Episodes
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S3 E5: Moving From Director to Facilitator with Laurel Turnquist
Welcome to this week's episode where I am sitting down with Laurel Turnquist from Kids Who Play! We are talking all about what it means to move from Director to Facilitator with children-you don't want to miss it! Be sure to follow Laurel!
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S3 E4: The Importance of Play with Natalie Legg
Welcome to this week's episode where I am joined by Natalie Legg and early childhood educator and advocate from Florida. We are talking this week all about the importance of play-and why it is even more important now more than ever!
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S3 E3: Fighting the Pushdown on Academics in Early Education with Christie Copley
Welcome to this week's episode where I am talking with Christie Copley who runs Garden Patch Play School in Southern California. We are discussing the current push for academic learning in early education and what we can do to pushback and bring children a more authentic experience! Be sure to...
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S3 E2: Giving Yourself Permission with Kayla Snidal
Join us this week as we sit down with day-home provider and early education professional Kayla Snidal and talk about all it takes to run your own day-home AND how to make sure you are taking care of yourself at the same time! Kayla has some great information and tips for you and I am excited for...
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S3 E1: In Conversation with Ron Grady
Welcome to Season Three of the podcast! I am so excited to be joined by Ron Grady this week! Join us as we talk all about his books, his thoughts on childhood and more! Also, you can now WATCH the podcast episodes on our Youtube channel too! Learn more about Ron: Website Instagram Email Check out...
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S2 E14: Consent and Agency in Childhood
And that is a wrap on Season Two!! This week we are talking all about consent and agency in childhood and how we can support children in advocating for themselves. Thank you to each and every one of you for your support of this podcast. I cannot wait for Season Three! Follow me on Instagram! Send...
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S2 E13: How You View Children
Do you have a question you want answered? Let me know and I will answer it on next week's season finale mailbag episode! Follow me on Instagram!
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S2 E12: Talking with Children About Difficult Topics
There is a lot (and I mean A LOT) going on in our world right now-how do we talk with children about it? Follow me on Instagram!
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S2 E11: Staying Hopeful
Times are hard-how can we stay hopeful through it all? Follow me on Instagram!
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S2 E10: Talking Mental Health with Children
Join me for an extension of our conversation last week on mental health and hear how we can talk about emotions and mental health with children and create an emotionally safe and supportive environment for them! Follow me on Instagram!
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S2 E9: Educator Mental Health
Join me this week as we discuss educator mental health and how we can begin to make changes to take better care of US! Follow me on Instagram!
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S2 E8: The Importance of Conversations with Cathy Belgrave
Join me and my friend Cathy Belgrave as we discuss why having true, honest, vulnerable, and transparent conversations is paramount to our work! Follow Cathy on Instagram! Follow Samuel on Instagram!
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S2 E7: Triggered by Children?
Have you ever felt triggered by a child, their choices, or their behavior? It is something that happens a lot in our field, but we do not talk about it. Well, that changes today! Come join me as we dissect this feeling and learn what we can do to move through it in a positive way! Be sure to…
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S2 E6: Collaboration Over Control in Early Childhood
Join me as we discuss how we can move from control to collaboration in our early years program-coincidently the topic of my latest book out in June!
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S2 E5: Let's Catch Up!
It's been awhile-let's catch up! 🫶🏼
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S2 E4: Translating Play with Lindsey Widger!
join me this week as I talk with my amazing friend and fellow play advocate Lindsey Widger all about what it means to Translate Play! This is a conversation that is full of really good ideas and tips just for you! Follow Lindsey on Instagram! Follow Samuel on Instagram! This is a public episode.…
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S2 E3: Busting Myths with Stacy Benge!
I am SO excited to have Stacy Benge back on the podcast this week for part 2 of an amazing conversation! This week, we will be talking about 4 of the most common myths surrounding childhood and early education-AND discussing ways that we can bust these myths! Stayed tuned for a possible third…
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S2 E2: Talking to Stakeholders with Stacy Benge!
