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Founder Journey | The Untold Stories of the Founder JourneyFounder Journey ft. Ron SpreeuwenbergIn today's episode, we are looking back at a popular conversation from Toronto Tech Week.Ron Spreeuwenberg, an experienced entrepreneur who built, scaled, and successfully exited a company, joined Alex Norman and Alexandra Reilly to share more about his journey from selling firecrackers on the schoolyard to co-founding HiMama, a vertical SaaS company for the childcare space. Ron discusses the deeply personal motivation behind becoming an entrepreneur, his methodical approach to validating his business idea and achieving product-market fit, and the challenges of scaling and maintaining culture in a growing organization. He also offers insights on the decision to...
2026-01-0848 min
Offer AcceptedAndrea Bartlett - Career CushioningBuilding a career that is focused on people, Andrea believes that businesses should understand their employee journey as well as they know the client journey and product roadmap. Andrea brings Human Resources experience in both public and private organizations, in industries including wholesale distribution, financial services, hospitality, biopharmaceutical R&D, and technology. Working alongside Founding and Executive team members, Andrea has extensive experience in People & Talent, specializing in the areas of talent management & recruiting strategy, people operations, total rewards, organizational design & scaling, retention & talent development, and leadership training & coaching. She is currently the Vice President, People & Organization Development at...
2024-01-1531 min
A Product Market Fit Show | Startup Podcast for FoundersRon Spreeuwenberg, Founder of HiMama | How Proper Customer Discovery Leads to Product Market FitHere's a step-by-step account of how to do proper customer discovery. From how to source potential customers, conduct proper interviews and test your early product -- Ron has done it all. He shares each step with lots of details, so you can easily copy (i.e., steal) his ideas.Rushing through customer discovery is the most common mistake founders make. Check out this episode to learn how to do it right. Send me a message to let me know what you think!
2023-10-1034 min
Schools of Excellence: The No. 1 ECE & Private School Leadership PodcastCultivating Your Path and Building Connections with Donna RettleAs rewarding as leadership can be, it's also incredibly lonely.When you're the person who people go to for guidance and support, where does that leave you in your times of need?It's a question that many owners and directors I work with have grappled with, including Donna Rettle.In 2016, Donna was hired to work under the Executive Director as the Director of Education at a preschool in upstate New York. Her talent, drive, and fresh perspective made her the perfect candidate to replace the Executive Director when she retired.The...
2023-05-2920 min
Schools of Excellence: The No. 1 ECE & Private School Leadership PodcastCreating Excellent Experiences with HiMamaWhen you go to a restaurant, the quality of the food is critical to whether or not you like the restaurant and want to go back. But food isn't the only thing that matters, is it? There are a lot of other aspects of the experience that are just as important, if not more so. The service, atmosphere, and cost are just a few things that come to mind.Well, the same can be said about early childhood education. Just like the food at a restaurant, the children are the highest priority at yo...
2023-03-0625 min
The Preschool PodcastEpisode 3 - Burnout in Early Childhood Education In this episode of The Preschool Podcast with Jo and Maddie, our hosts talk about one of the biggest challenges in childcare: burnout. WebMD describes burnout as “[A] form of exhaustion caused by constantly feeling swamped. It’s a result of excessive and prolonged emotional, physical, and mental stress. … Burnout happens when you’re overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to keep up with life’s incessant demands.” Sound familiar? Jo and Maddie start the episode by sharing their own experiences with burnout, then consider other professions with high burnout ra...
2023-02-2830 min
The Playground w/The Daycare DudeLet’s Go Digital! Ria Simon w/HiMamaLet’s talk to Ria Simon, a representative of HiMama. Every childcare professional should know who they are and what they have to offer our facilities !
2022-10-1359 min
Dishing Daycare DirtEpisode 7:Hannah Aquino/ECE strategies from the PhilippinesClassroom management: What is it and how you do it? Classroom tone/vibe/culture is different for each classroom, Assessing ourselves to determine our classroom management style. Look at our weaknesses and strengths. Benefits of routine and being consistent. Importance of self reflection and self assessment. FFC: Fair Firm and ConsistentRelationships with the children must come before learning can occurBenefits of parental involvement: increases academic performance,Mood Meter/feeling cardsUse of music and movement in the classroom. brain based approach. Powe...
2022-06-1350 minThe Preschool PodcastRevisited: Overcoming Teacher Burnout In Early ChildhoodHappy 2022! We're revisiting one of our most popular Preschool Podcast episodes to kick off the new year. In Episode 153, Ellen Drolette, author of the book Overcoming Teacher Burnout in Early Childhood chats with HiMama's CEO, Ron Spreeuwenberg all about burnout in the field of early childhood education.
2022-01-0429 minThe Preschool PodcastBuilding Social-Emotional Skills Through LiteracyIn this episode of The Preschool Podcast, we connect with Cheryl Lundy Swift, Professional Learning Literacy Advisory at Learning Without Tears. Cheryl shares practical ways that educators and parents can support the development of social-emotional learning and skills in young children. Secure your FREE seat for HiMama's next Early Learning Summit! https://himama.link/2022summit
2021-12-2120 min
The Peak DailyThree amigos 👯♂️ — PM Trudeau meets with President Biden and Andrés Lopez Obrador. HiMama raises $70 million in Series B funding. A group of people are organizing to bid on the constitution.Live from the Bet On Canada Summit. Yesterday PM Justin Trudeau met in person with President Joe Biden and Andrés Lopez Obrador for the first time since the pandemic. Toronto-based HiMama raised $70 million in a Series B round. A group of people have created a decentralized autonomous organization to bid on a rare copy of the U.S. constitution.Celebrating something? Let us know for a shoutout here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/GuHjLDoaThe Peak Daily is produced by 306 Media Productions. Hosted by Brett Chang and Jay Rosenthal.
