Early Childhood Australia proudly presents the ECA Podcast, bringing early childhood experts into conversations that matter. Join us in reflection and the sharing of experiences and professional perspectives as we delve into early childhood pedagogy, practice and sector challenges.
In this podcast we will explore how to create a smooth morning routine before school by supporting positive transitions. We will hear from occupational therapy students Maia and Steph who will share their top tips and practical strategies for building an easy, stress-free start to the school day.Â
Visual schedules & social stories:Â ecant.org.auÂ
Positive partnerships:Â https://www.positivepartnerships.com.au/resources/practical-tools-information-sheets
In this podcast, occupational therapy students Steph and Maia will talk to us about the importance of toileting and also share some practical tips to help support children through their toileting adventure.Â
Link to resources: https://www.ecant.org.au/for-families
In this podcast, Early Childhood Specialists Viola and Aline talk to ECA NT Physiotherapist Amy who explains why Allied Health Professionals are so interested in W-sitting, in-toe/out-toe and toe walking. They will help us understand whether children are developing typically in this area and when professional help should be sought, as well as providing practical strategies to support the process.
In this podcast, Early Childhood Specialist ZoÍ outlines information to support and encourage language development for your child. This information has been taken from the Hanen Centre, SPARK training and book, It Takes Two to Talk: A Practical Guide for Parents of Children with Language Delays.
Trauma-informed practice is vital when supporting children and families who have experienced vulnerability. In this episode, we will be taking a close look at how educators can become more confident with using trauma-informed practice.
For our final episode in this series, Associate Professor Kate Highfield and Dr Fiona Scott will share their top tips and practical ways to support families in a digital age. The episode will outline the importance of parent engagement, ongoing conversations, setting expectations and making technology work for your family.
In this episode, we will explore what digital literacy is and why it is important to develop good digital literacy from an early age. Technology itself is continuously evolving and change can be frightening but there are some key skills that children need so they can navigate that world however it may shift. Join Associate Professor Kate Highfield in conversation with Dr Fiona Scott as they explore how literacy has changed in this digital age and what parents need to know to help build childrenâs literacy.
In this series of the ECA Podcast, Partnering with parents in the early years â Tech and Media join Associate Professor Kate Highfield and Dr Fiona Scott, as they discuss current research and explore practical strategies to help build childrenâs digital literacy and support healthy digital engagement. With a focus on supporting parents and carers, this podcast is ideal for parents, carers and educators who are partnering with families in this space.
In this very special episode of the ECA podcast, we talk with Thomas Mayo, a signatory of and advocate for the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Thomas discusses the importance of voting âYesâ in the upcoming referendum to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the Australian Constitutionâa position ECA wholeheartedly supports. He also explains why we owe it to our children, who understand the importance of the Voice, to vote âYesâ.
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