Children Deserve Better

Children Deserve Better

Welcome to Children Deserve Better—the community we all need to raise, teach, and care for children who think critically and value equity, kindness, and justice. Hosted by Dr. Jasmine Moses—an Anti-bias and Anti-Racist early childhood educator, advocate, toddler mom, and founder of Equity in Bloom—this podcast dares to dismantle harmful structures surrounding children, ditch outdated policies and practices, reimagine what’s possible, and build a more liberated future for every child. The strategies and stories you hear can be applied to anything from your early childhood classroom, homeschool pod, library, or community space, as we explore how to transform childhood into a journey of love, curiosity, and liberation. And don’t worry, Dr. Jasmine is here to do this work right alongside you—because it’s about time we set out to rethink some of these outdated practices, don’t you think? Love children? Want to see them thrive? This podcast is for you. Join us for real talk, practical tools, and inspiring stories that challenge the status quo and empower us to create the world our children deserve. All children are our children, and they deserve better.

Episodes

May 15, 2025 43 mins

In this episode of Children Deserve Better, Dr. Jasmine Moses sits down with Dr. Casey Y. Myers—educator, researcher, and co-founder of Watershed Community School—to unpack adult supremacy and its impact on children’s lives. 

From classroom routines to state laws, we explore how unchecked adult power harms children—and what it takes to raise and teach with solidarity instead of control.

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  • What Adult Supremacy is and...
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In this episode of Children Deserve Better, Dr. Jasmine Moses takes a hard look at the popular saying, “It takes a village,” and asks the question no one seems willing to: What kind of shape is that village actually in?

She advocates for community action and mutual aid, encouraging listeners to engage in local decision-making and support community spaces. The conversation highlights the need for systemic change to ensure a better fu...

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In this episode of Children Deserve Better, Dr. Jasmine Moses sits down with Emily Clark, M.Ed.—researcher, early childhood advocate, and founder of EarlyEdEM.com—to unpack the idea that childhood is not as universal as we often believe. 

Together, they explore how systems like racism, poverty, policing, and flawed education policies deny many children the right to a full and free childhood. From adultification to inequities in univ...

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March 10, 2025 25 mins

Welcome to the first episode of Children Deserve Better. The world feels heavy right now—children’s rights are under attack, policies are being designed to harm marginalized communities, and the sheer amount of injustice can make it feel impossible to know where to start. 

That feeling of overwhelm? It’s by design. The people in power want us too tired to fight back. But here’s the truth: we are not powerless. We are not alone. And ...

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January 15, 2025 4 mins

Welcome to Children Deserve Better, the podcast where we tackle social justice, community challenges, and those tough-to-talk-about topics. I’m Dr. Jasmine Moses, your guide as we break down these complex issues into meaningful conversations for children and actionable steps for adults.

This trailer sets the stage for our journey together—unlearning, relearning, and growing with a commitment to building a just and liberated world fo...

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