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

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 this episode, Claire and Rachel b

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. Discover how age-appropriate respon

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 and Claire Goss explore why in

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 break down the science and the r

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 their own family travel exper

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 explain "serve and return," wh

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 and how can you respond? Earl

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 make evenings calmer. From creati

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 with young kids and share prac

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 a lifelong love of reading. __

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 buzzword and explore how agency—your

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 share practical strategies for h

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—straight from the parents in the Brig

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 much. Establishing daily routin

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 emotions. Learn how to discuss s

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 learn why play is one of the most

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 parenting styles, including which on

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. Join Claire and Rachel as they

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 play, why this type of play is s

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 stress and trauma disrupt your chi