Most of us begin this work because we care deeply about children but, at some point, many of us discover that caring isn't as simple as we thought.

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Louise Nelson - early childhood educator, researcher, university lecturer and PhD candidate - to explore the concept of professional love, and why relationships aren't just a nice addition to education; they're the foundation that everything else is built upon.

You'll hear:

✨ What professional love really means (and why it's so often misunderstood)

✨ Why relationships are an ethical commitment, not just a teaching strategy

✨ The connection between professional love, behaviour support and belonging

✨ How compassion fatigue changes the way we show up for children

✨ Why care has become undervalued in education, despite being essential for learning

✨ Why reconnecting with the relational heart of our work gives Sarah Louise hope for the future of early childhood

This conversation is thoughtful, challenging and incredibly hopeful. If you've ever wondered how to keep caring deeply without losing yourself in the process, or what it really means to bring love into professional practice, this episode will leave you thinking long after it ends.

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EP 57 | Could Love Be What's Missing in Education? with Sarah Louise Nelson

The Bloom Room: An Early Childhood Podcast

EP 57 | Could Love Be What's Missing in Education? with Sarah Louise Nelson