Risk is part of play

In this episode, Lauren Edmunds, founder of a school for children with learning delays, explores the impact of reading fiction on children's emotional and social development. She discusses how storytelling fosters empathy, enhances emotional regulation, and strengthens family connections. Lauren also shares insights on choosing meaningful stories and making reading…

In this episode of The Lauren Edmonds Podcast, Lauren explores the concept of the "13th voice"—the idea that people often need to hear something multiple times and from different perspectives before they are ready to truly understand and embrace it. Drawing on her experience as the owner of a special…

In this thought-provoking episode of The Lauren Edmonds Podcast, Lauren delves into the complexities of assessing children’s skills in school. Drawing from her experience as the owner of a special needs school in Johannesburg, she highlights the disconnect between traditional evaluation methods and the broader, real-world abilities children often demonstrate…

In this episode of The Lauren Edmonds Podcast, Lauren dives into the age-old dilemma faced by working parents: What do you do when your child is sick? With two kids of her own, Lauren understands the pressure to send them to school, especially when work commitments pile up. She unpacks…

In this episode of The Lauren Edmonds Podcast, Lauren shares her thoughts on the challenges of school lunches and how they can affect a child’s day. As a mom and the owner of a special needs school, she understands the frustration of uneaten lunches and the struggle to find the…