A podcast where we dive deep into all things little over the first five years, exploring the joys and challenges of parenting and early childhood education. Each week, hosts Colin and Yolanda will bring you insights and advice from experts in the field, as well as stories and tips from parents like you. Whether you're a new parent, an experienced educator, or somewhere in between, you'll find something of value in our discussions.
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We're closing out the year by kicking off Season 3 of Circle Time! In this episode, we are excited to introduce you to our new cohost, Yoland Owens. We chat a bit with Yoland about her journey and what inspired her to join Circle Time. We'll also be discussing our plans for the upcoming season. As always, thank you for joining for another episode o…
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Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, and Family with Colin and Yolanda
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In this episode of Circle Time, Colin and Yolanda explore the topic of discussing Santa Claus with young children and navigating holiday traditions with extended family. As parents and early childhood educators, they know firsthand the importance of being thoughtful and intentional about how we introduce holiday traditions to young children, and ho…
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COSI, STEM, and Early Education with Stephen White
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Phonological Awareness with Dr. Shayne Piasta
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Adapting Home Environments for Littles With Special Needs with Jennifer Haddow
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Business Minds meets the staff of Indeed
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The young scholars of Business Minds learn about diversity and inclusion at a Fortune 500 company. They want to ensure that change will happen in the boardroom.
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Tantrums - Why They Happen. What Can We Do? with Dr. Tyanna Snider
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On the show today we're throwing a fit over this week's episode that will make you want to scream. With joy that is over all the tips and insights provided by our cohost. Dr. Tyanna Snyder, a pediatric psychologist at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Every day she is working with families on a range of topics from picky eaters to sleep problems. In …
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STEM and Early Learners with Dr. Mandy McCormick Smith
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On the show today we’re talking changes, making mistakes, and getting STEM-y as we dive into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with early learners. This episodes guest co-host comes to us from the College Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University. Dr. Mandy McCormick Smith is an Assistant Professor of STEM Education in the D…
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Business Minds Kids Meets Ryan Dunn: Quarantine Edition
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Business Minds Kids interviewed Ryan Dunn of Basil Me Lemonade. Mr. Dunn started testing out different ingredients to make a healthy lemonade for elderly people at his local YMCA. Even though, Chemistry was not Mr. Dunn's favorite subject in high school. He discovered a way to eliminate over-processed sugar in tasty drinks. Basil Me is so so good. …
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Business Minds Kids Meets Yolanda Owen: Quarantine Edition
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Business Minds Kids sit down with Yolanda Owens of IWI Fresh (Farm-to-Skin Spa) in Atlanta, GA. What was your greatest inspiration as a child? How was the transition from corporate America to being a business owner? What advice do you have for young African Americans?
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Teaching the ABCs with Dr. Shayne Piasta
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Ah - Bu - Kuh - Du. How well do we actually know our ABCs, and how effective are we at teaching this critical first step in reading to our littles? Today’s guest, Dr. Shayne Piasta, is an Associate Professor of Reading and Literature in Early and Middle Childhood in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the Ohio State University. She also is a…
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Business Minds Kids Meets Ryan Wilson: Quarantine Edition
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Quarantine Edition Business Minds Kids were delighted to do a zoom call with Ryan Wilson, the co-founder of The Gathering Spot to find out what still drives him as an entrepreneur during unprecedented times. Why is it important to have the community involved with the Gathering Spot? What advice would you give to entrepreneurs during this COVID-19 p…
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Business Minds Kids Meets Stephen Warren : Quarantine Edition
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Quarantine Edition Business Minds Kids were fortunate enough to conduct a zoom call with Financial Advisor, Stephen Warren from Capstone Financial. Mr. Warren dropped gems about generational wealth and how students should be financially responsible at a young age. Also, Mr. Warren's first job was at Subway at the age of 13! Wow! Questions: What’s t…
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Business Minds Kids Meets Reunekiea Williams: Quarantine Edition
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Pre-Social Distancing Business Minds Kids had the privilege to conducted an interview with @reunek to talk about her knowledge as a financial advisor. So much many gems were dropped. Reunekiea Williams advised the young scholars, “do not get a credit card just to buy the flashy electronics”. “Establish good credit so it will fund your dreams"…
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Business Minds Kids Meet Ricky Makerson: Quarantine Edition
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Quarantine Edition Business Minds Kids were fortunate enough to conduct a zoom call with Business Leader Ricky Makerson, Co-Partner of Blue Fletch. Mr. Makerson was very encouraging by informing the young scholars to dream big and to do your research. He dropped gems about the importance of mentorship, communication and partnership. Questions asked…
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Business Minds Kids Meet Jessica Dawson: Quarantine Edition
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Pre Social Distance Era, the young scholars of Business Minds Kids met Jessica Dawson of Coca Cola in Atlanta, GA. Ms. Dawson inspired scholars by letting them know they should continue to keep their light shining bright and not to dim it for anyone! Check out the episode
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Business Minds Kids Meet Panama Jackson: Quarantine Edition
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Quarantine Episode Business Minds Kids conducted a zoom call with award-winning writer Panama Jackson, co-creator of Very Smart Brothers. Mr. Jackson discussed his childhood and his passion for the black experience. He also dropped gems about always finishing a task and never quitting!
