Small Talk Tahoe

Special Gala Teaser!

Get a sneak preview of our Live Virtual Gala - coming Thursday, November 18, 2021. Get your free ticket at KidZoneMuseum.org/gala [https://kidzonemuseum.org/gala/]. Small Talk Tahoe theme music is by audionautix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/small-talk-tahoe/message

Close to Home - Sjalla Schneekloth and Kevin Tomlin

Själla Schneekloth and Kevin Tomlin of Sierra Community House [https://sierracommunityhouse.org/] share an important new program called Close to Home. This program seeks to prevent violence in our community through education and community engagement. Think we don't suffer violence here? Then listen up. Learn more about the program at https://sierracommunityhouse.org/close-to-home/ [https://sierracommunityhouse.org/close-to-home/]. Contact Kevin at 775-298-0171 or  Själla at 530-414-7399. Anyone in crisis can call the hotline 24x7 at 800-736-1060. Small Talk Tahoe theme music is by Audionautix.com. KidZone Museum is a non-profit children's museum in Truckee, California. Book your playtime at https://www.KidZoneMuseum.org [https://www.KidZoneMuseum.org] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/small-talk-tahoe/message

Social interactions, conversations, and discoveries in early childhood - Yvonne Logan

Señora Yvonne Logan is a transitional kindergarten teacher in the dual language immersion program at Kings Beach Elementary. She explains that language, social interactions, and play are fundamental to how the kids learn in her classroom. She provides tips on how to speak and interact with kids, and reminds us all to stay calm and parent on. Small Talk Tahoe theme music is by Audionautix.com. KidZone Museum reopens to members for indoor play on September 22, 2021!!! Read all the details and book your play time at https://kidzonemuseum.org/reopening/ [https://kidzonemuseum.org/reopening/] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/small-talk-tahoe/message

Children and Our Humane Society - Erin Ellis

Erin Ellis is the Community Engagement Director for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. She is a mom to three children and one dog. We chat about children and pets, and some of our Humane Society's very unique offerings for families here in Tahoe. Connect with Erin at erin@hstt.org or 530-582-2472. Learn about all the programs at www.hhst.org [http://http://kidzonemuseum.org/tours]. Small Talk Tahoe theme music is by Audionautix.com. Learn more about KidZone Museum by booking a Discovery Tour at http://kidzonemuseum.org/tours [http://kidzonemuseum.org/tours] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/small-talk-tahoe/message

Eyecare for Your Kids - Dr. Christie Jackson

Dr. Christie Jackson is an optometrist and mom to 2 young children. Her practice is Truckee Family Eyecare [http://truckeefamilyeyecare.com], located just across the street from KidZone Museum. Christie shares a wealth of information for parents on how to support healthy vision for their children. She talks about red flags in small children (when to seek an evaluation) and her recommendation that every child have an eye exam before entering kindergarten. Christie also talks about screen time, the need to view real things in the distance, sunglasses, and healthy exposure to sunlight. Small Talk Tahoe theme music is by Audionautix.com. Learn more about KidZone Museum by booking a Discovery Tour at http://kidzonemuseum.org/tours [http://kidzonemuseum.org/tours] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/small-talk-tahoe/message