How To Talk To Children About Ukraine

Karla Cianci, Site Director at the Helen Diller Family Preschool speaks with Vanessa Kahlon founder of KFS School on “How to talk to children about Ukraine”. Tune in as they discuss how to help children unpack feelings about such a heavy topic while providing a safe space for them to ask questions and explore their emotions.

Slowing down; Exploring the T-K Option

Karla Cianci, Site Director at the Helen Diller Family Preschool speaks with Vanessa Kahlon founder of KFS School on the impact of Covid-19 on children’s social and emotional development. Tune in as they discuss the path forward for families and the benefits of an additional year in preschool or Transitional Kindergarten.



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Interview Malik Adunni, A Children's Author!

Interview with Malik Adunni about his book that was co-authored alongside of his mother in remembrance of his father. The book Malik’s Magic African Alphabet Hat takes the reader all over the continent of Africa. Such a beautiful story as you listen to Malik in this interview you feel the warmth, love, and compassion that went into making this book about his father. Happy Listening!f

Vanessa Kahlon
The Controlling Child!

Does your child like to tell you what you should be doing with them such as who is going to put them to bed? Where you will sit at the dinner table? When you give them two options they want a third that wasn’t an option? Here are some tips to help your family!

Vanessa Kahlon
Tips For Back To School!

Tips for parents and teachers on how to help support the child the first week back to school. The parents can help by starting the routine before school starts and the teachers and can support the child by giving as much information to the parents to prime the child before the first day of school on expectations. Since some children haven’t been in school breaking down some of the classroom rules can be helpful. Here are some tips for your students and child!

Vanessa Kahlon
The Little Things

When you have a mentor who takes you under their wings as their own child, this is what happens! Let go of the ego and only think of the child, a school is born, KFS School. This podcast is for a special woman, Janina Nadaner MFT, who stayed true to her beliefs and kept going even when when things felt beyond difficult.

Vanessa Kahlon
Teaching Life Skills Through Art

How you can teach life skills with tie-dye! This tie-dye art project I did with my students at KFS School supported the child working on their fine motor skills, turn taking, social skills, and life skills at home. The tie- dye party kit you can find at JOANN Fabrics (Tulip Tie-Dye Party Kit) and the Gildan t-shirts. So much FUN! #ad #disclaimer #handmadewithJOANN

Vanessa Kahlon
It's Not Always The Child

Are you tired of hearing your child had another incident with a friend or a teacher? Sometimes, it is the environment and NOT the child. Learn more here on this podcast “It's NOT Always The Child”

Vanessa Kahlon
KFS School at Brady Therapeutic Riding At SF Zoo

Learn about the experience KFS School kids had at Brady Therapeutic Riding doing equine therapy. This was a wonderful opportunity for the kids to learn social skills, build confidence, and learn social emotional learning all in a couple hours! A must listen!

Vanessa Kahlon