Welcome to Child Flight! A series brought to you by the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia in partnership with WDSC TV Channel 15 in Daytona Beach. Our goal is to offer parents of young children and child care providers valuable information regarding early childhood development and education. Four times a year, our guests will share expertise and insight into topics of interest to all parents of young children. Join us in our efforts to help little ones soar!
Child Flight Topics and Broadcast Times
Children's Movement in Florida
| Description: | Join Candace Lankford, Volusia County School District Chair, and Linda Merrell, Florida Child Healthcare Coalition Chair and member of the Florida KidCare Coordinating Council, for a discussion of the Children's Movement of Florida. This grass-roots, non-partisan movement aims to make children Florida's #1 priority. |
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Child Flight - Episode 204 |
I’m Special!: A discussion on inclusive preschool classrooms
| Description: | Join Danielle Franco, Regional Facilitator for the Technical Assistance and Training System which supports programs that serve young children with special needs and their families, and Stacey Mundo, former Behavior and Inclusion Analyst with the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia for a discussion on inclusive classrooms for young children with special needs. |
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Child Flight - Episode 203 |
What is School Readiness?
| Description: | Join Lara Glaser, Executive Director of the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia, as she answers the question: What is School Readiness? Learn what it means for your preschooler to be ready for school and how you can help make learning exciting and enjoyable for your child! |
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Child Flight - Episode 202 |
Choosing Quality Child Care #2
| Underwritten By: | Lakeshore Learning Materials |
| Description: | Join Nancy Walsh, ELCFV Professional Development and Education Manager, as we discuss Choosing Quality Child Care. Nancy explains how to look for and find the best early learning child care program for both you and your child. |
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Child Flight - Episode 13 |
Preventing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
| Description: | Alcohol consumption is the number one cause of preventable birth defects. Join Dixie Morgese, Executive Director of the Healthy Start Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties, and Kathryn Shea, President/CEO of the Florida Center for Child and Family Development and mother of an adopted son with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). Dixie and Kathryn discuss FAS causes and explain how expectant mothers can protect their babies from FAS. |
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Child Flight - Episode 12 |
Literacy and Your Little One
| Description: | Frances Keiser, author of the award-winning Pelican Pete series, and Cammie Newton, Volusia County Library Center Children's Librarian, discuss how to help your child love books and learning. |
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Child Flight - Episode 11 |
Postpartum Depression
| Description: | Healthy Start Director Dixie Morgese and Dr. Shoshana Bennett, author and postpartum depression expert, discuss how to differentiate between baby blues and the more serious postpartum depression. |
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Child Flight - Episode 10 |
Childhood Nutrition & Obesity
| Description: | Local pediatrician, Dr. Enas Iskander, discusses nutrition, eating habits, and the dangers of childhood obesity. |
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Child Flight - Episode 9 |
Musical Merriment
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| Description: | Eric Lenasbunt, musician and teacher, specializes in teaching young children math and literacy through music. Joins us for Musical Merriment as Eric shows how you can incorporate music into daily activities at home and in the classroom. |
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Child Flight - Episode 8 |
Unlock the Power of Blocks
| Description: | Ron Mohl of Lakeshore Learning Materials teaches parents how to “Unlock the Power of Blocks.” Simple blocks lead to vast learning. Watch as Ron shows parents how to get the most out of block play with their children. |
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Child Flight - Episode 6 |
Summer Museum Fun
| Underwritten By: | Anonymous Donor |
| Description: | Summer fun facilitates learning at MOAS (the Museum of Arts and Sciences). Watch as children explore exciting MOAS hands-on exhibits designed especially for little ones. |
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Child Flight - Episode 7 |
Implementing Effective Discipline
| Underwritten By: | Lakeshore Learning Materials |
| Description: | Dr. Becky Bailey joins us again as she continues her discussion of Conscious Discipline. Dr. Bailey shares how parents can use the Power of Perception and the Skill of Composure to improve children’s behavior help families become more tranquil. |
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Child Flight - Episode 5 |
Loving Discipline
| Underwritten By: | James Moore & Co., P.L., CPA and Consultants |
| Description: | Join Dr. Becky Bailey as she discusses how to use the Power of Perception and the Skill of Composure to gain and maintain composure using her Conscious Discipline approach. In this insightful dialogue, Dr. Bailey discusses her book Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline. |
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Child Flight - Episode 4 |
Voluntary Pre Kindergarten
| Description: | Voluntary Pre Kindergarten (VPK) is available to all Florida 4-year-olds. Marge Campany, Office of Early Learning/Department of Education VPK Northeast Facilitator, relays valuable information on how Florida’s free VPK helps prepare your child for success in school and beyond. |
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Child Flight - Episode 3 |
Brain Development and Early Attachment/Bonding
| Underwritten By: | Wachovia Bank |
| Description: | Bonding and early attachments are critical in maximizing brain development in early childhood. Your child’s brain will be about 90% of its adult size by age 5. Amazingly, parents and caregivers have the opportunity, before birth and beyond, to encourage brain development. Dr. Wil Blechman shares insights into what you can do help your child’s brain reach its fullest potential. Learn how activities, sights, sounds, nutrition, and consistent, loving, care can promote brain development. |
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Child Flight - Episode 2 |
Choosing Quality Child Care
| Underwritten By: | Lakeshore Learning Materials |
| Episode: |
Child Flight - Episode 1 |
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