
Early Matters
Early Matters is the podcast of the Center on Child and Family Policy, exploring the science and policy of early childhood. Hosted by Dr. Katharine Stevens, the show features engaging, in-depth conversations with a diverse range of leading researchers, practitioners, and policy experts on what matters most to help young children and their families thrive.
The Center on Child and Family Policy (CCFP) is a non-partisan think tank based in Washington DC, dedicated to advancing science-driven policy that gives every child the strongest start possible. Visit our website at www.ccfp.org and join the conversation on Twitter: @_CCFP and @kbstevens.
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Podcasting since 2023 • 14 episodes
Early Matters
Latest Episodes
Empowering Parents with Tech: How SC Revolutionized Access to Early Childhood Services (with Georgia Mjartan)
Georgia Mjartan joined Early Matters to highlight First Five SC, a pioneering, tech-driven solution transforming how parents in South Carolina access essential services for children under five. Developed by South Carolina First Steps under Geor...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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45:34

Why We Need A “GI Bill for Homemakers” (with Ivana Greco)
Ivana Greco joined the podcast to discuss her proposal for a "GI Bill for Homemakers," targeting mothers and fathers who dedicate themselves to the crucial work of home and community. She compares the career trajectories of Supreme Court...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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30:31

Child Care: What Parents Want — What Children Need (with Jenet Erickson)
Leading family researcher Jenet Erickson joined Early Matters to discuss the complex role of childcare in child, maternal, and family well-being. Erickson describes the evolving landscape of work and family life, with important shifts ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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47:28

The Miracle of Language: How Parents Build Babies' Brains (with Dana Suskind)
Dr. Dana Suskind, a pediatric surgeon and early childhood expert, discusses the transformative power of nurturing language environments in children's development and the vital role parents play as architects of their children’s brains. Highligh...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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53:00

Why Homemakers Matter (with Ivana Greco)
SummaryKatharine talks with Ivana Greco about her unusual path from successful, Harvard-educated attorney to full-time "stay-at-home mom," caring for her toddler and homeschooling her two young sons. Their conversation illuminates th...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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56:21
