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42 Years of Early Childhood Magic: A Conversation with Judy Gasinowski | Season 1 Finale
Jun 9, 2026
24m 53s
Is Your Child Ready? Kindergarten Teachers Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Butler Share the Truth About Readiness
May 26, 2026
28m 25s
Fitness Beyond the Gym: How Busy Parents Can Reclaim Their Health feat. Mark Cotreau and Spencer Vinton from Treehouse School of Fitness
May 12, 2026
32m 16s
Cultivating Citizens: How Play-Based Learning Prepares Kids for Life feat. Sarah Goodale O'Brien
Apr 28, 2026
24m 30s
Boulder Journey School and the Reggio Emilia Approach feat. Alex Morgan
Apr 7, 2026
32m 06s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/9/26 | ![]() 42 Years of Early Childhood Magic: A Conversation with Judy Gasinowski | Season 1 Finale✨ | early childhood educationparenting advice+3 | Judy Gasinowski | Great Beginnings Learning School | Danvers, MAWater Street | early childhoodlearning centers+3 | — | 24m 53s | |
| 5/26/26 | ![]() Is Your Child Ready? Kindergarten Teachers Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Butler Share the Truth About Readiness✨ | kindergarten readinesssocial skills+4 | Mrs. ButlerMrs. Roberts | Great Oak Elementary School | Danvers, MA | kindergartenreadiness+5 | — | 28m 25s | |
| 5/12/26 | ![]() Fitness Beyond the Gym: How Busy Parents Can Reclaim Their Health feat. Mark Cotreau and Spencer Vinton from Treehouse School of Fitness✨ | fitnesshealth+4 | Mark CotreauSpencer Vinton | Treehouse School of FitnessFox Hill School | Danvers, MA | fitnesshealth+8 | — | 32m 16s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() Cultivating Citizens: How Play-Based Learning Prepares Kids for Life feat. Sarah Goodale O'Brien✨ | play-based learninghigher education+3 | Dr. Sarah Goodale-O’Brien | Living Well TogetherRobin and the Stick+1 | Beverly, MA | play-based educationexperiential learning+3 | — | 24m 30s | |
| 4/7/26 | ![]() Boulder Journey School and the Reggio Emilia Approach feat. Alex Morgan✨ | Reggio Emilia Approachchild development+3 | Alex Morgan | Boulder Journey SchoolFox Hill School+1 | — | Reggio EmiliaBoulder Journey School+3 | — | 32m 06s | |
| 3/24/26 | ![]() Numbers Don’t Bite: Breaking the "Math Person" Myth feat. Patti Sanders✨ | math anxietygrowth mindset+3 | Patti Sanders | Highland SchoolFox Hill School | — | math person mythnumber sense+3 | — | 24m 04s | |
| 3/10/26 | ![]() Co-Authoring Confidence: How One Fox Hill Alum Became a Published Author feat. Saina and Alicia Ramsdell✨ | children's bookscareer coaching+3 | Saina RamsdellAlicia Ramsdell | Mindful Career PathsThe One and Only Incredible ME!+1 | — | children's bookscareer coaching+5 | — | 16m 20s | |
| 2/24/26 | ![]() The Nourished Mindset: Grace Sanders on Raising Intuitive Eaters✨ | intuitive eatingfamily mealtimes+3 | Grace Sanders | Newton-Wellesley HospitalNourish+1 | — | intuitive eatersfamily meals+3 | — | 27m 18s | |
| 2/10/26 | ![]() The Magic of Disney feat. Suzanne Sexton✨ | Disney vacationsfamily travel+3 | Suzanne Sexton | Mickey TravelsDisney+2 | — | DisneyUniversal+5 | — | 30m 41s | |
| 1/27/26 | ![]() Let Them Be Kids: Why Play is the Best Prep for School feat. Tere Bowen Irish✨ | playbrain development+3 | Tere Bowen-Irish | Fox Hill SchoolTherapro | — | playbrain development+5 | — | 24m 10s | |
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| 1/13/26 | ![]() The Power of Process: Why Every Child is Inherently Creative feat. Paige Covello✨ | creativityart+3 | Paige Covello | Create SpaceFox Hill School | — | artcreativity+3 | — | 12m 58s | |
| 12/4/25 | ![]() Interview with The Grinch! feat. Erik Rodenhiser | Host Melanie Little welcomes The Grinch to discuss his chaotic holiday plans, including Thanksgiving dinner (roast beast!) and how he celebrates Christmas with the Whos. Discover his unique views on Santa, presents (live rhinos and gassy hippos), and his anxiety over decorating. Plus, learn about his busy schedule, including appearances at the Fox Hill School event and various Massachusetts tree lightings. Meet Our Guest: The Grinch, famed resident of Mount Crumpet, sits down for a rare interview to share his (reluctant) holiday plans with the Whos. Top Takeaways The Grinch now celebrates Thanksgiving, Christmas, and "Flurbous Day" (with flurbing) with the Whos. He learned he can write Santa a letter, possibly asking for