Permission to Prioritize: Intro to Making It and Whole Child, Whole Life

 Listeners will get a brief, 3 min, overview of prioritizing our learning in as youth development professionals. We then interview our guest on the topic, Stephanie Malia Krauss, author of Making It and Whole Child, Whole Life and give a brief synopsis of her work and the content in the books.  Lastly, we take what we have covered and apply it to our daily practice.  You can find more about Stephanie and her works at her website.

 Listeners can enjoy a different format for this special edition episode with only one segment of Maria and Ashley discussing entering into Fall in youth work, preparing for professional development, and looking at change through a different mindset.

 Listeners can enjoy a different format for this special edition episode with only one segment of Maria and Ashley discussing summer self-care, what brings them joy, and how they approach work-life balance differently at this point in their careers. 

 Listeners will get a brief, 3 min, overview of Hopeful Purpose as a 4-H Thriving MOdel indicator. We then interview our guest on the topic, Dr. Casey Mull, State 4-H Program Leader with Purdue University.  Lastly, we take what we have covered and apply it to our daily practice.   Segment 1 starts at :38, segment 2 starts at 7:41, segment 3 starts at 46:05.  

 Listeners will get a brief, 3 min, overview of Growth Mindset. We then interview our guest on the topic, Arch Smith, former 4-H Director and Program Leader- Georgia 4-H. We will have a conversation with Arch about his views on growth mindset and ways to hone these skills. Lastly, we take what we have covered and apply it to our daily practice.   Segment 1 starts at :34, segment 2 starts at 5:57, segment 3 starts at 40:29. 

Listeners will get a brief, 3 min, overview of inclusion as it relates to our second episode topic in the series: accommodations and adaptations to include youth with all abilities. We then interview our guest on the topic, Kari Valentine, 4-H volunteer and mom who holds certifications in accommodations for young people. We will have a conversation with Kari about where to start by keeping the young person at the center of our work. Lastly, we take what we have covered and apply it to our daily practice.   Segment 1 starts at :34, segment 2 starts at 6:11, segment 3 starts at 30:38. We will continue to provide more resources and links here to help you navigate inclusion.

Listeners will get a brief, 3 min, overview of inclusion and what to expect in the next few episodes as we kick off a series on the topic. We then interview our experts on the topic, Candi Dierenfield, 4-H State Specialized Agent in Volunteer Management with Florida 4-H and Megan Hoffman, 4-H Youth Development Specialist with North Dakota State. We will have a conversation with them about inclusive practices in their states as well as their work with CYFAR.  Lastly, we take what we have covered and apply it to our daily practice and welcome special guest Alyssa Olvera, a CYFAR attendee and recruitment specialist working with the Next Chapter Program in Nebraska.    Segment 1 starts at :34, segment 2 starts at 6:11, segment 3 starts at 30:38. Click here to learn more about CYFAR and they work being done across the country. 

Listeners will get a brief, 3 min, overview of empowering teens in leadership roles. We then interview our expert on the topic, Dr. Rachel Noble Guidugli, Extension Specialist and
Interim Assistant Extension Director for Kentucky 4-H  , about teen leadership opportunities and empowering them in youth programs. Lastly, we take what we have covered and apply it to our daily practice.    Segment 1 starts at :34, segment 2 starts at 6:11, segment 3 starts at 30:38.

Join us for a special episode as we reflect on and celebrate Nebraska 4-H Month coming to a close. In this special format, we will hear from Dr. Kathleen Lodl- Associate Dean for UNL Extension and NE State 4-H Program leader, several educators and some 4-H members in our programs about what it means to them to belong. 

Listeners will get a brief, 3 min, overview defining adolescents and what makes this age group unique. We then interview our expert on the topic, Dr. Jennifer Skuza, Associate Dean for Minnesota Extension and Minnesota State 4-H Program Director, about her research and insights into the learning of middle school aged youth. Lastly, we take what we have covered and apply it to our daily practice.  Find more information on Dr. Skuza's research and publications here.  Segment 1 starts at :34, segment 2 starts at 6:35, segment 3 starts at 39:41.