In this episode we talk with Prerna Richards all about positive influences in the first five years and the impact it has on our young students. Join us to chat about self-regulation, behavior challenges, connecting, empathy, and so much more!

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Resources and References from this episode:

Link to The Whole Brain Child Book: ⁠https://amzn.to/49GQKsQ

Link to The Yes Brain Book: https://amzn.to/47CNiO4

Link to Atlas of the Heart: ⁠https://amzn.to/3sCD01r

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In this episode we talk with Amanda Sant, communications guru, about the ins, outs, ups, and downs of professional communication.

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The learning outcomes for this episode are: 

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Resources and References from this episode:

Link to Organizational Learning; Improving Learning, Teaching, and Leading in School Systems Book: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Organizational-Learning-Improving-Teaching-Leading/dp/1412916879

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In this episode we talk with Sarah Steffen, early childhood professional, mom, and author about creating inclusive spaces for our students with special needs-specifically with a focus on neurodivergence and what that can look like in ECE.

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The learning outcomes for this episode are: 

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Resources and References from this episode:

Link to Andi Quinn Series on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andiquinnproject

Link to Andi Quinn Series on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andiquinnproject/

Developmental Disabilities via CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/developmentaldisabilities/index.html

Kennedy Krieger Institute:⁠ https://www.kennedykrieger.org/patient-care/conditions/developmental-disorders

May Institute: https://www.mayinstitute.org/autism-aba/developmental-disabilities.html

NAEYC: https://www.naeyc.org/resources/blog/preparing-young-children-inclusion

She's done it all except drive the bus! Join us in this episode as we chat with Maisah Williams-Foote about her ECE journey and the concept of diversity, equity, and inclusion from our classrooms to our professional development.

Holiday Promotion from Bertelsen Education: https://www.bertelseneducation.com/holidays

Resources from Maisah:

National Black Childhood Institute: https://www.nbcdi.org/

Jedi-b: https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/movement/justice-equity-diversity-inclusion/

Children's Equity project: https://cep.asu.edu/

To learn more about the CDA Council: https://www.cdacouncil.org/en/

To learn more about implicit bias: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html

In this episode we embark on a captivating journey into the world of early childhood education with the esteemed Dr. Saralyn Grass. As an accomplished expert in the field, Dr. Grass shares her wealth of knowledge and insights gained from years of dedicated research and hands-on experience.

We talk about the connection from pre-k to kindergarten, advocating, federal and state programming, and what we hope the future of ECE looks like.

Join us for this enlightening conversation that celebrates the far reaching impact of early childhood education. Whether you're an educator, a parent, or anyone passionate about the future of our youngest learners, this episode is filled with inspiration and actionable insights.

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To find more about Kids Hope Alliance: https://www.kidshopealliance.org/

To find ore about the Children's Services Council: https://facct.com/member-cscs/

To follow The Andi Quinn Project: https://www.facebook.com/andiquinnproject

Come chat with us as we dive into the world of Occupational Therapy with Nancy Marin! We talk about how ECE professionals can leverage OT in the classroom, tips for using it to benefit all you students, and when to have conversations with parents about observation.

To find out more about Nancy, click here: https://www.facebook.com/Occuplayinc/

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In this episode we talk with Primary Care Provider Ty Weber as well as Brittany Weber a Critical Care Nurse about creating and maintaining health policies in centers. We dive deep into the realities of working in a child care center, keeping the children, and yourself healthy, and what it is like to be a parent through it all. Join Jill as she as a mom of three chats with Ty and Brittany, parents of four about the ups, downs, and nuance of health policies. 

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The learning outcomes for this episode are: 

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Germ Experiment Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eyxQufHpnFTxzkr7d6nr9IEEyvpxvJCP/view?usp=sharing 

Resources and References from this episode:

Link to CDC’s recommendations on when to stay home: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/business/stay-home-when-sick.htm#:~:text=Individuals%20with%20suspected%20or%20confirmed,3%20days%20of%20their%20illness. 

Link to CDC’s hand-washing guidelines: ⁠https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/why-handwashing.html#:~:text=Handwashing%20with%20soap%20removes%20germs,mouth%20without%20even%20realizing%20it. 

Article on Infection Prevention: Anderson, D. J., MD, & Friedman, N. D., MPH. (2020). Infection prevention: General principles. Retrieved June 18, 2020, from https://www.uptodate.com/contents/infection-prevention-general-principles?search=Infection+prevention

In this episode we talk with Potty Training Certified Coach and mom of three, Jill Bertelsen who walks us through the importance of guardians and educators working as a team during the potty training process. Having recently potty trained their own kiddos and worked to potty train other children, both Jill and Samm are full of amazing tips, silly stories, and laughs about the realities of potty training. 

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The learning outcomes for this episode are:

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Potty Training Plan Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tDZ3wAdyHdVMjOLwzjLDCpJVzkNEIzGZ/view?usp=share_link

Resources and References from this episode:

Link to "Oh Crap" Potty Training Book: https://www.amazon.com/Crap-Potty-Training-Everything-Parenting/dp/1501122983

Healthy Children Rewards: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/toilet-training/Pages/Praise-and-Reward-Your-Childs-Success.aspx

Potty Training Rewards & Disasters: https://hello.jamieglowacki.com/more-on-rewards-and-disasters/

Healthy Children Ages and Stages: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/Pages/default.aspx

Healthy Children Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Skills for Potty Training: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/toddler/toilet-training/Pages/Cognitive-and-Verbal-Skills-Needed-for-Toilet-Training.aspx

Harvard Health Sleep and Memory: http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/matters/benefits-of-sleep/learning-memory

In this episode we chat with Tiffany Turner about the many hats she wore throughout her experience in Early Childhood Education. From teacher to area director, Tiffany shares her insights, tips, and collaborative spirit with us and leave us knowing "teamwork makes the dream work"!

In this episode we sit down to hear from Robyn Perlman who has a passion for empowering Early Educators with the business knowledge to own their own business, toss scarcity mindset out the window, and grow wealth.

This is an episode for everyone from Directors and Owners to Teachers new and experienced. Prepare to be challenged by one of people I am honored to say I have had the chance to learn from.

We all need the people in our lives who are unafraid to ask the hard questions and I am so excited to introduce you to one of them in this episode!

Robyn is the creator of the Business Leadership Institute for Early Learning and is currently working to take the BLI beyond Florida and to the rest of the nation! Believe me, you do not want to miss an opportunity to work with her so check below for all the ways you can get involved with BLI and what Robyn is up to near you!

BLI's Website: https://www.bliel.org/

BLI's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BLI4EL/

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