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In this heartfelt episode, Lauren Edmunds chats to Ryan Brewer about his journey through school struggles, discovering cricket, and living with type 1 diabetes from a young age.

Lauren Edmunds shares why it’s so important to meet children exactly where they are, especially when they have strong, singular interests. Instead of trying to change them, she encourages us to see these passions as safe spaces — and gently help children build new skills from there. A warm, thoughtful look at supporting kids without taking away what makes them feel secure.

When a favourite teacher leaves or changes classes, some children feel a deep sense of loss. In this episode, Lauren Edmunds unpacks why this happens and what it can tell us about a child’s attachment at home.

Lauren Edmunds strips away the noise and reminds us what parenting is really about. It’s not about mastering the latest terminology or following every expert’s advice — it’s about showing up, connecting with your child, and creating a home that reflects your values.

In this episode, Lauren shares how small moments — a child asking a question, noticing something new, making a surprising connection — can be powerful opportunities for learning. Too often, we unintentionally shut these moments down with a quick “not now” or “that’s wrong.” Lauren unpacks how teachers and parents can instead pause, lean in, and let curiosity unfold.

In this heartfelt episode, Lauren Edmunds, founder of a school supporting children with learning delays, dives deep into the importance of genuine connection with children. She explores how early parenting choices shape the adults our children become, offers practical tips like the “high-low” dinnertime conversation, and challenges the rise of permissive parenting.

In this powerful episode, Lauren Edmunds shares the heart and strategy behind reintroducing a transformative lunch program at her school. What began as a response to two children’s nutritional and emotional needs quickly grew into a school-wide initiative that not only addresses food security and developmental health but also fosters community, dignity, and therapeutic support.

In this powerful episode, Lauren Edmunds, founder and owner of a non-traditional healing-focused school, shares the transformative story of a young boy once deemed “too complex to help.” After years of struggle, including time in an inpatient adolescent unit and being rejected by a remedial school, he finds a place of belonging and growth at Lauren’s school.

In this heartfelt and powerful episode, Lauren Edmunds, founder of a school dedicated to supporting children with learning delays, shares the transformative story of a young boy who came to her on the brink of academic and emotional collapse. From failing grades and low self-esteem to leadership roles and athletic success, Lauren walks us through the layered, compassionate process that helped him rediscover his potential.

Lauren Edmunds explores the powerful principle of leading by example, drawn from her corporate facilitation days, and applies it to parenting and education. She explains how children model their behaviour based on our energy, regulation, and organization. If we want them to be more regulated, focused, and organized, we need to be slightly ahead of them—about 20% more.