Meet Me at the Willow Tree
Meet Me at the Willow Tree
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Meet Me at the Willow Tree is your go-to podcast for insights, stories, and support for early childhood educators and families navigating the journey of raising and caring for young children. Whether you're a passionate early childhood professional or a parent with little ones in care, this podcast creates a welcoming space to connect, learn, and grow together. Tune in for advice, meaningful conversations, connections, and practical tips and information that can be helpful for both educators and families.
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The podcast covers themes such as early childhood education dynamics, social and emotional learning, parental challenges, and the need for systemic improvements in childcare, with episodes exploring topics like financial struggles in the industry and the significance of process art in child development.
Meet Me at the Willow Tree is your go-to podcast for insights, stories, and support for early childhood educators and families navigating the journey of raising and caring for young children. Whether you’re a passionate early childhood professional or a parent with little ones in care, this podcast creates a welcoming space to connect, learn, and grow together. Tune in for advice, meaningful conversations, connections, and practical tips and information that can be helpful for both educators and families.
In this episode, Alexa shares a heartfelt story about her daughter's first drop-off at daycare, exploring the emotional challenges faced by both parents and children during this significant transition. Through the lens of a childcare provider, she reflects on the common experiences of separation anxiety, the importance of reassurance, and the unique dynamics of being both a parent and a teacher. The conversation emphasizes understanding and empathy in the childcare process, offering insights for parents navigating similar situations.
And in my own words: This mini episode features a story written by my daughter's toddler teacher about what happened at the very first drop off. Let's just say it could have gone better!
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