A Flourishing Start: The ABCs of Child & Family Well-being

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  • It seems like everyone is talking about mental health and well-being, but a unique group has been pushed aside for far too long: zero to five-year-olds and their families. Join A Flourishing Start Podcast, a guilt and shame-free online community, to be in conversation with other parents and to learn scientific and cultural-based information about early childhood mental health from professional experts. This is a community where you will finally feel like you belong; we laugh, we cry, and together, we learn how to build a flourishing start for our youngest humans.
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Episodes
  • Housing Insecurity: The Hidden Reality of Many Families with Young Children

    Housing Insecurity: The Hidden Reality of Many Families with Young Children
    Nov 22 2024
    Content warning: This episode includes discussion of topics such as childhood trauma, family separation, and personal experiences of housing insecurity and homelessness. These are important, and emotionally challenging, topics. If this doesn’t feel like the right content for you to engage with today, please skip this episode. This episode delves into the often-overlooked issue of homelessness among families with young children, highlighting the alarming statistics and personal stories that illustrate the impact of housing insecurity on families. Host Esmeralda Cortez Rosales engages with experts Chantelle Wilkinson and Mariah Corder to dispel myths surrounding homelessness, discuss the role of the national Opportunity Starts at Home campaign, and ultimately call for a more integrated, robust approach to housing advocacy. Chantelle Wilkinson is the National Campaign Director for Opportunity Starts at Home. Through federal housing policies that expand resources and correct long-standing structural and racial inequities, Opportunity Starts at Home works to ensure that people with the lowest incomes can afford a good home, which adds to their quality of life through better health, greater educational attainment, and stronger earnings. Mariah Corder is a California resident and mother of two young children 5 years old and younger. She also serves as California Youth Connection’s Bay Area Advocacy Coordinator where she brings experience in community organizing, youth engagement, and an infectious energy that can inspire a nation. In this conversation, Chantelle and Mariah discuss the interconnected topics of youth advocacy, housing insecurity, and the importance of community support. They highlight the challenges faced by young people, particularly those impacted by the foster care and juvenile justice systems, and the need for cross-sector collaboration to address these issues. The discussion emphasizes the importance of listening, advocacy, and practical steps that individuals can take to support families in need of stable housing. Chapters 00:12 The Hidden Crisis of Child Homelessness 03:59 Personal Stories of Housing Insecurity 07:29 Understanding Opportunity Starts at Home 13:23 Dispelling Myths About Families Experiencing Homelessness 17:50 The Importance of Multi-Sector Advocacy 25:30 School-to-Homelessness Pipeline 31:32 Building Community: Breaking Silos in Advocacy 39:24 Taking Action: Practical Steps for Advocacy 45:00 The Power of Listening: Personal Stories of Support Resources: https://www.opportunityhome.org/https://schoolhouseconnection.org/wp-... https://imprintnews.org/youth-voice/f...
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    48 mins
  • ABCs, 1-2-3s, and Big Feelings: Why Social-Emotional Learning in Critical in Early Education

    ABCs, 1-2-3s, and Big Feelings: Why Social-Emotional Learning in Critical in Early Education
    Nov 7 2024

    This podcast episode explores the significance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in early childhood education. Host Esmeralda Cortez Rosales engages with experts Pam Cajucom and Lolade Gbadebo to discuss the importance of SEL, its impact on children's development, and practical strategies for parents and educators to incorporate SEL in daily interactions with children.

    Pam is a School Health Education Consultant charged with leading Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health, at the California Department of Education’s Office of School-Based Health Program in the Whole Child Division. Prior to taking on this role in October 2023, Pam gained over 20 years' experience implementing and coordinating student support centers serving the behavioral health needs of students and families. She received her master’s degree in clinical psychology (with a marriage/family/child emphasis) from Pepperdine University, her School Counseling Degree at CSU Sacramento, and holds a Pupil Personnel Services credential. Lolade is a mother to a 5-year-old child who recently started kindergarten. Lolade also plays a crucial role in the community, serving as a children’s librarian. Her library directly serves two elementary schools.

    The conversation highlights the role of emotional intelligence, the necessity of preparing children for transitions, and the value of building connections through shared experiences. The episode concludes with Lolade sharing book recommendations that can aid in teaching SEL concepts to young children.


    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction to Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

    02:33 The Importance and Impact of SEL

    07:56 Preparing Children for Transitions: A Parent's Perspective

    13:31 Implementing SEL in Early Childhood Education

    19:51 Real-Life Applications of SEL in Schools

    26:37 Building Connections Through SEL

    32:59 Practical Tips for Parents

    36:23 Book Recommendations from Lolade


    Resources:

    -Providing Mental Health Education to Students is Critical and Achievable (Issue Brief)

    -https://toolboxproject.com/

    -SEL book recommendations:

    • One Upside-Downy Day
    • The Crayons’ Book of Feelings
    • Breathe Like a Bear
    • After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)
    • Ally All Along
    • The Color Monster
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    41 mins
  • Leadership, Advocacy, & Motherhood: Exploring Family Leave Policies with Jocelyn Yow

    Leadership, Advocacy, & Motherhood: Exploring Family Leave Policies with Jocelyn Yow
    Sep 13 2024

    We’re hard at work creating Season 3 of A Flourishing Start. In the meantime, we’re excited to share this second BONUS episode with you!

    In this conversation, Gillian Katz Lamon and Jocelyn Yow discuss family leave programs and their importance. Meet Jocelyn Yow, a Council Member for the City of Eastvale, youth and family advocate, a mom, and most recently, children's book author. Meet our guest interviewer, Gillian Katz Lamon, a 2024 summer law clerk with the National Center for Youth Law, who is currently in her final year of law school.

    Jocelyn shares her motivation for getting into local politics and public service at a young age. She also discusses the process of implementing a paid family leave program in the City of Eastvale, including the opposition faced and the role of male allies. Jocelyn highlights the flaws in the current system and the impact on marginalized communities. Jocelyn weaves in her experience as a mother and a politician, highlighting the need for a cultural shift in how families and children are prioritized in society. Jocelyn also talks about her work at IGNITE National, training young women to run for office and be civically engaged. She emphasizes the importance of starting conversations about politics and civic engagement at a young age. Jocelyn concludes by discussing her recently published children's book, Voting with Mommy, which aims to inspire families to talk about the importance of voting and being involved in the community.

    Highlights

    Introduction and Overview of Paid Family Leave

    Jocelyn's Motivation for Getting into Local Politics

    Including Paid Family Leave as a Policy Priority

    Implementing a Paid Family Leave Program in Eastvale

    Addressing Opposition and the Role of Male Allies

    Flaws in the current Family Leave Policies

    Paid Family Leave and Income Gaps

    The Impact of Motherhood on Work and Advocacy

    The Growing Gap in Political Ideology

    Writing Voting with Mommy and Inspiring Civic Engagement
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    51 mins

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