We've made it to the end of our third season of Circle Time, and we have a special episode for you.

Glenn joined the brilliant Early Years coach and mentor, Laura Hodges, from HQ Early Years as they shared a joint podcast recording, focusing on what could be a tricky subject- finding joy in early years.

If you want to know more about what other services Laura can offer, (including her amazing podcast Lead and Learn) why not visit her website:

https://www.hqearlyyears.com/

And don't forget, you can hear selected episodes, and so much more, on Circle Time The Early Years Radio - our spin-off station. Just visit https://circletimeradio.co.uk/ or ask Alexa to "open Circle Time Radio". If you have an Android mobile, why not download out free app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.circletime.radio

In our penultimate episode for Season 3, Glenn welcomes Professor Sam Wass, Director of the Institute of Science of Early Years (ISEY) at the University of East London.

Sam talks about stress in young children and how, by being outside more with the children, we can reduce the potential triggers of stressful behaviours and reactions.

You can find out more about Sam by visiting his website:

https://www.profsamwass.com/

Or find out more about ISEY:

https://www.isey.org/

You may (or may not) know about baby wearing and the benefits for both the baby and the adult.

Glenn talks to baby wearing consultant and educator (and all-round lovely person) Lauran Hislop from Coorie in with Love about why nurseries should consider this as an option for their baby rooms.

You can get in touch with Laurna through her website and social media, details below:

https://www.coorieinwithlove.co.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/coorieinwithlove/

https://www.facebook.com/coorieinwithlove/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvxP9vE87s7QmaXOMKcXUWg

In this episode of Circle Time The Early Years Podcast, Glenn talks to highly experienced Nursery Manager, Jade Candy, about why she believes that a quality environment is essential for every child's holistic growth and development.

Andy by environment, she's not just talking about the physical environment, but also the adults surrounding the child and why they need to feel inquisitive and excited about their learning environment oo.

Many of you will have heard of a Pikler Triangle, but where does it come from and how does it fit into our Early Years world?

The latest episode of Circle Time is where Glenn talks to Rachel Tapping, Chair of Pikler UK, about Dr Emmi Pikler and her groundbreaking research and methods that show love and respect to children, from the youngest to the oldest - surely something we need in today's society?

To find out more about Rachel, and the work of Pikler UK, click these links:

pikler.co.uk/pikler-training

https://vimeo.com/piklerstudio

balanced-beings.co.uk

Emotions, particularly in our youngest children, can be unnerving or even alarming. But should we let them happen rather than just comfort the child?

In this edition of Circle Time, Glenn talks to Sarah Emerson, a specialist in early childhood behaviour and emotions, about this very devisive subject.

You can find out more about Sarah from her website

https://childhoodunderstood.com/

We talk a lot about children's emotional wellbeing, but what about the wellbeing of the adults?

In this episode of Circle Time, Glenn talks to Early Years consultant Melanie Shepherd about strategies, hints and tips we can sue to support the wellbeing of our teams.

Talking about toilet or potty training is such a minefield, with so much information out there it can be tricky to advise parents on this highly important milestone in development.

Glenn talks to Early Years Consultant, Alison Featherbe about how staff should all be "singing from the same hymn sheet" when it comes to giving advice.