The Lauren Edmunds Podcast

It is easy to react to a child’s behaviour without stopping to consider what is driving it. But in therapy, we know that all behaviour is communication. Every action, word, or sudden change in mood is a child’s way of...

Teaching a child a life skill is never as simple as explaining a rule once or writing it on a board. When children find themselves in high-pressure situations, whether standing up to a friend or navigating conflict...

Getting a diagnosis such as ADHD, autism, or Oppositional Defiant Disorder can provide clarity, but it can also leave a child defined by a label. As Lauren Edmunds explains, when we focus only on managing a diagnosis...

Getting the whole family to sit down for dinner without screens can feel like an uphill battle, but it may be one of the most valuable routines you can build. In this episode, Lauren Edmunds explains how everyday...

Whenever a teacher leaves, a routine changes, or a child has to move to a new school, parents often say the same thing: "My child just doesn't cope well with change." But as Lauren Edmunds explains, the reality is that...

Finding out your child has cheated on a test hits hard. It is completely natural to feel disappointed, shocked, or even a bit defensive, and the automatic reaction is often to shout, punish, or try to fix it...

Many parents assume children automatically know how to study, but effective revision and exam-taking are skills that must be actively taught. <br /> In this episode, Lauren breaks down the mechanics of learning...

We have overcomplicated parenting to the point of absolute overwhelm. <br /> In this episode, Lauren Edmunds addresses the exhaustion of consuming endless parenting books, podcasts, and social media advice. <br /> She...

Moving a child who is struggling into a smaller class feels like the ultimate fix, but it's actually just the starting line. <br /> In this episode, Lauren Edmunds breaks down why a smaller environment isn't a magic...

Real, lasting change doesn’t come from rewards, punishments, or making someone feel small. <br /> In this episode, Lauren Edmunds shares a gentle and highly practical approach to helping children, friends, and even...

Your attitude to life and learning becomes your child's truth. <br /> Lauren Edmunds discusses how parental perspectives on subjects like maths or daily habits like brushing teeth directly impact a child’s ability to...

In this episode, Lauren Edmunds explores why accountability is a value taught at home rather than at school. She discusses how a parent's reaction to homework and daily chores can either "rob" a child of the opportunity...

Lauren Edmunds challenges the modern tendency to overcomplicate parenting with endless books, social media advice, and podcasts. <br /> Using the analogy of consuming "twenty chocolate cakes," she warns against the...

In this episode, Lauren Edmunds explores the powerful link between choice and consequence in parenting. <br /> She reflects on how lasting change in children often begins with a shift in our own behaviour, encouraging...

If your child covers their ears at loud noises, melts down in busy environments, or seems overwhelmed by sounds that others barely notice — this episode is for you.<br /> <br /> "Rather than making life easier, we make...