67 episodes

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.

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    • Kids & Family
    • 4.3 • 21 Ratings

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.

    Reimagining School Readiness

    Reimagining School Readiness

    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.

    • 38 min
    Tantrums: The What, The Why, and The How

    Tantrums: The What, The Why, and The How

    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.

    • 38 min
    Navigating Early Friendships

    Navigating Early Friendships

    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.

    • 39 min
    Listener Questions: Setting (and Holding) Limits

    Listener Questions: Setting (and Holding) Limits

    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.

    • 27 min
    The Benefits of Chores for Young Children

    The Benefits of Chores for Young Children

    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.

    • 30 min
    Building Executive Function Skills

    Building Executive Function Skills

    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 children strengthen these abilities throughout their life. Get parenting advice from Rachel and Claire! You can leave them a voicemail by calling 617-673-8881 and your question may be answered in a future episode of Teach. Play. Love. You can also send them an email at .

    • 37 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
21 Ratings

21 Ratings

AllieM717 ,

Valuable Parenting Advice

As the parent of two young kids, I love this podcast. I always come away with practical tips to make me a better parent and I find myself remembering the advice when situations come up that were talked about in the episodes. The hosts are both relatable and funny but also really seem to be experts in child development and how to react in tough moments.

AshCapsho ,

Great podcast

This podcast offers an insightful journey through the joys and challenges of early years parenting. Jen’s thoughtful content make this podcast a valuable listen for anyone interested in child development - Ash & The Capsho Team

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Wow!

So glad I found this podcast! ♥️

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