Lets talk about some of the more challenging stuff- sexuality, death, religion, and racism. How do we handle this stuff with our children ..read more

In this episode I try to give a breakdown of some basic terms around gender identity. I also delve into my own personal journey with gender. Please check out the Genderbread person, found easily on google image search. Also check out my Patreon page at www.patreon.com/childhoodevolved . It would mean the world to me if you would become a supporter today! It would also mean so much for you to give me a great rating at the iTunes store. Thanks everyone ..read more

In this episode I attempt to debunk the "myth" of school readiness....or is it a myth ..read more

In this episode we get into the issue of control, and how much to give children, especially around food. How do we know when to retain control, and when to let children have more power? I also reference the book "Child of Mine: Feeding with Love and Good Sense" by Ellyn Satter ..read more

Most parents and teachers have had to deal with a frightened child at one time or another. In this episode I discuss ways to help children overcome their fear, and to feel stronger and more powerful. One of my favorite ways to do this is with scary stories. I will link some albums on Spotify below. Big Joe the Storyteller: His "Spooky Ooky" album is the one I reference on this episode. I highly recommend it for your preschooler! https://open.spotify.com/artist/534lluFvv8kA5eZEi3Eson https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/big-joe-the-storyteller/267801707 Mark Binder:  I recommend his classic ..read more

One of the many things we are responsible for as adults is deciding how children spend their time. In this episode I reflect on the practice of Circle Time in particular. Are we really being good stewards of children's time? How can we add more value to the lives of our kiddos ..read more

Young Children are still learning, and often bump up against adult rules and expectations. They also have conflicts with friends and siblings that can be quite heated! How do we support them in learning from their mistaken behaviors, and how do we help them recover from these moments ..read more

In this episode we take a look at things you can do to help improve your child's day to day experience in their daycare, preschool, or child care center. Whether you LOVE your program, are OK with it, or are thinking of bailing out, there are many small (and bigger) things you can do to help your child out, starting right now ..read more

In this episode we talk about how to find preschools, daycares, and childcare centers...and how to determine if they might be a good fit for your family. We also discuss how to tour, what questions to ask, and finally....a few tips on how to increase your odds of getting in. NAEYC Accreditation Search: https://families.naeyc.org/search_programs CA CCLD Facility Search: https://secure.dss.ca.gov/CareFacilitySearch/ QRIS information: https://qrisguide.acf.hhs.gov/states ..read more

In this episode I talk about the two most important things to look for in a potential preschool or childcare program: PLAY, and Relationships ..read more