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In this no-fluff episode of The Childcare Director’s Chair, host Erica Saccoccio teams up with child development pro Dr. Jamie Lewis for a real, raw conversation about one of the trickiest parts of your job: helping parents understand their child’s developmental milestones.

From casual check-ins to those tougher “we need to talk” moments, we’re breaking down how to:

• Keep families in the loop
• Support your teachers through tough conversations
• Build a center-wide culture that says, “we’ve got your back”

We’re talking milestone tips that actually work, classroom strategies that won’t add to your to-do list, and real talk on what to say when things get hard. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I bring this up to a parent?”—this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.

🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• How to make milestone education part of your center’s everyday vibe
• Why being honest with parents builds trust—not tension
• What to say (and not say) when you spot a possible delay
• How to help teachers get comfortable having these conversations
• Easy tips to make milestone awareness a classroom norm
• How to create a parent community that feels safe, seen, and supported

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