In Episode 35, we dive into more of the practical stuff...and what to do with conflicting messages around screen time and young children. For example, what do we do when we want to limit screen time and we also want children to have technology literacy skills? …
Episode 34: All Screens Aren’t Created Equal…The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly When it Comes to Screen Time and Young Children
You've seen the posts right? The ones that talk about the dangers of screen time and children's brains. How caregivers are more interested in texting than connecting with their children. And how secondhand screen time is the new smoking epidemic. …
Want Authentic Assessment? Try This Tip
A huge challenge in serving young children is collecting accurate and useful data about what they know and can do...often under tight timelines or when we have 100 other things to do. …
Episode 33: Are You Teaching Coping Mechanisms or Strategies? Why the Difference Matters to Children’s Emotional Well-Being
In this episode, I talk to Alyssa Blask Campbell about supporting and intentionally teaching self-regulation. Or as Alyssa would say, "Helping tiny humans process big emotions". In this episode, we delve into the difference between coping mechanisms and coping strategies, what …
Episode 32: Creating Compassionate Kids: A Conversation With Dr. Shauna Tominey
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Shauna Tominey about her book, Creating Compassionate Kids: Essential Conversations to Have with Young Children. The main purpose of her book is to support adults to build compassion and understanding through the conversations we have with children. …
Power of Play in ECE
One of my missions is to reclaim children's right to learn through play. But how can we balance the pressure to be the sage on the stage and ensure children have desired experiences...AND be the guide on the side...or what I like to term, an ideal play partner? …