What if love—not flashcards—built the smartest brains?
In this episode of The Early Link Podcast, Stanford’s Dr. Isabelle Hau joins guest host Kali Thorne Ladd, CEO of Children’s Institute, to share fresh insights on relational intelligence, why babies laugh eight times harder with a friend, and how technology is quietly disrupting family dinners. She digs into France’s universal preschool, Head Start’s looming funding cliff, and the Sunday-night ritual that turns bedtime dread into disco therapy. Prepare to learn about science, real-world inspiration, and hopeful ideas!
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The Early Link Podcast highlights national, regional, and local voices working in early childhood education and the nonprofit sector. The podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Children’s Institute.
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