The Holistic Podcast for Early Childhood Educators
Join Victoria Edmond as she explores education and care practice, business mindset and work/life balance for early childhood professionals.
Victoria has over 12 years of experience in caring for children, programming, managing businesses and supporting educators. She’s a director, mother, early childhood educator, speaker and a fierce advocate for a big hearted approach to Early Education worldwide.
On a mission to support educators to feel inspired and confident in their own abilities, Victoria deep dives unique perspectives through interviews with a range of guest speakers from different backgrounds within Early Education.
Episode Highlights
On the podcast today, Melissa DeCastro shared her expert insights. Here are 5 standout tips for family day care educators looking to inject purpose and passion into their practice:
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Back to Basics: Ditch the tech when you can. Encourage classic, hands-on play. It's less about the latest toys and more about the richness of simple, imaginative interactions.
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Find Joy: Look for the small wins and happy moments in every day. This positivity impacts not only the children's experiences but also your well-being as an educator.
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Safe Risks: Introduce managed risk in play. It teaches kids self-reliance and problem-solving, crucial skills for their future.
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Community Focus: Build strong, meaningful relationships. It’s not just about supervision, but about creating a supportive space for children to thrive.
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Authentic Engagement: Swap out screen time for storytelling and songs. Engage with the children, face to face—it’s irreplaceable.
Melissa reminds us, "When you're authentically passionate about teaching, it shows. Children don’t need the latest gadgets; they just need your attention."
Time to reflect on these tips and see how we can better our practice. Share your thoughts with us.
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