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(AUDIO) First 5 Humboldt’s Karina Vazquez on KSLG

Raising kids ain’t easy! That’s why the good folks at First 5 Humboldt are constantly looking for new ways to help support local children and their families.

A couple of months back, the organization launched its “Nurturing Humboldt,” a podcast exploring “the big and small moments that shape children, families and caregivers – sharing stories, expert insights and practical tools to nurture resilience, equity and the power of connection.” The podcast delves into a variety of topics, ranging from children’s mental health issues and the prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Humboldt County to the importance of playgroups.

Karina Vazquez, First 5 Humboldt’s community engagement coordinator, sat down with KSLG’s Rhi Marie this week to talk about the new podcast and some of the unique challenges parents and caregivers face in raising kids in a rural place like Humboldt. 

Click that link up top for the full interview. More information about First 5 Humboldt can be found here.