Building Community and Child Safety: Charlene Freestone's Journey

Building Community and Child Safety: Charlene Freestone's Journey Welcome to Roots and Branches of Lehi! In this episode, host Ryan Harding sits down with Charlene Freestone, a multifaceted member of the Lehi community. Charlene shares her compelling journey from business management to becoming a Child Passenger Safety Technician at the Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital Larry H. Miller and Gail Miller family campus in Lehi. Discover Charlene's various roles, her efforts in building community networks, and how she has dedicated herself to child and family safety. Charlene discusses the critical importance of correct car seat installation, the challenges parents often face, and the various resources available to them. She also gives tips on how to ensure car seats are properly fitted and highlights the dangers of counterfeit car seats. Tune in to learn more about how Charlene's work enhances both community and child safety, and get valuable insights for parents on navigating the complexities of child passenger safety. Don't miss out on this informative and heartwarming episode! 00:00 Introduction to Roots and Branches of Lehi 00:37 Meet Charlene Freestone 01:00 Charlene's Journey to Lehi 02:30 Building Community in Lehi 04:05 The Natural Parenting Boutique 05:03 Transition to Primary Children's Hospital 07:49 Role at Primary Children's Hospital 14:31 Challenges and Memorable Experiences 23:01 Resources for Parents 26:42 Navigating Parenting Advice 27:32 Car Seat Safety Tips 32:27 Counterfeit Car Seats Warning 36:33 Future of Child Passenger Safety 37:25 Rewards and Challenges of the Job 38:30 Volunteering in Child Passenger Safety 42:48 Personal Parenting Insights 45:52 Final Thoughts and Resources