What is sound-based emotional regulation?
Sound based emotional regulation is an emerging approach which uses carefully designed auditory experiences including voice, rhythm and specific sound frequencies to help children regulate their nervo...
27 Huhti 30min
Professional curiosity: Creating cultures of reflection, safety and growth
Professional curiosity is often spoken about in early childhood practice, yet its meaning can remain abstract until it is grounded in everyday interactions with children, families and colleagues. This...
13 Huhti 43min
Supporting children's language through shared stories and sustained dialogue
This article explores the TWiTCH (Talk with Tales for Children) programme, outlining its pedagogical foundations and structure, alongside findings from an independent pilot evaluation. It highlights h...
30 Maalis 25min
Unconditional positive regard in early childhood: What we can still learn from Carl Rogers and Mister Rogers?
What might early childhood practice look like if relationships truly came first? In this article and podcast episode, we explore the idea of unconditional positive regard through the work of two inf...
16 Maalis 56min
How can we support children in the early years to flourish?
This article and podcast episode explore what it means for children to flourish in early years. They outline key characteristics of flourishing; positive relationships, emotional resilience, curiosity...
3 Helmi 35min
A guide to potty training
The new government-backed Potty Training Guide moves away from the old 'readiness' model and promotes early, gradual learning and preparation from infancy. This article and podcast episode explore wha...
2 Helmi 45min
Helicopter stories: Bringing every child's story to life
This reflective piece explores the power of Helicopter Stories to unlock children's thinking, imagination and emotional expression. Through real-life examples, it illustrates how storytelling can offe...
19 Tammi 34min
Stories that connect us: How books foster belonging in the early years
In early childhood, stories are more than words on a page. They are bridges—between experiences, identities, and possibilities. This idea sits at the heart of a powerful conversation with Laura Henry-...
5 Tammi 43min
