at Hospice of the Red River Valley. Kriston discusses talking with kids about grief and loss as well as some strategies for coping with loss during the holidays. For more information check out: Hospice of the Red River Valley To talk with a grief counselor or for more information and support email grief@hrrv.org or call 1-800-237-4629 Hear for the Kids is now on YouTube!
Join Cassie and Carly as we discuss the importance of mental well-being heading into a holiday season like no other! We also share ways to access community supports for mental health care. Check out the following link for 24/7 mental health supports in Fargo. http://www.namind.org/fargo.html Call or text 211 for support, or Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 am. or anytime on weekends and holidays, contact the mobile crisis until at 701-298-4500. If you're interested in watching a video of our podcast instead of listening to the audio recording, check us out on YouTube
Join Cassie and Carly as they interview Andrea Fiegum from Level Up Fargo. Andrea shares information on Level Up's mission to reduce substance use and abuse in middle and high school students and ways e-cigarette companies are targeting youth. For more information about Level Up check out https://levelupfargo.org/ or find them on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpFargo/ To register for Level Up's free, community webinar and to find more information go to https://levelupfargo.org/community-calendar/
On this episode Carly is joined by Jamie Benson follow Fargo Public Schools Student Wellness and Family Facilitator! Carly and Jamie speak with Fargo Police Department Officers about online safety for tweens and teens! Tune in to listen to this important topic impacting students and families!
This week Cassie and Carly are joined by a parent in the Fargo-Moorhead community whose child identifies as LGBTQ+. The parent shares her story and ideas for parenting a child who may be transgender or non-binary. Helpful Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.fmpridecollective.org/ https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ The Transgender Teen: A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Youth by Stephanie Brill
Sarah Bernstrom, Student Wellness and Family Facilitator and homeless liaison in the Fargo Schools joins Cassie and Carly to discuss homelessness in Fargo-Moorhead and supporting students in school. Homeless Resources in Fargo-Moorhead https://matthewsvoiceproject.com/ https://churches-united.org/ https://www.ywcacassclay.org/what-we-do/#emergency-shelter https://fraserltd.org/services/youth/
Cassie and Carly are back at school for the year and back to podcasting! Listen to our intro and be sure to reach out if there is something you'd like to hear!
Rory Beil, Health Promotion Director at Clay County Public Health, joins Cassie and Carly to discuss the initiatives of ReThink Mental Health and simple things individuals can do to improve their well-being.
Join Casie and Carly and our special guests - Davies High School Seniors - Jack and Kathy! Jack and Kathy share what their experience has been being a high school senior during a pandemic and how they stay hopeful!
Join Carly and Cassie as we discuss living with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic and what is giving us hope!
Superintendent of Fargo Public Schools joins Cassie and Carly to discuss distance learning during COVID-19. Check out https://www.fargo.k12.nd.us/COVID-19 for the latest information!!
