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The Everything ECE Podcast

Carla Ward
Early Childhood Education
Child Development
Play-Based Learning
Professional Development
Literacy
Weapon Play
Teaching Strategies
Burnout
Boundaries
Play
Mental Health
Childhood Education
Family Communication
Consequences
Autonomy
Emotional Literacy
Reflective Practice
Self-Esteem
Education
Encouragement

The Everything ECE Podcast is for early childhood educators, preschool teachers, and childcare professionals who want to grow intentionally and take meaningful action. Host Carla Ward shares real-life insights, expert interviews, and practical strategies to support your work in childcare centres, preschools, and kindergartens. From play-based learning to leadership, each episode helps you stay ins... more

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In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Carla is joined by Jessica Karpathios, founder of The Curious Educator Collective, to make pedagogical leadership feel less like an abstract title and more like the work that happens in a classroom.

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In this Dear Carla episode, an educator writes in about confidence, imposter syndrome and the pressure they feel to appear confident while leading their team.

Carla challenges the idea that good leadership requires having all the answers and talks a... more

In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Carla Ward explores block play, provocations, three-dimensional learning, problem-solving, and what can happen when children are given more time and space to build, experiment and figure things out.

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In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, Carla is joined by Pat Rumbaugh, better known as the Play Lady, for a conversation about why play belongs to adults as much as it does to children.

Pat spent 30 years as a physical education teacher and... more

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Pat Rumbaugh
Play Lady; founder of Let's Play America; author
Let's Play America
Episode: #261: Adults Need Play Too with Pat Rumbaugh
Cheryl Sutherland
Speaker, author and founder of PleaseNotes
PleaseNotes
Episode: #259: Building Self-Trust Through Journaling with Cheryl Sutherland
Saira Remtulla
Founder of Connected Start; educator with Toronto District School Board
Connected Start
Episode: #258: How to Have a Great Circle Time with Saira Remtulla
Hayley Peacock
Creator of Playoneering; CEO/founder of related educational ventures
Playoneering; Hayley Peacock Education
Episode: #255: Playoneering: The Future of Education with Hayley Peacock
Heather Jackson
Founder of The Sunflower School; mentor, researcher, and host of Actions of Play Podcast
The Sunflower School
Episode: #254: Building a Legacy with Heather Jackson
Megan Wuerfel
Founder of the ECE Exchange
ECE Exchange
Episode: #253: Beyond the Diploma with Megan Wuerfel
Cara Tyrrell
Early language expert, educator, linguist; author of Talk to Them Early and Often; creator of Talking Triangle Framework
Independent researcher/author
Episode: #252: Building Connection Through Language with Cara Tyrrell
Victoria Armstrong
Early learning consultant with almost 20 years of experience as an educator and advocate for children's artistic expression
Side By Side Consulting Services
Episode: #251: Understanding Process Art with Victoria Armstrong
Jaime Mann
Leadership speaker and facilitator
Jaime Mann (brand/firm unspecified)
Episode: #250: The Conversations We Keep Avoiding with Jaime Mann

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Carla Ward
Host of The Everything ECE Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • A must for ECEs!

    Carla’s podcast breaks down the latest science and theories for early childhood education in this practical podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    livandluna
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this show!

    This show discusses all the topics that have to do with early childhood education and some. Super super insightful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ispyrtoeducate
    Canada2 years ago

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Covers a broad range of timely topics from burnout to leadership in a supportive, practical way.
Guests bring actionable strategies that teachers can try next week.
Energetic host with practical, science-backed insights for everyday ECE work.

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#263: How Do I Actually Feel Confident? | Dear Carla
Q: Dear Carla, how can I keep the confidence flowing through me in the face of imposter syndrome?
Acknowledge that confidence is a journey, and don't expect a fix overnight. Build trust with your team by showing up, listening, and being willing to say 'I don't know' or 'I'll find out.' Pair positive self-talk with tangible receipts—documenting praise, thank-you notes, and small wins—and combine that with practical steps like preparing, learning, and seeking external leadership resources. Start with one small habit—like the high-five mirror exercise or a single Post-it noting your strengths—and gradually add more as you grow more comfortable.
#259: Building Self-Trust Through Journaling with Cheryl Sutherland
Q: How does journaling help us build self-trust?
By listening to our intuition, combining subconscious insights with conscious decisions, and treating journaling as a practice of checking in with what feels right, we build a reliable inner compass that guides choices and reduces fear-based actions.
#260: Supporting a Child with Selective Mutism? | Dear Carla
Q: Dear Carla, I am an SEIT, and this year I will be working with a young four-year-old who has selective mutism. Any ideas?
Approach the child through relationship and observation first, using nonverbal communication, visual supports, and peer interactions to build a sense of belonging. Collaborate with the family and professionals, and avoid pressuring the child to speak; instead, create a safe environment where the child can reveal their voice at their own pace.
#253: Beyond the Diploma with Megan Wuerfel
Q: How can someone start finding their 'superpower' and move into training or coaching?
Identify what you love doing in the classroom, document successful practices and transformations, and gradually expand through mentorship, collaboration, and building a portfolio of trainings and offerings.
#253: Beyond the Diploma with Megan Wuerfel
Q: How many years of experience are needed before someone can advise others at a large scale?
About five years of experience is a good benchmark, though it also depends on the program's structure and the breadth of experiences the educator has encountered.

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1. Pat Rumbaugh
2. Cheryl Sutherland
3. Saira Remtulla
4. Hayley Peacock
5. Heather Jackson
6. Megan Wuerfel
7. Cara Tyrrell
8. Victoria Armstrong

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