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Rachel and Kate join forces to share exciting announcements in this finale of Home & Classroom season three! Tune in to learn about the Summer Fun map filled with places to visit and play with your children; plus the announcements of this year's Dianne Meckler Scholarship and runner up recipients along with the "Nominate Someone Great" gift card winners. Mentioned in the show:Brightside Up's Summer Fun Map---On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!

In this episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on all things CDA!The Bright Ideas in this episode include our Timeless Tunes Tip Card  and the "Supporting Purposeful Play" article from our Wellness Issue of Home & Classroom magazine.Show links:CDATimeless TunesSupporting Purposeful Play  Contacts: Learn More About CDA: Heather Sweet hsweet@brightsideup.org 

In this episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on Provider Appreciation Shout Outs, the Diane Meckler Scholarship, the Workforce Development Program,  OCFS Market Rates,  Upcoming Trainings,  and Brightside Up's Warm Line. The Bright Ideas in this episode include our Freeze & Find Tip Card  and the "Your Bag Of Tricks" article from our Nature Issue of Home & Classroom magazine.Show links:Nominate Someone GreatDianne Meckler ScholarshipWorkforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care SubsidyUpcoming TrainingsWarm LineFreeze & Find Tip CardYour Bag of Tricks

In this episode, Rachel and Hannah chat with Sarah Gould-Houde from QUALITYstarsNY. Together the three talk about the support behind leadership and management skills that QUALITYstarsNY has to offer participating providers.  QUALITYstarsNY is the states quality rating and improvement system for early childhood education programs in New York state.  QUALITYstarsNY rates child care systems on a 1 to 5 star scale based on what standards are implemented in a program. Tune in to learn more about QUALITYstarsNY and how you can use  QUALITYstarsNY as a resource to best fit your needs. Mentioned in the show: https://qualitystarsny.org/---On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!

In this episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on Provider Appreciation Shout Outs, the Diane Meckler Scholarship, the Workforce Development Program, the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, QUALITYstarsNY, new Brightside Up staff, and a Brightside up summer camp poll!  The Bright Ideas in this episode include our Summer Sports Drink recipe found in our Nature Issue of Home & Classroom magazine and our Container Garden Tip Card.Show links:Nominate Someone GreatDianne Meckler ScholarshipWorkforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care SubsidyInvest in NY Child Care Deserts GrantQUALITYstarsNYMake Your Own Summer Sports DrinkContainer Garden Tip Card ---                                                                                Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes. 

In this episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, the Community Loan Fund, Pyramid Model Training Opportunities, Mental Health Awareness Month, the Child IT Assessment, Child Care Administrator Community of Practice, Provider Appreciation Shout Outs, the Diane Meckler Scholarship, the Early Childhood Career Development Center, and the Workforce Development Program.   The Bright ideas in this episode are in honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month. Enjoy our Mirror Tip Card along with an article written by Kim Polstein, Brightside Up's Director of Mental Health Services.  Show links:Invest in NY Child Care Deserts GrantCommunity Loan Fund of the Capital RegionPyramid Model Training OpportunitiesNominate Someone GreatDianne Meckler ScholarshipCapital Region Early Childhood Career Development Center Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care SubsidyMirror Tip CardKim's Mindful Moment Contacts: Mental Health Services: Rebecca DelGiudice, LMSW, MS IMH-DP at rdelgiudice@brightsideup.org Kimberly Polstein, LMSW at kpolstein@brightsideup.org  Child Care Administrator Community of Practice questions: Heather Sweet at hsweet@brightsideup.org ---                                                                                Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes. 

In this episode, Rachel and Hannah chat with Brightside Up's Rebecca DelGiudice, LMSW, MS IMH-DP. Rebecca is an Infant and Toddler Mental Health Consultant & Coordinator by day and a dog mom by night.  Rebecca's passion for mental health awareness and collaborating with professionals to support children's social and emotional mental health shines through her work every day.  Tune in to hear Rebecca chat with Hannah and Rachel about Attachment theory, styles, and relationships within early child development.  Mentioned on the show:Ghosts in the Nursery by Selma Fraiberg* Raising a Secure Child by Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper, and Bret Powell *Sometimes when the mics turn on, our brains shut off! The concept of Ghosts in the Nursery was developed by Selma Fraiberg, not Alicia Lieberman. Whoopsies!                                                                                                                          ---On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!

In this extended special episode of Shorties!,  Kate & Claire share what's happening this week with updates on the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, a special interview with Brightside Up Registrar, Jennifer Callaghan regarding the Deserts Grant and Family Child Care Orientation Sessions,  the Community Loan Fund, and  the QualityStarsNY Start with Stars support program.The Bright idea in this episode comes from Tom Copeland, a leading expert in the business of family child care.Show links:Invest in NY Child Care Deserts GrantInterview Link: Bonuses for Employees and Non-Traditional Hours Become a Family Child Care Program ThresholdOrientation Session Dates/Registration: How to Start a Child Care Business in Your HomeCommunity Loan Fund of the Capital Region QualityStarsNY ---                                                                                Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes. 

