Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode 173 – In this episode, Tessie Ragan from Perfect Start Learning joins us to shed some light on the unique advantages and…
Advancing Professional Growth with the CDA Credential
Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode 172 – In the 45 years since Council for Professional Recognition was founded, A LOT has changed in the field of early…
How to Teach Consent in Preschool
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, we are now giving more attention to abuse and consent than ever before. This has empowered abuse victims to come forward and finally…
Avoiding Behavior Challenges Before They Begin
Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode 171 – Are kids really ‘misbehaving’ or are we simply setting unrealistic expectations for them? In this episode, Rae Pica returns to…
Employee Onboarding, Retention & Development
Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode 170 — Onboarding a new employee isn’t just a quick tour of your center and calling it a day — it starts…
Alternative Nap Time Songs (That You’ll Actually Enjoy!)
Music is often an essential part of nap time, providing a relaxing backdrop to help the kiddos settle down and get to sleep. As the adult in the room, however,…
Play-Based Learning For School Readiness
Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode 169 – Play is how children learn and develop in their early childhood years. In this episode, we interview Dr. Elanna Yalow,…
Business Savvy For Independent Child Care Centers
Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode 167 – Owning and operating a child care business is highly entrepreneurial. In this episode, Tony D’Agostino, CEO and Founder of Inspire…
Family Engagement In Early Childhood Settings
Check all episodes of The Preschool Podcast Episode 167 – As much as early education is all about working with kids, it is also about supporting young parents in their…
Mental Health in Early Childhood: The Educator’s Guide
There has been a big push over the last several years to remove the stigma surrounding mental health. Mental health issues aren’t as obvious as physical ones and so they…