Episode 37

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23rd Aug 2021

Dr Maryann Baker, Psychologist and Parenting expert In Conversation with Edx Education (UK)

Episode 37 - Heather Welch, Edx Education we will be In Conversation with Dr Maryhan Baker Psychologist and Parenting Expert 

Dr Maryhan focuses on helping parents raise confident, resilient, happy children developing  abespoke toolkit of practical tools and strategies. She has developed many online workshops for parents, caregivers to tackle challenges like helping children manage those big emotions, supporting children who worry a lot (anxious), managing the use of technology, and boosting your children’s confidence.


Today we are chatting with Dr Maryhan about her research, an assessment tool (cognitive development questionnaire which is being used internationally, play therapy, learning through play and so much more what have you been up to?


n.b there were issues with the sound during this interview


Here are the highlights:

{4:34} Taking the research out of the lab

{7:10} Separating chronological from developmental age

{12:04} Home schooling puts a strain on adults too

{15:40} Applying the toolkit to help children understand their emotions

{20:04} The value of learning through play

{22:19} Never undervalue the importance of engaging in play with our children

{26:54} We need to meet our children at their needs

 


#parentingexpert #edxeducation #play #cognitiveassessment #drmaryhanbaker


 

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About the Podcast

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, 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.

We have spoken with many educational experts, founders of charities, award winning author, international presenters, expat parents and so many more.

#learningthroughplay #handsonlearning #parents #teachers #family #educationforall

About your hosts

Heather Welch

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Heather is a play advocate, educator, marketer and current International Brand Manager at Edx Education.  She has lived and worked all around the world: in Australia, Singapore, UAE and now based inn the UK.  Right now, she develops educational toys for children to spark their imagination and learn from one another. Heather is a Play Ambassador for The Genius of Play and a Trustee of a UK charity ‘Gecko on the Move’ providing educational opportunities to children around the world.

Heather currently hosts this podcast, ‘Edx Education In Conversation with….’ and has written many ‘learning through play’ articles and has given advice on the subject around the world. Edx Education have a play blog on the website, podcast, games and videos and free downloadable resources for home learning in the Teachers/Parents section over at www.edxeducation.com/teachers/parents. Let’s play and learn together.

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Wavemakers Audio create top quality original podcasts for individuals, business and brands looking to make an impact in the audio space.