Let the Children Play with Dr. Nancy Carlsson-Page

“A lot of these online programs, they're getting marketed to families of young children in so-called preschool. They should be rejected, because they're getting kids to memorize letters, numbers and colors. But this isn't true learning. It's actually interfering with the learning.”

How do we ensure that our children receive the relational attention they need while remote? Join renowned Early Childhood Expert Dr. Nancy Carlsson-Paige as she navigates the world of learning through play…even while remote. This podcast is directly aimed at parents and educators and anyone seeking hopeful wisdom regarding how best to raise our children during these unprecedented times.

Nancy Carlsson-Paige is Professor Emerita at Lesley University where she was a teacher educator in child development for more than 30 years. In 2012, she co-founded Defending the Early Years (www.dey.org), an early childhood education advocacy organization. 

Nancy is a writer, speaker and activist. She has written five books and numerous articles and op-eds on child development and education, media and technology, and peaceable classrooms. Her most recent book is called Taking Back Childhood: A Proven Roadmap for Raising Confident, Creative, Compassionate Kids.

Nancy has received many awards for her leadership and advocacy in peace and early childhood education. In 2013, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences. Nancy is an advocate for education policies and practices that promote social justice, equity, and the well being of all children.