2021-11-1910 minThe Preschool PodcastHow to Set Your Center Up for a Successful Licensing InspectionIn this episode of The preschool Podcast, we’re joined by Jaizel Delos Santos, a Registered Early Childhood Educator, former Program Advisor with the Ministry of Education in Ontario, and current HiMama Sales Development Representative. Jaizel shares her knowledge about what licensing reps are looking for when entering a child care facility for their inspection. Jaizel elaborates on not only the importance of these unannounced inspections but how educators, directors and owners can set themselves up for success for their annual inspection visit.
2021-11-0223 min
The ABA Speech Podcast- Easy Strategies for Speech Therapists, BCBAs, and RBTs#042: How to Have Effective Communication With ParentsHow are you utilizing effective communication with parents? Parents, how are you effectively communicating with the educators in your child's life? Ria Reive from HiMama is a former early childhood educator. She shares actionable tips to improve communication with parents and teachers. As well as the overall benefit from effective communication in a school setting. You may not see how impactful parent engagement can be in the day-to-day, but down the road, there is going to be an immense benefit when both the parent and the educator have the knowledge on both sides.What are Ria’s...
2021-10-1231 minThe Preschool PodcastFocusing on Play Before PencilsOn this week’s episode of the Preschool Podcast, we chat with Tania Ferrandino, Occupational Therapist and Senior Professional Learning Producer at Learning Without Tears. Tania dives into the importance of play in early childhood education rather than focusing on the end goal of having a child write their name. Parents and educators can learn valuable tips in this episode on how to help children build foundational fine motor skills while having fun. Learning Without Tears wants to give our Preschool Podcast listeners 10% off workshops and products by using promo code HIMAMA at checkout, until Dec 31, 2021. Visit thei...
2021-10-0626 minThe Preschool PodcastHonoring Children’s Rights in the ClassroomIn this episode of The Preschool Podcast, we connect with one of HiMama’s Early Childhood Educators, Maddie Hutchison to discuss this topic, what it means to provide a safe and rights-focused classroom, how and why educators should discuss this often sensitive subject, and how educators can respect and honor children’s decisions….even if the decision the child makes is less than ideal.
2021-09-1421 min
The Everything ECE Podcast#26: Increasing Parent EngagementParent engagement is so important to the growth of children. Ria Simon from HiMama shares with us why parent engagement is so incredibly important, how it benefits children and how to increase parent engagement.
2021-09-1038 min
Five Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Five Minutes With Dad – Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!220: How to Change the WorldIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about how to change the world. Resource of the Week: Squishmallows stuffed animals. Angela loves her Squishmallow. You can also get the Five Minute Journal for kids, which Angela loves. Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Audible. Get the […]
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2021-08-0219 min
Shaping Little Minds#23: Importance of Parent CommunicationLet’s talk about the importance of parent communication. In my years of teaching, parent communication has always been something I strive to get better at. Is that something that you would consider yourself good at? What are some ways you keep parents informed during the school year, especially now through covid? I’m thrilled to welcome our guest Ria Simon!Ria Simon is the Community Ambassador at HiMama. Prior to starting at HiMama, Ria was a Registered Early Childhood Educator and worked 7 years in the classroom. She taught all ages but mainly preschoolers. Ria lives in Toro...
2021-07-1921 min
The Playground w/The Daycare DudeSYSTEMS & SUCCESSESTalking systems, Parent communication, Lesson planning, daily reports, and just having fun on the playground with HiMama representative Ria Simon!
2021-07-1258 minFive Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Five Minutes With Dad – Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!219: You See What You Look ForIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about seeing what you look for. Resource of the Week: Rainbow Magic Fidget Ball Game. You can also get the Five Minute Journal for kids, which Angela loves. Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Audible. Get the best audiobooks sent […]
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2021-07-1214 minFive Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Five Minutes With Dad – Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!218: Comparing Your Insides to Other People’s OutsidesIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about comparing your insides to other people's outsides. Resource of the Week: Hot Doggies craft. You can also get the Five Minute Journal for kids, which Angela loves. Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Audible. Get the best audiobooks […]
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2021-07-0528 minFive Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Five Minutes With Dad – Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!217: Are you to mean… to yourself?In this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about why it's so important to be nice to yourself. Resource of the Week: Skip-Bo card game. You can also get the Five Minute Journal for kids, which Angela loves. Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Audible. Get the […]
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2021-06-2820 min
Parenting The Adlerian Way056: Ria Simon: The Importance of Communication Between Parents And Educators (especially during a pandemic).Ria Simon is a Registered Early Childhood Educator and worked 6 years in the classroom. She taught all ages but mainly preschoolers. In this episode, we chat about the relationship between parents and their children’s teachers, and why communication is so important. We discuss what is too much, too little and how the pandemic impacted our ability to connect. Check out more about Ria and the resources she provides at HiMama as the community ambassador through these links to her social media www.himama.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/himamacircletime https://www.instagram.com/himamaapp/ H...
