The Bloom Room: An Early Childhood Podcast
The Bloom Room is a podcast for early childhood educators, teachers, and school leaders who support young children's behaviour, emotions, and sense of belonging. Host Danica See, an early childhood mentor and consultant, leads honest conversations that go beyond sticker charts and surface-level strategies. Each episode offers evidence-informed tools, expert interviews, and practical guidance for responding to tricky behaviour without shame. The show also provides validation and reflection for educators at any career stage. New episodes are released weekly on Tuesdays.
Episodes
EP 70 | Are We Expecting Too Much From Children? My Take on Developmentally Aligned Expectations
Are we expecting too much from children, or have we become a little too attached to what they should be able to do?From sitting through group time to navigating transitions and managing big feelings, there are a whole lot of expectations we place on children based on their age and what we think they should be capable of. In this episode, I'm unpacking why I prefer the term developmentally aligned
EP 69 | Is Saying “Good Job” Really That Bad? When Praise Helps (and When It Doesn't)
When did praising children become so dang controversial?!There’s a lot of noise around praise, from warnings about “good job” destroying intrinsic motivation to advice that we should avoid praise altogether. In this episode, I’m unpacking what the research actually tells us about praise, when it can be genuinely useful, and how we can use it as meaningful feedback without turning it into approval
EP 68 | What If We Scaffolded Behaviour Like We Scaffold Learning?
What if we scaffolded children’s behaviour in the same way we already scaffold every other area of their learning?As educators, we understand that knowing how to do something and being able to do it independently aren’t necessarily the same thing but, when it comes to behaviour, we can forget this pretty quickly. In this episode, I’m taking Vygotsky’s ideas around scaffolding and the Zone of Proxi
EP 67 | What Are We Missing When Behaviour Strategies Don’t Work?
Why can we have hundreds of behaviour strategies at our fingertips and still find ourselves wondering what the heck to actually do when behaviour gets hard?Strategies absolutely have a place when we’re working with behaviour, but having more of them doesn’t necessarily make us better equipped to support the child in front of us. In this episode, I’m unpacking why behaviour strategies keep letting
EP 66 | Firm AND Fair: Finding the Middle Ground in Behaviour Support
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 respo
EP 65 | Is It Really the Child… or Is It the Environment?
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 ch
EP 64 | The Behaviour Cheat Code: Understanding Childhood Temperament
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 hea
EP 63 | We Need to Talk About Consequences
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 i
EP 62 | Who Are Your Marigolds? Finding Your People in Education
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 thin
EP 61 | How to Make a Difference When the Education System Feels Broken with Nikki Gleeson
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 C
EP 60 | It Was Never Meant to Be Us vs. Parents with Abby Thomason
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
EP 59 | What Do the NDIS Changes Really Mean For Early Childhood? with Dave Jereb
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
EP 58 | Are We Preparing New Educators For the Reality Of Behaviour Support? with Chloe Cao
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 univers
EP 57 | Could Love Be What's Missing in Education? with Sarah Louise Nelson
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
EP 56 | Quality vs. Compliance: Who Chooses? with Narelle Nettelbeck
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 wha
EP 55 | Behaviour Isn't The Real Issue with SproutED Consulting
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 tradition
EP 54 | The Weight of School Leadership with Jenny Cole
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 th
EP 53 | Is Teaching An Impossible Job? with Amity from Nestwise Education
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 bla
EP 52 | The Impossible Standard of the “Good Teacher” with Carissa Lee
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,
EP 51 | Is the Education System Stuck?
