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Plant the Seed of Learning

Dr. Crystal Loose, Dr. Aimee Ketchum

Booking Overview

This expert-led early childhood development show combines education and pediatric occupational therapy, alternating practical solo episodes with interviews featuring experienced educators, therapists, mental health professionals, and child-development specialists. Credible pitches include researchers, pediatric and perinatal clinicians, early-learning leaders, and specialists in play, music, nature-based education, or child technology; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantial professional expertise, leadership experience, or published work.

Metrics

Episodes: 43

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

pennlititz@gmail.com

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Host

Dr. Crystal Loose - Pediatric occupational therapist focused on young children's development, learning, play, and early intervention.

Dr. Aimee Ketchum - Education expert focused on early learning, child development, and practical support for young children, families, and educators.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established professionals in early childhood education, child development, pediatric or mental health care, or related family-support fields, typically with substantial field experience, leadership roles, research expertise, or published work.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or professional resources, Leadership in schools, early childhood programs, or government education initiatives, Extensive clinical, educational, or specialist experience, Research or recognized expertise in child development and learning

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Bryan Pearlman - Children's Emotional And Developmental Needs, Trauma-informed Education, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ADHD, Technology, And Mental Health Supports For Learning.

Sonia Straley - Early Childhood Music Education, Music And Brain Development, Musical Learning Approaches, Movement, Literacy, Executive Functioning, Social-emotional Development, And Technology In Music Education.

Amy Reyes-Hauff - Play-based And Nature-based Learning, Outdoor Experiences, Kindergarten Readiness, Screen-free Childhood, Self-regulation, And Professional Learning For Early Childhood Educators.

Recent Topics

Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Play Based Learning, Early Intervention

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Plant the Seed of Learning
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Episode 42: October is Head Start Awareness Month, Celebrating 60 Years!

October 28, 2026

October is National Head Start Awareness Month, and we're celebrating the incredible impact Head Start has had on children and families for more than 60 years!In this episode of Plant the Seed of Learning, Dr. Crystal Loose and Dr. Aimee Ketchum welcome Christina Dimitriou, Head Start Director at Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 (IU13), to explore what makes Head Start so much more than a preschool program.Christina shares how Head Start supports the whole child through early educat...

Episode 41 October is Safe Sleep Month - Safe Sleep, Better Sleep: What Every Parent Needs to Know

October 18, 2026

In this episode of Plant the Seed of Learning, Crystal and Aimee talk with pediatric sleep consultant and behavior analyst Sarah Bossio, founder of Your Zen Baby Sleep, about one of the biggest challenges for families with young children: getting everyone the safe, healthy sleep they need.Sarah separates evidence based sleep guidance from the overwhelming amount of advice parents encounter online. She discusses common misconceptions about infant sleep, safe sleep recommendations, sleep traini...

Episode 40: Move, See, Hear, Read: A Multisensory Approach to Early Literacy

October 09, 2026

In this episode of Plant the Seed of Learning, Dr. Aimee Ketchum and Dr. Crystal Loose welcome children’s author, educator, and literacy advocate Stefanie Hohl, creator of ABC See, Hear, Do.Stefanie shares how her experience helping her own active child learn to read inspired her to develop a multisensory approach that combines visuals, sounds, and movement to make early literacy engaging and accessible. The conversation explores how ABC See, Hear, Do aligns with the Science of Reading and wh...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Plant the Seed of Learning?

Plant the Seed of Learning is hosted by Dr. Crystal Loose and Dr. Aimee Ketchum. Its publicly listed email is pennlititz@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Plant the Seed of Learning?

The publicly listed email for Plant the Seed of Learning: pennlititz@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Plant the Seed of Learning have?

Podseeker estimates Plant the Seed of Learning reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Plant the Seed of Learning?

Plant the Seed of Learning typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established professionals in early childhood education, child development, pediatric or mental health care, or related family-support fields, typically with substantial field experience, leadership roles, research expertise, or published work. Common among recent guests: Published books or professional resources; Leadership in schools, early childhood programs, or government education initiatives; Extensive clinical, educational, or specialist experience. Recent guests include Dr. Bryan Pearlman, Sonia Straley, and Amy Reyes-Hauff.

How hard is it to get booked on Plant the Seed of Learning?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Plant the Seed of Learning cover?

Recent episodes cover Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Play Based Learning, and Early Intervention. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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