The Bloom Room: An Early Childhood Podcast

Epizodes

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  EP 66 | Firm AND Fair: Finding the Middle Ground in Behaviour Support 14.09.2026 24min

  Come along to my online workshop on October 10: Leading Behaviour With Warm Authority.How do we hold boundaries without becoming harsh - and stay responsive without feeling like we have to let everything go?There can be a real tension between being firm and being fair when we’re working with behaviour. In this episode, I’m unpacking warm authority and what it looks like to bring warmth and steadfastness together, so we can lead with confidence, protect children’s dignity, and respond to the child in front of us without losing the boundary altogether.You’ll hear:✨ Why rights-affirming practice doesn’t mean children always get to choose✨ How warmth and steadfastness work together when we’re holding boundaries✨ Why fair doesn’t always mean every child getting exactly the same response✨ How to work out what genuinely needs to hold (and where there might be room to flex)We can be in control of the situation without trying to be in control of children, and the more confident we become in knowing what needs to hold, where we can flex, and how to stay warm while we lead, the easier it becomes to find that middle ground when behaviour gets hard.Let's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy
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  EP 65 | Is It Really the Child… or Is It the Environment? 07.09.2026 32min

  Why can a child cope beautifully in one environment yet really struggle in another?Behaviour is incredibly contextual, and the spaces children spend their time in can have a much bigger influence on behaviour and regulation than we sometimes realise. In this episode, I’m unpacking why the environment is plays a major role in our behaviour support ecosystem - and why the most useful thing we can change is often what’s happening around the child.You’ll hear:✨ How visual and auditory input can contribute to dysregulation✨ Why opportunities for movement matter - and what happens when children are constantly asked to contain their bodies✨ How spatial flow and bottlenecks can accidentally create behaviour hotspots✨ Why felt safety, relational safety and belonging shape the emotional climate of a spaceThe more we pay attention to where and when behaviour is happening, the better placed we are to notice potential mismatches and to make small, intentional changes that can make things easier for children and educators.Please note - very (very) mild coarse language in this episode.I cover the environment in much greater detail in my guide ‘The Stories of the Space’ - check it out hereLet's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy
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  EP 64 | The Behaviour Cheat Code: Understanding Childhood Temperament 31.08.2026 25min

  Why can two children experience exactly the same thing... and respond completely differently?Temperament gives us a really useful window into how children experience and respond to the world around them, and understanding it can change the way we make sense of behaviour. In this episode, I’m unpacking why I think temperament is one of the closest things we have to a behaviour cheat code.You’ll hear:✨ The three broad temperament types: slow-to-warm, easygoing and spirited✨ The assumptions we can make about each (and why we need to question them)✨ Why understanding temperament gives us some pretty powerful predictive information✨ What goodness of fit means and how we can adapt our support to the child in front of usThe more we understand about the child showing us the behaviour, the better placed we are to anticipate what they might find tricky - and support them through it.I cover temperament in much greater detail in my guide 'Tuning In To Temperament' - check it out hereLet's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy
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  EP 63 | We Need to Talk About Consequences 24.08.2026 20min

  Consequences get a pretty bad rap in behaviour support. Sometimes, fairly so. They’re widely misused, often completely disconnected from learning, and becoming more and more punitive - but consequences and punishment are not the same thing.In this episode, I’m unpacking how consequences can have a place in rights-affirming behaviour support - and become powerful teaching tools - when we use them intentionally.You’ll hear:✨ Three common misconceptions about consequences and accountability✨ The difference between natural, logical and illogical consequences✨ Why consequences are only one tool in a much bigger toolkit✨ When logical consequences can actually support learning (and when they probably won’t)✨ The Five Rs Framework (from Amy McReady) for creating teachable consequencesIf you've ever felt lost with implementing effective consequences, this one’s for you. Let's start to shift our focus from whether consequences are "good" or "bad" to whether they actually help children learn.I cover consequences in much greater detail in my guide 'Consequences Done Differently' - check it out hereLet's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy
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  EP 62 | Who Are Your Marigolds? Finding Your People in Education 17.08.2026 27min

