Foundations for Growth: A Tanager & Meraki Podcast
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S1 S1 BONUS3 Summer with Young Children: Safety, Growth, and the Big Transitions ahead
In this episode, we explore how to keep young children safe, supported, and growing in the summer without losing yourself to the pressure of making summer “magical.”We’d love to hear your thoughts on…
S2E15 S2E15 Childcare: Movement, Sensory Needs, and the Body brain Connection
In this episode, we explore how children use movement to build their brains, regulate their bodies, and develop the foundations for later learning and how teachers can honor them in developmentally…
S1E15 S1E15 Parenting: Big Bodies, Big Movement, Big Milestones
In this episode, we have a warm, practical look at how young children grow through movement from wobbly steps to fearless climbs. We explore what physical development really looks like, how to…
S2E14 S2E14 Childcare: Supporting Communication in a Play-Rich Classroom
In this episode, we take a quick, practical look at how communication develops in play-rich classrooms. Learn what communication looks like beyond words, how play fuels language growth, and how…
S1E14 S1E14 Parenting: How Children Communicate Long Before They Speak
In this episode, we explore the many ways children communicate long before they speak and how parents can support early language development through simple, responsive interactionsWe’d love to hear…
S2E13 S2E13 Childcare: How Children Learn Through Exploration and Play
In this episode, we explore what cognitive development really looks like in early childhood and how hands-on play, a thoughtful environment, and responsive adult support help children make sense of…
S1E13 S1E13 Parenting: How Children Think, Learn, and Make Sense of the World
We explore how children think, learn, and make sense of their world. From imaginative explanations to early problem‑solving, we look at the developmental logic behind children’s ideas — and how…
S2E12 S2E12 Childcare: Building Emotionally Safe Classrooms
In this episode, we’ll unpack what emotional safety really is, how social and emotional skills develop, and why behavior is best understood through the lens of the nervous system. Learn how your…
S1E12 S1E12 Parenting: The Heart of Childhood
We explore how children grow socially and emotionally through connection, co-regulation, and the small everyday moments that shape the social brain. We look at why big feelings are normal, why skills…
S2E11 S2E11 Childcare: The Neuroscience Behind Behavior and Learning
In this episode, we explore how children’s brains develop and why understanding brain-states helps educators respond to behavior with clarity, compassion, and effectiveness.We’d love to hear your…
S1E11 S1E11 Parenting: How Children Develop From the Inside Out
In this episode, we explore the neuroscience behind early development and why children grow best through connection, predictability, play, and presence. A grounding, research-informed conversation…
S2 S1 BONUS 2: Childcare: The Expert in You
In this bonus episode the invisible labor, developmental science, and the professional decision-making that defines the work of the early childhood professionals. We offer a grounded call to action…
S1 S1 BONUS 2: Parenting: Your Child's Circle...and Yours
In this bonus episode, we take a quiet look at the circles of care surrounding both children and parents. From teachers and neighbors to chosen family and supportive friends, this episode invites you…
S2E10 S2E10 Childcare: Play IS Learning
In this episode, we unpack the real learning inside everyday play and show how teachers can support it with confidence, intention, and joy. Play isn’t “extra,” it’s how young children learn.We’d love…
S1E10 S1E10 Parenting: Mindful Play
In this episode, we explore how tiny moments of presence during your child’s play can build connection, support regulation, and bring a little more calm into the beautiful chaos of everyday…
S2E9 S2E9 Childcare: Play-Based Expectations
In this episode, we explore the learning hidden inside play, the essential role adults play in supporting it, and how to stay steady when families or administrators push for more “academics.” Through…
S1E9 S1E9 Parenting: Play And Learning
In this episode, we explore how everyday play builds the foundation for persistence, problem-solving, and perspective-taking. Through vivid stories and parent-friendly insights, you’ll see how…
S2E8 S2E8 Childcare: Developmental Expectations
In this episode, we explore how developmental expectations shape routines, responsibilities, relationships, and discipline in early childhood. We highlight why pushing academics too soon creates…
S1E8 S1E8 Parenting: Developmental Milestones
In this episode, we explore developmental milestones; what they mean, why the path is rarely straight, and how to navigate the “what ifs” with confidence. You’ll hear practical reassurance about…
S2E7 S2E7 Childcare: Repair in the Classroom
Rupture is inevitable in early childhood classrooms, and repair is powerful. In this episode, we unpack what rupture looks like with children and adults, and how simple, honest repair moments can…
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Foundations for Growth: A Tanager & Meraki Podcast has published 35 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
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