The Lauren Edmunds Podcast

Lauren Edmunds, founder of a school for children with learning delays, talks about her journey as a parent and educator. She shares why real change begins with adults first, and how looking after ourselves helps us raise stronger, healthier children.

Lauren Edmunds, founder of a school for children with learning delays, reflects on the profound impact of daily reading. She explores how something as simple as 20 minutes with a book can nurture vocabulary, connection, emotional well-being and resilience in children.

In this episode, Lauren Edmunds talks about the gaps in our education system and what happens to children who don’t fit the mould. She shares why repeating a year isn’t failure, the difference between learning content and building real skills, and how approaches like Montessori can open new doors.

Lauren Edmunds unpacks the language we use around bullying, urging a shift from labels to deeper understanding. She explores how all behaviour, whether aggressive or anxious, is a window into a child’s emotional world, and how support, not stigma, helps both the struggling and the hurt to grow into stronger, more resilient individuals.

Lauren Edmunds reflects on a powerful lesson learned during her daughter’s seizures, how changing her words from instruction to reassurance transformed the moment. She explores the impact our language has on helping children feel safe and supported, especially in times of distress.

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.