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Welcome to Reimagine Childhood brought to you by Early Childhood Christian Network—where we equip you with the tools you need so you can confidently care for and teach young children. We know early childhood is prime time for all development and, yet, we often overlook our critical role in providing optimal learning experiences. In every episode, you'll find seasoned experts sharing their passion and expertise in a way that is easily applied to everyday experiences in the classroom and anywhere else you're involved with young children. We want to protect and celebrate early childhood in all its wonder and imagination, rather than rushing through it to get "prepared" for the next stage.So….how will you reimagine your approach to early childhood? We'd love to invite you on this journey with us!
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- 1 weeks ago37 min
Ep. 98 Spiritual Formation in Young Children: Helping Kids Experience God with Holly Wilson
In this episode of Reimagine Childhood from the Early Childhood Christian Network, host Monica Healer interviews Rev. Holly Wilson, family formation pastor at University Methodist Church in San Antonio, about spiritual formation in young children through Catechesis (or Chapel) of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-rooted approach that emphasizes helping children experience God, not only learn information. Holly shares her shift from adult crisis and discipleship work to "going upstream" to form resilient disciples early, describing curated environments, dignity of the child, "freedom with limits," and de-schooling from product-focused teaching. They discuss how children can worship with wonder, how this work transforms adults too, and stories of children forming prayer practices that draw parents toward deeper faith, urging churches to allocate their best resources to children. 00:00 Reimagine Childhood Intro 01:14 Meet Reverend Holly Wilson 08:22 Why Formation Beats Information 15:53 Practical Montessori Inspired Steps 19:04 Children Already Full 21:05 Freedom With Limits 25:04 Nourishing Not Entertaining 30:48 Reimagining Childhood
- 3 weeks ago43 min
Ep. 97 The 5 C's of Discipline: Connection-First Strategies for Preschoolers with Cara Tyrrell
In this episode of Reimagine Childhood, brought to you by the Early Childhood Christian Network, host Monica Healer talks with Cara Tyrrell, relationship-based communication expert, former preschool and kindergarten teacher, host of Transforming the Toddler Years, and author of Talk to Them Early and Often, about reframing discipline as teaching internal self-management rather than punishment. Cara shares her collaborative discipline framework—the five C's: Connect, Communicate, Collaborate, Compromise, and Celebrate—emphasizing that connection and trust must come before correction. She explains intentional communication that aligns words, tone, and body language, and offers practical classroom and home examples for holding firm boundaries while sharing power through choices, natural consequences, and supportive cleanup. The conversation highlights building empathy in peers through narration, celebrating effort (not just outcomes), and reimagining early childhood by observing each child's unique learning style to support child-led learning. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 02:10 Redefining Discipline 09:21 Connection First Classroom 17:46 Five Cs Communication 23:15 Connect Then Set Timer 25:10 Compromise Cleanup Choices 30:34 Boundaries With Shared Power 37:56 Reimagine Childhood Wrap Up Connect with Cara on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/caratalkstoddler/ On her website - https://www.caratyrrell.com/speaker or https://www.core4parenting.com/ You can get her new book Talk to Them Early and Often on Amazon! AND she has a podcast too! Subscribe today to Transforming the Toddler Years and share it with all the toddler parents in your circle.