2021-06-2244 minFive Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Five Minutes With Dad – Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!216: Can you have fun without toys or electronics?In this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick celebrate Father's Day and talk about how to have fun without toys or electronics. Resource of the Week: Model Magic clay. You can also get the Five Minute Journal for kids, which Angela loves. Sponsor This episode is brought to you by […]
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2021-06-2125 minFive Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Five Minutes With Dad – Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!215: Do you know how to be a good role model?In this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Pavlos and Nick celebrate Pavlos' and Yiayia's birthday and talk about being a good role model. Resource of the Week: Over-the-door basketball net!. You can also get the Five Minute Journal for kids, which Angela loves. Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Audible. […]
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2021-06-1427 minFive Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Five Minutes With Dad – Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!214: Do You Know What Saudade Means?In this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick celebrate Pavlos' birthday and talk about what it means to experience saudade. Resource of the Week: Cornhole game. You can also get the Five Minute Journal for kids, which Angela loves. Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Audible. Get the […]
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2021-06-0728 minFive Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Five Minutes With Dad – Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!213: Show Me Your Friends and I’ll Show You Your FutureIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about how and why to be careful who you choose as friends. Resource of the Week: Thumbball Ice Breakers! You can also get the Five Minute Journal for kids, which Angela loves. Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Audible. Get […]
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2021-05-3133 minFive Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Five Minutes With Dad – Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!212: Being PresentIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about how and why to stay focused on the present. Resource of the Week: Zen Pig books! You can also get the Five Minute Journal for kids, which Angela loves. Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Audible. Get the best […]
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2021-05-2430 minFive Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Five Minutes With Dad – Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!211: Finding the PositivesIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about how to find the positives in any situation. Resource of the Week: Magic Pony Carousel Book! You can also get the Five Minute Journal for kids, which Angela loves. Sponsor This episode is brought to you by Audible. Get the […]
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2021-05-1724 minThe Preschool PodcastThe Unique Business Advantage of HiMama and Early Childhood TrendsOn this very special 250th episode of The Preschool Podcast we chat with the host of The Preschool Podcast and HiMama's CEO, Ron Spreeuwenberg! Ron dives into the history of HiMama, a social enterprise company and the trends and key takeaways from 249 episodes as The Preschool Podcast host! The HiMama child care app helps to streamline your digital parent communications, join the family today and get a quote!
2021-04-2731 minFive Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Uncategorized Archives - Five Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!209: Can Learning Be Fun?
In this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about how to make learning fun.
Resource of the Week: Magic Puppy Books.
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2021-04-2629 min
The Go-To: For Entrepreneurs in the KnowÉP 6: Le pouvoir d'objectifs clairsDans cet épisode, nous entendons comment des objectifs clairs et convaincants peuvent vous donner une vision à long terme et une motivation à court terme en tant qu'entrepreneur. Nous entendons Anie Rouleau, fondatrice et PDG de The Unscented Company, sur son objectif de bâtir une entreprise respectueuse de l'environnement et de la société. Elle partage également la façon dont l'enracinement de The Unscented Company en tant que société Certified B dirigée par des valeurs a aidé à définir son chemin de croissance unique. Nous nous connectons ensuite avec Alana Frome, co-fondatrice et CTO de HiMama. Alana explique comme...
2021-04-2137 minFive Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Uncategorized Archives - Five Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!208: Are you coachable?
In this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about what it means to be coachable.
Resource of the Week: Sewing Kit for Kids.
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2021-04-1927 minThe Preschool PodcastThe Importance of Social-Emotional Learning in Early ChildhoodDr. Lorea Martinez, Author, Social Emotional Learning Consultant, Researcher and author of Teaching with the HEART in Mind discusses with HiMama the importance of not only recognizing but attuning to emotions of young children during early childhood. Want to connect with Dr. Lorea Martinez and learn more about TEaching with the HEART in Mind or purchase her book? You can do so through her website, Facebook, or Twitter!
2021-04-1324 minFive Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Uncategorized Archives - Five Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!207: Do you know when to ask for help?
In this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about why kindness is so important.
Resource of the Week: The Adventures of Black Goat and Yellow Dog: Meeting the Bear.
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2021-04-1230 minThe Go-To: For Entrepreneurs in the KnowEP 6: The Power of Clear GoalsIn this episode, we hear how clear and compelling goals can give you long-term vision, and short-term motivation, as an entrepreneur.
We hear from Anie Rouleau, Founder and CEO of The Unscented Company, on her goal to build a business that is respectful of both the environment and society. She also shares how rooting The Unscented Company in being a values-led Certified B Corporation helped define her unique growth path.
We then connect with Alana Frome, Co-Founder and CTO of HiMama. Alana shares how following a proven start-up approach to product development provided clear goals...
2021-04-0851 minFive Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Uncategorized Archives - Five Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!206: Why is kindness important?
In this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about why kindness is so important.
Resource of the Week: The Snow Bear: A Mindfulness Parable for Kids.
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2021-04-0522 minFive Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Uncategorized Archives - Five Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!205: Do you get scared when you try new things?
In this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about how scary it can be to try new things.
Resource of the Week: 5 Surprise – Mini Brands Mini Mart.
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2021-03-2932 minThe Preschool PodcastTapping Into Children's Natural Love for LearningHiMama connected with Meghan Foster, Founder & owner of T is for TOT Curriculum on tapping into children's natural love of learning and how she's created a curriculum to create a seamless transition from young childhood to kindergarten through play-based and engaging activities. Curious how as an educator we can help you document children’s learning and development in the classroom? Let us help you out and get a quote for your classroom today!
2021-03-2325 minFive Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Uncategorized Archives - Five Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!204: Making Big Problems Smaller
In this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about how easy it is to make big problems smaller.
Resource of the Week: Five Minutes With Dad Popsockets.
