Danica See

The Bloom Room: An Early Childhood Podcast

Education EN ↓ 56 episodes

Where big feelings are welcome, tricky behaviour isn’t shamed, and early childhood educators finally feel seen. Are you an educator, teacher, or school leader navigating the messy, beautiful world of guiding children’s behaviour, emotions, and sense of belonging? You’ve just found your people. I’m Danica - early childhood mentor and consultant, and your go-to gal for honest, heart-led conversations about what actually works when supporting young children. Inside The Bloom Room, we go beyond sticker charts and surface-level strategies. Each week, I bring you fresh episodes packed with:  ✨ Real...

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EP 6 | Becoming Early Years Champions: Leadership in the Early Years with Amie Fabry 25.06.2024 1:16:31

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...

EP 5 | Do We Need a Behaviour Curriculum? with Em Gentle 18.06.2024 51:46

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...

EP 4 | Attachment in the Early Years with Elise Disher 13.06.2024 52:21

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...

EP 3 | Unpacking Separation Anxiety with Jess Demetrious 12.06.2024 58:41

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...

Ep 2 | 9 ½ Pivotal Moments That Changed How I Support Behaviour 11.06.2024 37:29

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...

Ep 1 | A Taste of Things to Come 28.05.2024 3:34

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...