EdsUp!
EdsUp! is a podcast all about children and those who care for them. Produced by the Graduate Center for the Study of Early Learning at the University of Mississippi, Dr. Cathy Grace and Dr. Kenya Wolff provide wit, wisdom and enthusiasm as they explore education and public policy issues with practical advice for parents, teachers and decision-makers. Each podcast will feature in-depth interviews about a wide range of issues ranging from parenting tips to the economic benefits of investments in high-quality education programs for young children. Myths that have guided decisions about the education, care and development of young children for years will be exposed. Public policies and the resulting consequences for children and families will be discussed. Listeners will find the stories of famous and not-so-famous people to be inspiring and entertaining as they hear how childhood experiences shaped the adult lives of guests in predictable as well as unexpected ways. Each episode will include no-nonsense conversation about how to give children the best possible start in life. Thoughtful—we think so. Informative—we know so. Engaging—absolutely!
Episodes
November 10, 2024 • 30 mins
EdsUp! talks with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz, the educational director of the Targeted Parenting™ Institute. Targeted Parenting™ is a parenting system that uses empirically validated techniques to train parents and children to overcome various disorders of childhood in a preventative fashion, in order to minimize or avoid later expensive psychotherapy. View resources at https://www.drrobynkoslowitz.com/
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August 4, 2024 • 37 mins
EdsUp! talks with Mississippi delta native and recording artist, Steve Azar. Steve's album MY MISSISSIPPI REUNION, winner of a Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters award, features the track "One Mississippi" which became the new official state song in 2022. The success of this led to Azar authoring the #1 Best Selling children's book, "One Mississippi". Steve & his wife Gwen founded the Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation, whi...
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June 21, 2024 • 35 mins
Listen to or download our conversation with Michelle Kang, the Chief Executive Officer for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Michelle is committed to creating belonging within organizations, and developing inclusive leadership and mentoring opportunities. A wealth of information on early education lives here: https://www.naeyc.org/
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May 26, 2024 • 22 mins
EdsUp! talks with Fred Jones, Sr. Director of Public Policy and Advocacy - Fred Jones serves as the senior director of public policy and advocacy for the Southern Education Foundation (SEF). His core responsibilities include creating and advancing equitable birth through 16 state and federal public policy solutions aligned with the mission and values of SEF.
Learn more about the SEF here: https://southerneducation.org/what-we-do/
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February 6, 2024 • 33 mins
Episode 60 features Ellen Galinsky, the President of Families and Work Institute and the Chief Science Officer for the Bezos Family Foundation. A trailblazer in the work-family and early childhood fields, she is a prolific writer with more than 100 books and reports and 300 articles, which include the best-selling Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs, and the upcoming release The Breakthrough Years.
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January 28, 2024 • 37 mins
This episode, we talk with Tom "Teacher Tom" Hobson, an early childhood educator, international speaker, education consultant, teacher of teachers, parent educator, and author. Best known for Teacher Tom's Blog (https://teachertomsblog.blogspot.com/) and his courses for teachers and parents (https://courses.teachertomsworld.com), Teacher Tom brings his wisdom to EdsUp! Search for his podcast online to hear more from Teacher Tom!
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December 31, 2023 • 21 mins
In our final episode of 2023, we talk with children’s author and educator, Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson, the author of 22 children’s books. Kimberly received her Doctorate in Curriculum, Teaching, and Leadership from Northeastern University in Boston, MA and also holds a Master’s Degree from Clemson University, in Youth Development and Leadership. Kimberly has an Early Childhood Education Degree and a Communications Degree from UNC - Ch...
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October 1, 2023 • 32 mins
This episode, we speak with Dr. Shirley Raines, President Emeritus of the University of Memphis. She was the first female president and served for 12 years and was described as “Personable, Powerful and Prepared” at her induction into the Tennessee Women’s Hall of Fame. Shirley was a faculty member for five years at the Harvard Institute for New Presidents and Chancellors. Find her books mentioned in our podcast at https://amzn....
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September 26, 2023 • 18 mins
We interview Dr. Diane Bales and Stephanie Whitten. Dr. Bales is a Professor in Human Development and Family Science, a Human Development Specialist with UGA Extension, and director of UGA’s Child Life program. Her outreach focuses on stress and mental health, healthy child development and brain development, healthy eating in preschoolers. Stephanie is a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Child Life Clinical Coordinator at the ...