In this episode, Kate & Claire share what's happening including our Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant updates, our virtual Mini Conference, the Capital Region  Early Childhood Career Development Center, Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy updates, National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, and  the Dianne Meckler Scholarship. Bright ideas in this episode include the "Soup Breathing"  tip card and ways to show your provider some appreciation.Show links:Invest in NY Child Care Deserts GrantVirtual Mini Conference Capital Region Early Childhood Career Development Center Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care SubsidyProvider Appreciation DayDianne Meckler ScholarshipSoup Breathing Tip Card ---                                                                                Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes. 

In this episode, Rachel and Hannah are joined by Ryan Miller, Sr. Director of Program Young Athletes and Elementary of Special Olympics New York. Tune in to hear all about this amazing sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to 7.Learn more at specialolympics-ny.org---On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!

In this episode, Kate & Claire share what's happening including our latest Infant Toddler Development update, the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, the Annual October Conference, Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy, Respite Care Opportunities, and the April Protecting Childhood Campaign in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention month. Bright ideas in this episode include the article "Boxing Away Your Worries"  and a container garden tip card to help encourage young gardeners!Show links:Infant and Toddler Development Communication Tool KitInvest in NY Child Care Deserts GrantWorkforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care SubsidyBoxing Away Your Worries Container Garden Tip Card---                                                                                Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes. 

In this episode, Kate & Claire share what's happening including the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, the April Protecting Childhood Campaign in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention month, What's coming up from the Instructional Suite, and the 2022 Top Workplaces honor from the Time's Union. Bright ideas in this episode include an early literacy tip card to help encourage young readers.Show links:Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant Understanding CCR&RsBest Business Practices for a Profitable Child Care: The True Cost of CareUpcoming From the Instructional SuiteTimes Union Top Workplaces 2022Implicit Bias and Preschool Expulsion with Dr. Walter Gilliam---                                                                                Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes. 

In this collaborative episode, Hannah and Rachel chat with Courtney Jones from Child Care Council of  Cornell Cooperative Extension about all things CCR&Rs. Tune in to learn about what role CCR&Rs play in childcare, the history of childcare, and more.  Mentioned on the show: Quality Stars NY Early Care & Learning CouncilInvest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care SubsidyThe Child Care Council Chit Chat Podcast --- On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!

In this episode, Kate & Claire share what's happening with Brightside Up's "Protecting Childhood" annual campaign, give information about the new CHILD IT project, review updates on the the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy, and share upcoming training, and opportunities from the Capital Region Early Childhood Career Development Center. Bright ideas in this episode include an early literacy tip card to help encourage young readers.Show links: Follow the Protecting Childhood Campaign on our Facebook page CHILD IT assessment Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy Bright Ideas Home & Classroom magazine ---                                                                                 Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes. 

In this episode, Kate and Claire share what's happening with the Invest in NY Child Care Deserts Grant, Workforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care Subsidy, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) reimbursement estimates, and the 2022 Summer Camp Catalog. Bright ideas in this episode include the Kids in the Kitchen tip card and a recipe for Creamy Herb dip from Home & Classroom magazine.Show links:Invest in NY Child Care Deserts GrantWorkforce Development Institute (WDI) Child Care SubsidyChild and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) reimbursement estimates2022 Summer Camp CatalogBright IdeasHome & Classroom magazine---                                                                                 Home & Classroom: Shorties! is a weekly podcast sharing updates on what’s happening in the world of child care along with a couple of bright ideas in less than 15 minutes. 

In this episode, Hannah and Rachel chat with Lindsey Behr from Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County Child Care Council about the crucial role nutrition plays in the development of the body and the brain. Tune in to hear about the positive & mood-boosting power of nutrition. Mentioned on the show: USDA food & nutrition service website Healthyeating.org ---- On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!

In this episode Hannah and Rachel talk with Kandi and Patience from Child Care Aware about the importance healthy brain development of children ages 0-5. They work on a project called Vroom, which provides science based tips and tools to inspire families to turn shared everyday moments into brain building moments. The goal of Vroom is to share the science of early brain development in creative ways so all children have the chance to become thriving adults.Mentioned in the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQNm4ASB7iY----On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!

Join Hannah & Rachel as they chat with Diane Spahn, Director of Education, and Kasey Kile, Director of Professional Development, from Kodo Kids. Kodo Kids create innovative open-ending learning materials which act as tools for authentic play.  Their mission is to design resources that impact learning and enhance the lives of children.Mentioned During the Show: Kodo Kids ----On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!

Tune in as Hannah and Rachel interview Sara Allen Taylor, Project Director with the Child Care Coordinating Council of the North Country, as they discus topics like consent, healthy sexual development in children, and gender identity within early childhood development. Mentioned During the Show: Jamie Is Jamie, A Book About Being Yourself and Playing Your Way By Afsaneh Moradian Neither by Airlie Anderson ----On Home & Classroom, we talk with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email homeandclassroom@brightsideup.org to be a guest or send an interview suggestion today!

Listen to the gals chat with Jessica Orellana, Social-Emotional Development Educator at Brightside Up, about calming those back to school nerves, keeping a diverse and inclusive classroom environment and other wonderful tips and tricks for parents, providers and children during what can be an emotional transition to school.  Jessica's thoughtful approach and perspective on school readiness is unique and extensive.