Parenting Connections

Come join "Parenting Connections", with our host Justina Staley. Justina will use her twenty-plus years of teaching and the parenting journey that three kids of her own have revealed. In this episode we will explore what it's like to balance having multiple children and how we can meet the needs of all of them. I will be sharing some of my own experiences in how having 3 children has been both rewarding but extremely challenging at times. My hope is you hear something today that can connect with you.

This episode we explore the world of inclusion and our sensory systems. Did you know we have 9 sensory systems? What does the term inclusion mean? Here to help us unlock these topics and explore more is Megan Miccio, an inclusion specialist of COCO Kids. We also give parents some insight on what types of signs to look for and what to do about it if you have concerns for your child?

This episode focuses on how parents navigate choosing the right program for their child, do they choose Montessori, Reggio, Waldorf, Play-based, a Co-op, and so forth. This is the time of year that parents usually begin looking for preschools for the upcoming school year. We wanted to share some insight on what to look for when choosing a program and the importance of early childhood education. Here to help us explore different programs and what to look for is a veteran Early Childhood Educator, Joan Means. Helpful: https://www.parentingforbrain.com/how-to-choose-a-preschool/ https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/importance-of-early- childhood-education/ https://www.waldorfeducation.org/waldorf-education https://www.edutopia.org/article/7-ideas-reggio-emilia-any-early-childhood- teacher-can-use https://amshq.org/About-Montessori/History-of-Montessori/Who-Was-Maria- Montessori?gclid=CjwKCAiAhbeCBhBcEiwAkv2cY11WexKUluSKS- rfI9FoffCSTwGlGHNPIHHSsnn0kyfdK_JtRAxFuhoCRYMQAvD_BwE https://theconversation.com/play-based-learning-can-set-your-child-up-for-success- at-school-and-beyond-91393 http://blog.sgws.org/waldorf-vs-montessori/

Come join "Parenting Connections", with our host Justina Staley. Justina will use her twenty-plus years of teaching and the parenting journey that three kids of her own have revealed. In this episode, she goes in-depth with strategies to build an environment that will build a self reliant child. 

Come join "Parenting Connections", with our host Justina Staley. Justina will use her twenty-plus years of teaching and the parenting journey that three kids of her own have revealed. In this episode, she goes in-depth with our own family journey. Our unique pairing has created a colorful experience that can hopefully help other through their road. 

Come join "Parenting Connections", with our host Justina Staley. Justina will use her twenty-plus years of teaching and the parenting journey that three kids of her own have revealed. In this episode, she goes in-depth on intrinsic motivation. How to help them find their own fire and grow into who they are. Hopefully this bit of insight can help you on the parenting journey. 

Come join "Parenting Connections", with our host Justina Staley. Justina will use her twenty-plus years of teaching and the parenting journey that three kids of her own have revealed. IN this episode, she goes in-depth covering her and her families experiences with distance learning. While guiding a 4th grader, 9th grader, and a Senior in high school, it's been a wild ride. We're hopeful that these stories, strategies, and experiences; will help you along in the amazing opportunity of parenthood.

Come join "Parenting Connections", with our host Justina Staley. Justina will use her twenty-plus years of teaching and the parenting journey that three kids of her own have revealed. She'll also go in-depth by introducing research studies, journalistic media, and expert guests to the programs topics. We're hopeful that these stories, strategies, and experiences; will help you along in the amazing opportunity of parenthood.