coal, which is very good for exfoliating. The Grinch will appear at the Fox Hill School event and several tree lightings in Massachusetts. Helpful Links & Tools Resources: The Grinch will be at Danvers Tree Lighting on December 6th from 4-5:30pm https://danversfalconfest.org/events/christmas_tree_lighting/ Comedy at the Bell Inn and Tavern on December 14th at 6:30pm https://www.bellinnpeabody.com/events https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grinch-comedy-night-tickets-1965632461606 Fox Hill School Website: https://www.foxhill-school.com/ | 16m 19s | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | ![]() Helping Kids Thrive: Our Partnership with Coral Care feat. Lindy Myers | Discover the power of in-home therapy (Speech, OT, PT) with Coral Care. Lindy Myers explains why early intervention is critical—using the brain's neuroplasticity for rapid skill development. Learn how therapy is integrated directly into daily routines, like diaper changes, making progress feasible and quick for young children. Find out about the new partnership between Coral Care and Fox Hill School, aimed at ensuring families feel supported right away. Meet Our Guest: Lindy Myers is a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and Clinical Director at Coral Care. Top Takeaways In-home therapy accelerates progress by integrating services directly into daily family routines. Early intervention uses neuroplasticity to absorb skills quickly and prevent missing crucial milestones. ST, OT, and PT cover communication, sensory regulation, fine motor skills, and gross motor development. Helpful Links & Tools Resources: Coral Care Website (to connect or get started): https://www.joincoralcare.com Coral Care Email: hello@joincoralcare.com Contact Lindy Meyers: Lindy Meyers Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Director at Coral Care lindy@joincoralcare.com Fox Hill School Website: https://www.foxhill-school.com/ | 20m 36s | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | ![]() Stronger Together: Our Partnership with Aspire feat. Pamela Ferris | Discover the vital role of Early Intervention (EI) for children from birth to three. Pam Ferris of Aspire explains the comprehensive services offered, covering development areas like motor skills, communication, and social-emotional growth. Learn the benefits of early intervention for maximizing progress, identifying developmental milestones, and accessing various support options, including cost-free community groups. Find out how easy it is to start services, as parents can self-refer. Meet Our Guest: Pamela Ferris, DPT, CEIS, CEIM, is the Assistant Director of Aspire Early Intervention-North Shore. Top Takeaways Early intervention is vital; the earlier you start (birth to age three), the better the progress. EI addresses holistic development, including motor milestones, feeding/sleeping trouble, and sensory reactions. Parents can self-refer; EI services have no out-of-pocket costs due to insurance or DPH coverage. Helpful Links & Tools Resources: Website for CDC Milestones (Milestone Tracker app/site): https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/features/developmental-milestones-matter.html Aspire Developmental Services Website (for online referral form): https://www.aspiredevelopmental.org Aspire Developmental Services Main Phone Number: 781-593-2727 Contact Pam Ferris: Pamela Ferris DPT, CEIS, CEIM Assistant Director Aspire Early Intervention-North Shore pferris@aspiredevelopmental.org 593.2727 Fox Hill School Website: https://www.foxhill-school.com/ | 15m 04s | ||||||
| 11/4/25 | ![]() Anti-Fragile Kids: Embracing the 4 D's for Resilience with Liz Faria | The transition to kindergarten brings big changes, including less parental visibility and a drastic shift from play-based to academic learning. Licensed clinical social worker Liz Faria discusses how parents can manage their own anxiety and help children build resilience. Learn about "anti-fragile" parenting, the crucial role of the "Four D's" (Discomfort, Distress, Disappointment, and mild Danger), and why avoiding accommodations is essential for fostering a competent, sturdy child. Meet Our Guest: Liz Faria is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) whose focus is working with the parents of anxious children. Inspirational tip: "Your kids' neuro pathways are being changed through their experiences and not accommodations