Just as the phrase “Let them eat cake” represents a lack of understanding between the difference of living in poverty and having an adequate food supply, so too does having a “closed” snack routine represent a lack of understanding between the need to allow children to self-regulate and our ability … [Read more...]

Do you share my love/hate relationship with circle time? I know the benefits of gathering all members of a community...but I also struggle with "group starts" and "group starts." In this episode, we explore how circle time can be a choice, and where everyone wins!   … [Read more...]

Becoming self-aware of our habits...the good, bad, and ugly ones...helps us engage in more intentional teaching and decision-making. So why are "bad" habits so hard to break and "good" ones so hard to create? What are some habits we need in delivering effective services to children and families and … [Read more...]

Special episode! An interview with Janice Fialka, a nationally-recognized lecturer, author, and advocate on issues related to disability, parent-professional partnerships, inclusion, and raising a child with a disability. Learn more Janice’s book What Matters: Reflections on Disability, Community, … [Read more...]