I am SO excited to have Stacy Benge on the podcast this week for part 1 of an amazing conversation! This week, we will be talking all about how we as early educators can talk to stakeholders-families, parents, admin, politicians, and more-about what is important and valuable both in childhood and...
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S2 E1: We're Back!
I'm baccccckkkkkkkk! Welcome to Season 2 of Honoring Childhood: The Podcast! So excited to start this new season with a conversation with my amazing friend and co-author, Kisa Marx! Follow Samuel on Instagram! Follow Kisa on Instagram! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...
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Episode 14: A Conversation with Carla Ward
Join me as I chat with my good friend Carla Ward! Oh! And this is our final episode of Honoring Childhood: The Podcast! But don't worry-we are merging and re-branding as Honoring Play a new podcast with me and Kristen Peterson coming soon! Follow Carla on Instagram! Follow Samuel on Instagram!…
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Episode 13: A Conversation with Heather Bernt-Santy
Come join me as I chat with my good friend-That Early Childhood Nerd, Heather Bernt-Santy! Follow Heather on Instagram! Follow Samuel on Instagram! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samuelbroaden.substack.com
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Episode 12: A Conversation on the Relationship Between Home and School with Jennifer Whiteford-Houk
Join me and my friend Jennifer Whiteford-Houk as we discuss her experience as a Home Visitor and the insight she can give to teachers and families about what the other one truly wants! Be sure to follow Jennifer on Instagram! As always, be sure to follow us on Instagram! This is a public episode....
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Episode 11: A Conversation on Toileting with Christina Stewart
Join me and my friend Christina Stewart as we dive deep into the myths and facts of toileting for young children! Be sure to follow Christina on Instagram! As always, be sure you are following us on Instagram! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or…
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Episode 10: A Conversation on Advocacy with Kisa Marx
Join me and my amazing friend Kisa Marx as we talk all about advocacy in early childhood and how we can use our lived experiences to better advocate for the children and families that we care for. Be sure to follow Kisa on Instagram! As always, be sure you are following us on Instagram! This is a...
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Episode 9: Gender Expression in Early Childhood w/ Mr. Willy
Join me and my amazing friend Willy Villalpando (@mrwilly_prek) as we talk all about gender and gender expression and how we can support ALL children in our Early Childhood Classrooms! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
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Episode 8: Supporting Children and Families in Crisis w/ Kristen Peterson
Join me and my friend Kristen Peterson (@kristen.rb.peterson) as we discuss the issues going on in Ukraine and the world and discuss how we can support children and families who are going through trauma. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...
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Episode 7: Children's Health, Safety and Nutrition with Lauren Montgomery
Join me as I talk children’s health, safety and nutrition with my amazing friend Lauren Montgomery, the Health and Safety Coordinator for the Resource and Referral agency in Sacramento County! Y’all are in for a treat! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...
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Episode 6: Observation and Documentation with Ron Grady
Join me as I talk with Ron Grady of Childology all about observation and documentation! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samuelbroaden.substack.com
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Episode 5: ECE Word Association with Kristen Peterson
Join me and Kristen Peterson of Learning Wild as we play a fun game of ECE word association! Part 1 of this series is over on Kristen's podcast-The Play Based Learning Podcast! Follow Kristen on Instagram!: http://instagram.com/kristen.rb.peterson and http://instagram.com/earlychildhood.ceo Check...
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Episode 4: A Conversation with Alyssa Kidd of Naturally Kidds
Join us this week as we talk with the amazing Alyssa Kidd from Naturally Kidds. Be sure to follow her on Instagram @naturallykidds This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samuelbroaden.substack.com
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Episode 3: Creating a Kind Environment
What does it mean to have a kind environment? Join us this week as we discuss what it means, why it is important and some simple ways we can do it! Be sure to follow us on Instagram: @honoringchildhood This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get…
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Episode 2: Child-Centered Learning
Let's talk about what it means to have a child-centered classroom! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samuelbroaden.substack.com
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Episode 1: Our Why
Join us in our premier episode as we talk about the all important question of why. Why did we start our journey in Early Childhood Education. Hear my why and be encourage to share yours! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
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Episode 0: Introductions
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samuelbroaden.substack.com