The Bloom Room: An Early Childhood Podcast

On today’s episode I speak with Amie Fabry about her work and advocacy in early years leadership. More than this, Amie goes deep into discussing how we can each become a champion in the early years.    Amie and I discuss: 🌸 What makes for an effective leader (hint: it’s more than a checklist!)? 🌸 Amie’s advice for navigating unsupportive leadership as well as tips for aspiring early ye...

On today’s episode I speak with Em Gentle from The Grad Guide. Em and I joke that we’re the same person as we so often share the same views, values, beliefs and frustrations as one another. This conversation came about through our shared frustration in the way that the media has currently been sensationalising classroom behaviour with headlines targeted at placing blame on whoever they can (teache...

On today’s episode I speak with Elise Disher - an early childhood consultant and teacher with oodles of experience in supporting not only young children but the families and educators that support them. Today we’re delving into a concept that not only provides a critical lens through which we view and support behavior but also holds lifelong implications for children’s holistic wellbeing - attachm...

On today’s episode I speak with Jess Demetrious, the founder of Raising Resilience Mornington Peninsula. So often I’m asked about how we can best support young children experiencing separation anxiety, so I’ve taken the question to a child mental health advocate and expert!   Jess and I discuss: 🌸 What separation anxiety feels like for a child and what’s going on inside the brain of a child...

In this episode we’re going to get to know each other - very well! Prepare for vulnerability, warm fuzzies and challenging moments. I’ve broken this episode into two sections: the pathway that has led me to where I am now, and the pivotal moments that have truly defined who I am as an educator.  You'll hear: 🌸 What primary school was like for me (hint: not great). 🌸 Why I left the classroom...

Welcome to the Bloom Room.   Join me, Danica See, an early childhood education mentor and consultant, as I delve into the wonderful world of early childhood education with heart, humour and community.    In season one I’ll be delving right into:    🌸 Why we need to put behaviour charts in the bin. 🌸 How we can elevate the wonder that is early childhood education and care...