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Finding Your Values as an FDC Educator (And Why It's the Antidote to Burnout)
An educator named Jane left a comment that stopped me in my tracks: "I don't know if I ever share my values." If that hits you the same way it hit her, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I unpack:
The...
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The Interview That Saves You a Bad Enrolment
Finding the right family is about more than filling a vacancy. It's about building a partnership that supports children, families and your business.
In this episode, I share my top tips for interviewing new families...
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Thinking About Family Day Care? Everything I Wish Educators Knew Before Making the Leap
Are you an early childhood educator considering a move into family day care but feeling unsure where to begin?
In this episode, I unpack everything I wish educators knew before starting their family day care journey....
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Profit Is Not a Dirty Word: The Financial Truth Every Family Day Care Educator Needs to Hear with Shannon Knight
Running a family day care service means wearing many hats: educator, business owner, administrator, accountant, and future planner.
In this episode of the Big Hearted Podcast, I sit down with Shannon Knight from...
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The Current Climate in FDC
After nearly 12 months away from the mic, I'm back.....and I have a lot I want to share with you. This episode is for every educator and service coordinator who has been watching the landscape shift and wondering: is...
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Beyond the Device Ban: Safeguarding Childhood in a Digital Age
Hello, my lovely listeners 💛
This week’s episode is a heavy one, but one we must have.
We’re diving into the real reason behind the Department's push to ban personal devices in early childhood settings, including...
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Do You Own Your Business, Or Does It Own You?
Hello, my lovely listeners!
This week, I’m diving into something that many of us feel but don’t often say out loud: Do you own your business, or does it own you? If you’re feeling constantly “on”, mentally cluttered,...
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When Life Throws Curveballs: Building a Safety Net as a Family Day Care Educator
Hello, my lovely listeners!
This week, I’m diving into something crucial for every family day care educator—being prepared for when things go wrong. Whether it’s natural disasters, unexpected closures, or financial...
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How to Talk to Families About Slow Pedagogy: Addressing Misconceptions & Gaining Support
Hello, my lovely listeners!
This week, we’re diving into a topic that I know many of you have questions about—slow pedagogy. What is it really? How do we explain it to families in a way that makes sense? And most...
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The Educator’s Role in Supporting Independence
Hello, my lovely listeners!
This week, we’re diving into something so close to my heart—supporting children’s independence. If you’ve ever found yourself rushing to do things for children instead of with them, or if...
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The Practicalities of Slow Pedagogy
Hello, my lovely listeners!
This week, we’re getting practical with slow pedagogy—what it actually looks like in your family day care and how to bring it to life without feeling overwhelmed. Slow pedagogy isn’t just...
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Encouraging a Cultural Shift in FDC
Welcome back to the Big Hearted Podcast!
This week, we’re diving into something I feel really passionate about—encouraging a cultural shift in family day care.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: the answer...
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