Best Childdevelopment Podcasts (2023)

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Raising Boys & Girls

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Episode 113: The Truth About How to Get Parenting Right 56:05

16m ago56:05

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Andy and Sandra Stanley are two voices we have been grateful for, for a long time! And now we’re even more grateful to know and count them as friends. To hear them talk about their journey of parenting, both their biological and their foster children, was truly inspiring. We cannot wait for you to hear this one. And if you haven't already, go grab …

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Not Just Cute, the Podcast: Intentional Whole Child Development for Parents and Teachers of Young Children

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Episode 58: The Science of Reading in Action K-2 (with Malia Hollowell) 32:40

11m ago32:40

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Malia Hollowell is the author of The Science of Reading in Action and the creator of the site Playdough to Plato. She’s a National Board Certified educator who’s helping to put the science of reading into action with playful, hands on experiences. Her book, website, and Instagram are full of fantastic examples and resources. Her primary focus is gr…

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Sound Living

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Youth Conversations on Mental Health 14:51

12h ago14:51

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Officials with the Kansas 4-H Foundation and Healthy Blue are partnering to invest in the mental health and well-being of Kansas youth. Healthy Blue – a collaboration of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Blue KC and Anthem Partnership Holding Company – has pledged $100,000 to the initiative. K-State associate professor and K-State Research and …

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Parenting Paused

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Ep. 178 Tolerating Discomfort 7:11

1d ago7:11

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Are you feeling "shoulded" on in your parenting? You should do this and your children should do that. Are you organizing your life to avoid the discomfort that comes along with all of the "shoulds"? What is it like to try something new? Are you ready to be the expert of you? Are you willing to welcome that discomfort as a friend rather than a foe? …

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Raising Boys & Girls

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Episode 112: Single Parenting After Loss 32:55

1h ago32:55

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We are delighted to share this conversation with someone we respect, admire and trust. Holly Singletary is a mom of four (including twin boys!), who became a widow when her children were very young. She offers such wisdom in parenting after loss, and finding strength as a single mom. Prepare to be encouraged as you listen in on this rich conversati…

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Parenting Paused

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Ep. 177 Trust Your Biology 7:22

10h ago7:22

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Trust Your Biology In this week's Parenting Paused Podcast, the topic is Parenting Biology... a much different topic than Parenting Psychology! Have you considered how much of your parenting wisdom comes almost thoughtlessly, through an innate system of biology? Or, are you more likely to trust a parenting "expert", book, or trusted friend or famil…

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Sound Living

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Mediterranean Eating Style 14:51

14h ago14:51

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This year’s Walk Kansas, a K-State Research and Extension health and nutrition program that helps participants improve their physical and mental health, includes a six-week virtual learning series on the Mediterranean eating style. The Med Instead of Meds curriculum includes seven steps to eating the Med way. Extension family and consumer science s…

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Raising Boys & Girls

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Episode 111: Parenting Out of Love, Not Fear 38:51

20h ago38:51

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Cindy Morgan is a two-time Grammy nominee, a thirteen-time Dove winner and a recipient of the prestigious Songwriter of the Year trophy. She’s written 21 number one radio hits, taught songwriting courses at various universities and has written four books, including her newest release, The Year of Jubilee. Cindy also happens to be SIssy's oldest fri…

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Sound Living

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New Kansas Garden Guide Reflects Changes in Gardening Practices 14:51

2d ago14:51

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Even the most popular guides eventually need updating. That’s the case for the Kansas Garden Guide. K-State Research and Extension has just released the 2023 Kansas Guide. Rebecca McMahon, administrator of Kansas State University’s local food systems program and one of the authors of the guide, says the new publication reflects changes in gardening…

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Parenting Paused

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Ep. 176 Lighten Up 6:52

2d ago6:52

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"Grown ups are boring!" I remember when my child said this to me. My first thought was, "Well of course we are. We have to be! We are parents and have chores and bills and jobs and meals and our own parents to take care of!" My second thought was, "Good point... Why do I have to be so serious?" Do you remember thinking adults were boring when you w…

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Not Just Cute, the Podcast: Intentional Whole Child Development for Parents and Teachers of Young Children

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Episode 57: Science of Reading in Preschool? 35:48

5d ago35:48

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Have you been asked how your preschool room aligns with the Science of Reading? Or maybe you’ve seen videos of two year olds reading and the sales page headlines saying that simply applying the *science* can give all toddlers the advantage they deserve? Well, in this episode, we’re adding on to the basic background and history of the science of rea…

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Not Just Cute, the Podcast: Intentional Whole Child Development for Parents and Teachers of Young Children

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Episode 56: Exploring the Science of Reading 29:05

5d ago29:05

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I’ve talked and written a lot about early literacy over the years, but I’ve avoided one very popular term: The Science of Reading. I decided to keep my head down and my work research-based and just stay out of the fray of nailing down the specific jargon. But with more and more states and districts requiring “Science of Reading compliant curriculum…

