Provider Lounge Introduction
Daycare Chronicles 101
The Provider Lounge is a segment of the Daycare Chronicles 101 Podcast, created by Tonya Muhammad. It’s a space where experienced family child care providers and early childhood professionals come together for real, unfiltered conversations about the industry. Topics include the challenges of running a daycare, navigating policies and regulations, managing burnout, building professional confidence, and uplifting one another through shared stories. Featuring voices of Katrina Williams, Zakiyyah Baez, Ineeze Gainey, and Tashina Johnson, the goal is to inform, inspire, and empower...
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That Five Dollars He Left On the Dresser!
Daycare Chronicles 101
In this heartfelt episode, I share the true story behind the $5 bill that changed the course of my life. As a young mother with three children and one on the way, I woke up to find that my husband at that time had left for work and left $5 on the dresser for the day. At that moment, I felt completely defeated, overhelmed, and unsure of how I was going to make it. But that moment lit a fire in me that I didnt know I had. That $5 became the turning poing that led me to discover my purpose and passion. It was the beginning of my journey of what would later become a successful...
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The Relationship Between Parents And Providers
Daycare Chronicles 101
This episode discusses how important it is to have effective communication between the Parent and Provider to aid in preventing any possible misunderstandings about contracts , care of their child and expectations while the child is in your care. Providers also shared about having a child in your care that you may not be able to meet the needs of.
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Count Your Blessings of 2021
Daycare Chronicles 101
This episode is about the struggles and wins of 2021 with providers. We must count our Blessings especially within this Pandemic. Daycare Providers are not only Essential but also Necessary.
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Interview with Science Teacher Mom
Daycare Chronicles 101
Science Teacher Mom (Medinah Muhammad) is a High School Science Teacher that has turned her love of science, teaching, and most importantly the love of being a mom into a Successful Business.
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Self Care , Mindfulness For Educators w/ Special Guest Megan Sweet AKA " The Awakening Educator"
Daycare Chronicles 101
This episode talks about Self Care & Mindfulness for educators with my special guest Megan Sweet "The Awakening Educator"
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How Covid Changed The Way I Do Things In Daycare
Daycare Chronicles 101
This Episode is about how I began to notice a difference in the children's behavior's due to the effect of Covid on the world and all of the changes in our daily lives.
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The Uniqueness Of Family Daycare
Daycare Chronicles 101
This episode is about how Family Daycare Providers are unique in the ways that they run and set-up their daycare homes, as well as meet the needs of the communities that we live in.
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Ms. Tonya's Gems
Daycare Chronicles 101
This episode is about the daycare parents, children, meal presentation tips. Also the Netflix show "Bookmarks" .
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Resources And Tips For Parents Of Children On The Spectrum During Covid-19
Daycare Chronicles 101
This episode is providing valuable information to parents of children that are in the Regional Center System that have been diagnosed with Autism, Developmental Delays ,Behavioral Diagnosis.
info_outlineThe Provider Lounge is a segment of the Daycare Chronicles 101 Podcast, created by Tonya Muhammad. It’s a space where experienced family child care providers and early childhood professionals come together for real, unfiltered conversations about the industry.
Topics include the challenges of running a daycare, navigating policies and regulations, managing burnout, building professional confidence, and uplifting one another through shared stories.
Featuring voices of Katrina Williams, Zakiyyah Baez, Ineeze Gainey, and Tashina Johnson, the goal is to inform, inspire, and empower providers—one episode at a time.