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Episode 3: All Feelings are for Feeling

What do you do with the mad you feel? How do you experience joy? When you are feeling sad, how do you handle it? How can you help children process through their emotions in a safe and healthy way? In this episode, we will discuss touchy-feely, ooeey-gooey feelings! As you listen, think through some of these questions and make sure you take care of you while we unpack deep information on emotional development.

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THE KCCTO-KITS INFANT-TODDLER SPECIALIST NETWORK IS A PROGRAM OF THE KANSAS CHILD CARE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, INC. (KCCTO) AND THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LIFE SPAN INSTITUTE AT PARSONS. THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IS A PROGRAM OF KCCTO. EACH PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES’ CHILD CARE AND EARLY EDUCATION SERVICES. HOWEVER, INFORMATION OR OPINIONS EXPRESSED HEREIN DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE POSITION OR POLICY OF THE AGENCY AND NO OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT SHOULD BE INFERRED. 

Episode 1: Say You’re Sorry – And Mean It!

In our very first episode, we cover empathy, brain development, why forced apologies don’t work, and what to do instead. We also discuss the physiology of our brain when we feel. You will learn to reflect not only on saying sorry, but also acknowledging and accepting apologies, and how to teach children to do the same!

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Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs. ITSN and WFD are grant programs, funded by Kansas Department for Children and Families, that provide training and technical assistance to infant and toddler providers across the state of Kansas.

Episode 2: Every Behavior is a Request for Something

In this episode we will learn to change the way we view children’s behaviors. Join us as we discuss tips and tools on observing objective behaviors and be self-aware of our own biases. You will learn how to engage in critical reflection to find meaning in children’s behaviors!

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Kids These Days is a co-production of the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network (ITSN) and KCCTO Workforce Development (WFD) programs. ITSN and WFD are grant programs, funded by Kansas Department for Children and Families, that provide training and technical assistance to infant and toddler providers across the state of Kansas.