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Business Minds Kids Meet Poster Child J1: Quarantine Edition
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*Quarantine Edition* Business Minds Kids conducted an incredible interview with Poster Child J1, the head of Hip Hop for Pandora Music. J1 dropped so many tips about interviewing skills and how the art of Djing helps him in his current career. Please check it out.
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Business Minds Kids Meet Konata Nicholason: Quarantine Edition
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Write down your goal and don’t look in any direction but ahead! Prior to social distance, Mr. Konata Nicholason encouraged the scholars of Business Minds to write down their goals. He also motivated them to think about their superpower and the power of one's thoughts. “Don’t ever think your thoughts are not powerful enough! You have ideas just like…
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Business Minds Kids Meet AJ Joiner: Quarantine Edition
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The young scholars of Business Minds were able to interview AJ Joiner about his career as a book publisher and how success is not discovered overnight. "You have to build things brick by brick". We hope you love it.
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Business Minds Kids' Meet Female Lawyers: Quarantine Edition
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Business Minds Kids talks to 3 powerful female attorneys from Atlanta, GA. Let's see what they learned. How do you deal with rejection? How did your past shape you for your profession? What are your challenges as a female lawyer?
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Health and Wellness with Dr. Sarah Denny
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Today’s guest co-host is making a home visit and answering your questions on pediatric wellness. Dr. Sarah Denny is an attending physician in the Division of Primary Care Pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and as an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. She is the Co-Chair of Injury, …
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Business Minds' Kids meet David Shands: Quarantine Edition
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Future Successors supports a youth group called Business Minds that travels around Atlanta, GA and other cities to build strong relationships with today's business leaders. Business Minds' Kids learn from the best and take notes along the way to become tomorrow's business leaders. Please view the magic unfold. This is our very first episode with Da…
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Business Minds Kids Meet Huff Post: Quarantine Edition
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Business Minds Kids took their talents to Washington, DC and made a stop at the world-known Huff Post to interview two astounding journalists, Ms. Julia Craven and Mr. Phil Lewis. What steps did you take to get to your current career? How is it being an African-American journalist? What advice can you give to your young viewers?…
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Arts Around Columbus with Tom Katzenmeyer
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From kitchen refrigerators to city skyscrapers, guest co-host, and president and CEO of the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Tom Katzenmeyer knows the importance of art for our littles in our community. This special arts edition of Circle Time is part of our month-long art celebration "ARTober!" You can join in on the ARTober fun by joining our virtu…
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Kindergarten Readiness and a Community Approach with Jane Leach
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Today’s guest co-host is a lifelong educator now tasked with a big mission for the future of our community. As executive director of Future Ready Columbus, Jane Leach is working with the public, private and community partners to ensure every child in Franklin County enters kindergarten ready for lifelong success. The Bright By Text service Jane men…
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Business Minds Kids Meet ReeCee Hollans: Quarantine Edition
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ReeCee Hollans of Adidas tell us how her love for Basketball created many opportunities for career and brought her to Adidas in a management role. Sky is the limit!
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Business Minds Kids Meet Judah Beats: Quarantine Edition
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Young scholars of Business Minds were able to conduct an interview with Judah Beats. Washington, DC. native that produced beats for Wale and Tabi Bonney just to name a few. The scholars were impressed by the Go-Go genre music. Mr. Judah also told them that you are never too young or too old to fulfill your dream.…
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Brain Development and Children’s Critical First Years with Dr. Laura Justice
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On the show today, a billion tiny connections to be made and using a goose to do it. Today’s guest co-host is a name to know in early childhood! Dr. Laura Justice is a language scientist, an expert on children’s literacy intervention, and is a Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology at Ohio State University. In 2005, Laura received the Pr…
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Business Minds Kids Meet Rashan Ali
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The scholars of Business Minds had a wonderful experience by conducting a candid interview with Ms. Rashan Ali during the stay-at-home order. Ms. Ali spoke about her athletic and collegiate years that paved the way to many opportunities in her career as a journalist with mainstream media. Also, she stated that going to a Historically Black College …
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Business Minds Kids Meet Johnathan Sims: Quarantine Edition
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Business Minds interviewed the incredible Johnathan Sims about his music journey as an intern of a popular Atlanta radio station to currently managing R & B singer Jacquees.
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The Power of Kindness and Giving Back with Kathy Jackson
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On the show today way to instill kindness and giving in your little. Columbus Ohio’s Remarkable Woman of 2020, and serving as volunteer extraordinaire at South Side Early Learning, Kathy Jackson, knows a thing or two about teaching kindness and how to get involved in our communities regardless of our age. From South Side Early Learning in Columbus,…
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Business Minds Kids Meet Shaquita Smith: Quarantine Edition
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Ms. Smith enlighten the group of young scholars about staying true to your calling and everything will align for you.
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On the show today a little secret on squashing those back to school jitters. Assistant Director of Family and Student Services Thia Thissen discusses strategies for easing first day of school anxiety for littles and parents. From South Side Early Learning in Columbus, OH gather round for Circle Time. Support the show…
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Business Minds Kids Meet Dontell Jefferson : Quarantine Edition
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The young scholars of Business Minds were able to conduct an interview with Dontell Jefferson about his journey to the NBA and one of his discussions with NBA legend Michael Jordan.
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Business Minds Kids Meet Maurice Johnson: Quarantine Edition
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Mr. Johnson dropped so many gems about how just showing up will put you in the room with people you would've never thought of and what he is doing during Quarantine.
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