What would it mean to have child care for your kid from ages zero to five, no matter what you make, where you live, or whether or not you’re employed? The United States is one of the only countries in the world that doesn’t offer meaningful support to families. But in New York, there’s a movement daring to challenge that status quo by demanding a better syst ... Show More
May 2025
Make Child Care Accessible
Finding child care is too often a maze of confusion and financial strain. Families struggle to secure a spot, navigate different options, and afford care – if they can find it at all. In this episode, we talk to Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University Jeff Liebman, to br ... Show More
34m 18s
May 2025
Make Child Care Supportive
People are going to space for fun, yet building a supportive child care system can seem impossible. What gives? In this episode, we’re looking at the work of Neighborhood Villages, an organization that's spent nearly a decade creating the blueprint and putting into action what a ... Show More
39m 53s
Mar 2021
How to Raise Joyful Kids
Dr. Janice Johnson Dias, sociologist, philanthropist, and mother of activist Marley Dias, talks about how to raise joyful, change-making kids. For her, it’s all about creating the conditions of joyfulness, which begins with listening to your child, asking them questions, and shar ... Show More
12m 13s
Sep 2024
Preparing your child for preschool using play
Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, I chat with Connie about the critical aspects of preschool education, emphasizing the importance of play in child development. We explore the challenges children face in adapting to open-ended play, the significance of emotional regulation, a ... Show More
57m 47s
Sep 2019
#64 - Advice for New Mamas with Nekole from Kids OT Help
Today, Rachel and Jessica talk with Nekole, an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping families. She specializes in early childhood development and strives to help the entire family thrive! She has her own website, a YouTube channel, and an amazing Instagram accoun ... Show More
37m 32s
May 2024
Ronald E. Richter - Fighting for Children at Risk
Ronald E. Richter is the CEO and Executive Director of JCCA, an organization that provides child welfare and mental health services to the most vulnerable of New York’s children and families. Throughout his career, Ron has been a steadfast advocate for the children of New York, w ... Show More
41m 4s
Sep 2025
Is Daycare Really Helping Your Child? What Parents Need To Know Ep 121
Should you homeschool through kindergarten or send your child to preschool? You’ll discover the truth about “socialization,” what’s actually happening in many early childhood programs, and how to confidently decide what’s right for your family — without guilt, pressure, or fear o ... Show More
33m 51s
<p><strong>Daycare, childcare, or early education for young toddlers? What does it all mean and what should you be looking for when looking for child care providers?</strong></p>
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<p>In this episode I sit down with Dr. Dan Wuori to discuss his new book <em><strong>Th ... Show More
