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Tech Tots: Early ideas on parenting in a digital age

Podcast von Rob Hughes and Alastair van Heerden - co-founders of playtandem.com

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A podcast to help you navigate the coming wave of big tech changes for little people. Welcome to TechTots, a podcast designed to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of digital technologies impacting pre-schoolers.Brought to you by playTandem.com and the team at EarlyIdeas.org, this series digs into how the crucial intersection of early childhood development and the digital revolution. Join us as we explore the effects of technology on the next generation, offering insights, expert opinions, and practical advice for parents and caregivers. Whether you’re a tech-savvy parent or just starting to grapple with what screens and AI mean for early childhoods, our podcast aims to eqip you with the knowledge and tools needed to help your little one to thrive in an increasingly digital age.Brought to you by playTandem.com and the team at EarlyIdeas.org

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Episode Episode 5: From Puppets to Pixels: Learning from Sesame Street's Playbook for the AI Revolution Cover

Episode 5: From Puppets to Pixels: Learning from Sesame Street's Playbook for the AI Revolution

What does a healthy digital life look like for a child? As AI and algorithm-driven content reshape our world at a dizzying pace, parents are left wondering how to keep up. In this episode, host Rob Hughes sits down with Michael Preston, Executive Director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, for a wide-ranging conversation recorded recently in Abu Dhabi. Michael shares insights from his career at the intersection of education and technology, drawing on the foundational principles of Sesame Street—where every product is built on a "whole child" perspective. They explore what it means to design technology with kids, not just for them, and why the best feedback often comes from unexpected "aha" moments during co-design. Join them as they tackle the big questions: How do we balance the attention economy with a child's well-being? What are the real risks and rewards of AI in education? And what is the single most important thing parents can do to navigate this new digital reality with their children? This is an essential conversation for anyone invested in shaping a future where technology serves, rather than replaces, our humanity. Produced by Early Ideas Limited, who are building Tandem. Podcast music by Tibor Miklos. www.playtandem.com [https://www.playtandem.com/] Follow us @playtandem on: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/playtandem/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/playtandem/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/playtandem]

7. Juli 2025 - 48 min
Episode AI in the Toybox: Navigating Smart Toys & Child Development with Dr. Emily Goodacre from the University of Cambridge Cover

AI in the Toybox: Navigating Smart Toys & Child Development with Dr. Emily Goodacre from the University of Cambridge

AI-powered toys are no longer science fiction – they're rapidly entering our children's playrooms. But what do we really know about their impact?  In this episode of TechTots, we're joined by Dr. Emily Goodacre, a developmental psychologist and Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, to explore the burgeoning world of AI toys. We dig into what defines these "smart" playthings, the potential effects on children's social play, relationships, and development, and the critical questions parents should be asking.  Dr. Goodaker shares her research, the balance between excitement and caution, and practical advice for navigating this new technological frontier.  From cuddly AI companions to interactive storytellers, discover the opportunities, risks, and the many unknowns. Plus, stay tuned for a quick-fire round on tech utopias, dystopias, and the metaverse! Produced by Early Ideas Limited, who are building Tandem. Podcast music by Tibor Miklos. www.playtandem.com [https://www.playtandem.com/] Follow us @playtandem on: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/playtandem/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/playtandem/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/playtandem]

23. Mai 2025 - 22 min
Episode Babies and toddlers are not just small adults - in conversation with Prof Sam Wass Cover

Babies and toddlers are not just small adults - in conversation with Prof Sam Wass

In this episode, Professor Sam Wass from the Institute for the Science of Early Years discusses how children's brains process information very differently from adults, particularly in noisy environments where they struggle to filter sounds. This ability to focus develops slowly. A key insight is the importance of predictability and rhythm in early learning, which helps young brains form stable patterns. While we learn best with an intermediate level of predictability, young children benefit from more predictable environments as their prediction skills are still developing. Professor Wass also raises concerns about fast-paced screen content, suggesting it might be too difficult for young brains to process and could cause stress. He advises parents to not assume that what benefits an adult brain is the same for a child's brain, highlighting the importance of repetition and appropriate pacing. Key Takeaways: • Children process sensory information differently to adults. • Predictability in routines and interactions is crucial for early learning. • Be mindful of the pace of digital content for young children. • What's good for an adult brain isn't necessarily good for a child's. Produced by Early Ideas Limited, who are building Tandem. Podcast music by Tibor Miklos. www.playtandem.com [https://www.playtandem.com/] Follow us @playtandem on: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/playtandem/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/playtandem/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/playtandem]

28. März 2025 - 27 min
Episode 'the science bit' - Why early childhood is so special Cover

'the science bit' - Why early childhood is so special

In this second Episode, we'll dig into the science of early childhood... and why this period lays the foundations.  Tori, Head of Marketing at Tandem (and expert on early childhood by virtue of being a mum) is 'in conversation with' Tandem CEO (and Assistant Prof at LSHTM) Dr Rob Hughes.  They'll talk us through an intro to the science of early childhood development, including what we mean by early childhood, whether there is a 'recipe' for a good early childhood, alongside some tips to help parents navigate these critical early years in a world of rapidly emerging technologies.  Produced by Early Ideas Limited, who are building Tandem. Podcast music by Tibor Miklos. www.playtandem.com [https://www.playtandem.com/] Follow us @playtandem on: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/playtandem/] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/playtandem/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/playtandem]

19. März 2025 - 47 min
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