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Discovery Child Development Center brings you a podcast to help answer many of the most common, and most challenging issues facing preschoolers and families.

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    • Mar 19, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 102 EPISODES


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    Learning Through Play (Part 2) - Episode 51

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 37:16


    Lisa Murphy, author of Play: The Foundation of Children's Learning and founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc. joins us for Part 2 of our discussion on the importance of play and how to incorporate into the daily lives of children.

    Learning Through Play (Part 2) - Episode 51

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 37:16


    Lisa Murphy, author of Play: The Foundation of Children's Learning and founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc. joins us for Part 2 of our discussion on the importance of play and how to incorporate into the daily lives of children.

    Avoiding Challenging Behavior Through Active Learning Games and Activities - Ep. 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 36:13


    Rae Pica returns for a conversation with Mike about her new book, Acting Out: Avoid Behavior Challenges with Active Learning Games and Activities. They discuss why children need movement and play, and the positive effects they have on learning and behavior. Show Notes: www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com Facebook: Facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Avoiding Challenging Behavior Through Active Learning Games and Activities - Ep. 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 36:13


    Rae Pica returns for a conversation with Mike about her new book, Acting Out: Avoid Behavior Challenges with Active Learning Games and Activities. They discuss why children need movement and play, and the positive effects they have on learning and behavior. Show Notes: www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com Facebook: Facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Advocating for Early Childhood Education with NC Senator Jeff Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 25:04


    North Carolina Senator Jeff Jackson joins us to discuss why it is important for parents, educators, and community members to advocate for early childhood education. We talk about ways to bring awareness to the issue and how to help influence policy at the state and local level.

    Advocating for Early Childhood Education with NC Senator Jeff Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 25:04


    North Carolina Senator Jeff Jackson joins us to discuss why it is important for parents, educators, and community members to advocate for early childhood education. We talk about ways to bring awareness to the issue and how to help influence policy at the state and local level.

    Learning Through Play (Part 1) - Episode 47

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 30:55


    Lisa Murphy, author of Play: The Foundation of Children's Learning and founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc, joins us to discuss why play should be an essential element of every child's day. In Part 1, we discuss what playful learning looks like and the many ways it benefits children.

    Learning Through Play (Part 1) - Episode 47

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 30:55


    Lisa Murphy, author of Play: The Foundation of Children's Learning and founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc, joins us to discuss why play should be an essential element of every child's day. In Part 1, we discuss what playful learning looks like and the many ways it benefits children.

    Teaching Kids to Think - Episode 46

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 42:51


    Authors Darlene Sweetland and Ron Stolberg join us to talk about their book Teaching Kids to Think: Raising Confident, Independent, and Thoughtful Children in an Age of Instant Gratification. We discuss ways families can begin to implement the strategies and recommendations from the book to help them raise children to become independent, thoughtful, and able to solve their own problems. Show Notes www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com Facebook: facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Teaching Kids to Think - Episode 46

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 42:51


    Authors Darlene Sweetland and Ron Stolberg join us to talk about their book Teaching Kids to Think: Raising Confident, Independent, and Thoughtful Children in an Age of Instant Gratification. We discuss ways families can begin to implement the strategies and recommendations from the book to help them raise children to become independent, thoughtful, and able to solve their own problems. Show Notes www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com Facebook: facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Educational Rights - Episode 45

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2019 35:48


    Blaire Malkin, an attorney at Mountain State Justice, joins us to talk about the legal rights of students and their families. We discuss how to advocate for your child, what types of services and supports are available, and how to access them and more.

    Educational Rights - Episode 45

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 35:48


    Blaire Malkin, an attorney at Mountain State Justice, joins us to talk about the legal rights of students and their families. We discuss how to advocate for your child, what types of services and supports are available, and how to access them and more.

    Building Emotional Vocabulary - Episode 44

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 34:22


    Dr. Gail Joseph joins us to discuss the importance of helping build your child's emotional vocabulary during the preschool years. Dr. Joseph is the Bezos Family Foundation Distinguished Professor in Early Learning at the University of Washington. Show Page: www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com Facebook: facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Building Emotional Vocabulary - Episode 44

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 34:22


    Dr. Gail Joseph joins us to discuss the importance of helping build your child's emotional vocabulary during the preschool years. Dr. Joseph is the Bezos Family Foundation Distinguished Professor in Early Learning at the University of Washington. Show Page: www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com Facebook: facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Understanding Child Development - Episode 43 (Season 3 Premiere)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 32:57


    Author and education consultant, Rae Pica, discusses topics from her book,What If Everybody Understood Child Development?: Straight Talk About Improving Education and Children's Lives. Topics including the importance of active learning and play, learning through failure. and developing intrinsic motivation.

