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The Big Hearted Podcast

Victoria Edmond

The Big Hearted Podcast has been created for educators to find inspiration and gather ideas for their own educational practice and to help broaden their perspectives on all aspects from education and care practices, to business and balancing their lives. Victoria Edmond has been involved with early years education for well over a decade. She has been the managing Director of Rainbow Bridge Family Day Care since 2012, and branched out with business partners Marta Koncz and Jess Thomas to

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65:23

Exploring Pediatric Occupational Therapy in Early...

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2023/05/31

In this episode, we explore the world of pediatric occupational therapy. Our guest, Sally Galloway, an experienced pediatric occupational therapist, sheds light on the role and significance of occupational therapy in the context of children's development and well-being. We delve into the definition of pediatric occupational therapy and discuss how it differs from other therapies. Join us as we learn about the meaningful activities involved in this therapeutic approach and how it supports

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48:43

The Power of Goal Setting in Early Childhood Education

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2023/05/23

Podcast Episode: The Power of Setting Goals in Early Childhood Education In this episode, we will embark on a fascinating journey into the world of goal setting in early childhood education. It's a topic that educators often inquire about, seeking a deeper understanding of its importance and practical implementation. I often receive messages and emails from our community, expressing a desire to delve further into this subject and overcome the challenges they face in goal setting. Hence,

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58:46

Merging Early Childhood Education and Yoga:...

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2023/05/17

Welcome to our podcast, where we discuss the importance of mindfulness and natural therapies for children with our guest, Michelle from Exhale Yoga, who is passionate about educating children with these practices. She shares her journey of combining her love for natural therapies and early childhood education and how it led her to create a business that teaches children self-awareness and resilience. In today's world, where children have access to different things and educators face

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65:57

Speak about Speech with Emily Mackie

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2023/04/26

In this episode of the Big Hearted Podcast, host Victoria Edmond interviews Emily Mackey, a speech pathologist and founder of Speak About Speech Therapies. Emily shares her passion for helping children with communication and learning difficulties and discusses the challenges of accessing speech therapy services. She also talks about her founding of the Successful Speechy Academy to provide professional development for speech pathologists, educators, care services, and allied health

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26:00

What you actually get inside The Essential Elements

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2023/03/29

In this episode, I dive into the essential elements course. I designed this to help you create nourishing work habits that fulfill you, rather than drain you. I address common questions from listeners and emphasise that the course is not meant to give you more work, but rather equip you with practical tools to be your best selves. Throughout the episode, I explore the course's key features, including helpful hints, hacks, and tips, as well as practical know-how that you can implement at a

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21:09

Helicopter to Hands Off...what is this all about?

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2023/03/21

This podcast will discuss the mini course "helicopter to hands-off", which opens Monday, the 27th of March. I talk about my background in parenting and education, having sent my children to a Steiner school and attended many parent courses. I emphasise allowing children to unfold and develop in their own time and space, protecting their senses and keeping childhood innocence intact. I am concerned about the current state of rushed and distracted parenting, which may negatively impact

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24:47

Working Seasonally, and it ain't what you think!

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2023/03/16

In this episode, I talk about a revelation I had today, tht saw me complete a MASSIVE task, and get SUPER EXCITED about all the things to come in the next year! Buckle up baby, it is game on!! I talk about how I plan to chunk my business down into seasons (while admitting that I cannot beleive it took me two years to click that I could work seasonally in my role too....duuuhhh!!) and share my insights on how this can work on a broader scale. I discuss the topics and tips that I brain dumped

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54:09

Being Aware Of What You Say

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2023/03/07

The Importance of Mindfulness in Communication with Children Communication is an essential aspect of human interaction, and it becomes even more critical when dealing with children. The words adults say can have lasting effects on the psyche and soul of the children they interact with. In this blog post, we discuss the importance of mindfulness when communicating with children. Children are sponges, and they absorb everything that is said to them. Their minds are malleable, and the words

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63:41

Lil Fi Shares How To Use Music Intentionaly Within...

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2023/02/28

I want to introduce you to Lil Fee, a talented musician and educator with a remarkable career journey. Lil Fee has been a professional musician for over 25 years, touring the country and releasing eight self-penned albums. She has achieved many milestones throughout her career, including being the first woman to perform at the East Coast Blues Festival and programming the Woodford Folk Festival for many years. However, Lil Fee's life took a sudden turn in 2010 when she moved to the Northern

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56:18

Candy Lawrence - Shares unique insights into learning...

