ChildCare Inspirations Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:48:19 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1052026 en-ca © 2026 ChildCare Inspirations yes 4b89efec-f0b4-5793-ab1d-a9e84af3c675 Tina episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Tina https://storage.buzzsprout.com/19t63ll6469668zromnn04yqjkci?.jpg ChildCare Inspirations Dollar Store Favorites Dollar Store Favorites We decided to do something nice and light this time for you. Shirley, Robin and I talk about our best dollar store finds and the not so best. Who would have thought we would have a 30 minutes discussion on things we buy at the dollar store!? We do talk about what we use these materials for too. So get ready to break open the piggy bank and head to a dollar store near you!

]]> We decided to do something nice and light this time for you. Shirley, Robin and I talk about our best dollar store finds and the not so best. Who would have thought we would have a 30 minutes discussion on things we buy at the dollar store!? We do talk about what we use these materials for too. So get ready to break open the piggy bank and head to a dollar store near you!

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-13668417 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0600 1779 full false Professional Friendships Professional Friendships Join Diane Kashin and I as we discuss the value and meaning of building professional friendships as early childhood educators. I met my bet friend through this amazing profession! Listen in on our stories and Diane's passion about professional friendships. Let's connect!

]]> Join Diane Kashin and I as we discuss the value and meaning of building professional friendships as early childhood educators. I met my bet friend through this amazing profession! Listen in on our stories and Diane's passion about professional friendships. Let's connect!

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-13666934 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0600 2986 full false Feeling Seen with Dr. Jody Carrington Feeling Seen with Dr. Jody Carrington It has been a very difficult couple years for many early childhood educators. We understand the struggle that we are all facing right now in our profession. So, it's time to inspire and let you know that YOU ARE SEEN! Here to help us spread that inspiration is the wonderful Dr. Jody Carrington! Even other professionals value the work we do! Let's reconnect and help each other feel seen!

]]> It has been a very difficult couple years for many early childhood educators. We understand the struggle that we are all facing right now in our profession. So, it's time to inspire and let you know that YOU ARE SEEN! Here to help us spread that inspiration is the wonderful Dr. Jody Carrington! Even other professionals value the work we do! Let's reconnect and help each other feel seen!

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-12785830 Thu, 04 May 2023 14:00:00 -0600 2356 full true Reflecting on Technology in Child Care Reflecting on Technology in Child Care Technology is here to stay my friends. Whether we like it or not...children use technology on a daily basis. So, how can we be intentional in our early childhood practices when we bring in technology as a way to connect and help children explore and express their curiosity? Join Robin, Veronica and I as we share some different perspectives about technology with young children and how we can integrate technology effectively to build relationships, help children communicate and go beyond "Zombie screen time"!

]]> Technology is here to stay my friends. Whether we like it or not...children use technology on a daily basis. So, how can we be intentional in our early childhood practices when we bring in technology as a way to connect and help children explore and express their curiosity? Join Robin, Veronica and I as we share some different perspectives about technology with young children and how we can integrate technology effectively to build relationships, help children communicate and go beyond "Zombie screen time"!

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-12579530 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0600 2826 full false Value of Education to an Early Childhood Educator Value of Education to an Early Childhood Educator The early childhood field is filled with educators from a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences.  What's more important? Is there more value in education or experience? What can education bring to your professional practices? Do we, as a profession, have a foundation of knowledge to enhance our reflective and professional practices to provide optimal care to the children and families we serve? Join Shirley, Dawn and myself as we discuss our personal journeys as early childhood educators and the impact that our education has had on our professional practices. 

]]> The early childhood field is filled with educators from a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences.  What's more important? Is there more value in education or experience? What can education bring to your professional practices? Do we, as a profession, have a foundation of knowledge to enhance our reflective and professional practices to provide optimal care to the children and families we serve? Join Shirley, Dawn and myself as we discuss our personal journeys as early childhood educators and the impact that our education has had on our professional practices. 