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2021-03-2227 minThe Preschool PodcastSupporting Children with Developmental DelaysHiMama recently chatted with Dr. Cara Goodwin, Clinical Psychologist and owner of Parenting Translator on the different ways educators and parents can not only support children with developmental delays and autism but how to recognize the signs early. Curious how as an educator we can help you document children's learning and development in the classroom? Let us help you out and get a quote for your classroom today!
2021-03-1621 minFive Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Uncategorized Archives - Five Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!203: Caring for Your Classmates
In this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about how simple it is to care for your classmates.
Resource of the Week: Rebel Parenting Podcast. Check it out.
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2021-03-1530 minThe Preschool PodcastHow This School's Focus on Social & Emotional Development is Changing Children's FuturesHiMama connected with Dina Scellatio, Preschool Principal at Centner Academy recently to discuss how her school incorporates mindfulness practically into the classrooms. The school's focus on social-emotional development in children is what sets them apart. Dina shares with us a few tips all educators can include in their classroom throughout the day. Find out more about Centner Academy on their website or their Instagram.
2021-03-0920 minFive Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Uncategorized Archives - Five Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!202: Controlling Your Body and Words
In this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about how and why to control your body and words.
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Resource of the Week: Dix-Rainbow Princess Bed Canopy for Kids.
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2021-03-0119 minThe Preschool PodcastTaking the Plunge in Creating Your Child Care Business During COVID-19HiMama chats with Dani Christine, Multi-Site Child Care Business Owner, Consultant, and Digital Content Creator of www.ChildcareSites.com. on how to get started with creating your own child care business. Dani dives into the steps on becoming a child care entrepreneur and discusses why now is the best time to start your own business more than ever. Connect with Dani through her website, Instagram & Facebook to learn more.
2021-02-2324 min
Raising Curious Learners"How are childcare companies adapting?"Childcare companies have had to adapt significantly in the past year. In this episode, host Ann Gadzikowski has a conversation with Ron Spreeuwenberg, CEO of the number one rated childcare app HiMama, about how his company has changed since the start of COVID-19 while also staying true to their company's core values. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-02-2230 minFive Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Uncategorized Archives - Five Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!201: How to Work Well With Others
In this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about how to work well with others.
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Resource of the Week: Art Kit With Wooden Case.
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2021-02-2227 minFive Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!Uncategorized Archives - Five Minutes With Dad - Kids Podcast and Parenting Podcast Starring Two Toddlers and featured in Parents Magazine, Fatherly, Geico More, Chicago Now, Cocoro, Mom Junction, Savvy Mom.ca, Big Life Journal, HiMama, SmartParents.org, and More!199: Do You Cheer for People or Teams?
In this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about the Super Bowl and how to choose who to cheer for.
Resource of the Week: Cute Mochi Squishies.
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2021-02-0817 minThe Preschool PodcastHow to Get Staff on Board with your Employee BrandThinking of re-branding your child care? HiMama chatted with Beth Cannon, Entrepreneur, educator and Key Note Speaker of Beth Cannon Speaks about creating a culture and brand in your child care center. Beth gives us 5 tangible tips on how to ensure your employees align and adhere to your goals and brand as a company. Connect with Beth through her website and join her Facebook Group!
2021-02-0224 min
Waterhorse LLCPodcast 20 HiMama Overview and HistoryPlease enjoy this podcast about HiMama. The Level 2 and Level 3 PTQ standards it supports are noted at the end of the physical script.
2020-07-3108 min
Child Care Rockstar RadioEp. 72 - COVID-19 and The Early Childhood Business Climate: Trends and Innovations with Ron SpreeuwenbergRon Spreeuwenberg, CEO of Co-Founder of HiMama and host of The Preschool Podcast, joins Kris on the show this week. Ron talks about how HiMama is providing answers and support in the COVID-19 crisis, the surprising results from their survey, and what five things your school can do to come out of the crisis the most successfully and financially viable as possible. Key Takeaways: [4:45] Kris just made a huge dream come to life. After wanting to live in a river home for more than 12 years, she will be living in a beautiful river h...
2020-06-1849 minThe Preschool PodcastHow Real-Time Communication Supports ParentingThis is a very special episode with Joshua McVey, a HiMama parent and employee. Josh shares his experience using a child care app and how having insight into his son’s activities in child care has supported his experience as a single dad. He also talks about how he’s gained an appreciation for the hard work that educators put in every day from his experience as a parent and working with child care professionals through HiMama. Resources: Connect with Josh at joshua@himama.com HiMama Blog
2020-01-2822 min
The Impactors PodcastHiMama, early childhood advocacy and a world meant for social impact (Ron Spreeuwenberg)"Being purpose driven means your odds of being successful in business are higher. This is just the best way to build and run a business."
Episode #52 of Season 2 of The Social Impactors Podcast features #SocialImpactor Ron Spreeuwenberg, Co-Founder & CEO of Hi Mama, an app that provides a quick and easy way for child care programs and parents to record and share children's activities, everything from silly and fun moments to learning and developmental milestones.
Ron and I talk about the initial reason for building HiMama, how early childhood education is one of the most important i...
2019-12-1122 minThe Preschool Podcast2019 Child Care Sector Risks, Priorities & OutlookHow is your child care business doing relative to your peers? This year, HiMama partnered with Kris Murray from The Child Care Business Success Company on the report. This is the fourth consecutive year that labor is listed as the biggest organizational risk in the industry. We discuss the impact of leadership, culture, and how to have and live your core values. Resources: 2019 Child Care Benchmark Report The Child Care Success Company Child Care Rockstar Radio Child Care Success Summit 2019
2019-07-3030 min
Child Care Rockstar RadioEp. 42 - The Value of Embracing Sales with Eric LofholmEric Lofholm is President and CEO of Eric Lofholm International, an organization he founded to professionally train people on the art and science of selling. Eric has used his own successful sales background to help anyone dramatically improve in all areas, including income and happiness. He joins the show today to talk about enrollment building and how his system can apply to a classroom setting. He also discusses the influence of silence, selling equaling service, and pre-framing the sale. Key Takeaways: [4:41] Eric went from being on quota probation to being a top producer o...
