Podcasts about Preschool

What if the quieter season you've been waiting for isn't coming anytime soon? I've had to ask myself that question lately, because I realized how many business decisions I was putting off until life felt more predictable. My two kids started preschool this August. I expected a little more breathing room, and in some ways I got it. I also got a different set of things to manage. It has pushed me to look more closely at what my business needs from me, what I can take off my plate, and how to make room for the work I actually want to build. In this episode, I'm sharing six things I'm doing to keep the business running and move it forward while life is still very full. The point isn't to copy my schedule. It's to consider what you would change if you planned around the capacity you have now. In this episode Why I stopped planning for a more predictable season of life The space I needed to create before I could decide what I wanted next How I'm protecting my physical energy and quiet time What made my "ideal" content plan too much for this season Why changing the audience for an established offer means rebuilding its messaging How I'm choosing one offer to focus on while I consider a future group program Why I hired a mentor again after a difficult previous coaching experience Timeline highlights [00:00] The question I've been avoiding: what if life doesn't settle down soon? [03:18] Preschool brought a new schedule and a different kind of mental load. [06:20] The unexpected tooth appointment that took half a workday [09:26] Why I'm done postponing business decisions until life feels easier [17:24] Creating space to think about what I want, beyond managing what already exists [23:18] Prioritizing physical care and the energy I need for work and family [28:33] Waking up earlier to have time before anyone needs me [31:32] Choosing necessary work over the ideal version of everything [40:00] Rebuilding messaging for a more advanced audience [44:44] Focusing on one offer while evaluating a return to group delivery [49:27] Getting support from a mentor and examining my own blind spots [56:21] Planning around current capacity, with room for life to interrupt Top quotes from the episode "I knew that if I wanted to do the things I wanted to do, I needed more space to even ask myself what I wanted for my life and my business." "The real point is that I'm giving myself some space before other people need anything from me." "I can't be committed to everything right now, so I just had to make a decision about what I am going to be committed to." "If you change who you want to work with, you have to revisit how you explain the value of your offer, even if you have years of experience doing that work." "No matter how experienced you are, it is almost impossible to have an objective perspective on your own business. You're too close to the work." "I don't want to keep waiting for things to get easier to get back into growth mode. So I am doing it now, even with all the chaos around me." "What would you do differently in your business if you planned around the capacity you have right now instead of the capacity you hope to have in the future?" Links and resources Free training: How to Build a Signature Offer That Sells, Scales, and Gives You More Freedom What's Your CEO Type? Quiz If this brought a particular business decision to mind, take some time with that question before filling the space with another task. And share this episode with a friend who might need some encouragement in a busy season.

Your 3rd grader is finally focused. Your toddler has just dumped dry beans on the floor, found a permanent marker, and is wearing a colander as a hat. You're not failing. You're just in a specific season — and homeschool preschool activities are about to make it so much more manageable.This episode gives you 4 practical strategies to keep your little ones engaged while you actually teach your older kids:✅The special work box trick that creates instant focus in toddlers without buying expensive gear✅Why Montessori-style real tasks work better than any busy work for preschoolers✅Simple outdoor missions that burn energy and buy you 15 uninterrupted minutes✅How to use novelty to keep little ones engaged during high-focus subjects✅Why this season is shorter than it feels ✅How to stop letting today derail your whole dayClick the link below to grab the free resource with 25 homeschool preschool activities to use right now.Resources for YouFree resource: 25 Activities to Keep Your Preschooler Engaged While You Homeschool Older Siblings

How many steps do preschool children (aged 3–4 years) take per day? Physical activity in early childhood is important for good health and development, and step counts represent a simple, objective, and widely accessible proxy measure of physical activity. In this episode, Dr Jesús del Pozo Cruz and Dr Chalchisa Abdeta join Esther Lau to discuss the SUNRISE study, which aimed to establish global reference values for daily steps in preschool children. They also talk about the WHO's 24h movement behaviour guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep for children under 5 years of age, and discuss some behind-the-scene insights on running a large global collaboration like the SUNRISE study. Click here to read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanchi/article/PIIS2352-4642(26)00188-4/fulltext

Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 26, Session 1—Jesus Fed a Crowd.

Cynthia and Alison are circling back to an episode from years ago in the How Preschool Teachers Do It podcast - gender and pretend play. Join us for a discussion about what has changed...or not...Check out our website:  https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoitLearn more about Cynthia's work, including professional development, family education, and consulting opportunities:  https://hihello.com/hi/cindyterebush-RXMBKASubscribe to Cynthia's SubStack for free to receive articles and more in your email:  https://substack.com/@cynthiaterebush

Dr Hsiu-Ching Chiu PhD: Mobility reference values in preschool children.Dr Hsiu-Chin Chiu shared her team's work on "Reference Values for Mobility in Typically Developing Preschool Children: A Cross-Sectional Study". With nearly 750 participants aged between 3 and 5 years, Dr Chiu has been able to develop reference values for some key mobility tests including the 10mWT, Stairs Test, 3 Minute Walk and Timed Sit to Stand Test. Fantastic work that will support our practice through the power of data driven reference values serving to enhance our screening practices.Recorded LIVE at AACPDM 2026 Philadelphia

Graham Laycock and Sharon Benning-Prince talk with Selina Gardiner Chair of Oatlands Preschool which has been embedded in the community for over 50 years and are a not for profit charity based in Oatlands Village.

