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

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

Confused by all the parenting resources? Looking for the definitive voice? Let our experts cut through the noise. Subscribe to the Bright Horizons® podcast, "Teach. Play. Love. Parenting Advice for the Early Years." Listen as parents and early childhood educators come together to cull the competing advice, separate fact from fiction, and focus on what does – and doesn’t – matter during these early years. Be more confident, have less worry…and let Bright Horizons help make parenting the joy it was meant to be.

Episodes

Managing Separation Anxiety in Young Children - Episode 80

August 26, 2025 • 19 mins
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 much. Establishing daily routines and rituals – paired with patience and grace -- will help your child trust the process. And YOU can find comfort in knowing that your child is in good hands, even on the most difficult days.
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Discussing Stressful Current Events with Children | Teach. Play. Love. Episode 79

July 22, 2025 • 23 mins
In this repeat episode, we explore effective strategies and resources for helping children navigate current world events and manage their emotions. Learn how to discuss stressful topics with your child and provide emotional support for both them and yourself.
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Having Fun Playing with Your Kids | Teach. Play. Love. Episode 78 (REPLAY S6:E57)

June 23, 2025 • 26 mins
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 learn why play is one of the most important things a child can do each day and get advice on how to have fun playing with your kids. Play allows children to experiment with concepts and ideas to make sense of the world around them. Setting aside time each day to play with your child can foster the...
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Ep 77: Parenting Styles and Child Outcomes

May 29, 2025 • 36 mins
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 parenting styles, including which one best serves children as they grow and thrive.
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Ep 76: Raising a Kind Child

April 29, 2025 • 30 mins
The nurturing relationships and interactions that children have in their first 5 yrs are instrumental to developing true kindness later on. Join Claire and Rachel as they discuss strategies to foster and encourage kindness in your child. Modeling behavior, labeling your emotions, establishing values and more, all help your child grow up with the type of real empathy that will be valuable throughout childhood, adolescence and beyond...
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Why Children Need Pretend Play

April 3, 2025 • 41 mins
Pretend play is fun and a fundamental aspect of healthy child development! Join Rachel and Claire as they discuss the stages of imaginary play, why this type of play is so critical for a growing brain and body, and ways to encourage more pretend pay at home.
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Ep 74: What Happened to My World REPLAY

February 25, 2025 • 18 mins
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 stress and trauma disrupt your child’s life, what can you say and do to help them feel safe and secure? Early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss say the four pillars of security — people, places, routines, and rituals — can guide your child through difficult times. On this episode, ...
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Ep 73: Building Confidence in Young Children

January 28, 2025 • 36 mins
Join early education experts Rachel Robinson and Claire Boss at the NHSA Parent and Family Engagement Conference as they delve into the essential role of confidence in children's development. Discover practical strategies and insights to help parents and educators foster resilience and self-belief in young minds.
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Ep 72: Encouraging Sharing & Taking Turns REPLAY

January 7, 2025 • 20 mins
At what age should a child understand the concept of sharing, and how can we equip them with the tools to develop this important life skill? In this replay of a past episode, join our early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss as they discuss developmentally appropriate expectations around taking turns and sharing, how to practice and model sharing with your child, and when it’s actually okay not to share.
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Ep 71: Encouraging Independence and Self-Help Skills

November 26, 2024 • 22 mins
Discover why teaching independence and self-help skills makes a big impact on child development. Early education experts Rachel Robertson & Claire Goss share practical tips to help your child gain confidence and self-reliance.
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Ep 70: Teaching Your Children to Write

October 30, 2024 • 27 mins
In this episode, we explore the importance of writing in child development. Child development experts, Rachel Robertson & Claire Goss, discuss how to foster writing skills in young children, the cognitive benefits of writing, and how writing can be integrated into various learning activities. 
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Ep 69: Parenting Tips for the First Days of Child Care

September 30, 2024 • 41 mins
In this episode, child development experts Rachel Robertson & Claire Goss share essential parenting tips to ease the transition and help your child adjust smoothly to their new education environment.  They talk about how to handle emotions for both you and your child, how to approach the logistics of your new situation, and other practical parenting tips as your child begins their early child care education.
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Ep 68: Discussing Stressful Current Events With Children

August 30, 2024 • 24 mins
In this episode, we explore effective strategies and resources for helping children navigate current world events and manage their emotions. Learn how to discuss stressful topics with your child and provide emotional support for both them and yourself.
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Ep 67: Healthy Screen Time for Young Kids

July 31, 2024 • 29 mins
This episode dives into the presence of screens in our daily lives and how they influence child development. Child development experts, Rachel Robertson & Claire Goss, discuss how to navigate screens in everyday life, recommended screen time for young children, how parental screen habits affect children, and the advantages of establishing healthy screen time practices at home.
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Ep 66: Reimagining School Readiness

June 26, 2024 • 38 mins
In today's episode of Teach, Play, Love, our hosts & education experts, Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss, redefine school readiness and what you can do at home to support your child’s school readiness skills.
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Ep 65: Tantrums: The What, The Why, and The How

May 29, 2024 • 38 mins
In this episode of Teach. Play. Love. Our Education experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss discuss How to deal with children's tantrums. They cover why tantrums are normal, tools to handle them, the brain science behind tantrums, alternative handling methods, and tips on staying calm during a tantrum.
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Ep 64: Navigating Early Friendships

April 29, 2024 • 39 mins
In this episode of Teach, Play, Love, our hosts & early childhood education experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss, explore the topic of friendships in early childhood. They examine how friendships and play encourage social-emotional development, how to have a successful playdate, and what to do when aggressive behavior happens between children.
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Ep 63: Listener Questions: Setting (and Holding) Limits

March 29, 2024 • 27 mins
In today's episode of Teach, Play, Love, our hosts & education and development experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss, delve into how to set limits with your young children.
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Ep 62: The Benefits of Chores for Young Children

February 28, 2024 • 30 mins
In this episode, our education experts Rachel and Claire discuss the benefits of giving chores to young children. Listen for tips on what chores are best for certain ages, and learn how giving your child responsibilities leads to not only a tidier home, but also builds your child’s confidence and independence.
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Ep 61: Building Executive Function Skills

February 5, 2024 • 37 mins
Join Rachel and Claire as they discuss how executive function skills develop and how to work on these skills with your children as they grow and learn. As children grow and learn, they continue to develop and refine their executive function skills, which are crucial for success in school and in life. In this episode of Teach. Play. Love., Rachel and Claire will share why these skills are so important and how you can help your child...
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