Toy Safety 101: CE, UKCA, and What Every Parent Needs to Know buying online
In this must-listen episode, the Edx Education hosts discuss safety in toys looking atinto the critical topic of toy safety, breaking down the key differences between the CE (European Conformity) mark and the similar markingsThe hosts highlight the risks of buying uncertified, cheap toys from online marketplaces and offer tips on identifying trusted brands that prioritize both safety and ethical manufacturing. Tune in to learn how caregivers can make informed choices, ensure their children’s safety, and advocate for stricter market regulations.
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Play Your Way to Wellness: Boosting Kids' Mental and Physical Health
We explore the vital connection between children's physical and mental health and the pivotal role that play has in nurturing both. Edx Education hosts highlight the importance of supporting well-being through play-based learning, delving into key concepts like risk assessment, resilience, and self-regulation. We'll share practical strategies for caregivers and educators to foster children's development, focusing on building resilience through diverse play activities and positive interactions. Tune in and don't forget to check out additional resources on the Edx Education website!
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Nurturing Children's Well-Being Through Play with Edx Education
Tune in to the Play, Learn & Create with Edx Education podcast as Edx Education discusses the powerful connection between play and a child’s mental and physical health. In this episode, she unpacks how play fosters resilience, helps children manage stress, and builds essential social and emotional skills.Discover how creating a safe, supportive environment for play can transform a child’s ability to learn, grow, and thrive. Edx Education hosts sheds light on the risk and protective factors that shape children’s well-being, offering practical advice for caregivers on how to guide kids through challenges with confidence.Learn how encouraging positive risk-taking, problem-solving, and self-regulation through play can set your child up for lifelong success. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or educator, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help children explore their world and build a strong foundation for their overall development.Join us as we explore why play is more than fun—it’s vital for health, happiness, and resilience. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about the role of play in shaping confident, capable, and well-rounded children.
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From Hangry to Happy: Helping Children Manage Their Emotions
Edx Education experts discuss the importance of self-regulation for children in the early years, focusing on how it affects their social and emotional development, learning, and ability to make friends. The hosts argues that understanding the five domains of self-regulation – biological, emotional, cognitive, social, and pro-social – can help parents and educators identify the triggers behind challenging behaviour in children. They advocates for a supportive approach that encourages identifying and managing emotions, building coping mechanisms, and promoting positive behaviours through play.
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Mindfulness and our Children, Happy, Healthy Minds
What are the benefits of mindfulness for children, explores practical ways to incorporate mindfulness into everyday family life. The Edx Education hosts emphasizes the importance of helping children understand and manage their emotions, particularly in challenging situations. She then provides a range of exercises and activities that parents and caregivers can use to promote mindfulness, such as mindful movement, mindful listening, mindful eating, gratitude practice, and yoga. Welch highlights how these activities can lead to calmer, more positive interactions within families, ultimately creating a more harmonious environment.
Play, Learn & create with Edx Education. This podcast series discusses play being creative and learning for all children. Join Heather Welch sharing knowledge, information and support on play based learning we will explore the benefits, value, different stages of play and so much more.
Play to the untrained eye can look meaningless, however there is a lot more going on than you can see. When children are playing, they are engaged, their imagination is sparked and they are developing confidence and key foundation skills. Play is the way children learn about the world and themselves especially in the early years.
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