- Oct 5, 20261h 2m
Ep. 96 Spotting Early Learning Differences with Grace: Dyslexia, Autism, Speech/Language, and ADHD with Lisetta Layer
In this episode of Reimagine Childhood, brought to you by the Early Childhood Christian Network, host Monica Healer welcomes Lysetta Layer, a qualified instructor and certified academic language therapist, educational diagnostician, and preschool minister at Park Cities Baptist Church, to discuss early childhood learning differences and how educators can notice and support them without diagnosing. Lysetta explains dyslexia as a neurobiological difference with early indicators (e.g., spelling and word retrieval challenges, inconsistent retention, letter/number reversals), and emphasizes the value of early remediation. The conversation also touches on autism spectrum indicators, speech and language (expressive vs. receptive) concerns, and the limits of identifying ADHD in preschool. They highlight documenting observable facts, partnering with parents compassionately, and using resources like Child Find and Texas Early Childhood Intervention (birth–36 months) and public school evaluations to access support, stressing that all children are made in God's image and can meet their potential with appropriate help. 00:00 Welcome and Mission 00:49 Meet the Expert Guest 06:04 Noticing Without Diagnosing 09:42 Dyslexia and Autism Signs 30:35 Spectrums and Diagnosis 31:53 Speech Language Basics 39:04 ADHD and Early Intervention 45:07 Resources and Closing Charge Lots of resources for this one: ChildFind in Texas: https://www.spedtex.org/resources/child-find-frequently-asked-questions Early Childhood Intervention in Texas - https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/early-childhood-intervention-services International Dyslexia Association https://dyslexiaida.org Understood – For Learning and Thinking Differences https://www.understood.org/ Stand Up LD: Supporting Learning Differences https://standupld.org/ Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity http://dyslexia.yale.edu/ Autism Speaks https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism Ages & Stages Questionnaire -super helpful — https://agesandstages.com/ ECCN Course Bundle - Support Children with Special Needs and Their Families - https://earlychildhoodchristiannetwork.com/groups/supporting-children-with-special-needs-and-their-families/
- Sep 21, 202635 min
Ep. 95 Consumers vs Creators: Technology Education for Young Children with Dr. Kayla Abshire
In this episode of Reimagine Childhood from the Early Childhood Christian Network, host Monica Healer interviews Dr. Kayla Abshire, director of innovation and learning at San Marcos Academy, about developmentally appropriate technology education for young children. They distinguish passive screen time from intentionally teaching technology as a productivity tool, addressing concerns such as delayed language development, reduced social-emotional skills, sleep disruption, and physical impacts. Dr. Abshire shares practical, mostly hands-on strategies for pre-K, including mouse and keyboard skill-building, letter recognition, unplugged coding with movement-based sequencing games, early robotics with Bee-Bots and coding mice, and scaled-down digital citizenship focused on device care, safe clicking, and kind communication. The conversation also covers parent and teacher pushback, the need for professional development, and the goal of helping children create with technology rather than only consume it. 00:00 Welcome to Reimagine Childhood 00:50 Meet Dr Kayla Abshire 03:02 Screen Time Risks Explained 07:07 Teaching Tech Without Screens 14:12 Unplugged Coding and Robotics 20:46 Digital Citizenship and Parents 28:43 Creators Not Consumers Wrap Up
- Sep 7, 202641 min
Ep. 94 Noticing the Signs: How Early Educators Can Help Families with Early Diagnosis with Kate Moebel & Dr. Diana Castro
In this episode of Reimagine Childhood from the Early Childhood Christian Network, host Monica Healer talks with grandmother Kate Mobell, whose grandson Shepherd was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy just before kindergarten, and Dr. Diana Castro, a board-certified neurologist and neuromuscular physician. They explain why early educators' daily observations can help families pursue quicker evaluations and referrals, especially when concerns have been minimized. Dr. Castro outlines common early signs of Duchenne—delayed walking, speech delays, fatigue at recess, frequent falls, difficulty with stairs or jumping, toe walking, enlarged calves, and Gower's sign—and notes possible cognitive and learning impacts. The conversation also covers why early intervention matters, how treatments like gene therapy aim to increase dystrophin, and how teachers can document specific behaviors, encourage OT/PT or specialist evaluation, plan for safety needs, and compassionately support families and classmates through education and community resources like CureDuchenne. 00:00 Welcome and Purpose 02:34 Shepherd Diagnosis Story 08:17 Signs Teachers Can Spot 18:47 Learning Library Promo 19:50 Treatments and Gene Therapy 22:42 Access to Gene Therapy 25:05 Schools as Early Advocates 28:01 Supporting Families at School 35:13 Teacher Action Steps and Wrap Up Download milestone lists by age from birth to age 5 HERE! These can be super helpful in documenting what you see! https://cureduchenne.org/ has tons of resources for parents who might have a recent diagnosis. https://neuromdcenter.com/ is Dr. Castro's clinic in Dallas. She says patients from all over the world! Connect with Dr. Castro on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dianacastromd/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DianaCastroMD
- Aug 24, 202646 min
Ep. 93: Protecting Childhood in a Culture of Hurry: Human Connection, Play, and Wonder with Mary Ann Bradbury
