For parents, educators and wider community members who are ready for the collective raising of childhood wellbeing. We talk all things parenting, education and child development while not being afraid to have difficult but deeply reflective conversations.
Childhood Rising | Hannah Warren
What if I told you it doesn't actually matter what you play with your children? Or even how long you played with them? In today's podcast episode I share the things that do matter - what aspects of play make the greatest impact our child's emotional wellbeing?Today's podcast episode includes discussion of the following Systemic Review:Schneider M, Falkenberg I and Berger P (2022) Parent-Child Play and the Emergence of Externalizing and Internalizing Behavior Problems in Childhood: A Systematic Review.Learn more about the Attachment Play Group Program here: https://childhoodrising.com.au/playprogram/
Do you too find it hard to play with your child sometimes? This is an experience likely shared by ALL parents. The reasons for which as multi-layered and something I explore alongside you in this reflective podcast episode?Do you want to play with your child at all? Or are you content knowing you can meet their connection needs in other ways? What are some of the reasons play can be so hard? What should we even be doing when playing with them?These are just some of the questions I am exploring in this episode. Learn more about the upcoming Attachment Play Group Program starting 31/5/23 here: https://childhoodrising.com.au/playprogram/
The birth of a new sibling can be a challenging time. Perhaps your child is showing aggressive behaviours towards the baby (or you!) and you are feeling uncertain about how to support them in this season of transition. Tune into this episode to her the story of how one Mother supported her toddler to feel safe, express feelings and heal using Attachment Play.Learn more about the upcoming Attachment Play Group Program Additional Supports for Parents:Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Australia (PANDA)Fiona Rogerson, Perinatal Counsellor - online and in person (Perth, WA)
You know the screams, the ones that sound like a loud "NO" or seem to come out of no where?!Join me in this solo episode where I explore some of the reasons your little one might be screaming as well as the two fold approach to screaming I suggest; what to do in the moment and what to do as a preventative and healing measure too. For more information on our upcoming workshop, Hitting to Healing, which is happening Thursday 4.5.2023 at 10:00am AWST, visit our website here: https://childhoodrising.com.au/hittingtohealing/
Lauren is a paediatric Speech Pathologist and owner of an telehealth private practice, Stutter Free Kids. From her 14 years experience supporting children who stutter, Lauren has developed a unique integrative approach to stuttering therapy. Combining her speech pathology training with a holistic understanding of the key foundations for optimal childhood development and the unique needs of children who stutter, Lauren teaches families how to enhance speech therapy outcomes for children and help them speak stutter free. Lauren specialising in supporting families and professionals navigate stuttering with highly sensitive children and in this episode, shares how we can holistically understand these children and provide supports that address the whole child and family unit. You can learn more about Lauren and here work here:Instagram: www.instagram.com/stutterfreekidsFacebook: www.facebook.com/stutterfreekidsWebsite: www.stutterfreekids.comLaurens' membership: Fluency FoundationsAdditional Resources:Elain Aron, The Highly Sensitive Personwww.hsperson.comHighly Sensitive Child Test
Risky taking is an inherent part of children's play and it is crucial to their development. Parents and Educators alike can have difficulty in truly understanding the benefits and what their role is to support this play while also keeping children safe. Danica See is an Early Childhood Educator, University Lecturer and owner of Little Bloom Consultancy. Danica specialises in supporting Educators guide behaviours and shares her wisdom on all things risky play as well as some practical strategies. Learn more about Danica and her work:www.instagram.com.littlebloom.consultancyBook recommendation from Hannah:'Play: How it shapes the brain, opens the imagination, and invigorates the soul' Stuart Brown, MD
Dr Carrie Rigoni is a chiropractor who works with mums and babies, to optimise their baby's brain development, and set them up for lifelong health. She loves talking about all things vagus nerve, and all the factors that can influence brain development. She has a busy practice in Perth WA and is passionate about optimising the vagus nerve, supporting mums through periods of dysregulation, and helping mums understand what they can do to support their baby's vagal tone too. Dr Carrie is passionate about using the online world to educate mothers on the power of the vagus nerve, and also offers a group coaching program for mothers and their children.Carrie shares some of the fundamental understanding of the Vagus Nerve and how you might be able to recognise when and how it is needing further support for the wellbeing of yourself or the children in your life. Learn more about Carrie;On her website: https://www.drcarrierigoni.com.au/On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarrierigoni
Tune in to this important conversation about Ableism, unpacking our play bias and celebrating PLAY. You can find out more about Renee and her work at Grow Therapeutic Play here:https://www.growtherapeuticplay.com.au/www.instagram.com/growtherapeuticplayThe Instagram Accounts Renee suggested are:www.instagram.com/neurowild_www.instagram.com/tammieleecouncillorwww.instagram.com/yellowladybugs_
Do you too find your child's tantrums especially challenging? Or maybe you find yourself snapping out of anger despite your best attempts to remain calm?I invite you to tune into this reflective episode where we are starting a new conversation about anger. We explore the deeper layers to our personal relationship to anger and how this manifests in our parenting experience. This is also the final call to get our FREE PDF on Therapeutic Play for Anger and Aggressive Behaviours. You can get that by joining our email list on our website here.
