Five Basic Needs of Children To Thrive

Описание: In this episode, we discuss how simple interactions—talking, playing, reading, and singing—within a loving, safe environment lay the foundation for future learning, with education beginning at home.

Hosted by Walter “Q Bear” Banks Jr. of KMOJ Radio, this conversation features Felix Larbi Appiah, an expert in adult education, youth development, and child protection. He discusses how basic needs such as clothing, shelter, food, and safety are essential, but neglecting emotional and educational support can hinder development. Caregivers should watch for distress signals, including withdrawal, behavioral changes, aggression, sleep disturbances, or appetite shifts, and intervene early. Community efforts like Little Moments Count and partnerships such as Planting People, Growing Justice in Ghana, bolster caregiver roles and support networks, underscoring that play, love, early distress recognition, and collaborative support drive healthy early childhood development.

This episode was recorded live on the radio program The Afternoon Drive, which airs on KMOJ at 89.9 FM in the Twin Cities. For more information, visit littlemomentscount.org/podcasts