The Big Hearted Podcast

The Big Hearted Podcast

Hosted by: Victoria Edmond

The Big Hearted Podcast has been created for educators to find inspiration and gather ideas for their own educational practice and to help broaden their perspectives on all aspects from education and care practices,...

Episodes

Breaking Down Slow Pedagogy

Season #4

Hello, my lovely listeners! This week, I’m talking all about slow pedagogy—a mindful, intentional approach to early childhood education. It’s about clearing out the clutter, creating calm spaces, and giving both...
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The Direction of 2025 for BHE

Season #4

Welcome to Season 4 of the Big Hearted Podcast and the beginning of an inspiring 2025! In this first episode of the year, we take a reflective look through what’s to come for Big Hearted Education, with an overarching...
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The Courage to Be Authentic

Season #3

Personal Growth, Vulnerability, and Embracing Limiting Beliefs In this week’s episode of the Big Hearted Podcast, I’m coming to you from my hotel room in downtown Vancouver, and it’s going to be a personal one. After...
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Why The ABC's to FDC?

Season #3

In today’s episode of The Big Hearted Podcast, I’m excited to introduce the upcoming ABCs to FDC course, a free three-night event created to support family day care (FDC) educators with practical strategies for the...
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Taking the Family out of Family Day Care?

Season #3

"Calling BS on 'Taking the Family Out of Family Day Care" Welcome back to the Big Hearted Podcast! In this episode, I tackle a common statement circulating within the family day care community: “They’re taking the...
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Having a look at what is REALLY required

Season #3

In this week’s episode of the Big Hearted Podcast, I delve into the world of documentation in family day care settings, challenging the norms that often lead to unnecessary stress for both educators and children...
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Being a Dependable Person

Season #3

Episode Overview: In this episode, I explore the importance of building strong connections with children and being a dependable figure in their lives, especially in early childhood education settings. I reflect on key...
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Mindfulness in FDC-Finding calm in the chaos

Season #3

Podcast Show Notes: Mindfulness in Family Daycare - Finding Calm in the Chaos In this week’s episode of the Big Hearted Podcast, I’m covering the topic of mindfulness in family day care and how it can help us, as...
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Ade Hoffman and Nature Play All Day

Season #3

Show Notes: Episode with Ade Hoffman – Nature Play All Day Introduction: Welcome to this week’s episode of the Big Hearted Podcast! I’m thrilled to chat with Ade Hoffman from Nature Play All Day in Maine, USA. Ade...
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Beyond Nutrition: Creating Meaningful Food Experiences in FDC

Season #3

Welcome back to the Big Hearted Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of food education with the wonderful Mandy Dos Santos from Little People Nutrition. 🌱🥕 Mandy shares her expertise on how educators...
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The Magic of Mealtimes

Season #3

In this episode, I’m sharing some thoughts on the importance of togetherness during mealtimes in family daycare. Many of us see children arriving in the morning without having had a proper breakfast, often due to the...
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What you should REALLY know

Season #3

In this week’s episode of the Big Hearted Education Podcast, we delve into a crucial conversation about the responsibilities of family day care educators under the National Law and Regulations. Prompted by a recent...
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