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Raising Boys & Girls

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Episode 110: Helping Kids Find Resilience with Rebekah Lyons 33:05

6d ago33:05

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We talk a lot about building resilience into kids in our offices. It felt timely and important to share a conversation with our friend, Rebekah Lyons, about her new book, Building a Resilient Life: How Adversity Awakens Strength, Hope, and Meaning. We talked about turning toward anxiety and not away from it, and even what that looks like in the con…

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Raising Boys & Girls

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Episode 109: Using Affirmations to Help Kids See Their Value with Jazmyn Simon and Dulé Hill 57:55

8d ago57:55

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Actors, activists, and parents, Dulé Hill and Jazmyn Simon, are dedicated to making all children feel and understand their importance in the world. In their new tender picture book, Repeat After Me: Big Things to Say Everyday, they tell children about the magic of self-love and standing firm, regardless of outside voices and doubt. We are so excite…

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Parenting Paused

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Ep. 175 Riding the Waves of Feelings 6:49

9d ago6:49

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Imagine being at the beach, watching the waves at a distance as they rumble under the surface, rise to a peak, then fold on to the shore, sending fizzing bubbles over your toes. Are you able to stop that cycle in anyway? Now imagine watching the waves of emotions inside you as they rumble under your conscious surface, rising to a peak and then fold…

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Sound Living

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Outdoor Skin Protection 14:51

9d ago14:51

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Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 5-million skin cancers are diagnosed each year in the United States – that’s more than all other cancers combined. Skin cancer rates are also on the rise over the past few years. K-State Research and Extension northwest regional family and consumer sc…

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Raising Boys & Girls

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Episode 108: Parenting in the Trenches With Neurodiverse Kids: Jenn and Marcus dePaula 40:38

15d ago40:38

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To wrap up Autism Awareness month, Sissy and David speak with the podcast's audio engineer, Marcus dePaula, and his wife, Jenn, about their experiences parenting their 14 year old son who is on the autism spectrum. . . . . . LINKS Raising Boys & Girls Episode 105 with Dr. Chinwé and Lonnie Willams Temple Grandin movie with Claire Danes The Autistic…

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Sound Living

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Warm-Weather Food Safety Tips 14:51

16d ago14:51

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Picnic and barbecue season offers lot of opportunities for outdoor fun with family and friends. However, these events also present opportunities for foodborne bacteria to thrive. As food heats up in warmer temperatures, bacteria multiply rapidly. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says keeping food at proper temperatures – indoo…

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Parenting Paused

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Ep. 174 Set Your Kids Free 7:17

17d ago7:17

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Are you upset when your kids don't like you? Before listening to the podcast, take a moment, either right now or later in the day, to truly contemplate this question. How does your answer impact how you parent? How does your response alter how you relate to your own parents or other parents? In this week's Parenting Paused Podcast, discover how to …

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Raising Boys & Girls

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Episode 107: The Keys to Time-Management as a Busy Mom with Crystal Paine 27:09

26d ago27:09

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Our friend Crystal Paine doesn’t just help us save money. Now, she’s helping us save TIME…something that we all need more of! We loved getting to have her back on the podcast and hear her insights on the 4 steps to simpler living and a whole lot more! . . . . . The Time-Saving Mom If you loved this episode, here is our previous Raising Boys and Gir…

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Raising Boys & Girls

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Episode 106: Raising Kids Who Turn Into Great Grown-Ups 33:03

28d ago33:03

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Our Parents in the Trenches this week are especially important to Sissy—as they’re her nephew Witt’s godparents! J.T. and Catherine Martin also happen to be two of the most intentional parents AND friends we know! Can’t wait for you to listen in on this conversation about parenting kids with ADHD, anxiety and everything in between. A special thank-…

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Sound Living

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Dining with Diabetes Online 14:51

24d ago14:51

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According to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention, diabetes is an epidemic in the United States – affecting over 34 million Americans. There are approximately 255,000 Kansans with diagnosed diabetes. In addition, 66,000 have diabetes but don’t know it and every year another 20,000 people in Kansas are diagnosed with diabetes. K-State Res…

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Parenting Paused

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Ep. 173 Meeting the Moment 6:30

24d ago6:30

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Projection in Parenting! What does that even mean? Let's say your child hits someone at a playdate. Or your teen just arrived home late from a party. What happens to you right in that moment? When your mind starts to fill in a story between the gaps of what actually occurred you are projecting either the past or a future outcome on the moment. Imag…

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Raising Boys & Girls

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Episode 105: Raising Neurodivergent Kids 50:22

1M ago50:22

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Dr. Chinwé Williams and her husband Lonnie join Sissy and David for Autism Awareness Month to talk about neurodivergent kids, and the joys and challenges of raising their son who is on the autism spectrum. LINKS Beyond the Spiral: Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything Anxiety Tells You Episode 24: Talking to Kids About Race meaningfulsolutionscounse…

