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The Magic of Mealtimes
In this episode, I’m sharing some thoughts on the importance of togetherness during mealtimes in family daycare. Many of us see children arriving in the morning without having had a proper breakfast, often due to the...
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What you should REALLY know
In this week’s episode of the Big Hearted Education Podcast, we delve into a crucial conversation about the responsibilities of family day care educators under the National Law and Regulations.
Prompted by a recent...
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What if I didn't feel Guilty?
In this week's episode, I discuss the importance of reducing workload in family day care without feeling guilty. Building on the feedback from last week's episode on intentional teaching, I address the guilt many...
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Intentional Teaching-What it can do for you
Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of intentional teaching and seasonal planning for early childhood educators. Discover how these strategies can enhance your work-life balance,...
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A Winning Submission?
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In this episode, we provide practical guidance for family day care educators on how to effectively answer submission questions for the Educator of the Year nominations. Discover how to highlight...
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Let's not get to Burn Out Stage
In today's episode, we look at practical strategies to help family day care educators avoid burnout by working with the seasons and prioritising self-care. From setting up a slow cooker the night before to...
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How to Manage Wellness in FDC
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Managing Illness in Your Family Day Care Episode
Summary: In this episode of the Big Hearted Podcast, I discuss managing illness in family day care services. I provide practical tips on setting...
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Understanding Myofunctional Therapy: What It Is and Why It Matters
Welcome to the Big Hearted Podcast!
Today, we have a very special guest, Jana, a renowned myofunctional therapist. Jana is here to enlighten us on the intricacies of myofunctional therapy and its impact on early...
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Why services should NOT share their Dollars and Cents
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In today’s episode, I tackle the contentious issue of whether family day care services should disclose their financial breakdown to educators. Triggered by recent posts from educators questioning...
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The Art and Science of Play
The Art and Science of Play
Welcome to a very special episode of the Big-Hearted Podcast! Today, we're diving into the Play and Programming Summit, designed to revolutionise your approach to early childhood education....
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Deciding to put your fees up? Listen to this first!
Welcome to a pivotal discussion on financial empowerment in family day care. In today's episode, we address the often daunting task of setting fees that accurately reflect the value of the services provided. Our focus...
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Holding Hands, Saving Lives with Michelle McLaughlin
In this deeply moving episode of the Big Hearted Education Podcast, Michelle McLaughlin, founder of the Little Blue Dinosaur Foundation, shares the heart-wrenching story of her family's loss which led to the creation...
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