Explorations Early Learning

Child Care Bar And Grill

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A humorous, informative, and slightly irreverent podcast for child care providers and other early learning professionals hosted by Jeff A Johnson, Lisa Murphy, Kristen Peterson, Samantha Balch, and Nicole Halton.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: playvolutionhq.com

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Explorations Early Learning

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PHQP_0001 The Benefits of Playful Aggression 06.01.2025 17:54

Why do kids love playful aggression like roughhousing, pretending to be superheroes, or playing with toy weapons? In The Playvolution HQ Podcast episode, Jeff Johnson dives into playful aggression, explaining why it’s natural, beneficial, and essential for children’s development. Learn how rough-and-tumble play fosters growth across physical, social-emotional, cognitive, adaptive, and communicativ...

CCBAG_1200 Last Call 03.01.2025 40:23

As Jeff yells Last Call at the Child Care Bar And Grill, Lisa orders another drink. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit  playvolutionhq.com/ccbag  for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1199 Loose Parts Can Be Stationary 01.01.2025 33:32

Nicole and Jeff clarify that loose parts don’t have to be mobile. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit  playvolutionhq.com/ccbag  for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1123 The Antepenultimate Episode 29.12.2024 40:08

Sally and Jeff chat about dealing with your stuff. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit  playvolutionhq.com/ccbag  for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1198 Chatter And Conversation 27.12.2024 38:48

Brett and Jeff start chatting about a broken relationship…the conversation spirals from there. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1056 Generation Alpha Slang 25.12.2024 35:30

Brett and quizzes Jeff on Gen Alpha slang. This episode is so sigma. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1197 Risk Taking 23.12.2024 41:36

Lisa and Jeff discuss a big theme of the show’s run–taking risks and doing the scary thing. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1196 Parents, Homeschooling, And Play 20.12.2024 32:06

Carol and Jeff discuss play resources for parents and homeschoolers. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1040 Education For Life 18.12.2024 45:21

Carol and Jeff discuss focusing on educating kids for life, not just careers. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1195 Aggression Is Not Violence 16.12.2024 47:44

Stephanie and Jeff discuss the difference between violence and aggression. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1194 Be Intentional 13.12.2024 30:24

Lisa and Jeff wonder what you're doing, why you're doing it, and who you're doing it for. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1193 Jobs, School, And More 09.12.2024 40:31

SAm and Jeff Discuss jobs, school, staff, maturation, and more. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1192 Challenging Relationships 06.12.2024 29:18

Rebecca and Jeff discuss building relationships with parents you don't click with. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1036 A Wandering Conversation 04.12.2024 32:02

Rebecca and Jeff have a wandering conversation covering pets, tarantula cemeteries, death, STEM, and more. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1191 Be A Mentor Like Dan Hodgins 02.12.2024 36:12

Lisa and Jeff remember mentor and friend Dan Hodgins. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1190 Playvolution HQ Podcast Tease 29.11.2024 1:31

Here's a tease for the new Playvolution HQ podcast I'm launching in January 2025. It'll be released in both audio and video formats. Unlike the Child Care Bar And Grill podcast, the weekly episodes will never last more than 20 minutes and there will be no swearing. The topic will be play--defining it, supporting it, promoting it, and enjoying it. You can check out the video version of the tease he...

CCBAG_1189 Big Feeling Revisited 25.11.2024 41:31

Jeff revisits the topic of Big Feelings with Tamar. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1011 Ivy Gets Sorted And Brett Gets A Job 23.11.2024 38:52

Brett tells Jeff about her new job and which Hogwarts House baby Ivy sorted herself into. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1188 Stuff From Home 22.11.2024 24:55

Nicole and Jeff discuss kids bringing stuff from home to their early learning setting. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1187 Quiet Kids 18.11.2024 21:55

Nicole and Jeff talk about quiet kids. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1186 Daily Schedules 15.11.2024 26:34

Nicole and Jeff talk about daily schedules. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1185 Girl’s Sports 11.11.2024 27:02

Jeff asks Carol about girl's sports. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1184 Being A Content Toddler 08.11.2024 24:26

Jeff explains to Carol why he's trying to be a content toddler. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1183 Jeff Spills His Guts 04.11.2024 34:55

Jeff tells Carol about his emergency abdominal surgery. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more

CCBAG_1182 Rules 02.11.2024 39:07

Sam and Jeff talk mostly about rules. Thanks for listening! Links Visit Playvolution HQ Visit playvolutionhq.com/ccbag for cohost links, show archives, and more