Episodes

  • 303: What is Cooking with Kids with Cindy and Alison

    303: What is Cooking with Kids with Cindy and Alison
    Nov 4 2024
    You don't need a kitchen to cook with young children. Cooking activities should be done with early learners all the time! They build many skills, and it has great value; yet, people are hesitant to facilitate the experiences. Join Cindy and Alison to learn how this can be possible with all children, including those with allergies.
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    17 mins
  • 302: Sibling Rivalry and Individuality with Cindy and Alison

    302: Sibling Rivalry and Individuality with Cindy and Alison
    Oct 28 2024
    Sibling rivalry is common and part of typical development for many children. Join Cindy and Alison to learn one of the main reasons for sibling rivalry (and it isn't always attention!).
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    17 mins
  • 301: Separate Training is Not Always Equal with Cindy and Alison

    301: Separate Training is Not Always Equal with Cindy and Alison
    Oct 21 2024
    There are reasons why early childhood staff members may be attending training with different facilitators or on different days. The same is true for families who watch information about raising children. Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about what to do because separate trainings aren't always equal.
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    18 mins
  • 300: 300 Episodes- A Surprise to Us All with Cindy and Alison

    300: 300 Episodes- A Surprise to Us All with Cindy and Alison
    Oct 14 2024
    Cindy and Alison discuss the inspiration behind the episodes in the podcast and how that can remind us all of the amazing early childhood education and parenting environment. Join them for a fun look back and a look forward!
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    23 mins
  • 299: Bring the Joy Back to Reading with Cindy and Alison

    299: Bring the Joy Back to Reading with Cindy and Alison
    Oct 7 2024
    There is evidence that children are not reading and not enjoying reading as much as in the past. You may think this is due to technology, not it is not! Join Cindy and Alison as they discuss how to bring back joy for reading starting at the youngest age groups.
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    19 mins
  • 298: Yes, You Need Research-Based Standards with Cindy and Alison

    298: Yes, You Need Research-Based Standards with Cindy and Alison
    Sep 30 2024
    It can be challenging to shift our mindsets from relying on our experience with young children to relying on research-based standards and objectives. Cindy and Alison discuss why using research-based standards and objectives matters and how it can change our understandings of each child's development.
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    19 mins
  • 297: Least Restrictive Family Involvement with Cindy and Alison

    297: Least Restrictive Family Involvement with Cindy and Alison
    Sep 23 2024
    Should schools and early childhood programs have requirements for families that can limit their involvement in their children's early education experience? Cindy and Alison discuss our ethics and the restrictions that exist in some early childhood settings.
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    19 mins
  • 296: What Does All That Stand For? The ABCs of ECE with Cindy and Alison

    296: What Does All That Stand For? The ABCs of ECE with Cindy and Alison
    Sep 16 2024
    No one loves initials or acronyms more that people who work in early childhood education. CITE, NAEYC, ABC, LRE, and a whole list of others can confuse teachers and families. Join Cindy and Alison to learn some of the most commonly used abbreviations and acronyms in the world of early education.
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    28 mins