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Early Years

Early Years

By: WDBJ7
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 The Early Years podcast is an extension of WDBJ7's weekly segment that aims to educate parents about current issues affecting families. Host Kimberly McBroom also highlights inspiring stories involving kids and teens.2022 Politics & Government
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  • 7. "Hilinski's Hope": Raising awareness about student athlete mental health

    7. "Hilinski's Hope": Raising awareness about student athlete mental health
    Oct 10 2023

    The Hilinski's Hope foundation was born from the heartbreaking loss of a college football player to suicide. Mark and Kym Hilinski lost their middle son, Tyler to suicide in 20-18. Soon afterwards, they began Hilinski's Hope, an effort to eliminate the stigma of mental health issues among student athletes. In the latest edition of our "Early Years" podcast, we spoke with the Hilinski's about their mission of hope.
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    15 mins
  • 6. Behold Be Gold

    6. Behold Be Gold
    Sep 12 2023

    September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Kimberly McBroom is talking with a young woman who we first met a couple of years ago.  Her name is Juanita Prada. She is a childhood cancer survivor and the creator of an awareness movement called "Behold, Be Gold." 
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    22 mins
  • 5. Back to School Mental Readiness

    5. Back to School Mental Readiness
    Aug 8 2023
    Students are heading back to school over the next several weeks. School supplies are important, but so is their mental and emotional wellness. We're chatting today with Karen Garlow, the Supervisor of Counseling for Roanoke County Public Schools about how families can get prepared for what the new school year might bring.
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    11 mins
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