Episode 184 – The Buffalo Zoo runs a Reggio-inspired preschool program that uses the zoo as a learning environment. In this episode, we get the opportunity to chat with Anna…
Turning Passion Into Quality Programming
Episode 183 – Every year, the Early Childhood Educator of The Year Award recognizes early educators for their hard work and the impact that they have on their communities. Nery…
Practicing Mindfulness When Working With Children
Episode 181 – Early education can be emotional and stressful. In this episode, we interview Richard Cohen, consultant and coach about how he uses his meditation practice to support his…
The Top 10 Preschool Podcast Episodes of 2019
2019 has been a whirlwind of a year for us here at HiMama. We wanted to take the time this holiday season to thank all the wonderful guests that have…
Changing The Status Quo with Quality Early Education
Episode 180 – The Early Learning Neighbourhood Collaborative (ELNC) is making strides in the Grand Rapids community by supporting accessible early childhood education with its model that prioritizes local learning…
Managing Children’s Feelings By Understanding Your Own
Episode 179 – Early childhood years are formative for emotional development and affect people into their adult years. In this episode, we interview Dr. Tamar Jacobson and explore how our…
Age-Appropriate Preschool Planning
Episode 178 – Planning age-appropriate activities is key to having a successful preschool program. In this episode, Cheryl Hatch, founder of the blog Preschool Plan It, shares her tips for…
Supporting Children And Families With ADHD
Episode 177 – Working with children with autism and ADHD often means working intimately with their families. In this episode, we have a conversation with Umesh Jain, child psychiatrist at…
Innovative Business Model To Retain Child Care Staff
Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode 176 – Turnover is one of the biggest challenges of running a child care business. In this episode, Marnie Forestieri, CEO of…
Taming Terrific Toddlers
Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode 175 – Caring for toddlers is one of the more challenging stages of early childhood development. In this episode, we chat with…