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Oct 28 // 29:57

EP 27

Holiday Magic or Holiday Stress?

Child development Christmas holidays overstimulation Parenting advice Emotional development Parent-child communication Social-emotional learning Early childhood education Developmental stages

A conversation about the busy-ness of the holidays, what really makes magical memories for the kids, and the important distinction between excitement and fun …

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Aug 26 // 28:30

EP 25

The Giant Leap from Toddler to Preschooler

Child development magical thinking preschool toddler Parenting advice Emotional development Social-emotional learning Early childhood education Developmental stages

The transition from toddler to preschooler often seems like it happens overnight. But a lot of big developmental leaps are taking place in the …

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Apr 23 // 27:42

EP 21

Magical Thinking: How Children Make Sense of a Complex World

Child development magical thinking Parenting advice Emotional development Social-emotional learning Early childhood education Developmental stages

Magical thinking refers to the way children try to understand the unfamiliar when they don't have the knowledge, life experience or critical thinking capabilities …

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Nov 07 // 28:31

EP 16

Talk Therapy for Preschoolers? How and Why it Works

Child development Emotional development Social-emotional learning Early childhood education

People are often surprised to learn that toddlers and preschoolers can benefit from "talk therapy." In this episode, we discuss the reasons such young …

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Apr 28 // 34:30

EP 9

Curiosity in Bloom: The Developmental Power of Gardening

Child development Early childhood education

Laura Cyrocki, director of healthy meals and garden programs at Hanna Perkins School, discusses why gardening is such a fertile activity for developmental growth, …

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Apr 04 // 34:25

EP 8

The Importance of Parent-Teacher Relationships in Early Learning

Early childhood education

We talk with Training Director Pam Millar about the importance of a trusting and empathetic relationship between early learning teachers and parents. The discussion …

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Dec 18 // 31:55

EP 4

A Parent's Experience with Social-Emotional Early Learning (S1E4)

Parenting advice Social-emotional learning Early childhood education

Mom and professional photographer Kim Sable shares her experience with twins in an early learning program that emphasizes social-emotional development. It wasn't always perfect, …

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