Teach. Play. Love.

Bright Horizons' parenting podcast, Teach. Play. Love.,

Ep 71: Encouraging Independence and Self-Help Skills 11/26/2024

Ep 71: Encouraging Independence and Self-Help Skills Discover why teaching independence and self-help skills makes a big impact on child development. Early education experts Rachel Robertson & Claire Goss share practical tips to help your child gain confidence and self-reliance. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34594135

Ep 70: Teaching your children to write 10/31/2024

Ep 70: Teaching your children to write In this episode, we explore the importance of writing in child development. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006777

Ep 69: Parenting Tips for the First Days of Child Care 09/30/2024

Ep 69: Parenting Tips for the First Days of Child Care In this episode, child development experts Rachel Robertson & Claire Goss share essential parenting tips to ease the transition and help your child adjust smoothly to their new education environment. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006787

Ep 68: Discussing Stressful Current Events With Children 08/30/2024

Ep 68: Discussing Stressful Current Events With Children In this episode, we explore effective strategies and resources for talking with children about current world events, such as elections, natural disasters, or global conflict. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006797

Ep 67: Healthy Screen Time for Young Kids 07/31/2024

Ep 67: Healthy Screen Time for Young Kids This episode dives into the presence of screens in our daily lives and how they influence child development. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006807

Ep 66: Reimagining School Readiness 06/26/2024

Ep 66: Reimagining School Readiness In today's episode of Teach, Play, Love, our hosts & education experts, Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss, redefine school readiness and what you can do at home to support your child’s school readiness skills. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006817

Ep 65: Tantrums: The What, The Why, and The How 05/29/2024

Ep 65: Tantrums: The What, The Why, and The How In this episode of Teach. Play. Love. Our Education experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss discuss How to deal with children's tantrums. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006827

Ep 64: Navigating Early Friendships 04/29/2024

Ep 64: Navigating Early Friendships In today's episode of Teach, Play, Love, our hosts & early childhood education experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss, explore the topic of friendships in early childhood. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006837

Ep 63: Listener Questions: Setting (and Holding) Limits 03/27/2024

Ep 63: Listener Questions: Setting (and Holding) Limits 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. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006847

Ep. 62 Teach. Play. Love 02/28/2024

Ep. 62 Teach. Play. Love In this episode, our education experts Rachel and Claire discuss the benefits of giving chores to young children. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006852

Ep 61 - Building Executive Function Skills 01/31/2024

Ep 61 - Building Executive Function Skills 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. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006862

Ep 59: Tips for a Great Story Time 11/30/2023

Ep 59: Tips for a Great Story Time Did you have a favorite book as a child? Perhaps you remember reading with a loved one or special teacher. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006872

Ep 58: Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Grandparents 10/26/2023

Ep 58: Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Grandparents In this episode of Teach. Play. Love., explore the advantages of grandparent and extended family support, and learn how to overcome common challenges. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006877

Ep 57: Having Fun Playing With Your Kids 09/26/2023

Ep 57: Having Fun Playing With Your Kids 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. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006892

Ep 56: Listener Questions: Helping Children with Big Emotions 08/25/2023

Ep 56: Listener Questions: Helping Children with Big Emotions Whether you’re preparing for a new baby, answering complicated questions, or encountering defiance from a toddler, it’s important to give yourself grace. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006907

Ep 55: Hands On, Minds On: How Kids Learn REPLAY 07/24/2023

Ep 55: Hands On, Minds On: How Kids Learn REPLAY Hands-on, minds-on — that’s how children learn best. When they can touch, wonder, explore, and discover, the opportunities are endless. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006912

Ep 54: Traveling With Kids 06/29/2023

Ep 54: Traveling With Kids Are you getting ready for a family trip? Join Rachel and Claire as they share their own travel adventures and provide a practical list of tips you can implement right away as you plan your next family getaway. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006922

Ep 53: Sibling Rivalry 05/31/2023

Ep 53: Sibling Rivalry Sibling relationships can be complicated—camaraderie and closeness sometimes mixed with moments of intense competition and conflict. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006932

Ep 52: Navigating Solo Parenthood 04/14/2023

Ep 52: Navigating Solo Parenthood Raising children on your own can feel overwhelming. In addition to caring for your children, it’s also vital to take care of yourself. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006937

Ep 51: Why Are Routines Important? 03/31/2023

Ep 51: Why Are Routines Important? Establishing a consistent routine can not only benefit your child, but also make your life as a parent or caregiver much easier. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006947

Ep 50: Creating Easy Transitions (Through Your Day) 02/28/2023

Ep 50: Creating Easy Transitions (Through Your Day) Whether you’re coming inside after fun at the playground, going from playtime to bath and bed, or even just leaving the house to go to school, transitions can cause an array of complicated feelings for our children. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006952

Ep 49: Raising Resilient Kids: The Importance of Failure and Buil 01/30/2023

Ep 49: Raising Resilient Kids: The Importance of Failure and Buil One of the key ways we can help our children grow in life is to let them fail. While it can be difficult as a parent to see your children struggle, we know we won’t always be by their side to help when things get tough. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006962

Ep 48: Nurturing Your Child’s Love of Art & Creativity 12/23/2022

Ep 48: Nurturing Your Child’s Love of Art & Creativity While 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. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006972

Ep. 47: Managing Separation Anxiety in Young Children 11/22/2022

Ep. 47: Managing Separation Anxiety in Young Children While separation anxiety can be tough for both parents and children, it’s reassuring to know it happens because we love each other so very much. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006977

Ep. 46: Encouraging Sharing & Taking Turns 11/01/2022

Ep. 46: Encouraging Sharing & Taking Turns At what age should a child understand the concept of sharing, and how do we give them tools to develop this important life skill? Join our early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss as they share developmentally appropriate expectations around taking turns and sharing, how to practice and model sharing with your child, and when it’s actually okay not to share. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006987

Ep. 45: Curiosity 09/07/2022

Ep. 45: Curiosity Curiosity is an important skill that enhances cognitive and social-emotional development, gives your child confidence, and contributes to their love of learning. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34006997

Ep. 44: Lesser-Known Child Development Milestones 08/25/2022

Ep. 44: Lesser-Known Child Development Milestones Small developmental milestones, such as stranger awareness and imaginative play, give children the chance to think, process, wonder, and act on their curiosity. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34007007

Ep. 43: Math Matters REPLAY 07/22/2022

Ep. 43: Math Matters REPLAY Some love math, many hate it, but we all need it. And no matter how you feel about it, it’s critical to your child’s development. Take another listen to this episode as Rachel Robertson and Ruth Fidino discuss appropriate math activities for your child. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34007017

Ep. 42: Play and Learning 06/28/2022

Ep. 42: Play and Learning With the approach of summer comes camps, family vacations, and outdoor fun. But you may be wondering, when will you have time to prepare your child for the new school year? Luckily, outdoor fun encourages learning for your child. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34007022

Ep. 41: No! 05/06/2022

Ep. 41: No! Does it seem like your child’s favorite word is “no” these days? Why are they suddenly opposed to everything? Find out what’s really going on and how to get through this frustrating phase from our own early childhood experts, Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss. Learn why saying “no” is a positive milestone and hear how to nurture your child’s emotions, offer other ways to express frustration, present options to get through sticky situations, celebrate the wins, and more. /episode/index/show/d64f184b-9b4c-4396-98f0-b2bfc9316a48/id/34007032

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