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Sound Living

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Promoting Financial Success 14:51

1M ago14:51

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We all make day-to-day decisions about money. While most of the decisions are small – buying a coffee on the way to work, going out for lunch or hitting the vending machine for an afternoon snack – the choices we make impact our financial success. April is Financial Literacy Month and K-State Research and Extension family resource management specia…

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Parenting Paused

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Ep. 172 Parent Pleasing 8:24

1M ago8:24

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Are you a Parent Pleaser? You've probably heard about People Pleasing, saying "yes" when you really don't want to, etc. This strategy is used to protect yourself from feeling an emotion by ignoring your own personal boundaries. (Essentially, purchasing love). How does this work in Parent Pleasing? Well, do you act a certain way with your child to e…

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Raising Boys & Girls

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Episode 104: Helping Kids Find Hope in the Midst of Tragedy 38:58

1M ago38:58

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Join David, Sissy, and Melissa as they focus on HOPE. This was set to be recorded last week and little did they know how their hope would be impacted by the tragedy that unfolded at the Covenant School. This recording was honestly the first chance they had to talk through the week…to process the loss and the grief and the moments of God’s goodness …

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Raising Boys & Girls

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Episode 103: Overcoming Fear with the Truth - Interview with Beth Moore 58:37

2M ago58:37

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Beth Moore's timely conversation with Sissy and David filled with hope and humor about her "Knotted-Up Life" is just what we need right now. LINKS Beth's new book: All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir Beth's website: LProof.org A special thank-you to our sponsors: Ethos School - Ethos is offering to waive your $95 enrollment fee and are offering each o…

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Parenting Paused

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Ep. 171 Acting Out Your Energy 8:36

1M ago8:36

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When did you have your last emotional meltdown?💥 A fight with your spouse, your kids, a coworker... Did you say something in the moment you wished you hadn't? 😫 So much of parenting advice is about supporting children to emotionally regulate, but what if you are struggling with how? In this week's Parenting Paused Podcast, discover an easy signal t…

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Sound Living

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Making Family Meals a Habit 14:51

1M ago14:51

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Family meals play an important role in helping children develop healthy habits around food. In addition, they provide opportunities for children to learn about healthy, nutritious foods, build a menu, help in the kitchen and form stronger bonds with their family. K-State Research and Extension family and youth development agent in the Chisholm Trai…

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Raising Boys & Girls

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Episode 102: How to Care for Kids that Are Hurting After a School Tragedy 8:23

1M ago8:23

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David and Sissy share more helpful tips to care for the kids in your life that are dealing with big feelings after the Nashville school shooting. This content originated on the Raising Boys and Girls IG (@raisingboysandgirls) on Tuesday, March 28. We continue to pray that your conversations lead to hope and peace. A Few Ideas on Helping Kids who ar…

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Raising Boys & Girls

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Episode 101: How to Talk to Your Kids After a School Shooting - a Message of Hope 6:20

2M ago6:20

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It's unthinkable that we're recovering from another school shooting that took the lives of innocent children and adults. Child and adolescent counselor, Sissy Goff shares helpful ideas on how to talk with kids after a tragedy like this. This content originated on Sissy's IG (@sissygoff) on Monday, March 27 in the aftermath of the shooting at The Co…

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Raising Boys & Girls

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Episode 100: How to Have Conversations About Race with Kids 39:27

2M ago39:27

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For students navigating a time of racial hostility, and for the adults and educators who care for them, Austin Channing Brown’s latest book for kids based on her best-selling memoir, I’m Still Here, is an empowering look at the experiences of young Black kids, illustrating how we can nourish identity and make sense of how we each fit into the world…

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Parenting Paused

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Ep. 170 Parenting is Messy! 8:36

1M ago8:36

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Are you getting derailed by your own expectations? You try a new trick to be on time in the morning, but your child can't find their left shoe. (Again!) You plan a beautiful family outing for some much-needed fun and it is filled with temper tantrums. Of course, you expect a lot from yourself and your children... and the truth is Parenting is Messy…

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Sound Living

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Not Growing Old; Aging Well 14:51

1M ago14:51

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The nation is aging. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2040, about one in five Americans will be 65 or older – up from about one in eight in 2000. K-State Research and Extension offers a variety of programs and publications to help people grow old gracefully, successfully and with increased longevity. K-State Extension aging specialist and in…

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Raising Boys & Girls

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Episode 99: Passing on Faith to your Kids with Cece Winans 20:52

2M ago20:52

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Sissy and Melissa get to speak with CeCe Winans about her Believe For It book and Spring tour, and how she and the generations before have been able to pour out their wisdom for their kids. Links CeCeWinans.com “No Greater” video “Goodness of God“ video CeCe Winans Presents: Generations | YouTube Show…

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