Inclusion Matters
Education & Explainer
About
Inclusion Matters is a new podcast produced by the Center for Inclusive Child Care. Topics covered include issues related to Inclusion Consultation
Episodes
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Early Childhood Around the World
Priscilla Weigel speaks with Mary-Louise Clifford, Director of Early Childhood Services in Australia, about early childhood systems including educator training, funding, and supports for children and families. They also discuss global chal…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Helping Children Thrive in a Racially Diverse World: Young Hearts Open Minds
Marie Lister, Director of Training for Young Hearts Open Minds, joins Inclusion Matters to discuss how their program helps very young children learn about, form, and express attitudes regarding racial identity and biases.
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Minnesota Child Care Assistance Special Needs Rate
Lanay Jacobs from the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families discusses the process for submitting a request for a higher child care assistance payment for special needs settings.
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml AmazeWorks
Melissa Hendrickx, Business and Operations Director for AmazeWorks, joins Inclusion Matters to discuss the organization's work. AmazeWorks offers professional development and curricula to foster belonging by engaging people in conversation…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml CICC Coaching to Support Quality Care for Infants & Toddlers - Part 2
Part 2 of this series features Priscilla Weigel, Brenda Lowe, and Jacy Nylander discussing coaching to support quality care for infants and toddlers. They highlight the importance of individualization, respecting each child's uniqueness, a…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml CICC Coaching to Support Quality Care for Infants & Toddlers - Part 1
Priscilla Weigel is joined by CICC colleagues, Brenda Lowe and Jacy Nylander to discuss coaching that supports the key components of quality care for our youngest children. In Part 1 of this two-part series, they discuss safety, atta…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Nervous System and Behavior
Inclusion Matters welcomes Dr. Kris Gendreau back to our program. She has 32 years’ experience as a pediatrician supporting healthy development of young children. In this episode, our conversation focuses on the mind/body conne…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Nutrition and Behavior
Inclusion Matters welcomes Dr. Kris Gendreau back to our program. She has 32 years’ experience as a pediatrician supporting healthy development of young children. Our conversation focuses on the connection between the foods a c…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Milestones: Supporting Early Childhood in Minnesota Since 1977
Milestones is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building brighter futures, nurturing growth, and creating pathways to success for the early childhood community. Since 1977, Milestones has supported families, child care prov…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Building Strong Partnerships: A Culturally Responsive Approach to Engaging Immigrant Children and Families
Jamesetta Ross Diggs joins Inclusion Matters to share about the NEW CICC self-study course that she authored for us. As an immigrant herself, and an early childhood expert, Jamesetta shares her personal stories as well as an ove…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml 80x3 Podcast: Trauma Informed Early Childhood Leadership
Priscilla Weigel and Helene Pearson of Agape Child Development Center discuss some key ways to build a team, embedding trauma informed practices as you teach, support, and care in partnership with families. Helene provides real life…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Creative Opportunities for Infants and Toddlers
Early Childhood Director Margaret Mahowald joins Priscilla Weigel for a conversation about creative activities that foster discovery, exploration, and delight in our youngest learners. She shares examples of activities and processes…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Building Early Literacy Skills and a Love of Reading
Duluth Public Library Early Literacy Librarian, Carmella Hatch joins Inclusion Matters to discuss ways we as caregivers of young children can cultivate the love of reading and learning through books. She highlights the fact that help…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Inclusion Matters 300th Episode!
