Family Engagement Fridays Podcast

In honor of Grief and Pregnancy Loss month, through an open and heartfelt conversation, Michele Provost, Early Learning Ventures Arapahoe/Adams Specialist discusses the grief, challenges, and emotions that many families experience but often struggle to talk about. Together, we explore how loss can impact individuals and families, the importance of breaking the silence surrounding these experiences,

Election season is here, and Colorado voters are facing an exceptionally full ballot. With 14 statewide ballot measures, races featuring more than 10 statewide candidates, and additional local initiatives and elections happening across communities, it can feel overwhelming to keep up with it all.In this episode of Family Engagement Fridays, Monica DeWitt from the Colorado

Jennifer sits down with Ty Johnson, ELV’s Head Start Director to discuss the Notice of Proposed Rule Making or NPRM released by the Administration for Children and Families and the sweeping changes that it entails.  They discuss why it matters, what changes will affect families the most and how to take action Sign the Parent Letter:

In honor of Baby Safety Month, this episode of Family Engagement Fridays explores common household safety hazards for babies and toddlers while reminding parents that mistakes and close calls can happen to anyone. From babies rolling off beds to toddlers discovering new ways to climb, children often develop skills faster than we expect. Join us

Summer is a great time to review family safety practices. In this episode of Family Engagement Fridays, we focus on child passenger safety and the importance of building routines that help keep children safe around vehicles. Learn practical tips for preventing hot car incidents, creating reminder systems, and establishing simple habits that can make a

In this episode of Family Engagement Fridays, Petora Manetto-Spratt, PT, DPT, PCS, IMH-E Infant Family Specialist, discusses the services and supports available for children with disabilities and developmental differences. Petora explains how families can navigate resources from birth through age three, including Early Intervention services, and what changes as children transition to services through the

In this episode of Family Engagement Fridays, we welcome Sierra Boone, host and executive producer of The Nap Time Show. Together, we explore the important role rest plays in young children’s growth, learning, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. Sierra shares practical strategies for creating calming routines, discusses the difference between sleep and rest, and offers

Life with young children can feel busy, overwhelming, and sometimes just plain complicated. In honor of National Simplify Your Life Week, this episode of Family Engagement Fridays encourages parents to take a step back and focus on what matters most. We’ll talk about letting go of the pressure to do it all, finding simple ways

In this episode of Family Engagement Fridays, Laura Vega Flores, Early Learning Ventures’ Early Intervention Manager, shares her personal experience as the parent of a child with autism and the journey of helping her son develop self-advocacy skills. Laura discusses the importance of advocating for your child while also modeling and gradually teaching them how

July is Anti-Boredom Month, but what if boredom isn’t actually a bad thing? In this episode of Family Engagement Fridays, we explore how unstructured play helps young children develop creativity, independence, problem-solving skills, and confidence. Parents often feel pressure to keep children constantly entertained, but sometimes the best learning happens when children are given the