  This is the final episode of The Bigger Than Behaviour Series!There’s a lot about education that feels heavy right now, and this series has made space for that heaviness - but there’s something else I think we need to talk about: the people we move through the system with.In this episode, I’m exploring the idea of finding your Marigolds - the people who help us grow, remind us who we are when things get hard, and give us somewhere safe to put the messy parts of this work.You’ll hear:✨ Why finding your people matters when you’re working within systems you can’t always change✨ Who our Marigolds are - and why we need to look out for pesky walnut trees✨ What my own experiences with both marigolds and walnut trees taught me about whose voices we allow to shape our own✨ Why I believe I wouldn’t be the teacher I am today without my marigoldsThis isn’t a conversation about surrounding ourselves with positive people and pretending the hard stuff isn’t hard. Our people can’t fix the education system, and they can’t remove every barrier or answer the questions we’re carrying.BUTThey can sit beside us in the messy middle without making us more hopeless. They can help us stay connected to our values, our voice, our hope, and the reasons we chose this work in the first place.Please note - very (very) mild coarse language in this episode.Read Find Your Marigold: The One Essential Rule for New Teachers from Jenn GonzalezLet's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy
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  EP 61 | How to Make a Difference When the Education System Feels Broken with Nikki Gleeson 10.08.2026 1h 7min

  It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the challenges facing education right now. I've felt the heaviness, too. When the conversations are about burnout, behaviour, staffing shortages and system-wide change, it's easy to start believing that meaningful change is always somebody else's responsibility.In this episode, I sit down with Nikki - early childhood consultant, mentor and founder of NG Wellbeing Consulting - to explore what happens when we stop waiting for the perfect solution and start recognising the influence we already have.You'll hear:✨ Why "little is better than not at all" has become Nikki's guiding philosophy✨ The role curiosity plays in creating meaningful change✨ Why simple, intentional practice is often more powerful than complex strategies✨ Why leadership isn't just a job title, and that every educator has the capacity to influence change✨ The tension between wanting to do more and not knowing where to start✨ Why hope isn't found in having all the answers, but in taking the next small stepIf you've been listening to this series and feeling the weight of the challenges facing education, I hope this conversation feels like a deep breath.While none of us can change the whole system overnight, we can all be part of changing the experience children have today.Visit Nikki's website: NG Wellbeing ConsultingConnect with Nikki on LinkedInLet's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy
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  EP 60 | It Was Never Meant to Be Us vs. Parents with Abby Thomason 03.08.2026 1h 11min

  It's easy it is to fall into blame - parents blaming educators, educators blaming parents. And when we do? The children miss out. In this episode, I sit down with Abby Thomason from Early Emotions to explore what happens when we stop searching for who's at fault and start exploring what children - and the adults around them - actually need.Together, we unpack why children's mental health is still treated differently from every other area of development, why early intervention shouldn't stop at speech or motor skills, and what happens when educators are expected to carry more than they were ever trained or supported to.We also explore the growing rates of preschool suspension and expulsion, the importance of supporting adults to respond to children's emotions, and why meaningful partnerships between families and educators have never been more important.You'll hear:✨ Why children's mental health deserves the same attention as physical and developmental milestones✨ The gap between identifying concerns and accessing meaningful support✨ Why supporting children starts with supporting the adults around them✨ What rising preschool suspension and expulsion rates reveal about our systems✨ How blame creates distance between educators and families✨ Why genuine partnership is one of the most powerful protective factors for children✨ What gives Abby hope for the future of early childhood educationThis conversation is a reminder that behaviour is never just about the child. Creating better outcomes for children has never been about choosing between parents and educators; it's about building systems where both feel supported enough to stand on the same side.Connect with Abby on Insta @earlyemotionsDownload Abby's free guide - Navigating Little People's Big EmotionsLet's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy
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  EP 59 | What Do the NDIS Changes Really Mean For Early Childhood? with Dave Jereb 27.07.2026 1h 19min

  Over the past few months, you've probably heard bits and pieces about the changes to the NDIS and the introduction of Thriving Kids. But what do these changes actually mean for children, families, and the educators supporting them every day?In this episode, I sit down with occupational therapist, author, and founder of Move About Therapy Services, Dave Jereb, to unpack the changes that are coming and the ripple effect they could have across early childhood settings and schools. Together, we explore what meaningful inclusion really looks like, why changing the environment is often more powerful than trying to change the child, and what educators can do when the support around children starts to shift.You'll hear:✨ What the NDIS changes and Thriving Kids could mean for children, families, and educators✨ Why participation - not just therapy - is at the heart of supporting children well✨ What true inclusion looks like beyond simply being present in the classroom✨ Why changing the environment is often the quickest and most respectful way to support behaviour✨ How small shifts in connection, expectations, and meaningful engagement can transform a child's day✨ Why educators need greater support, collaboration, and training if we want inclusion to be successfulThis conversation is honest, thought-provoking and, ultimately, hopeful. If you've been wondering what these policy changes might mean for your space, or you've ever found yourself asking how we can better support every child without burning out educators in the process, this episode is for you.Visit Dave's Instagram @moveabout.otBuy Dave's book - Challenging The Story: A Surprisingly Simple Approach to Supporting Children with Challenging BehavioursLet's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy
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  EP 58 | Are We Preparing New Educators For the Reality Of Behaviour Support? with Chloe Cao 20.07.2026 41min

