That Early Childhood Nerd
If you love thinking deeply about childhood, early childhood education, caring for children, and supporting children’s right to play, this is the podcast for you! Each week, host and self-proclaimed early childhood nerd Heather Bernt-Santy invites practitioners, writers, and thinkers who share her commitment to doing the very best we can for children, their caregivers and teachers, and their families to discuss big ideas, real life practices, and cool research. Let’s get nerdy!
Episodes

Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Francis Wardle, author of “Oh, Boy! Strategies for Teaching Boys in Early Childhood.”
Want to support the show and help keep it ad free? You can make a one time donation or become a member to get access to more TECN content at "Buy Me a Coffee:"
buymeacoffee.com/heatherf
Another way to support the show is to leave a review/rating on iTunes or Spotify, and to share on your social media networks!

Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Lisa Murphy, Emma Tempest, Richard Cohen, Lizz Nolasco and I do a little fangirling about Alfie Kohn.
Want to support the show and help keep it ad free? You can make a one time donation or become a member to get access to more TECN content at "Buy Me a Coffee:"
buymeacoffee.com/heatherf
Another way to support the show is to leave a review/rating on iTunes or Spotify, and to share on your social media networks!

Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Lisa Murphy, Lizz Nolasco and I share quotes from children’s literature expert Mem Fox…wait until you hear Lizz’s chosen quote!
Want to support the show and help keep it ad free? You can make a one time donation or become a member to get access to more TECN content at "Buy Me a Coffee:"
buymeacoffee.com/heatherf
Another way to support the show is to leave a review/rating on iTunes or Spotify, and to share on your social media networks!

Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Center director Cori Berg shares her struggles, her processes and support for those who continue to provide care during a pandemic
Want to support the show and help keep it ad free? You can make a one time donation or become a member to get access to more TECN content at "Buy Me a Coffee:"
buymeacoffee.com/heatherf
Another way to support the show is to leave a review/rating on iTunes or Spotify, and to share on your social media networks!

Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
An amazing panel of infant/toddler experts, including staff from Zero to Three, dig in to an article describing the importance of “re-envisioning” routine times with infants and toddlers. See the article here: https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/3314-one-diaper-at-a-time-re-envisioning-diapering-routines-with-infants-and-toddlers
Want to support the show and help keep it ad free? You can make a one time donation or become a member to get access to more TECN content at "Buy Me a Coffee:"
buymeacoffee.com/heatherf
Another way to support the show is to leave a review/rating on iTunes or Spotify, and to share on your social media networks!

Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Heather Hansen makes her TECN podcast debut along with Richard Cohen and Heather as they discuss favorite ideas and memories of Bev Bos.
Want to support the show and help keep it ad free? You can make a one time donation or become a member to get access to more TECN content at "Buy Me a Coffee:"
buymeacoffee.com/heatherf
Another way to support the show is to leave a review/rating on iTunes or Spotify, and to share on your social media networks!

Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Mike Huber, Lisa Murphy and Heather kick off a new series exploring influential folks in ECE and learn a lot about Cheng Xueqin and Anji Play.More about Anji Play here: https://www.childcareexchange.com/catalog/product/anji-play-the-childs-right-to-play/5024228/ and here: https://www.facebook.com/AnjiPlayWorld.
Want to support the show and help keep it ad free? You can make a one time donation or become a member to get access to more TECN content at "Buy Me a Coffee:"
buymeacoffee.com/heatherf
Another way to support the show is to leave a review/rating on iTunes or Spotify, and to share on your social media networks!

Monday Jun 24, 2019
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Episode descriptions: Richard Cohen joins the show to discuss his article "Zen and the Art of Early Childhood Education. Find the article here: https://richie4360.wordpress.com/2020/05/19/zen-and-the-art-of-early-childhood-education/
Want to support the show and help keep it ad free? You can make a one time donation or become a member to get access to more TECN content at "Buy Me a Coffee:"
buymeacoffee.com/heatherf
Another way to support the show is to leave a review/rating on iTunes or Spotify, and to share on your social media networks!

Monday Jun 17, 2019
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Episode descriptions: Richard Cohen joins the show to discuss his article "Zen and the Art of Early Childhood Education. Find the article here: https://richie4360.wordpress.com/2020/05/19/zen-and-the-art-of-early-childhood-education/
Want to support the show and help keep it ad free? You can make a one time donation or become a member to get access to more TECN content at "Buy Me a Coffee:"
buymeacoffee.com/heatherf
Another way to support the show is to leave a review/rating on iTunes or Spotify, and to share on your social media networks!

Monday Jun 10, 2019
Monday Jun 10, 2019
Nerd Study Hall continues with an infant/toddler focus! Richard Cohen and Lizz Nolasco join the show to discuss moral development with infants and toddlers.
Want to support the show and help keep it ad free? You can make a one time donation or become a member to get access to more TECN content at "Buy Me a Coffee:"
buymeacoffee.com/heatherf
Another way to support the show is to leave a review/rating on iTunes or Spotify, and to share on your social media networks!