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
EP 50 | What Warm Authority Looks Like: Rethinking Discipline in the Early Years
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
EP 49 | Belonging is More Than Inclusion: What Children Tell us Matters Most to Them
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 sh
EP 48 | The Benefits of Music for Children’s Wellbeing and Social-Emotional Development
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 hav
EP 47 | Using Rewards Without Wrecking Intrinsic Motivation: What Actually Works
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, con
EP 46 | How to Bring Children’s Rights to Life When Supporting Behaviour
Discipline must always be consistent with a child’s dignity.This episode is all about culture and how we create spaces where rights aren’t just printed on a poster but felt in the moment - especially when behaviour gets tough.Building on part one, I explore how to translate rights-based values into real-world practice using the UNICEF Pathway framework.You'll hear:📣 Why discipline doesn’t mean pun
EP 45 | What It Means to Support Behaviour Through a Rights-Affirming Lens
Children’s rights don’t disappear when behaviour gets loud.Yet too often, what we say we believe - safety, dignity, belonging - quietly slips away when behaviour gets tricky. This episode unpacks the powerful, uncomfortable intersection between behaviour and rights and why the two must always go hand-in-hand.You’ll hear:⚖️ What children’s rights actually are⚖️ Why children’s rights are not conditi
EP 44 | The Social Side of Feelings: Why Empathy Isn’t Just ‘Being Nice’
Empathy isn’t a “sorry” on cue.In the final part of the Big Feelings 101 series, we bring it all home with the skills that transform awareness into action. This episode unpacks how children build emotional resilience, connect through empathy, and develop that inner knowing: “I can handle this.”You’ll hear:🌱 The difference between affective and cognitive empathy (and why both matter)🌱 Why “how woul
EP 43 | How Children Learn to Name (and Share) Their Feelings
"Use your words." But what if the words don’t exist yet?In Part 3 of my Big Feelings 101 series, I dive deep into emotional expression and vocabulary - how children move from raw feelings to regulated communication, and why the way we respond to their emotions matters more than we think.You’ll hear:💬 Why some children stop showing emotions (and what that really means)💬 How emotional language build
EP 42 | Supporting Emotional Regulation (It's More Than Just ‘Calming Down’)
Regulated doesn’t always mean calm.If you’re guiding children through big feelings with nothing but deep breaths and “use your words,” this episode will change everything. In Part 2 of my Big Feelings 101 mini-series, we go deeper into what emotional regulation really is (and isn’t), the integral role of co-regulation, and the often-misunderstood difference between regulation and coping.You'll hea
EP 41 | Recognising Emotions: The First Step to Building Emotional Competence in Early Childhood
Children can't regulate feelings they don't know how to feel.In part one of this three-part mini-series - that I'm affectionately calling Big Feelings 101 - I'm providing a compassionate, practical look at what emotional competence actually is (hint: it’s much more than just regulation), why it’s essential to how we understand and support children’s behaviour and the eight skills involve
EP 40 | The Role of Movement in Learning and Early Literacy Skills with Stefanie Hohl
What if movement was the missing piece in learning to read?For too long, we’ve asked young children to sit still and focus when their brains are wired for motion. In this powerful episode, I chat with Stefanie Hohl, creator of ABC See, Hear, Do, about how movement can transform early literacy, especially for children who’ve struggled with traditional methods.Stefanie Hohl is the creator of AB
EP 39 | Whole Body Listening, Masking, and Belonging: A Child’s Perspective with Sarah + Charlie Middleton
Real inclusion isn’t about ticking boxes.Phwoar. This conversation is a powerful one. I welcome Sarah Middleton and her 12-year-old son, Charlie (the first child on the show - yay!), to The Bloom Room for a critical conversation around why it’s time to move beyond Whole Body Listening towards inclusive listening practices. Charlie shares his lived experience of Whole Body Listening, reflecting on
EP 38 | Is Sharing Really Caring? Why I Teach Turn-Taking Instead
Forced sharing is out. Scaffolded turn taking is in. Eeeep - we’ve all said it - "sharing is caring". Two children are locked in battle over a toy, voices rising and out comes the phrase we hope will fix it fast. But what if “sharing is caring” is doing more harm than good?In this episode, I unpack the very real consequences of forced sharing, why it doesn’t teach what we think it does, and
EP 37 | Emotionally Intelligent Educators with Em Gentle
Emotional intelligence is the cornerstone of effective teaching.This chat with Em Gentle will be like a hug for the parts of you telling you that you're not doing enough. Em shares so much of her wisdom in this discussion centred on emotionally intelligen edicators - what emotional intelligence is, why it's important, how we live it, and why it's the crux of all we do in our work with children (or
EP 36 | The Missing Link Between Boundaries + Behaviour
Holding a boundary is not about ‘being the boss.’ Boundaries are often thrown around as one of those behaviour support tools that’s the magic bullet for getting children to do what you want. Womp womp, friend - magic bullets for behaviour don’t exist. The good news? When done well, boundaries can be an excellent tool for behaviour guidance and for showing children where our line is.You’ll hea
EP 35 | Advocacy Through Everyday Practice: Choosing Courage Over Comfort with Anna Skates
Children deserve to take up space.In this inspiring episode I speak with Anna Skates, a passionate advocate for children's rights, about the importance of truly seeing and listening to children. We unpack how adult discomfort, language, and societal structures can either uplift or silence children and how we make space for them.Anna Skates is a children’s advocate, entrepreneur, and creator on a m
EP 34 | Honouring Neurodivergent Play with Simon Airey
Play isn’t a warm-up to the real work. It is the work.In this energising chat with Simon Airey, we explore neurodivergent play through a radically affirming lens - one where movement, stimming, flow states, and autonomy aren’t side notes, but centre stage. If you’ve ever wondered how to support neurodivergent play without overriding it, this episode is for you.Simon is a neurodiversity and inclusi
EP 33 | Whose Voice Counts? Children’s Rights in Education with Lauren Mittell
Children's rights are not an 'add-on' - they're the foundation.In this powerful conversation with Lauren Mittell - a mother, teacher and advocate for children who embeds social justice and children's rights into her parenting and pedagogy - we dive deep into what it really means to uphold children’s rights in our practice. Beyond posters and policies, this episode is about how we show up ever
EP 32 | Why ‘Low-Level Behaviours’ Aren’t Actually Low-Level
Death by a thousand papercuts.If you’ve ever ended a school day feeling utterly drained by the tiny behaviours that chip away at your patience, this episode is for you. We're tackling low-level behaviours - the eye-rolls, the pencil taps, the incessant chattering - and unpacking why they're anything but low-impact.You’ll hear:💫 Why I don’t actually like the term 'low-level behaviours' and what we
EP 31 | Is Your Calm Corner Just Time-Out in Disguise?
