In this episode, Ms. Amber shares her experiences and insights on keeping the love alive while raising young kids. She discusses the importance of prioritizing your relationship, scheduling quality time, and being present with your partner. Ms. Amber also offers practical tips for maintaining intimacy, getting support, and teaching your children the value of a healthy, loving relationship.

Tune in to discover how to nurture your partnership amidst the chaos of parenting.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 11:23] Prioritizing Time Together

Recognizing the need to prioritize time with your partner.

Scheduling weekly date nights and intentional quality time.

Avoiding distractions like social media to focus on each other.

Rekindle your relationship by focusing on activities you both enjoy.

[11:24 - 12:57] Quality Time Ideas

Go for walks and play the gratitude game.

Cook dinner together or make a charcuterie board.

Exercising together, such as trying CrossFit.

Find creative ways to connect and spend time together.

[12:59 - 15:52] Getting Support

Hiring a babysitter or asking family to watch kids for date nights.

Alternate planning dates to keep things exciting.

Utilizing teachers or trusted adults for childcare.

Realize the benefits for children when parents take time together.

[15:53 - 22:49] Being Present and Active Listening

Discover and understand each other's love languages.

Put away phones and minimize distractions.

Make the relationship a priority for a happy, healthy partnership.

Emphasize the importance of intimacy and connection in the relationship.

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Website: www.thelovingstartway.com

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Ms. Amber is the author of the ABC's of Preschool the founder of Loving Start Learning Centers. www.lovingstartlearningcenter.com and founder of the Loving Start Way Academy.

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Tweetable Quotes:

“If you do not spend time with your partner, if you do not have that quality time, you will become strangers and you will have resentment.” - Ms. Amber

“You have to be intentional in your marriage and you have to make it a priority.” - Ms. Amber

“It's so easy to look at someone else's life and think the grass is greener over there. But let me tell you it's not, the grass is greener where you water it and you have to make it a priority.” - Ms. Amber

“You may think, well, I'm taking your time away from my kids, that time away that you're giving to your partner is going to benefit your children a hundred times over.” - Ms. Amber

In this episode, Ms. Amber dives into the crucial topic of "Finding Your Dream Team" for preschool and childcare settings. Whether you’re a preschool owner, daycare provider, director, or parent exploring homeschooling options, this episode is packed with valuable insights on attracting and retaining amazing educators. From prioritizing your team to leveraging referrals, Ms. Amber shares practical tips from her 24 years of experience to help you build a dedicated and passionate team that will make your childcare center thrive.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 04:36] Prioritizing Your Team

Emphasize the importance of putting your staff first before clients.

The analogy of "Happy wife, happy life" applied to teachers and school success.

Real-life examples of team-first philosophy leading to long-term thriving childcare centers.

The impact of a unified and dedicated team on the program's overall success.

[04:37 - 07:35] Leveraging Referrals

Asking parents for referrals to find passionate educators.

Offer tuition discounts as incentives for successful referrals.

Success stories of clients turning into amazing teachers.

The value of tapping into nannies, babysitters, and other childcare professionals.

[07:36 - 12:21] Competitive Pay and Benefits

The challenge of salary caps in early childhood education.

Offer substantial vacation time as a compensation strategy.

Adapt school schedules to match local district calendars for additional paid time off.

The significance of flexible work arrangements to accommodate staff needs.

[12:22 - 13:11] Creating a Positive Work Environment

The role of social events and team-building activities in enhancing team cohesion.

The importance of staff meetings and dinners for building a strong team culture.

Treat staff as the top priority to ensure long-term success.

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Ms. Amber is the author of the ABC's of Preschool the founder of Loving Start Learning Centers. www.lovingstartlearningcenter.com and founder of the Loving Start Way Academy.

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Tweetable Quotes:

“I believe the reality is, you do not have an amazing program, right? Until you have your amazing teachers.” - Ms. Amber

“Finding your dream team is realizing that your priority should be staff first, then clients.” - Ms. Amber

“So when you pay your team, you want to make sure you're paying competitively.” - Ms. Amber

In this episode, Ms. Amber dives into the benefits of fostering independence in young children. Drawing from her extensive experience in early childhood education and personal anecdotes, she shares three key advantages of encouraging independence. Listen in to discover how simple tasks can significantly boost your child's confidence, school skills, and problem-solving abilities. Get ready to learn practical tips on nurturing self-sufficient, confident, and curious children.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 07:11] Introduction to Independence

Ms. Amber’s observations on different parenting styles.

The contrast between overly dependent children and naturally independent ones.

The importance of raising confident and self-sufficient individuals.

[07:12 - 10:30] Ms. Amber's Personal Parenting Experience

Ms. Amber reflects on her parenting journey and the independence of her children.

The role of chores and tasks in building independence.

Personal anecdotes about her children's early responsibilities.

The impact of independence on her adult children’s success.

[10:31 - 14:25] Benefits of Independence

Benefit 1: Improving school skills through household tasks.

How chores translate to better performance in school settings.

Benefit 2: Boosting self-esteem and confidence.

Celebrating accomplishments and the role of parental encouragement.

[14:26 - 16:32] Encouraging Curiosity and Problem-Solving

Benefit 3: Developing curiosity and problem-solving skills.

Teaching children to embrace failure as a learning opportunity.

Examples of tasks that promote creativity and exploration.

Research findings on the long-term benefits of early independence.

[16:33 - 18:45] Personal Reflections and Encouragement

Ms. Amber's pride in her children’s independence.

The role of parents as cheerleaders for their kids.

The long-term benefits of fostering independence.

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You can CONNECT with Ms. Amber:

Website: www.thelovingstartway.com

Instagram: thelovingstartway

Ms. Amber is the author of the ABC's of Preschool the founder of Loving Start Learning Centers. www.lovingstartlearningcenter.com and founder of the Loving Start Way Academy.

Thank you for tuning in!

Tweetable Quotes:

“We want our kids to not be scared to fail.” - Ms. Amber

“Our job is to raise wonderful human beings that are go confidently into the world.” - Ms. Amber

“Giving our kids chores or tasks, knowing that they're not gonna be done good, they're not gonna be done great, but it makes them, our children feel good.” - Ms. Amber

“We want to raise our kids that they, too, can be their own cheerleader.” - Ms. Amber