The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
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This show is your weekday dose of inspiration, connection, and straight-up strategy for navigating the beautiful chaos of early childhood education. We’re talking about the people behind the programs—teachers, kiddos, families, and YOU. Whether you're handling toddler tantrums at 10 and staffing drama by noon, or trying to grow your team without losing your mind, this space is for you. We tackle the tough stuff, celebrate the wins, and dish out practical ways to grow your center, your community, and your leadership—all while keeping it real and rooted in love.
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The Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
354 "Real Talk: Milestones, Maybes & Meltdowns"
In this no-fluff episode of The Childcare Director’s Chair, host Erica Saccoccio teams up with child development pro Dr. Jamie Lewis for a real, raw conversation about one of the trickiest parts of your job: helping parents understand their child’s developmental milestones.
From casual check-ins to those tougher “we need to talk” moments, we’re breaking down how to:
- Keep families in the loop
- Support your teachers through tough conversations
- Build a center-wide culture that says, “we’ve got your back”
We’re talking milestone tips that actually work, classroom strategies that won’t add to your to-do list, and real talk on what to say when things get hard. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I bring this up to a parent?”—this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.
🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- How to make milestone education part of your center’s everyday vibe
- Why being honest with parents builds trust—not tension
- What to say (and not say) when you spot a possible delay
- How to help teachers get comfortable having these conversations
- Easy tips to make milestone awareness a classroom norm
- How to create a parent community that feels safe, seen, and supported
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