A beanbag and a poster do not make a calm corner.If your calm space is feeling more like a soft time-out than a supportive sanctuary, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew. I unpack why calm corners often miss the markand what to shift so they actually support emotional regulation.You’ll hear: 💫 Why many calm corners become time-out in disguise 💫 The role of co-regulation and
EP 30 | Supporting Behaviour Without Behaviour Charts
Aaaaah, behaviour charts. Love them or hate them (I'm the latter), it feels like they're here to stay. I'm often met with exasperation - but HOW do we support behaviour without them? It feels impossible, but it isn't. I did it for most of my teaching career (bar one year). You'll hear:Why behaviour charts don’t actually teach behaviour and what they do instead.How children internalise their placem
EP 29 | Overcoming Teacher Self-Doubt
Self-doubt creeps in when we least expect it. Whether it’s comparing yourself to other teachers, feeling like you’re not good enough, or questioning whether you really belong in this field - these thoughts can be exhausting. The thing is - you’re not alone. I'm convinced every teacher experiences self-doubt at some point. I cover:How social media, unrealistic expectations, and 'shoulds' impact tea
EP 28 | Building Relationships With Families
Building strong relationships with families at the start of the year is the foundation of a successful classroom. But let’s be real - it’s not always easy to navigate the nuances of communication, cultural differences, or setting boundaries. In this episode, I’m sharing the 'Ins' and 'Outs' of building meaningful connections with families.I’ll explore 8 things that are IN in order to foster trust,
EP 27 | The Learning Environment Through Children’s Eyes
In today’s episode, I explore classroom design. However, this isn’t just another guide to setting up your classroom - it's an exploration of an amazing research article I came across: 'Children’s voices: Inclusive early childhood placemaking with children.' I cover:The importance of inclusive environments.Amplifying children's sense of belonging.Children as placemakers.Why children should have a v
EP 26 | Co-constructing a Classroom Agreement
In today’s episode, I unpack classroom agreements and how we can co-construct these with the children in our class. I cover:Why classroom agreements are much more than a list of rules.The importance of balancing expectations to be firm, fair, flexible, and developmentally appropriate for children.Debunking myths about classroom agreements.A rant about the idea that we shouldn't co-construct expect
EP 25 | Essential Tips for Day One of a New School Year
In today’s episode, we consider the elements needed for a calm and successful first day back. I cover:Planning for logistics and setup: How to organise booklist items.Delegating roles.Navigating tears when children separate from their caregivers.Structuring your first-day schedule.Ideas for simple relationship-building and name-learning activities.The importance of day one reflections.If day one f
EP 24 | Nailing Your Classroom Routines From Day One
In today’s episode, I walk you through how to establish routines that will transform your classroom into a calm, predictable, and thriving environment. I cover:What routines are and why they’re essential for classroom success.How routines build a sense of safety and belonging for children.Five key reasons routines are the foundation of every effective classroom.A 5-step framework for teaching rout
EP 23 | Smooth Transitions: Welcoming Children + Families Into Your Classroom
In today’s episode, I walk you through how to make transitions meaningful and effective with a well thought out plan for welcoming children and families into the classroom. I cover:What effective transitions are.Why transitions set the tone for a successful school year.Essential information to share with families to build trust and reduce anxiety.How to prepare children and families for day one.Th
EP 22 | Progressive Mealtimes: Yay or Nay? with Elise Disher
On today’s episode I speak with Elise Disher, early childhood consultant and advocate for thoughtful, child-centered practices. Elise dives into the concept of progressive mealtimes in early learning settings, breaking down how they work, why they matter, and how to implement them in ways that are both meaningful and practical. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to reimagine mea
EP 21 | Supporting Challenging Behaviour With a Trauma Lens with Kathy Warwick
