Leadership legacy in early childhood isn’t about titles or tenure. It’s about people. In this episode, we reflect on Andy Stanley’s Leadercast 2025 message and explore how the everyday choices we make as early childhood leaders shape what and who we leave behind. Join Jenn Wertz as she dives into this topic. What will you leave behind?

In this episode, Potty Train with Confidence: Supporting Readiness and Routine in the Classroom, we’re joined by Eryn Panko, CCC’s Health and Wellness Coach, for a practical and encouraging conversation on supporting potty training in early care settings. Together, we explore how tuning into each child’s cues, fostering open communication between families and educators, and maintaining strong hygiene practices can create a smoother, more respectful potty training experience for everyone involved. Whether you're in the classroom, leading a program, or a parent or family member of a potty training child, this episode offers supportive insights to help you approach potty training with clarity and confidence.

Have you ever left a conversation with someone and felt completely exhausted or drained? Maybe they overshared about their personal life or there just always seems to be some type of drama in their life. Well, if you’ve ever experienced that, you likely have been bitten by an energy vampire. Weaving in Conscious Discipline strategies including the “7 powers for conscious adults”, this episode discusses energy vampires, what they are, if you’ve ever been impacted by one, and how to handle it with empathy and love.

Early childhood teaching is meaningful—and exhausting. In this episode, we slow things down and speak directly to infant, toddler, and preschool teachers about burnout, well-being, and the emotional weight of the work. Through real classroom scenarios and gentle, practical strategies, this episode offers a moment of validation, reflection, and support—without asking you to do more. This is a reminder that your well-being matters too.

Curious about STARS or wondering what support is available? This episode breaks down what the STARS program is, how the process works, and how coaching and resources help programs build and maintain quality over time. Designed to support long-term success, STARS offers guidance, structure, and partnership—and this episode helps bring it all together in a clear, approachable way.

Step into the new year with clarity, calm, and purpose. A Fresh Start – Mindset and Intentions for the New Year is a gentle, reflective podcast episode designed to help you cultivate a positive mindset and set meaningful intentions—without pressure or perfection.

Through soothing guidance and mindful reflection, this episode invites you to release what no longer serves you, reconnect with what truly matters, and choose how you want to feel and show up in the year ahead. Perfect for a quiet moment of self-care, this podcast offers encouragement, grounding, and inspiration to begin the new year with compassion, confidence, and renewed energy.

Take a deep breath, slow down, and start your year with intention.

In this episode, we explore the core of early childhood learning—attachment. We’ll break down the different attachment styles, where attachment begins, and why it matters so much for children’s growth and development. Through a simple, hands-on activity called Baby Doll Circle Time from Conscious Discipline, we’ll show how attunement and secure connections can be promoted in the classroom in a fun and meaningful way. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to foster strong, nurturing relationships that lay the foundation for lifelong learning.

Get ready as we unlock the mysteries of the pre-designation visit! In this episode, we break down what to expect, how to prepare, and the key pieces that make the process feel smooth, supportive, and totally achievable. Whether you’re approaching your first visit or looking for a confidence boost, we’re giving you the inside scoop you need. Tune in—you’ll walk away feeling informed, empowered, and ready for what’s next!