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The Power of the Morning: Regulation Over Education

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Lauren Edmunds, a school founder specialising in learning delays, discusses how the "morning rush" can derail a child's entire school day. She explains that when children arrive dysregulated due to stress, screens, or a lack of connection, their brains are not "online" for learning, forcing teachers to spend hours calming them rather than teaching.
Lauren argues that by replacing "clipped language" and road rage with gentle connection and role-modelling, parents can ground their children before drop-off. This shift ensures children arrive at school ready to engage, rather than just "masking" or pretending to learn. It’s a call for parents to lead the way in creating a calm, supportive start to the day that unlocks a child's full potential
5 Feb English South Africa Education · Self-Improvement

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