Children don’t need to be “fixed”- they need to be seen.
In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Carla Ward sits down with Kisa Marx, educator and advocate for equity, to unpack what it really means to humanize children and why adaptability is a non-negotiable skill for both educators and the little ones we guide.
Together, they explore:
What “humanizing practices” look like in early childhood settings
▶️ Why language matters (and how phrases like good job and be careful fall short)
▶️ How kindness and belonging form the foundation of true resilience
▶️ Why adaptability- not perfection- is the skill educators and children both need now
▶️ The role of grief, growth, and letting go in moving forward as educators
This is an episode about shifting perspectives, protecting children’s humanity, and embracing the messy, adaptive reality of teaching in today’s world.
MARTA SKRZYPCZAK
Marta is an early childhood educator and a children's rights expert. Her mission is to support adults in creating possibilities for children to participate in decisions that concerns them and directly providing possibilities to exercise their agency. She has written scientific papers and has been a guest on some other podcasts. She is a digital creator and participation coach. She also supports participation structures in one of Berlin's districts.
Website: www.participation-coach.com
Instagram: @participation_coach
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