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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 đ
This weekâs episode is a heavy one, but one we must have.
Weâre 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, Iâm diving into something that many of us feel but donât often say out loud: Do you own your business, or does it own you? If youâre feeling constantly âonâ, 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, Iâm diving into something crucial for every family day care educatorâbeing prepared for when things go wrong. Whether itâs 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, weâre diving into a topic that I know many of you have questions aboutâslow 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 Educatorâs Role in Supporting Independence
Hello, my lovely listeners!
This week, weâre diving into something so close to my heartâsupporting childrenâs independence. If youâve 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, weâre getting practical with slow pedagogyâwhat it actually looks like in your family day care and how to bring it to life without feeling overwhelmed. Slow pedagogy isnât just...
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Encouraging a Cultural Shift in FDC
 Welcome back to the Big Hearted Podcast!
This week, weâre diving into something I feel really passionate aboutâencouraging a cultural shift in family day care.
Iâve said it before, and Iâll say it again: the answer...
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The Lasting Impact on Children's Transitions to Bigger Settings
The Lasting Impact on Children's Transitions to Bigger SettingsÂ
Hello, hello, and welcome back to the Big Hearted Podcast!
This week, we're continuing the deep dive into slow pedagogyâand trust me, if you havenât...
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Beyond the Rush: Embracing Slow Pedagogy for Educators and Children
Beyond the Rush â Embracing Slow Pedagogy for Educators and Children
Hello, hello, and welcome back to the Big Hearted Podcast!
This weekâs episode comes off the back of an email from Miss Jodie, who loved last weekâs...
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Breaking Down Slow Pedagogy
Hello, my lovely listeners!
This week, Iâm talking all about slow pedagogyâa mindful, intentional approach to early childhood education. Itâs about clearing out the clutter, creating calm spaces, and giving both...
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