Best Learningthroughplay Podcasts (2024)

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Executive function: Empathy 26:13

1M ago26:13

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Empathy can be a puzzling concept for a young child. They often need adults to model it for them. When reading stories or playing with the wooden peg people together, ask your child: “How do you think that person is feeling right now? How can you tell? How would you feel in his place?” Encourage your child to notice the clues in their environment a…

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Executive function: Flexible thinking 24:13

1M ago24:13

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Have you ever played “hot/cold” with your child? It’s good for a laugh, particularly when a child can’t find something in plain sight. But it’s also great at teaching young children flexible thinking, or the ability to adapt to change. As they are searching for the lost item, they are listening to directions and staying flexible when they have to c…

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Executive function: Managing frustration 25:22

1M ago25:22

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Success in life — that looks different for everyone. But skills like persistence, managing frustration and emotional regulation tend to scaffold that success, no matter what the end result looks like. These skills are all part of what scientists call executive function, something we’re focusing on this season. We like to talk about executive functi…

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Executive function: Thinking ahead 23:54

2M ago23:54

23:54

Executive functioning skills are important, because they help us achieve our goals. Children with strong executive functioning skills have the focus, patience, flexibility and resilience to succeed in—and out—of school. While children continue to develop these skills into adolescence, research shows they surge at 4 years old. And they can be really…

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When parenting feels unequal 24:32

5M ago24:32

24:32

Our guest today is a mother of four children, ages 5 to 17. She knows well how the demands of parenting can run you into the ground. She made the choice to step off the “struggle bus of overwhelm” — as she calls it — but it was a move that took time, and conscious effort. The secret? Establishing clear boundaries. And choosing not to identify with …

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Helping children deal with change 21:15

5M ago21:15

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Why can change be so unsettling for our toddlers? I mean, change up the snack crackers and you may have a major crisis on your hands. On this episode of My New Life, Jessical Rolph hosts Lael Stone, author of “Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children”. Never is our resilience put to the test more so than in the face of change. If you and your f…

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Managing expectations as a mother 23:26

6M ago23:26

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For the most part, limits provide a framework that helps everyone move through the day more fluidly, and with less friction. But on this episode of My New Life, we discuss limiting beliefs — beliefs that interfere with our own wellbeing and that of our family. A big one is the notion that we can “have it all”. For parents who work outside the home,…

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Expert in neurodiversity Dr. Billy on emotional regulation 26:37

6M ago26:37

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We welcome Dr. Billy Garvey to this episode of My New Life. He runs a clinic in Melbourne, Australia, that helps parents focus on their children’s strengths, and move through some of their challenges. The clinic has a 3-year waitlist and after listening to this episode, you’ll understand why: Dr. Billy is really good at helping caregivers and child…

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Helping siblings with boundaries 22:54

6M ago22:54

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Bickering, fighting, jealousy, constant comparison and competition — sibling rivalry can be exhausting. Here to help us reduce the conflict between our children is parent educator, Kristin Mariella. Her approach is to hold the limits, while welcoming the waves of emotion. You can find more from Kristin Mariella @respectfulmom. Takeaways: Hold your …

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Behavior is a smoke alarm 31:58

6M ago31:58

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There are lots of parenting experts talking about choosing connection over discipline, but today’s guest on My New Life has a fresh take on limit-setting: She compares bad behavior to a smoke alarm going off. Punishment is like taking a hose and pointing it at the alarm. If the pressure is great enough, the alarm will stop. But we still don’t know …

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What you should know about men's and women's fertility 23:20

9M ago23:20

23:20

When it comes to starting or growing a family, many of us come face-to-face with a painful reality: Infertility. Even if you had an easy time conceiving, it doesn’t guarantee subsequent pregnancies will be just as easy. Problems in men’s bodies are the cause of around half of all infertility. Does that statistic shock you? That could be because wom…

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Benefits of play with Special Education Needs (SEN) 13:36

11M ago13:36

13:36

Join Heather Welch chatting about Benefits of play with Special Education Needs (SEN) Looking at Children and the benefits of play with Autism, ADHD, self regulations and understanding the different domains to creating an inclusive classroom or home environment for everyone. Highlights of the show; (02:53) Repetitive tasks (04:20) Focus on their st…

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Play ideas for children in the holidays 16:31

11M ago16:31

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Join Heather Welch chatting about Play ideas for children in the holidays Let's discuss many different types of play from sensory, construction, Role, Active, Music, Mindfulness and self-regulation play. You may have minimal equipment to play at home or in the classroom, however let's make it fun, engaging and play together! Highlights of the show;…