Worried you'll never find enough families who actually want an online preschool—especially right in your own community?If so, you should listen in to today's Preschool All Stars story!After homeschooling her four children for 18 years, Christy Mitchell faced an empty nest and exhausting 4 a.m. ESL classes—while wondering what her next chapter would be.After finding Preschool All Stars, Christy built an online preschool that grew into kindergarten and homeschool enrichment—with 21 spots already filled and families returning year after year!Want to know how she did it? Listen in to learn:How Christy gets 99% of her current students locally—even though her preschool is completely online—and why word-of-mouth became her strongest enrollment strategy!The simple “feeder program” that turned her preschoolers into kindergarteners and homeschool students—so families keep reenrolling instead of leaving after one year!How she combines 30-minute online classes with local field trips, playdates, and graduations to give parents the best of BOTH worlds—and make her program harder to leave!Please rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. (We hope we've earned your 5 stars!)GET MY FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR PRESCHOOL JOURNEY:❤️ Get my FREE “Start Your Preschool” book (+ $7.95 s&h)❤️ Watch my FREE "How to Start a Local or Online Preschool" Workshop❤️ Join my Preschool All Stars membership to get mentorship, support, friendship, and training for every step of your preschool journeyFOLLOW ME ON MY MISSION:

If you have a toddler, preschooler, TK, Kindergartener or 6 year old, you don't want to miss this Coffee With Carrie Homeschool episode.  If your children are past this stage, then make sure you share this episode with friends who are thinking of homeschooling their little ones.  In this week's episode, Carrie explains the seven essentials of preschool and kindergarten and how to create a nurturing, learning environment with and without formal curriculum.  If you have little ones or you are new to homeschooling, you don't want to miss this episode.  Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and join Carrie for a little coffee break. Guide to Early Years Home Education:  CLICK HERESupport the showPurchase A Home Education Handbook: 9 Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based LearningPurchase Homeschool High School:  A Handbook for Christian EducationPurchase Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool Simply & Enjoyably.  Schedule a Coffee Date (One-on-One Personalized Coaching Session:  Coffee With Carrie Subscribe to Coffee With Carrie email newsletter for FREE Morning Time Plans and monthly tips  https://coffeewithcarrie.org Follow on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.

Preschool is no place to teach three- and four-year-olds to choose their own gender, but in Colorado, families choosing schools that share this belief are denied the state funding that all other families receive. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer has more.

I'm giving you a very real-life catch-up on Madison starting preschool, the emotions that came with it, and the transitions happening in both of our lives right now. I'm also sharing a reminder that just because something feels hard or uncomfortable doesn't mean it's wrong and why learning to trust your intuition is more important than ever.Ways to work with Corinne: Join the Mind Your Hormones Method, HERE! (Use code PODCAST for 10% off!!)Sign up for Corinne's FREE Get Ovulating training on October 6th @ 11 AM here! (replay available if you can't make it live) Join the Mind Your Hormones Community to connect more with me & other members of this community!Come hang out with me on Instagram: @corinneangealicaOr on TikTok: @corinneangelicaEmail Fam: Click here to get weekly emails from meMind Your Hormones Instagram: @mindyourhormones.podcast Disclaimer: always consult your doctor before taking any supplementation. This podcast is intended for educational purposes only, not to diagnose or treat any conditions. 

Sophiena is back with a big update on Renley's preschool journey, and Emma's house is riddled with back-to-school bugs. Plus, one mum asks for advice on having a VBAC after two emergency C-sections, and another finds out what her six-year-old has discovered Google...

Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 25, Session 4—Jesus Gave Life and Healing.

https://vimeo.com/1228387514?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci https://www.currentfederaltaxdevelopments.com/podcasts/2026/9/19/2026-09-21-tax-break-for-preschool-teachers-in-the-russia-sanctions-bill This week we look at: Tax Court Warns of AI Drafting Pitfalls in a CDP Lien Withdrawal Case -- Moore Altering the Perjury Jurat Dooms a Refund Suit -- Johnson v. IRS IRS Extends the Involuntary Conversion Period for Drought-Hit Livestock Sales H.R. 9500 Would Restore and Expand Personal Casualty and Theft Loss Relief Second Circuit Rejects Form Over Function for SECA Tax -- Soroban Capital Partners H.R. 5334 Expands the Educator Expense Deduction to Early Childhood Teachers

