Home & Classroom

It's the first episode of our new companion podcast A Day in the Life! 

We read your stories of the moments you have with children every day. Tell us all about the times a child in your life has surpr…

We chat with experts & special guests about children's development, health, nutrition, play, growth, child care, parenting, and more. Email [email protected] to be a guest or send an …

The Best of Home & Classroom
Kate's pick for 'best of' features an interview with Brightside Up's Infant Toddler Specialist, Kathleen Harland. Originally aired on April 11, 2019.

Kathleen Harland, Infa…

The Best of Home & Classroom
Lindsay's pick for 'best of' is all about art and children's development with Brightside Up's own executive director, Abbe Kovacik. Originally aired on March 21, 2019.

Hann…

The Best of Home & Classroom
Rachel's pick for 'best of' features Dr. Walter Gilliam, Professor of Child Psychiatry and Psychology at the Yale University Child Study Center and Director of The Edward …

The Best of Home & Classroom
Hannah's pick for 'best of' features our friend Jeannie Thomma from the Early Care & Learning Council. Originally aired on July 11, 2019.

Meditation can improve the body, m…

Join Hannah and Rachel, joined by Jennifer Pringle, JD, Project Director for NYS TEACHS the New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students who provide information, ref…

A chat about children's creativity and the "whole book approach" with Courtney Waring, Director of Education and Sara Ottomano, Art Educator from the Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.
 
The Eric Carle …

Lisa Dougherty is the mom of an 18-year-old with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Her son Sam was diagnosed at age 4 1/2. Join us as Lisa shares her family's journey, insights, and some helpful, local resou…

Kaela Wallman, Coordinator of Youth Services for Schenectady County Public Library joins Hannah and Rachel to talk about the importance of early literacy, the role the library plays in literacy devel…

Vaccine advocate and legislative reformer Ethan Lindenberger joins Hannah and Rachel to uncover the truth around vaccines and the impact of misleading information found on social media. 

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Dr. Walter Gilliam joins us remotely to discuss implicit bias and the alarming rate at which preschoolers are expelled. Dr. Gilliam is Professor of Child Psychiatry and Psychology at the Yale Univers…

Sarah Gould Houde from QualityStarsNY sat down with us to talk about freedom of movement in infant caregiving and how it benefits development. Sarah explains how containing children in a bouncy seat …

Meditation can improve the body, mind, and spirit. Tune in to hear Jeannie Thomma, Infant Toddler Coordinator at the Early Care and Learning Council & meditation/mindfulness expert share her experien…

Lauren Cohen from the Wonder Room joined us in the studio to talk about planned discovery and how it benefits children's development. She shares her expertise in planning while still maintaining flex…

Kathleen Harland, Infant Toddler Specialist talks infant and toddler literacy and how our interactions and meaningful conversations using rich language will enhance baby's language and literacy. She …

Hannah and Rachel chat with Abbe Kovacik, early childhood developmentalist and executive director of the Child Care Council about the benefits of the early childhood art experience. 

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Join Hannah, Rachel, and Lindsay as they chat with Kimberly Polstein, MSW, Development Education Director for the Child Care Council about the importance of self-care.

• SELF CARE TIPS:
  • Make a plan
  • Journa…

Jabs - in this episode of Home & Classroom, Rachel explains the importance of immunizations and how they protect your health & your community.
Birth to 18 years immunization schedule from the CDC: ht…

Garden Wise – in the very first episode of Home & Classroom, Hannah and Rachel discuss growing microgreens indoors and introducing new veggies to children. Plus ideas for serving and cooking vegetabl…