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Emotional Wellness, social and emotional learning with Talia Filippelli, Starr Therapy 33:38

12M ago33:38

33:38

Join Heather Welch, Edx Education in conversation with award winning therapist - Talia Filippelli, Founder of Starr Therapy, discussing Emotional Wellness, social and emotional learning, trends in the USA for children, an exciting project with The Genius of Play ideas for promoting wellness/mindfulness at home or in a classroom. Highlights: (03:29)…

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Why Play Is Important In Children For Their Physical And Mental Health 13:46

1y ago13:46

13:46

Join Heather Welch chatting about The relationship between physical and mental health for a child’s holistic development through play or 'Why Play is important in children for their Physical and Mental health'. When all three factors ;'mental health, physical health and well-being'; are balanced, this enables children to grow and develop in line wi…

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Self Regulation, Play and children in the Early Years 14:03

1y ago14:03

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Self-regulation refers to a child’s ability to consciously control their own thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It begins to develop in toddlers and continues into adulthood. In this episode, Heather Welch, Edx Education discusses, self regulation, play and children in the early years. Here are the highlights: (01:19) How does self-regulation affec…

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Children, Play & Mindfulness with Edx Education 14:22

1y ago14:22

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Join Heather Welch, Edx Education chatting about play, learning and mindfulness. In this episode, we’re going to discuss the benefits of mindfulness with children and understanding their emotions. Being aware of our emotions and understanding that they manifest in our body isn't something that comes naturally to all of us, especially our children. …

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Benefits of Calm Play Ideas with Edx Education 13:38

1y ago13:38

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We often as caregivers find we have rowdy children and the best way to calm them down, is for them to run all their energy off. Join Heather Welch in this episode, we look at the benefits of calm play opposed to running around, jumping up and down or chasing dogs. Sometimes, there are moments when children need to just settle down, but how we we ac…

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Role-play and what we learn from children playing 10:34

1y ago10:34

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Join Heather Welch, Edx Education chatting about Role Play and what we can Learn about children playing. When children play, they tend to be more open and communicative about their day, their feelings and even problems which they haven't solved yet. In this episode, we look at what we can learn from watching our children play. For example, sibling …

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Play, Children with SEN 16:46

1+ y ago16:46

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In this episode we are joined by Ione Inness, founder of SEND tutoring. We discover why play is important for children and especially children with additional needs. Ione shares with Heather Welch her inspiration for SEN, importance of play and role of caregivers in play. Highlights in this episode: (01:19) Ione’s background (07:12) Why is play imp…

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Ideas to Motivate Play in Children 11:07

1+ y ago11:07

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Join Heather Welch chatting about play, over the past two years, we have spoken with many experts who have each shared their ideas on how we can motivate play in children. In this episode, we dig even deeper and explore the values of play, social and emotional learning and the different stages of play. Here are the highlights: (01:27) Advantages of…

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When and how to stop breastfeeding 30:48

1+ y ago30:48

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Host Jessica Rolph breastfed all three of her children, but weaning the last has been an emotional experience. It’s hard to say how many mothers breastfeed beyond that first year or two, but often those mothers feel judged for choosing to continue. Lyndsey Hookway joins us to help demystify “extended” breastfeeding and offer tips on weaning for tho…

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Transitioning from crib to bed 23:39

1+ y ago23:39

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Switching your child from a crib to bed can be a big milestone! Most sleep experts recommend waiting until your child is around three years old. Jessica Rolph, your host, is joined by Dana Obleman to discuss what factors might go into that timing. Dana is an Infant and Child Sleep Consultant and the creator of The Sleep Sense Program. Highlights: […

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Parents, Caregivers and Teachers' Role in Play 10:50

1+ y ago10:50

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I'm Heather Welch from Edx Education and today I'm chatting about my favourite topic which is Play or as we like to say "play based learning" or "learning through play." Last podcast we looked at the value of play, Social and emotional learning, stages of play and today we are discussing our role as parents, teachers and caregiver in play. Here are…

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Co-parenting after a separation 20:37

1+ y ago20:37

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Navigating the ups and downs of divorce looks different in each situation, but there are some universal ways to make it easier on our children. These start with better communication — rules around communicating that put your child first. Here to help us establish some of these best practices is Dr. Tamara Afifi, a professor in Interpersonal Health …

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School Readiness and Play 8:46

