The Lauren Edmunds Podcast

Team Over Program

Lauren Edmunds, founder of a school for children with learning delays, challenges the “siloed” approach to special education. Using a personal story about her daughter’s misdiagnosed autoimmune disease, she explains why specialists must look beyond their narrow scope to see the whole child. This episode is a call for therapists,…

18 Mar 7 min

From Adult Goals to Child Success: The Power of Responsive Patience

In this insightful discussion, Lauren Edmunds, the founder of a school for children with learning delays, explores the critical role of patience and observation in supporting neurodiverse children. She challenges adults to set aside their own rigid, "goal-driven" agendas to truly meet children where they are. This is especially vital…

9 Mar 9 min

Patience and Praxis: Navigating the Non-Verbal World

Lauren Edmunds, the founder of a school for children with learning delays, discusses the importance of shifting away from adult-driven goals to better support neurodivergent children. She explains that adults are often so focused on their own schedules, such as getting to the shops or starting a maths lesson, that…

2 Mar 9 min

Making Therapy Work: Beyond the Weekly Session

In this episode, Lauren Edmunds explains that sending a child to a single weekly therapy session is like doing ten sit-ups on a Friday and expecting a six-pack. She suggests that for therapy to actually "pay off," parents need to view the therapist like a personal trainer; the real results…

23 Feb 5 min

Mistakes: Where the Learning Happens

Lauren Edmunds, founder of a school for children with learning delays, explains that mistakes are exactly where learning occurs. She warns that common phrases like "you can do better" can accidentally shame children, leading them to avoid challenges and stick to easy tasks just to get praise. To foster a…

16 Feb 2 min

The Art of Repair: Beyond Punishment

Lauren Edmunds, founder of a specialist school for children with learning delays, explores how to transform discipline into a lasting learning experience. Shifting the focus from shame to responsibility, Lauren explains why the "repair" of a mistake is more important than the mistake itself. By establishing a foundation of mutual…

11 Feb 11 min

The Power of the Morning: Regulation Over Education

Lauren Edmunds, a school founder specialising in learning delays, discusses how the "morning rush" can derail a child's entire school day. She explains that when children arrive dysregulated due to stress, screens, or a lack of connection, their brains are not "online" for learning, forcing teachers to spend hours calming…

5 Feb 10 min

Reclaiming the Homework Narrative

Lauren Edmunds, who runs a school for children with learning delays, looks at how the way we moan or complain about schoolwork actually becomes the voice in our children's heads. She argues that if we treat homework as a chore or a waste of time, our kids will too, which…

26 Jan 6 min

Getting Out of the Hole

Lauren Edmunds uses a powerful metaphor to explore what real remediation should look like when children are struggling. Rather than repeatedly pulling children out of difficulty, she explains why the focus must be on building the skills, resilience and self-belief that allow them to climb out themselves — and stay…

19 Jan 9 min

Going Back: Supporting Children as They Return to School

In this episode, Lauren Edmunds discusses the challenges children face when transitioning back to school after the holidays. She shares simple, practical ways parents can prepare their children for earlier mornings, new routines and increased learning demands. By talking positively about the return to school and helping children know what…

12 Jan 3 min

Using the Stationery List to Build Real Learning Skills

Lauren Edmunds explains how something as ordinary as a school stationery list can become a powerful tool for building organisation, independence and foundational learning skills. She explores how small, everyday tasks help children develop confidence, planning and problem-solving abilities that support long-term academic and life success.

6 Jan 19 min

Denial and Loving Well

Lauren Edmunds speaks candidly about the moment a child receives a diagnosis and the emotional journey that follows for parents and families. Drawing from her own experience as both a mother and an educator, she explores denial, grief, acceptance and responsibility, and why the weight of a diagnosis should never…

17 Dec 2025 12 min

Thinking On and Off

Lauren Edmunds explores what it really means for a child’s brain to be “switched on” rather than passive. She shares a powerful story of a 10-year-old boy on the autism spectrum who has begun to drive his own communication journey from the inside out. Through this, Lauren reflects on agency,…

8 Dec 2025 11 min

Repair Is Where Children Grow

Lauren Edmunds reflects on how children learn through mistakes and why natural, fair consequences help them build responsibility, resilience and confidence. She argues that repair, rather than punishment, strengthens connection, encourages awareness and supports healthy development at school and at home.

3 Dec 2025 11 min

Inside the Learning Brain: What Truly Switches Children On

Lauren Edmunds explores what it means for a child to have a “switched on” brain and why real learning starts from within. She shares powerful insights from her work with children, including those with additional needs, and explains how motivation, safety and connection help children think, grow and engage more…

24 Nov 2025 11 min

Reimagining Homework: Building Habits, Not Battles

In this episode, Lauren Edmunds explores why traditional homework often fails children with learning delays, ADHD, or modern short-attention-span brains. She unpacks the real purpose of homework, why parents often resist it, and how focusing on small, consistent daily steps can transform learning. Drawing on her work with families and…

17 Nov 2025 9 min

The Art, Not the Business, of Education

Lauren Edmunds reflects on why education should be guided by creativity and care rather than commercial goals. Inspired by Rick Rubin’s thoughts on creating for art’s sake, she draws a powerful link between artistry and teaching, reminding us that schools are human spaces, not businesses. When teachers bring their whole…

10 Nov 2025 3 min

Building Learners

In this episode, Lauren Edmunds talks about what it really takes to help children become independent, motivated learners. She shares stories from classrooms around the world and reflects on how teachers can shift from controlling to collaborating, creating spaces where children take responsibility for their own learning. Lauren also touches…

3 Nov 2025 8 min

The Power of Routine: Helping Children Transition Smoothly

Lauren Edmunds explores how consistent routines can help children, especially those with ADHD or autism, manage transitions and build emotional regulation. Drawing inspiration from James Clear’s Atomic Habits, she explains how “habit stacking” and predictable sequences, like bedtime or morning routines, create calm, confidence, and a sense of safety for…

27 Oct 2025 8 min

Term 4 Exam Preparation: A Parent's Guide to Supporting Studying

With Term 4 bringing exams for children who are in Grade four and up, Lauren Edmunds offers practical advice for parents. She suggests setting up a study workspace at home to signal the importance of the process, and working with your child to experiment with study techniques like the Pomodoro…

20 Oct 2025 9 min