2019-05-0658 min
Child Care Rockstar RadioEp. 41 - Creating a Culture Where Children Come First with Jennifer VazquezJennifer Vazquez, Owner of A Sunny Start Preschool, joins the show today. She talks about the culture of caring, how she sets herself apart from the competition in her three full locations in the Miami area, attracting great employees, and marketing techniques that have made the biggest changes in her enrollment growth. Key Takeaways: [3:41] A Sunny Start Preschool has three locations in Florida, with all three schools being full at capacity. Jennifer prides her entire team on offering a great experience that focuses on the child first. [7:46] Jennifer looks to hire...
2019-04-231h 01
Child Care Rockstar RadioEp. 40 - Social Proof is Everything In Child Care Marketing with Troy HowardTroy Howard, with the customer reviews and referrals system SoTellUs, joins the show to talk about his passion for combining technology and marketing and how it led him to become an entrepreneur and industry disruptor in the online review space. He and Kris talk about creating social proof, why reviews are so important to us in marketing, reviews and referrals, how to handle negative reviews, and the most powerful elements inside a review. Key Takeaways: [12:25] SoTellUs started as a website design company and then became more of an online ad agency. In 2009, they d...
2019-04-1056 min
Child Care Rockstar RadioEp. 39 - What You Should Know About Preschool Insurance with Samantha PhillipsKnowing what insurance policies to have and making sure your coverage is the highest quality is of the utmost importance for a child care business owner. Today, Kris talks with Samantha Phillips of Aleaf Insurance about the three top biggest insurance mistakes she sees in the child care field that are common or very concerning in insurance policies and how we can best address them. They also talk about what policies you should have — no matter the size of your school, case studies of actual child care owners changing their insurance to provide better coverage, and how to avoid si...
2019-03-2657 min
Child Care Rockstar RadioEp. 37 - Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategies for Child Care with Kris Murray on The Preschool PodcastIn this week's episode, we flip the podcast and replay the conversation Kris recently had with Ron Spreeuwenburg from The Preschool Podcast. They discuss why marketing strategies are important for child care, the change in the landscape of how people should market, and the two main buckets to be sure your strategy is covering. Kris also discusses how to build trust and rapport with potential and existing parents, and why it's okay to show the whole world how cool and innovative your work is. Key Takeaways: [1:22] The Preschool Podcast is brought to you b...
2019-02-2740 minThe Preschool Podcast2018 ECE of the YearHiMama runs the annual ECE of the Year Award to celebrate individuals who are inspirations in the field. We had the pleasure of interviewing Halle Rubin, the 2018 ECE of the Year and Director at Children’s Creative Center in Chicago. In our conversation, Halle shares her passion for the field, her professional journey, and her leadership approach with us. She also talks about the global pen pal program that she runs at her center that has a big impact in connecting her teachers and kiddos with different cultures. Resources mentioned: Reach Halle at belmont@childrenscreativechicago.com Chi...
2019-02-2630 min
Canada’s EntrepreneurRon Spreeuwenberg Interview - Toronto - Canada's PodcastSince 2013, Ron Spreeuwenberg has been the Co-Founder & CEO of HiMama based in Toronto, where he leads all aspects of a business that facilitates information sharing between child care programs and parents. The HiMama application aims to save child care and early learning programs time and money, while significantly enhancing family engagement through real-time sharing of digital media. Ron has an MBA from Harvard specializing in International Business and Entrepreneurship and a degree in Engineering from the University of Waterloo.
2019-02-1130 min
Five Minutes With Dad with Pavlos, Angela, and Nick Pavlidis146: A Silly End to 2018In this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Nick tries to talk about closing out 2018 and heading into 2019. Angela and Pavlos had different plans. Resource of the Week: Five Minutes With Dad PopSocket - PopSockets Grip and Stand for Phones and Tablets Check it out: https://fiveminuteswithdad.com/popsocket. This episode is brought to you by Audible http://www.audibletrial.com/nick where you can get the best audiobooks sent straight to your phone. If you are new to audible and go through that link you can get a free 30-day trial and a...
2018-12-3111 min
Five Minutes With Dad with Pavlos, Angela, and Nick Pavlidis145: An Quote from Pavlos to Live ByIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Pavlos and Nick talk about how an inspirational quote from Pavlos can help you as 2018 comes to an end. Resource of the Week: The Cat Who Ate Christmas. Angela and Nick love The Cat Who Ate Christmas Book. Check it out: https://fiveminuteswithdad.com/thecatwhoatechristmas. This episode is brought to you by Audible http://www.audibletrial.com/nick where you can get the best audiobooks sent straight to your phone. If you are new to audible and go through that link you can ge...
2018-12-2412 min
Five Minutes With Dad with Pavlos, Angela, and Nick Pavlidis144: Making the Best Out of New ExperiencesIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about Angela's experience with a new type of classroom. Resource of the Week: The Picky Little Witch Book. Angela and Nick love reading the Picky Little Witch Book. Check it out: https://fiveminuteswithdad.com/pickylittlewitch. This episode is brought to you by Audible http://www.audibletrial.com/nick where you can get the best audiobooks sent straight to your phone. If you are new to audible and go through that link you can get a free 30-day trial and a...