For the parents and carers who have little ones returning to school or starting for the first time, this episode is for you. Hear our perspectives on popular school readiness expectations and learn some therapeutic play ideas that you can start to use right away to support your child in this transition. Learn more about our 1:1 Zoom consultations, or book a free 15 minute call, here.
This podcast is a big topic! We are discussing childism and how this manifests in day to day life with children. Tune in to be challenged to examine your (often unconscious) views of children.
Attachment play is a part of Aware Parenting as founded by Aletha Solter. Attachment play brings the healing and connective elements of play into our relationships with children. Listen to learn more about this approach and how you could integrate it into your relationships alongside children for deeper connections and to elicit cooperation. Get our FREE download with Attachment Play Ideas for guiding aggressive behaviours on our website here
Today I am joined by Shelby from Homegrown Learning Studio FDC. Shelby is an experienced Early Childhood Educator who is sharing the wisdom of play schemas. Understanding these innate urges in our children can transform the way we view our children's play and their behaviour too!
Today I fully explain what is means to be aware in your approach to raising children. Whether you are a parent, educator or other professional, Aware Parenting has the power to transform your relationships with children.Learn more about ways you can work with me and get a free download with some attachment play ideas for guiding aggressive behaviours over on our website here.
You might believe in the benefits of meditation already or maybe you are completely knew to this practice. Either way, this episode will help to shed some light on the benefits of meditation for you and your children, as well as some simple ways you can start to integrate meditation and mindfulness practice into your daily lives. Learn more about Meditate with Friends:Visit the Meditate with Friends website hereFollow @meditatewithfriends on InstagramEmail for Early Learning Parent and Family Meditation Events.hello@meditatewithfriends.com.au
You need to leave the park but your toddler refuses. This is a common scene from the tales of motherhood. This conflict of need with our autonomy-seeking toddler can be tough.Today I share how you can navigate scenarios like this through the lens of Aware Parenting.For more information on our 1:1 consultations and support packages, visit our website here.
Play alongside our children can be deeply powerful - it is a pathway for emotional healing that can happen in the day to day. In this episode I share a personal story about how I have used play to support my child to overcome a traumatic event. Join our FREE workshop which is happening this Wednesday 8.6.22 at 12:00pm AWST to learn more about this powerful process and how you can use play with intent with your children or the children you work withRegister your spot here
You're already on board with the attachment-style parenting practices, you use non-punitive approaches to discipline and practice accepting your child's emotions. What I love about Aware Parenting as it supports us to go a layer deeper. Aware Parenting considers the impacts of unresolved trauma and ways we can support our children to truely HEAL. Tune into this episode to learn more and come and share your reflections with me over on Instagram @childhood.rising
Alex joined Raising Play to encourage independent play and explore how she could support her little one to learn through play. What she took from the course was so much more - including some unexpected, but gratefully received, learnings too.Listen to this episode as we talk about independent play and the magic that happens inside our course, Raising Play.Enrolments to Raising Play close Monday 23.05.2022 at 09:00pm - Learn more or purchase your ticket to play transformation here.
You believe in the benefits of play but for some reason your children just seem to be bored, all the time?! Maybe you have tried buying new toys, the Pinterest activities and resorting to screen but you're at a loss. What if I told you that I had the 5 steps that will overhaul the play experience in your home? What if I told you that it was possible to kickstart child led, imaginary play by creating an intentional play space.Get your copy of The Ultimate Play Space Handbook: More Play in 5 Days here.
In this reflective episode, I encourage and guide you through some reflections of your own experiences of play and how this can shape your perspectives and experiences of play now. For more information about our course Raising Play, and to join the waitlist (enrolments will be open soon) visit: https://www.arkandluna.com.au/raisingplay/For more information on 1:1 support and to book in for a free 15 minute discovery call, visit: https://childhoodrising.com.au/home/work-together/
Are navigating difficult seasons in your relationship with children? I would love to share how I could support you. 1:1 aware parenting consultations are open NOW.www.childhoodrising.com.au
If you are ready to expand your view on play, join us in our workshop on 29.04.2022 called 'Hide and Seek: Finding the Whole Child through Play'.Get your standard ticket hereGet your educator ticket here
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