On today’s episode I speak with Kathy Warwick, the Head of the TraCS Trauma Consultancy Program at the Alannah & Madeline Foundation. Kathy brings deep compassion and expertise to her work and, in our conversation, she shares powerful insights on viewing children’s behaviour through a trauma lens. This is a rich discussion for anyone supporting children in early childhood settings. Kathy
EP 20 | Fostering Children’s Resilience with Jess Demetrious
On today’s episode, I speak with Jess, founder of Raising Resilience. Jess brings a wealth of insight and compassion as we explore what resilience really means for young children. Together, we dive into how educators and parents can support children through adversity, build emotional strength, and foster a growth mindset. Jess’s expertise is a gift for anyone passionate about nurturing resilience
EP 19 | Exploring the PDA Profile with Claire Britton
On today’s episode I speak with Claire Britton, a neuro-affirming occupational therapist and Director of Neuroinclusion. Claire brings incredible insight into PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy) and how a neuro-affirming lens can help us support neurodivergent children better. She explains why PDA often requires a different approach to typical behaviour strategies a
EP 18 | Honouring Children’s Agency with Lisa Burman
On today’s episode I speak with Lisa Burman - an author, speaker, professional learning facilitator and every-day researcher of childhood and learning. Lisa has strong roots in true early childhood pedagogy whose work is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and guided by honouring children’s rights. This discussion is a deep exploration of early childhood values and principles. Lisa and I
EP 17 | Rethinking Readiness in Early Childhood with Nathan Wallis
On today’s episode I speak with Nathan Wallis, a neuroscience educator on a mission to share the value of brain development in early childhood to the masses. In this discussion, Nathan challenges the concept of "readiness" and advocates for focussing on the present moment rather than preparing them for future academic demands. Earlier and faster isn’t better. Nathan and I discuss:🌸 Readiness
EP 16 | Supporting Children With ADHD with Andy Hayes
On today’s episode I speak with Andy Hayes - an accredited ADHD coach with an epic sense of humour. Andy is a dedicated Perth dad, teacher and educational leader with lived experience of ADHD who represents the ideal mentor for children and adults everywhere. Andy and I discuss:🌸 The four pillars of ADHD and their impact on learning and behaviour. 🌸 Executive functions and their role in
EP 15 | A New Lens for Challenging Behaviours with Dave Jereb
On today’s episode I speak with Dave Jereb - an OT and co-founder of Move About Therapy Services. Dave is a gem - he’s relatable, funny, personable and compassionate. He’s got a knack for seeing the bigger picture of behaviour and walks us through how he does this in out chat. Dave and I discuss:🌸 What we mean when we use the term ‘challenging behaviour.’🌸 The fundamental need for connection
EP 14 | Coming Together to Support Children Experiencing Anxiety with Kathryn Hackman
On today’s episode I speak with Kathryn Hackman, founder of the Courageous Kids app. Kathryn is a doctor but, first and foremost, a mama to two children and knows firsthand the challenge in supporting children through anxiety. Her app, Courageous Kids, is a one-stop shop for both parents and educators alike to create individualised social stories - a proven method that supports children through th
EP 13 | Nature Play + Regulation in the Outdoors with Cath Fitzhardinge
On today’s episode, I speak with Cath Fitzhardinge, an OT who is a strong advocate of nature play and children spending time outdoors so much so that she is currently completing a Masters of Philosophy (Arts & Sciences) at Notre Dame University Australia where she is researching play opportunities and the utilization of an intentionally designed nature play space in a primary school to support
Ep 12 | Deconstructing Childhood Anger with Jacquie Ward
On today’s episode I speak with Jacquie Ward, a psychologist and all round beautiful soul. Jacquie has such a gift in looking beneath the surface of big behaviours and moving beyond the discomfort that anger can bring to us in order to truly support children. Jacquie and I discuss:🌸 Internalised + externalised anger and the fight + flight response.🌸 Removing the stigma surrounding anger
EP 11 | Children’s Council + Honouring Children’s Voices with Renee Mitchell and Charmaine Greenwood
On today’s episode I speak with Renee Mitchell (Director) and Charmaine Greenwood (Assistant Director) of Goodstart Early Learning in Red Hill, Queensland. I am in awe of Renee, Charmaine and their team as their dedication to honouring children’s rights in their practice is overwhelmingly inspiring. Renee, Charmaine and I discuss:🌸 Respecting + advocating for children’s rights.🌸 What is
