Ep. 93 | Why Transitions Are So Hard for Young Children—And What Parents Can Do | TPL
Transitions can be one of the toughest parts of life with young children – from leaving the house on time to ending play for bedtime. In thi...
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Ep. 92 | REPLAY: The Benefits of Chores in Young Children | TPL
One of our most popular parenting topics is back. In this episode, Rachel and Claire discuss why chores are more than household tasks. Disco...
Ep.. 91 | REPLAY: Encouraging Independence and Self-Help Skills | TPL
Some parenting questions remain relevant no matter a child's age or stage. In this replay episode, early education experts Rachel Robertson...
Ep. 90 | Borrow My Calm: Helping Kids (and Ourselves) Regulate Big Emotions | TPL
What does it really mean to be "regulated" and why does it feel so much harder when kids are involved? In this episode, Claire and Rachel br...
Ep. 89 | REPLAY: Traveling with Children | TPL
Traveling with kids is a popular parenting topic and for good reason. In this replay of a listener‑favorite episode, Rachel and Claire share...
Ep. 88 | Serve and Return: Build Your Child's Brain Through Interactions | TPL
One of the easiest ways to support your young child's development? Everyday back-and-forth interactions. In this episode, Rachel and Claire...
Ep. 87 | REPLAY: How to Approach Hitting and Biting | TPL
Biting, hitting, kicking, yelling "I hate you!" – big behaviors can overwhelm young children and adults alike. Why do these outbursts happen...
Ep. 86 | Bedtime Struggles and How to Handle Them | TPL
Bedtime can be sweet… or a total showdown. In this episode, we unpack why young kids resist sleep and share simple, proven strategies to mak...
Ep. 85 | Picky Eating—Why It Happens and What Helps | TPL
Struggling with picky eating at home? You're not alone! In this episode, Rachel and Claire explain why picky eating is a typical occurrence...
Ep. 84 | Inspiring a Lifetime of Reading | TPL
Join us live from the NAEYC Annual Conference as we celebrate 25 years of Bright Horizons' Growing Readers program and explore how to spark...
Ep. 83 | Helping Kids Feel Capable: The Power of Agency | TPL
Ever heard your child's teacher mention "agency" and wondered what it actually means? In this episode, Claire and Rachel unpack this buzzwor...
Ep. 82 | Parenting Tips for Managing Big Emotions | TPL
Meltdowns, tantrums, and emotional overloads—young children feel big, and sometimes it all spills out. In this episode, Claire and Rachel sh...
Ep. 81 | You Ask, We Answer: Tantrums, Parenting Styles & More | TPL
In this special episode, Claire and Rachel settle into a fresh new studio to tackle some of the parenting questions that matter most—straigh...
Managing Separation Anxiety in Young Children - Episode 80
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 m...
Discussing Stressful Current Events with Children | Teach. Play. Love. Episode 79
In this repeat episode, we explore effective strategies and resources for helping children navigate current world events and manage their em...
Having Fun Playing with Your Kids | Teach. Play. Love. Episode 78 (REPLAY S6:E57)
Join us for a replay of one of our classic episodes! "Having Fun Playing with Your Kids" Listen to this episode of Teach. Play. Love. To lea...
Ep 77: Parenting Styles and Child Outcomes
It's not just nature vs. nurture — it's nature AND nurture. Join Rachel and Claire as they dive into the research and explore various parent...
Ep 76: Raising a Kind Child
The nurturing relationships and interactions that children have in their first 5 yrs are instrumental to developing true kindness later on....
Why Children Need Pretend Play
Pretend play is fun and a fundamental aspect of healthy child development! Join Rachel and Claire as they discuss the stages of imaginary pl...
Ep 74: What Happened to My World REPLAY
Join us for a replay of one of our classic episodes! "What happened to my world?" "Am I going to be okay — will everyone be okay?" When stre...