
George Floyd’s death was a tragedy and a wake up call — expanding a global conversation about race and racism. And young children have been watching it all. So how do we help them make sense of this? Early Risers is a podcast from Little Moments Count and MPR with frank facts, engaging stories and real how-tos for anyone who cares about raising children with a clear-eyed understanding of cultural ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 53 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingKids & Family | |||

Children don't need adults to explain that race matters before they begin noticing it. They pick up on what happens around them, how people treat them and even what adults leave unsaid. In this episode, host Dianne Haulcy talks with Sondra Samuels, c... more
Children begin learning about race, identity and belonging long before adults may realize it, even when the adults around them avoid those conversations. In this episode, host Dianne Haulcy talks with Dr. Iheoma Iruka, professor and founding director... more
When the world feels uncertain, children look to the adults they trust for answers. But what happens when the people children are taught to see as "helpers" don't always make them feel safe? Dianne Haulcy sits down with Emma Swift Lee, director of th... more
When immigration raids and stories of racial profiling make headlines, young children notice. They hear conversations, ask difficult questions and often bring their worries into play. In this episode, Host Dianne Haulcy talks with Marie Lister of the... more
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Great conversations every episode! This podcast is a fantastic resource.
I can’t say enough good things about this podcast! By its very existence it challenges the prevailing belief that little children can’t engage in conversations about race. Dianne’s presence as a host is positive, kind and encouraging. She never makes the listener feel like this is stuff they should already know. Yet, she’s firm that the conversation is urgently needed, and she consistently provides information and resources to help the listener out. Bravo!
As a first-time mom to a young toddler, I have found this podcast so empowering, informative, and reassuring. I love the varied ways the podcast explores how race impacts young children and the host and guests always refer to compelling and credible research. One of my greatest anxieties as a parent is how to teach my children to be antiracist and how to not pass on my own biases to them. It’s intimidating because this takes time, intention, and reflection—something parents of very young childre... more
This podcast gives wonderful, educated, nuanced, lived life experiences voice of many in our black and brown communities. Communities we often overlook and don’t listen to.
It may make some uncomfortable to hear the loving conversations and connections but it is necessary to help heal and bring light to their plight. So we can all learn to be better, caring, sensitive human beings to people that have had a much different “lived” experience in our society.
Thank you,
A Proud MPR Sustainer
One of the beautiful aspects of learning how to have tough conversations with children is that the same concepts often apply to having those same conversations with adults. This podcast is equipping us with invaluable tools for EVERY conversation we look to have around challenging topics!
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Conversations and practical guidance for parents, caregivers, and educators helping young children understand race, racism, identity, belonging, and fairness. Host Dianne Haulcy speaks with researchers, early childhood educators, nonprofit leaders, and specialists in child development and mental health. They combine personal stories and professional expertise with age-appropriate ways to answer children's questions, support emotional security, recognize bias, and create more inclusive homes and classrooms. The focus is distinctive in treating young children as perceptive participants in conversations about race rather than shielding them from difficult subjects. Useful for adults seeking both a clearer understanding of how children experien... more
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Recent guests on Early Risers include:
1. Sondra Samuels
2. Iheoma U. Iruka
3. Emma Swift Lee
4. Marie Lister
5. Debbie LeeKeenan
6. Andre Dukes
7. Brandon Jones
8. Olivia Garcia
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