• Little Feet At-Home Library
    Apr 23 2024

    In this podcast episode, you will learn about the different types of books that could be great additions to your new or reinvented library. Don't forget to support your local library to develop your child's library. Connecting with your local neighborhood or community to inspire a book swap can create another avenue for building your kids' library. Share this with a podcast lover and follow me on Instagram @birthtolife5.

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    5 mins
  • Wage Theft in the Childcare Industry
    Nov 20 2023

    Working in the childcare industry, I faced a few challenges with employers engaging in wage theft. Businesses and organizations that withheld wages from an employee is considered wage theft. In this mini-episode, you will learn how to advocate for yourself and potentially won back your unpaid wages. Don't forget to share this episode with a colleague or friend. #childcare #childdevelopment #educator #wages #unpaidwages #wagetheft #daycare #childcareproviders

    Warmly,

    April Jones

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    5 mins
  • Retreat Spaces for ECE Professionals
    Oct 24 2023

    Burnout is one of the leading factors in people leaving the early childhood education industry in record numbers. Establishing safe spaces for child care professionals is vital in sustaining our industry. In this episode, you will learn the positive impact of creating retreat spaces for early care professionals for your child development center.

    #childcare #daycare #educators #teachers #administrators #ECEdirectors #ECE

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    5 mins
  • Affirmations for Child Care Professionals
    Aug 8 2023

    Greetings Child Care Professionals,

    Studies has shown that people are who decide to change their mindset will change their life.Listen to this podcast episode and repeat the affirmations to equip you for your day.

    #childcare #daycare #educators #teachers #eceproviders #forestpreschools #infantteachers #prekteachers #preschools

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    5 mins
  • Holly Jolly December: Childcare Edition
    Dec 12 2022

    Considering our current childcare climate, we need our staff to feel appreciated more than ever. In this episode, I've highlighted a few ideas for you to get started to create a holiday extravaganza in your center.

    #childcare #daycare #educators #ecedirectors

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    15 mins
  • Why nobody came back after the pandemic? Childcare Edition
    Sep 18 2022
    Listen to this real and raw convo about what has happened in the child care field and why people have decided to transition into other occupations. After listening to this you might feel a sense of relief because the truth have been told or you might be offended but I would obliged you to listen to the podcast in it's entirety to understand what has happened.I have also challenged Congress and others to take action sustaining l which will lead to a stable economy. #childcarecenters #childcareteachers #families #parents #children #educators #childdevelopment #earlychildhood
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    31 mins
  • The Pre-K Survival Guide: How to survive the new school year?
    Aug 11 2022

    Teaching Pre-K children for almost nine years, I've learned more than a few lessons along the way. You'll hear a few classroom management strategies that will keep you from pulling all strands of your hair out. Overall, I'd experienced a rewarding career but I've had my challenges as well. As an educator or ECE professional, you need to have professional protection when it comes to your career. NAEYC National Association for the Education of Young Children offers professional liability insurance through their member insurance program whether you are an in-person or virtual educator or an ECE professional. This protection is needed as a professional through a yearly membership fee. For more resources, click here https://linktr.ee/Birthtolife5

    Warmly,

    April Jones

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    29 mins
  • Forest Movement Therapy for Kids
    Jun 8 2022

    When I think about nature, I reflect on the natural surroundings of solitude, discovery, and awareness. Therapy can be the great horizon of discovering another evolution of oneself and it doesn't have to happen within four walls. Let's dive in and hear insight about how you can explore nature with your child/ren whether it's on a playground, backyard, or forest setting. Don't forget like, share and subscribe. Click here for more resources https://linktr.ee/Birthtolife5

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    17 mins