UMN EXT Youth Development Podcast

In this podcast, Quincy Powe, 4-H Alumni, shares his perspective of  how to address racial justice through youth voice.  Based on his experience as a youth and now his work as a young adult, Quincy provides insight of how to encourage youth to believe in their own voice, have youth create their own table (rather than inviting them to the "adult table") and continually re-educate yourself as a youth worker to truly meet the needs of youth in programs. Understanding and Confronting racial injustice website Read the transcript

What can we learn from young people who are talking about racial injustice in their community?  In this podcast, we will hear from two Hmong-American youth who participated in 4-H programs this past summer that provided a safe space to discuss racial injustice.  They share how it changed the way they think about these issues and has motivated them to continue the conversation with their peers.   Understanding and confronting racial injustice Website Read the Podcast Transcript

How do we, as youth workers, engage young people in important conversations about Race and racism?  And, why is it important that we do?  Listen to this podcast to learn how Minnesota 4-H Educators engaged young people in meaningful conversations about race and racism through a program called, "Let's Talk About Race".  They discuss how this program originated, its structure and how the youth responded. Read the Transcript Understanding and confronting racial injustice website

In this podcast Karyn Santl shares how all adults, including youth workers, parents/guardians, teacher and neighbors, can role model our reactions to difficult times for youth so that we can all emerge more resilient and better able to face future challenges.  Karyn encourages us to focus our energy, shift our lens and remember our purpose. Read the Blog Read the Transcript

In this podcast, Brenda Shafer shares tips on how to develop skills in having crucial conversations that are productive and successful.  She encourages listeners to start with heart, focus on what you really want, master your story, keep it "safe" and how to use contrasting statements to fix misunderstandings. More information on the book, "Crucial Conversations: Toos for Talking when stakes are high Read the transcript

What are ways that we can make Math exciting for young people through STEM programming? Educators and volunteers who lead experiences in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in non-formal and after-school settings will gain ideas on how to help youth overcome the negative attitudes they may have about math.  Micheal discusses how to connect mathematics to the activities and interests youth are passionate about while providing opportunities to influence math-related careers. Read the Blog STEM website for the U of M Extension, Center for Youth Development Read the Transcript

In Episode 41, Trisha provided information on how to recognize the warning signs and to help youth cope with stress.  In this Episode, she continues  that conversation with five tips on how to talk to youth during stressful times.  Those tips are: Be available, Stop and Listen, Think before you respond, Be patient, and Just be there. Read the Blog Read the Transcript

How can youth workers continue to build strong and creative programs during times of uncertainty and change?  Sam Grant, Evaluation Director, shares four ideas to jump-start new and creative  program planning when we’re forced to think differently about how we deliver those programs.   Read the Blog Evaluation Website Working with Youth from a Distance Podcast Transcript

How can we foster social and emotional well-being while social distancing?  Kate shares why Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and well-being is more important now than ever as she discusses the Ways of Being Model.  The model looks at how we navigate across the way of relating, ways of feeling, ways of doing and ways I am. Link to Website for SEL Toolkit Read the Blog Transcript

How do we ensure that we are creating environments that are inclusive for ALL young people in our programs?  To answer this question, Darcy shares seven tips for youth workers to consider while creating welcoming environments for youth programs. Link to website Transcript

How can you use a sudden change in how we deliver youth programs as an opportunity to improve?  In this podcast, Nancy discusses Kotter's eight steps for change and suggests how youth programs can use change as an opportunity to do things differently and in some cases, even better than it was before. Read the Blog Transcript:

Practicing the use of empathy is an important skill that takes intentional practice when listening to youth, volunteers and colleagues.  In this podcast, Karyn Santl discusses the difference between being empathetic and sympathetic while offering four attributes of empathy for youth practitioners to use during difficult times.   Read the Blog: Empathy Has Never Been More Important Working with Youth from a Distance Website

How can understanding trauma and brain development help youth workers better understand behaviors?  Join Susan Beaulieu as she shares concepts from the ACE interface curriculum that helps youth workers understand the impact of trauma on the developing brain.  She also shares resiliency factors and strategies that youth development professionals can implement. Link to Resource Link to MCCC Website with ACE's Resources

In this podcast Becky shares how to encourage community in youth programs in order to have intentionality in program design and ensure success and impact.  She specifically shares the idea of establishing patterns of behaviors and planning for potential program shifts, research that grounds a positive youth development approach to “community” feel in our programs and 4 Strategies to encourage community and foster youth belonging. .Read the Blog!  

What does it mean to be a community-engaged researcher and what benefits does it have for programming in diverse areas?  In this podcast, Joanna shares her experience with engaging parents and youth of Somali heritage in community focused research.  She shares three key points that will help others be successful in this work: Collaborate with stakeholders Learn alongside the community Ensure reciprocity Read the Blog:  https://blog-youth-development-insight.extension.umn.edu/2019/05/the-benefits-of-community-engaged.html

Volunteers and paid staff  who work with youth take on many "roles" within programs.  In this podcast, Amber suggest that we add the role of "host" to the list.  She talks through the Art of Hosting Model and how youth programs can implement this concept. Read the Blog: https://blog-youth-development-insight.extension.umn.edu/2019/08/youth-work-and-art-of-hosting.html  

How does your program support youth identity development?  In this podcast, Jessica Russo defines "Integrated identity", discusses how it impacts young people and provides two factors that help with youth identity formation: 1) Developmental Experiences and 2) Developmental Relationships. Read the Blog www.extension.umn.edu/youth  

You evaluate YOUTH impact, but do you evaluate the collaborative efforts of partnering with other youth organizations? In this podcast, Betsy shares 6 Elements of Collaboration that partners should consider evaluating in order to strengthen relationships and improve programmatic efforts together. Read the Blog!

You evaluate YOUTH impact, but do you evaluate the collaborative efforts of partnering with other youth organizations? In this podcast, Betsy shares 6 Elements of Collaboration that partners should consider evaluating in order to strengthen relationships and improve programmatic efforts together. Read the Blog!

Youth experience stress.  How can we, as parents, youth workers and volunteers, recognize warning signs and help youth cope with stress?  Trisha Sheehan provides tips and examples for adults to support youth in challenging times. Read the Blog