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S3E12 The Educational Toy Every Parent Should Know About
In this episode of Early Childhood Chats, host Andy Roszak sits down with Drew Vernon from Tonies to talk about a product that has become a staple in his own household and is making waves in early…
S3E11 Should Child Care Programs Have Cameras? Childcare Experts Discuss
In this episode of Early Childhood Chats, host Andy Roszak talks with Kevin Wright from Watch Me Grow about a topic that generates a lot of opinions and not enough informed conversation: cameras in…
S3E10 Why Preschool Behavior Is Getting Worse (Real Solutions Inside)
In this episode of Early Childhood Chats, we tackle one of the most urgent challenges in early education today: the growing gap in mental health support for young children.Host Andy Rozak sits down…
S3E9 Brain Architects and Bold Investments: New Mexico's Universal Child Care Story
Every state in the country is watching New Mexico right now. In November 2025, New Mexico lifted its income eligibility cap for child care assistance, making quality child care available to any…
S3E8 The Lost Skill: Why Handwriting Is Disappearing and What It Costs Our Kids
Most early childhood educators know handwriting matters. Fewer realize how much is lost when it disappears from the classroom. Research from Indiana University and the University of Washington has…
S3E7 The Biggest Challenges in Childcare (And How to Fix Them)
Running a childcare center isn’t easy. From staffing shortages to parent communication, burnout is real. In this episode of Early Childhood Chats, we dive into the biggest challenges facing early…
S3E6 Kids Are Ready Now: Teaching Leadership & Entrepreneurship in Early Childhood
Empowering Kids: Why Children Can Become Entrepreneurs Today | Early Childhood ChatsAre kids ready to lead and start businesses? According to educator and entrepreneur Leah Ellis, the answer is yes —…
S3E5 The Power of Present Dads | Fatherhood Legacy with Lamar Henderson Jr.
Fatherhood matters more than ever.In this powerful episode of the Early Childhood Chats Podcast, host Andy Roszak sits down with Lamar Henderson Jr. - founder of the Fatherhood Legacy Project and one…
S3E4 LUME Institute’s Inside Work: Reducing Burnout and Strengthening Early Childhood Teams
Burnout and turnover continue to challenge early childhood education programs nationwide — but what if the solution isn’t another checklist or one-time training?In this episode of Early Childhood…
S3E3 Thriving Together: Reducing Stress and Restoring Joy in Early Childhood Classrooms
Stress is one of the biggest drivers of burnout, turnover, and dissatisfaction in early childhood education — and it affects not only educators, but children and families as well.In this episode of…
S3E2 How AI Is Changing Education (And What Teachers & Parents Need to Know)
Artificial intelligence is already shaping our classrooms, homes, and society... but how do we prepare children for an AI-driven future without losing what makes us human?In this episode of Early…
S3E2 Preparing Children, Families, and Communities with Sesame Workshop
In this episode of Early Childhood Chats, Andy Roszak is joined by Kama Einhorn with Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, to discuss how they are helping children,…
S3E1 Joyful Learning: How to Make Math, Literacy, and PD Meaningful for Educators
In this episode of Early Childhood Chats, host Andy Roszak sits down with Gerard Visco, Director of Professional Development at a Head Start agency in New Jersey, to explore what high-quality early…
S2E13 50+ Years in Early Childhood Education: Why Head Start Still Matters
What happens when you combine 50+ years of early childhood education experience with honest conversations about policy, workforce challenges, and advocacy?In this powerful episode of Early Childhood…
S2E12 Child Abuse Reporting Explained: Expert Insights for Early Childhood Staff
In this powerful episode of Early Childhood Chats, host Andy Roszak sits down with national expert Alan Guttman to unpack one of the most important—and often misunderstood—topics in early childhood…
S2E11 Protecting Playgrounds: The Hidden Danger No One Talks About Part 3 of 3
In this powerful episode of Early Childhood Chats, we uncover the hidden dangers most childcare programs never think about: vehicles crashing into playgrounds, buildings, and drop-off areas. Safety…
S2E10 Designing Safety: How Architecture Protects Children from Vehicle Accidents - Part 2 of 3
Andy Roszak sits down with architect John Hollo to explore how design and construction strategies can save lives. Discover how childcare centers, schools, and community buildings can prevent tragic…
S2E9 When Cars Meet Classrooms: Preventing Child Care & Playground Crashes with Rob Reiter Part 1 of 3
Vehicles strike commercial buildings about 100 times a day—and early childhood programs aren’t spared. In this kickoff to our three-part safety series, host Andy sits down with Rob Reiter, co-founder…
S2E8 When Congress Shuts Down, Children Pay the Price
Urgent Episode Exposes Human Cost of Shutdown on 65,000 Head Start KidsWASHINGTON, D.C. — As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, Early Childhood Chats releases a breaking episode…
S2E7 Claire Lerner on Big Reactors: Helping Highly Sensitive Kids Thrive
Children with big emotions can be both inspiring and challenging to support. In this episode of Early Childhood Chats, clinical social worker and author Claire Lerner shares practical strategies for…
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Early Childhood Chats has published 45 episodes since March 2024, covering topics in Education.
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