2018-12-1717 min
Five Minutes With Dad with Pavlos, Angela, and Nick Pavlidis143: Practice Makes ProgressIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Pavlos and Nick talk about what to do when things do not go well the first time. Nick is coaching basketball the first time and the first half of the first game did not go well. Pavlos and Nick share what they did to improve. Resource of the Week: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Cheese Touch Game. Pavlos loves Diary of a Wimpy Kid. He and his friends enjoy the Diary of a Wimpy Kid Cheese Touch Game, too. Check it out: https://fiveminuteswithdad.com/wimpykidgame.
2018-12-1016 min
Five Minutes With Dad with Pavlos, Angela, and Nick Pavlidis142: How to Care for Your CommunityIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Pavlos, Angela, and Nick talk about caring for your community. Caring for your community does not have to be complicated. Here are four simple things anyone can do to maintain and even improve their community. Resource of the Week: Mario Monopoly Game. Pavlos and Angela love playing this game. It is a fun, kids' take on the classic game Mom and Dad grew up playing. Check it out: http://fiveminuteswithdad.com/mario. This episode is brought to you by Audible http://www.audibletrial.com/nick wh...
2018-11-2613 min
Five Minutes With Dad with Pavlos, Angela, and Nick Pavlidis141: How to be Kind at SchoolIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Pavlos and Nick talk about how to be kind to others at school. Resource of the Week: New Don't Wake Daddy Game. Pavlos and Angela love playing this game. It's great for some high-quality face-to-face time. Check it out: http://fiveminuteswithdad.com/daddy. This episode is brought to you by Audible http://www.audibletrial.com/nick where you can get the best audiobooks sent straight to your phone. If you are new to audible and go through that link you can get a free 30-day tr...
2018-11-1209 min
Five Minutes With Dad with Pavlos, Angela, and Nick Pavlidis140: How to Pick a "Just Right" BookIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about how to pick a good book to read. Resource of the Week: What If It Were Possible? a book by Joanne Fairchild Miller and her 8-year-old granddaughter Clara Isabel Logsdon, who also illustrated the book. Angela loves this book. It's a fun book about imagination. Check it out: http://fiveminuteswithdad.com/possible. This episode is brought to you by Audible http://www.audibletrial.com/nick where you can get the best audiobooks sent straight to your phone. If yo...
2018-11-0509 min
Five Minutes With Dad with Pavlos, Angela, and Nick Pavlidis139: A Halloween Trick We PlayIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Angela and Nick talk about Halloween, having fun, and a trick Nick likes to play on Halloween. Resource of the Week: CreativeLine SpeedRipper Cube. It's basically a Rubik's cube. We love it and use it. The kids love to mess it up and challenge Nick to solve it. Check it out: http://fiveminuteswithdad.com/cube. This episode is brought to you by Audible http://www.audibletrial.com/nick where you can get the best audiobooks sent straight to your phone. If you are new to au...
2018-10-2911 min
Five Minutes With Dad with Pavlos, Angela, and Nick Pavlidis138: Having Fun at HomeIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Pavlos, Angela, and Nick talk about how they have fun at home. Resource of the Week: Silly Jokes for Silly Kids, a children's joke book for kids aged 5-12. Here's our affiliate link to pick one up on Amazon. Check it out: http://fiveminuteswithdad.com/sillyjokes. This episode is brought to you by Audible http://www.audibletrial.com/nick where you can get the best audiobooks sent straight to your phone. If you are new to audible and go through that link you can get a...
2018-10-2209 min
Five Minutes With Dad with Pavlos, Angela, and Nick Pavlidis137: Learning Music and Being CreativeIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Nick and Angela talk about learning guitar and being creative. Resource of the Week: Beginner's Guitar for Kids with Winden and Squiggy: Teach Yourself to Play the Guitar book. Our friend Pamela Hodges sent Pavlos and Angela this awesome coloring book that teaches kids to play guitar. It's about 300 pages of coloring and guitar fun! Here's our affiliate link to pick one up on Amazon. Check it out: https://fiveminuteswithdad.com/guitar. This episode is brought to you by Audible http://www.audibletrial.com/nick wh...
2018-10-1513 min
Five Minutes With Dad with Pavlos, Angela, and Nick Pavlidis136: Silliness and Being a Good FriendIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Nick, Angela, and Pavlos get silly and talk about friendship. This episode is brought to you by Audible http://www.audibletrial.com/nick where you can get the best audiobooks sent straight to your phone. If you are new to audible and go through that link you can get a free 30-day trial and a free audiobook that you can keep even if you cancel during the trial period. You can Nick's book Confessions of a Terrible Husband: Lessons Learned from a Lumpy Co...
2018-10-0811 min
Five Minutes With Dad with Pavlos, Angela, and Nick Pavlidis135: Family Memories and National Podcast DayIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, the team reflects on years of podcasting on National Podcast Day. Resource of the Week: The Hug Game. It's like tag but you need to hug the person when you catch them. It's a fun family game the kids love. This episode is brought to you by Audible http://www.audibletrial.com/nick where you can get the best audiobooks sent straight to your phone. If you are new to audible and go through that link you can get a free 30-day trial an...
2018-10-0110 min
Five Minutes With Dad with Pavlos, Angela, and Nick Pavlidis134: What to Do When You Make a MistakeIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Nick, Pavlos, and Angela talk about what to do when you make a mistake. Resource of the Week: The Alex and April Show, another kids podcast available at wwwAuthenticLearner.com This episode is brought to you by Audible http://www.audibletrial.com/nick where you can get the best audiobooks sent straight to your phone. If you are new to audible and go through that link you can get a free 30-day trial and a free audiobook that you can keep even if you cancel duri...
