How can we support children in the early years to flourish?
From The Voice of Early Childhood by The Voice of Early Childhood
February 3, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 151
About this episode
This episode explores how to support children in their early years to flourish through positive relationships and emotional development.
This article and podcast episode explore what it means for children to flourish in early years. They outline key characteristics of flourishing; positive relationships, emotional resilience, curiosity, and a sense of belonging, connecting these to effective early years teaching and learning. They provide practical strategies to embed flourishing, creating supportive environments, fostering emotional development and promoting strong partnerships with families. Read the article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/how-can-we-support-children-in-the-early-years-to-flourish/ This episode is in partnership with BookedIn BookedIn is a CPD booking platform that connects organisations with verified speakers, trainers and consultants – so you can find the right fit faster, based on your brief, audience and outcomes . You can discover , compare , and manage bookings in one place – designed to help you book with more clarity and confidence. Whether you're booking CPD or are a speaker yourself, they're opening early access soon, and if you want to be first to hear when it's live, join the waiting list NOW! To find out more and sign up to the wait list visit…
People in this episode
Host: The Voice of Early Childhood
Topics covered
- early childhood education
- flourishing in children
- emotional resilience
- positive relationships
- curiosity
- sense of belonging
- effective teaching strategies
Keywords
- early years
- flourishing
- emotional development
- supportive environments
- family partnerships
- teaching strategies
- curiosity
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Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: How can we support children in the early years to flourish?, Growth mindset in early childhood
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