The Big Hearted Podcast

THE HARMONY OF STRUCTURE AND FREEDOM IN FDC Hello, Big Hearted community! Today, I dive deep into a topic close to my heart, discussing the delicate balance between structure and freedom in education, particularly in the family daycare space. THE JOURNEY TO BALANCE Today's discussion will sound familiar if you've taken my Essential Elements course. We often grapple with creating a child-led curric...

Personal Responsibility Empowering Educators: A Comprehensive Exploration into Personal Responsibility. Today’s discussion undoubtedly challenges prevalent educational narratives, focusing on the need for educators, especially those in family daycare, to be proactive, well-informed, and fully comprehend the regulations governing their roles. I cover the importance of differentiating between servic...

In this soul-touching episode, join us as we talk through deep reflections, life experiences, and insights that might just reshape your perspective on life and its various challenges. Rebecca shares so warmly of her life experience. Why Listen? 🌟 Discover the Art of Energy Preservation: Feel constantly drained? Understand the deeper layers of guarding your energy beyond just learning to say no....

Finding Balance and Boosting Your FDC Vibe! Hello, hello, we're diving right back into the world of deep self care, boundaries and balance, this time with a twist. Fresh off our latest Summit, we're flipping things around to give you a fresh perspective. Ready for the good stuff? Let's roll! Episode Highlights: Dream Big, But Pace It Right: Let’s explore the balance between chasing those big dream...

Hello, lovely listeners! No matter when you're tuning in, whether it's morning, afternoon, or evening, I'm sending you a warm welcome your way. Today’s episode might be a quick one, but it's chock-full of stories, insights, and a whole lot of passion. We'll dive into why I started the summit, the crazy, unpredictable journey that led us here, and a few unexpected tales sprinkled in between. If you...

Hey there, beautiful FDC family! 🎙️💕 Today, we're cozying up with a cuppa to chat about something close to our hearts and important for our professional growth: Virtual PD. 🍎📚 Ever felt like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? Between the joyful chaos of children running around and the soothing lullabies at naptime, finding a moment for ourselves, let alone professional development,...

In this podcast episode, celebrating the my birthday, the focus is on the transformative power of connection and community. I invite you to join the summit, and the importance of expanding networks is emphasised. I delves into how community engagement leads to collaborations, partnerships, and learning from diverse perspectives, fostering personal and professional growth. The significance of givin...

Welcome to the Big Hearted POdcast, where I am talking all things Connections and Community in FDC Summit! In this episode, we'll explore the big reasons behind the event, designed exclusively for family daycare educators. The summit is all about fostering strong connections with ourselves, the children in our care, their families, and the wider community. We'll share inspiring conversations with...

Hello, hello, and welcome to this week's podcast. It has been a couple of weeks since I've been on the podcast horse, and I must admit, jumping back in feels a bit peculiar. Nevertheless, the cat's out of the bag now. I'm thrilled to announce the official launch of the very first Family Daycare Virtual Summit for educators in Australia. I am absolutely ecstatic to share this exciting news and the...

Hey there, welcome back to another episode of the podcast! I'm so thrilled to continue our conversation on self-care because it's clear that many of you resonated with the previous episode. So, if you haven't had a chance to listen to that one yet, go ahead and give it a listen before diving into this episode. It'll all flow together like the next chapter in a book. Let's get into today's topic, w...

In this episode of The Big Hearted Podcast, we uncover the hidden parallels between gardening and building a successful business. Join me as we explore how the principles of nurturing, planning, and investing in a garden can be applied to your entrepreneurial journey. Discover the profound wisdom nature has to offer and learn how to cultivate a thriving business that stands the test of time. Episo...

Description: In this episode, we explore the critical role of risk assessments in family day care settings to prioritize child safety and foster a nurturing environment. Our guest shares insights on how risk assessments help identify potential hazards, comply with legal requirements, mitigate liability risks, and create learning opportunities for children. Join us as we delve into the world of ris...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Big Hearted Podcast! In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of family day care and explore the secrets to increasing fees while unlocking your true potential as a passionate educator. Whether you're feeling undervalued or want to take your business to the next level, this episode is a must-listen for you! Get ready to discover practical strategi...