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-12378781 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0700 2358 full false Passion of Storytelling Passion of Storytelling We're back! And we're kicking of 2023 with a topic that Shirley, Robin and I all love...storytelling! Books, books and more books! Join us as we discuss our favourite early learning books, our favourite strategies to get children engaged and excited about reading and just some plain old fun conversations about early literacy! What's your favourite children's book? What secret strategy do you have up your sleeve to share the love of reading with children?

]]> We're back! And we're kicking of 2023 with a topic that Shirley, Robin and I all love...storytelling! Books, books and more books! Join us as we discuss our favourite early learning books, our favourite strategies to get children engaged and excited about reading and just some plain old fun conversations about early literacy! What's your favourite children's book? What secret strategy do you have up your sleeve to share the love of reading with children?

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-12166746 Wed, 01 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0700 2819 full false Our Words Matter: Professional Language in Child Care Our Words Matter: Professional Language in Child Care The terms we use to place value and professionalism in the early learning and child care sector are important! From terms like 'kids vs. children', or 'academy/daycare to child care'. Join Robin and I as we chat about how our language use has changed both personally and globally in the early childhood sector, and how it values what we do as early childhood educators!

]]> The terms we use to place value and professionalism in the early learning and child care sector are important! From terms like 'kids vs. children', or 'academy/daycare to child care'. Join Robin and I as we chat about how our language use has changed both personally and globally in the early childhood sector, and how it values what we do as early childhood educators!

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-10876907 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0600 1830 full false Let's Talk Families and Literacy! Let's Talk Families and Literacy! Literacy isn't limited to just the early childhood environment. Families have a huge parent in literacy!! Join me and Kim Chung, from Centre for Family Literacy and Elizabeth Robinson, from ABC Life Literacy Canada,  as we chat about the importance of early literacy - with families! It takes a community of support to raise children - let's do this together!

]]> Literacy isn't limited to just the early childhood environment. Families have a huge parent in literacy!! Join me and Kim Chung, from Centre for Family Literacy and Elizabeth Robinson, from ABC Life Literacy Canada,  as we chat about the importance of early literacy - with families! It takes a community of support to raise children - let's do this together!

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-10463197 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 23:00:00 -0600 1559 full false Reflections of Inspirational Moments as Educators Reflections of Inspirational Moments as Educators Do you remember the moment you decided "This is the career for me?" The moments that made you tear up in joy from the positive and memorable impact you have on children and their families? We do! Listen in with Shirley, Robin and I, as we share our stories of inspiration and reflect on what being an early childhood educator is all about! Let's connect, share...cry and laugh...as we share our stories of inspiration!

]]> Do you remember the moment you decided "This is the career for me?" The moments that made you tear up in joy from the positive and memorable impact you have on children and their families? We do! Listen in with Shirley, Robin and I, as we share our stories of inspiration and reflect on what being an early childhood educator is all about! Let's connect, share...cry and laugh...as we share our stories of inspiration!

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-10378345 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0600 2009 full false Reflecting on Celebrations with an Anti-Biased Approach Reflecting on Celebrations with an Anti-Biased Approach Time to take out our reflection journals as we discuss the anti-biased approach. Join Shirly, Robin and myself as we share our journeys and practices with you to help inspire you to embrace an inclusive and anti-biased approach in caring for our little ones.

Here are the links we mention in our discussion! 


]]> Time to take out our reflection journals as we discuss the anti-biased approach. Join Shirly, Robin and myself as we share our journeys and practices with you to help inspire you to embrace an inclusive and anti-biased approach in caring for our little ones.

Here are the links we mention in our discussion! 


]]> Tina Buzzsprout-10200358 Sun, 06 Mar 2022 20:00:00 -0700 2378 full false Themes vs. Topics of Interests Themes vs. Topics of Interests It's a battle that is still going strong...the struggle between themes and topics of interests. Teacher-led vs. child-led. Join our discussion of our journeys with both and where we find ourselves currently. Shirley, Robin and I chat about our personal experiences with both theme and interest-based, and come up with some great ideas on helping you to make that journey yourself! From themes to emergent....Where do you stand on you learning journey?