Join Cassie and Carly as we discuss how we're managing and maintaining our mental health during COVID 19. If in Fargo and need food for kids the food distribution sites through March 27th are as follows Free meals will be available for any child up to the age of 18 (up to 21 if receiving special education services). The free meal distribution will be solely for the pick-up of meals; meals will not be consumed at the site. 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Distribution Time Highland Park, 64th Ave N & 15th St Longfellow Elementary School, Bus Loop Horace Mann Elementary School, Parking Lot Jefferson Elementary School, Parent Loop South Side Clara Barton Elementary School, West Parking Lot Kennedy Elementary School, Parent Loop Ed Clapp Elementary School, Parent Loop Courts Plus, South Parking Lot 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Distribution Time Riverwood, 46th Ave & 10th St N McKinley Elementary School, Bus Loop Roosevelt Elementary School, North Parking Lot Community Homes at McCormick Park, 7th Ave & 23rd St S Hawthorne Elementary School, West side along street Centennial Elementary School, Parent Loop Ed Clapp Bus Stop, 31st Ave & 33rd St Boys & Girls Club, 2500 18th St S 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Distribution Time Riviera Heights, Casino St & Monte Carlo Dr North High School, South Parking Lot Madison Elementary School, Bus Loop South High School, South Parking Lot Agassiz, North Parking Lot Bennett Elementary School, Bus Loop Ed Clapp Bus Stop, Dakota Park Circle & 34th Ave Lincoln Elementary School, Parking Lot 1:15 – 1:45 p.m. Distribution Time Cash Wise Parking Lot, 34th St & 13th Ave
Join Cassie and Carly as we discuss the impact and coping with COVID19. Information Free Lunch Pick-Up On Wednesday, two hundred breakfast and lunch meals will be available for pick-up per site (see below for sites). Children present will receive one cold breakfast meal and one cold lunch meal. Household names, residency, and home school are not needed for pick up. Meals will be available for children up to the age of 18 or older if receiving special education services. All children who are present will receive the free meals while supplies last; parents need not be present to receive meals. The free meal distribution will be solely for the pick-up of meals; meals will not be consumed at the site. Locations providing free meals: Ed Clapp Elementary School, located at 3131 28th Street South Wednesday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Enter the bus drop off loop in front of the school off of 28th Street South Madison Elementary School, located at 1040 29th Street North Wednesday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Enter the bus drop off loop on the north side of the school off of 11th Avenue North Jefferson Elementary School, located at 1701 4th Avenue South Wednesday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Enter the parent drop off loop on the south side of the school off of 4th Avenue South North High School, located at 801 17th Avenue North Wednesday through Friday, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Enter the student parking lot on the south side of the school off of 17th Avenue North South High School, located at 1840 15th Avenue South Wednesday through Friday, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Enter the student parking lot on the south side of the school off of 17th Avenue South
Join Casie and Carly as we are joined by Jenny Linker, Ph.D. (NDSU), and Kristen Ford, Ph.D (Concordia) to discuss the benefits and importance of physical activity to the brain, behavior, and learning!
On this episode Amy Riccio - Student Wellness and Family Facilitator in the Fargo Schools and Stand to Protect Trainer, shares information on child sexual abuse and body safety with Cassie and Carly Find out more at Stand to Protect https://www.standtoprotect.org/
Join Cassie and Carly as we discuss showing caring, kindness and love to those in our life and understanding how others show the same through the 5 love languages!
January can be a tough month! Join Cassie and Carly as they discuss the benefits of gratitude, ways to express it and how both kids and adults can manage stress. We're big fans of the Bounce Back Project. Check it out it out at https://www.bouncebackproject.org/
On January 7, 2020, Cassie and Carly podcasted live from State of the Schools at Fargo South High School! During the presentation, we discussed Fargo Public Schools Multi Tiered System of Support for Behavior 5 year plan. Join us as we provide an overview of compassionate schools, restorative practices, and social emotional learning!
What are video game hands? How do I help my child become faster and stronger? Join Cassie and Carly and our special guest, Erika Hanson, PT in the Fargo Public Schools, as we discuss these topics and more!
Join Cassie and Carly and special guest Jessica Anderson, social worker in Fargo Public Schools. Jessica shares about teaching students gratitude and the importance she feels of meeting students where they are. Be sure to tune in - in case you want to play "niceball" with your family and friends this holiday season! If you do play it we'd love to hear about it!. https://www.fargo.k12.nd.us/Page/2146
Dr. Gandhi, Superintendent of the Fargo Public Schools, joins Carly and Cassie to discuss the upcoming State of the Schools Event on Tuesday January 7th at 6 p.m. at Fargo South High School. For more information and to registration to attend see https://www.fargo.k12.nd.us/focusgroup
Join Cassie and Carly as we share the history of Hear for the Kids, what listeners can expect and some local holiday resources for food and gifts.
Join Carly and Cassie as we interview Erin Walsh from the Spark and Stitch Institute. https://sparkandstitchinstitute.com/
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