Ep. 12: Nurturing Children in a Post-COVID World with Dr. Charlene Woodham Brickman

Our guest today, Dr. Charlene Woodham Brickman, is an early childhood consultant and recess and play researcher. With a PhD in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University and a passion for children, advocacy, play, and developmentally appropriate practice, Charlene is recognized as a thought leader in her field. She is a firm believer in the positive power of play and her research focuses on exploring the benefits of play and recess in educational settings.    During today's episode, Charlene discusses how we can effectively nurture and teach children as they navigate life post COVID-19. She urges us to consider the potential reality that children born during the pandemic might have never encountered fluorescent lights (that are now found in almost every classroom) or set foot in a grocery store, and the implications this has on a child's ability to integrate sensory stimuli. Charlene offers actionable insights on how to create classroom environments that minimize sensory overload, emphasizing the significance of granting children autonomy and choice in the process.    Connect with Dr. Charlene Woodham Brickman on Instagram HERE or visit her website HERE.    As always, we would love to connect with you on Instagram HERE and on Facebook HERE.