]]> It's a battle that is still going strong...the struggle between themes and topics of interests. Teacher-led vs. child-led. Join our discussion of our journeys with both and where we find ourselves currently. Shirley, Robin and I chat about our personal experiences with both theme and interest-based, and come up with some great ideas on helping you to make that journey yourself! From themes to emergent....Where do you stand on you learning journey?

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-10015146 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:00:00 -0700 1842 full false Illuminating Care Illuminating Care Care is Education. Carol inspires us with her perspective and insights about the importance of care in early childhood. Embracing the theory of care and identifying the seven lamps of care into our practices as early childhood educators. Join us for a caring connection with Carol!

]]> Care is Education. Carol inspires us with her perspective and insights about the importance of care in early childhood. Embracing the theory of care and identifying the seven lamps of care into our practices as early childhood educators. Join us for a caring connection with Carol!

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-9583626 Sat, 20 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0700 2186 care, illuminating care, childcare, early learning, pedagogy full false Team Building in Early Childhood Team Building in Early Childhood As childcare programs, day homes and educators begin to return to in-person team meetings and events, it's important that we focus on our educators and building strong teams. Karen shares with us her expertise and experience of what we can do to build stronger teams that help staff feel valued and a sense of belonging. Focusing on our team of educators is critical in providing high quality care!

]]> As childcare programs, day homes and educators begin to return to in-person team meetings and events, it's important that we focus on our educators and building strong teams. Karen shares with us her expertise and experience of what we can do to build stronger teams that help staff feel valued and a sense of belonging. Focusing on our team of educators is critical in providing high quality care!

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-9398292 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0600 1946 full false VFF: Responsive Environments VFF: Responsive Environments This VFF episode takes a look at how we can create responsive environments in our early learning environments...with some side thoughts and story sharing of course!

]]> This VFF episode takes a look at how we can create responsive environments in our early learning environments...with some side thoughts and story sharing of course!

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-9312932 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0600 2885 Flight, curriculum framework, play, emergent, Alberta, early childhood, early learning, responsive environments, child care, day home full false Integrating Indigenous Cultures in Early Child Care Programs Integrating Indigenous Cultures in Early Child Care Programs Sherry Duncan joins me for a meaningful and rich conversation about how early childhood educators can star their own path to truth and reconciliation through increasing their awareness,  knowledge and practices of the First Nations and Indigenous peoples and cultures. She shares her stories and perspective of different ways to start, and enhance, your journey to learn more about the children and families in our communities.

]]> Sherry Duncan joins me for a meaningful and rich conversation about how early childhood educators can star their own path to truth and reconciliation through increasing their awareness,  knowledge and practices of the First Nations and Indigenous peoples and cultures. She shares her stories and perspective of different ways to start, and enhance, your journey to learn more about the children and families in our communities.

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-9204768 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0600 3758 full false VVF: Real Stories of the Alberta Flight Curriculum Framework VVF: Real Stories of the Alberta Flight Curriculum Framework The Alberta Curriculum Framework is a hot topic in Alberta early learning sector right now as more and more educators and programs embrace this approach to children's play and learning. Coming together to support each other is critical in this journey, so here we are....4 early childhood educators, sharing our stories and journeys of Flight with you! 

]]> The Alberta Curriculum Framework is a hot topic in Alberta early learning sector right now as more and more educators and programs embrace this approach to children's play and learning. Coming together to support each other is critical in this journey, so here we are....4 early childhood educators, sharing our stories and journeys of Flight with you! 

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-9129386 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0600 1784 Flight, curriculum framework, play, emergent, Alberta, early childhood, early learning, child care, day home full false Passionate about Play with Sally Haughey Passionate about Play with Sally Haughey Two passionate play advocate talking about their favourite topic...play! Join us as we share our stories, strategies and opinions about play and why we encourage others to advocate for children's right to play! I have found my kindred spirit with Sally!!

]]> Two passionate play advocate talking about their favourite topic...play! Join us as we share our stories, strategies and opinions about play and why we encourage others to advocate for children's right to play! I have found my kindred spirit with Sally!!

