# child care (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover child care. Page: Feed: --- ## [August 20, 2026: What dogs can teach us about dementia; 'Moments that Made Us'](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_b8bf33be-e79b-4ba5-acf5-3b50afe807c5&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-20 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ Dementia is not limited to people. Dogs get it too. Breakthroughs for one species may benefit another. Andrea Dukakis visits a canine lab at Colorado State University for our series Aging Matters. Then, if you're 65 or older, NPR wants you to take on their first Senior Podcast Challenge! Later, CPR investigative reporter Ben Markus explains how the suicide of a man at DIA highlights the state's… [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/b8bf33be-e79b-4ba5-acf5-3b50afe807c5/260820_Thursday_August_20_2026_CM_PODCAST_A_SEG.mp3) ## [August 18, 2026: Could rye help farmers weather the drought?; State law targets rideshare safety](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_568c5c44-2a0f-4826-b61b-8ba522fa0ec4&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-18 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ The San Luis Valley grows many of Colorado’s potatoes, barley and wheat. But there's another crop that could help farmers weather the drought. We'll explore the Rye Resurgence Project. Then, rideshare companies have new rules they have to follow in Colorado to keep riders safe. We get context from Purplish. Plus, answering a Colorado Wonders question about what drew Nicola Tesla to the state in… [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/568c5c44-2a0f-4826-b61b-8ba522fa0ec4/260818_Tuesday_August_18_2026_PODCAST_A.mp3) ## 371: Finding Your Fire in Early Childhood Education with LaTroya of The Preschool Posse _2026-08-18 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail What happens when the passion that brought you into early childhood education starts to feel like burnout? Kate Woodward Young sits down with LaTroya B. of The Preschool Posse for an honest, energizing conversation about finding your fire again—and realizing you don't have to do this work alone. They talk burnout, mentorship, leadership, and the kind of practical support educators… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19660944-371-finding-your-fire-in-early-childhood-education-with-latroya-of-the-preschool-posse.mp3) ## [August 17, 2026: Victor Marx and a divided state GOP; Converting a coal mine into a solar farm](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_26d80b64-8a7c-47d0-803d-fcd83ccbabe8&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-17 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ Republicans in Colorado are divided over their gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx and over the party's general direction. Then, did White House officials brainstorm ways to punish Colorado? Also, Molson Coors reimagines its coal mine in Keenesburg as a solar farm. Then, the urgent effort to save Bent's Old Fort in the San Luis Valley. And we re-share radio poems with David Rothman. [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/26d80b64-8a7c-47d0-803d-fcd83ccbabe8/260817_A_Seg_4_POD.mp3) ## [August 14, 2026: History Colorado marks the state's 150th with a nod to the Women's Bank of Denver](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_2f36da1b-e8ec-421d-878a-f1ceda46128e&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-14 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ Not that long ago, women seeking a loan or line of credit faced invasive questions from bankers: "Are you planning on having children?" "What type of birth control are you using?" "Where's your husband?" Against that backdrop, in the 1970s, The Women's Bank of Denver was founded, changing financial lives for generations. Their story is now showcased at History Colorado to celebrate the… [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/2f36da1b-e8ec-421d-878a-f1ceda46128e/260814_Friday_August_14_2026_CM_PODCAST_ASeg.mp3) ## [August 13, 2026: New state historian; Next chapter for neighborhood of proposed Broncos; Mark Stevens' latest thriller](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_7ae760f3-9cfc-4b71-ac92-58207ed2217e&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-13 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ Nicki Gonzales, Colorado’s new state historian has deep roots in Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. It’s one reason she’s forged an expertise in the history of the American West. Particularly interested in race relations and social and political movements, Gonzales has plans for what she hopes to accomplish during her year-long tenure. Then, the neighborhood next to where the Denver… [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/7ae760f3-9cfc-4b71-ac92-58207ed2217e/260813_Thursday_August_13_2026_CM_PODCAST_A_SEG.mp3) ## 370: Game-Changers for Managing Staff Training and Compliance in Childcare with Cindy Morgan _2026-08-13 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate and Cindy Morgan tackle something every childcare director needs but few actually have: written Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for staff training and compliance. They dig into why keeping training records organized is such a common violation across states, and how easy it is to lose track of CPR renewals, background checks,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19634839-370-game-changers-for-managing-staff-training-and-compliance-in-childcare-with-cindy-morgan.mp3) ## [August 12, 2026: A protest that helped launch a movement](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_8169a4f0-dc18-4383-b7a9-e487771b0dce&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-12 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ You can draw a line between a protest in Denver and the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. A half century later, the fight for access continues. Today we share some of that history with NPR's podcast, "The Sunday Story," hosted by Ayesha Rascoe with guests Joseph Shapiro from NPR and CPR's Stephanie Wolf, and we look ahead at the current challenges. Then, the