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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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Amplifying what you WANT to see, not the story you hear
Hello, and a warm welcome to our latest episode (yes, a tad delayed, and that’s okay). Today’s about being comfortable with where you’re at, and the face we present to the world. What’s Inside: Heartfelt thoughts on...
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A Fuelled Up Life with Sammi Jaeger
Fuel Up Your Life with Sammy Jaeger Episode Overview: Today's episode welcomes the delightful Sammy Jaeger, an entrepreneur, integrator coach, speaker, and author in the making. Fresh from the Her Empire Builder...
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Do you own your business, or does your business own you?
In today's episode, we look at the intricate dance of owning your business versus being owned by it. I speak into the essential nature of strategic planning for the health of your family daycare business. The lack of...
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Rekindling Joy in Early Years Education
Welcome to the Big-Hearted Podcast. In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from the vibrant and insightful Melissa DeCastro, an early childhood educator from Canada. As a mother of three and a veteran in...
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Dealing with Trolls
Welcome to the Big Hearted Podcast. Today, I'm venturing into the often-sensitive territory of dealing with criticism and feedback within our family daycare community. I'll be sharing my personal and professional...
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Out of the Box with Rachel Smith
In this week's episode, we dive into the journey of Rachel Smith, a remarkable family day care (FDC) educator with a story that resonates with resilience, passion, and the transformative power of adversity. Rachel's...
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Throwing the Challenge to You!
Welcome to this week's episode of the Big Hearted Podcast, where we looking into innovative approaches to documentation in family day care and challenging the norms to uplift our practices for the children's benefit....
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