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Being Aware Of What You Say
The Importance of Mindfulness in Communication with Children Communication is an essential aspect of human interaction, and it becomes even more critical when dealing with children. The words adults say can have...
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Lil Fi Shares How To Use Music Intentionaly Within Your Program
I want to introduce you to Lil Fee, a talented musician and educator with a remarkable career journey. Lil Fee has been a professional musician for over 25 years, touring the country and releasing eight self-penned...
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Candy Lawrence - Shares unique insights into learning about life from spectacular children.
Candy is a retired, multi-qualified educator of children of all ages. She was diagnosed as highly gifted at 4 and as low support autistic at 63, and has thus had cause to reflect on social challenges all her life. An...
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Incorporating Loose Parts Into Your Practice | Feat. Katrina Keegan
Today we chat with Katrina Keegan from Bella Vintage resources.Ā Katrina hasĀ worked in ECEC for 32 years, 26 of those years were spent in long daycare and the past 6 years teaching ECEC at TAFE.Ā She isĀ just as...
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Intentional Teaching
Time and time again we see educators struggling with the idea of āintentional teachingā and making it farrrr more complicated than it needs to be. Join Victoria for another solo-session as she breaks down the concept...
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Welcome to 2023!
Welcome to 2023!
Victoria is kicking off season two of the Big Hearted Podcast with her first solo session! Join her as she talks about her top ten tips for being ready to start the new year.
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Protecting children: proactive vs. reactive approaches | Feat. Kristi McVee
Today's recording comes with a trigger warning. We will be discussing child sexual abuse.
This is our last episode of season one and 2022! The topic of today's podcast might seem a little heavy and sensitive for the...
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Authentically Embedding Indigenous Perspectives In FDC | Feat. Jess Staines
In this episode of The Big Hearted Podcast, Victoria talks with Jessica Staines from Koori Curriculum. They discuss some of the barriers that FDC face when embedding Aboriginal perspectives in Family Day Care services...
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Women In Business: Achieving A Healthy Work/Life Blend | Feat. Donna Hann
Dipping her toe in business at the age of 19,Ā Donna has a long term fascination and love for entrepreneurship. Her journey has lead to businessesĀ in children's party entertainment,Ā corporate professional development,...
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Organising Your FDC Space | Feat. Susie Willett
Today we're speaking with Susie Willett, owner and operator of a very brand new business called The Organized Educator. Susie has over 10 years of experience in family day care, and has solutions to so many of the...
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The Future Direction of Family Day Care in Australia | Feat. Jason De Bakker
TodayĀ we are talking with Jason De Bakker, who is the CEO of Family Day CareĀ Queensland. WeĀ discuss the new government that has come in, the direction in which Jason thinks family daycare is headed, and so much...
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Taking A Neurodiversity-affirming Approach | Feat. Adina Levy
This week we have an incredible interview with Adina Levy from Play Learn Chat. Adina is a speech pathologist, but she prefers to go by a speech therapist.
Adina supports parents of autistic and neuro-diverse children...
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