Inclusion Matters

Choking Prevention and First Aid for Infants and Toddlers

In this episode of Inclusion Matters, returning guest Sarah Hawley, RN, BSN, PHN, Certified CPR Instructor, and owner of Minnesota Child Care Health Consultants, shares p

The Inclusive Outdoor Classroom-Malaysia

Join Priscilla Weigel as she welcomes Anne Sivanathan all the way from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  Anne shares about her extensive work supporting inclusive education and he

Work Life-Harmony: What It Means to Me Now

Tracy Schreifels, Infant Mental Health Clinical Mentor and Reflective Consultation trainer and provider, joins Inclusion Matters for a helpful conversation. We discuss th

Accessible Outdoor Learning Experiences: Confidence Learning Center

Priscilla Weigel welcomes Travis Grossman, Executive Director of Confidence Learning Center. Travis shares the many ways that Confidence Learning Center provides programi

Fahamka iyo tabaabushadda dhaqdhaqaaqyada immigration iyo khataraha la xiriira ku yeeshaan nolosha caruurta (The Impact of Recent Events on the Young Children of the Somali Community)

Wadahadalkan wuxuu ka hadlayaa saameynta ay dhaqdhaqaaqyada ICE, cabsida, iyo hadallada xun ee Soomaalida laga sheego ku yeeshaan carruurta, qoysaska, iyo bulshada Soomaa

Minnesota Department of Health Excellence in Child Care Recognition Award

Priscilla Weigel welcomes Holly Glaubitz, Work and Wellness Coordinator with the Office of Statewide Health Improvement Initiatives at the Minnesota Department of Health,

Sleep Matters: Supporting Healthy Development

Inclusion Matters welcomes back recurring guest Dr. Kris Gendreau to discuss sleep in children.  Dr. Gendreau shares from her over 30 years as a pediatrician key research

Understanding Autism Prevalence Rates in Minnesota

Inclusion Matters welcomes Dr. Jenn Hall-Lande, licensed psychologist and researcher from the University of Minnesota Institute on Community Integration and Masonic Insti

Sing Again-Somali Lullaby Project

Inclusion Matters welcomes our friend Marian Hassan to the podcast.  Marian was awarded the Minnesota Legacy Cultural Heritage Grant 2024 to document the oral history and

Early Childhood Around the World

In this episode of Inclusion Matters, Priscilla Weigel records from Malaysia at the World Forum on Early Care and Education in Kuala Lumpur.  Her guest, Mary-Louise Cliff

Helping Children Thrive in a Racially Diverse World: Young Hearts Open Minds

Inclusion Matters welcomes Marie Lister from Young Hearts Open Minds (YHOM) to the podcast.  She is the Director of Training for YHOM and the Director of Teaching and Res

Minnesota Child Care Assistance Special Needs Rate

Inclusion Matters welcomes Lanay Jacobs, Provider Support Specialist for the Child Care Assistance Rate at the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families.  Our

AmazeWorks

Inclusion Matters welcomes Melissa Hendrickx, Business and Operations Director for AmazeWorks.  Through professional development and educational curricula, AmazeWorks eng

CICC Coaching to Support Quality Care for Infants & Toddlers - Part 2

Priscilla Weigel is joined by CICC colleagues, Brenda Lowe and Jacy Nylander to discuss coaching that supports the key components of quality care for our youngest childre

CICC Coaching to Support Quality Care for Infants & Toddlers - Part 1

Priscilla Weigel is joined by CICC colleagues, Brenda Lowe and Jacy Nylander to discuss coaching that supports the key components of quality care for our youngest childre

The Nervous System and Behavior

Inclusion Matters welcomes Dr. Kris Gendreau back to our program.  She has 32 years’ experience as a pediatrician supporting healthy development of young children.  In th

Nutrition and Behavior

Inclusion Matters welcomes Dr. Kris Gendreau back to our program.  She has 32 years’ experience as a pediatrician supporting healthy development of young children.  Our c

Milestones: Supporting Early Childhood in Minnesota Since 1977

Milestones is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building brighter futures, nurturing growth, and creating pathways to success for the early childhood community. Since

Building Strong Partnerships: A Culturally Responsive Approach to Engaging Immigrant Children and Families

Jamesetta Ross Diggs joins Inclusion Matters to share about the NEW CICC self-study course that she authored for us.  As an immigrant herself, and an early childhood expe

80x3 Podcast: Trauma Informed Early Childhood Leadership

Priscilla Weigel and Helene Pearson of Agape Child Development Center discuss some key ways to build a team, embedding trauma informed practices as you teach, support, an