Rhonda Meyers

The Heartfelt Way

Education EN ↓ 31 episodes

The Heartfelt Way opens the door to what quality early childhood education really looks like: messy play, big feelings, family-style meals, and all. Hosted by educator and leader Rhonda Meyers, each episode pulls back the curtain on the everyday moments that shape confident, curious kids and compassionate communities. You’ll hear stories from teachers, reflections from parents, and real-life insights from the classrooms of Heartfelt Impressions Learning Centers. It’s a place for parents, caregivers, and educators to laugh, learn, and see the magic in the small stuff—because raising and teachin...

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Rhonda Meyers

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The Power of Professional Learning Opportunities To Impact Children’s Learning 14.01.2026 30:36

Discover how hands-on, relationship-centered professional learning builds confident educators and thriving classrooms with Brittany Kay. What if professional learning felt as meaningful and engaging as the learning we hope to create for children? In this episode of The Heartfelt Way, host Rhonda Meyers is joined by Brittany Kay, Director of Program Quality at Heartfelt Impressions, for a thoughtfu...

Everyday Learning at Home: Potty Training, Pacifiers, and Play 07.01.2026 27:57

Learn how to build trust and be prepared to guide children through self-soothing and potty training with Sam Squibb. In this episode of The Heartfelt Way, Sam Squibb, a Heartfelt preschool teacher and mom, joins host Rhonda Meyers to share insights into self-soothing and potty training. Sam stresses that these important developmental milestones are opportunities to help children build trust and co...

Family-Style Meals: Raising Independent & Adventurous Eaters 31.12.2025 34:21

Explore how family-style meals help children build independence, confidence and community with Robin Watts. In this episode of The Heartfelt Way, Robin Watts, Heartfelt Impressions’ Director of Food Service, joins host Rhonda Meyers for a thoughtful conversation about the power of family-style dining. Robin reflects on her own childhood memories of screen-free family meals and the pride she felt c...

Why Messy Matters 24.12.2025 29:53

Discover how messy play supports learning, confidence and joy in early childhood. Messy play is more than chaos. It’s curiosity and confidence in action. In this episode of The Heartfelt Way, Bev Marchi, a longtime early childhood educator, joins host Rhonda Meyers to explore the power of sensory-rich play. Bev shares how hands-on experiences help children learn and collaborate—and find joy in the...

Goodbyes That Build Trust 17.12.2025 32:07

Learn how consistent, intentional goodbyes can ease separation anxiety with Elsa Jacobsen and Rhonda Meyers. Goodbyes matter more than we often realize. In this episode of The Heartfelt Way, host Rhonda Meyers is joined by Elsa Jacobsen, a seasoned early childhood educator and working mom of two, for a deeply personal conversation about separation anxiety. Together, they unpack the emotions behind...

The Heartfelt Way: Launching Dec 17th! 04.12.2025 2:03

The Heartfelt Way invites you inside the real world of early childhood education—messy play, big feelings, family meals, and all. Hosted by educator and leader Rhonda Meyers, each episode shares stories and insights from the classrooms of Heartfelt Impressions Learning Centers. It’s a warm, inspiring space for parents and educators to nurture, inspire, and support one another—because that’s what i...