Latest Episodes

December 21, 2021
Teaching Children Empathy
What’s the best way to teach empathy to an infant, toddler, or preschool aged child? Joanna Parker joins the podcast to answer that question....
00:27:37

December 09, 2021
Combating Burnout
Burnout is at a whole new level within the last couple of years. Anyone who is a stakeholder feels certain levels of burnout, and...
00:36:09

November 23, 2021
Behavior is Communication: Understanding and Responding to Tantrums and Meltdowns
Meltdowns or tantrums in the classroom can be a frustrating experience for both the educator and the child. However, it's important for educators to...
00:28:19

November 11, 2021
Integrating Learning in Play-based Programs
One thing we have all heard is that children learn the best through play - but how can we fully integrate that into our...
00:18:51

October 28, 2021
Promoting Equity in Critical Thinking Skills
How can we shape innovators starting at a young age? Early childhood teachers have a big role in promoting confidence in problem solving. Dr....
00:28:28

October 13, 2021
Encouraging Voice and Choice in the Classroom
It's not uncommon for teachers in early education to need to strike a balance between following children's leads and sticking to the classroom schedule....
00:27:10