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…
The Power of Getting it Wrong
In this episode, Lauren Edmunds unpacks how our attitudes towards failure can either limit or empower our children. Inspired by Jessica Lahey’s The Gift of…
Switched-On Brains: Helping Children Find Their Own Drive
In this episode, Lauren Edmunds, founder of a school for children with learning delays, shares her thoughts on what it really means for a child…
Learning Through Failure
Lauren Edmunds explores the value of mistakes and failure in a child’s learning journey. Drawing on research and practical examples, she shows how setbacks can…
The Power of Curiosity in Children’s Learning
Lauren Edmunds, founder of a school for children with learning delays, reflects on how curiosity shapes learning and development. Drawing on research and her own…
Rethinking Rewards Systems
Lauren Edmunds explores the limits of star charts and external rewards, highlighting the importance of intrinsic motivation, awareness, and growth mindset in helping children build…




