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Let's Talk Early Years

Melonie Karriem
Early Childhood Education
Child Development
Waldorf Education
Holistic Education
Ritual
Repetition
Self-Regulation
Conscious Parenting
Rhythm In Education
Parent Coaching
Environmental Activism
Occupational Therapy
Screen Time
Play-Based Learning
Nursery Education
Inclusion In Early Childhood Education
Mental Health
Personal Branding
Parent Education
Education

The UAE’s first Early Childhood Education & Leadership podcast! Conversations with experts & industry professionals addressing the early years community

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes24Foundeda year ago
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Education for KidsKids & Family

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In this episode of Let’s Talk Early Years, I sit down with Stephanie Martin to unpack the art of handling tough conversations in early years settings.Whether it’s giving feedback, resolving conflict, or leading with empathy under pressure, how we com... more

In this insightful episode of Let’s Talk Early Years, we sit down with Orchids Roy to explore why customer service isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a core leadership skill in early childhood settings.From the moment a parent walks through the door, im... more

In this exciting kickoff to Season 3 of Let’s Talk Early Years, we’re joined by personal branding expert Kelly Lundberg to explore why personal branding matters for early years educators — and how to harness it to grow your impact and career.

Whethe... more

In this powerful episode of Let’s Talk Early Years, we’re joined by Louise Dawson to explore how early years settings can embrace neurodiversity and truly support all children.

What does inclusion look like in action—not just on paper? How can we mo... more

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Louise Dawson
A passionate advocate for neurodiversity and inclusion, and head of inclusion in early childhood education.
Louise Dawson Inclusion
Episode: S2 #10 Neurodiversity, Autism and Inclusive Practice in the Early Years with Louise Dawson
Letitia Petrie
Inclusion specialist with a background in occupational therapy, focusing on early years education.
Inclusive Beginnings
Episode: S2 #9 School Readiness – Debunking the Myths with Letitia Petrie
Nicole Plumridge
Board certified behavior analyst with over 10 years of experience.
Episode: S2 #8 Screen Time & Little Minds: Navigating the Impact of Screens on Young Children
Laura Reid
Lead occupational therapist at Genesis in Dubai Science Park, specializing in pediatric therapy and sensory development.
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Episode: S2 #7 The Role of Occupational Therapy in Supporting Sensory Development with Laura Reid
Gaurav Saxena
Author of 'A Beautiful Young Mind' focusing on children's mental health and well-being.
Cognizil
Episode: S2 #6 Beautiful Young Mind with Gaurav Saxena
May Zalat
An educator from Egypt with over a decade of experience focused on early years inclusivity, driven by her personal journey as a mother of a child with Down syndrome.
IECE (Inclusion and Early Childhood Education)
Episode: S2 #5 Beyond the Buzzwords – The Heart of True Inclusion with May Zalat
Mirna Bolmanac
Founder of One Way to Harmony, NLP coach and advocate for women's well-being
Episode: S2 #4 Educators Are Not Superheroes—And That’s Okay!
Nazia Mirza
Experienced early years educator and stress management coach
Episode: S2 #4 Educators Are Not Superheroes—And That’s Okay!
Magda Bolin
Mental agility expert and former nurse specializing in stress and burnout solutions
Episode: S2 #4 Educators Are Not Superheroes—And That’s Okay!

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Melanie Karim
Host of discussions centered on early childhood education, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and professional development.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • A first for the UAE !

    A valuable and important resource for educators and leaders in Early years education!

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    Asya’s nursery
    United Arab Emirates7 months ago

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#8 The Magic of Forest Schools with Autumn O’ Brien
Q: What would Forest School look like in a place like Dubai?
Forest School can be adapted to local landscapes, even in Dubai, by utilizing spaces like balconies and local parks.
S2 #7 The Role of Occupational Therapy in Supporting Sensory Development with Laura Reid
Q: How would we as educators identify that a challenge goes beyond settling into a new environment?
If usual interventions for a couple of weeks do not show change, it might be time to seek help.
S2 #7 The Role of Occupational Therapy in Supporting Sensory Development with Laura Reid
Q: What are some of the common challenges that you are addressing?
The big influx is emotional regulation, picky eating, and social anxiety in children.
S2 #6 Beautiful Young Mind with Gaurav Saxena
Q: How do adults create stress for children?
Adults create stress for children by imposing expectations and concerns about future outcomes, like being on time or performing in school, which children might not inherently worry about.
S2 #6 Beautiful Young Mind with Gaurav Saxena
Q: What is mental first aid?
Gaurav Saxena explains that mental first aid is the initial response to mental health issues, similar to physical first aid in emergencies, where one needs to identify and respond appropriately to the signs of distress in a child.

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1. Louise Dawson
2. Letitia Petrie
3. Nicole Plumridge
4. Laura Reid
5. Gaurav Saxena
6. May Zalat
7. Mirna Bolmanac
8. Nazia Mirza

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