A Flourishing Start: The ABCs of Child & Family Well-being

It seems like everyone is talking about mental health and well-being, but a unique group has been pushed aside for far too long: zero to five-year-olds and their families. Join A Flourishing Start Podcast, a guilt and shame-free online community, to be in conversation with other parents and to learn scientific and cultural-based information about early childhood mental health from professional experts. This is a community where you will finally feel like you belong; we laugh, we cry, and together, we learn how to build a flourishing start for our youngest humans.

A Flourishing Start: The ABCs of Child & Family Well-being is a kids podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts A Flourishing Start: The ABCs of Child & Family Well-being, a kids show with 18 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Doulas: A Lifeline for Expectant and New Parents

  Mar 27, 202547 minS3

  <p>In this episode, our guests discuss the role of doulas in maternal and family health, sharing personal experiences and insights into the challenges faced by young parents, particularly those from at-risk communities. Additionally, our host Esme and guests Tamar Sebesta and Amy Chen explore the importance of doula services, including the Medi-Cal doula benefit, the barriers to accessing these services, and the need for better education and resources within the healthcare system. Tamar Sebesta, a guest on this episode became a teen mom at 15. She had no idea what to expect when she enrolled in college as the first...

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  Episode #4

  Federal Advocacy 101 for Parents & Caregivers

  Mar 13, 202551 minS3

  <p>This conversation explores the multifaceted nature of advocacy, and how parents and caregivers can get involved. This episode features three amazing guest speakers. Sonja Tonnesen-Casalegno, Esq. is a social justice attorney, innovator, child of activists, and parent to two amazing children. Klarissa Reynoso is the Senior Program and Policy Manager for the Youth Justice Team at the National Center for Youth Law. Lastly, Deyci Carrillo López is a proud product of Guanajuato, México and East Oakland, California; she is an author, abolitionist and poet.</p><p>Our guests discuss their personal journeys, the structure of the federal go...

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  Episode #3

  Navigating Parenthood - How parents of young children are helping others find the resources they need

  Feb 20, 20251h 19mS3

  <p>In this episode of A Flourishing Start podcast, the host and guests discuss the critical need for more resources, and support with resource navigation, for families with young children in California. Esmeralda is joined by Quijay and three parents of young children: Kat, Jryana, and Axel. Together, they dive into the  challenges of parenting, especially for those whose own experiences growing up were impacted by the foster care system. The conversation highlights the importance of creating accessible information and guidance to help parents find the support they need. As part of a collaborative effort between the National Center for Y...

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  Episode #2

  Housing Insecurity: The Hidden Reality of Many Families with Young Children

  Nov 22, 202448 minS3

  <p>Content warning: This episode includes discussion of topics such as childhood trauma, family separation, and personal experiences of housing insecurity and homelessness. These are important, and emotionally challenging, topics. If this doesn’t feel like the right content for you to engage with today, please skip this episode. This episode delves into the often-overlooked issue of homelessness among families with young children, highlighting the alarming statistics and personal stories that illustrate the impact of housing insecurity on families. Host Esmeralda Cortez Rosales engages with experts Chantelle Wilkinson and Mariah Corder to dispel myths surrounding homelessness, discuss the role of th...

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  ABCs, 1-2-3s, and Big Feelings: Why Social-Emotional Learning in Critical in Early Education

  Nov 7, 202441 minS3

  <p>This podcast episode explores the significance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in early childhood education. Host Esmeralda Cortez Rosales engages with experts Pam Cajucom and Lolade Gbadebo to discuss the importance of SEL, its impact on children's development, and practical strategies for parents and educators to incorporate SEL in daily interactions with children. </p> <p>Pam is a School Health Education Consultant charged with leading Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health, at  the California Department of Education’s Office of School-Based Health Program in the Whole Child Division. Prior to taking on this role in October 2023, Pam gained over 20 year...

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