Ep 48: Nurturing Your Child’s Love of Art & Creativity
Teach. Play. Love. Parenting Advice for the Early Years
Release Date: 12/23/2022
Ep 64: Navigating Early Friendships
Teach. Play. Love. Parenting Advice for the Early Years
In this episode of Teach, Play, Love, our hosts & early childhood education experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss, explore the topic of friendships in early childhood. They examine how friendships and play encourage social-emotional development, how to have a successful playdate, and what to do when aggressive behavior happens between children.
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Ep 63: Listener Questions: Setting (and Holding) Limits
Teach. Play. Love. Parenting Advice for the Early Years
In today's episode of Teach, Play, Love, our hosts & education and development experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss, delve into how to set limits with your young children.
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Ep 62: The Benefits of Chores for Young Children
Teach. Play. Love. Parenting Advice for the Early Years
In this episode, our education experts Rachel and Claire discuss the benefits of giving chores to young children. Listen for tips on what chores are best for certain ages, and learn how giving your child responsibilities leads to not only a tidier home, but also builds your child’s confidence and independence.
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Ep 61: Building Executive Function Skills
Teach. Play. Love. Parenting Advice for the Early Years
Join Rachel and Claire as they discuss how executive function skills develop and how to work on these skills with your children as they grow and learn. As children grow and learn, they continue to develop and refine their executive function skills, which are crucial for success in school and in life. In this episode of Teach. Play. Love., Rachel and Claire will share why these skills are so important and how you can help your children strengthen these abilities throughout their life. Get parenting advice from Rachel and Claire! You can leave them a voicemail by calling 617-673-8881 and your...
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Ep 60: Fact or Fiction: Common Child Development Myths
Teach. Play. Love. Parenting Advice for the Early Years
Join Rachel and Claire as they sort the fact from the fiction, redefine what matters most, and equip parents with the confidence to provide the experiences their children need to thrive now and in the future. Get parenting advice from Rachel and Claire! You can leave them a voicemail by calling 617-673-8881 and your question may be answered in a future episode of Teach. Play. Love. You can also send them an email at .
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Ep 59: Tips for a Great Story Time
Teach. Play. Love. Parenting Advice for the Early Years
Did you have a favorite book as a child? Perhaps you remember reading with a loved one or special teacher. In this episode of Teach. Play. Love., Rachel and Claire discuss why reading to your child is so important and how to make story time a memorable bonding and learning experience. Do you need help picking out books for your kids? Check out our program. helps to share the joy of reading, cultivate an appreciation for books, and foster early literacy skills. Get parenting advice from Rachel and Claire! You can leave them a voicemail by calling 617-673-8881 and your question may be answered...
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Ep 58: Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Grandparents
Teach. Play. Love. Parenting Advice for the Early Years
In this episode of Teach. Play. Love., explore the advantages of grandparent and extended family support, and learn how to overcome common challenges. Grandparents and other extended family members have the remarkable ability to bring joy to a child's life. When grandparents are actively involved in their grandchild's life, they can provide invaluable support to parents and also become a reliable part of a child's family system, providing nurturing and care. Join Rachel and Claire as they explore the advantages of strengthening your family village and discover effective strategies for...
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Ep 57: Having Fun Playing With Your Kids
Teach. Play. Love. Parenting Advice for the Early Years
Listen to this episode of Teach. Play. Love., to learn why play is one of the most important things a child can do each day and get advice on how to have fun playing with your kids. Play allows children to experiment with concepts and ideas to make sense of the world around them. Setting aside time each day to play with your child can foster their growth and development, as well as create lasting family memories. In this episode of Teach. Play. Love. you’ll hear why play is so very important and you’ll get actionable ideas on how to have fun playing with your kids. Get parenting advice...
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Ep 56: Listener Questions: Helping Children with Big Emotions
Teach. Play. Love. Parenting Advice for the Early Years
Whether you’re preparing for a new baby, answering complicated questions, or encountering defiance from a toddler, it’s important to give yourself grace. Guiding your children through these moments will not only help them build resilience and understanding, but will ensure they know you’re there for them no matter how tricky life may get. Get parenting advice from Rachel and Claire! You can leave them a voicemail by calling 617-673-8881 and your question may be answered in a future episode of Teach. Play. Love. You can also send them an email at .
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Ep 55: Hands On, Minds On: How Kids Learn REPLAY
Teach. Play. Love. Parenting Advice for the Early Years
Hands-on, minds-on — that’s how children learn best. When they can touch, wonder, explore, and discover, the opportunities are endless. In this episode, get expert advice from Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss on encouraging immersive and meaningful learning experiences. Plus, you’ll find out how to build a foundation for happy, healthy development. Get parenting advice from Rachel and Claire! You can leave them a voicemail by calling 617-673-8881 and your question may be answered in a future episode of Teach. Play. Love. You can also send them an email at...
info_outlineWhile creative art activities may seem like something that is “just for fun,” they are actually key elements to child development. Remember to let your child take charge of the artistic process! Your job is to provide the rich environment and materials. Then allow your child to take the creative lead.
In this episode, Rachel and Claire discuss the importance of art, how engaging with art helps children with school readiness, and how to set up a playful and joyful art experience for your child.