Children are not born knowing how to calm themselves. When children are upset, they need to know how to calm their bodies. Listen to learn techniques you can teach (and use yourself!)

Errands seem so mundane but they are actually quiet educational. Discover what your children can learn if you take them with you (at least sometimes).

What should you say and do with your preschooler to prepare for going back to school? Listen to learn how to make this more exciting and less anxiety filled.

It is important that schools and families always seek to partner. The children depend on it. Listen for tips and important information about the impact of family/school relationships.

Teaching letters in isolation is becoming a thing of the past. Listen to learn how children learn letters and words in more meaningful ways.

Answering Listeners Questions

Listen for the details about the timing of the July 1 live episode and where you can listen to us live.

Do you know people who are "sharenting" (oversharing about their children on social media)? Children need privacy for healthy development. When is sharing okay and when is it too much? Listen to consider social media and children's need for privacy.

Help young children to accept their feelings and consider their reactions when someone has hurt them. Learn what to say that empowers children instead of making them feel wrong for having feelings.

Now that you've listened to what to take out of circle time during our last episode, find out what you should be doing instead.