Biblically grounded insight for today’s early childhood professionals.
Brought to you by the Early Childhood Christian Network, Reimagine Childhood delivers practical strategies, expert advice, and faith-filled encouragement for teaching and caring for young children.
Each episode features conversations with trusted voices in early education, offering tools you can use right away—whether you’re in the classroom, leading a team, or supporting families.

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!
In this episode of Reimagine Childhood, host Monica Healer explores the evolving landscape of parenting with guests Ruthie Havard, a young mother and former educator, and her mother-in-law, LeRay Havard, a parent coach and high school teacher. They discuss the unique challenges and experiences of parenting across generations, the impact of technology, the significance of co-regulation, and the importance of staying informed with current brain science. The episode emphasizes the importance of empathy, continual learning, and building strong parent-child relationships, offering valuable tips for parents and early childhood educators.
00:00 Introduction to Reimagine Childhood
00:41 Meet the Guests: LeRay & Ruthie Havard
02:37 Parenting Journeys: Then and Now
07:12 The Role of Technology in Modern Parenting
18:09 State Conference Ad
20:04 Screen Time and Parenting Challenges
26:17 Advice for Early Childhood Educators Steadfast Parenting – steadfastparenting.com
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/steadfastparent/
Ruthie’s bakery – https://www.instagram.com/friendly_crumb/
