Episode #144 – As classrooms become more culturally diverse, teachers are now facing the question of how to teach diversity. In this episode, we have a conversation with Jordana Shakoor,…

Episode #143 – Building real parent-teacher relationships is so important at a child care center. In this episode, we get personal with Amanda Munday, owner of The Workaround, a coworking…

Episode #141 – Finding, hiring and retaining talent is something that is a top priority for any child care director or owner that cares about their team. In this episode,…

Minimalism is gaining popularity with the rise of Marie Kondo’s Tidying Up series and the move towards a more simple way of living fits well with the Montessori philosophy. In…

Episode #140 – Teaching pre-K can sometimes be isolating. In this episode, we talk to Vanessa Levin, creator of Pre-K Pages. We talk about bridging the gap between pre-K and…

Episode 139 – Belonging and inclusion is a huge aspect of creating a successful preschool classroom. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Pretti-Frontczack, a speaker, researcher and play advocate…

Episode #138 – Teaching preschool can be challenging. In this episode, we chat with Catarina Peterson, author of Golden Sparkles, researcher and certified trainer in the Mindful Schools Curriculum. She…

HiMama runs an annual ECE of the Year Award to celebrate individuals who are inspirations in the field. In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Halle Rubin, the…

Resource and referral agencies are key to supporting child care providers in running their businesses, connecting with families and meeting state requirements for program quality. In this episode, Mary Smicklas…

Leaders in child care wear many hats – from running the business operations to ensuring that the children are well cared for. In this episode, Jacquelyn Ward, Director of Pleasant…