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In this episode, the hosts discuss strategies for surviving the long summer holidays with children, focusing on maintaining some educational skills, while also ensuring fun and engaging activities. They share personal experiences and practical tips for structuring days, encouraging reading, and incorporating creative play. The conversation emphasizes the importance of balance, flexibility, and involving children in planning their summer activities to foster independence and enjoyment.

Chapters

00:00 Surviving the Summer Holidays
08:59 Encouraging Reading in Children
16:41 Structuring Summer Activities for Kids
24:49 Creative and Fun Summer Activities
26:20 Top Tips for a Successful Summer

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the complexities of parenting and education, focusing on managing children's big emotions, the importance of compliance in early education, and the role of transparency between parents and educators. They explore strategies for helping children articulate their feelings and navigate hormonal changes as they grow. The conversation emphasizes the need for emotional literacy and awareness in children, while also engaging listeners for future topics. This conversation delves into the emotional development of children, particularly focusing on how they navigate stress, mood changes, and self-regulation during their formative years. The speakers discuss the importance of communication between parents and teachers, strategies for managing big emotions, and the impact of puberty on children's behavior. They emphasize the need for a supportive environment that fosters open discussions about feelings and emotions, helping children understand and manage their emotional responses effectively.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Big Emotions
02:57 Understanding Emotions in Early Childhood
05:52 Self-Regulation and Classroom Dynamics
08:41 Dealing with Big Emotions in the Classroom
11:39 The Role of Support Systems in Emotional Learning
15:01 Navigating Hormonal Changes in Children
17:55 Building Emotional Literacy in Older Children
20:31 Parental Support and Communication
23:31 Practical Tips for Managing Emotions
26:42 Conclusion and Future Topics

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of boredom in childhood development, emphasizing how it fosters creativity, imagination, and resilience. They explore various strategies for parents to manage their children's boredom, the role of technology, and the significance of independent play. The conversation highlights the balance between structured activities and free play, ultimately advocating for boredom as a valuable learning opportunity.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Boredom
03:43 Boredom as a Catalyst for Creativity
06:35 Role Play and Imagination in Learning
09:41 Building Resilience Through Boredom
12:28 The Transition from Parallel to Cooperative Play
16:58 Building Resilience Through Boredom
23:56 Top Tips for Managing Boredom in Children
25:51 seize-the-day-andrey-rossi-main-version-14571-01-40.mp3

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In this episode we welcome our first guest to the podcast: Louise is Head of Lower School and Year 7 at a grammar school and she explains the expectations for starting Grammar school. Claire, our Early Years teacher explains the expectations of starting Primary school and we talk about how to best prepare your children for those transitions.

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In this engaging podcast episode, the hosts discuss the multifaceted challenges of parenting, particularly focusing on the importance of resilience and play in child development. They share personal anecdotes and professional insights on how to foster resilience in children, the significance of school readiness, and the transitions children face as they grow. The conversation emphasizes the need for parents to allow their children to struggle and learn from their experiences, ultimately preparing them for future challenges.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Resilience and Its Importance
02:21 Recognizing the Signs of Low Resilience
04:37 Strategies for Fostering Resilience in Children
05:34 The Importance of Allowing Struggles
07:37 Real-Life Examples of Resilience in Action
10:19 The Long-Term Benefits of Resilience
12:51 Navigating Modern Parenting Challenges
14:18 The Role of Nature in Child Development
16:00 Creating Safe Spaces for Exploration
16:31 Understanding Bullying and Social Dynamics
16:40 The Impact of Absenteeism on Learning
20:19 Fostering Resilience in Early Childhood
28:30 Top Tips for Building Resilience
31:06 seize-the-day-andrey-rossi-main-version-14571-01-40.mp3

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In this episode we explain what is meant by early numeracy. Claire, our Early Years teacher describes what the skills and expectations look like in the classroom. Lucy, our Childminder gives top tips on how to encourage early counting and maths skills at home and how to fit it in to busy day.

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In this episode we explain what is meant by early literacy. Claire, our Early Years teacher describes what the skills and expectations look like in the classroom. Lucy, our Childminder gives tips on early reading and how to fit it in to a busy day.

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In this episode we look at the communication and social skills needed for starting school. Claire, our Early Years teacher explains what the expectation is for children starting school and Lucy, our Childminder, gives tips on how to encourage those skills in children getting ready to go to school so that they can be as successful as possible from day one.

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