EPISODE · Apr 11, 2025 · 41 MIN
Expanding Our View of Men in Early Childhood (With Rob Harris)
from Thrive Dispatches · host Thrive Center for Children Families and Communities
In this episode, Dr. Matt Biel speaks with Rob Harris, an expert in early childhood mental health and education. Their conversation explores the critical role of relationships that young children form with the adults in their lives - caregivers, parents, extended family members, and educators.Rob brings a unique perspective shaped by his experiences as a classroom teacher, mental health counselor, consultant, and father. The discussion challenges conventional thinking about children's behavior, presenting it as a crucial form of communication about their inner experiences and emotional needs.
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In this episode, Dr. Matt Biel speaks with Rob Harris, an expert in early childhood mental health and education. Their conversation explores the critical role of relationships that young children form with the adults in their lives - caregivers, parents, extended family members, and educators.Rob brings a unique perspective shaped by his experiences as a classroom teacher, mental health counselor, consultant, and father. The discussion challenges conventional thinking about children's behavior, presenting it as a crucial form of communication about their inner experiences and emotional needs.
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