In this episode of Reimagine Childhood, brought to you by the Early Childhood Christian Network, host Monica Healer welcomes Mary Ann Bradbury, former executive director of the Texas Baptist Church Weekday Education Association and longtime Christian education leader, to discuss cultural shifts affecting young children and families. They describe a "war" for children's hearts and minds driven by technology, social media, marketing, and increasing busyness, contributing to stress, anxiety, and loss of joy in children. Mary Ann emphasizes that attention shapes discipleship and urges Christian educators to "armor up" by prioritizing human connection, play-based learning, time in nature, reading aloud, and slower, child-led experiences that allow wonder and critical thinking. They also address pressures on parents, concerns about AI-infused toys and ed tech, and call educators and families to act as gatekeepers who protect God's design for childhood. 00:00 Welcome to Reimagine Childhood 00:50 Meet Mary Ann Bradbury 02:48 War for Kids Attention 20:50 Slowing Down Through Connection 25:06 Let Kids Lead Play 28:01 Tech Attention Trap 32:55 Nature and Parent Support You can find more from Mary Ann Bradberry in our on-line course library. Illuminating What Kids Need From You Infant/Toddler Development: Lighting the Path for Life The Child's Pathway To God Through Nature Mary Ann mentioned a few books in this episode: The Busy Life of Ernestine Buckmeister - by Linda Raven Lodding Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne, M. Ed. Eyes Are Never Quiet by by Lori Desautels, Michael McKnight
- Aug 10, 202644 min
Ep. 92 Sensory Integration & Balanced Brain Development: Practical OT Tips for Early Childhood with Kendra Worley
In this episode of Reimagine Childhood from the Early Childhood Christian Network, host Monica Healer talks with pediatric occupational therapist and skidamarinkkids.com founder Kendra Worley about rising developmental concerns in young children, including sensory regulation challenges, speech delays, anxiety, ADHD, and autism-related symptoms. Kendra explains functional disconnect syndrome and God's design for brain development, describing the right brain as the foundational "brake pedal" and the left brain as the "gas pedal," and how modern life can over-stimulate left-brain activity through stress, screens, early academics, overstimulating environments, and reduced movement. She shares practical classroom strategies to support balanced development, including big-body play, stop-and-start games, breathing, encouraging an upward gaze, using the left side/left hand, visual tracking, and gratitude practices, and points listeners to her Tantrum Tamer app and resources at skidamarinkkids.com. 00:00 Welcome to Reimagine Childhood 01:37 Why Kids Are Struggling More 04:23 Gods Design for Brain Balance 13:48 Modern Triggers and Practical Fixes 22:04 Stressed Parents and Connection 22:56 Screens Replace Outdoor Regulation 25:38 Classroom Tools for Self Regulation 36:39 Gratitude Big Picture Wrap Up Here's a great article on that goes more in-depth about what you might see as far as behavior goes in children with delayed right-brain development or left-brain development! So fascinating! Find other amazing resources at https://skidamarinkkids.com/ Download the free Tantrum Tamer app to help you with tools for the classroom (or as a resource for parents). And follow Kendra(a pediatric occupational therapist) and her colleague, Ali (a speech/language pathologist) on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/skidamarinkkids/
- Jul 31, 202640 min
Ep. 91 Transforming Toddlerhood: Tools for Power Struggles, Aggression, Biting, and Tantrums with Devon Kuntzman
In this episode of Reimagine Childhood from the Early Childhood Christian Network, host Monica Healer welcomes Devon Kuntzman, founder of Transforming Toddlerhood, certified coach with a psychology degree, former global nanny, author, summit host, and creator with nearly one million Instagram followers. Devon reframes toddlerhood as a critical, beautiful developmental stage and explains differences between babies, young toddlers, and older toddlers, emphasizing that behavior is communication and often reflects missing skills. She shares a three-part approach—decode behavior, nurture development, and build skills—then addresses common challenges: power struggles (exit the struggle while holding limits and offering choices), physical aggression (connect, set limits, teach skills), biting (get curious, track patterns, support both children, and scaffold with safe alternatives), and tantrums (ensure safety, stay calm, uphold limits, and use "less is more" during meltdowns). 00:00 Welcome to Reimagine Childhood 00:50 Meet Devon Kuntzman 01:47 Why Toddlers Get a Bad Rap 05:06 Toddler Stages and Communication 08:52 Power Struggles and Boundaries 16:18 Hitting Biting and Skill Building 30:56 Tantrums Plus Final Takeaways If you enjoyed the conversation today and need a downloadable PDF mini-guide....HERE you go! A detailed guide to the 4 challenging toddler behaviors we talked about today. https://www.transformingtoddlerhood.com/ https://www.transformingtoddlerhood.com/book/ https://www.instagram.com/transformingtoddlerhood/
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Welcome to Reimagine Childhood brought to you by Early Childhood Christian Network—where we equip you with the tools you need so you can confidently care for and teach young children. We know early childhood is prime time for all development and, yet, we often overlook our critical role in providing optimal learning experiences. In every episode, you'll find seasoned experts sharing their passion and expertise in a way that is easily applied to everyday experiences in the classroom and anywhere else you're involved with young children. We want to protect and celebrate early childhood in all its wonder and imagination, rather than rushing through it to get "prepared" for the next stage.So….how will you reimagine your approach to early childhood? We'd love to invite you on this journey with us!
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