1+ y ago8:46

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In today’s podcast episode join Heather Welch talking about School Readiness and Play Last podcast we looked at the value of play, Social and emotional learning, stages of play Teaching our children to think and today we are discussing School readiness and play Is your child emotionally ready for school? How can you help them through play to acquir…

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Talking about death 26:50

1+ y ago26:50

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Birthing is a topic we all want to weigh in on, but death? Not so much. We tend to avoid the subject, and when it comes to talking to our child about death, choosing the right words is hard. Of course, there’s no “right” way to talk about death except to lead with honesty and love. Jessica Rolph, your host, welcomes Michele Benyo to the show. She i…

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Pacifiers: In or out? 15:35

1+ y ago15:35

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Pacifiers are so convenient… until they’re not. At some point, there can be concerns about developing teeth and interference with speech, and weaning a child off a pacifier can be challenging. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and speech and language therapists recommend starting that weaning process b…

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Teaching Our Children How To Think with Edx Education 9:47

1+ y ago9:47

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In today’s podcast episode join Heather Welch talking about how you can teach your children to think and why it is so important. As caregivers sometimes we can make decisions for our children without even realising it, like choosing an outfit for them to wear each day, or what they are eating for dinner that night. While this can be more convenient…

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Different Stages of Play with Edx Education 10:46

1+ y ago10:46

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Join Heather Welch , Edx Education sharing knowledge on different stages of play, what they are, what it looks like how to encourage children to play and how to integrate this through play in the early years… Children have so many different stages of play and types of play. If you have a chance observe your little ones and whilst they are playing a…

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Coping with separation anxiety 28:43

1+ y ago28:43

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The stress of separation is real — it can be upsetting for both you and your child. Whether it be a child sobbing for you to stay when the babysitter shows up or clinging to your leg at drop-off, it’s easy to feel like you’re doing it all wrong when these raw emotions take over. My New Life’s Jessica Rolph welcomes Family Psychologist Ashleigh Warn…

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Developing Social and Emotional Learning Through Play 10:29

1+ y ago10:29

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Episode 59 - Social and Emotional Learning Through Play Heather Welch is chating about Play or as we like to say play based learning or learning through play at edx education. Over the past 2 years we have chatted on the podcast with so many experts on this topic, created amazing educational resources, experiences and toys at edx education . Last p…

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The Value Of Play 8:29

1+ y ago8:29

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Episode 58 Join Heather Welch talking about Play! In a new series for this podcast , I'm so excited to chat about my favourite topic, which is Play. Play is so underestimated in how important it is for children, especially in the world we have created with so many extracurricular activities, modern day expectations on busy families, schools, nurser…

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Preventing screen-time meltdowns 30:05

1+ y ago30:05

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Screens are hard to avoid in today’s world, and when our children do have access, turning them off can bring on some big emotions! Have you ever wondered why they have these oversized reactions? Or how to avoid them? My New Life host Jessica Rolph is joined by Dr. Martha Deiros Collado, a psychologist specializing in family therapy who has her own …

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When potty training gets messy 28:19

1+ y ago28:19

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Is your child refusing to sit on the toilet? Or waiting until the pull-up is on to go poop? You’re not alone. For a lot of parents, the potty learning process is more drawn out than we anticipate. For some, it takes months or even years. In previous episodes, you heard some common potty-training scenarios. We shared the advice of the author of Oh C…

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Get your baby talking with The Speech Sisters 25:05

1+ y ago25:05

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This week we are revisiting our most-downloaded episode from Dec. 1, 2021, as we prepare for our upcoming season: Transitions. In the new season of the podcast, we will take a look at transitions from diapers to potty, crib to bed, saying goodby to pacifiers, and lots more. Language milestones are a hot topic. When should my baby be speaking? And h…

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Tess Burrows, Adventurer, Peace Activist, Author, Speaker In Conversation with Edx Education 27:44

1+ y ago27:44

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Heather Welch, Edx Education will be in Conversation with Tess Burrows, adventurer, peace activist, author, speaker, healer, mother and grandmother. Tess is passionate about collecting messages from individuals and speaking them out from far high places - to help peace and harmony - already from the North and South Poles, Himalayas, Andes, Pacific …

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Sheila Akbar, COO & President of Signet Education In Conversation With Edx Education (USA) 33:31

1+ y ago33:31

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Ep 056: Join Heather Welch, Edx Education In conversation with Sheila Akbar President & COO of Signet Education. In this episode I talk to Sheila Akbar – President of Signet Education. Sheila loves to work closely with students to help them overcome any challenges they may face. Today, we discuss her time in education, mental health in teens, Signe…

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Simplifying: Why children benefit 26:04

