The Preschool Podcast

In this episode of The Preschool Podcast, we connect with Sally Haughey Founder & CEO of Fairy Dust Teaching. Sally dives into the topic of how wonder plays a role in children’s play and how educators can continue to spark wonder in children’s play to help foster children’s natural curiosity.   Read more about Fairy Dust Teaching.

In this episode of The Preschool Podcast we connect with Michael Tasner CEO of Local Child Care Marketing on why child care centers should consider marketing their child care center, even if their numbers are good right now. Michael provides us with tips and easy wins to get started on marketing your child care center TODAY!

In this episode of The Preschool Podcast, we chat with Jenny Leibham, Nature Preschool Coach and Founder of Nature Play Lifestyle. Jenny shares with us the benefits of incorporating more outdoor play into your classroom and how educators and families can address their concerns about outdoor play with young children.

In this episode of The Preschool Podcast, we connect with Erin O'Connor, developmental psychologist, Director of NYU's Early Childhood Education program, and co-founder of Scientific Mommy, a research-based website for families and educators to learn more about parenting and child development.

In this episode of The Preschool Podcast, we connect with Ty'Heim Clark, founder of The Child Care Whisperer on his experience connecting with families in early childhood classroom settings and the importance for educators to focus on this area in order to build strong relationships with the families, the children, and their community.

On this very special 250th episode of The Preschool Podcast we chat with the host of The Preschool Podcast and HiMama's CEO, Ron Spreeuwenberg! Ron dives into the history of HiMama, a social enterprise company and the trends and key takeaways from 249 episodes as The Preschool Podcast host! The HiMama child care app helps to streamline your digital parent communications, join the family today and get a quote!

Dr. Joel ("Gator") Warsh joins our CEO Ron Spreeuwenberg on this episode of The Preschool Podcast to discuss resiliency in children and the role that integrative and holistic pediatrics plays in children's lives. Dr. Warsh gives several key takeaways our listeners can implement in their lives right now to start seeing a difference in themselves and their children. Want to find out more about Dr. Warsh and his integrative and holistic practice? Connect with him on his website, Instagram or podcast!

Dr. Lorea Martinez, Author, Social Emotional Learning Consultant, Researcher and author of Teaching with the HEART in Mind discusses with HiMama the importance of not only recognizing but attuning to emotions of young children during early childhood. Want to connect with Dr. Lorea Martinez and learn more about TEaching with the HEART in Mind or purchase her book? You can do so through her website, Facebook, or Twitter!

In this episode of The Preschool Podcast, we chat with Stacey Band, Educator, Parent Coach, and Founder of Home Day Hero on power struggles with children. Stacey gives several tips on how educators and parents can be more proactive rather than reactive when these power struggles arise. Interested in learning more about Home Day Hero and how Stacey can help? Check out her website which is full of resources or connect with her on Instagram and Facebook!

In this episode of The Preschool Podcast, we chat with Prerna Richards, CEO & Founder of Together We Grow on children’s attention spans and how educators and parents can foster learning and regulated attention through intentional play. Want to work with Prerna and learn more about Together We Grown’s services? Connect with her on Instagram, LinkedIn or Facebook.

HiMama connected with Meghan Foster, Founder & owner of T is for TOT Curriculum on tapping into children's natural love of learning and how she's created a curriculum to create a seamless transition from young childhood to kindergarten through play-based and engaging activities. Curious how as an educator we can help you document children’s learning and development in the classroom? Let us help you out and get a quote for your classroom today!

HiMama recently chatted with Dr. Cara Goodwin, Clinical Psychologist and owner of Parenting Translator on the different ways educators and parents can not only support children with developmental delays and autism but how to recognize the signs early. Curious how as an educator we can help you document children's learning and development in the classroom? Let us help you out and get a quote for your classroom today!

HiMama connected with Dina Scellatio, Preschool Principal at Centner Academy recently to discuss how her school incorporates mindfulness practically into the classrooms. The school's focus on social-emotional development in children is what sets them apart. Dina shares with us a few tips all educators can include in their classroom throughout the day. Find out more about Centner Academy on their website or their Instagram.

In this episode of the Preschool Podcast, we connect with Exchange magazine's Editor in Chief, Sara Gilliam on the affects 2020 has had on early childhood education and what we can expect in 2021. Looking to learn more about Exchange Magazine and subscribe to their content? Check out their website, Facebook and, Instagram.

HiMama chats with Dani Christine, Multi-Site Child Care Business Owner, Consultant, and Digital Content Creator of www.ChildcareSites.com.  on how to get started with creating your own child care business. Dani dives into the steps on becoming a child care entrepreneur and discusses why now is the best time to start your own business more than ever.   Connect with Dani through her website, Instagram & Facebook to learn more.  

As an adult, we can all use a gentle nudge to remind us to practice our self-regulation techniques. But, how can we help young children learn these techniques that we've been practicing for decades? We connected with Jill Franks, PhD and Health and Wellness Specialist about how educators and parents can teach and practice self-regulation with young kids through 5 easy steps!

In this episode, we chat with Jane Ann Benson of Early Childhood Ally about what it means to be an ally in the field of early childhood education and getting the right people to notice our work in the field. She shares with us 4 useful tips educators can do right now to advocate for our field to help increase our pay, our rights and bring more funding to our field.  Connect with Jane Ann through her website to learn how you can become an advocate in your community!

Thinking of re-branding your child care? HiMama chatted with Beth Cannon, Entrepreneur, educator and Key Note Speaker of Beth Cannon Speaks about creating a culture and brand in your child care center. Beth gives us 5 tangible tips on how to ensure your employees align and adhere to your goals and brand as a company. Connect with Beth through her website and join her Facebook Group!

Music plays an important role in children's development. It helps create a secure attachment in very young children and can help older children express themselves through free movement, making music, and singing. In this episode, we chat with Maryann Harman from Music with Mar on how educators and parents can support children's learning, and why it's so important to help with other areas of development. Connect with Mar through her YouTube, website, and Instagram!

In this episode, we talk with Karina Langevin, RECE and Co-Founder of the Early Childhood Education Committee of Ontario (ECEC-ON). She gives us some insight into the future of child care in Ontario and how the ECEC-ON organization is working to change the field of early childhood and help solve a worldwide problem of providing educators with resources and assistance in the field. Find out more about the Early Childhood Education Committee of Ontario and how they can support you on their website.