EP 10 | A Conversation on Rethinking Dominant Education Practices with Simon Airey
On today’s episode I speak with Simon Airey, who you may know from instagram as Simon Inclusion Teacher (formerly known as Sassy Supply). I was really drawn to Simon as his passion for inclusion and neuro-affirming practice comes through so loudly. Not always serious, though; Simon sprinkles humour into much of what he does and is sure to bring you a smile or two. In our conversation, we tackle ma
EP 9 | Sensory Processing + the Sensory Lens with Michaelene Kearney
On today’s episode, I speak with Michaelene Kearney from The Teachers OT about an incredibly powerful and transformational lens that we can adopt when it comes to supporting children’s behaviour - the sensory processing lens. Michaelene shares so much of her wisdom with us around not only what sensory processing is but the many ways that it can impact behaviour. Michaelene and I discuss
EP 8 | Neuro-Affirming Practice + the Lived Experience with Annabel Tannenbaum
On today’s episode I speak with Annabel Tannenbaum from Thriving Minds Education about her advocacy of neuro-affirming practice in education. More than this, Annabel shares her lived experience of being late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD in her early 30s and how her experiences have shaped the powerful work that she does. Annabel and I discuss:🌸 The difference between the terms neurodiverse, ne
Ep 7 | Child Safety & Abuse Prevention Education with Kristi McVee
On today’s episode, I speak with Kristi McVee, the founder of Child Abuse Prevention + Education Australia (CAPE), about child safety and abuse prevention education. Drawing from her experience working in the police force, as well as a child abuse detective, Kristi unpacks the importance of preventative measures in childhood abuse and the role that educators play in this. Kristi and I d
EP 6 | Becoming Early Years Champions: Leadership in the Early Years with Amie Fabry
On today’s episode I speak with Amie Fabry about her work and advocacy in early years leadership. More than this, Amie goes deep into discussing how we can each become a champion in the early years. Amie and I discuss:🌸 What makes for an effective leader (hint: it’s more than a checklist!)?🌸 Amie’s advice for navigating unsupportive leadership as well as tips for aspiring early years ch
EP 5 | Do We Need a Behaviour Curriculum? with Em Gentle
On today’s episode I speak with Em Gentle from The Grad Guide. Em and I joke that we’re the same person as we so often share the same views, values, beliefs and frustrations as one another. This conversation came about through our shared frustration in the way that the media has currently been sensationalising classroom behaviour with headlines targeted at placing blame on whoever they can (teache
EP 4 | Attachment in the Early Years with Elise Disher
On today’s episode I speak with Elise Disher - an early childhood consultant and teacher with oodles of experience in supporting not only young children but the families and educators that support them. Today we’re delving into a concept that not only provides a critical lens through which we view and support behavior but also holds lifelong implications for children’s holistic wellbeing - attachm
EP 3 | Unpacking Separation Anxiety with Jess Demetrious
On today’s episode I speak with Jess Demetrious, the founder of Raising Resilience Mornington Peninsula. So often I’m asked about how we can best support young children experiencing separation anxiety, so I’ve taken the question to a child mental health advocate and expert! Jess and I discuss:🌸 What separation anxiety feels like for a child and what’s going on inside the brain of a child expe
Ep 2 | 9 ½ Pivotal Moments That Changed How I Support Behaviour
In this episode we’re going to get to know each other - very well! Prepare for vulnerability, warm fuzzies and challenging moments. I’ve broken this episode into two sections: the pathway that has led me to where I am now, and the pivotal moments that have truly defined who I am as an educator. You'll hear:🌸 What primary school was like for me (hint: not great).🌸 Why I left the classroom - an
Ep 1 | A Taste of Things to Come
Welcome to the Bloom Room. Join me, Danica See, an early childhood education mentor and consultant, as I delve into the wonderful world of early childhood education with heart, humour and community. In season one I’ll be delving right into: 🌸 Why we need to put behaviour charts in the bin.🌸 How we can elevate the wonder that is early childhood education and care.🌸 Conc