    Understanding Child Development - Episode 43 (Season 3 Premiere)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 32:57


    Author and education consultant, Rae Pica, discusses topics from her book,What If Everybody Understood Child Development?: Straight Talk About Improving Education and Children’s Lives. Topics including the importance of active learning and play, learning through failure. and developing intrinsic motivation.

    Traveling with Children - Episode 42 (Season 2 Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018 35:58


    Ashley Steel joins us to share tips for successful family travel. Ashely and her husband, Bill Richards, are the authors of "Family on the Loose: The Art of Traveling with Kids," and "100 Tips for Traveling with Kids in Europe." Topics discussed include: * Preparing your child for the trip * Airplane tips * Planning your itinerary * Eating and sleeping on vacation * Creating a travel journal Show Page: www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com/podcast facebook: facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Traveling with Children - Episode 42 (Season 2 Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018 35:58


    Ashley Steel joins us to share tips for successful family travel. Ashely and her husband, Bill Richards, are the authors of "Family on the Loose: The Art of Traveling with Kids," and "100 Tips for Traveling with Kids in Europe." Topics discussed include: * Preparing your child for the trip * Airplane tips * Planning your itinerary * Eating and sleeping on vacation * Creating a travel journal Show Page: www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com/podcast facebook: facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Successfully Starting School - Episode 41

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2018 41:28


    Jen Lumanlan, host of the Your Parenting Mojo podcast, joins us to discuss ways parents can help prepare their child for school. Topics discussed include: * Common challenges transitioning to school * Developing self-regulation skills * Parent participation at school * Encouraging intrinsic motivation * Research on student learning Show Page: www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com Facebook: facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Successfully Starting School - Episode 41

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2018 41:28


    Jen Lumanlan, host of the Your Parenting Mojo podcast, joins us to discuss ways parents can help prepare their child for school. Topics discussed include: * Common challenges transitioning to school * Developing self-regulation skills * Parent participation at school * Encouraging intrinsic motivation * Research on student learning Show Page: www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com Facebook: facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Developing Your Child's "Yes Brain" - Episode 40

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 46:21


    Dr. Tina Payne Bryson returns to the podcast to discuss the new book she has co-written with Dr. Dan Siegel, The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child. Topics Discussed Include: * Fundamentals of the Yes Brain * Teaching children to recognize their emotions * Supporting children through challenging situations * Handling disappointment * Perspective taking and empathy Show Page: www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com Facebook: facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Developing Your Child's "Yes Brain" - Episode 40

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 46:21


    Dr. Tina Payne Bryson returns to the podcast to discuss the new book she has co-written with Dr. Dan Siegel, The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child. Topics Discussed Include: * Fundamentals of the Yes Brain * Teaching children to recognize their emotions * Supporting children through challenging situations * Handling disappointment * Perspective taking and empathy Show Page: www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com Facebook: facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Outdoor Fun During the Spring and Summer- Episode 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2018 32:11


    Rebecca Cohen shares ideas for outdoor adventures for spring and summer from her book, Fifteen Minutes Outside: 365 Ways to Get Out of the House and Connect with Your Kids. Topics discussed include: * Benefits of outdoor play * Playing in the rain * How to start a garden * Learning through outdoor play * Favorite spring and summer activities Show Page: www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com/podcast Facebook: facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Outdoor Fun During the Spring and Summer- Episode 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 32:11


    Rebecca Cohen shares ideas for outdoor adventures for spring and summer from her book, Fifteen Minutes Outside: 365 Ways to Get Out of the House and Connect with Your Kids. Topics discussed include: * Benefits of outdoor play * Playing in the rain * How to start a garden * Learning through outdoor play * Favorite spring and summer activities Show Page: www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com/podcast Facebook: facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    10 Strategies to Promote Positive Behavior - Episode 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2018 24:02


    This compilation episodes brings together some of the best strategies our guests have shared for promoting positive behavior in children. The episode provides 10 strategies families can start implementing today.

