Join us for a very special health series answering your Covid-19 questions with Anne Stambaugh, BSN, RN. Many of us have heard multiple theories and ideas surrounding Covid-19, and information can even seem to change from time to time. In this episode we unpack data and stories about Covid-19, filtering through various things we've heard and learned in order to decode the necessary information to safely go about our daily lives, different though they may be. Anne has her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, and has worked in WIC, Public Health, and the H1N1 response. Anne is also working toward her Master's in Public Health. For more information, or to submit comments or questions, email Joy Dertinger at [email protected]

Join us for a very special health series answering your Covid-19 questions with Anne Stambaugh, BSN, RN. Many of us have heard multiple theories and ideas surrounding Covid-19, and information can even seem to change from time to time. In this episode we unpack data and stories about Covid-19, filtering through various things we've heard and learned in order to decode the necessary information to safely go about our daily lives, different though they may be. Anne has her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, and has worked in WIC, Public Health, and the H1N1 response. Anne is also working toward her Master's in Public Health. For more information, or to submit comments or questions, email Joy Dertinger at [email protected]

This week we are joined by Beatriz Ruiz, one of our Jumpstart home visitors with a background in family case management. Beatriz shares with us her experience building self-care into her routine, its importance in the midst of a global crisis, and how to practice implementing new self-care routines when we are feeling unsure of how or what to do. Listen in as Beatriz touches on practical ways to address this universal need with those closest to us, as well as simple, effective strategies to check in with ourselves throughout the day.  Book: The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein Resources for Guided Meditation and Calming Sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W19PdslW7iw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inpok4MKVLM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKFTSSKCzWA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GeQuy534O8

Listen in to the newest episode, where I'm joined by Maranda, fellow parent educator, to discuss coparenting with a divorced parent during our current global crisis. For many families, coparenting is already a challenge, but adding a global pandemic has meant new stressors as well as trying to implement strategies to keep our children and ourselves safe and healthy. Maranda has a background in education and a Bachelor's in psychology from DePaul University. Maranda is currently working toward her Master's in Human Services Counseling. Maranda offers tips and strategies from her personal experience with the subject, looking through the lens of a former preschool teacher, current home visitor, and a divorced mom.  Learning Apps for Kids: -Jolly Phonics Songs -Garageband (free for iPad and iPhone)--let kids explore instruments and even record their songs! -Look and Find Elmo on Sesame Street -Sesame Street Alphabet Kitchen--vocabulary building app and practice literacy -PBS Kids Video -Kahn Academy Kids -Go Noodle

Please join us for a candid and hopeful look at trauma and resilience as it relates to families. This week Joy interviews Timberlie, an ALMFT (Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and trauma specialist with an MA in MFT, and a current PhD student at Northcentral University. Timberlie unpacks what trauma is, how it affects us, the amazing ways our brain responds, and what we can do about it. Resources:  Parenting From the Inside Out by Dr. Dan Siegel; https://www.drdansiegel.com/ ACES Parenting Classes A Terrible Thing Happened To You by Margaret M. Holmes Go to https://parentasexpert.com to learn more about the Jumpstart Program!

Welcome to the Jumpstart Podcast! We are thrilled you're entering into this journey with us. This week I sit down with Tyler Reynolds, our Kankakee Office Lead (aka Home Visitor Extraordinaire, aka Wonder Woman), as we talk about what the Jumpstart program is, how this free service helps families, and even hear Tyler share a story or two! Jumpstart is a free home visiting program through Easterseals Joliet Region. We work with families who have children aged prenatally to 3 years old in Will, Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, Iroquois, and Ford counties. We provide developmental screenings and activities, parenting enrichment and support, and much more. For more information or to enroll in our program go to: www.parentasexpert.com