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-9037428 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0600 3083 play, sally haughey, fairydust teaching, play advocate, wonder, curiosity, early childhood full false Voices From the Field (VFF): Redefining Circle Time! Voices From the Field (VFF): Redefining Circle Time! Using Diane Kashin's article on "The Broken Circle: Rethinking the Practice of Circles in Early Learning,"  four early childhood educators from Alberta discuss our experience and perspectives of circle time.

Article link: https://tecribresearch.wordpress.com/2019/05/24/the-broken-circle-rethinking-the-practice-of-circles-in-early-learning/

]]> Using Diane Kashin's article on "The Broken Circle: Rethinking the Practice of Circles in Early Learning,"  four early childhood educators from Alberta discuss our experience and perspectives of circle time.

Article link: https://tecribresearch.wordpress.com/2019/05/24/the-broken-circle-rethinking-the-practice-of-circles-in-early-learning/

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-8980051 Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:00:00 -0600 2217 full false Loose Parts Play and Sensory Processing Loose Parts Play and Sensory Processing Join Veronica Green and I for a great discussion on how loose parts play connects to children's behaviour and sensory processing. Loose parts are more than just the material itself but a wholistic approach to play! 

]]> Join Veronica Green and I for a great discussion on how loose parts play connects to children's behaviour and sensory processing. Loose parts are more than just the material itself but a wholistic approach to play! 

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-8889833 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0600 2254 full false Voices From the Field (VFF): Inclusion - For children and Adults Voices From the Field (VFF): Inclusion - For children and Adults Our July session of Voices from the Field started out as a discussion about inclusive care for children...and ended up as inclusive practices discussion about inclusion with our fellow educators and the adults we work with! Join us for this rich conversation about inclusion...in all it's forms!

]]> Our July session of Voices from the Field started out as a discussion about inclusive care for children...and ended up as inclusive practices discussion about inclusion with our fellow educators and the adults we work with! Join us for this rich conversation about inclusion...in all it's forms!

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-8778917 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0600 1983 full false Professional Development for ECEs Professional Development for ECEs Cody and I chat about the importance of professional development and finding your own learning path as early childhood educators. 

]]> Cody and I chat about the importance of professional development and finding your own learning path as early childhood educators. 

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-8627905 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0600 2999 full false Voices From the Field (VFF) - Managing Big Emotions Voices From the Field (VFF) - Managing Big Emotions Join myself, Danielle, Dallas and Shannon as we share our stories and strategies of how to help children through those big emotions that adults tend to find difficult and challenging. 

]]> Join myself, Danielle, Dallas and Shannon as we share our stories and strategies of how to help children through those big emotions that adults tend to find difficult and challenging. 

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-8627508 Sat, 05 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0600 2173 full false Positive Discipline Positive Discipline Ruth Buffam joins me for this inspiring chat about Positive Discipline and how she finds it helps with understanding and supporting children with challenging behaviours. It's not about punishments  or what we do to children but about connections, solutions and supportive environments. Join us as we laugh and learn in this episode on behaviours.

]]> Ruth Buffam joins me for this inspiring chat about Positive Discipline and how she finds it helps with understanding and supporting children with challenging behaviours. It's not about punishments  or what we do to children but about connections, solutions and supportive environments. Join us as we laugh and learn in this episode on behaviours.

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-8437355 Thu, 20 May 2021 05:00:00 -0600 2429 full false Voices From the Field (VFF) - Play During Covid Voices From the Field (VFF) - Play During Covid Play during this pandemic has been a struggle for many programs and educators as we try to balance the importance of play with the importance of keeping everyone healthy during these difficult times. Listen in as we chat with three educators from across Alberta on how they have found their balance between cleaning, safety and play in their programs.

]]> Play during this pandemic has been a struggle for many programs and educators as we try to balance the importance of play with the importance of keeping everyone healthy during these difficult times. Listen in as we chat with three educators from across Alberta on how they have found their balance between cleaning, safety and play in their programs.

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-8435935 Wed, 05 May 2021 05:00:00 -0600 2360 full false Voices From the Field (VFF) - Play Voices From the Field (VFF) - Play Welcome to our very first podcast episode on 'Voices from the Field'. Each month a group of local (from Alberta, Canada) early childhood educators share their thoughts, perspectives and ideas about a specific topic. Our first 'Voices from the Field' episode is all about PLAY!!!