    10 Strategies to Promote Positive Behavior - Episode 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 24:02


    This compilation episodes brings together some of the best strategies our guests have shared for promoting positive behavior in children. The episode provides 10 strategies families can start implementing today.

    Raising a Bilingual Child - Episode 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2018 46:26


    Adam Beck, founder of the blog Bilingual Monkeys, and author of Maximize Your Child's Bilingual Ability, joins us to discusses strategies for successfully raising a bilingual child. Topics discuss include: * Benefits to raising a bilingual child * Common Challenges * Using language to connect with children * Making learning a language fun * Finding language resources Show Page: http://www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com/podcast Facebook: facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Raising a Bilingual Child - Episode 37

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 46:26


    Adam Beck, founder of the blog Bilingual Monkeys, and author of Maximize Your Child's Bilingual Ability, joins us to discusses strategies for successfully raising a bilingual child. Topics discuss include: * Benefits to raising a bilingual child * Common Challenges * Using language to connect with children * Making learning a language fun * Finding language resources Show Page: http://www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com/podcast Facebook: facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Parenting Preschoolers Without Power Struggles - Episode 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018 26:01


    Family therapist and best-selling author, Susan Stiffelman shares ideas on how parents can create a strong and healthy relationship with their child, gain greater cooperation, and help their child manage frustrations and struggles.

    Parenting Preschoolers Without Power Struggles - Episode 36

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018 26:01


    Family therapist and best-selling author, Susan Stiffelman shares ideas on how parents can create a strong and healthy relationship with their child, gain greater cooperation, and help their child manage frustrations and struggles.

    Speech and Language Development - Episode 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 35:09


    Speech-language pathologist, Jill Odle, joins us to discuss how a child's language develops through the preschool years. We look at common concerns of parents of preschoolers in language development, strategies for improving your child's communication skills, and early interventions. Show Notes: www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com/podcast facebook: www.facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Speech and Language Development - Episode 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2018 35:09


    Speech-language pathologist, Jill Odle, joins us to discuss how a child's language develops through the preschool years. We look at common concerns of parents of preschoolers in language development, strategies for improving your child's communication skills, and early interventions. Show Notes: www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com/podcast facebook: www.facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Surviving the Toddler Years - Episode 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2018 35:21


    Heather Spohr joins us to discuss strategies for successfully making it through the toddler years with your child. Heather and her husband, Mike, are the authors of The Toddler Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Whiny Unfed. The book combines humor with practical advice for parents of toddlers. Episode Topics include: Preparing your home for toddlers Socializing children for school Traveling with toddlers Going out to eat with kids Visiting Relatives Show Page: http://www.discoverychilddevleopmentcenter.com/podcast facebook - facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Surviving the Toddler Years - Episode 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2018 35:21


    Heather Spohr joins us to discuss strategies for successfully making it through the toddler years with your child. Heather and her husband, Mike, are the authors of The Toddler Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Whiny Unfed. The book combines humor with practical advice for parents of toddlers. Episode Topics include: Preparing your home for toddlers Socializing children for school Traveling with toddlers Going out to eat with kids Visiting Relatives Show Page: http://www.discoverychilddevleopmentcenter.com/podcast facebook - facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Understanding ADHD - Episode 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2018 34:07


    Brendan Mahan joins us to discuss ADHD during the preschool years. We talk about what ADHD looks like in preschoolers, early intervention, and parenting strategies for children who have, or may have ADHD. Brendan is an ADHD/Executive Function consultant/coach, and is the host of the ADHD Essentials podcast. Show Page - www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com/podcast facebook - facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Understanding ADHD - Episode 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2018 34:07


    Brendan Mahan joins us to discuss ADHD during the preschool years. We talk about what ADHD looks like in preschoolers, early intervention, and parenting strategies for children who have, or may have ADHD. Brendan is an ADHD/Executive Function consultant/coach, and is the host of the ADHD Essentials podcast. Show Page - www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com/podcast facebook - facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Family Dinner Reboot - Episode 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2018 39:59


    Registered dietician nutritionist, Liz Weiss joins us to discuss tips and tricks for creating healthy and enjoyable family meals. Liz hosts the cooking podcast and blog, Liz' Healthy Table, and she is the author of the books several cookbooks including No Whine with Dinner and the coloring e-book series, Color, Cook, Eat! Episode Topics include: Importance of family dinners Time saving meal prep strategies Introducing new foods to children Meal planning and dinner ideas Involving children in cooking Show Page - www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com/podcast.com facebook - facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Family Dinner Reboot - Episode 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2018 39:59


