Episode 157 –Making Lemonade is a book that teaches optimistic thinking in an early learning context. We had the opportunity to chat with Laura Colker and Derry Koralek, co-authors of…
The Complete Guide To Rough And Tumble Play In Early Childhood
Mason is three years old. He loves jumping – onto things, off of things, sometimes just on the spot. He often enjoys exploring different areas of the playground at his…
Demystifying Accreditation For Child Care Programs
Episode 156 – Getting accredited is becoming the standard as parents are getting more knowledgable on the importance of early childhood education. In this episode, Storm Webb, Executive Director of…
Visual Learning As A Teaching Practice
Episode 156 – Teaching young children should be a fun and creative process. In this episode, Stuart J Murphy, children’s author, shares his experience developing his book series, Math Start…
How To Build A Superstar Team For Your Child Care Center
Let’s be honest, child care can be a toxic field to work in. It’s a high-stress job that involves wearing many hats, keeping the kiddos safe, and being present enough…
Yale-China Program On Child Development
Episode #154 – The Yale-China Program on Child Development is a cross-cultural program that promotes exchanges and cooperation between China and the US in early education and child development. In…
Overcoming Teacher Burnout In Early Childhood
Episode 153 – Burnout is a common challenge for early childhood educators and a lot of teachers are leaving the field entirely because they are overworked and underpaid in the…
10 Questions To Ask When Hiring Early Childhood Educators
Hiring and managing a team is one of the most challenging parts of running a child care center. It can be even more difficult given that burnout is a huge…
Tools For Life & Socioemotional Development
Episode #152 – Socio-emotional development in early learning builds the foundation for emotional awareness and communication. In this episode, we chat with Allen Croxall and Dr. Regina Rees about Tools…
Reggio Inspired Space For Teachers And Families
Episode 151 – As the demand for quality child care increases, parents often find themselves starting their own child care businesses to fulfill their needs. In this episode, Bernadette Testani,…