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Teach. Play. Love. Parenting Advice for the Early Years

25 Episodes

37 minutes | a month ago
Ep. 24: Finding Your Parenting Path
 “Am I doing this right?”    “How will my child turn out?”    Overwhelming, isn’t it?   Join Rachel Robertson and Ruth Fidino — early education experts and parenting veterans — who say that parenting doesn’t have to be perfect to be successful. There are so many ways to be a good parent, and you’ll find what works for you. Tune in to hear what worked for them as they reflect on their many years of parenthood. 
22 minutes | 2 months ago
Ep. 23: How to Talk to Children About Race
Your child’s brain is hardwired to categorize things — so they’re going to notice and ask about differences. The question is: how should you respond? Join early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Melanie Brooks to find out how to explore race with your child in a sensitive, positive manner. Plus, learn how to use play, books, images, and experiences to integrate important conversations on diversity, inclusion, and equity into your child’s everyday life.
21 minutes | 3 months ago
Ep. 22: Staying Connected While Staying Apart
Building secure, social attachments…during a pandemic? None of us have trained for this. But it is possible to help your child stay connected with others, even while staying apart. Get ideas that will boost social-emotional development for little ones through elementary schoolers — including games, cooperative play, interactive technology, virtual field trips, and more. 
22 minutes | 4 months ago
Ep. 21: Bringing the Classroom to Your Living Room
School has started, but it’s far from what we’re all used to. Are you scrambling to create a remote learning environment that will make things easier on you and your child? Our early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Ruth Fidino have ideas that can help. Tune in to hear how to set up a learning space, establish routines, rituals, classroom jobs, and more.  
13 minutes | 4 months ago
Ep. 20: A Parenting Mindset for Back-to-School
Remote learning, a hybrid model, or fully in-person, no matter how your school district decided to start the academic year, it’s sure to look and feel different than you and your child expected.  And, on top of that, no one knows what’s coming next.  Hear from Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, senior education advisor, as they discuss success strategies for approaching this unusual school year.
21 minutes | 10 months ago
Ep. 19: Parenting through Uncertainty
World events shake all of us — parents and children alike. So how do you answer when your child asks, “Are we going to be okay?” On this episode, Bright Horizons early childhood education expert Rachel Robertson gives concrete advice on all of it — supporting your child through difficult times, giving calm, simple reassurances to tough questions, and using play time to help process and express feelings.
14 minutes | a year ago
Ep. 18: Mindful Kids, Calmer Days REPLAY
Full schedules and little downtime can cause stress for everyone – including children – but practicing mindfulness can alleviate that stress. We are bringing back this episode to help you learn about the many benefits of being mindful, how to pay attention on purpose, and how to do mindfulness activities like Shake the Sillies Out and Mind Bubbles.
26 minutes | a year ago
Ep. 17: Build Healthy Habits Early – Part Two
Children need us to focus on their physical development — they need to play, take risks, connect with nature, and more. Why? To enhance fine and large motor skills and encourage exciting milestones. On this episode, Bright Horizons early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Ruth Fidino discuss simple ways to give your child as many active, physical moments and experiences as possible throughout the early years.
25 minutes | a year ago
Ep. 16: Ready, Set, Read REPLAY
Do you find yourself picking up the same story over and over again? Are you wondering how to choose your child’s next book? Join Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, education and development senior advisor, for this previously aired episode about children’s literature. They discuss what it means for a children’s book to be high quality, the many benefits of reading, the low-down on tablets and audiobooks, and what matters most — helping your child learn to love reading. 
24 minutes | a year ago
Ep. 15: How Children Learn to Be Grateful
As much as you might want your child to say “thank you” and mean it right off the bat, the concept of gratitude requires a high level of social-emotional skills, and it grows over time. How can you promote and support that development? Find out from Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, senior education advisor. Learn when to start, how to model gratitude, and how to differentiate between saying “thank you” and actually being thankful.
17 minutes | a year ago
Ep. 14: The Digital Dilemma REPLAY
Technology is everywhere. As adults, we rely on it constantly. And for kids, it provides great value, as long as it’s used in the “right” way. But what does that mean, exactly? In a look back at our premiere episode, Debbie Hoppy, director of curriculum and education at Bright Horizons, and Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, share what really matters: interactive experiences and co-exploration, questions that encourage deeper thinking, and opportunities for integrating technology into the real world.
24 minutes | a year ago
Ep. 13: Build Healthy Habits Early
Healthy eating is an important part of your child’s development. Nutrition impacts energy and brain function, so building healthy habits early on is key. But high cost and low availability of some foods, busy schedules, and picky eaters can throw a wrench in your healthy plans. Hear from Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, senior education advisor, as they discuss how to make healthy eating fun, easy, and accessible.
16 minutes | a year ago
Ep. 12: Math Matters
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. Listen in to hear Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, senior education advisor, discuss appropriate math activities for your child. Go beyond counting, teach the bigger concept of numbers and what they stand for, and find out how to set up simple everyday learning experiences!
19 minutes | a year ago
Ep. 11: Making Sense of Social and Emotional Development
Social-emotional development is essential, from the classroom all the way to the board room. Often paired together, these two different categories of development help children understand and respond to emotions and build relationships with others. Wondering how your child will develop these skills? Listen to this important discussion with Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, senior education advisor.
20 minutes | 2 years ago
Ep. 10: Children Need Positive Guidance
As young children make sense of the world, their behavior at times can be challenging for parents. But there’s usually a reason behind it, and positive guidance can help. How? Find out from Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, learning and development director. They’ll discuss what your child might be trying to tell you with certain behaviors, as well as how to set realistic expectations, be proactive, and use your child’s behavior as an opportunity to teach.
13 minutes | 2 years ago
Ep. 9: Summer Learning Starts Outside
Summer's here and your child wants to get outside, but if you have a child getting ready for kindergarten, you probably have academics on the mind. Good news: outdoor play and learning go hand-in-hand! Learn how, from Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, learning and development director. They’ll discuss how to boost traditional math, science, and language skills with outdoor activities and build a foundation for lifelong learning.
25 minutes | 2 years ago
Ep. 8: Ready, Set, Read
Do you find yourself picking up the same story over and over again? Are you wondering how to choose your child’s next book? Join Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, learning and development director, as they discuss what it means for a children’s book to be high quality, the many benefits of reading, the low-down on tablets and audiobooks, and what matters most — helping your child learn to love reading.
15 minutes | 2 years ago
Ep. 7: Mindful Kids, Calmer Days
Full schedules and little downtime can cause stress for everyone — including children — but practicing mindfulness can help. How? Find out from Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, learning and development director. They’ll cover the many benefits of being mindful, how to pay attention on purpose, and how to use activities, such as Shake the Sillies Out and Mind Bubbles, to help children manage emotions.
13 minutes | 2 years ago
Ep. 6: Your Child's Fully Loaded Imagination
Superheroes, lightsabers, bad guys, and more. Children use pretend play to make sense of the world — and it’s important to let them do so. Why? Tune into this episode to find out. Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, learning and development director, cover how this universal childhood behavior helps children process, and how you can set guidelines that will keep everyone safe.
13 minutes | 2 years ago
Ep. 5: Hi Baby! Let's Talk
You might feel silly carrying on a conversation with your little one since babies can’t respond like adults can…but don’t! On this episode, Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, learning and development director, discuss the magic of social engagement for babies. Learn why this is the best thing you can do for early language development — and find out how to have fun with it.
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