]]> Welcome to our very first podcast episode on 'Voices from the Field'. Each month a group of local (from Alberta, Canada) early childhood educators share their thoughts, perspectives and ideas about a specific topic. Our first 'Voices from the Field' episode is all about PLAY!!!

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-8365606 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0600 2708 full false Loose Parts Play Philosophy Loose Parts Play Philosophy Join me and Miriam Beloglovsky as we chat about Loose Parts Play and the philosophy behind loose parts. Loose parts is not only about the materials but the experiences children have through playing with these materials. It's a mindset of the educators. This episode will leave you inspired to start your own critical reflection pathway to  truly embracing loose parts play!

]]> Join me and Miriam Beloglovsky as we chat about Loose Parts Play and the philosophy behind loose parts. Loose parts is not only about the materials but the experiences children have through playing with these materials. It's a mindset of the educators. This episode will leave you inspired to start your own critical reflection pathway to  truly embracing loose parts play!

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-8122250 Sat, 20 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0600 2623 full false Reflections of Responsive Environments Reflections of Responsive Environments Sometimes, we just need a little inspiration when it comes to looking at our play spaces and assessing if it truly does inspire play. Is it cozy? Does it promote a sense of belonging? Is it responsive to the children's family cultures and interests? Does it soothingly say, "You belong here. Welcome! Play!" Let's take some time to reflect on what our play spaces are really saying to us and the children that play there.

]]> Sometimes, we just need a little inspiration when it comes to looking at our play spaces and assessing if it truly does inspire play. Is it cozy? Does it promote a sense of belonging? Is it responsive to the children's family cultures and interests? Does it soothingly say, "You belong here. Welcome! Play!" Let's take some time to reflect on what our play spaces are really saying to us and the children that play there.

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-7983898 Sat, 20 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0700 1543 2 1 full false Winter Outdoor Play! Winter Outdoor Play! It's the most wonderful time of the year!!! Winter is here and it comes with chilly temperatures, beautiful white snow and lots of fun for the kiddos when they get outside and play! Join Dr. Beverlie Dietze and myself as we chat about all the reasons why children need to get outside during the winter season and what the adults can do to get them excited to be outside and stimulate their sense of curiosity and wonder. It's time to meet the winter fairy and enjoy the magic of this winter wonderland!

]]> It's the most wonderful time of the year!!! Winter is here and it comes with chilly temperatures, beautiful white snow and lots of fun for the kiddos when they get outside and play! Join Dr. Beverlie Dietze and myself as we chat about all the reasons why children need to get outside during the winter season and what the adults can do to get them excited to be outside and stimulate their sense of curiosity and wonder. It's time to meet the winter fairy and enjoy the magic of this winter wonderland!

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-6803161 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0700 2578 full false Compassion Fatigue Compassion Fatigue If you are in a role where you care for others, there is a very good chance that you may be dealing with compassion fatigue.

First of all, what is it?

According to the American Institute of Stress, “Compassion fatigue is basically draining of emotional energy for those of us who deal with others pain.” Typically it has a tendency to be progressive and sneak up on people and often times we characterize this as burnout.” 

Let's talk about some of the symptoms, what you can do and how to prevent Compassion Fatigue.

https://www.healthyplace.com/psychological-tests/compassion-fatigue-self-assessment

http://www.proqol.org/uploads/ProQOL_5_English_Self-Score_3-2012.pdf

Please stop by and visit us at
https://creativechildcareconsulting.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/CreativeChildcareConsulting/

]]> If you are in a role where you care for others, there is a very good chance that you may be dealing with compassion fatigue.

First of all, what is it?

According to the American Institute of Stress, “Compassion fatigue is basically draining of emotional energy for those of us who deal with others pain.” Typically it has a tendency to be progressive and sneak up on people and often times we characterize this as burnout.” 

