46. You get to decide (Becoming the parent you want to be)

48. Art is Science, Music is Math (Why play IS learning)

At Sunflower Creative Arts, we believe children learn best through play. In today's episode, Susan and Lindsey explore the interconnectedness of academic subjects such as science and math with sensory play experiences like blending paint colors or mixing homemade play dough. The Sunflower Bridge Podcast is kindly sponsored by Switzer Musical Productions. Follow us on Instagram! [https://instagram.com/sunflowercreativearts]

47. How to get out of the way of learning

Susan and Lindsey share stories from their years of teaching to illustrate why at Sunflower, we believe it's best not to make a habit of pushing your preschool-age child on the swing. The Sunflower Bridge Podcast is kindly sponsored by Switzer Musical Productions. Follow us on Instagram! [https://instagram.com/sunflowercreativearts]

46. You get to decide (Becoming the parent you want to be)

"You get to decide" is a common refrain at Sunflower Creative Arts [https://sunflowercreativearts.org/]. Though we draw from many schools of thought, we subscribe to no one ultimate method for early childhood education. We support you to follow your own heart. In this episode, Susan and Lindsey discuss how the Sunflower framework is meant to serve as a foundation you can build upon in a way that works for you and your family. Ultimately, it is always up to you to decide what you want to leave behind and what you want to bring forward in your parenting. The Sunflower Bridge Podcast is kindly sponsored by Switzer Musical Productions. Follow us on Instagram! [https://instagram.com/sunflowercreativearts]

45. [Re-PLAY: Special Guest, Stephanie Arsht] Where you are embraced

Today we give you a re-play of Episode 10 of the podcast, featuring our first special guest, Stephanie Arsht. We've brought you a new podcast almost every Monday this year and as we say farewell to 2023, we want to take a moment to say thank you for listening. Our hope is that this podcast serves as a small bright spot in your day - a moment just for you - a moment to take a breath and smile. 🙂 Make a gift of any size to our Full Bloom fundraising campaign before year’s end, and you'll receive a digital download of Sing Along With Sunflower, an album of Sunflower favorites featuring the podcast theme song and some originals by Sunflower Teacher Danielle Parker and myself. You’ll also receive Susan’s studio album, Lullabies in the Garden. Click here to make your contribution. [https://givebutter.com/435xG8] 💛

44. Making, spending, giving, saving (Talking with children about money)

It's never too young to begin sharing with children about the concept of money - what is it for? Why do we need it? How do we use it? Join Susan and Lindsey for a chat on how to address these questions and more in your own household. To share your thoughts, feelings or stories about being with children, send us an email at lindsey@sunflowercreativearts.org or message us on Instagram [https://instagram.com/sunflowercreativearts]. The Sunflower Bridge Podcast is kindly sponsored by Switzer Musical Productions.