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In this episode of Child Care Conversations, you’ll meet Cindy Lehnhoff, a true gem with 40+ years in childcare! Cindy shares her inspiring journey from part-time preschool teacher to VP of Operations, and dishes out practical tips on flexible staffing, creative scheduling, and why part-time roles can be a game-changer.

The chat also covers staff well-being, vacation policies, and the value of professional development (and conferences with duck parades ). If you’re looking for real-world wisdom and a little encouragement, this is the episode for you!

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In this episode of Child Care Conversations, guest host Erica of the Directors Chair Podcast turns the tables on regular hosts (and cousins) Kate and Carrie, diving into their journey as early childhood education leaders and publishers. They share heartfelt stories about resilience, building their business, and empowering women in leadership.

You’ll hear about their “monkey management” workshops, memorable conference moments, and how they make learning fun. Plus, they reveal exciting new projects and offer practical advice for aspiring authors and speakers. Listen to learn more about our hosts and the creators of childcare conversations!

Check out our guest host on her Podcast and her episode from last year!

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In this episode of Child Care Conversations, Kate and Carrie chat about “loveys,” those cherished comfort items kids bring to childcare with Diane Goyette. They share heartfelt stories and practical tips on why these objects matter so much for emotional regulation and security. You’ll pick up resourceful ideas for managing loveys in your center, hear why every child’s attachment is unique (especially for neurodiverse kids), and get reassurance that honoring these needs builds resilience.

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance policies and compassion, this episode is a warm, knowledgeable guide.

Don’t forget, we are also on YouTube! Check out Diane’s last episode on YouTube

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• Want to learn more? Check out our book; "From Overwhelmed to I Got This: Guaranteed Success Route to Directing Your Childcare Center" 📖
• Join our Facebook Group for Childcare professionals!
• Join our Podcast Newsletter!
• Want to be a guest on our podcast? Go to our website to learn more.
• Are you looking for director training in Texas? Check out our Texas Director Website for our training and additional resources!