Latest Earlylearning Podcast Episodes
S4 EP07: Rewind: Educator Yarns Season 2 Interview with Rebecca Burch
Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Belinda Huntriss - April 23, 2024 21:20 - 23 minutesIn this throwback episode from season two of Educator Yarns, we are delighted to revisit one of our most popular discussions, featuring an insightful dialogue with Rebecca Burch. Rebecca is a passionate advocate for nature play and a seasoned educator with over 25 years of experience, leading ...
S4 EP06: Integrating Indigenous Perspectives in Early Learning Through the New EYLF
Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Belinda Huntriss - April 16, 2024 21:09 - 54 minutesIn this captivating episode of Educator Yarns, host Jessica Staines, alongside co-host Belinda Huntress from Freshwater Education, embark on an insightful exploration of integrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into the new EYLF. Dive into this enlightening episode to dis...
S4 EP05: Foundations for the Future: Curriculum Planning and Reconciliation
Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Belinda Huntriss - April 09, 2024 21:25 - 32 minutesIn this deeply engaging episode of Educator Yarns, Jessica Staines and co-host Belinda Huntriss explore the intricacies of curriculum planning within the framework of Reconciliation Action Plans (RAPs). As both delve into the significance of incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ...
S4 EP04: Cultural Confidence in the Classroom: Strategies for Success
Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Belinda Huntriss - April 02, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutesIn episode four of Educator Yarns, Jessica Staines from Koori Curriculum and Belinda Huntriss from Freshwater Education delve into the crucial topic of embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives in educational settings. With a focus on the practical application of Reconciliat...
Executive function: Empathy
My New Life - March 27, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutesEmpathy can be a puzzling concept for a young child. They often need adults to model it for them. When reading stories or playing with the wooden peg people together, ask your child: “How do you think that person is feeling right now? How can you tell? How would you feel in his place?” Encourage...
S4 EP03: RAP Actions and Visible Respect in Early Education
Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Belinda Huntriss - March 26, 2024 19:00 - 45 minutesWelcome to Episode 3 of "Educator Yarns," where hosts Jessica Staines and Belinda share their expertise on bolstering Early Education environments through Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) initiatives. In this episode we delve into practical ways educators can visibly demonstrate respect for Abor...
Executive function: Flexible thinking
My New Life - March 20, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutesHave you ever played “hot/cold” with your child? It’s good for a laugh, particularly when a child can’t find something in plain sight. But it’s also great at teaching young children flexible thinking, or the ability to adapt to change. As they are searching for the lost item, they are listening ...
S4 EP02: Planning for success with your RAP
Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Belinda Huntriss - March 19, 2024 19:00 - 48 minutesWelcome to another enriching episode of "Educator Yarns," where we delve into the essence of integrating Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) actions into early learning settings. Hosted by Jessica Staines, and joined by esteemed co-host Belinda Huntriss, an advocate for Aboriginal education, we e...
Executive function: Managing frustration
My New Life - March 13, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutesSuccess in life — that looks different for everyone. But skills like persistence, managing frustration and emotional regulation tend to scaffold that success, no matter what the end result looks like. These skills are all part of what scientists call executive function, something we’re focusin...
S4 EP01: Navigating Reconciliation and Aboriginal Perspectives in Early Education
Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Belinda Huntriss - March 12, 2024 19:00 - 44 minutesDive into a Educator Yarns Season 4 Episode One with Jessica Staines, the visionary behind Koori Curriculum, and her deadly co-host Belinda Huntriss, a trailblazer in Aboriginal education. This episode marks the beginning of an innovative season for "Educator Yarns," setting the stage for a seri...
Executive function: Thinking ahead
My New Life - March 06, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutesExecutive functioning skills are important, because they help us achieve our goals. Children with strong executive functioning skills have the focus, patience, flexibility and resilience to succeed in—and out—of school. While children continue to develop these skills into adolescence, researc...
When parenting feels unequal
My New Life - November 27, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutesOur guest today is a mother of four children, ages 5 to 17. She knows well how the demands of parenting can run you into the ground. She made the choice to step off the “struggle bus of overwhelm” — as she calls it — but it was a move that took time, and conscious effort. The secret? Establish...
Helping children deal with change
My New Life - November 20, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutesWhy can change be so unsettling for our toddlers? I mean, change up the snack crackers and you may have a major crisis on your hands. On this episode of My New Life, Jessical Rolph hosts Lael Stone, author of “Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children”. Never is our resilience put to the test...
Managing expectations as a mother
My New Life - November 13, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutesFor the most part, limits provide a framework that helps everyone move through the day more fluidly, and with less friction. But on this episode of My New Life, we discuss limiting beliefs — beliefs that interfere with our own wellbeing and that of our family. A big one is the notion that we ...
Expert in neurodiversity Dr. Billy on emotional regulation
My New Life - October 30, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutesWe welcome Dr. Billy Garvey to this episode of My New Life. He runs a clinic in Melbourne, Australia, that helps parents focus on their children’s strengths, and move through some of their challenges. The clinic has a 3-year waitlist and after listening to this episode, you’ll understand why:...
