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In this episode of Teach, Play, Love, our hosts & early childhood education experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss, explore the topic of friendships in early childhood. They examine how friendships and play encourage social-emotional development, how to have a successful playdate, and what to do when aggressive behavior happens between children.
0:40 - 3:18 The development importance of friendships
3:19 - 7:42 How a child’s brain thinks about friendships in the early years
7:43 - 11:04 How toddlers & preschoolers see value in friendships
11:05 - 14:32 The effects of friendship on emotional development
14:33 - 19:22 How to set a good example for your children to learn about friendships
19:23 - 24:29 Why playtime is so important for development, sharing, and friendships
24:30 - 29:44 How to navigate conflict with friends
29:45 - 35:24 How to handle bullying behavior amongst young children
35:25 - 36:26 Final thoughts
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