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

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