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play on wordsAuthor: miss beth
Learning to read starts with learning to play. This is the podcast for parents and teachers of kids ages 0-8 who want to have FUN learning evidence backed early development and literacy strategies in a short amount of time. This is the podcast for the teacher who needs a bestie to ask questions to and the parent who wants to know the best developmental practices to implement in the 3 minutes a day they have. You're not alone. Ask your questions here. If I can't answer them, one of my friends will be on to help! There are so many confusing parts about the learning to read journey. Miss Beth is here to simplify it, affirm you are the best person to teach your child, and give you the confidence you need in the early childhood education years. This podcast is for fun, community and confidence making tough topics more bite sized for every parent teacher and child. Language: en Genres: Education, Education for Kids, Kids & Family Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Letting Kids Be Bored (Without Feeling Like a Bad Parent) with Lizzie Assa
Thursday, 8 January, 2026
What do you do when your child says, “I’m bored” — and why does that moment feel so hard?In this episode of Play on Words, Beth Gaskill sits down with Lizzie Assa (@theworkspaceforchildren), early childhood educator, parenting strategist, and founder of The Workspace for Children, to talk about her upcoming book But I’m Bored! https://amzn.to/3NaKnHlTogether, they explore why boredom isn’t something parents need to fix, how independent play builds confidence and creativity, and what it actually looks like to step back without guilt. This conversation is practical, research-aligned, and grounded in real life — not perfection or Pinterest setups.If you’ve ever felt pressure to constantly entertain your child, this episode offers permission (and tools) to do things differently.⸻ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:• Why “I’m bored” is an opportunity, not a problem• What independent play really means (and what it doesn’t)• How to support play without over-directing or hovering• Why stepping back helps kids — and parents — thrive⸻ About the HostMiss Beth is a reading specialist, early childhood educator, and the founder of Big City Readers. She supports parents in raising confident, capable kids through research-backed literacy and development strategies. Follow Miss Beth:• Instagram: @bigcityreaders• Website: bigcityreaders.com• Podcast: Play on Words from Big City Readers
