# Ep. 79: Preventing Burnout: Practical Strategies for Early Childhood Educators with Faith Rivera

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Podcast: [Reimagine Childhood](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reimagine-childhood-6065024)
Published: 2026-02-09T07:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Reimagine Childhood, host Monica Healer discusses combating burnout with Faith Rivera, founder and principal consultant of Allos. Consulting. Faith outlines the causes of burnout, differentiates it from stress and overwhelm, and offers practical strategies for early childhood educators to manage stress and avoid burnout. The conversation delves into the emotional, physical, and mental health impacts of burnout, the importance of self-care, and setting boundaries. Additionally, Faith highlights the necessity of community relationships and provides her top five habits for preventing burnout. The episode concludes with a call to action for educators to prioritize their well-being to better serve the children in their care. 00:00 Introduction to Reimagine Childhood 00:55 Understanding Burnout with Faith Rivera 02:16 Recognizing the Signs of Burnout 11:08 Impact of Teacher Burnout on Children 15:22 The Impact of Stress on Health 16:46 Top Five Personal Habits to Manage Stress 19:51 The Importance of Being Present 23:28 Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships Here are some resources to help as you take steps to protect your own well-being: Habit Tracker downloadable to help you stay on track with goals Finding Rest in the Rush course on our website. Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith on 7 types of rest

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