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That Early Childhood Nerd

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Early Childhood Education
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Schema Play Theory
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Self-Regulation
Little Women
Circle Time
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Play-Based Learning
Moral Injury
Customer Service In Early Childhood Education
Child-Led Play
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Kindergarten
Children's Rights
Outdoor Play
Language Development
Emergent Curriculum
Liberating Childhood

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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Lisa Murphy is back for another fun conversation about stuff that’s on her mind. And it’s brilliant stuff! If you are wondering what “readiness is a rock pile” means, or what Lisa’s murder board might look like, you’ll love this conversation.

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Who is really the “customer” in early childhood programs? How do we genuinely respect families and their experiences while still maintaining strong systems, standards, and accountability? And what does customer service look like in a sector grounded ... more

What if the words we use during toilet learning could help children feel capable, respected, and empowered? In this episode, host Heather Bernt-Santy talks with Jen Marcus, author of Potty Pedagogy: Guiding Children through Toileting with Language th... more

I don’t know about you, but this Nerd loves Lisa Murphy!

So it was so fun to have her say, “I keep a list of topics and questions that I want to pod about!”

Here’s the first episode of what we’re calling “Lisa Murphy’s Grab Bag,” an ongoing series ... more

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Robin Landals-Hill
Department head for an Early Learning and Childcare Program
Episode: NERD 0433 Customer Service in Early Childhood Education
Jen Marcus
Early childhood educator with 26 years of experience; author of Potty Pedagogy
Independent/Author
Episode: NERD 0432 It's So Much More Than "Potty Training"
Lisa Murphy
Guest on the show, long-time early childhood educator and advocate
Episode: NERD_0431_Lisa Murphy's Grab Bag pt 1
Amy Chiu
Educator and professional learning facilitator; adjunct teaching in child development
Los Angeles education community
Episode: NERD 0430 Children's Behaviors and Children's Learning: Tools Over Tactics
Dr. Jen Fane
Autism researcher and educator focused on inclusion, equity, and diversity
Applied research in neuroinclusion
Episode: NERD 0429 Developmental Theorists and Ageism with Dr. Jennifer Fane
Denisha Jones
Executive Director of Defending the Early Years (DEY)
Defending the Early Years (DEY)
Episode: NERD 0428 What is Moral Injury in Early Care and Education?
Jamie Bonczyk
Founder of Embodied Early Childhood, former preschool teacher and executive director
Embodied Early Childhood
Episode: NERD 0427 Anti Fascism in Early Childhood: Imagining and Building Worlds
Kylie Cooper
Executive Director for Rise Early Learning, co-presenter in article discussion
Rise Early Learning
Episode: NERD 0427 Anti Fascism in Early Childhood: Imagining and Building Worlds
Lucy Recio
Co-founder and principal consultant for Third Bloom Consulting
Third Bloom Consulting
Episode: NERD 0427 Anti Fascism in Early Childhood: Imagining and Building Worlds

Hosts

Heather Bernt-Santy
Host of That Early Childhood Nerd; long-time facilitator of conversations on care, play, and policy in early childhood education
Lizz Nolasco
Host of Pre-Primary Sources; frequent co-host for special episodes and discussions on practice and policy

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Gratitude

    That Early Childhood Nerd has expqnded the dialogue and continues to support the deep reflective thinking that is so needed in our work.

    Revolutionary in its scope, adaptive in praxis, expressive in its diveraity! So much gratitude for this journey HBS brings us all on.♥️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Northerneducator
    Canada2 months ago
  • very educational!

    I really enjoy this podcast, it is very interesting as a future ECE professional. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bribasaur
    United States2 months ago
  • Fix your intro—you deserve it

    This show is terrific and a huge resource for me as a beginning Early Childhood Educator. I’m not a beginning entertainer, though, I have a rich background in the arts. Your intro is all wrong. It does’t fit the quality of your show and it belittles your professional curiosity. No one uses nerd as insult any more. It does not translate that you’re even proud of your content with this intro. Please please please take better care of yourself and record an intro that reflects your authenticity: cur... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RebelYogi17
    United States5 months ago
  • What’s up with the intro?

    Great content, but it sounds like you may have not listened to your intro in a while. Super glitchy and bad editing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tchizzle0328
    United States6 months ago
  • An Amazing Resource

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bethany Corrie
    United Statesa year ago

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Strong resource for caregivers and educators; guests provide evidence-informed insights.
Intro could be tighter; the content is strong but the opener drags on.
Guests consistently bring fresh, practical perspectives for teachers.

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NERD 0433 Customer Service in Early Childhood Education
Q: How do we genuinely respect families and their experiences while still maintaining strong systems, standards, and accountability?
She recommends observing what families and staff experience, finding practical ways to meet needs without abandoning necessary structures, and adjusting repeated pain points rather than applying one rule identically across every center.
NERD 0433 Customer Service in Early Childhood Education
Q: Who is really the customer in early childhood programs?
Landals-Hill says centers should consider people at several levels, including the center, families, and everyone in the playroom, with staff and children among those whose needs matter.
NERD 0430 Children's Behaviors and Children's Learning: Tools Over Tactics
Q: Would you talk a little bit about what's your idea of what self-regulation means when we're talking about these early young children?
Self-regulation is a developmental process that unfolds slowly with support; children need guidance, language, and ongoing modeling from adults, rather than expecting them to already possess full self-control.
NERD 0430 Children's Behaviors and Children's Learning: Tools Over Tactics
Q: So would you just tell folks about yourself a little bit, just whatever you want them to know, and then we'll jump into your conversation.
Amy describes her 20-year background in the Los Angeles area, moving from preschool teaching to school administration, classroom design, and product development, and her current role teaching and providing professional learning to schools.
NERD 0429 Developmental Theorists and Ageism with Dr. Jennifer Fane
Q: What do we mean when we say a developmental checklist is an ageist approach to our work?
The guest explains that checklists presume a universal, linear path of development tied to age, ignore cultural and individual differences, and often mislabel based on one standard sample, thereby disadvantaging diverse children.

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This show centers on early childhood education through a progressive, practitioner-focused lens. Episodes frequently explore topics like empathy, play, relational care, and social justice in classrooms, often blending practical classroom strategies with research-grounded theory. Across conversations, guests and hosts challenge conventional timelines, promote child-centered pedagogy, and emphasize caregiver and teacher well-being, equity, and community involvement. A standout trait is a consistent emphasis on turning everyday interactions and policy discussions into actionable practices that honor children's rights, joy, and belonging, often using stories, literature, and real-world schooling examples to illuminate concepts.

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2. Jen Marcus
3. Lisa Murphy
4. Amy Chiu
5. Dr. Jen Fane
6. Denisha Jones
7. Jamie Bonczyk
8. Kylie Cooper

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