In our debut episode of Plant the Seed of Learning, Aimee and Crystal introduce the mission behind the podcast—merging the education and medical models to bring science-based, practical insights to parents, teachers, therapists, and policymakers. We walk through our seven recurring segments and dive into this week’s topic: the real science of co-regulation and developmentally appropriate mindfulness. Learn why young children can’t self-regulate on their own, what the research actually says about mindfulness in early childhood, and one simple strategy you can try tomorrow.

Welcome to the Plant the Seed of Learning Podcast- A research-based podcast that merges the education and medical models to help parents, teachers, and early childhood professionals support young children’s development. Hosted by a pediatric occupational therapist and an education expert, each episode breaks down developmental milestones, early learning, play-based strategies, social-emotional development, early intervention, and kindergarten readiness in clear, practical ways.

Designed for parents, educators, pediatric occupational therapists, therapists, and anyone working with young children, this podcast connects brain science, child development research, and real-world strategies to help children thrive from infancy through the early elementary years.