478 Pour the Gravy and the Gratitude: A Thanksgiving Shoutout to Our ECE Family ( Part 1)

Send us Fan MailAter finally getting over a stubborn cold and rolling straight into all the pre–Turkey Day prep (because in ECE, the work never slows down—cold or no cold), Erica jumps on the mic to talk directly to early childhood leaders about gratitude, giving, and finding joy in the middle of everyday operations. Between enrollment, staffing, lesson plans, family questions, and holiday prep, it’s easy to forget to pause and appreciate the good… including yourself.And in true Erica fashion, we take a moment to laugh together after discovering that a few episodes got a little… let’s say “creative” during editing and uploading. Oops! But hey—if you can’t laugh at yourself in this field, you’re doing it wrong.We’re wishing you an amazing Thanksgiving filled with warmth, rest, and appreciation for everything you do. And don’t forget to stick around until the very end of this episode (or check out part 2), because there’s a special holiday giveaway you do NOT want to miss.Yes, Erica was a total turkey and mixed up the delivery— but the good news for you? We doubled the number of winners.Happy Thanksgiving, friends—good luck and enjoy the episode!Link for conference :Early Childhood Education Empowerment Conference – Learn – Reflect – CollaborateSupport the showThe Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.To learn more about how WatchMeGrow can support your program, visit www.watchmegrow.com.Thank you to WatchMeGrow for supporting our mission to inspire, equip, and empower child care leaders around the world.