Our CICC Podcast, Inclusion Matters is celebrating! The 300th episode of this podcast is now available. The first origins of Inclusion Matters started back in the early 2000’s with some rudimentary equipment and an idea t…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml CICC Early Childhood Leadership Development Program
We are excited to share some great information about the most recent addition to CICC’s list of helpful free resources. The CICC Early Childhood Leadership Development Program is a free support for leaders working in early childhood settin…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml 80x3 Podcast: Supporting Young Children Through Parental Incarceration
Inclusion Matters welcomes our guest, Kamy Howard, MSW LCSW and author of our self-study course, The Impact of Parental Incarceration on Young Children. The development of this course was funded by Greater Twin Cities United Way and their…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml 80x3 Podcast: Bridges, Not Barriers - Reimagining Support for Families
Priscilla Weigel welcomes Leo Howard III, Program Officer for the 80x3 Initiative at Greater Twin Cities United Way for an engaging conversation about supporting families. Leo shares his own experiences working with many different fam…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Empoderando a su equipo para comunicarse con las familias en español: Confianza, claridad y comunidad (Empowering Your Team to Communicate with Families in Spanish: Confidence, Clarity, and Community)
En este episodio del podcast CICC Inclusion Matters, la presentadora Karina Elze y la maestra de preescolar Susana Villegas profundizan en el tema esencial de la comunicación entre los educadores familiares, especialmente en las comunidade…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Outdoor Summer Safety
Sarah Hawley RN, BSN, PHN of Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants joins us again to discuss safety in child care, this time related to summer outdoor play. We discuss safety in the sun, bug bites and ticks, skinned knees, and ways…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Benefits and Joys of Messy, Open-Ended Outdoor Play
Inclusion Matters hosts a conversation with our own CICC Program Manager, Kellee Nelson and we explore nature play. Kellee highlights the health and educational benefits of playing in the mud, offering young children in our care the…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Developmental Tasks of Toddlers
Inclusion Matters welcomes back Michele Fallon, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. We discuss the important stage of toddlerhood, ages 1-3 years, and how we as professionals and parents of toddlers can support their…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Supporting Friendships for Children with Special Needs
Cory Woosley from Minneapolis College joins us again to highlight key information about inclusion. Our focus during this conversation is on the ways we as those caring for and teaching young children can help them build positive frie…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Navigating Sibling Dynamics
Longtime CICC partner and colleague Cory Woosley of Minneapolis College joins us for an important conversation about navigating the relationships of siblings when one has a diagnosis of a special need. Cory shares her perspective as…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Wax Akhriska iyo u Sheekaynta Carruurta Qaybta 2: Xeeladaha Kordhinta Akhriska iyo u Sheekaynta Caruurta aad Daryeesho (Reading with Children Part 2: Strategies to Increase Book Use in Your Setting)
Baro siyaabo kala duwan oo aad buugaag iyo sheekooyinka ula wadaagto ilmaha guriga iyo markay xanaanadda joogaan. Learn different ways to share books and stories with children at home and in child care settings.
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Wax Akhriska iyo u Sheekaynta Caruurta Qaybta 1: Faa'iidooyinka Akhriska iyo u Sheekaynta Caruurtu u Leeyihiin Waxbarashadda (Reading with Children Part 1: Advantages that Support Learning)
Baro muhiimada iyo faa'iidooyinka akhriska iyo la wadaagida sheekooyinka u leedahay carruurta. Learn the importance and advantages of reading and sharing stories with young children.
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Brain Building in the Early Childhood Setting
Sarah Hawley RN, BSN, PHN of Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants is back with us again to discuss brain building in early childhood. She shares important research about this critical time of brain growth and how we as early educa…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Injury Prevention
We welcome our strong partner Sarah Hawley RN, BSN, PHN of Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants back again for a conversation about injury prevention in the early childhood setting. We discuss key techniques that promote safe care…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Developmental Tasks of Infants and Their Parents
Inclusion Matters welcomes back Michele Fallon, a Clinical Social Worker specializing in Infant and Toddler Mental Health. In this episode, we discuss the key developmental tasks of the baby and also the developmental tasks that parents ar…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Proyecto de 40 días (40 Day Project)
Escuche mientras Karina Elze, miembro de la junta directiva del CICC, entrevista a la Dra. Silvia Álvarez de Dávila, Ph. D. CFLE, profesora de extensión del Departamento de Familia, Salud y Bienestar de la Extensión de la Universidad de Mi…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Empowering Generational Greatness (EGG) Toolkit from The Family Partnership
Our guest Trinette Potts from The Family Partnership joins us to share a wonderful toolkit for early educators to support executive function and regulation in young children. This simple-to-use toolkit can support school readiness, b…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Mashruuca ururinta iyo Diiwaangelinta Suugaanta Caruurta (SingAgain Somali Lullaby and Oral History Project)
Podcastgani wuxuu ku saabsan ilmaha oo Af Soomaali lagula hadlo inuu saldhig u tahay barashada iyo xagsiga Afka Hooyo iyo waxyaabaha suurta geliya in ilmahu Soomaaligu ka dhumin. Bureeqo Dahir iyo Marian Hassan oo ka hadlaya Mashruuc…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml First Children’s Finance-Español
