Episodios

  • 97. Splash Smart: Water Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know
    Jun 20 2025

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    Christie Caster from the Western Colorado Red Cross shares essential tips to keep kids safe around water. 💧 Water is fun—but it can be dangerous without the right precautions.

    👀 Check out age-appropriate videos at redcross.org that you can watch with your kids to teach them water safety in a fun, meaningful way!

    Longfellow’s WHALE Tales Water Safety for Children | Red Cross

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    11 m
  • 🎙️ Episode 96: When Not to Say “Please”
    Jun 13 2025

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    We all teach our kids to say “please” — but what if there are times when it’s not the right word to use? 🤔

    In this eye-opening episode, Julie Mendenhall dives into the power of language and explores when using “please” might actually weaken your message — especially in moments of conflict or correction. Julie shares practical strategies for helping children navigate tough social situations and offers empowering tips for parents to address behavior in a clear, respectful, and effective way.

    Tune in to learn how to use “please” with purpose — and when to leave it out to make your words more meaningful. 💬✨

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    6 m
  • 🎙️ Episode 96: Be Red Cross Ready – Prepare So You Can Protect
    Jun 6 2025

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    In this episode, Christie Caster from the Western Colorado Chapter of the Red Cross shares practical tools, apps, and strategies to help you get ready before disaster hits. From wildfires to floods, Christie walks us through how to build a family emergency plan, why it’s crucial to involve your kids in preparedness, and how to turn drills into empowering family routines.

    Whether you're new to emergency planning or just need a refresher, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you stay safe, informed, and ready.

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    15 m
  • 97. Tackling Rude Behavior
    May 30 2025

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    In this insightful episode, Julie Mendenhall joins Colleen Roahrig to explore how parents can respond to their children’s rude behaviors in ways that are calm, constructive, and rooted in teaching—not just correcting.

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    15 m
  • 96 Family Budgeting at its best.
    May 23 2025

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    Join this discussion with Katie Griffin the supervisor of community education at ENT credit union. She shares some great ideas on family activities and realistic ways to save money, even when on a tight budget.

    Resource: ENT.com for free financial education

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    8 m
  • 95. Growing Flowers with children
    May 16 2025

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    Growing flowers at your home with young children can be a magical experience, especially in the beautiful and diverse landscapes of Colorado. From the rugged mountain to the windy plains and high desert; these climates present unique challenges, but with the right tools, safe flower choices, and some creative planning, your young child can thrive alongside the blooms.

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    16 m
  • 94 Lantern (formerly Bright by Text)
    May 2 2025

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    Join Jennifer Garcia Rosendo and Dr. Katie Richardson as they talk about Lantern. Lantern is a national nonprofit specializing in delivering childhood development resources to parents through an innovative text messaging platform providing information from prenatal to 11 years old. Tune in to learn more.

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    21 m
  • 93. Friendship and Family Support with First time moms
    Apr 24 2025

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    Join first-time moms Faith and Elsa as they dive into the journey of pregnancy and motherhood. In this episode, they reveal the invaluable role of friendship and family support during and after pregnancy. Discover how they navigated the challenges of childcare, financial hurdles, and emotional ups and downs with the help of their loved ones. Plus, get their top tips for new moms on building a strong support network and fostering meaningful friendships. Tune in for an inspiring and relatable conversation that every new mom needs to hear!

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    29 m