Let's talk about some of the symptoms, what you can do and how to prevent Compassion Fatigue.

https://www.healthyplace.com/psychological-tests/compassion-fatigue-self-assessment

http://www.proqol.org/uploads/ProQOL_5_English_Self-Score_3-2012.pdf

Please stop by and visit us at
https://creativechildcareconsulting.ca/
https://www.facebook.com/CreativeChildcareConsulting/

]]> Sharon Ness Buzzsprout-6707008 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0700 1533 Self Care, Compassion Fatigue, Early Learning, Child Care Professionals, Professionalism full false Exploring the Forest With the Stages of Play Exploring the Forest With the Stages of Play Today our guest is Marjorie Cole. We are discussing how important play is, what play looks like and what our role as professionals is in facilitating play.

You might be inspired to see your role through fresh and excited eyes.

Creative Child Care Consulting: https://creativechildcareconsulting.ca/

International Play Association: https://ipaworld.org/

]]> Today our guest is Marjorie Cole. We are discussing how important play is, what play looks like and what our role as professionals is in facilitating play.

You might be inspired to see your role through fresh and excited eyes.

Creative Child Care Consulting: https://creativechildcareconsulting.ca/

International Play Association: https://ipaworld.org/

]]> Sharon Ness/Marjorie Cole Buzzsprout-6275461 Sun, 08 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0700 2697 Play, associative play, cooperative play, solitary play, parallel play full false Supporting Children With Anxiety Supporting Children With Anxiety It's been a tough year, and many of us are struggling with anxiety. Including the children we work with! Join me and Tania Johnson from the Institute of Child Psychology as we discuss ways to support children during these challenging times who may be experiencing anxiety.

]]> It's been a tough year, and many of us are struggling with anxiety. Including the children we work with! Join me and Tania Johnson from the Institute of Child Psychology as we discuss ways to support children during these challenging times who may be experiencing anxiety.

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-5930716 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0600 3265 childcare, anxiety, stress, trauma, challenging behaviours, early childhood, child psychology 1 5 full false Self Reflection and Professionalism Self Reflection and Professionalism How does reflection enhance your professional practice? What does reflection look like, and where can you begin on your reflective journey?

Creative Child Care Consulting's links:
www.creativechildcareconsulting.ca -send us topic suggestions
https://www.facebook.com/CreativeChildcareConsulting/-be inspired by Mindful Monday posts and Reflective Thursday posts.

]]> How does reflection enhance your professional practice? What does reflection look like, and where can you begin on your reflective journey?

Creative Child Care Consulting's links:
www.creativechildcareconsulting.ca -send us topic suggestions
https://www.facebook.com/CreativeChildcareConsulting/-be inspired by Mindful Monday posts and Reflective Thursday posts.

]]> Sharon Ness Buzzsprout-5751418 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0600 1327 Professionalism, Reflection, Early Childhood, 7 full false Supporting Children with Developmental Delays Supporting Children with Developmental Delays I brought in the big guns for this one peeps! Join me and occupational therapists, Pauline Fechner and Johanna LeVallee from Flourish Family Centered Occupational Therapy & Co., as we chat about practical strategies to support children with developmental delays in the early childhood setting. Learn how we can be a positive support system in these children's lives and how we can adapt our environment to meet these wonderful children's needs! They have some seriously cool ideas!

]]> I brought in the big guns for this one peeps! Join me and occupational therapists, Pauline Fechner and Johanna LeVallee from Flourish Family Centered Occupational Therapy & Co., as we chat about practical strategies to support children with developmental delays in the early childhood setting. Learn how we can be a positive support system in these children's lives and how we can adapt our environment to meet these wonderful children's needs! They have some seriously cool ideas!

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-5504992 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0600 3007 full false Being Professional and Advocating for our Field Being Professional and Advocating for our Field Today is an exciting day! Childcare Inspirations Podcast is growing. This episode will be the first one partnering with Creative Child Care Consulting.

As we continue the topic of professionalism, Tina and Sharon will talk about how the Early Learning community is seen by the public and how we view ourselves. How we conduct ourselves, present ourselves and see ourselves determines how others see us. What can you do to help others understand the important work we do?