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2023/02/21

Candy is a retired, multi-qualified educator of children of all ages. She was diagnosed as highly gifted at 4 and as low support autistic at 63, and has thus had cause to reflect on social challenges all her life. An early reader and a writer of poetry from age 5, she has always loved the power of words. Since retiring from the classroom she has been creating targeted picture books to teach social and emotional skills in early childhood. She firmly believes that this is the best way to save

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52:30

Incorporating Loose Parts Into Your Practice | Feat....

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2023/02/14

Today we chat with Katrina Keegan from Bella Vintage resources. Katrina hasworked in ECEC for 32 years, 26 of those years were spent in long daycare and the past 6 years teaching ECEC at TAFE. She isjust as passionate now about children's development, education and play asshe was when she started. Katrinahas now teamed that passion up with a few ofher other favourite things, which is sustainability and Vintage items and this is where Bella Vintage Resorces was born. Katrina collects

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61:43

Intentional Teaching

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2023/02/06

Time and time again we see educators struggling with the idea of ‘intentional teaching’ and making it farrrr more complicated than it needs to be. Join Victoria for another solo-session as she breaks down the concept of intentional teaching. Victoria shares the tried and tested framework she uses to plan ahead for 12 weeks WHILE ALSO supporting the children’s emerging interests and autonomy and allowing your program to evolve organically. Register for Online Autumn Planning 2023 here:

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49:06

Welcome to 2023!

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2023/01/18

Welcome to 2023! Victoria is kicking off season two of the Big Hearted Podcast with her first solo session! Join her as she talks about her top ten tips for being ready to start the new year.

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64:47

Protecting children: proactive vs. reactive...

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2022/12/21

Today's recording comes with a trigger warning. We will be discussing child sexual abuse. This is our last episode of season one and 2022! The topic of today's podcast might seem a little heavy and sensitive for the festive season, but the reality is there is no 'good' time to bring up theseunpleasantconversations.We tend to, in our society, skirt around talking about child sexual abuse because it's a difficult, uncomfortable, and painful topic to talk about. But thestatistics don't lie,

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50:05

Authentically Embedding Indigenous Perspectives In...

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2022/12/13

In this episode of The Big Hearted Podcast, Victoria talks with Jessica Staines from Koori Curriculum. They discuss some of the barriers that FDC face when embedding Aboriginal perspectives in Family Day Care services in an authentic way. They talk about where educators can find resources that are budget-friendly, and how they can make connections in the Community. Jessica Staines is a Wiradjuri Woman and early childhood teacher. Jessica has worked in early childhood for over fifteen years

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61:30

Women In Business: Achieving A Healthy Work/Life...

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2022/12/06

Dipping her toe in business at the age of 19,Donna has a long term fascination and love for entrepreneurship. Her journey has lead to businessesin children's party entertainment,corporate professional development, online retailand a highly successful and award winning dancestudio. Taking the learnings and experience of starting andgrowing 3 successful businesses, (1 pre kids,2 with kids in tow), Donna is also the creator of‘She’s in Business’ and the ‘Ready To Rise’ online coursedesigned

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47:14

Organising Your FDC Space | Feat. Susie Willett

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2022/11/29

Today we're speaking with Susie Willett, owner and operator of a very brand new business called The Organized Educator. Susie has over 10 years of experience in family day care, and has solutions to so many of the problems that educators face when they are offering ECE from their homes. www.TheOrganisedEducator.com.au/podcast

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60:15

The Future Direction of Family Day Care in Australia...

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2022/11/22

Todaywe are talking with Jason De Bakker, who is the CEO of Family Day CareQueensland. Wediscuss the new government that has come in, the direction in which Jason thinks family daycare is headed, and so much more.We learnt so much from thisconversation withJason, who hasreally has a broad overview of what's happening within our profession from the perspective of somebody who runs an association. We hope you learn a lot too! About Jason: As the CEO of Family Day Care Queensland, Jason has

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51:44

Taking A Neurodiversity-affirming Approach | Feat....

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2022/11/15

This week we have an incredible interview with Adina Levy from Play Learn Chat. Adina is a speech pathologist, but she prefers to go by a speech therapist. Adina supports parents of autistic and neuro-diverse children with a neurodiversity-affirming approach. Her non-traditional online business enables more families around Australia to access practical, affordable, and relatable speech therapy, guidance, and education. Adina also works with educatorsand has been in thisprofession since

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70:22

Women's Health, Energy Levels and The Importance of...

The Big Hearted Podcast ·

2022/11/08

Today we are speaking to the beautiful Catherine Haigh - children's author and women's worker. Catherine and I go into a whole range of topics, but just as a content warning: we do talk about women's health; our cycles and periods, how they can impact us, and how we can work with that cycle. We know that might not be for everyone, so just a heads up! We also talk about loads of other things, including the importance of art and the positive benefits it can have on the children in your

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