Early Risers - Podcast Rankings and reviews

As a first-time mom to a young toddler, I have found this podcast so empowering, informative, and reassuring. I love the varied ways the podcast explores how race impacts young children and the host and guests always refer to compelling and credible research. One of my greatest anxieties as a parent is how to teach my children to be antiracist and how to not pass on my own biases to them. It’s intimidating because this takes time, intention, and reflection—something parents of very young children often don’t have access to in our hectic lives. This podcast has helped me carve out those critical moments of reflection and intention-setting. Thank you.

I can’t say enough good things about this podcast! By its very existence it challenges the prevailing belief that little children can’t engage in conversations about race. Dianne’s presence as a host is positive, kind and encouraging. She never makes the listener feel like this is stuff they should already know. Yet, she’s firm that the conversation is urgently needed, and she consistently provides information and resources to help the listener out. Bravo!

Although I rarely get out of the house these days, today I decided to pick up takeout for lunch. During my brief drive, I was able to listen to the initial interview with Dianne Haulcy debuting this new podcast. Perfect timing! As an early childhood educator and professor of early education, this podcast is what every parent and educator needs! Dianne, you are right...we don’t talk about race in Minnesota and we often shut our children down when they notice the differences in skin color. What a disservice we are giving to our kids. Let’s talk about it...let’s listen...let’s do more to stop the racial injustices in our communities. I can’t wait to listen! Thank you for creating these podcasts and starting the conversations!

Megan Rogholt
Twitter: @mrogholt

One of the beautiful aspects of learning how to have tough conversations with children is that the same concepts often apply to having those same conversations with adults. This podcast is equipping us with invaluable tools for EVERY conversation we look to have around challenging topics!