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The Bloom Room: An Early Childhood Podcast

Danica See
Early Childhood Education
Child Development
Children's Rights
Neurodivergence
Emotional Competence
Inclusion
Behavior Management
Education
Education System
Whole Body Listening
Emotional Regulation
Autism
Low-Level Behaviours
Emotional Intelligence
Sensory Processing
Advocacy
Separation Anxiety
Attachment
Behavior Curriculum
Trauma-Informed Practices

Where big feelings are welcome, tricky behaviour isn’t shamed, and early childhood educators finally feel seen.Are you an educator, teacher, or school leader navigating the messy, beautiful world of guiding children’s behaviour, emotions, and sense of belonging? You’ve just found your people.I’m Danica - early childhood mentor and consultant, and your go-to gal for honest, heart-led conversations ... more

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Latest Episodes

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 epi... more

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 aut... more

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 ... more

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 unpa... more

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Recent Guests

Stefanie Hohl
Creator of ABC See, Hear, Do, focused on movement-based early literacy
ABC See, Hear, Do
Episode: EP 40 | The Role of Movement in Learning and Early Literacy Skills with Stefanie Hohl
Sarah Middleton
Advocate and mother of Charlie.
Episode: EP 39 | Whole Body Listening, Masking, and Belonging: A Child’s Perspective with Sarah + Charlie Middleton
Charlie Middleton
A 12-year-old advocate for neurodivergent students.
Episode: EP 39 | Whole Body Listening, Masking, and Belonging: A Child’s Perspective with Sarah + Charlie Middleton
Em Gentle
An educator, mentor, and emotional intelligence coach
Episode: EP 37 | Emotionally Intelligent Educators with Em Gentle
Anna Skates
Passionate advocate for children's rights with experience as a children's librarian and advocate.
Episode: EP 35 | Advocacy Through Everyday Practice: Choosing Courage Over Comfort with Anna Skates
Lauren Mittell
Upper primary teacher and champion for children's rights and social justice
Episode: EP 33 | Whose Voice Counts? Children’s Rights in Education with Lauren Mittell
Cath Fitz
Occupational Therapist and advocate for nature play
Occupational Therapist
Episode: EP 13 | Nature Play + Regulation in the Outdoors
Jacquie Ward
Psychologist specializing in children's behavior
Episode: Ep 12 | Deconstructing Childhood Anger
Renee Mitchell
Director at Goodstart Early Learning
Goodstart Early Learning
Episode: EP 11 | Children’s Council + Honouring Children’s Voices

Hosts

Danica See
Host with a focus on inclusive, kid-centered approaches and emotional development in early childhood.
Danica C.
Host emphasizing practical tools, boundaries, and rights-based perspectives in early education.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Incredibly validating!

    Wow! I feel so seen and validated as a primary school teacher! I am feeling reinspired and refueled to continue making a positive difference in the children's worlds that I reach around me at school and home. Sometimes when you're within a big system you forget the choices and impact you have. I wish all educators could listen, and the people at the top making decisions for our children! <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Littlemadssss
    Australia7 months ago
  • Thoughtful, reflective, curious and heart-led

    Thoughtful, reflective, curious and heart-led. The way we should be stepping into all education moments. The more conversations that happen like this, the better the world will be. Listen and be inspired ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BecomingCollective
    Australia2 years ago
  • Informed and engaging

    Danicas’s podcast covers so many important topics for anyone caring for children. Danica is knowledgeable, passionate and evidence-based and her line up of interviewees is fantastic. An essential listen for any teacher or parent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JessD_1
    Australia2 years ago
  • Totally worth a listen!!

    I love tuning in to The Bloom Room with Danica! All of the conversations I’ve listened to have been very informational & has given me a lot to think about. Danica has a way of keeping the conversation fun, while also getting all of the good nuggets out of her guests. She asks fantastic questions, has a great sense of humor, & really knows what she is talking about! Her guests bring a variety of different backgrounds & experiences that are making a big impact in the world of early childhood educa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sagethyme&spice
    United States2 years ago
  • Quality 👏

    Content is very insightful n a great listen for those in the education industry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sujithk77
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many appreciate the balance of depth and accessibility, with actionable takeaways for classrooms.
Audience notes practical, evidence-informed guidance and engaging guests.
Listeners describe the show as validating and inspiring for educators.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#25
Australia/Education
Apple Podcasts
#21
New Zealand/Education

Talking Points

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EP 34 | Honouring Neurodivergent Play with Simon Airey
Q: How can practitioners make their environments more neuro-affirming?
By conducting a play pattern audit, creating a supportive culture, and normalizing various forms of communication, practitioners can foster a more inclusive environment.
EP 34 | Honouring Neurodivergent Play with Simon Airey
Q: What is neuroaffirming practice and how is it different from traditional practices?
Neuroaffirming practice recognizes different ways of play and communication for neurodivergent children, valuing their unique expressions rather than imposing neurotypical ideas of play.
EP 39 | Whole Body Listening, Masking, and Belonging: A Child’s Perspective with Sarah + Charlie Middleton
Q: What has been the result of the letters you sent out to principals regarding your campaign?
Many principals are not responding to the letters, showing resistance to change despite the need for reform in educational practices.
EP 39 | Whole Body Listening, Masking, and Belonging: A Child’s Perspective with Sarah + Charlie Middleton
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your petition and what made you want to speak up about Whole Body Listening?
The petition came from Charlie's desire to express how rigid listening expectations impacted him as a neurodivergent student.
EP 11 | Children’s Council + Honouring Children’s Voices
Q: If there are some people that are listening today who are feeling really inspired and they want to go away from this discussion and strengthen how they honour children's voices in their practice, can you provide any tips or advice?
Everything comes back to connection, building relationships with children before asking for their opinions, and documenting their voices.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, practitioner-focused show for early childhood educators navigating behavior, emotions, and belonging in the classroom. Episodes center on warm, evidence-informed approaches—balancing boundaries with empathy, fostering genuine belonging, and using practical strategies from movement-based literacy to co-regulation and rights-based frameworks. Guests range from educators and mentors to researchers and advocates, offering concrete tools that listeners can apply tomorrow while validating the real-world challenges of teaching young children. A notable strength is prioritizing educator well-being and sustainable practices, with a clear tilt toward anti-shame, child-centered approaches and inclusive classrooms.

What stands out: a con... more

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1. Stefanie Hohl
2. Sarah Middleton
3. Charlie Middleton
4. Em Gentle
5. Anna Skates
6. Lauren Mittell
7. Cath Fitz
8. Jacquie Ward

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