or avoidance." Top Takeaways Parents set the emotional tone; relaying a sense of calm confidence helps children navigate new stressors. Encourage children to encounter the "Four D’s" (discomfort, distress, disappointment, mild danger) to build resilience. Actively avoid "accommodations" — major parental behavior changes designed to prevent a child’s anxiety. Helpful Links & Tools Resources: Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD (Book) FlusterClux (Podcast) The Anxious Generation (Book) Small Animals (Book) Hunt, Gather, Parent (Book) Let Grow (Organization) SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) https://www.spacetreatment.net/ Inside Out 2 (Movie) Contact Liz Faria: https://www.lizfarialicsw.org/ liz@lizfarialicsw.com Fox Hill School Website: https://www.foxhill-school.com/ | 17m 23s | ||||||
| 10/21/25 | ![]() Back to School: Navigating Germs and Illness with Colleen Shea | Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Colleen Shea joins us to discuss how parents can navigate the back-to-school season safely. We cover managing common illnesses, understanding the role of fever in building immunity, essential hygiene practices like hand washing and cough etiquette, and knowing when to call a doctor. Learn key guidelines to keep children healthy as they transition back to group settings. Meet Our Guest: Colleen Shea is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Salem Hospital and Fox Hill’s healthcare consultant. She advises: “Getting enough sleep... will also keep the body healthy and hopefully send off some viruses as well.” Top Takeaways Illness is normal in a group setting; it helps the body build essential immunity. Fever is defined as 100.4°F or higher. Treat the child’s comfort, not just the temperature. Keep children home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without medication. Helpful Links & Tools Fox Hill School Website: https://www.foxhill-school.com/ | 15m 02s | ||||||
| 10/9/25 | ![]() From Business Plan to Preschool: Melanie Little's Founder Story | Host Melanie Little is interviewed by her daughter, Maddie, about the origin story of the Fox Hill School. Discover how Melanie transitioned from business school to founding a comprehensive childcare center, balancing her professional role with being a mother. Learn the goals of the Roots and Wings podcast: providing trusted guidance, expert insights, and resources for families on child development and early learning. Meet Our Guest: Maddie Little is a senior studying robotics engineering at Purdue University and an alumna of the Fox Hill School. Tip: “It really was the best of both worlds (referring to balancing work and family time)”. Top Takeaways Melanie started the school shortly after business school, initially lacking early childhood training. Melanie pursued a master’s degree in early childhood so she could direct her own school. The Roots and Wings podcast aims to provide expert resources and connect families and educators. Helpful Links & Tools Fox Hill School Website: https://www.foxhill-school.com/ | 9m 08s | ||||||
| 10/9/25 | ![]() Building Community with Ms. Christina Hatch | Join host Melanie Little as she introduces Fox Hill School teacher, Ms. Christina Hatch. Learn how Ms. Christina found the school when her daughter, Emma, was a preschool student in Danvers, transitioning from parent to dedicated teacher. Discover the powerful community established at Fox Hill and hear about Ms. Christina's latest project: organizing the school’s vast library of children’s literature. Meet Our Guest: Christina Hatch is a dedicated teacher at the Fox Hill School. After interning in early childhood education, she joined the staff and helps keep the school organized. She loves the Fox Hill community, noting: "It really is a fun community and the parents are friends". Top Takeaways How Ms. Christina transitioned from a Fox Hill parent to a beloved teacher. Fox Hill creates a strong, lasting community for students and parents in Danvers. The extensive school library of children’s literature is being cataloged and numbered. Helpful Links & Tools Fox Hill School Website: https://www.foxhill-school.com/ | 7m 24s | ||||||
