Let's Talk Early Years
autor: Melonie Karriem
Nejnovější epizoda
S4 #6 The resilient child
S4 #6 The resilient child
O tomto podcastu
The UAE’s first Early Childhood Education & Leadership podcast! Conversations with experts & industry professionals addressing the early years community
Epizody
Nejnovějších 20 z 34 epizod
- S4 #6 The resilient child · 33 min · Řada 4 Epizoda 6Is your child truly ready for school? Beyond reading and writing, true school readiness begins with the heart. In this episode of Let's Talk Early Years, we sit down with kids'…
- S4 #5 Safe Sleep Practices · 26 min · Řada 4 Epizoda 5Sleep in the early years is one of those topics everyone has an opinion on, but what do young children actually need?In this episode of Let’s Talk Early Years, I’m joined by…
- Rethinking Induction · 37 min · Řada 4 Epizoda 4Induction is one of the most overlooked policies in early learning. It isn’t a folder handed to a new team member on their first day. It’s the foundation of your culture, your…
- S4 #3 Policies are not Paperwork · 48 min · Řada 4 Epizoda 3You spent weeks updating the policies.The inspector is happy.The file is complete.Now what?In this episode we’re talking about the gap between having a policy and actually using…
- S4 #2 Crisis Management for Leaders in Early Years Setting. · 42 min · Řada 4 Epizoda 2
- S4 #1 Eligibility Isn’t Readiness: The Truth About FS1 Age Changes in the UAE · 30 min · Řada 4 Epizoda 1The new FS1 age eligibility changes in the UAE are raising big questions across the early years sector.In this episode, Melonie Karriem chats with Louise Hurley from Parent…
- S3 #7 Continuous Development, Well-Being and HR Practices with Desma D'Souza and Elrona D'Souza · 34 min · Řada 3 Epizoda 7In this episode of Let’s Talk Early Years, I’m joined again by The HR Sisters, Desma and Elrona D’Souza, for Part 2 of our conversation on the vital role HR plays in building…
- S3 #6 Onboarding, Hiring and Culture in Early Years Settings with HR Sisters · 50 min · Řada 3 Epizoda 6In this insightful episode of Let’s Talk Early Years, I’m joined once again by The HR Sisters, Desma and Elrona D’Souza, to explore why HR is more than policies and procedures…
- S3 #5 The Environment as the Third Teacher — Curating Calm, Curiosity & Connection with Hollie Mayes · 33 min · Řada 3 Epizoda 5In this thoughtful episode of Let’s Talk Early Years, I sit down with Hollie Mayes to explore one of the most powerful, yet often overlooked, influences in early childhood…
- S3 #4 Coaching as Culture — Elevating Early Years Through Reflective Practice with Julie Keyes · 46 min · Řada 3 Epizoda 4In this inspiring episode of Let’s Talk Early Years, I am joined by Julie Keyes to explore how coaching is more than just a skill, it’s a culture shift that can transform early…
- S3 #3 Navigating Difficult Moments Through Intentional Communication with Stephanie Martin · 44 minIn this episode of Let’s Talk Early Years, I sit down with Stephanie Martin to unpack the art of handling tough conversations in early years settings.Whether it’s giving…
- S3 #2 First Impressions Matter: Rethinking Customer Service in Early Years Settings with Orchid Roy · 40 minIn this insightful episode of Let’s Talk Early Years, we sit down with Orchids Roy to explore why customer service isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a core leadership skill in…
- S3 #1 Why Personal Branding Matters in Early Childhood Education with Kelly Lunderberg · 35 minIn this exciting kickoff to Season 3 of Let’s Talk Early Years, we’re joined by personal branding expert Kelly Lundberg to explore why personal branding matters for early years…
- S2 #10 Neurodiversity, Autism and Inclusive Practice in the Early Years with Louise Dawson · 36 minIn this powerful episode of Let’s Talk Early Years, we’re joined by Louise Dawson to explore how early years settings can embrace neurodiversity and truly support all children…
- S2 #9 School Readiness – Debunking the Myths with Letitia Petrie · 37 minIn Episode 9 of Let’s Talk Early Years, we tackle one of the most debated topics in early childhood education—school readiness. What does it really mean for a child to be "ready"…
- S2 #8 Screen Time & Little Minds: Navigating the Impact of Screens on Young Children · 32 minIn Episode 8 of Let’s Talk Early Years, we dive into a crucial conversation about the effects of screen time on young children’s development with Nicole Plumridge, an experienced…
- S2 #7 The Role of Occupational Therapy in Supporting Sensory Development with Laura Reid · 32 minEvery child experiences the world in a unique way, and for some, sensory processing can be a challenge. How can occupational therapy help children develop essential life skills…
- S2 #6 Beautiful Young Mind with Gaurav Saxena · 35 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 6Every child’s mind is filled with curiosity, potential, and the ability to shape the future. But how can we nurture their cognitive and emotional growth during the critical early…
- S2 #5 Beyond the Buzzwords – The Heart of True Inclusion with May Zalat · 37 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 5In this insightful episode, we go beyond the surface of inclusion and explore what it truly means in early years education. Our guest, May Zalat, an expert in inclusive…
- S2 #4 Educators Are Not Superheroes—And That’s Okay! · 41 minTeaching is one of the most rewarding professions, but it’s also demanding. Educators often feel the pressure to be everything—mentor, caregiver, problem-solver, and role…