Helping siblings with boundaries
My New Life - October 23, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutesBickering, fighting, jealousy, constant comparison and competition — sibling rivalry can be exhausting. Here to help us reduce the conflict between our children is parent educator, Kristin Mariella. Her approach is to hold the limits, while welcoming the waves of emotion. You can find more from ...
Behavior is a smoke alarm
My New Life - October 16, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutesThere are lots of parenting experts talking about choosing connection over discipline, but today’s guest on My New Life has a fresh take on limit-setting: She compares bad behavior to a smoke alarm going off. Punishment is like taking a hose and pointing it at the alarm. If the pressure is great...
What you should know about men's and women's fertility
My New Life - July 31, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutesWhen it comes to starting or growing a family, many of us come face-to-face with a painful reality: Infertility. Even if you had an easy time conceiving, it doesn’t guarantee subsequent pregnancies will be just as easy. Problems in men’s bodies are the cause of around half of all infertility....
When and how to stop breastfeeding
My New Life - January 11, 2023 07:00 - 30 minutesHost Jessica Rolph breastfed all three of her children, but weaning the last has been an emotional experience. It’s hard to say how many mothers breastfeed beyond that first year or two, but often those mothers feel judged for choosing to continue. Lyndsey Hookway joins us to help demystif...
Transitioning from crib to bed
My New Life - December 28, 2022 07:00 - 23 minutesSwitching your child from a crib to bed can be a big milestone! Most sleep experts recommend waiting until your child is around three years old. Jessica Rolph, your host, is joined by Dana Obleman to discuss what factors might go into that timing. Dana is an Infant and Child Sleep Consul...
Co-parenting after a separation
My New Life - December 14, 2022 07:00 - 20 minutesNavigating the ups and downs of divorce looks different in each situation, but there are some universal ways to make it easier on our children. These start with better communication — rules around communicating that put your child first. Here to help us establish some of these best practic...
S3 EP18: Looking Ahead to 2023
Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Belinda Huntriss - December 08, 2022 00:01 - 13 minutesIn this episode of Educator yarns, Jess shares the plans for what's coming in 2023 for Koori Curriculum. Jess advises that Yarning Circles are back for 2023 in a new virtual format, that will be available for out-of-school care and early learning. Koori Curriculum will also be continuing our P...
S3 EP17: The opportunities for FDC to include Indigenous perspectives with Victoria Edmond
Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Belinda Huntriss - December 04, 2022 21:30 - 48 minutesIn this episode of Educator Yarns, Jess talks with Victoria Edmond from Rainbow Bridge FDC and Big Hearted Education. Jess and Victoria yarn about some of the barriers that FDC face with embedding Aboriginal perspectives in Family Day Care services in an authentic way. They discuss where educ...
S3 EP16: Goal setting with Jessica Staines (Mini)
Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Belinda Huntriss - December 02, 2022 07:00 - 16 minutesIn this episode of Educator Yarns Jess shares her tips for setting and achieving goals. Jess always maintained a consistent view since starting the Koori Curriculum, which is that most educators want to include an Aboriginal perspective in their program and develop culturally safe environments...
Talking about death
My New Life - November 30, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutesBirthing is a topic we all want to weigh in on, but death? Not so much. We tend to avoid the subject, and when it comes to talking to our child about death, choosing the right words is hard. Of course, there’s no “right” way to talk about death except to lead with honesty and love. Jessica...
S3 EP15: History, policies and Forced Assimilation with Michelle King
Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Belinda Huntriss - November 27, 2022 21:30 - 42 minutesIn this episode of Educator Yarns, Jess speaks with Micelle King, a proud descendant of the Worimi Nation and early childhood educator. Michelle shares reflections on her family's past and the generational trauma that is a direct result of Australia's White Australia Policy which prevented her G...
S3 EP14: How Koori Curriculum supports educators
Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Belinda Huntriss - November 23, 2022 21:30 - 21 minutesIn this mini episode of Educator Yarns Jess shares the many ways that educators can get support from Koori Curriculum. No matter your budget Koori Curriculum has resources and support that can help you on your journey to embed an Aboriginal perspective in your centre.
S3 EP13: The Journey of Including Aboriginal Perspectives with Sandra Dos Reis & Kathryn Albany
Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Belinda Huntriss - November 20, 2022 21:30 - 52 minutesIn this episode of Educator Yarns Jess chats with Sandra Dos Reis & Kathryn Albany from Deborah Little Early Learning Centre. Sandra and Kathryn share with Jess their journey in moving from 'we don't know how' towards confidence, the power of mentoring, how they built connections with communit...
S3 EP12: Inauthentic Aboriginal Art and Best Practises (Mini)
Educator Yarns with Jessica Staines & Belinda Huntriss - November 16, 2022 21:30 - 8 minutesIn this mini episode of Educator Yarns Jess reflects on inauthentic Aboriginal art. It's important for us as educators to review our procurement processes to ensure that we are being ethical by showing reciprocity and remunerating artists for their work. There are many inexpensive and ...
Pacifiers: In or out?
My New Life - November 16, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutesPacifiers are so convenient… until they’re not. At some point, there can be concerns about developing teeth and interference with speech, and weaning a child off a pacifier can be challenging. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and speech and l...
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