The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
🎙️ The Child Care Director’s Chair – Where Big Dreams and Bigger Leadership Collide!
Ready to level up your child care career? Whether you're a teacher assistant dreaming of that lead teacher badge, a lead ready to snag that director title, or a director with your sights set on owning your own center (or multiple ones 👀)—this is your seat at the table. And spoiler alert: leadership isn’t a title, it’s an action.
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The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
338 The Power of Kindness in Education
In this episode of the Child Care Director's Chair Podcast, Erica sits down with Ruth Mealy, a family child care owner and children's author, to discuss the vital role of kindness in early childhood education. They explore how teaching kindness can shape children's development, the importance of empathy, and practical strategies for integrating kindness into teaching practices. Ruth shares her journey from caregiver to author, the impact of her books, and real-life examples of kindness in action. The conversation emphasizes the need for a supportive environment that fosters emotional safety and resilience in children.
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