Episodes

  • 8: Expectations and Modeling For Children
    Mar 4 2023

    Hello everyone! In today's episode, Claudia and Sandra discuss modeling behaviors to teach children responsibility.

    If you enjoyed the episode, please check us out on Twitter @preschoolchicas!

    Citations:

    Markham, L. (2017, October 10). Chores, teamwork and high expectations: The 15 habits that raise responsible kids. Motherly. https://www.mother.ly/parenting/always-let-them-help-14-other-tips-to-raise-responsible-kids/

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    37 mins
  • 7: Screams or Screens? Kids and Phones
    Feb 7 2023

    Hello everyone! In today's episode, Claudia and Sandra discuss if phones and tablets are detrimental to a child learning self regulation.

    If you enjoyed the episode, please check us out on Twitter @preschoolchicas!

    Citations:

    Cinelli, E. (2022, December 15). Using Your Phone to Calm Your Child Impacts Self-Regulation Skills. Verywell Family. https://www.verywellfamily.com/study-says-phones-shouldnt-be-used-to-calm-kids-6891601

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 6: Skills for Kindergarten
    Nov 22 2022

    Hello everyone! In today's episode, Claudia and Sandra discuss the kinds of skills children ought to have before entering Kindergarten.

    If you enjoyed the episode, please check us out on Twitter @preschoolchicas!

    Citations:

    Snodgrass, A. (2021, February 2). Kindergarten Teachers Want Incoming Students To Focus on Life Skills, Not Academic Ones. We Are Teachers. https://www.weareteachers.com/incoming-kindergarteners-life-skills/

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • 5: Holidays in the Classroom
    Oct 31 2022

    Hello everyone! In this Halloween special, Claudia and Sandra talk about one school's decision to stop celebrating Halloween or any other holiday.

    Citations:

    Pappas, E. (2021, October 8). Halloween Is for Kids. Why Can't We Celebrate It at School? We Are Teachers. https://www.weareteachers.com/no-halloween-at-school/

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    34 mins
  • 4: Teaching Manners
    Oct 17 2022

    Hello everyone! Today's episode is about how to teach manners to our little friends.

    Citations:

    Gillett, T. (2019, September 23). How to Teach Kids Manners Without Asking for the "Magic Word." Raised Good. https://raisedgood.com/asking-magic-word-teach-manners-what-do-instead/

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    51 mins
  • 3: Happy Parents
    Sep 20 2022

    On today's episode, Claudia and Sandra discuss happy parenting and schooling.

    Citations:

    Tuttle, C. (2018, September 17). 15 Things You Should Give Up to Be a Happy Parent. Fatherly. https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/parental-guidance-secrets-being-happier-parent

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    34 mins
  • 2: Potty Training
    Sep 6 2022

    On today's episode, Claudia and Sanda talk all about potty training.

    Citations:
    Edwards, C. (2017, August 22). Stop making potty training out to be some easy thing. Scary Mommy. https://www.scarymommy.com/potty-training-hell

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    34 mins
  • 1: Isolation Over Inclusion
    Aug 29 2022

    In the podcast's premier episode, Claudia and Sandra discuss an article about the exclusionary practices of some preschool programs.

    Citations:
    Summers, C. (2019, February 26). My son's preschool teacher chose isolation over inclusion — so we left. Scary Mommy. https://www.scarymommy.com/quit-preschool-sensory-issues

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    37 mins