world premiere of a play… [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/8169a4f0-dc18-4383-b7a9-e487771b0dce/A_SEG.mp3) ## [August 11, 2026: Why kids are more susceptible than ever before to porn and what parents need to know](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_407634fe-ecb9-48c7-a542-2aa23f8f84e5&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-11 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ Research finds that kids are exposed to online pornography more often, and at younger ages, than ever before, thanks to technology and social media. The effects are often damaging, negatively shaping how they understand relationships, consent, and even their own bodies. We speak with Craig Knippenberg, a licensed clinical social worker, family therapist and author about the trend and what parents… [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/407634fe-ecb9-48c7-a542-2aa23f8f84e5/260811_Tuesday_August_11_2026_CM_PODCAST_A_SEG.mp3) ## 369: Are You Really Preparing Your Early Childhood Staff or Just Checking Boxes? _2026-08-11 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate Woodward Young drops some serious truth bombs about why handing a new hire a handbook and saying "let us know if you have questions" just doesn't cut it. She breaks down the real difference between orientation, training, and onboarding, and why completing a training checklist doesn't automatically mean someone is competent. Kate… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19540752-369-are-you-really-preparing-your-early-childhood-staff-or-just-checking-boxes.mp3) ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dKxyHdMPCgeu) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [August 10, 2026: Creating a sustainable golf course that's wildlife, pollinator and plant-friendly](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_cc58f953-e1e9-49d9-91a9-0576ca70f71b&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-10 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ When it comes to wildlife and water use, golf courses have room for improvement. Today, a one-of-a-kind partnership between golfers and the botanic gardens. Then, the town of Kremmling has pulled itself out of a water crisis, for now. And on her album "Appalachia," a Ouray singer-songwriter contrasts her hometown mountains with her adopted Rockies. [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/cc58f953-e1e9-49d9-91a9-0576ca70f71b/260810_A_Seg_4_POD.mp3) ## [August 7, 2026: Investigating law enforcement's hiring practices; A sense of place in the San Luis Valley](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_f37cbdb0-2c98-4b60-8145-5f647a3ae8f7&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-07 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ A sheriff's office is under federal scrutiny for its hiring practices; the effects could ripple across the state. Then, filmmaker Rick Vigil is preserving the oral history of people who call the San Luis Valley home. Also, what to know about staying safe from lightning. And singer/songwriter Isaac Slade returns to Colorado to wish his home state a happy 150th. [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/f37cbdb0-2c98-4b60-8145-5f647a3ae8f7/260807_Friday_August_7_2026_CM_PODCAST_ASeg.mp3) ## [The NCGA leaves ... for now](https://reivesreport.substack.com/p/the-ncga-leaves-for-now) _2026-08-07 · Rep. Robert Reives · Reives Report_ Legislators will return to Raleigh for post-election votes in November and early December. ## [August 6, 2026: Colorado's political history filled with firsts amid attempted setbacks; Colorado River water plan](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_0b4809c4-a1ba-4ffe-9bfe-fc59e1b74bd4&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-06 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ Since it became a state 150 years ago, Colorado's political identity has always been hard to pin down. You might say... it's purplish! But it's also been a leader in things like women's suffrage and civil rights. We explore some of that history today with Purplish. Then, the Colorado River makes life possible for some 40 million people from here to Southern California, but making sure there's… [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/0b4809c4-a1ba-4ffe-9bfe-fc59e1b74bd4/260806_Thursday_August_6_2026_A_Seg_4Pod.mp3) ## 368: The Greatest Career Moves for Longtime Early Childhood Leaders With Erica Saccoccio _2026-08-06 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate and Erica sit down for a really inspiring chat about what's next when you've spent decades in early childhood education. Erica shares her incredible 27-year journey from furniture sales to childcare director in just four months, to opening her own chain of schools! They dig into recognizing early childhood as a true profession,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19540685-368-the-greatest-career-moves-for-longtime-early-childhood-leaders-with-erica-saccoccio.mp3) ## [August 5, 2026: At age 97, Roy Romer says he's humbled as he reflects on Colorado, state of politics today](https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_8706_a7078aa5-5f68-4b9a-9b3d-09c98a806f33&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpod.cpr.org%2Fcm) _2026-08-05 · podcasts@cpr.org (Colorado Public Radio) · Colorado Matters_ Colorado just tuned 150. Roy Romer jokes he's been alive for most of that time. The former three-term governor is 97 and just donated his papers to Metropolitan State University of Denver. We ask him to look back, and to look forward, along with MSUD's provost and historian Matt Makley. Then, an Aurora Police Officer is indicted in the shooting death of a Black man during a traffic stop. CPR's Ava… [Listen](https://dovetail.prxu.org/8706/a7078aa5-5f68-4b9a-9b3d-09c98a806f33/260805_Wednesday_August_5_2026_CM_PODCAST_A_SEG.mp3) ## 367: What’s the Real Problem Holding Your Childcare Center Back? With Danielle Credeur _2026-08-04 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail In this episode, you'll meet Danielle, who has spent nearly 35 years in early childhood education, and her story of how she got there is genuinely heartwarming! She sits down to talk about leading multiple