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July 31, 2023 • 25 mins
EdsUP! Talks with Matt Karlsen and Susan Harris MacKay, who direct the Center for Playful Inquiry to catalyze greater beauty and democracy in the partnership of children and adults. Susan and Matt began the Center for Playful Inquiry following the pandemic-related collapse of Portland Children’s Museum and Opal School, where they were longtime members of collaborative teams initiating and sustaining innovative experiences for child...
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June 30, 2023 • 12 mins
We chat with the wonderful, passionate Vanessa Brantley-Newton in this episode! Vanessa celebrates self-love and acceptance of all cultures through her work, and hopes to inspire young readers to find their own voices. Growing up in a musical family, Vanessa’s parents taught her how to sing to help overcome her stuttering. Now whenever she illustrates, music fills the air and finds its way into her art. The children she draws can ...
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May 30, 2023 • 22 mins
In Episode 53, we talk with #1 New York Times bestselling author and mindfulness
expert, Susan Verde! As a kid, she kept a piece of chalk in her pocket (for spontaneous hopscotch), finding inspiration everywhere and loved to write all about it! She now writes books for readers of all ages. Susan also teaches kids yoga and mindfulness. See more of her work at SusanVerde.com.
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May 20, 2023 • 31 mins
This episode, we talk with Todd Parr, author and illustrator of more than 60 books for children, including the New York Times bestselling The I Love You Book, The Earth Book, and The Thankful Book. He has inspired, empowered, and entertained millions of children around the world with his bold images, unique sense of humor, and inclusive storytelling.
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April 29, 2023 • 10 mins
This episode, we speak with Jane Chapman. She has been illustrating for over twenty five years. See her work at https://janekchapman.com/ She works with a number of publishers, but particularly enjoys the collaborative process with designers and editors when she is commissioned to both write and illustrate. She has a studio at home in Southwest England, but she has to be careful to keep her paint under cover because her enormous M...
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April 23, 2023 • 25 mins
EdsUp! talks with Patricia Cole, Senior Director of Federal Policy, ZERO TO THREE. Patricia leads the work in federal policy formulation and legislative strategies in a range of areas affecting infants and toddlers, including early care and learning, home visiting, child welfare, infant-early childhood mental health, and health care.
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March 27, 2023 • 24 mins
EdsUp! talks with Kristen Balhoff, a Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor and Parent Educator, sharing insights from her own journey as the parent of three neurodivergent children. Her workshops guide parents and teachers to understand themselves better, strengthen connection with all children, and find joy in relationships. More with Kristen:
https://consciousdiscipline.com/professional-development/instructors/kristen-balho...
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January 1, 2023 • 29 mins
Download or listen to our latest podcast, as we talk with Dr. Marianne Celanno and Dr. Marietta Collins.
Marianne Celano, PhD, ABPP is a family psychologist and professor at the Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Celano specializes in treatment of children, including those who have experienced traumatic events.
Marietta Collins, PhD is a clinical psychologist and Associate Professor within the Department of Family Medic...
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December 30, 2022 • 22 mins
Listen to our conversation with Duncan Tonatiuh (toh-nah-tee-YOU), an award-winning author-illustrator. He is both Mexican and American. He grew up in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and graduated from Parsons School of Design and Eugene Lang College in New York City. His artwork is inspired by Mesoamerican art. His aim is to create images and stories that honor the past, but that are relevant to people, especially children, nowadays...
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December 28, 2022 • 23 mins
Anita Sanchez is our guest this episode. Anita’s award-winning books sing the praises of unloved plants and animals, and of the unusual, often ignored wild places of the world: dandelions, poison ivy, spiders, mud puddles, and glaciers. Years of field work and teaching outdoor classes have given her firsthand experience introducing students to the wonders of nature. Her many science books for young readers include The Forest in th...
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October 28, 2022 • 23 mins
Listen to our conversations with Lillian I. Hubler, the Founder and President of Time to Sign, Inc. The foremost sign language trainer of young children’s educators, with having trained more than 250,000 educators nationwide. She is a dynamic presenter whose presentations are educational best practices, engaging, and fun. Lillian brings sign language into life for visual learning, social and emotional readiness, and classroom & beh...
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