Everything Early Childhood

• Tummy time to Walking with Dr Trevor Carlson

  In this episode of Everything Early Childhood, Leeza is joined by Dr. Trevor Carlson, paediatric physiotherapist and founder of Therapy Kids, to explore the foundational stages of infant and toddler movement, from tummy time to crawling, standing, and those incredible first steps. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or carer, Trevor shares practical, down-to-earth guidance to support every child’s physical development confidently and playfully. If you’ve ever wondered when to worry, what to look for, or how to encourage movement in natural and engaging ways, this episode is a must-listen. To find out more about Therapy Kids: www.tummytimetowalking.com [email protected]

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• Nurturing Little Wise One's: Mindfulness in Early Childhood with Vicki Scheafer

  In this heart-centered episode of Everything Early Childhood, Leeza sits down with Vicki Scheafer, founder of Little Wise One, to explore how mindfulness and movement can transform early childhood spaces. Vicki shares her journey from teaching Kinder Dance in her local community to creating affirmation cards, guided journals, and her latest book, A Mindful Child, supporting educators and families to help children feel seen, heard, worthy, and loved. Together, we explore: ✨ Why mindfulness and movement are powerful tools for young children. ✨ Simple ways educators can integrate mindful moments into busy days. ✨ The importance of nurturing emotional intelligence and resilience in children. ✨ Practical tips for bringing calm, connection, and presence into your classrooms. ✨ Stories of the incredible impact mindfulness can have on a child’s wellbeing. Vicki’s warmth and wisdom will leave you feeling inspired to hold space for the little wise ones in your care and to embrace mindfulness in your own daily practice.

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• How to handle the emotional rollercoaster of Early Childhood Leadership

  In this heartfelt solo episode, Leeza answers a powerful question submitted by one of our listeners: "How do you deal with the emotional rollercoaster of leadership in early childhood?" Let’s face it—leading in early childhood education isn’t just about policies, procedures, or planning cycles. It’s about people. And that means navigating daily emotional highs and lows that no leadership course can truly prepare you for. In this episode, Leeza shares 5 practical, real-life strategies she uses to stay grounded, present, and emotionally regulated—even on the toughest days. You'll hear: What causes emotional overwhelm in ECE leadership How to protect your energy while still being a supportive leader Simple mindset shifts that make a big difference Tools to help you respond, not react, in high-pressure moments Encouragement if you're feeling tired, torn, or tapped out Whether you’re a centre director, educational leader, or aspiring owner—this episode is for every leader who carries the emotional weight of the team and the children they serve. 🎧 Tune in now and give yourself permission to be human, while leading with heart and consistency.

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• EOFY Planning - Let’s Talk Numbers in our Early Childhood Business

  In this episode, Leeza breaks down what every child care owner needs to know before June 30 — from the Worker Retention Payment and upcoming wage increases, to how to financially prepare your service for the year ahead. You’ll get: Clarity on the WRP deadlines and what to action now A real talk on what this funding really means for your business An EOFY checklist to get your finances sorted Tips to lead with both your head and heart in tough financial times Plus, Leeza shares what’s (still) unknown about 2026 and why knowing your numbers is knowing your future.

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• Unlocking Literacy Through Movement with Stefanie Hohl

  In this episode of Everything Early Childhood, Leeza Browne is joined by educator and author Stefanie Hohl, creator of ABC See, Hear, Do. A phonics program that integrates movement and play to help children learn to read. Designed for early learning professionals and parents, this episode explores how multi-sensory, movement-based approaches can better support young learners especially those who don’t thrive with traditional, sit-down methods. Together, Leeza and Stefanie unpack: What multi-sensory learning really looks like in action Why movement matters in early literacy development How to support children who are reluctant, disengaged, or always on the move What educators should stop doing when it comes to teaching reading How to foster confidence, joy, and curiosity through intentional literacy practices Whether you're an educational leader, director, or educator on the floor, this episode will shift the way you think about early reading and offer practical, child-led strategies that you can bring into your programs right away. 🎧 Tune in and let’s reimagine literacy—through the lens of movement, connection, and fun. 🌐 Learn more: abcseeheardo.com Follow Stefanie: @abcseeheardo

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