This week on the podcast Aoife recaps the last 10 months of parenthood and talks about all the challenging moments in the early stages of becoming a new mom.  We hope you love it!  Support us: https://www.instagram.com/little_steps_big_futures/ https://www.facebook.com/littlestepsbigfutures ..read more

In this episode, we explore the importance of using a positive tone of voice in the early years setting. As caregivers and educators, our tone of voice can have a significant impact on the children in our care. From greeting children in the morning to providing feedback on their work, we provide examples of how to use a positive tone of voice to create a supportive and encouraging environment.  Support us: https://www.instagram.com/little_steps_big_futures/ https://www.facebook.com/littlestepsbigfutures ..read more

This week on the podcast Aoife and Jenny catch up and chat about some topics they will cover over the next few weeks featuring a very special guest!  We hope you love it!  Support us: https://www.instagram.com/little_steps_big_futures/ https://www.facebook.com/littlestepsbigfutures ..read more

This week we ease back into recording and chat about the newest member of the Little Steps Family. Welcome to the world Baby Theo! Support us: https://www.facebook.com/littlestepsbigfutures https://www.instagram.com/little_steps_big_futures/ Support us: https://www.instagram.com/little_steps_big_futures/ https://www.facebook.com/littlestepsbigfutures ..read more

This week we chat to Dr. Emma O' Brien, a Chartered Senior Clinical Psychologist about responsive parenting. Responsive parenting refers to parents that respond to their child's physical and emotional needs consistently and is sensitive to their child's range of emotions. Emma gives us some examples and goes into detail on how we can be more responsive to children as both parents and Educators. We hope you love it! Follow Emma's journey here! Support us: https://www.facebook.com/littlestepsbigfutures https://www.instagram.com/little_steps_big_futures/ Support us: https://www.instagram ..read more

This week Aoife and Jenny chat about the recent pay recommendations for the Early Years. We chat about the proposed rates and how this may impact the future if the sector. We hope you love it! Support us: https://www.facebook.com/littlestepsbigfutures https://www.instagram.com/little_steps_big_futures/ Support us: https://www.instagram.com/little_steps_big_futures/ https://www.facebook.com/littlestepsbigfutures ..read more

This week we chat to Caroline Michniak, a Certified Infant Massage Instructor.  Caroline tells us about the benefits of a baby massage for both the parents and the baby, and what happens in each class.  We even chat about parent support groups along the way!  We hope you love it!  Follow Carolines Journey:  Instagram  Support us: https://www.facebook.com/littlestepsbigfutures https://www.instagram.com/little_steps_big_futures/ Support us: https://www.instagram.com/little_steps_big_futures/ https://www.facebook.com/littlestepsbigfutures ..read more

This week we chat with Donna, 1 half of Dyslexia Matters Ireland.  Donna talks to us about what dyslexia is, how it can present itself in a child or adult and how we can support a child or adult who might be struggling with this sometimes silent learning ability.  We hope you love it!  To follow their journey online: Instagram  Facebook Support us: https://www.facebook.com/littlestepsbigfutures https://www.instagram.com/little_steps_big_futures/ Support us: https://www.instagram.com/little_steps_big_futures/ https://www.facebook.com/littlestepsbigfutures ..read more

This week we tried to chat about our Childhood Experiences in the schooling system but true to fashion we chatted about more than that! Enjoy this casual chat on a Thursday! Support us: https://www.facebook.com/littlestepsbigfutures https://www.instagram.com/little_steps_big_futures/ Support us: https://www.instagram.com/little_steps_big_futures/ https://www.facebook.com/littlestepsbigfutures ..read more

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