2018-09-2407 min
Five Minutes With Dad with Pavlos, Angela, and Nick Pavlidis133: Going fishingIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Nick, Pavlos, and Angela share a good laugh and talk about the fishing trip the kids took with their grandparents. Resource of the Week: 39 Piece Magnetic Fishing bath toy. Pavlos and Angela loved this toy when they were younger. They still have many of the pieces, too. Here's our affiliate link to pick up the latest version for your family on Amazon. Check it out: https://fiveminuteswithdad.com/fishing. That link won't cost you any more but Pavlos and Angela earn a small commission if y...
2018-09-1707 min
Five Minutes With Dad with Pavlos, Angela, and Nick Pavlidis132: What we do is more important than what we look like.In this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Nick and Pavlos talk about going back to school and how important it is to do good things. Resource of the Week: The Bad Guys (The Bad Guys #1) book. Pavlos loves this book series. It's about not judging people by how they look. Here's our affiliate link to pick one up for your family on Amazon. Check it out: https://fiveminuteswithdad.com/badguys. That link won't cost you any more but Pavlos and Angela earn a small commission if you buy something on Amazon after u...
2018-09-1009 min
Five Minutes With Dad with Pavlos, Angela, and Nick Pavlidis131: Starting at a New SchoolIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Nick and Angela talk about Angela starting at a new school. Resource of the Week: The Gemma the Gymnastic Fairy (Rainbow Magic) book. Angela loves this series. Check it out Here's our affiliate link to pick one up for your family on Amazon: http://FiveMinutesWithDad.com/Rainbow. That link won't cost you any more but Pavlos and Angela earn a small commission if you buy something on Amazon after using our link to get there. :) This episode is brought to you b...
2018-09-0313 min
Five Minutes With Dad with Pavlos, Angela, and Nick Pavlidis130: How to Be BraveIn this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Nick and Pavlos talk about a recent trip to the doctors and how Pavlos was brave. Resource of the Week: Klask: The Magnetic Game of Skill. We got that for Christmas and the kids really like it. Here's our affiliate link to pick one up for your family on Amazon: http://FiveMinutesWithDad.com/Klask. Using that link won't cost you any more but Pavlos and Angela earn a small commission if you buy something on Amazon after using our link to get there. :)
2018-08-2708 min
Five Minutes With Dad with Pavlos, Angela, and Nick Pavlidis129: A Fun and Easy Family Tradition (and a Case of the Sillies)In this episode of the Five Minutes With Dad podcast, Nick, Angela, and Pavlos have a big case of the sillies but talk about how to have fun together as a family. And thanks to Antonella for the awesome gift, which we love playing! Resource of the Week: Check out this week's resource, Charades Party Game - Family Charades-in-a-Box Compendium Board Game - Features 6 Themes, 360 Cards, Spinner, And Sand-Timer (Ages 4+). We got that from a special friend Antonella. Our whole family loves playing charades on Family Fun Night. Here's our affiliate link to p...
2018-08-2009 min
Child Care Rockstar RadioEp. 14 - Resources and Support for Childhood Education with Ron SpreeuwenbergIn today's episode, Kris features Ron Spreeuwenberg. Ron is the co-founder and CEO of HiMama, an app for daycares that allows parents to better connect with their children during the day. Ron is a heart-centered leader serving the early childhood education industry with technology and interconnecting his community. He talks with Kris about what inspired him to get into early childhood and create the HiMama app, the balance between visibility and empowerment, the innovation of his benchmark survey, his own adventures in podcasting, and how he is committed to the vision of helping childhood education get more support and...
2018-03-2244 minThe Preschool PodcastConnecting Brain Science, Child Development and Loving FamiliesEpisode 71 - How can we ensure policymakers are informed about child development and brain science? Zero to Three advocates for high-quality childcare, paid family leave, healthy environments and access to early infant mental health programs. We know that 62% of mothers return to the workforce within the first year, and more than 6 million children in the U.S. spend some part of their day in child care. "We are hindering the development of young children by not providing them access to high-quality child care". Myra Jones-Taylor explores why access to quality care is critical, and what policymakers can...
2017-11-2120 minThe Preschool PodcastDifferent Schools for a Different WorldEpisode 70 -Scott McLeod provides some tactical case studies on what new, innovative school and education approaches look like. To McLeod, there are 4 big shifts that need to happen: 1) A focus on low-level, procedural driven education to deeper higher level learning. 2) Giving kids more agency of their own work. 3) How do we make schoolwork more authentic and connected to the real-world? 4) How do we use technology in robust ways to make the first 3 shifts happen? Show Notes You can find Scott's book on Amazon. Resources
2017-11-1420 minThe Preschool PodcastThe Importance of Social-Emotional LearningEpisode 69 - This week we speak to popular education blogger Vicki A Davis of the Cool Cat Teacher blog about the nuance of language, our shared understanding of these terms, and how a current trend in early education - social-emotional learning - can be directly connected to STEM. Vicki asks those of us in preschools and K-12 to define how they will implement an SEL program and not just use these popular taglines without deploying it effectively. Resources Check out Vicki's Cool Cat Teacher Blog Find out more about HiMama's early childhood educator app
2017-11-0726 min
Tech It OutMedication Dispenser for Seniors, Video for Babies, and TV for the Rest of UsHiMama, an app for parents to see what their little ones are up to at daycare all day longBluewave Get, a small device that turns wired headphones into Bluetooth ones (ideal for new phones without a headphone jack)OLED TV 101: I explain what these new OLED TVs are all about. (Hint: thin is in)Livi is a medication dispenser for seniors that’s smarter than any other. We find out why
2017-11-0439 min
Tech It OutMedication Dispenser for Seniors, Video for Babies, and TV for the Rest of UsHiMama, an app for parents to see what their little ones are up to at daycare all day longBluewave Get, a small device that turns wired headphones into Bluetooth ones (ideal for new phones without a headphone jack)OLED TV 101: I explain what these new OLED TVs are all about. (Hint: thin is in)Livi is a medication dispenser for seniors that’s smarter than any other. We find out why
2017-11-0439 minThe Preschool PodcastImproving Student Cognition Through InteractionEpisode 68 - How can we apply movement practice to cognition and language development? Dr Lynne Kenney builds dynamic research-based programs for students of all ages, with a passion for working with young children. One of her programs helps children build a culture of kindness in the classroom, through an evidence-backed curriculum. "We feel a duty to bring science into everyday practice". Dr Kenney provides practical tips for research-based practices approach in the classroom, such as sequencing, which is so essential to early childhood development. Show Notes Dr. Lynne Kenney's practical tips and activities...
