Get on the Early Childhood Bus
Get on The Early Childhood Bus is a podcast from Erikson Institute hosted by Penny Smith, director of learning and impact, and features Erikson's Policy and Leadership team to dive into the trending headlines and hot topics to understand how children and their rights are being centered: finding the baby in every situation. Hear the stories and the science on why we need to prioritize the well-being of infants and toddlers.
Get on the Early Childhood Bus
Episode 7: Finding the Baby: Food Justice, Part 1
Erikson’s Policy and Leadership staff, Atena Danner and Penny Smith, talk about food security and ensuring children get quality and fresh foods, but also food that connects with their different cultures. They respond to an interview with Chef Greg Christian of Beyond Green Partners, an organization making fresh food for preschool students in Chicago and its suburbs, who explains the need to teach children the relationship between food and health.
Show Notes:
Learn more about Chef Greg's organization, Beyond Green Partners, and watch the "Grow Food" video created by youth from Appetite For Change's Summer 2016 Youth Employment & Training Program.