1+ y ago26:04

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The first years of a baby’s life can feel anything but simple. While their needs are few, namely love, food, sleep, and play, parents often feel pressure to provide the absolute best on these fronts. The best food. The best sleep. The best play. We are told that to accomplish this by doing more: more playdates, more lessons, more outings, and more …

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Supporting a positive sibling relationship 21:59

1+ y ago21:59

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Sibling rivalry is normal. The kids usually move on quickly, but it often leaves us adults unhinged. What can we do to help diffuse those tense moments, and maybe even build some mutual respect? In the spring we shared an episode about bringing home a new baby sibling. In today’s episode, we are following up with Lovevery expert Gabrielle Felman on…

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Liz Arriens, Founder Coraline and Us in Conversation with Edx Education (UK) 33:43

1+ y ago33:43

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Heather Welch Edx Education today will be in Conversation with Liz Arriens, founder Coraline and Us Coraline and Us which is about their story with Coraline (their daughter diagnosed with Downs Syndrome at birth. Today we are chatting with about her journey with Coraline, what is play for Coraline, raise awareness and support for caregivers and cre…

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How to boost your baby's biome 24:23

1+ y ago24:23

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We hear a lot about the first 3 years of a baby’s life — how critical those years are to brain development. But today’s guest, the author of The Baby and the Biome, would argue that the same window is just as critical for our gut. Probiotics may have a role in keeping that system healthy. But are probiotics helpful to babies? And what about when yo…

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Screens: What the research tells us 18:58

2y ago18:58

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Screens are so effective at distraction, but equally effective at causing parents angst! In today’s interview, Jessica Rolph is joined by Lovevery expert, Dr. Zach Stuckelman, to get to the bottom of the research on screens and young brains. They examine which content is better than others, and whether those learning apps are really teaching our ki…

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Kim West, Award winning Author, Founder The Sleep Lady, In Conversation with Edx Education (USA) 26:06

2y ago26:06

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Episode 54: Heather Welch from Edx Education today we will be in Conversation with Kim West, Award winning Author, Founder The Sleep Lady & The Gentle Sleep Coach and certificate program Kim West, has been a practicing child and family therapist for over 27 years. she has helped over 20,000 tired parents all over the world get a good night’s sleep …

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Ready for more? Why birth spacing matters 11:30

2y ago11:30

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Usually when we consider having another baby, personal preferences factor heavily into decisions around timing — things like budget or sibling dynamics. But it’s rare to consider the health impacts, and it’s even less common to discuss birth spacing with your doctor. Jessica Rolph, your host, welcomes Dr. Alison Gemmill to today’s episode. Alison i…

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Normal fears vs. anxiety with Dr. Lockhart 26:34

2y ago26:34

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With everything we have to worry about in today’s world, it’s easy to lose sight of how our children can have their own big worries too. Things like getting nails clipped, night-time noises, strangers, doctors, even entering a pool can feel overwhelming to our children. How do we help them push through their fears? Which are normal, and which are e…

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Dr Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Author, founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health, (USA) 39:57

2y ago39:57

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Episode 53- Heather Welch from Edx Education is In Conversation with Dr. Roseann Capanna- Hodge Award winning Childrens mental health expert, Author, keynote speaker, founder of The Global Institute of Children’s Mental Health, Rosanne is based in the `USA however is known globally she has been referred to as a mental health trailblazer, Changing t…

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Tips for teaching kindness 23:12

2y ago23:12

23:12

Young children are naturally egocentric. This is a normal part of their development, as they must first make sense of the world around them through their own eyes, before they can see it through someone else’s. In fact, until they approach preschool age, they have little reason to believe that others might have feelings or thoughts different from t…

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Shaunak Roy CEO & Founder at Yellowdig, Tech Entrepreneur In Conversation with Edx Education (USA) 32:04

2y ago32:04

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Heather Welch from Edx Education today we will be in Conversation with Shaunak Roy CEO & Founder at Yellowdig, Tech Entrepreneur In Conversation with Edx Education Yellowdig is a community-driven active learning platform adopted by over many colleges and universities, K12 schools, and corporate training clients. Their mission is to transform every …

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Montessori made simple with Simone Davies 25:08

2y ago25:08

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Independence, freedom, order, beauty. These are all elements of the Montessori play space, and who doesn’t want these things for their child? However, sometimes adopting a Montessori approach can feel like a high bar. Jessica Rolph, your host, is joined by Simone Davies, author of The Montessori Baby and The Montessori Toddler. She can also be foun…

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