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The Good Life in Early Life

The Good Life in Early Life

By: Nebraska Extension Early Childhood Program Area with Emily Manning Dr. Holly Hatton Ingrid Lindal Erin Kampbell Linda Reddish Katie Krause & LaDonna Werth
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 Early childhood, ages birth to eight, is the most rapid period of development in a human’s life, which can leave those surrounding a young child sprinting to keep up. Our mission on The Good Life in Early Life podcast is to share the latest happenings in early care and education in Nebraska. We delve into early childhood topics, providing relevant and reliable information to keep you up to date. Each episode features interviews with academic experts, educators, providers, families, or informed community members. The Good Life in Early Life, a production of Nebraska Extension, releases episodes twice a month September through May.
Episodes
  • S3E1: Supporting the Workforce- A New Approach to Substitutes in Early Childhood

    S3E1: Supporting the Workforce- A New Approach to Substitutes in Early Childhood
    Sep 9 2025
    In this episode of The Good Life in Early Life, we explore an innovative solution to one of early childhood education's most persistent challenges: finding qualified substitutes when educators and providers need time away from work. Host Emily Manning speaks with Jonathan Jank, President and CEO of the Seward County Chamber & Development Partnernship, and Tracy Gordon, Executive Director of the Nebraska Association for the Education of Young Children, about their collaboration to create a statewide substitute network tailored for Nebraska’s early childhood programs.
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  • S2E16: 4-H: Nurturing the Process and Building Lifelong Learners

    S2E16: 4-H: Nurturing the Process and Building Lifelong Learners
    Jun 4 2025
    In this episode, we sit down with a 4-H Educator, Ann Dobesh, to explore why valuing the process—rather than just the final product—is so important for youth and young children. We talk about how meaningful time spent with an adult can spark curiosity, build confidence, and support the development of lifelong learners. Our conversation highlights how both success and mistakes offer powerful learning opportunities, and how allowing space for mistakes can help young people discover their interests, passions, and potential.
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  • S2E15: Beyond Old MacDonald- Building Joyful Classrooms with Music

    S2E15: Beyond Old MacDonald- Building Joyful Classrooms with Music
    May 13 2025
    Discover how every educator can confidently bring music into their classroom, regardless of musical background. With guests, Jentry Barrett (Nebraska Extension) and Mollie von Kampen (Ruth Staples Child Development Lab), this episode offers practical tips and heartfelt encouragement, reminding us that with a little practice and a lot of heart, your voice is more than enough to inspire young learners through song. Resources Jentry’s research- https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/famconfacpub/322/ Kindermusick- https://www.kindermusik.com/
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