Starting early learning is one of the biggest transitions in a young child's life. This episode gives parents practical, connection-based strategies to make those first weeks feel calmer and more confident, while helping them understand how quality early learning services partner with families to support successful transitions.

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Educator and Centre Director Olivia Scott is the host of What I Wish I knew... The Early Learning Guide. A podcast for parents navigating one of life's biggest milestones... Starting early learning.

Today's guest is Dr Billy Garvey, developmental paediatrician and one of Australia's most trusted voices on children's development and emotional wellbeing. He is also the co-host of the Pop Culture Parenting podcast and founder of Guiding Growing Minds.

Billy joins Olivia to talk about transitioning into early learning. Billy and Olivia will explore what emotional readiness looks like, why transitions can feel so big and how parents can support their child and themselves through this exciting new chapter.

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You can find Billy’s books here: Link to Billy’s book Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Raising Boys (pre order) and, Ten Things I wish You Knew About Your Childs Mental Health

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