Teach. Play. Love.

Parenting in the Early Years

Parenting comes with questions—big ones, small ones, and everything in between. Teach. Play. Love. by Bright Horizons is your trusted companion through it all. Hosted by early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss, each episode offers practical advice, research-backed insights, and real-world strategies for raising kids ages 0–8.

 

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Meet Our Hosts

Rachel Robertson, early education thought leader and author

Rachel Robertson

Rachel Robertson is the Chief Academic Officer at Bright Horizons. She and her team created the Discovery Driven Learning approach. Firmly aligned with the science of early learning, the Discovery Driven Learning approach uses children’s natural curiosities and interests as a springboard for multi-disciplinary play-based learning.

As an author of several books and articles, frequent guest speaker, and leader, Rachel passionately advocates for the success of early learners, educators, and parents. She is also the proud mother of two daughters. 

Claire Goss

Claire Goss

As the Senior Manager, Parenting Education and Resources at Bright Horizons with 15 years of experience as a parenting and child development educator, researcher, writer, and mother of three, Claire is committed to ensuring families feel included in and supported through their child’s education.  

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You Ask, We Answer: Tantrums, Parenting Styles, & More

From tantrums and bedtime meltdowns to navigating mismatched parenting styles and anxiety about school drop-offs, our hosts break down the why behind kids' behavior and offer grounded, expert-backed strategies you can use today.
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What should I know about Teach. Play. Love?

Teach. Play. Love. covers topics for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-8, including infant care, pre-k, preschool and kindergarten, and more.


Our podcast features expert conversations on all things parenting. Hear about everything from how to talk to your baby to how kids learn best. Other topics include early learning, teaching empathy, learning through play, school readiness, and more.


This podcast is for parents and caregivers who want to know what really matters during the earliest and most important years of child development.


We know parenting is hard — and weeding through all the advice out there can be overwhelming, especially when you don’t know what will be most helpful. In our podcast, Bright Horizons experts give evidence-based advice and real-life parenting solutions based on child development research.


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