Children Deserve Better

On this episode of Children Deserve Better, Dr. Jasmine Moses is joined by Dr. Ramona, the Baby Book Doc, for a powerful conversation about books, representation, and why diverse children’s literature matters for every child. Dr. Ramona is a millennial mom, School Psychologist, and Professor, who is uplifting Black and Brown identities, using storytelling to dismantle systems of oppression, and sh...

On this episode of Children Deserve Better, Dr. Jasmine Moses is joined by Miss Katie Sings for a conversation about the power of children’s music and media. Miss Katie creates thoughtful music and videos that help children feel seen, valued, and understood. Her work centers on feelings, belonging, community, and the reminder that children matter exactly as they are. Together, Dr. Jasmine and Miss...

On this episode of Children Deserve Better, Dr. Jasmine Moses is joined by Mx. Taryn Kaplan, director of Heights Cooperative Preschool, for an honest conversation about grief, loss, and what it means to support children through hard things. Together, they reflect on their own experiences with grief after the loss of people they love and explore the many ways children experience grief, too. They di...

Today on Children Deserve Better , Dr. Jasmine Moses is joined by the amazing Kisa Marx for a conversation that feels especially meaningful, as it was recorded on the very day her book entered the world. Together, they discuss her new book, We Are Who We’re Waiting For: Transformative Change in Early Childhood Education , and what it means to create spaces where children can live, grow, and be see...

In this episode of Children Deserve Better , Dr. Jasmine Moses sits down with Dr. Casey Y. Myers—educator, researcher, and co-founder of Watershed Community School—to unpack adult supremacy and its impact on children’s lives.  From classroom routines to state laws, we explore how unchecked adult power harms children—and what it takes to raise and teach with solidarity instead of control.  Topics i...

In this episode of Children Deserve Better, Dr. Jasmine Moses takes a hard look at the popular saying, “It takes a village,” and asks the question no one seems willing to: What kind of shape is that village actually in? She advocates for community action and mutual aid, encouraging listeners to engage in local decision-making and support community spaces. The conversation highlights the need for s...

In this episode of Children Deserve Better , Dr. Jasmine Moses sits down with Emily Clark, M.Ed.—researcher, early childhood advocate, and founder of EarlyEdEM.com—to unpack the idea that childhood is not as universal as we often believe.  Together, they explore how systems like racism, poverty, policing, and flawed education policies deny many children the right to a full and free childhood. From...

Welcome to the first episode of Children Deserve Better . The world feels heavy right now—children’s rights are under attack, policies are being designed to harm marginalized communities, and the sheer amount of injustice can make it feel impossible to know where to start.  That feeling of overwhelm? It’s by design. The people in power want us too tired to fight back. But here’s the truth: we are...

Welcome to Children Deserve Better , the podcast where we tackle social justice, community challenges, and those tough-to-talk-about topics. I’m Dr. Jasmine Moses, your guide as we break down these complex issues into meaningful conversations for children and actionable steps for adults. This trailer sets the stage for our journey together—unlearning, relearning, and growing with a commitment to b...