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An expert believes National's proposed pre-school check carries merit and is definitely worth exploring. The party says its early childhood policy will set clearer expectations for what children are checked on before school. If re-elected, National wants to end screen and device use in ECE and introduce a School Start Check before children transition to primary school. Advocates for Early Learning Excellence Chair Kelly Seaburg told Ryan Bridge it's good to see if children can manage basic things like getting dressed and going to the bathroom. She says the checks may help show if additional teaching strategies are required. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we look at:Tax Court Warns of AI Drafting Pitfalls in a CDP Lien Withdrawal Case -- MooreAltering the Perjury Jurat Dooms a Refund Suit -- Johnson v. IRSIRS Extends the Involuntary Conversion Period for Drought-Hit Livestock SalesH.R. 9500 Would Restore and Expand Personal Casualty and Theft Loss ReliefSecond Circuit Rejects Form Over Function for SECA Tax -- Soroban Capital PartnersH.R. 5334 Expands the Educator Expense Deduction to Early Childhood TeachersAn audio only version of this week's broadcast can be streamed or downloaded below: 2026-09-21 Tax Break for Preschool Teachers in the Russia Sanctions Bill Edward K. Zollars, CPA (Arizona) Download A copy of this week's stories can be downloaded as a PDF below:2026-09-21 Current Federal Tax Developments

This week we look at: Tax Court Warns of AI Drafting Pitfalls in a CDP Lien Withdrawal Case -- Moore Altering the Perjury Jurat Dooms a Refund Suit -- Johnson v. IRS IRS Extends the Involuntary Conversion Period for Drought-Hit Livestock Sales H.R. 9500 Would Restore and Expand Personal Casualty and Theft Loss Relief Second Circuit Rejects Form Over Function for SECA Tax -- Soroban Capital Partners H.R. 5334 Expands the Educator Expense Deduction to Early Childhood Teachers

Can a preschool become a million-dollar business, a real estate play, and a business that holds up during tough economies? Drew McWilliams explains how he built Ivybrook Academy and what he learned after roughly $500,000 in mistakes.

I just realized I never posted this video! I filmed it about 1.5 years ago - but BOY OH BOY this is EXACTLY what you need to hear right now!Feeling frustrated because your preschool dream isn't taking off fast enough?If so, you should listen in to my important video for some real talk!It will completely shift how you view your journey—and finally free you from the pressure to “have it all figured out right now.”Inside, I'll share the truth nobody talks about: real results take time. Starting a preschool isn't a race—it's a transformation. And if you've been putting in the work but not seeing signups yet… you're not failing. You're growing.You're learning the mindset, consistency, and grit it actually takes to become a preschool owner—and that's more powerful than any dollar amount in your bank account right now.Click here to learn:- Why slow growth is NOT a setback—and how to trust the journey even when results don't show up right away- How to reframe your expectations and stop quitting- The surprising reason your mindset matters more than your marketing when you're just starting outPlease rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. (We hope we've earned your 5 stars!)GET MY FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR PRESCHOOL JOURNEY:❤️ Get my FREE “Start Your Preschool” book (+ $7.95 s&h)❤️ Watch my FREE "How to Start a Local or Online Preschool" Workshop❤️ Join my Preschool All Stars membership to get mentorship, support, friendship, and training for every step of your preschool journeyFOLLOW ME ON MY MISSION:

