Show overview
Early Ed. Talks with Dr. Char launched in 2018 and has put out 39 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 20 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 28 min and 31 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 6.7 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2019, with 33 episodes published. Published by Ashley Sullivan, Zoo-phonics, Inc..
From the publisher
Early Ed. Talks with Dr. Char is a dialogue about all things in early education. Dr. Charlene Wrighton has over 45 years of experience in the field, teaching regular and special education, as the Co-Author/President of the Zoo-phonics Mnemonic and Multisensory Language Arts Program, and developer of the Safari Learning Academies, setting toddlers through first grade. In this show she will touch on a vast range of topics that have to do with young children from birth to elementary age. Everything from helpful tools for parents and teachers, to scientific research, to many insights on how to connect with kids as a parent, grandparent, educator, whatever your role may be in that child's life. The show's main goal is to give real life information of all aspects concerning the youth of our society and raising them to be well-educated, upstanding citizens of our communities. If you have questions that you would like Dr. Char to answer on her show, you can send them to [email protected].
Latest Episodes
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Severe Allergies in Children Part 2
Doreen Goolsbey discusses her new book 'Where Could Your Allergy Be Hiding'. Doreen discusses the struggle to have her young daughter's allergies diagnosed and then the journey through hospitals and doctor offices while navigating the school system. Part 2. Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.
Severe Allergies in Children Part 1
Doreen Goolsbey discusses her new book 'Where Could Your Allergy Be Hiding'. Doreen discusses the struggle to have her young daughter's allergies diagnosed and then the journey through hospitals and doctor offices while navigating the school system. Part 1. Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.
Protecting Children from TV, Movies and too much Technology Part 2
Dr. Char discusses how we should all be aware of ways to protect our children from TV, movies, Internet and technology in our fast paced society. Part 2. Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.
Protecting Children from TV, Movies and too much Technology Part 1
Dr. Char discusses how we should all be aware of ways to protect our children from TV, movies, Internet and technology in our fast paced society. Part 1. Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.
Should Children Earn Allowances for Home Tasks Part 2
When you teach your child to do a chore or a task, you are giving them a strong work ethic that will last them a lifetime, but should it include an allowance? Dr. Char discusses the pros and cons of an allowance. Part 2. Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.
Should Children Earn Allowances for Home Tasks Part 1
When you teach your child to do a chore or a task, you are giving them a strong work ethic that will last them a lifetime, but should it include an allowance? Dr. Char discusses the pros and cons of an allowance. Part 1. Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.
Dual Language Curriculum Part 2
Priscilla Hernandez, director of the Treehouse Academy in the Dominican Republic, visits the studio to discuss the continuation of developing Zoo-phonics based dual language education curriculum for early childhood education. Part 2 of 2. Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.
Dual Language Curriculum Part 1
Priscilla Hernandez, director of the Treehouse Academy in the Dominican Republic, visits the studio to discuss the continuation of developing Zoo-phonics based dual language curriculum for early childhood education. Part 1 of 2. Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.
Giving Young Children Tasks Around the House Part 1
Help set your children or students up for success by assigning age appropriate tasks and responsibilities to help nurture independent thinking, self-reliance and development of fine motor skills. Part 1 Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.
How to Raise Strong Resilient Males Part 3
We want to grow strong, resilient males who have the courage and confidence to reach their full potential. Part 3 Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.
How to Raise Strong Resilient Males Part 2
We want to grow strong, resilient males who have the courage and confidence to reach their full potential. Part 2 Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.
How to Raise Strong Resilient Males Part 1
We want to grow strong, resilient males who have the courage and confidence to reach their full potential. Part 1 Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.
Raising Strong Girls Part 2
Dr. Char discusses raising strong and courageous girls and how we can prepare them to become strong leaders. Part 2 in the series. Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.
Raising Strong Girls Part 1
Dr. Char discusses raising strong and courageous girls and how we can prepare them to become strong leaders. Part 1 in the series. Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.
Raising Strong Children Part 2
What teachers and parents can do to raise strong children in our ever changing society. Part two of a two part series. Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.
Raising Strong Children Part 1
What teachers and parents can do to raise strong children in our ever changing society. Part one of a two part series. Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.
Not Your Normal Tantrums Part 2
Dr. Char discusses continues on ways to communicate and understanding aggressive toddlers and preschoolers. Not your normal "tantrums" but those young ones that seem to have extra aggression that they don't know how to express appropriately. Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.
Boys vs Girls
Dr. Char will discuss the differences that come when teaching young boys vs young girls in early education. Some research as to why boys seem to be so much more to handle and how can we help keep them on track academically. Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.
Not Your Normal Tantrums
Dr. Char discusses ways to communicate and understanding aggressive toddlers. Not your normal "terrible twos", but those young ones that seem to have extra aggression that they don't know how to express appropriately. Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.
Child Behavior Pt.3 - How to talk to your child(ren)
Most adults would agree that we could at times want to pull our hair out trying to communicate with our children; Dr. Char is here to help! Clues and insight to what works and what doesn't when trying to talk to your kids. Click Here if you would like a transcript of this episode.