  University teaches you the theory, but what happens when you step into a real classroom?In this episode, I sit down with Chloe - a recently graduated early childhood educator - to explore the gap between what we're taught at university and what it actually feels like to support children, families and colleagues in the real world.You'll hear:✨ What surprised Chloe most when she stepped from university into the classroom✨ The invisible mental and emotional load that no textbook can prepare you for✨ Why understanding behaviour and responding to behaviour are two very different skills✨ The role mentors play in shaping confident, capable educators✨ Where Chloe believes universities are preparing educators well - and where there are still important gaps✨ Why working alongside families is often far more complex than we expectThis conversation is honest, thoughtful and incredibly reassuring. Whether you're a new educator finding your feet, a mentor supporting the next generation, or an experienced teacher reflecting on your own journey, I think you'll find yourself somewhere in Chloe's story.Connect with Chloe on RedNote (her ID is 602288284)Let's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy
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  EP 57 | Could Love Be What's Missing in Education? with Sarah Louise Nelson 13.07.2026 52min

  Most of us begin this work because we care deeply about children but, at some point, many of us discover that caring isn't as simple as we thought.In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Louise Nelson - early childhood educator, researcher, university lecturer and PhD candidate - to explore the concept of professional love, and why relationships aren't just a nice addition to education; they're the foundation that everything else is built upon.You'll hear:✨ What professional love really means (and why it's so often misunderstood)✨ Why relationships are an ethical commitment, not just a teaching strategy✨ The connection between professional love, behaviour support and belonging✨ How compassion fatigue changes the way we show up for children✨ Why care has become undervalued in education, despite being essential for learning✨ Why reconnecting with the relational heart of our work gives Sarah Louise hope for the future of early childhoodThis conversation is thoughtful, challenging and incredibly hopeful. If you've ever wondered how to keep caring deeply without losing yourself in the process, or what it really means to bring love into professional practice, this episode will leave you thinking long after it ends.Connect with Sarah Louise on LinkedInLet's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy
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  EP 56 | Quality vs. Compliance: Who Chooses? with Narelle Nettelbeck 06.07.2026 58min

  Quality has become one of the most talked-about words in early childhood education but, somewhere along the way, many educators have been left wondering whether we're actually creating quality - or simply chasing it.In this episode, I sit down with Narelle Nettelbeck of Bugs and Bare Feet - early childhood consultant, mentor, and educator with more than three decades of experience - to explore what happens when compliance, expectations, and constant pressure start pulling us away from the very things that matter most.You'll hear:✨ Why so many educators feel trapped between compliance and meaningful practice✨ The difference between chasing quality and creating it✨ How curiosity can become a catalyst for change✨ Why asking "why?" might be one of the bravest things educators can do✨ The impact of compassion fatigue and how to find joy in the work again✨ Why educators need permission to trust themselves, their strengths, and their professional judgementThis conversation is hopeful, grounding, and deeply reassuring. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by expectations, questioned whether you're doing enough, or wondered if quality has become more about paperwork than people, this episode is for you.Visit Narelle's website Bugs and Bare FeetLet's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy
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  EP 55 | Behaviour Isn't The Real Issue with SproutED Consulting 29.06.2026 1h 16min

  There’s a lot of conversation right now about children who aren’t coping at school - but what if the real question is whether the system is still meeting the needs of the children it's designed to serve?In this episode, I sit down with Brooke and Gemma - educators, consultants, university lecturers, and homeschooling parents - to explore what happens when children don't fit neatly within traditional schooling, and why so many families find themselves searching for alternatives.You'll hear:✨ Why some families feel pushed towards homeschooling (rather than choosing it)✨ The assumptions we make about learning, success, and what children need to thrive✨ Why behaviour, engagement, and school refusal are far more complex than they appear✨ The tension between control, compliance, and genuine connection✨ What happens when children's needs change but systems struggle to evolve✨ Why trust might be one of the most overlooked ingredients in educationThis conversation isn't about homeschooling versus school - it's about asking bigger questions about belonging, flexibility, purpose, and whether we're creating environments that truly work for the children in front of us. If you've ever found yourself wondering why some children seem to struggle so deeply within systems that work for others, this conversation will give you plenty to think about. Visit Brooke + Gemma's Instagram @sproutedconsultingVisit their websiteLet's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy
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  EP 54 | The Weight of School Leadership with Jenny Cole 23.06.2026 53min