What happens when we stop seeing challenging behavior as a problem to fix and start seeing it as a developmental need to understand? In this episode, Danielle—a mother, educator, and doctoral researcher—joins the conversation to explore how adult expectations, reactions, and past experiences can shape children's behavior and how proactive, relationship-based approaches can create more successful environments for young children. We discuss the importance of play, developmentally appropriate expectations, and giving children the space to be messy, explore, and learn rather than focusing too heavily on academic readiness. Together, we explore alternative care settings, the importance of emotional and relational safety, and why sharing what we know about our children with their teachers can help build the relationships and support children need to thrive.Dr. Danielle Dushane is a former teacher and early interventionist. She is a mom of three and former foster parent. She has a Ph.D. in education and a Master's in Special Education and her research focuses on preschool and childcare expulsion. She is passionate about helping educators partner with families to support their children.September 17, 2026Episode 348Understanding Challenging Preschool Behaviors with Dr. Danielle DushaneAbout Your Host:Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. is a mom or three, early childhood author, parent educator, and founder of⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Core4Parenting⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she created the Collaborative Parenting Methodology™ to help parents, caregivers, and educators understand the power of intentional language in shaping a child's identity, confidence, and future success.As host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years, Cara blends science and soul to show adults how to “talk to kids before they can talk back,” turning tantrums into teachable moments and everyday challenges into opportunities for connection. She is also the author of the new book⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T⁠alk to Them Early and Often⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to book Cara for your next speaking event? Find all the details⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send us Fan MailThis was not the break I needed.That was the thought running on a loop years ago, when I finally took time off because I wasn't sleeping and couldn't keep going. A few days in, my three-year-old's preschool had a fire in the kitchen. Nobody was hurt. Preschool closed for ten business days, which was most of the rest I had taken that time to get.And then came the part that cost me more than the fire ever did. The guilt about being disappointed at all. I should want more time with my kid. Other people don't get any time off. What is wrong with me.That double hit is what we're taking apart today. A client described almost exactly the same thing to me recently, her own hard-won time off swallowed by a childcare gap, and all of it came flooding back. This happens to us constantly, and most of us have no process for it, so we white-knuckle through and then wonder why the feeling won't move.So today you get the process. Four steps, in this order:Name what you actually feel, badly if badly is all you've got, and then notice the second feeling sitting on top of the first one.Bring in common humanity, which is the thing you already do effortlessly for everyone else in your life and almost never for yourself.Allow it, which takes far less time than you'd think once you stop arguing with whether you're allowed.And then, only then, the question my own coach taught me: how could it be possible?Your time, your rest, and your fun are precious resources. It makes sense that you have feelings when they get taken. You are not a bad mother, a bad partner, or an ungrateful person for noticing the difference between what you needed and what you got.Come listen, and then put this one in your back pocket for the next time.My website has been completely redone and I'm proud of it. Come see it at www.healthierforgood.com. And I always love hearing from you, so write to me at megan@healthierforgood.com and tell me if this one landed.Mentioned in this episode: the work of Kristin Neff, PhD, on self-compassion, and Brené Brown, PhD, on shame and shame resilience.Connect with Megan:Instagram: @MeganMeloMDWebsite: healthierforgood.comEmail: megan@healthierforgood.com Support the showTo learn more about my coaching practice and group offerings, head over to www.healthierforgood.com. I help Physicians and Allied Health Professional women to let go of toxic perfectionist and people-pleasing habits that leave them frustrated and exhausted. If you are ready to learn skills that help you set boundaries and prioritize yourself, without becoming a cynical a-hole, come work with me.Want to contact me directly?Email: megan@healthierforgood.comFollow me on Instagram!@MeganMeloMD

Most Americans don't want data centers built near their homes. But jobs can be a selling point, even if they're temporary.The Gulf States Newsroom's Aubri Juhasz visited a community college near the Richland Parish Meta data center that's helping locals get hired.A grocery store dating back to the 1930s sat vacant in the Holy Cross neighborhood of New Orleans Lower Ninth Ward for more than 20 years. But last month, the site officially reopened as Shiloh Gardens Academy, a new preschool for children in the area who often have limited access to early childhood education. Pamela Marshall, Owner of Shiloh Gardens Academy, tells us more about expanding childcare and schooling opportunities in the area.“Flamboyants!”, a documentary theater experience exploring Creole culture, is coming to Louisiana this month. The show is a collaboration between New Orleans, Puerto Rico and the island of Réunion — each of which has robust and distinct Creole traditions. Big Chief Juan Pardo, leader of the Golden Comanche Black Masking Indian tribe, is featured in the show. He joins us alongside the show's director, playwright, and performer, Florient Joussee.__Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Sara Henegan. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber, and our assistant producer is Aubry Procell. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman. Our intern is Ryann Goldberg.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App, and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

A member of the Corinthian church is involved with his father's wife, yet the congregation remains puffed up with pride, unmoved by a sin that should bring them to tears. Paul tells them to remove him from their fellowship, not as punishment, but so that he may be saved. How can putting someone outside the Church serve his salvation? This difficult passage confronts the danger of leaving sin unchallenged and asks what love requires when a fellow Christian refuses to repent. At its heart stands Christ, our Passover Lamb, sacrificed to free us from the sin that destroys us.  The Rev. Dr. Michael Nielsen, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church and Preschool in North Prairie, Wisconsin, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Corinthians 5:1–13.  To learn more about St. John's in North Prairie, visit stjohnsnp.org. What happens when Christians turn their pastors into rival teams, take one another to court, and leave their neighbors hungry at the Lord's Supper? Corinth gives Paul plenty to write about. Questions about marriage, meat sacrificed to idols, spiritual gifts, and the resurrection bring the apostle into the daily life of a church struggling with pride and division. Through it all, he keeps bringing them back to Christ crucified and risen.  In 2 Corinthians, the strained relationship between Paul and the people he loves brings its own painful questions about forgiveness, faithful ministry, suffering, and weakness. These letters give us the treasure in jars of clay, the promise of resurrection, and the assurance that Christ's grace is sufficient. Join Thy Strong Word as we study 1 and 2 Corinthians verse by verse and hear what God speaks to a troubled church He has called His own.  Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 25, Session 3—Jesus Calmed a Storm.