To be part of the discussion, head over to:

https://www.facebook.com/InspiredMindsECC  or
https://www.facebook.com/CreativeChildcareConsulting/

Who is your provincial MLA? Contact information for Alberta MLA's
Who is your federal MP? Contact information for Canadian MP's

Stay tuned for our next podcast with Tina Geer on September 20, 2020

]]> Today is an exciting day! Childcare Inspirations Podcast is growing. This episode will be the first one partnering with Creative Child Care Consulting.

As we continue the topic of professionalism, Tina and Sharon will talk about how the Early Learning community is seen by the public and how we view ourselves. How we conduct ourselves, present ourselves and see ourselves determines how others see us. What can you do to help others understand the important work we do?

To be part of the discussion, head over to:

https://www.facebook.com/InspiredMindsECC  or
https://www.facebook.com/CreativeChildcareConsulting/

Who is your provincial MLA? Contact information for Alberta MLA's
Who is your federal MP? Contact information for Canadian MP's

Stay tuned for our next podcast with Tina Geer on September 20, 2020

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-5310166 Sat, 05 Sep 2020 15:00:00 -0600 2251 1 5 full false Professionalism in the Field Professionalism in the Field This discussion is all about bringing about professionalism to our field of early childhood education in Alberta! Manna, from AECEA, joins us for this conversation to discuss how AECEA is working with early childhood educators in Alberta and how we can unite our voices to be heard as an important field. We are professionals! NOT babysitters! We discuss questions, that you, our listeners, wanted to ask AECEA. Let's get the conversation started!

]]> This discussion is all about bringing about professionalism to our field of early childhood education in Alberta! Manna, from AECEA, joins us for this conversation to discuss how AECEA is working with early childhood educators in Alberta and how we can unite our voices to be heard as an important field. We are professionals! NOT babysitters! We discuss questions, that you, our listeners, wanted to ask AECEA. Let's get the conversation started!

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-5050718 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0600 2924 1 4 full false It's all About Play! It's all About Play! Lisa Murphy joins us for this session to talk about the importance of PLAY in the early childhood environment. What is play? Why is it important? How can we connect though play? How does play help children learn and grow? All of these along with some laughter and practical tips for the early childhood educator, provider and parents!  So let's play!

]]> Lisa Murphy joins us for this session to talk about the importance of PLAY in the early childhood environment. What is play? Why is it important? How can we connect though play? How does play help children learn and grow? All of these along with some laughter and practical tips for the early childhood educator, provider and parents!  So let's play!

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-4631774 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0600 2033 1 3 full false Risky Play Risky Play Let's talk risk! Teacher Tom joins us for this discussion all on risky play for young children. Identifying how to ensure safety and risk are part of the learning process when working with young children. Join us as we share stories, strategies and of course....lots of laughter!

]]> Let's talk risk! Teacher Tom joins us for this discussion all on risky play for young children. Identifying how to ensure safety and risk are part of the learning process when working with young children. Join us as we share stories, strategies and of course....lots of laughter!

]]> Tina Buzzsprout-4134641 Sat, 20 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0600 2709 risky play, childcare, daycare, day home, early learning and child care, adventure play 1 2 full false Outdoor Play Outdoor Play Ever wonder why it's so important to get outside and play? Want to learn more about how we, as early childhood educators and providers, can advocate for children's need for outdoor play? Need more ideas on what to do outside? Then join Tina Geers, from Inspired Minds ECC, and Christina Pickles, from Get Outside and Play, as they discuss the importance of outdoor play experiences for young children and what to do with outdoor play experiences for young children! 

]]> Ever wonder why it's so important to get outside and play? Want to learn more about how we, as early childhood educators and providers, can advocate for children's need for outdoor play? Need more ideas on what to do outside? Then join Tina Geers, from Inspired Minds ECC, and Christina Pickles, from Get Outside and Play, as they discuss the importance of outdoor play experiences for young children and what to do with outdoor play experiences for young children! 

]]> Inspired Minds ECC Buzzsprout-3851030 Wed, 20 May 2020 18:00:00 -0600 2397 childcare, outdoor play, early learning, inspiredmindsecc, play, daycare, early childhood, early learning, nature play 1 1 full false