Subscribe to the new Bright Horizons parenting podcast, featuring expert advice on what really matters—and what doesn’t—in your child’s earliest years of learning, growth, and development. The series kicks off with a look at children and technology in Episode 1: The Digital Dilemma, and follows up with a discussion on the value of boredom in Episode 2: Bored? Good! Take a listen, and then be sure to subscribe to receive a new episode every month.

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

Ep. 0: This is Teach. Play. Love.

On this episode, we tackle the hot topic of technology in early childhood. With so much information out there on the “right” way for kids to use technology, how can you figure out what really matters? Debbie Hoppy, Bright Horizons curriculum director, joins Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, to discuss how to use technology as more than just a way to occupy children’s time.

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

Ep. 1: The Digital Dilemma

On this episode, we dive into how to respond to those dreaded words: “I’m bored.” Debbie Hoppy, Bright Horizons curriculum director, joins Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, to talk about the value of boredom, the importance of leaving parts of the day unscheduled, and ways your child can turn downtime into a meaningful experience full of exploration and imagination.

Ep. 2: Bored? Good!

On this episode: executive function, an important set of organizational skills that will take your child into the future. Listen as Rachel Robertson, education and development vice president, and Ruth Fidino, learning and development director, discuss how you can weave executive function skill-building opportunities into your everyday life, and support your children while helping them learn to do things for themselves.

Teach. Play. Love

Ep. 3: The Quest for Executive Function

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Ep. 3: The Quest for Executive Function

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