While it is important to collect data on children's progress, this focus may have led to an intense focus on achieving milestones. During this episode, Cynthia and Alison consider the impact and where our attention should be as children learn and grow.Check out our website:  https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoitLearn more about Cynthia's work, including professional development, family education, and consulting opportunities:  https://hihello.com/hi/cindyterebush-RXMBKASubscribe to Cynthia's SubStack for free to receive articles and more in your email:  https://substack.com/@cynthiaterebush

New York City has launched its new 2-K program as the first major step toward universal childcare. But some providers started the school year without city funding they were counting on, leaving some to borrow money or dip into their own savings to cover payroll, rent and supplies. WNYC's Karen Yi explains why payment and contracting delays keep happening and what they could mean for the city's plans to expand free childcare.Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org.Photo: Kara McCurdy / Mayoral Photography Office COVID hospitalizations are on the rise in NYC. Here's how to protect yourself.Gov. Hochul expected to send rebate checks to New Yorkers shortly before Election DayAs NYC's free 2-K begins, childcare providers say they're still waiting to get paid Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

n this episode, the Pottership Trio chat about Mel's favorite headcannon that there are Wizarding preschools and grade schools. Which wizarding parents sent their children to these schools? Are their private pureblood schools? Do some parents send their children to muggle schools? What were the differences between these schools? Did they have Playdoh®? Listen and decide!  Don't forget to visit our social medias to answer this episode's Show Host Question: “If Godric Gryffindor had a child, what would he have named them? Same for Helga Hufflepuff.”  *** Spoilers, Adult Language, Adult Themes Music note: All music are excerpts of the Pottership Shanty (Copyright: Darwin Ray and the Pottership Podcast.)  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, or iHeart Radio podcasts! Or send us a message at PottershipPodcast@gmail.com

Zwischen Preschool-Tränen, verletzten Kindergefühlen und ziemlich unerwarteten Begegnungen im Alltag wird es diese Woche bei uns persönlich, chaotisch und stellenweise auch ein bisschen unangenehm. Janina erzählt, warum Islas Start in der Preschool weiterhin alles andere als leicht ist und wie emotional selbst 40 Minuten Trennung sein können. Auch Charlie erlebt in der Schule einen Moment, der hängen bleibt: Ein harmloses Bild über sich selbst wird plötzlich zum Anlass für Kommentare über lange Haare, Jungs und vermeintliche Regeln darüber, wie man „sein sollte“. Von dort landen wir mitten in einer Diskussion über Stereotype, kindgerechte Erklärungen und all die Situationen, auf die einen als Mama irgendwie niemand vorbereitet. Patricia berichtet von gleich mehreren Begegnungen in der Mall, bei denen sie sich hinterher gefragt hat: Hätte ich etwas sagen sollen? Und wie erklärt man einem sechsjährigen Kind eigentlich Themen, für die man selbst erst einmal die richtigen Worte finden muss?

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on 9th September 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Michael Walsh

What really matters in the first five years of a child's life? Is preschool simply preparation for school, or is there much more to early childhood education?In this episode of the Kidsstoppress Podcast, Mansi Zaveri speaks with Zarna Doshi, Co-Founder of Little Palms, about early childhood education, child development and the importance of the 0–5 years.If you're parenting a toddler, preschooler or young child, this conversation offers a practical look at early learning, preschool education and child development, showing how we can give children a stronger foundation for life.Support the show

