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535 Mentorship Matters: Building Confidence, Clarity & Stronger Educators

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What if the key to reducing burnout, building confidence, and strengthening retention in early childhood education wasn’t working har…

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534 Unstoppable: Your Leadership, Your Dreams, Your Rules

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This episode is a bold reminder that your growth as an early childhood leader matters. If you’ve been thinking about expanding your c…

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533 Your Leadership Has a Ceiling—Break It

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 Your leadership sets the ceiling for your center’s success. In this episode of the Childcare Directors Chair Podcast, we explore how…

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532 You Made It… Now What?

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Running a childcare center is no small feat—you’ve built something incredible, but leading it long-term requires more than just keepi…

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531 From Chicago Classrooms to Active Alphabet: Patrick’s Journey to Moving & Grooving Through Literacy

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What happens when a Pre-K teacher decides worksheets just aren’t cutting it anymore?

In this energizing episode of the Childcare Direc…

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530 Capturing the Moments That Matter: Reimagining Observations with Famly

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What if classroom observations became a bridge instead of a burden? In this episode of the Child Care Director’s Chair, Erica welcome…

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529 Pivot or Get Left Behind: Strategic Planning That Keeps Childcare Strong

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The pandemic forced childcare leaders to react fast—but reacting isn’t the same as leading. In this episode of the Child Care Directo…

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528 No Time, No Breaks, No Energy? Time Management for Classroom Teachers

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If your prep time disappears, your lunch is rushed (or skipped), and you’re taking work home again, this episode is for you. Erica is…

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527 When Behavior Speaks: What Children Need Us to Hear

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Challenging behavior isn’t about defiance, discipline, or “bad kids”—it’s communication. In this episode of the Child Care Director’s…

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526 Not a Box to Check: Designing an Eclectic Curriculum That Actually Works

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What happens when we stop picking sides in early childhood education and start designing with intention? In this episode of the Child…

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