In this episode, Susie Beghin interviews Amanda DaCosta, a supervisor at Alpha's Discovery Kids Preschool and Daycare, about how to educate parents on the importance of play and how to engage with their children. They discuss the need for educators to empathize with parents and understand that they may not have the same knowledge or tools. They also emphasize the role of parents as the first and best educators for their children. The conversation covers the use of everyday household items for play and learning, the four pillars of learning (language and literacy, STEAM, physical activity and nutrition, and mindful awareness), and the importance of communication between educators and parents to show the value of play-based learning.

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:04 Empathizing with Parents and Understanding Their

02:45 The Role of Parents as the First Educators

04:27 Using Everyday Household Items for Play and Learning

08:04 The Four Pillars of Learning: Language and Literacy,

13:08 Favorite Activities for Parents to Do with Their

16:12 The Importance of Communication in Showing the Value

21:15 The Spark that Keeps us Learning

23:51 Susie's new book launch: Parents Learn To Play Too

Parents Learn To Play Too: A Parent's Guide to the Early Years is available on Amazon or on Susie's website at www.susiebeghin.com

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