Episode 45: Emily Boucher – Fostering Independence

Emily Boucher has taught both preschool and kindergarten in NYC, including at The Brearley School and The Buckley School. She later served as the Director of Beginnings Nursery School and as the Associate Director at the Brick Church School. Emily and her friend and fellow teacher, Amy, started a company called Work and Play where they provide individualized early childhood consulting.  Emily lives in Connecticut with her husband and her 5 kids where she teaches preschool. Her oldest is a sophomore in college and her youngest is 1st grade. In this episode, we talk about helping our kids learn to play independently, communication as parents with teachers, and we encourage you to let there be messes sometimes.  What we talked about: 4:15- Emily’s kids and family 4:45- Having kids leave the house 7:40- Being a parent of both younger and older kids at the same time 15:25- Fostering independent play 20:25- Allowing there to be messes in the house 26:05- Setting boundaries with independent play 47:05- Communication with teachers 53:30- What they offer at Work and Play 1:00:30- End of podcast questions Show notes: Untamed by Glennon Doyle Elephant and Piggie Books by Mo Willems Please, Mr. Panda by Steve Antony Toys Go Out by Emily Jenkins Eat Pete by Michael Rex Penguin and Pinecone Work and Play Website Work and Play on Instagram Connect with Us: Why is Everyone Yelling? on Instagram Join our Facebook Group Lindsey on Instagram Sponsors: Beam Use code “Lindsey15” for 15% off your order