Kristen joins Jeff to discuss how to 'do' play with babies.

Carol and Jeff are back for more policy and procedure talk. This time they look at problems with policy and procedure handbooks.

Are most of your "coulds" negative or positive? Jeff and Lisa talk mindset, excuses, risk-benefit assessments, and more. Plus, they ask "What's the worst that could happen?

Jeff and Carol start a new series of episodes about early learning policies and procedures with a conversation about why programs struggle with them. Hint: everyone is busy, and policies and procedures seem like daunting busywork.

WARNING: During the first 12 minutes or so of this episode, Jeff shares about a chafing-related biking injury that many listeners will find humorous and some will find off-putting. You might want to skip to minute 13 where we talk about cooking with kids.

Nicole suggests another strong contender for the title of Best Loose Part Ever--The Stick. We discuss.

In the first 6 minutes of this episode, Jeff rants about the chowder headed decision makers responsible for ongoing (but soon to end?) masking in Head Start programs--NSFW or tender ears. Then we get into the meat of the show--Brett brings Jeff up to spee

WARNING: During the first 12 minutes or so of this episode, Jeff shares about a chafing-related biking injury that many listeners will find humorous and some will find off-putting. You might want to skip to minute 13 where we talk about cooking with kids.

Carol joins Jeff for her first ever episode as a solo guest host and shares about the program she's accidentally starting. Plus, Jeff rants about the post office.

Samantha went on an adventure to Alaska with her sister and mother. It was basically an extended adult play date. We discuss