Your child's preschool number shows up on your caller ID, and your stomach drops before you even answer. Preschool never calls with good news. Your kid hit someone at the sand table, or kicked a friend in line for the bathroom, and now you're standing there wondering if you have to call another parent and apologize, and whether this is the start of your kid becoming the one nobody wants to play with. The conversation you have that night probably isn't the first one. You remind your child that we keep our hands to ourselves. Maybe there's an early bedtime attached this time, to show them you mean it. Then the same thing happens again the next week, and you start to wonder what you're missing. In this episode, I walk through what's actually driving hitting, biting, and kicking at preschool, both for kids who are dealing with a classroom that controls almost everything about their body for the first time, and for teachers managing a room of 20 kids with their own competing pressures. I share what happened when a child hit a teacher after being physically moved into circle time, and a moment from my own daughter's classroom where a nap-time standoff got resolved without anyone losing. By the end, you'll have a different question to ask than "how do I get the hitting to stop." Questions this episode will answer Is it normal for preschoolers to hit? Hitting, biting, and kicking are common at this age, especially once a child spends most of the day in a classroom where someone else controls when they sit, move, and talk. That loss of control is often what's underneath the hitting for three and four year olds. How do I stop my 4 year old from hitting at school? Repeating "hitting isn't okay" rarely works, because most kids already know that before the conversation happens. Look instead at what happened right before the hit, and what was building up earlier in the day. What are some common behavior problems that 4-year-olds experience in school? Hitting, biting, and kicking often show up around transitions, circle time, and group activities, the exact moments where a child has the least say over their own body. How to deal with challenging behaviors in preschool? Instead of treating the behavior itself as the problem to fix, it helps to look at what a child's body and day were signaling right before it happened, including sensory overwhelm and a loss of autonomy. How to handle disruptive behavior in the preschool classroom? For teachers managing a full room, a child's need can often be met alongside a teacher's own needs for competence, ease, and keeping kids safe, without one side having to lose. How to manage behavior in preschool? The better starting question isn't how to get the behavior to stop. It's what's happening in a child's body and day that leads them there, for parents and teachers both. What you'll learn in this episode Why a preschool classroom is often the first place in a child's life where an adult besides a parent controls almost everything about their body, and why that loss of autonomy can come out as hitting or kickingThe story behind a child who hit a teacher during circle time, and what came out only after the fact about what led to itHow to tell whether a child's hitting or kicking is coming from a sensory issue, an autonomy issue, or something else, and how that changes what actually helpsWhat teachers are usually working to protect when they enforce rules like Circle Time, including their own needs for competence, ease, and children's safetyHow I worked out a nap-time standoff with my own daughter's preschool that met her needs and her teachers' needs at the same timeA different question to ask instead of "how do I get this behavior to stop" Behavior is a signal - here's how to work with it You already have the instinct to look past the hitting or kicking and ask what's underneath it. What the Stop the Behavior Battles Masterclass adds is a repeatable way to find the answer in the moment, when your kid is already mid-meltdown and you don't have time to think it through from scratch. That's the whole method: four steps you can walk through with your own kid's situation, the same four steps you'll watch a real parent named Clarice apply to her own son's toy pickup standoff. Practice it enough times, and it starts to happen without you needing to stop and think through each step. When you enroll, you'll also get a 20-minute coaching session with Denise, our community manager and a credentialed coach, to help you narrow down the strategies most likely to work for your specific kid. And you'll get an invitation to a live call with me on September 16, where I'll share one of my own worst parenting moments and coach live on the spot. Get the Stop the Behavior Battles Masterclass for $27. Click the banner to learn more. Jump to highlights 01:10 Introduction to the episode's premise: hitting, biting, and kicking at preschool 04:12 The autonomy shift kids face moving into a classroom, and hitting as a way to signal "I need some say" 07:59 Why kindergarten-readiness pressure pushes teachers and parents toward compliance over accommodation 11:03 Applying the "would I want to be treated this way" test to circle time and other classroom moments 13:33 The adult parallel: snapping at a partner after a hard day, and why we don't extend kids the same grace 14:33 How parents can approach a teacher without blame, and requesting accommodations grounded in real needs 16:07 Jen's own example: finding a nap-time compromise for her daughter that worked for both her and the teachers 17:00 Introducing the Stop the Behavior Battles Masterclass and what it walks parents through

Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 25, Session 2—Jesus Taught about the Kingdom.

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Wish you could get FREE marketing -and- never have to convince a parent to sign up for your preschool? If so, you should listen in to today's Preschool All Stars story! (I was blown away when Joanna shared it!) Joanna De Los Santos was a high school world-language teacher and mom of two toddlers who wanted more time with her children—but felt nervous starting her first business. After joining Preschool All Stars, she began hosting free local popup events inside other businesses—giving families a taste of her teaching while building awareness for her preschool. Want to know how she did it? Listen in to learn: How one simple conversation at her son's taekwondo studio landed Joanna a FREE Saturday event space—without paying rent! The one-hour “Mommy & Me Play & Learn” format she uses so parents experience her teaching before she introduces them to her online preschool! How she searches local Facebook mom groups for businesses willing to host her events—and creates partnerships that market BOTH businesses at the same time! Please rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. (We hope we've earned your 5 stars!) GET MY FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR PRESCHOOL JOURNEY: ❤️ Get my FREE “Start Your Preschool” book (+ $7.95 s&h) ❤️ Watch my FREE "How to Start a Local or Online Preschool" Workshop ❤️ Join my Preschool All Stars membership to get mentorship, support, friendship, and training for every step of your preschool journey FOLLOW ME ON MY MISSION:

