The DEY Podcast with Kisha Reid

Kisha talks with Nancy, Diane, Blakely, Geralyn, and Denisha about the history of DEY and what lies ahead for the future of early childhood advocacy.  

Andrea and Kisha discuss Andrea's journey from a two-year-old childcare teacher to a Maryland State-approved trainer with a focus on educator self-care.  

Kisha Reid and Madeleine discuss the impact of freedom on human development. Madeline shares about her journey homeschooling from the jungle to the forest. She gives practical tools for parents to offer play and nature to their children.

Kisha Reid talks with Alison Bomba about her work as an experienced child and adolescent psychologist. She focuses on Nature Play as a tool to support her work.

Kisha welcomes Renata Bowers and discusses the many aspects of her early childhood advocacy work. From Authoring children's books that promote positive self-image, autonomy, and freedom to her direct work with children and families.  

Kisha and Nikki discuss her book, Brain-Based Early Learning Activities, and her journey from home-based childcare provider to Author and Director of Red Leaf Press and Think Small Institute.

Kisha and Tiffany discuss Tiffany's Journey as a non profit program owner  

Kisha Reid and Trisha Dean discuss how we can and have reimagined early childhood education to align with the latest research.  

Kisha and Monica discuss the importance of providing the time, space, and permission for nature play and exploration. And advocating for nature education access for all.  

Kisha Reid speaks with Marc Armitage about his evolution as a playworker, the goal of play for more play, tips for responding to licensing, and addressing safety concerns.  

Rae Pica joins Kisha Reid as they tackle the question Why Play? Pica draws from her work with early childhood educators, time in the field, and the latest research in her new book, which digs deep into the why. 

In this episode, Kisha hosts a debrief live from Day 3 of the 2025 PEP Retreat in Adamstown, Maryland.

In this episode, Kisha chats with Rusty Keeler about his unique journey to adventurous play. Rusty offers practical advice on incorporating adventure play into your home or program.  

In this episode, Kisha chats with Megan about her work as a nature-based curriculum specialist.

In this episode Carly Bedard shares her work as a play facilitator for adult early educators and how self-active play can transform your practice.

In this episode, Denisha Jones talks about the new DEY framework, Fostering Healthy Identity in Young Children. Supporting positive identity development in the early years begins with important self-work and unpacking your fears.  

In this episode, Kisha Reid talks with Denisha Jones about her new nature-based discovery child care program, her visions for inspiring more teachers to choose the power of play, and her plans to slow down.

In this episode, Jesse Coffino and Krystina Tapia shed light on the evolution of true play in Anji County. True play is not just about providing children with open-ended materials but also about creating a culture of love, risk, joy, engagement, and reflection.

In this episode, Rukia shares her evolution to a nature-centered early childhood program that fosters young children's kinship with the earth and harmony with the land. 

In this episode, Alya Stoffer Koloszyc shares how she builds community through her farm school program in New York. 

Melinda Marshall shares the wonders of her unique family program. 

Kisha Reid Talks with Jocelyn Robertson about her journey from Co-op kid to Co-op Director. Her Journey shines a light on the unique style of family engaged early childhood education. 

In this episode, Kisha and Kisa talk about the wonderful journey to play. Through her story, Kisa shares how she has shifted her mindset and program as well as the minds and hearts of her parents and her community about what young children need to be doing with their time.  

In this episode, Kisha talks with Sylvan Taylor about her unique role as the Enrichment Teacher in a public school. Sylvan shares her unique perspective on how to leave space, time, permission, and materials for true play in public school with school-age children.