How Play-Based Learning Can Save Early Childhood Education
How can early childhood educators prevent burnout and rediscover the joy of teaching?In this episode of Early Childhood Chats, host Andy Roszak sits down with Dr. Marisa Macy (University of Wyoming) a...
1 Jul 58min
Every Child, Every Chance: Special Olympics, Inclusion, and the Early Childhood Connection
Ryan Miller, Senior Director of Program for Young Athletes and Elementary at Special Olympics New York, joins Andy Roszak to talk about what Special Olympics is actually doing in early childhood setti...
22 Jun 1h
The Educational Toy Every Parent Should Know About
In this episode of Early Childhood Chats, host Andy Roszak sits down with Drew Vernon from Tonies to talk about a product that has become a staple in his own household and is making waves in early chi...
4 Jun 34min
Should Child Care Programs Have Cameras? Childcare Experts Discuss
In this episode of Early Childhood Chats, host Andy Roszak talks with Kevin Wright from Watch Me Grow about a topic that generates a lot of opinions and not enough informed conversation: cameras in ch...
22 Mai 42min
Why Preschool Behavior Is Getting Worse (Real Solutions Inside)
In this episode of Early Childhood Chats, we tackle one of the most urgent challenges in early education today: the growing gap in mental health support for young children.Host Andy Rozak sits down wi...
6 Mai 49min
Brain Architects and Bold Investments: New Mexico's Universal Child Care Story
Every state in the country is watching New Mexico right now. In November 2025, New Mexico lifted its income eligibility cap for child care assistance, making quality child care available to any family...
29 Apr 34min
The Lost Skill: Why Handwriting Is Disappearing and What It Costs Our Kids
Most early childhood educators know handwriting matters. Fewer realize how much is lost when it disappears from the classroom. Research from Indiana University and the University of Washington has con...
9 Apr 43min
The Biggest Challenges in Childcare (And How to Fix Them)
Running a childcare center isn’t easy. From staffing shortages to parent communication, burnout is real. In this episode of Early Childhood Chats, we dive into the biggest challenges facing early chil...
26 Mar 58min
