Julie Pearson

Richard Knight, a representative from the Early Years Alliance, and Julie Pearson, an advocate for helping children through significant changes, dive into the challenges children face during transitions. They discuss making these changes exciting by using positive language and familiar transitional objects, like cuddly toys. The duo emphasizes the importance of building trustful relationships between parents and educators. They also explore how to navigate emotional responses, using visuals and digital tools to ease anxiety for families and children.

Julie Pearson and Richard Knight share insights on supporting children through everyday changes, emphasizing the importance of effective transitions in and out of play and how these impact larger transitions later in life. They discuss managing changes, the necessity of all adults being aligned, and the significance of emotional support during daily transitions.