Welcome to The Bloom Room!
Are you an early childhood educator, teacher or school leader looking for support in understanding and guiding children’s behaviour, big feelings and belonging? The Bloom Room is the ultimate podcast for early childhood education enthusiasts like you!
Join me, Danica See, early childhood mentor and consultant, as I explore the fascinating and complex world of holistic child development, share evidence-informed and practical strategies to navigate working with and supporting young children’s behaviour and big feelings, and delve into insightful discussions with not only experts in the field but the people just like you working on the ground.
With The Bloom Room, you'll stay on top of current evidence, join a supportive community, and gain the knowledge and tools to nurture the growth and well-being of every single child in your care with fresh episodes every second Tuesday.
LATEST EPISODES
EP 14 | Coming Together to Support Children Experiencing Anxiety
On today’s episode I speak with Kathryn Hackman, founder of the Courageous Kids app.
EP 13 | Nature Play + Regulation in the Outdoors
On today’s episode, I speak with Cath Fitzhardinge, an OT who is a strong advocate of nature play and children spending time outdoors.
EP 12 | Deconstructing Childhood Anger
On today’s episode I speak with Jacquie Ward, a psychologist and all round beautiful soul.
EP 11 | Children’s Council + Honouring Children’s Voices
On today’s episode I speak with Renee Mitchell (Director) and Charmaine Greenwood (Assistant Director) of Goodstart Early Learning in Red Hill, Queensland.
EP 10 | A Conversation on Rethinking Dominant Education Practices
On today’s episode I speak with Simon Airey, who you may know from instagram as Simon Inclusion Teacher (formerly known as Sassy Supply).
EP 9 | Sensory Processing + the Sensory Lens
On today’s episode, I speak with Michaelene Kearney from The Teachers OT about an incredibly powerful and transformational lens that we can adopt when it comes to supporting children’s behaviour - the sensory processing lens.
EP 8 | Neuro-Affirming Practice + the Lived Experience
On today’s episode I speak with Annabel Tannenbaum from Thriving Minds Education about her advocacy of neuro-affirming practice in education.
Ep 7 | Child Safety & Abuse Prevention Education
On today’s episode, I speak with Kristi McVee, the founder of Child Abuse Prevention + Education Australia (CAPE), about child safety and abuse prevention education.
EP 6 | Becoming Early Years Champions: Leadership in the Early Years
On today’s episode I speak with Amie Fabry from The Learning Future about her work and advocacy in early years leadership. More than this, Amie goes deep into discussing how we can each become a champion in the early years.
EP 5 | Do We Need a Behaviour Curriculum?
On today’s episode I speak with Em Gentle from The Grad Guide. Em and I joke that we’re the same person as we so often share the same views, values, beliefs and frustrations as one another.
EP 4 | Attachment in the Early Years
On today’s episode I speak with Elise Disher - an early childhood consultant and teacher with oodles of experience in supporting not only young children but the families and educators that support them.
EP 3 | Unpacking Separation Anxiety
On today’s episode I speak with Jess Demetrious, the founder of Raising Resilience Mornington Peninsula.
Ep 2 | 9 ½ Pivotal Moments That Changed How I Support Behaviour
In this episode we’re going to get to know each other - very well! Prepare for vulnerability, warm fuzzies and challenging moments.
Ep 1 | A Taste of Things to Come
Welcome to the Bloom Room. Join me, Danica See, an early childhood education mentor and consultant, as I delve into the wonderful world of early childhood education with heart, humour and community.
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