Únase a la Miembro de la Junta de CICC, Karina Elze, mientras conversa con Marilu Plamann, Especialista en Desarrollo Empresarial - Bilingüe (Español) de First Children’s Finance. Marilu destaca los maravillosos recursos que First Children…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Infant and Toddler Language Development Series: Part 4
Infant and Toddler Language Development Series Part 4: Strategies that Foster Healthy Communication When There are Delays Listen in to this four-part conversation about language development with our expert guest, Cindy McInroy, Speech- Lan…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Infant and Toddler Language Development Series: Part 3
Infant and Toddler Language Development Series Part 3: Concerns Related to Early Language Development Listen in to this four-part conversation about language development with our expert guest, Cindy McInroy, Speech-Language Therapist…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Infant and Toddler Language Development Series: Part 2
Infant and Toddler Language Development Series Part 2: Toddlers Preschoolers Learning to Communicate Listen in to this four-part conversation about language development with our expert guest, Cindy McInroy, Speech-Language Therapist. …
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Infant and Toddler Language Development Series: Part 1
Infant and Toddler Language Development Series Part 1: I nfants Learning to Communicate Listen in to this four-part conversation about language development with our expert guest, Cindy McInroy, Speech-Language Therapist. Cindy brings…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Help Me Connect: New Updates
Help Me Connect from the MN Department of Health is celebrating three years of serving families in Minnesota. Listen as we reconnect with Shawn Holmes, the Help Me Connect Coordinator, as she highlights some of the new and exciting updates…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml The Impact of the Pandemic: Part 2
Join us as we continue our conversation with Tracy Schreifels, MS, LMFT, IMH-E®, the Executive Director of the Ellison Center. She helps us understand what the research is showing about young children and their development follo…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml 80x3 Podcast Series: Focusing on Equity to Create Inclusive and Welcoming Early Childhood Environments - Part 2
Angela Clair, Director of Early Childhood Services at Wilder Child Development Center, joins Priscilla Weigel and Beth Menninga to share her center's story of rethinking their approach to expulsion with the goal of truly being inclusive.&n…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Essential Elements of Infant and Toddler Environments: Health and Safety
CICC Coach Lead, Jacy Nylander joins Priscilla Weigel to discuss a key topic for our youngest learners, health and safety. Listen to their conversation about ways you can create an environment that is safe, calm, clean, and fresh.
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml 80x3 Podcast Series: Focusing on Equity to Create Inclusive and Welcoming Early Childhood Environments - Part 1
Join Dr. Nicole Evans from Embracing Equity and Beth Menninga and Priscilla Weigel of CICC as they discuss the central role of equity in creating inclusive early childhood environments. Dr. Evans presents a useful framework…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Safety Checks for Your Environment: Tips and Tricks
Listen as Priscilla Weigel and guest Brenda Lowe, CICC Coach Lead, discuss an important health and safety topic. They walk through the daily process of checking your child care environment for safety dangers that can cause harm to ch…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Muhimadda joogtaynta iyo jadwalka horumarinta caafimaadka ilmaha qaybta labaad (The Importance of Routines and Schedules for Children's Health Development Part 2)
Dhacdadan, Bureeqo Dahir, Tababaraha CICC, iyo martida khaaska ah Marian Hassan ayaa wada hadlaya muhiimada ay leedahay samaynta joogtayn iyo jadwal yo goobta caruurnimo da  …
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Doorka adeeg-bixiyaha/Baraha ee Daryeelka Hore (The Role of the Provider/Teacher in Early Care)
Qaybtan, Bureeqo Dahir, CICC Coach, iyo marti-sharaf gaar ah Marian Hassan ayaa ka wada hadlay doorka baruhu ku leeyahay daryeelka hore iyo goobaha waxbarashada. In this episode, Bureeqo Dahir, CICC Coach, and special guest Marian Hassan d…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Muhiimadda Ciyaarta ee Goobaha Daryeelka Hore iyo Waxbarashada ee Soomaalida (The Importance of Play in Somali Early Care and Education Settings)
Qaybtan, Bureeqo Dahir, Tababaraha CICC, iyo marti da khaaska ah Marian Hassan ayaa ka wada hadlay a muhiimadda ay ciyaartu u leedahay carruurta yaryar. In this episode, Bureeqo Dahir, CICC Coach, and special…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Building Weight Inclusive and Weight Neutral Practices with Children
Listen as Priscilla Weigel interviews our guest, Alyssa Greene, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Eating Disorder Specialist, and currently at the Minnesota Department of Health in the Children and Youth with Special Health Needs a…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml El papel del adulto en el juego (The Role of the Adult in Play)
Únase a nosotros mientras nuestros invitados, Ronan y Karina, exploran la importancia que nosotros, como adultos, tenemos cuando se trata de los niños y el juego. ¿Cómo podemos motivar a los niños a explorar su entorno y brindarles las her…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml La importancia del juego (The Importance of Play in a Child's Life )
Escuché a nuestros invitados, Ronan y Karina, hablar sobre la importancia del juego en el desarrollo de los niños pequeños. Ronan destaca formas en las que podemos fomentar el juego positivo tanto dentro como fuera del salón de clase. Únas…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Every Child Can Fly
Please Join Priscilla Weigel as she talks with Jani Kozlowski, Technical Assistance Specialist at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Jani shares her story and what led her…
- https://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml Part 2: Supporting Infants and Toddlers through Extended Separations and Reunions
In this second part of our discussion, former CICC Coaching Manager, author, and Early Childhood Advocate Beth Menninga returns to share insights on extended separations and reunions with infants and toddlers. We discuss military deploymen…