What does it look like when a school actually meets a PDA child where they are, without behavior charts, compliance goals, or pressure to perform? In this episode I speak with three remarkable people: Melissa Petro, a cultural journalist and mother of an eight-year-old PDA son who fought for years to secure him a free and appropriate education; Chela Crane, Executive Director of Otto Specht School in New York, where Melissa's son Oscar is now thriving; and Suchi Swift, a Waldorf teacher at Otto Specht who works directly with Oscar.Together we cover Oscar's journey from expulsion at preschool and eight months of homeschooling through burnout, to the slow, non-linear process of rebuilding trust and regulation at a school that does not measure success through compliance. We also talk about what public school teachers can take from this model, what one family went through in fighting for private school placement, and what it actually looks like when a PDA child gets back into their thinking brain consistently and begins to lead their own learning.Key TakeawaysExpelled at Preschool, Eight Months of Homeschool, and What Burnout Looked Like | 00:03:45 Melissa's son Oscar was expelled from preschool after behavior charts, smiley face stickers, and compliance-based interventions produced aggression and shutdown rather than regulation. By the time he left school, his toileting had regressed, he had stopped eating, he had become aggressive with his sister, and he was nonverbal in the moments he most needed to communicate. Eight months of homeschooling followed, during which Melissa was simultaneously fighting the school district and caregiving for her son as his sole accommodation. One thing I want parents to hear in this story is what I see consistently across the families I work with: the behaviors that get a child expelled are the nervous system in survival mode, not the child.The Legal Fight for FAPE and Why It Is So Opaque | 00:08:51 To secure reimbursement for a private placement, a family must prove in court that the district failed to design an appropriate IEP, failed to find a public program that meets it, and then find a private program that does. Parents who succeed are often compelled to sign NDAs, which keeps the process invisible to other families who need it most. Melissa describes being accused of educational neglect for not following a behavioral prescription she knew in her gut did not fit her son. The fight for a free and appropriate public education, which every child is legally entitled to in the United States, is one of the most traumatizing experiences I hear about from families navigating this system.What the Otto Specht School Does Differently: Rhythm, Observation, and No Compliance Goal | 00:18:23 Suchi describes shifting her morning attendance routine from a desk task to a chalkboard drawing, which Oscar began arriving early to complete, drawing detailed tiger lilies to mark his presence. Chela names the single biggest difference in their model: success is never measured as compliance. Regulation and engagement come first, always, and academic skill development can only follow once those foundations are present. There are no behavior charts, no incentive systems, and no pressure on teachers to cover content regardless of where a child's nervous system is on a given day.How Oscar Got There: Trust, Time, and Self-Directed Exposure | 00:39:57 For the first year and a half, Melissa was not sure it was working. Oscar still had school refusal every day. The school allowed him to bring his snake and his kitten as transitional objects. But over time he want from leaving the room during music class to sitting on the side and drawing, then joining in, and then performing a solo in the school play. He could not ride a bike, and Melissa dropped the idea entirely at home, but then when he was ready Suchi taught him at school. He is now a musical theater kid who loves bike riding! What I see in that arc is what I try to help parents understand: self-directed, intrinsically motivated exposure at the pace the nervous system is ready for produces genuine skill and genuine joy. It cannot be rushed.What Teachers and Administrators Can Take From This, Even in Public Schools | 00:52:41 Suchi offers two practical starting points for any teacher: make attendance creative rather than procedural, and get to know every child's pet by name. Chela names the reframe that changes everything in any setting: behavior is information, not defiance. When we stop trying to change the behavior and start asking what the behavior is telling us, the nervous system underneath becomes visible and workable. Both teachers acknowledge that public school constraints are real and not the fault of individual teachers. But even within those constraints, one small shift toward curiosity and away from compliance as the primary metric can change the experience of a PDA child in that classroom.Relevant ResourcesOtto Specht School Website — The school featured in this episode, offering a Waldorf-based, neuro-affirming educational program for children who learn differently in New York. Families and educators are welcome to reach out directly.Otto Specht School on Instagram — Follow Otto Specht School for ongoing content about their educational model, student life, and approach to neurodivergent learners.Melissa Petro — Melissa's website, where she writes about PDA advocacy, educational exclusion, and the emotional toll of parenting a neurodivergent child. She is also reachable on Instagram and Facebook at Melissa Petro.Understanding PDA — Free class where I teach the nervous system disability framework and the felt safety and window of tolerance concepts that underlie the Otto Specht model described in this episode.Paradigm Shift Program — My signature program where the accommodation framework, cost-benefit decision making, and advocacy tools Melissa describes using are taught across twelve weeks of live coaching.Mentioned in this episode:Paradigm Shift Program Enrollment Now OpenEnrollment in our proven effective program is open for a limited time. 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Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 25, Session 1—Jesus Taught in Parables.

