Can We Talk?: Conversations In The Early Years

This episode “A Conversation with Ann Pelo on The Thinking Lens & Pedagogical Documentation”, was taken a larger discussion with a community of practice facilitated by Nancy Baverstock and Paola Hohenadel  in which Ann shared insights from her book “From Teaching To Thinking”Ann Pelo is an educator, program consultant and author whose work focuses on reflective pedagogical practice, social justice, ecological teaching, learning and mentoring.Please note, this conversation was taken from a live virtual event, and some parts have been edited to make your listening experience more comfortable.  More conversations with Ann Pelo could be found in episode 9.

This episode “A Conversation with Ann Pelo on Starting From A Place of Vision and Values”, was taken a larger discussion with a community of practice facilitated by Nancy Baverstock and Paola Hohenadel  in which Ann shared insights from her book “From Teaching To Thinking”.Ann Pelo is an educator, program consultant and author whose work focuses on reflective pedagogical practice, social justice, ecological teaching, learning and mentoring.Please note, this conversation was taken from a live virtual event, and some parts have been edited to make your listening experience more comfortable. More conversations with Ann Pelo could be found in Episode 10. 

In this episode “A Conversation with Dr. Jean Clinton”,  you’ll hear Lois Saunders from ASCY have a conversation with Dr. Jean Clinton.Dr. Clinton is a clinical psychiatrist in the Department of Psychology and Behavioural Neuroscience at McMaster University’s Division of Child Psychiatry.  She is also the new author of the book "Love Builds Brains".In this conversation,  Dr. Clinton will share insights into her work as she speaks to the big ideas integrated within the chapters of "Love Build Brains". You’ll also hear key messages about supporting educators in their important role of engaging with families of very young children.  

In today's episode, “A Conversation about understanding and supporting children’s behaviours”, you will hear Natalie Busato, Registered ECE, Social Worker and Behaviour Consultant at ASCY and Joey Fallata, Child and Youth Worker and Behaviour Consultant with Lynwood Charlton and ASCY talk about how parents, caregivers and educators could understand and support children and youth’s behaviours.

In this episode, “A Conversation With New Authors Lorrie McGee Baird and Anne Marie Coughlin”, you will hear Paola Hohenadel from ASCY, have a conversation with Lorrie Baird and Anne Marie Coughlin about their journey in writing and publishing their first book, "Creating a Culture of Reflective Practice: The Role of Pedagogical Leadership in Early Childhood Programs"

In this episode, “A Conversation About Environments and Relationships”, you will hear Paola Hohenadel from ASCY have a conversation with Rosalba Bortolotti of Acorn Collaborative, about how our relationships with children and families impact and support the design of early learning environments. 

In our today's episode, “A Conversation About 10 Tips on Returning and Transitioning to school”, you will hear Natalie Busato, Registered ECE, Social Worker and Behaviour Consultant at ASCY and Joey Fallata, Child and Youth Worker and Behaviour Consultant with Lynwood Charlton and ASCY talk about helping parents, caregivers and educators transition and prepare children for school.

In this episode,  "A Conversation with a Children's Mental Health Support Facilitator" you'll hear Evette Sauriol from ASCY and Natalie Busato, a children's mental health support facilitator, social worker and professional learning consultant from ASCY talk about children's mental health, and their social and emotional wellbeing. We hope you enjoy listening!

In this podcast you'll hear a conversation with a speech language pathologist who answers questions about the role of an SLP,  language development, second-language learners, language delays, how and when to connect with an SLP,  and dispelling myths. This podcast informs parents and early childhood educators. 

In our first episode, “A Conversation About Career Paths and Mentorship”, you will hear Lois Saunders from ASCY and Breann Domjancic, Program Supervisor from Umbrella Family talk about career paths and mentorship.