
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 409 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

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
Susan Stacey joins the show for a deep dive into emergent curriculum--what it really means, what is looks like in practice, and why it still matters in early childhood settings. Her book Emergent Curriculum in Early Childhood Settings reminds us tha... more
Gennie Gorback and Kate Allen Fox want to help parents (and others!) understand how play can unlock many wonderful possibilities--and unexpected joys--for their families. Because, as they say, there's no such thing as "just play." Play isn't just any... more
Have you heard about the canary in the coal mine? It was an old safety practice with coal miners to protect them from harmful toxins in the air of the mines--a caged canary would be taken into the mine and miners would know if the canary was harmed b... more
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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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