This week, Candace sent her son Carmine to preschool for the first time. He was ready. She thought she was ready too. And then something happened that surprised her - and opened up a much bigger conversation about business, control, and what it really means to be ready. In this episode, she covers: ❤️ The difference between preparation and feeling ready (and why both matter) ❤️ What the readiness gap actually is and why it shows up ❤️ What you can control in business vs. what you can't ❤️ Why your emotional reaction to a big milestone matters ❤️ How your team's readiness might be ahead of your own ❤️ The real cost of extending your control too far Plus the realization that hit her in the parking lot and how it changes everything about how she's thinking about delegation and leadership at Dante and Dory's. Hear from Candace's heart this week on what really matters, why big feelings are okay, and how you are probably more ready then you think for that next step in your business. Transcript Show Notes Join our Free Pet Industry Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram   ⁠Find us on Facebook⁠  Read our Blog 

Need more students in your preschool—but you don't want to ask parents to sign up? If so, you should listen in to our recent “Full by Fall” masterclass! Quinn Cooper went from elementary school principal to preschool owner without a huge marketing budget—and had to figure out how to get local families through her doors. After joining Preschool All Stars, she hosted a free Easter Egg Hunt for her community and had parents begging to sign their kids up… without her even having to ask! Find out how she did it: The 3 types of FREE events Quinn uses to get families through her doors—and how one simple “Paint & Play” can turn visitors into paying preschool families! How Quinn gets 500-1,000 people to show up to community events using her “layered communication” strategy (plus the ridiculously simple bubble-machine trick that gets kids—and their parents—to stop at your booth!) How to turn all those smiling families into actual enrollments with QR codes, irresistible same-day offers, tours, and strategic follow-up—so your fun event actually helps fill your preschool! Please rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. (We hope we've earned your 5 stars!) GET MY FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR PRESCHOOL JOURNEY: ❤️ Get my FREE “Start Your Preschool” book (+ $7.95 s&h) ❤️ Watch my FREE "How to Start a Local or Online Preschool" Workshop ❤️ Join my Preschool All Stars membership to get mentorship, support, friendship, and training for every step of your preschool journey FOLLOW ME ON MY MISSION:

Hey, Beyond Sunday listeners! For the next several weeks, we are shining a spotlight on the various ministries of our church. Today, we are joined by Preschool Director Jessica Vandagriff and Elementary Children's Director Sam Killion to learn more about our Preschool and Kids Ministries. Tune in today to hear about the heart behind each of these areas, get info on how to plug in, and understand how our Preschool and Kids Ministries contribute to the larger mission of Harvest Church!

Every week, members of The Gospel Project for Kids team offer guidance to help you as you prepare to teach each session to preschoolers and kids. This week, we discuss Unit 24, Session 5—Jesus Taught about Possessions.

Want to teach preschool in person, but feel overwhelmed by finding a location, licensing, startup costs, and everything else that comes with opening your own space? If so, you should listen in to today's Preschool All Stars story! Kari Dichev had spent years teaching preschool before becoming a stay-at-home mom. She desperately missed teaching—but daycare hours didn't fit the life she wanted anymore. After joining Preschool All Stars, Kari found her solution: teach short preschool classes inside a local church! She pays just $40/day for her classroom and charges $197/month per student. Find out how she did it: The simple email Kari sent to local churches that eventually got one to say YES—and gave her access to a preschool-ready classroom! How her 90-minute class works from beginning to end—including circle time, centers, literacy, math, art, movement, and free play! How Kari structures her program so parents stay in the building while she teaches—plus why some parents actually asked her to make her classes LONGER! Please rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. (We hope we've earned your 5 stars!) GET MY FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR PRESCHOOL JOURNEY: ❤️ Get my FREE “Start Your Preschool” book (+ $7.95 s&h) ❤️ Watch my FREE "How to Start a Local or Online Preschool" Workshop ❤️ Join my Preschool All Stars membership to get mentorship, support, friendship, and training for every step of your preschool journey FOLLOW ME ON MY MISSION:

This week Sonia and Jess talk first-day-of-school separation anxiety, prednisone induced water retention, the very serious business of kindergarten lunches, AOC publicly freezing her eggs at 36, and what they wish they'd known about fertility preservation. Jess explains why she deleted the dating apps and is entering her “dating myself” era, Sonia discovers that being a fun mom at a water park is significantly harder when your contacts are trying to evacuate your eyes, and the episode ends with a deeply unnecessary conversation about whether Mike is secretly attracted to water buffaloes. They also revisit the ongoing Lindsay Clancy case and discuss some of the claims, theories and courtroom developments circulating publicly. Connect with the Geriatric Mamas: Instagram Facebook Email us at hello@geriatricmamas.com Want to be a guest? Fill out our Be a Guest Form and share your motherhood, pregnancy, or fertility journey. We'd love to feature your story! And remember: We're committed to sharing raw, honest experiences, so stay tuned for more heartwarming, hilarious, and relatable episodes. Thanks for listening, and we're so glad to be back! What we're reaching for:

A unique community in Chester in northern England, brings multiple generations together to encourage learning and connection. We explore how young children in the onsite nursery benefit from the time, attention and vocabulary skills offered by the older adults. Meanwhile the retirement home residents can benefit from increased social activity and a sense of purpose. We also speak to an intergenerational expert in Spain about the growing evidence that backs this new societal approach.People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We release a new edition every week. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider.Presenter: Myra Anubi Producer: Claire Bates Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Andrew Mills