058: What are the benefits of outdoor play?

| |

Discover the remarkable advantages of outdoor play for children in this episode, laying the foundation for an upcoming interview with Dr. Scott Sampson and his book ‘How to Raise a Wild Child.’ Get ready for practical insights and tips to encourage outdoor adventures with your little ones.

051: How to handle social exclusion

| |

Delve into the effects of exclusion and the “You Can’t Say You Can’t Play” rule in children’s social interactions, and gain insights into effective strategies for parents and teachers to assist children in handling these complex situations. Join Professor Jamie Ostrov and co-host Caren for a valuable discussion.

044: How to introduce your child to music (even if you can’t play or sing)

| |

I can’t play any instruments (unless the recorder counts?).  I certainly can’t sing.  But my daughter really enjoys music, and there are a whole host of studies showing how playing music benefits children’s brain development.  So what’s a non-music playing, non-singing parent to do? Dr. Wendell Hanna’s new book, the Children’s Music Studio: A Reggio-Inspired…