The Good Life in Early Life

By Nebraska Extension Early Childhood Program Area with Emily Manning, Dr. Holly Hatton, Ingrid Lindal, Erin Kampbell, Linda Reddish, Katie Krause, & LaDonna Werth

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Description

Early childhood, ages birth to eight, is the most rapid period of development in a human’s life, which can leave those surrounding a young child sprinting to keep up. Our mission on The Good Life in Early Life podcast is to share the latest happenings in early care and education in Nebraska. We delve into early childhood topics, providing relevant and reliable information to keep you up to date. Each episode features interviews with academic experts, educators, providers, families, or informed community members. The Good Life in Early Life, a production of Nebraska Extension, releases episodes twice a month September through May.

Episode Date
S2E16: 4-H: Nurturing the Process and Building Lifelong Learners
Jun 04, 2025
S2E15: Beyond Old MacDonald- Building Joyful Classrooms with Music
May 13, 2025
S2E14: Exploring STEAM in Early Childhood
Apr 29, 2025
S2E13: Making the Right Choice for Your Family- Selecting Childcare
Apr 15, 2025
S2E12: You Got This: Keeping Your Kids at the Center of Co-Parenting
Mar 31, 2025
S2E11: More Than a Playground: The Power of Nature w. Dr. Torquati
Mar 18, 2025
S2E10: Building Lasting Impact-The Gothenburg Impact Center
Feb 25, 2025
S2E9: It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Supporting Children’s Mental Health w. Janice Sherman
Feb 11, 2025
S2E8: Bringing Baby Home- What You Actually Need
Jan 28, 2025
S2E7: Pass the Plate- The Magic of Family Meals
Dec 17, 2024
S2E6: Gratitude- We Only Have This Moment w. Dr. Holly Hatton
Nov 26, 2024
S2E5: Smart Start- Balancing Screens & Growing Brains w. Dr. Carrie Clark
Nov 12, 2024
S2E4: Part 2- Sweet Dreams vs. Nightmares w. Linda & Brian Reddish
Oct 29, 2024
S2E3: Part 1- Sweet Dreams vs. Nightmares w. Dr. Helen Raikes
Oct 16, 2024
S2E2: The Childcare Crisis in Nebraska- "We're Ready for Action" w. Claire Wiebe
Sep 24, 2024
S2E1: The Joys & Challenges of Being a Modern Grandparent w. Dr. Ronnie Green and Jane Green
Sep 03, 2024
Bonus Episode: Fatherhood- It's the Highlight of Everything w. Troy Branch & Calvin DeVries
Jun 14, 2024
S1E20: Having FUN with Transitions, Schedules, and Routines w. Katie Zabel
May 28, 2024
S1E19: Literacy is All Around Us w. Dr. Amy Napoli and Wendy Keele
May 14, 2024
Bonus Episode: A Mother's Quest: Closing the Childcare Gap w. Kylie Schildt
Apr 25, 2024
S1E18: Closing the Childcare Gap w. Jonathan Jank & Jacob Jennings
Apr 23, 2024
S1E17: Farm to Early Care and Education: Start Small w. Sarah Meyer and Kyleen Miller
Apr 09, 2024
S1E16: Sports Performance- Know When to Dial Back w. Blake Strecker
Mar 26, 2024
S1E15: Youth Sports-Don't Lose the Concept of What It’s All About w. Jay Foreman
Mar 12, 2024
S1E14: Part 2-Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable: Addressing Biases
Feb 27, 2024
S1E13: Part 1-Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable: Addressing Biases
Feb 13, 2024
S1E12: I Left My Heart in Nebraska w. Dr. Thompson
Jan 16, 2024
S1E11: Unwrapping the Meaning of Gifts with Children
Dec 19, 2023
S1E10: Holiday Grief: Honoring Our Healing and Loved Ones
Dec 12, 2023
S1E9: Navigating Holiday Stress: Helpful Tips & Ideas
Nov 28, 2023
S1E8: Caring for Our Children and Ourselves: Embracing Movement w. Dr. Dinkel
Nov 14, 2023
S1E7: "It's Very Scary" w. Mike Feeken
Oct 31, 2023
S1E6: It Starts with Us w. Carrie Gottschalk
Oct 10, 2023
S1E5: Part 2: The Gothenburg Impact Center w. Nicole Hetz & Colten Venteicher plus Solicited Advice
Sep 26, 2023
S1E4: Part 1: The Gothenburg Impact Center w. Nicole Hetz & Colten Venteicher
Aug 28, 2023
S1E3: “Do Not Suffer!” w. Mel Manning & Brooke Pribyl
Aug 28, 2023
S1E2: Part 2: The Glamorization of Motherhood on Social Media with Dr. Kirkpatrick
Aug 28, 2023
S1E1: The Glamorization of Motherhood on Social Media with Dr. Kirkpatrick
Aug 22, 2023