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That Early Childhood Nerd

Early Childhood Nerdwork
Early Childhood Education
Play
Schema Play Theory
Free Play
Circle Time
Schema Play
Education
Child-Led Play
Visual Perception
Self-Regulation
Kindergarten
Children's Rights
Language Development
Emergent Curriculum
Liberating Childhood
Kinesthetic Musicality
Rough-and-Tumble Play
School Readiness
Nap Time
NAEYC

If you love thinking deeply about childhood, early childhood education, caring for children, and supporting children’s right to play, this is the podcast for you! Each week, host and self-proclaimed early childhood nerd Heather Bernt-Santy invites practitioners, writers, and thinkers who share her commitment to doing the very best we can for children, their caregivers and teachers, and their famil... more

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In our second episode with Kisa Marx about her new book, we had to dig into two quotes to get a full picture for our conversation. 

"Care is a birthright--an inherent need that follows us throughout our lives. From the moment a child is born they are... more

"We know that schools and classrooms can be tough spaces to work and learn. The good news is that OPAL almost always offers a pathway for improving learning conditions, no matter which difficulties districts, schools, or classroom teachers identify a... more

Any Princess Bride fans out there listening? If so, I'll bet you've quoted "You keep using that word. I don't think it means what you think it means" on more than one occasion.

And host Heather Bernt-Santy thinks of that line whenever she hears the ... more

In 1992, Jim Greenman wrote an article called "Places for Childhoods--How Institutional Are You?" that has been, without exaggeration, in host Heather Bernt-Santy's mind at least once a week since she discovered it early in her career. And what fun! ... more

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Recent Guests

Sue Stacey
Educator and author focusing on Emergent Curriculum
Educator and author
Episode: NERD 0413 Emergent Curriculum with Sue Stacey
Gennie Gorback
Play expert, author of Go Play
Go Play book authors
Episode: NERD 0412 Go Play! with Gennie Gorback and Kate Allen Fox
Kate Allen Fox
Writer and science communicator, co-author of Go Play
Go Play book authors
Episode: NERD 0412 Go Play! with Gennie Gorback and Kate Allen Fox
Denita Dinger
Early childhood educator and consultant who emphasizes listening to children
Listen to the Children (consultant brand)
Episode: NERD 0411 Why Can't Children Self Regulate? with Denita Dinger
Cara Tyrrell
Author of Talk to Them Early and Often, educator and speaker
Author, Educator
Episode: NERD 0409 Talk to Them Early and Often with Cara Tyrrell
Pat Cantor
Author and educator; co-author of Screen Aware Early Childhood
Author, Screen Aware Early Childhood book
Episode: NERD 0407 Screen Aware Early Childhood
Melinda Holohan
Author and researcher; faculty at Western Michigan University
Author, Screen Aware Early Childhood
Episode: NERD 0407 Screen Aware Early Childhood
Jean Rogers
Author and communications professional; involved in screen-time advocacy
Author, Screen Aware Early Childhood
Episode: NERD 0407 Screen Aware Early Childhood
Susan Engel
Author of American Kindergarten; Professor of Developmental Psychology at Williams College; co-founder of a school
Williams College
Episode: NERD 0406 American Kindergarten with Susan Engel

Host

Heather Bernt-Santy
Host of That Early Childhood Nerd

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • An Amazing Resource

    Heather brings the best of early childhood education together to discuss relevant topics for caregivers, teachers, and ECEC advocates

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    Bethany Corrie
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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Hosts bring clear passion and practical guidance for families and educators.
High-quality guests and useful takeaways for classrooms and policy contexts.
Engaging, thoughtful discussions on early childhood that mix research with real-life practices.

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NERD_0370 Surviving the Child Care Crisis
Q: How can we build approaches that align with developmentally appropriate practice, honor educators, and center children?
Centering the child across pedagogy, anti-oppressive and anti-bias frameworks, and flexible, play-based environments that still maintain rigor for adults fosters a space where children's joy and learning are prioritized without sacrificing educator well-being.
NERD_0370 Surviving the Child Care Crisis
Q: So what's your dream situation where there's systemic support for the people doing the work with young children?
The guest envisions liberation for educators, full autonomy to prioritize what is best for children over checklists, and a move away from pretending to be robots toward a system that truly centers human needs and joy in early education.
NERD_0370 Surviving the Child Care Crisis
Q: So do you think that it will, it requires or will happen or, I don't know, when you say you think we're on that path now, do you think it's going to be systemic?
The guest expresses belief that change will be both systemic and gradual, beginning with individual programs and daily practice while expanding through collective action as bubbles of reform grow and arm-in-arm efforts expand over the next decade.
NERD_0375 Trauma Informed Practices in Early Childhood
Q: Do you feel strongly about phrasing in terms of trauma-responsive versus trauma-informed?
The guest explains that while trauma-informed is a foundational starting point, trauma-responsive and healing-centered approaches go further by actively addressing responses, routines, and supports in ways that reduce re-traumatization and deepen resilience for both children and caregivers.
NERD_0384 Child Care for All with Author Elliot Haspel
Q: What does 'child care for all' mean in practical terms beyond subsidies?
It means a broad, inclusive view of child care as a public good delivered by a variety of providers, with strong funding and support for all families, including stay-at-home parents and FFN caregivers, so that care is high quality and accessible.

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Listeners are drawn to careful, research-informed discussions about early childhood education, play, and nurturing relationships. Episodes frequently explore play-based parenting, developmentally appropriate practice, screen time, rest and regulation, language development, and care ethics, often translating theory into practical guidance for families and educators. A standout through-line is balancing evidence with humane, relationship-centered approaches, emphasizing accessibility of research, and empowering practitioners to foster joyful, meaningful learning environments for young children. The show regularly features authors, researchers, and educators who challenge traditional narratives and advocate for more child-centered, equitable a... more

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