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Learn Play Thrive Early Education Podcast

Simone Brand
Early Childhood Education
Mindfulness
Child Development
Professional Development
National Quality Standard
Yoga
Education
Reggio Emilia
Early Years Learning Framework
Play-Based Learning
Educational Leadership
Early Childhood Development
Critical Reflection
Picture Books
Children's Development
Friendship
Separation Anxiety
Social Emotional Development
Montessori Education
Children's Literature

Welcome to the Learn Play Thrive Early Eduction podcast! Join us for expert insights and interviews, practical tips and inspiring stories in Early Childhood Education and Care. Whether you are an educator or leader in the sector, this podcast is your go-to resource to discover strategies to foster learning, promote play and empower young minds to thrive.

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PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes150Founded2 years ago
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Welcome to a brand-new episode of Learn Play Thrive’s Little Library mini-series, where host Linda Harrison is joined by Linda Stock—a qualified early childhood educator, therapeutic practitioner, and university lecturer specialising in children’s li... more

In this episode of the Learn Play Thrive podcast, host Simone Brand sits down with Dr. Kaylene Henderson—a medically trained child and adolescent psychiatrist, parenting specialist, and one of Australia’s most trusted early childhood experts. Known f... more

What takes an early childhood service from a group of people working in the same building to a collaborative, ethical community of practice? In this episode of our Navigating the NQS mini-series, host Simone Brand dives straight into the heart of tea... more

In this very special live episode of Learn Play Thrive, host Simone Brand sits down with Aunty Tracey Linn Bostock—a Bundjalung Mulungjali Woman, artist, author and early childhood educator with over 30 years of experience in the sector.

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Recent Guests

Tracey Linn Bostock
Aunty Tracey, a Manjalung Maloon Gully woman, early childhood educator and artist
Inner West Council; Play School Acknowledgement contributor
Episode: Weaving Country into Curriculum
Amanda Menzies
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Jeanette Yoffe
Clinical director of Yoffe Therapy Psychotherapy Practice; founder of the Celia Center in Los Angeles; advocate and expert in foster care and adoption
Yoffe Therapy Psychotherapy Practice; Celia Center
Episode: Building a Bridge to Belonging: Supporting Children in Foster Care and Adoption
Ashleigh Barton
Best-selling children's author
HarperCollins (publisher of the book)
Episode: S2E3 Little Library: What Do You Call Your Mum?
Megan Jones
Clinical psychologist with expertise in child, family mental health, trauma, and attachment-based therapies
Independent clinical practice
Episode: Attachment and Parenting: Where Does It All Fit?
Georgie Dent
CEO of The Parenthood, advocate for children, families and education
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Amanda Macdonald
Early Learning Specialist, Education Services Australia
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Episode: Educator and Exhibitor Voices: ECA Regional, Rural and Remote Early Childhood Forum
Jenny Fay
National Sales Representative, Education National
Education National
Episode: Educator and Exhibitor Voices: ECA Regional, Rural and Remote Early Childhood Forum

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Simone Brand
Host of Learn Play Thrive; involvement with Learn Play Thrive Australia and related educational podcasts
Linda Harrison
Host of Learn Play Thrive Early Education Podcast; multiple roles across Learn Play Thrive network

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Play Provocations #7: Nature Play
Q: So let's start with defining nature play in the context of early childhood education. When we talk about nature play, what does it mean?
Nature play refers to spontaneous, child-led, unstructured play in natural environments using earth materials, which supports hands-on exploration, strengthens executive function, and connects children with sustainability concepts and cultural learning.
Weaving Country into Curriculum
Q: How can services start implementing this approach without being overwhelmed?
Start slowly, build a good rhythm, and cultivate mentors within communities; gradually expand to include more centers and educators as confidence and knowledge grow, ensuringAlways to acknowledge country and land in every step.
Weaving Country into Curriculum
Q: What is your vision for a cultural pedagogy educator exchange program between urban and country Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ECEC services?
The idea is to create a sister center connection that fosters meaningful relationships between children, educators and communities across metropolitan and rural settings, using letters, drawings and shared learning stories to celebrate both similarities and differences while building long-term partnerships.
The Sleep Smart Guide to Safe Rest in ECEC
Q: What are some practical ways educators can support children in their care if they miss a cue?
Use a stop, reset and re-offer approach, reassessing the environment and waiting for the next tired cue before re-engaging, while maintaining consistent messaging to avoid confusion.
The Sleep Smart Guide to Safe Rest in ECEC
Q: What theory-based takeaway would you like our listeners to take?
Adopt an infant mental health approach by considering circle of security as a foundation to support work around sleep, ensuring that emotional needs are met as part of the sleep process.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show delivering hands-on strategies for early childhood education and care. Across recent episodes, listeners hear culturally responsive teaching and Indigenous perspectives, play-based approaches to road safety, safe infant sleep practices, nature play and outdoor learning, and trauma-informed support for foster and adopted children. The discussions consistently blend classroom-level tactics with systems-level insights—covering staffing, policy changes, funding, and service delivery—often featuring authors, educators, policy advocates, and sector leaders who share concrete activities, templates, and resources for immediate implementation. A notable pattern is the mix of classroom provocations (nature, smal... more

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