{"podcast":{"title":"Reimagine Childhood","slug":"reimagine-childhood-6065024","podcast_index_feed_id":6065024,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/458196/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/458196","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/f/b/e/0fbeb9ff4fa52e74e55e3c100dce7605/Podcast_Cover_all_blue.png","author":"Early Childhood Christian Network","episode_count":92,"summary":"Welcome to Reimagine Childhood brought to you by Early Childhood Christian Network—where we equip you with the tools you need so you can confidently care for and teach young children. We know early childhood is prime time for all development and, yet, we often overlook our critical role in providing optimal learning experiences. In every episode, you'll find seasoned experts sharing their passion and expertise in a way that is easily applied to everyday experiences in the classroom and anywhere else you're involved with young children. We want to protect and celebrate early childhood in all its wonder and imagination, rather than rushing through it to get \"prepared\" for the next stage. So….how will you reimagine your approach to early childhood? We'd love to invite you on this journey with us!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-29T14:18:02.763347+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/reimagine-childhood-6065024"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 74: Fostering Inclusive Classrooms with Ashley Myers","slug":"ep-74-fostering-inclusive-classrooms-with-ashley-myers","published_at":"2025-12-01T06:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/reimagine-childhood-6065024/ep-74-fostering-inclusive-classrooms-with-ashley-myers","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/reimagine-childhood-6065024","url":"https://f6c33904-a9bf-4671-b4fb-2621039c2a9c.libsyn.com/ep-74-fostering-inclusive-classrooms-with-ashley-myers","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/f6c33904-a9bf-4671-b4fb-2621039c2a9c/12.01.25_Ashley_Myers.mp3?dest-id=3860268","summary":"In this episode of Reimagine Childhood, hosted by Monica Healer and brought to you by the Early Childhood Christian Network, Monica sits down with Ashley Myers, founder of The Abiding Family and a children's minister in Texas. Ashley shares her personal journey of raising a son with Down syndrome and how it has shaped her passion for creating inclusive classrooms. They discuss the importance of inclusion from a theological perspective, practical strategies for accommodating children with various needs, and the significant impact that inclusive teaching can have on a child's development and faith formation. This episode is packed with actionable insights and resources for educators seeking to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment. 00:00 Introduction to Reimagine Childhood 00:42 Meet Ashley Myers: A Journey with Special Needs 01:29 The Importance of Inclusion in Classrooms 10:17 Practical Strategies for Inclusive Education 20:24 Primetime Promo 22:01 Creating an Inclusive Classroom Environment 24:38 The Power of Visual Supports and Calm Down Spaces 28:46 Effective Communication Strategies for Children with Special Needs 32:42 The Call to Inclusion and Overcoming Barriers 40:04 In Conclusion Find Ashley on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089046874497 Instagram @abiding.family_ashley.myers and TikTok https://tiktok.com/@the.abiding.family You might also want to work through our three-part Special Needs training series provided by Sandra Peoples. HERE is the link to check that out! Help Me Grow - https://helpmegrownational.org/ — Check for a local affiliate who can help you support families in getting resources. Milestones Info - https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/families/milestones-matter.html","meta_description":"In this episode of Reimagine Childhood, hosted by Monica Healer and brought to you by the Early Childhood Christian Network, Monica sits down with Ashley…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2613,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/reimagine-childhood-6065024/episodes/ep-74-fostering-inclusive-classrooms-with-ashley-myers/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/reimagine-childhood-6065024/ep-74-fostering-inclusive-classrooms-with-ashley-myers.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}