Sep 29, 2021

Today we are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Carolyn Strom. Carolyn is an early literacy expert who works with pre-school and elementary educators, families, and children to improve reading outcomes. She taught first grade in Compton, California for 8 years before becoming a reading specialist in New York City. She is...

Sep 22, 2021

In this special episode, we talk about our lives as moms, researchers and practitioners, and how those relate to supporting our toddlers in play. Research and theory provide rich information on how to scaffold young children in independent play but what do we find happens in practice? Join us for an honest conversation...

Sep 15, 2021

We are excited to be joined by Professor Emily Oster. Emily is a Professor of Economics at Brown University and the author of Expecting Better, Cribsheet, and The Family Firm. She holds a PhD in Economics from Harvard. Prior to being at Brown she was on the faculty at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business....

Sep 8, 2021

Today we are thrilled to be joined by Christine French Cully, Chief Purpose Office and Editor in Chief of Highlights Magazine and mother of two. Christine is an outspoken advocate for issues that impact children and their wellbeing. Christine has been dedicated to Highlights’ belief that children are the most...

Sep 1, 2021

Dr. Meltzer-Body is the Assad Meymandi Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  She also directs the UNC Center for Women’s Mood Disorders and is an executive sponsor of the UNC SOM and UNC Health Well-Being initiative. Dr....