Cribs, Crayons, College: The Child Development Podcast

Ever wonder why your toddler spends twenty minutes transferring dog kibble into your favorite shoe or prefers the cardboard box over the expensive toy inside? In this solo episode, host Kay dives into the hilarious and fascinating science of toddler play. Discover why play is a "cognitive cheat code" that turns heavy brain-building into effortless fun, and learn the real reasons behind awkward toddler playdates and endless games of pretend. Kay also shares three practical, science-backed strategies for caregivers—including how to create a stress-free "Yes Space" and why letting them make a mess might just prevent picky eating. Tune in to find out why the toddler chaos in your living room is actually pure genius at work! 

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• Cribs- Infants and Toddlers
• Crayons- Preschool and Early School Years
• Climbers- Adolescence and Teens
• College- Young Adults

Thanks for joining us on this journey through childhood. Until next time, keep learning, keep growing, and keep supporting the young humans in your life. 

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The Cribs, Crayons, College: The Child Development Podcast was created for parents, families, caregivers, and everyone who plays a role in a child’s life. Proceeds from this podcast help support kidpreneurs, young entrepreneurs building their first big ideas by teaching them creativity, leadership, and hands-on business skills. Through small-business courses and sponsorships, we help children's dreams come true.

Why do preschoolers ask "why" 300 times a day, and what is really happening during a toddler meltdown? In this episode of Growing Minds, host Kay is joined by special guest Loretta—a grandmother who raised her own children in the 1970s—to bridge the generational gap in parenting. Together, they unpack the fascinating modern neuroscience behind preschooler behavior. Tune in to discover why the messy chaos of the preschool years isn't kids being "naughty," but rather brilliant little scientists whose brains are in a massive state of construction. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or educator, this episode will help you see the crayons, chaos, and endless questions in a whole new light!

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Continue listening to the age group you're meant for:

• Cribs- Infants and Toddlers
• Crayons- Preschool and Early School Years
• Climbers- Adolescence and Teens
• College- Young Adults

Thanks for joining us on this journey through childhood. Until next time, keep learning, keep growing, and keep supporting the young humans in your life. 

We need your support! And why your support matters:

The Cribs, Crayons, College: The Child Development Podcast was created for parents, families, caregivers, and everyone who plays a role in a child’s life. Proceeds from this podcast help support kidpreneurs, young entrepreneurs building their first big ideas by teaching them creativity, leadership, and hands-on business skills. Through small-business courses and sponsorships, we help children's dreams come true.

Cribs, Crayons, College: The Child Development Podcast explores the full arc of childhood, from the earliest days in the crib to the complex transitions of adolescence and young adulthood. Hosted by Kay, this show brings together educators, families, and child‑development enthusiasts for practical, research‑informed, and deeply human conversations.
 
 Each episode breaks down a stage of development, a common challenge, or a big question about how children grow, learn, and thrive. Whether you’re a parent navigating toddler emotions, a teacher supporting diverse learners, or a community member invested in kids’ futures, this podcast gives you insight, clarity, and real‑world strategies.
 
 A journey through childhood, one stage at a time.

Support the show

Continue listening to the age group you're meant for:

• Cribs- Infants and Toddlers
• Crayons- Preschool and Early School Years
• Climbers- Adolescence and Teens
• College- Young Adults

Thanks for joining us on this journey through childhood. Until next time, keep learning, keep growing, and keep supporting the young humans in your life. 

We need your support! And why your support matters:

The Cribs, Crayons, College: The Child Development Podcast was created for parents, families, caregivers, and everyone who plays a role in a child’s life. Proceeds from this podcast help support kidpreneurs, young entrepreneurs building their first big ideas by teaching them creativity, leadership, and hands-on business skills. Through small-business courses and sponsorships, we help children's dreams come true.

Podcast host Kay and Early Childhood Expert Sasha discuss why toddlers have big emotions, the types and triggers of tantrums, and practical co-regulation strategies for caregivers. They explain that tantrums are developmentally normal, not misbehavior, and offer tools to support emotional growth, such as staying calm, using predictable routines, and reframing tantrums as a form of communication. The key: support, not punishment, helps toddlers learn to regulate their emotions. 

Support the show

Continue listening to the age group you're meant for:

• Cribs- Infants and Toddlers
• Crayons- Preschool and Early School Years
• Climbers- Adolescence and Teens
• College- Young Adults

Thanks for joining us on this journey through childhood. Until next time, keep learning, keep growing, and keep supporting the young humans in your life. 

We need your support! And why your support matters:

The Cribs, Crayons, College: The Child Development Podcast was created for parents, families, caregivers, and everyone who plays a role in a child’s life. Proceeds from this podcast help support kidpreneurs, young entrepreneurs building their first big ideas by teaching them creativity, leadership, and hands-on business skills. Through small-business courses and sponsorships, we help children's dreams come true.

Host Kay and expert Sasha explore why young children experience intense emotions and have tantrums. They explain that these episodes are normal, not misbehavior. And offer practical co-regulation strategies, such as staying calm, using predictable routines, and viewing tantrums as a form of communication. Support, rather than punishment, helps children develop emotional regulation. Tune in to gain a better understanding and to learn how to support your child's emotional growth.

Support the show

Continue listening to the age group you're meant for:

• Cribs- Infants and Toddlers
• Crayons- Preschool and Early School Years
• Climbers- Adolescence and Teens
• College- Young Adults

Thanks for joining us on this journey through childhood. Until next time, keep learning, keep growing, and keep supporting the young humans in your life. 

We need your support! And why your support matters:

The Cribs, Crayons, College: The Child Development Podcast was created for parents, families, caregivers, and everyone who plays a role in a child’s life. Proceeds from this podcast help support kidpreneurs, young entrepreneurs building their first big ideas by teaching them creativity, leadership, and hands-on business skills. Through small-business courses and sponsorships, we help children's dreams come true.

Get ready for a fun, insightful ride through the evolution of parenting. In this episode, we break down the wild gap between 70s “figure it out” childhoods and today’s emotionally tuned‑in parenting; sprinkled with humor, real talk, and a few construction‑themed metaphors you didn’t know you needed. With our kids decades apart in age, we compare notes, share stories, and reveal why blending old‑school resilience with modern emotional intelligence might just be the secret sauce. Tune in, laugh with us, and walk away feeling a little more confident (and a lot more entertained) about raising resilient kids. 

Thanks for joining me on this journey through childhood. Until next time, keep learning, keep growing, and keep supporting the young humans in your life. 

Cribs, Crayons, College: The Child Development Podcast explores the full arc of childhood, from the earliest days in the crib to the complex transitions of adolescence and young adulthood. Hosted by Kay, this show brings together educators, families, and child‑development enthusiasts for practical, research‑informed, and deeply human conversations.

Each episode breaks down a stage of development, a common challenge, or a big question about how children grow, learn, and thrive. Whether you’re a parent navigating toddler emotions, a teacher supporting diverse learners, or a community member invested in kids’ futures, this podcast gives you insight, clarity, and real‑world strategies.

A journey through childhood, one stage at a time.

Thanks for joining me on this journey through childhood. Until next time, keep learning, keep growing, and keep supporting the young humans in your life.