    Registered dietician nutritionist, Liz Weiss joins us to discuss tips and tricks for creating healthy and enjoyable family meals. Liz hosts the cooking podcast and blog, Liz' Healthy Table, and she is the author of the books several cookbooks including No Whine with Dinner and the coloring e-book series, Color, Cook, Eat! Episode Topics include: Importance of family dinners Time saving meal prep strategies Introducing new foods to children Meal planning and dinner ideas Involving children in cooking Show Page - www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com/podcast.com facebook - facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Who's the Boss? - Episode 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2017 29:48


    Psychologist Dr. Kristen Wynns returns to the podcast to discuss her new book, The No Wimpy Parenting Handbook. Dr. Wynns shares strategies for parents feeling frustrated, helpless or stressed, on how they can change the dynamics in their homes, and become confident and empowered again.

    Who's the Boss? - Episode 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2017 29:48


    Psychologist Dr. Kristen Wynns returns to the podcast to discuss her new book, The No Wimpy Parenting Handbook. Dr. Wynns shares strategies for parents feeling frustrated, helpless or stressed, on how they can change the dynamics in their homes, and become confident and empowered again.

    Learning to Self Regulate - Episode 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2017 26:45


    Lara Kehle joins us to talk about the importance of learning self-regulation, and she discusses strategies to help children develop skills to manage their bodies, emotions, and maintain their focus and attention. Lara is an early childhood mental health consultant in Chatham County, North Carolina.

    Learning to Self Regulate - Episode 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2017 26:45


    Lara Kehle joins us to talk about the importance of learning self-regulation, and she discusses strategies to help children develop skills to manage their bodies, emotions, and maintain their focus and attention. Lara is an early childhood mental health consultant in Chatham County, North Carolina.

    Let Them Eat Dirt? Episode 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017 30:12


    Dr. Marie-Claire Arrieta, co-author of Let Them Eat Dirt, joins us to discuss the dangers of raising children in an oversanitized environment, and what new scientific research teaches us about ways that we can help keep our children healthy.

    Let Them Eat Dirt? Episode 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017 30:12


    Dr. Marie-Claire Arrieta, co-author of Let Them Eat Dirt, joins us to discuss the dangers of raising children in an oversanitized environment, and what new scientific research teaches us about ways that we can help keep our children healthy.

    The Importance of a Quality Pre-K - Episode 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2017 35:20


    Dr. Suzanne Bouffard, author of The Most Important Year: Pre-Kindergarten and the Future of Our Children, joins us to discuss her research studying pre-K classrooms, and why high quality programs are so valuable to children and families.

    The Importance of a Quality Pre-K - Episode 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2017 35:20


    Dr. Suzanne Bouffard, author of The Most Important Year: Pre-Kindergarten and the Future of Our Children, joins us to discuss her research studying pre-K classrooms, and why high quality programs are so valuable to children and families.

    Early Entry to Kindergarten - Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2017 26:45


    Season 2 Premiere - Psychologist Dr. Kristen Wynns of Wynns Family Psychology joins us to discuss the process of early entry into kindergarten, as well as factors parents should weigh when considering early entry for their child. Show Page - www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com/podcast facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Early Entry to Kindergarten - Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2017 26:45


    Season 2 Premiere - Psychologist Dr. Kristen Wynns of Wynns Family Psychology joins us to discuss the process of early entry into kindergarten, as well as factors parents should weigh when considering early entry for their child. Show Page - www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com/podcast facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Episode 26 - Sibling Relationships (Season 1 Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2017 38:46


    Dr. Laura Markham, author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings, and founder of Aha! Parenting, joins us to discuss ways parents can help support the development of positive relationships between siblings. Show Notes: http://www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com/podcast Facebook: facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Episode 26 - Sibling Relationships (Season 1 Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2017 38:46


    Dr. Laura Markham, author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings, and founder of Aha! Parenting, joins us to discuss ways parents can help support the development of positive relationships between siblings. Show Notes: http://www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com/podcast Facebook: facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

    Episode 25 - Staying Safe in the Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2017 24:16


    Dr. Heather Lampel of the Cary Dermatology Center joins us to discuss how to keep children safe while they are outdoors enjoying the sun. Show Page - www.discoverychilddevelopmentcenter.com/podcast Facebook.com/preschoolandbeyond

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