In this episode, we explore the world of pediatric occupational therapy. Our guest, Sally Galloway, an experienced pediatric occupational therapist, sheds light on the role and significance of occupational therapy in the context of children's development and well-being. We delve into the definition of pediatric occupational therapy and discuss how it differs from other therapies. Join us as we lea...

Podcast Episode: The Power of Setting Goals in Early Childhood Education In this episode, we will embark on a fascinating journey into the world of goal setting in early childhood education. It's a topic that educators often inquire about, seeking a deeper understanding of its importance and practical implementation. I often receive messages and emails from our community, expressing a desire to de...

Welcome to our podcast, where we discuss the importance of mindfulness and natural therapies for children with our guest, Michelle from Exhale Yoga, who is passionate about educating children with these practices. She shares her journey of combining her love for natural therapies and early childhood education and how it led her to create a business that teaches children self-awareness and resilien...

In this episode of the Big Hearted Podcast, host Victoria Edmond interviews Emily Mackey, a speech pathologist and founder of Speak About Speech Therapies. Emily shares her passion for helping children with communication and learning difficulties and discusses the challenges of accessing speech therapy services. She also talks about her founding of the Successful Speechy Academy to provide profess...

In this episode, I dive into the essential elements course. I designed this to help you create nourishing work habits that fulfill you, rather than drain you. I address common questions from listeners and emphasise that the course is not meant to give you more work, but rather equip you with practical tools to be your best selves. Throughout the episode, I explore the course's key features, includ...

This podcast will discuss the mini course "helicopter to hands-off", which opens Monday, the 27th of March. I talk about my background in parenting and education, having sent my children to a Steiner school and attended many parent courses. I emphasise allowing children to unfold and develop in their own time and space, protecting their senses and keeping childhood innocence intact. I am concerned...

In this episode, I talk about a revelation I had today, tht saw me complete a MASSIVE task, and get SUPER EXCITED about all the things to come in the next year! Buckle up baby, it is game on!! I talk about how I plan to chunk my business down into seasons (while admitting that I cannot beleive it took me two years to click that I could work seasonally in my role too....duuuhhh!!) and share my insi...

The Importance of Mindfulness in Communication with Children Communication is an essential aspect of human interaction, and it becomes even more critical when dealing with children. The words adults say can have lasting effects on the psyche and soul of the children they interact with. In this blog post, we discuss the importance of mindfulness when communicating with children. Children are sponge...

I want to introduce you to Lil Fee, a talented musician and educator with a remarkable career journey. Lil Fee has been a professional musician for over 25 years, touring the country and releasing eight self-penned albums. She has achieved many milestones throughout her career, including being the first woman to perform at the East Coast Blues Festival and programming the Woodford Folk Festival fo...

Candy is a retired, multi-qualified educator of children of all ages. She was diagnosed as highly gifted at 4 and as low support autistic at 63, and has thus had cause to reflect on social challenges all her life. An early reader and a writer of poetry from age 5, she has always loved the power of words. Since retiring from the classroom she has been creating targeted picture books to teach social...

Today we chat with Katrina Keegan from Bella Vintage resources.  Katrina has worked in ECEC for 32 years, 26 of those years were spent in long daycare and the past 6 years teaching ECEC at TAFE.  She is just as passionate now about children's development, education and play as she was when she started.  Katrina has now teamed that passion up with a few of he...

Time and time again we see educators struggling with the idea of ‘intentional teaching’ and making it farrrr more complicated than it needs to be. Join Victoria for another solo-session as she breaks down the concept of intentional teaching. Victoria shares the tried and tested framework she uses to plan ahead for 12 weeks WHILE ALSO supporting the children’s emerging interests and autonomy and al...