A discussion on seeing beyond first impressions (including interviewing candidates) and the dangers of placing value-based judgments on people, rather than actions. ▶️ DTube ▶️ IPFS

This week I finally got up the nerve to record and post my first attempt at a podcast. In the spirit of being vulnerable (Thank you Brené Brown), I told the story of one of my hardest memories of working

In dealing with young children, you will inevitably have situations where you will need to provide some discipline for a misstep in behaviour. Here are some helpful tips and suggestions on ways in which

This week I finally got up the nerve to record and post my first attempt at a podcast. In the spirit of being vulnerable (Thank you Brené Brown), I told the story of one of my hardest memories of working

I use to hear the quick remarks of “You don’t really understand because you’re not a parent”; however, in my ignorance those words often cut me deep. After all, I have three pieces of paper which attest

Discussing the difference between for-profit and not-for-profit child care and what that means for our children, with guest Angela. ▶️ DTube ▶️ IPFS

Discussing the impacts of the child welfare system and where we can use improvements. ▶️ DTube ▶️ IPFS

I am a rather inactive member of many Facebook early childhood educator groups — inactive because I read and look, far more than I participate. Many of these groups focus on Loose Parts and/or Reggio Emilia

Reflections on the importance of relationships in guiding and supporting children's behaviour. ▶️ DTube ▶️ IPFS

If you haven’t read Part 1, I urge you not to read this. You cannot go backwards, you cannot unknow once you know. So please go to if you haven’t read it yet. If you have read Part 1, I congratulate you

As I walked along Yonge st., right beside Dundas Square (in downtown Toronto), my best friend spotted a guy filming a women who was clearly struggling with some mental health issues. Her appearance was