  What happens when passion, commitment, and hard work still don't feel like enough?In this episode, I speak with Jenny - educator, leadership consultant, strengths practitioner, and self-described recovering principal - about burnout, leadership, emotional intelligence, and the impossible expectations many people in education are carrying.You'll hear:✨ Why so many educators and leaders are doing their best but still feel like they're falling short✨ What Jenny learnt from experiencing burnout as a school principal✨ The hidden pressures school leaders are carrying behind the scenes✨ Why emotional intelligence is one of the most important leadership skills we can develop✨ How understanding our strengths can change the way we work and lead✨ Why the system may be struggling, but the people aren'tThis conversation is thoughtful, honest, and surprisingly hopeful. If you've ever felt like you're carrying too much, questioning whether you're enough, or wondering who supports the people holding everyone else, this one's for you.Connect with Jenny on Insta @positivelybeamingjennyPurchase Jenny's new book Teach, Lead or LeaveLet's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy
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  EP 53 | Is Teaching An Impossible Job? with Amity from Nestwise Education 15.06.2026 58min

  What do we do when the problems feel bigger than any one person can solve?In this episode, I speak with Amity - teacher, literacy specialist, researcher, and homeschooling parent - about the tension between seeing what's not working in education and still choosing to show up with hope.Together, we explore what happens when we zoom out and look at the bigger picture, the danger of slipping into blame, and why meaningful change often starts with much smaller actions than we give ourselves credit for.You'll hear:✨ How children, educators, and schools are often being asked to do the impossible✨ The role that belonging, inclusion, and advocacy play in children's experiences of school✨ How deficit thinking keeps us focused on problems instead of possibilities✨ Why one person was never meant to fix the entire education system✨ The ripple effect of small moments, small actions, and small acts of courage✨ What it looks like to stay hopeful when the work feels overwhelmingThis conversation left me feeling lighter, steadier, and reminded that meaningful change doesn't happen because one person fixes everything. It happens because lots of people keep showing up in small but important ways.Connect with Amity on Insta @nestwiseathome @nestwiseeducationLet's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy
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  EP 52 | The Impossible Standard of the “Good Teacher” with Carissa Lee 08.06.2026 59min

  Teaching has a funny way of becoming more than a job. For many of us, it becomes part of our identity and the way we measure our worth. In this episode, I sit down with Carissa - former teacher, school leader, coach, and mum - to explore what happens when our identity becomes tangled up in being a "good teacher", and why so many educators carry impossible expectations of themselves.Together, we unpack the pressure to be everything to everyone, the self-sacrifice that often gets mistaken for commitment, and why learning to separate who we are from what we do can be one of the hardest lessons of all.You'll hear:✨ Why so many educators tie their worth to productivity and achievement✨ What motherhood taught Carissa about identity, self-worth, and success✨ The hidden pressures behind being a "good teacher"✨ How comparison, perfectionism, and external judgement keep us stuck✨ Why self-awareness and self-trust matter more than having all the answers✨ The power of small ripples and why change doesn't have to be huge to matterThis conversation is honest, vulnerable, and deeply reassuring. If you've ever felt like you're not doing enough, not being enough, or carrying the weight of impossible expectations, this one's for you.Connect with Carissa on Insta @whole_brain_classroomDownload Carissa's freebie: A Simple Way to Check-In With Yourself As a Teacher (Without the Guilt)Let's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy
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  EP 51 | Is the Education System Stuck? 01.06.2026 17min

  A few weeks ago, I shared a post on Instagram that struck a nerve by giving voice to something many of us had been quietly carrying: the feeling that something isn't sitting right in education right now (check out the post here).In this opening episode of The Bigger Than Behaviour Series, I unpack the thoughts, questions, and grief that inspired the series in the first place. I ponder what happens when children, families, educators, and leaders are all struggling, but we're too busy pointing fingers to see the bigger picture.You'll hear:✨ Why labelling my feelings as grief allowed me to get a good sense of the tension I'm carrying✨ The blame cycle that keeps showing up in conversations about children, families, educators, and schools✨ Why behaviour has never felt simple enough to be explained by a single cause✨ What happens when children's circumstances change, but our systems don't✨ The question I can't stop asking: is the education system stuck?✨ Why I haven't yet reached the point of sheer hopelessnessThis episode is a little different from my usual content. It's personal, vulnerable, and probably raises more questions than it answers. If you've ever found yourself wondering whether it's just you, whether anyone else is carrying these thoughts, or whether education feels harder than it used to, I think you'll find yourself in this conversation.Let's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy
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  EP 50 | What Warm Authority Looks Like: Rethinking Discipline in the Early Years 15.12.2025 29min

