Honoring Childhood: The Podcast

S2 E4: Translating Play with Lindsey Widger!

join me this week as I talk with my amazing friend and fellow play advocate Lindsey Widger all about what it means to Translate Play! This is a conversation that is full of really good ideas and tips just for...

S2 E3: Busting Myths with Stacy Benge!

I am SO excited to have Stacy Benge back on the podcast this week for part 2 of an amazing conversation! This week, we will be talking about 4 of the most common myths surrounding childhood and early education-AND discussing ways...

S2 E2: Talking to Stakeholders with Stacy Benge!

I am SO excited to have Stacy Benge on the podcast this week for part 1 of an amazing conversation! This week, we will be talking all about how we as early educators can talk to stakeholders-families, parents, admin, politicians,...

S2 E1: We're Back!

I'm baccccckkkkkkkk! Welcome to Season 2 of Honoring Childhood: The Podcast! So excited to start this new season with a conversation with my amazing friend and co-author, Kisa Marx! Follow Samuel on Instagram!  Follow Kisa on Instagram! 

Episode 14: A Conversation with Carla Ward

Join me as I chat with my good friend Carla Ward! Oh! And this is our final episode of Honoring Childhood: The Podcast! But don't worry-we are merging and re-branding as Honoring Play a new podcast with me and Kristen...

Episode 13: A Conversation with Heather Bernt-Santy

Come join me as I chat with my good friend-That Early Childhood Nerd, Heather Bernt-Santy! Follow Heather on Instagram!  Follow Samuel on Instagram! 

Episode 12: A Conversation on the Relationship Between Home and School with Jennifer Whiteford-Houk

Join me and my friend Jennifer Whiteford-Houk as we discuss her experience as a Home Visitor and the insight she can give to teachers and families about what the other one truly wants! Be sure to follow Jennifer on Instagram! As always,...

Episode 11: A Conversation on Toileting with Christina Stewart

Join me and my friend Christina Stewart as we dive deep into the myths and facts of toileting for young children! Be sure to follow Christina on Instagram! As always, be sure you are following us on Instagram!

Episode 10: A Conversation on Advocacy with Kisa Marx

Join me and my amazing friend Kisa Marx as we talk all about advocacy in early childhood and how we can use our lived experiences to better advocate for the children and families that we care for. Be sure to follow...

Episode 9: Gender Expression in Early Childhood w/ Mr. Willy

Join me and my amazing friend Willy Villalpando (@mrwilly_prek) as we talk all about gender and gender expression and how we can support ALL children in our Early Childhood Classrooms!

Episode 8: Supporting Children and Families in Crisis w/ Kristen Peterson

Join me and my friend Kristen Peterson (@kristen.rb.peterson) as we discuss the issues going on in Ukraine and the world and discuss how we can support children and families who are going through trauma. 

Episode 7: Children's Health, Safety and Nutrition with Lauren Montgomery

Join me as I talk children’s health, safety and nutrition with my amazing friend Lauren Montgomery, the Health and Safety Coordinator for the Resource and Referral agency in Sacramento County! Y’all are in for a treat! 

Episode 6: Observation and Documentation with Ron Grady

Join me as I talk with Ron Grady of Childology all about observation and documentation!

Episode 5: ECE Word Association with Kristen Peterson

Join me and Kristen Peterson of Learning Wild as we play a fun game of ECE word association! Part 1 of this series is over on Kristen's podcast-The Play Based Learning Podcast! Follow Kristen on Instagram!: http://instagram.com/kristen.rb.peterson and http://instagram.com/earlychildhood.ceo Check out her...

Episode 4: A Conversation with Alyssa Kidd of Naturally Kidds

Join us this week as we talk with the amazing Alyssa Kidd from Naturally Kidds. Be sure to follow her on Instagram @naturallykidds

Episode 3: Creating a Kind Environment

What does it mean to have a kind environment? Join us this week as we discuss what it means, why it is important and some simple ways we can do it! Be sure to follow us on Instagram: @honoringchildhood 

Episode 2: Child-Centered Learning

Let's talk about what it means to have a child-centered classroom!

Episode 2: Child-Centered Learning

Episode 1: Our Why

Join us in our premier episode as we talk about the all important question of why. Why did we start our journey in Early Childhood Education. Hear my why and be encourage to share yours!

Episode 0: Introductions