| 10/9/25 | ![]() Building Foundations: Michele Sumner's Educational Philosophy | This episode introduces Michele Sumner, lead teacher and architect of the Fox Hill School's kindergarten readiness program. Discover her 17-year journey from a parent to a pivotal educator, her "magic" in preparing children for success, and how life's unexpected turns and transitions, like her children leaving for college, shape new experiences. Explore the dedication behind creating an enriching learning environment. Meet Our Guest: Michele Sumner is a lead teacher at the Fox Hill School and architect of its kindergarten readiness program, with 17 years of dedication. Her passion ensures children are "ready to go" for success. Top Takeaways: Architect of Fox Hill's renowned kindergarten readiness program. A dedicated lead teacher for 17 years, starting in fall 2008. Joined the school as a parent, pursued master's in early childhood. Helpful Links & Tools: Fox Hill School Website: https://www.foxhill-school.com | 7m 51s | ||||||
| 10/7/25 | ![]() Parenting, Teaching, & Entrepreneurship: Lauren Bosse's Story | Join us as we chat with Lauren Bosse, a Fox Hill School teacher and proud mom of two alumni. Lauren shares her diverse journey from a decade in social work and running a children’s consignment business to becoming an integral part of the school community. Discover how her unique background informs her teaching and parenting, plus a surprising fun fact about her alter ego, Dr. Beaker. Meet Our Guest: Lauren Bosse is a teacher at Fox Hill School and a mother of two alumni. With a background in social work and entrepreneurship, she brings diverse experience to her teaching. Inspirational tip from guest: Her social work experience was "really helpful in teaching now and raising my kids," even if it made her want to "put them in a bubble". Top Takeaways: Takeaway 1: Diverse professional backgrounds enrich teaching and parenting approaches. Takeaway 2: Passion for a school community can lead alumni parents to become staff. Takeaway 3: Embracing creativity, like an alter ego, can make learning engaging and fun. Helpful Links & Tools: Fox Hill School Website: https://foxhill-school.com | 7m 38s | ||||||
| 10/7/25 | ![]() Dual Role Excellence: Learning from Fox Hill Teacher & Parent Erin Lundberg | Join Melanie Little in a conversation with Erin Lundberg, a dedicated teacher and proud parent of three alumni from Fox Hill School. Discover Erin’s journey to Fox Hill, her unique perspective as both an educator and a parent, and how her diverse background in various preschool philosophies enriches the school's program. This episode offers insights into the vibrant Fox Hill community. Meet Our Guest: Erin Lundberg is a teacher at the Fox Hill School and a mom to three alumni. Living in Danvers, she brings a wealth of experience from previous roles at Montessori schools and as a kindergarten assistant. Inspirational quote: "I love getting to teach the children yoga. It's one of the highlights of my week." Top Takeaways Dual Perspective: Gain unique insights from a teacher who is also a parent of Fox Hill alumni. Diverse Experience: Learn how varied educational backgrounds enhance a school's program. Community & Fit: Discover the value of finding a supportive and long-term professional environment. Helpful Links & Tools Fox Hill School Website: Fox Hill School website | 7m 56s | ||||||
| 9/26/25 | ![]() Teacher, Parent, Leader: Emily Carter's Fox Hill Journey | In this episode of Roots and Wings, we introduce Emily Carter, a lead teacher and assistant director at Fox Hill School. Discover her inspiring 17-year journey from intern to assistant director, her unique perspective as both a teacher and parent, and her family's deep, multi-generational connection to the school. Learn how her diverse experiences contribute to making Fox Hill a valuable resource for families. Meet Our Guest: Emily Carter is a lead teacher and assistant director at Fox Hill School, with almost 17 years of experience. She holds a master's in early education and is also a parent, with two children who are Fox Hill alumni. Inspirational tip from Emily: "We can be a resource for our families as teachers, but also as parents". Top Takeaways: From intern to assistant director: Emily's 17-year journey at Fox Hill School. Teachers as parents offer invaluable insights and resources to school families. Multi-generational connection: Emily's family history with Fox Hill School runs deep. Helpful Links & Tools Fox Hill School Website: Fox Hill School website | 7m 58s | ||||||
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