  Warm authority isn’t about controlling children - and it’s not about “letting them get away with things” either.In the final episode for Season 4, I dig into one of the most misunderstood aspects of behaviour support: what it means to hold your authority without slipping into power-over or permissiveness. This is the episode I wish every educator and assistant could hear before heading into a new year.You’ll hear:✨ The critical difference between discipline and punishment✨ Why high warmth and high expectations is the sweet spot for behaviour support✨ The expectation gap: how unrealistic adult expectations derail connection✨ What warm authority actually sounds and looks like in real moments✨ How to lead with swagger (without threats, bribes, or giving in)This one is packed with powerful mindset shifts, real-life scripts, and supportive scaffolding. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck between being too soft or too strict, this is your roadmap back to confident, calm leadership.Let's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy
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  EP 49 | Belonging is More Than Inclusion: What Children Tell us Matters Most to Them 08.12.2025 30min

  Just because a child is included doesn’t mean they feel they belong.In this powerful episode, I dig into what belonging actually looks and feels like for children - beyond the buzzword, the policies, and the Pinterest-perfect classroom. Drawing on compelling Australian research and real-world reflection, I unpack the difference between showing up and feeling held, and how our beliefs and biases shape belonging more than we realise.You’ll hear:🤝 How children define belonging - and what helps them feel like they belong🤝 The everyday language, routines and rituals that quietly send the message “you matter here”🤝 How to navigate a child’s sense of belonging when you’re not feeling connected to them🤝 How your inner stories about “challenging” behaviour can shape who feels worthy of belonging🤝 6 tangible ways to bring belonging to life through environment, identity, rituals, and relationshipIf you’re someone who wants to move from saying belonging matters to making it matter, this one’s for you.ArticlesBelonging in their words: Exploring early childhood perspectives using the draw, write, tell methodStarting school in Australia: What gives young children a sense of school belonging?Let's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy
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  EP 48 | The Benefits of Music for Children’s Wellbeing and Social-Emotional Development 01.12.2025 24min

  What if the most powerful co-regulation tool in your room didn’t cost a cent?Music has always mattered - and in early learning, it’s more than fun; it’s nervous system work. It’s behaviour support. It’s belonging in action.In this episode, I unpack the neuroscience, research and real-world power of music in early childhood settings and why it's one of the most under-utilised wellbeing tools we have.You’ll hear:🎵 How music regulates the nervous system, even before words do🎵 What the research says about music and social-emotional learning🎵 Simple, spontaneous ways to embed music into your daily practice🎵 How music supports identity, agency and rights-based participation🎵 Practical musical cues, rhythms and reflection ideas to try tomorrowThis episode is for you if you’ve ever felt like your days are chaotic, transitions are tricky, or you want to do more behaviour support without raising your voice. It's also for you if you’re curious about how music can support inclusion, belonging, and the emotional development of every child - especially those who don’t yet have the words.Let's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy
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  EP 47 | Using Rewards Without Wrecking Intrinsic Motivation: What Actually Works 17.11.2025 28min

  Stickers. Marble jars. Token systems. Oh my!They're everywhere in early childhood - and for good reason. Rewards often work - but what are they really teaching children? And what if we’re using them in ways that create more problems down the track?In this episode, I unpack the biggest myths about rewards and give you six practical, research-aligned ways to use them without crushing motivation, connection, or community.You’ll hear: 🪄The problem with how rewards are often studied (and what’s missing from the data).🪄Three myths about rewards that just won’t die (and why they’re so sticky).🪄 Six practical ways to use rewards well, without relying on bribes or behaviour scripts.🪄The difference between “supporting behaviour” and “controlling it.”🪄 Why praise matters and how to use it to build self-worth, not just win approval.Whether you’re pro, anti, or somewhere in the murky middle, this episode will give you clarity and confidence to use rewards with intention; not just habit.Helpful linksDownload my free guide Navigating Rewards When You’re Expected to Use Reward SystemsPurchase my Behaviour Bites guide More Than “Good Job”: A Practical Guide to Praise That Builds Lifelong LearnersLet's Connect!Want to feel joy in your teaching again (and not like you're spending every moment putting out behaviour spot fires)? Join the waitlist for my course: The Behaviour ResetWant to know how to respond to baffling behaviours better? Download my free guide with 90 behaviour scriptsJoin me on Instagram: @littlebloom.consultancy