

Can We Talk?: Conversations In The Early Years
Affiliated Services For Children and Youth
The conversations in this podcast will explore current and relevant topics in the early years. Together we will reflect on pedagogy, mentorship, early childhood education, professional learning, child development and parent engagement.
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Nov 8, 2022 • 1h 57min
Episode 15: A Conversation About Tools For Life
This episode, "A Conversation About Tools For Life", was taken from a larger video presentation recorded with Sue Lepore and Natalie Busato. This episode focuses on the social emotional learning approach called Tools For Life.This two-part session is intended to support educators by providing an overview of theoretical information about the value of a social, emotional learning approach. Part Two highlights the practical application of the nine key concepts in the early years environments. This recording is about one hour length for each part. It will provide educators with information, strategies and age appropriate practices, resources and ideas, relevant to children from birth to 12 years and beyond. For the full video recording please visit: https://vimeo.com/765900374

Apr 27, 2022 • 15min
Episode 14: A Conversation With A Speech Language Pathologist (Part 2)
In this episode, “A Conversation with a Preschool Speech Language Pathologist-Part 2”, you will hear Evette Sauriol from ASCY continue her conversation with preschool speech and language pathologist, Jacqueline Vignanallo.This episode will look at how preschool speech language pathologists work with educators, resource teachers and school boards, as it relates to families with children with language needs. In episode 2 of our podcast Jacqueline answered questions about the role of a speech language pathologist, language development, second-language learners, language delays, how and when to connect with a speech language pathologist, and dispelling myths around children’s speech and language.

Feb 3, 2022 • 51min
Episode 13: A Conversation About Separation Anxiety and Adjustment to Care in the Context of Covid-19, with Dr. Jean Clinton
What To Do When What Usually Works Doesn't? A Conversation About Separation Anxiety and Adjustment to Care in the Context of Covid-19. In this podcast, you will hear, ASCY’s Tracey Webster, Leslie Busija and Nicole Colterman have a conversation with Dr. Jean Clinton on some trends in early learning and care around separation and adjustment to care and the stress of Covid-19 on children, parents and educators. More information about Dr. Jean Clinton and her book "Love Builds Brains", visit drjeanclinton.com or visit her on social media @drjeanforkidsPlease visit www.ascy.ca for any additional questions or resources.

Jan 10, 2022 • 31min
Episode 12: A Conversation About Pedagogical Documentation
In this episode, “A Conversation About Pedagogical Documention”, you will hear Paola Hohenadel from ASCY have a conversation with Rosalba Bortolloti on the multifaceted layers of pedagogical documentation.NOTE: conversations in this podcast are a part of a series of conversations with Rosalba. In Episode 5, we had a conversation with Rosalba on environments and relationships, and in Episode 11, Rosalba shared insights on the pedagogy of listening.

Dec 6, 2021 • 21min
Episode 11: A Conversation on The Pedagogy of Listening
In this episode, “A Conversation on The Pedagogy of Listening”, you will hear Paola Hohenadel from ASCY have a conversation with Rosalba Bortolloti on the pedagogy of listening and what that really means for educators when working with children.The conversations in today’s podcast are a part of a series of conversations with Rosalba. In episode 5 we had a conversation with Rosalba on environments and relationships, and in a future episode, we will have another conversation with Rosalba on pedagogical documentation .

Dec 6, 2021 • 31min
Episode 10: A Conversation with Ann Pelo on The Thinking Lens & Pedagogical Documentation
This episode “A Conversation with Ann Pelo on The Thinking Lens & Pedagogical Documentation”, was taken a larger discussion with a community of practice facilitated by Nancy Baverstock and Paola Hohenadel in which Ann shared insights from her book “From Teaching To Thinking”Ann Pelo is an educator, program consultant and author whose work focuses on reflective pedagogical practice, social justice, ecological teaching, learning and mentoring.Please note, this conversation was taken from a live virtual event, and some parts have been edited to make your listening experience more comfortable. More conversations with Ann Pelo could be found in episode 9.

Dec 6, 2021 • 13min
Episode 9: A Conversation with Ann Pelo on Starting From A Place of Vision and Values
This episode “A Conversation with Ann Pelo on Starting From A Place of Vision and Values”, was taken a larger discussion with a community of practice facilitated by Nancy Baverstock and Paola Hohenadel in which Ann shared insights from her book “From Teaching To Thinking”.Ann Pelo is an educator, program consultant and author whose work focuses on reflective pedagogical practice, social justice, ecological teaching, learning and mentoring.Please note, this conversation was taken from a live virtual event, and some parts have been edited to make your listening experience more comfortable. More conversations with Ann Pelo could be found in Episode 10.

Nov 30, 2021 • 1h 6min
Episode 8: A Conversation With Dr. Jean Clinton
In this episode “A Conversation with Dr. Jean Clinton”, you’ll hear Lois Saunders from ASCY have a conversation with Dr. Jean Clinton.Dr. Clinton is a clinical psychiatrist in the Department of Psychology and Behavioural Neuroscience at McMaster University’s Division of Child Psychiatry. She is also the new author of the book "Love Builds Brains".In this conversation, Dr. Clinton will share insights into her work as she speaks to the big ideas integrated within the chapters of "Love Build Brains". You’ll also hear key messages about supporting educators in their important role of engaging with families of very young children.

Nov 9, 2021 • 29min
Episode 7: A Conversation About Understanding and Supporting Children's Behaviours
In today's episode, “A Conversation about understanding and supporting children’s behaviours”, you will hear Natalie Busato, Registered ECE, Social Worker and Behaviour Consultant at ASCY and Joey Fallata, Child and Youth Worker and Behaviour Consultant with Lynwood Charlton and ASCY talk about how parents, caregivers and educators could understand and support children and youth’s behaviours.

Oct 21, 2021 • 37min
Episode 6: A Conversation With New Authors Lorrie McGee Baird & Anne Marie Coughlin
In this episode, “A Conversation With New Authors Lorrie McGee Baird and Anne Marie Coughlin”, you will hear Paola Hohenadel from ASCY, have a conversation with Lorrie Baird and Anne Marie Coughlin about their journey in writing and publishing their first book, "Creating a Culture of Reflective Practice: The Role of Pedagogical Leadership in Early Childhood Programs"