2017-10-3120 min
The Preschool PodcastFamily at the Center of Innovation in Early Learning Episode 67 - FamTech “helps us remember that families are at the heart of learning. We have to recognize where today’s families are - more connected than ever but also awash with almost too much information. How can we use new tools to help parents connect together?" Lisa Guernsey, Director of Education Policy at New America, joins the Preschool Podcast to discuss the impact of technology use in family environments. Episode Notes New America's survey Integrating Technology in Early Literacy. Resources Find out more about HiMama's Childcare App.
2017-10-2423 min
The Preschool PodcastMotivate Staff Through Recognition and Empowerment Episode 66: Chanie Wilschanski returns to discuss her work with 'The School Culture Model'. Chanie presents concrete ideas for how to effectively motivate early childhood professionals in team meetings and in the classroom. "Teachers WANT to contribute - give them the opportunity to have a voice". Recognizing culture problems and actively involving your team in pursuing change will prove far more effective than "leadership talk" with no action. Don't just ASK teachers for their opinion, INCLUDE that opinion! Is there a secret to motivating staff? Listen and find out. Resources Find out more about HiMama's parent...
2017-10-1729 min
The Preschool PodcastRelationships, relationships, relationships Episode 65 Marilyn Ballard, Owner of ECE Solutions joins us this week to talk solutions to challenging behaviour. Ballard discusses the pyramid model for developing strong relationships and working culture in the classroom. If we master our dynamic environments, 80-85% of challenging behaviours can be addressed. What does this mean for Educators? When you develop a strong relationship with a child, you understand their triggers, their stresses, and their family conditions that help you resolve a challenging behavior. Teachers need to consider; "what is it about this child that is bothering me in this moment? What is truly going on...
2017-10-1029 min
The Preschool PodcastBe "WUCA": Welcome, Understand, Comfort, Appreciate Episode 64 Frank Spillers wants you to create a classroom environment where people (children, administrators, educators) can be engaged. "Be WUCA to yourself and the people you work with". Spillers works with different childcare providers to help them identify engagement techniques and helps them to be happy in the work they do. He often asks "Are you passionate about kids?" - if the answer is no, then Spillers says they're doing more damage to the sector than you are helping. When we have engaged people working with children, their impact is far-reaching. "People will stay where they are appreciated and...
2017-10-0321 min
The Preschool PodcastScaffolding and Discipline Without Punishment Episode 63 - This week Ron chats with Jack Wright about scaffolding and discipline without punishment in early education. Jack Wright was previously a Mental Health Consultant who worked with a HeadStart program on the Flathead Reservation in Montana. Jack describes the impact of punishment on children long term and why scaffolding and discipline can be trained without punishment. A relaxed, nonpunitive approach is more effective than a punishing approach for behaviour-changing in children. Resources Find out more about HiMama here.
2017-09-2922 min
The Preschool PodcastHow to Teach What You LoveEpisode 62: Ron chats with Jarred Geller about his organization Punk Rock Preschool. Punk Rock Preschool is all about unleashing the incredible potential in your students. It's about exposing your classroom to the magnificent world we live in so your students can find their own interests and set off on their own paths! Punk Rock Preschool is the start of a life-long, never-ending adventure to learn and grow. Jarred has seen incredible results in his classroom and it all stems from believing in your students. "And as teachers, we know we must show them we believe in them, n...
2017-09-1926 min
The Preschool PodcastTech in the Early Years: Attitudes and Intentionality Episode 61: Ron chats with Chip Donohue, Director, Technology in Early Childhood Center about intentionality and digital media use. Specifically, Donohue explores why while there can be systemic challenges to technology use in education and in our own families, ultimately we can have a positive relationship with our children, devices, and apps. Resources Find out more about HiMama here.
2017-09-1227 min
The Preschool PodcastFlexing your leadership muscle as a Preschool TeacherIn this week’s episode we have a conversation with a panel of Early Childhood Educators with experience inside the classroom, as well as outside the classroom as Community Advisors with HiMama. We discuss the importance of taking the initiative to stay involved in the early childhood education community and taking ownership of improvements and innovations in your preschool or child care programs, no matter what your role. Steven Bonnay has a Bachelor of Arts from Brock University as well as an Early Childhood Education Diploma from Seneca College where he later worked as a Registered Early Ch...
2016-09-0625 min