childcare centers, the real challenges of managing diverse teams, and why listening to understand beats listening to respond every time. The big conversation? Switching… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19540578-367-what-s-the-real-problem-holding-your-childcare-center-back-with-danielle-credeur.mp3) ## 366: The Greatest Secrets to Managing Change and Growing Your Childcare Center with Confidence with Cindy Morgan _2026-07-30 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate sits down with Cindy Morgan from One Place Childcare to dig into a topic every early childhood leader needs to hear — "Change is inevitable. Growth is optional." Cindy shares her incredible journey from family childcare to running a massive nonprofit food program, and now helping centers ditch the paper chaos with smart, cloud-based… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19528586-366-the-greatest-secrets-to-managing-change-and-growing-your-childcare-center-with-confidence-with-cindy-morgan.mp3) ## 365: How Can Women Lead Boldly Without Apology in Early Childhood Education? With Amy Cowan _2026-07-28 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate chats with Amy Cowan, CEO of Ivy Brook Academy, about her incredible journey from public school teacher to leading a franchise with 60+ locations! Amy shares how a strong female mentor helped shape her leadership style, why saying "yes" to uncomfortable opportunities is where real growth happens, and what it means to be bold but… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19523692-365-how-can-women-lead-boldly-without-apology-in-early-childhood-education-with-amy-cowan.mp3) ## 364: The Surprising Truth About Vendor Hall Swag, Discounts, and Building Genuine Relationships with Alisha Kriege _2026-07-23 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail Get ready for conference season! In this episode, Kate and Alisha break down how to make the most of vendor halls at early childhood education conferences. Think of it less like trick-or-treating for swag and more like a strategic opportunity to find the right partners for your program. They share smart tips like coming prepared with questions, knowing your budget and inventory,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19511808-364-the-surprising-truth-about-vendor-hall-swag-discounts-and-building-genuine-relationships-with-alisha-kriege.mp3) ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2RCBiuf1EORg) _2026-07-23 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## 363: The Secret to Recruiting College Students and Spouses Who Turn Into Lifelong Educators with Jennifer Clements _2026-07-21 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate talks to Jennifer Clements, who shares her journey from growing up in her mom's home daycare to running three childcare centers in Kansas. She dives into the unique challenges of serving military families and college students, and how building a true "village" became the heart of her business. Jennifer also gets real about the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19436551-363-the-secret-to-recruiting-college-students-and-spouses-who-turn-into-lifelong-educators-with-jennifer-clements.mp3) ## 362: The Hidden Financial Impact of Quality Ratings Nobody Tells You About with Coach Rae _2026-07-16 · ChildCare Conversations with Kate and Carrie_ Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Childcare Conversations, Kate sits down with Coach Rae — an early childhood education specialist and consultant — to bust some myths about quality rating systems. They dig into why these systems aren't about control, but accountability and funding. One of the biggest takeaways? Transparency matters! When directors share the real financial picture with staff,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19465527-362-the-hidden-financial-impact-of-quality-ratings-nobody-tells-you-about-with-coach-rae.mp3) ## [North Carolina has a budget](https://reivesreport.substack.com/p/north-carolina-has-a-budget) _2026-07-09 · Rep. Robert Reives · Reives Report_ After more than 1,000 days without a comprehensive budget, Governor Stein signed one into law. ## [A Recap on January](https://reivesreport.substack.com/p/a-recap-on-january) _2026-01-27 · Rep. Robert Reives · Reives Report_ The NCGA continues to shirk its duty to fund Medicaid, teacher pay raises and more. ## [North Carolina Gerrymandered Once Again](https://reivesreport.substack.com/p/north-carolina-gerrymandered-once) _2025-10-29 · Rep. Robert Reives · Reives Report_ "You mark this day. Mark this day. Because one day they're coming to you and they're going to ask you to do something that you just can't do." [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/177384954/d876c2844a6bbb0f8208b1b2f10c902c.mp3) ## [One Big Mess for North Carolina](https://reivesreport.substack.com/p/one-big-mess-for-north-carolina) _2025-07-17 · Rep. Robert Reives · Reives Report_ New federal policies will leave North Carolina on the hook for billions ## [Why I Supported the House Budget](https://reivesreport.substack.com/p/why-i-supported-the-house-budget) _2025-05-27 · Rep. Robert Reives · Reives Report_ This is an ongoing negotiation, not a final product ## [Crossover passes by at the NCGA](https://reivesreport.substack.com/p/crossover-passes-by-at-the-ncga) _2025-05-14 · Rep. Robert Reives · Reives Report_ More than 700 bills filed by Democrats were sent to Rules to die this year ## [Town Halls + Budget Season](https://reivesreport.substack.com/p/town-halls-budget-season) _2025-04-25 · Rep. Robert Reives · Reives Report_ Updates from the past few weeks ## [Gov. Stein delivers State of the State Address](https://reivesreport.substack.com/p/gov-stein-delivers-state-of-the-state) _2025-03-14 · Rep. Robert Reives · Reives Report_ The Governor struck a bipartisan tone while standing up for public schools and working families ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TXiIb7soyCdA) _2025-03-14 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [Quick update about DOGE and NC](https://reivesreport.substack.com/p/quick-update-about-doge-and-nc) _2025-03-07 · Rep. Robert Reives · Reives Report_ A slash-and-burn approach to "government efficiency" is hurting North Carolinians.