POPULARITY
Dawna Duke joined us for a conversation that shows what can happen when a parent's instinct meets a little creativity and a whole lot of purpose. Dawna is the founder of STEMscapes Collab and Play Spaces, a company that is transforming the way kids learn and explore by bringing hands on discovery into schools, restaurants, offices, and waiting areas all over DFW.She designs, builds, and installs these small scale kid museums so every student has access to unstructured play and real experience based learning. It is changing the way kids collaborate and how teachers create space for curiosity.But her story does not stop there. After a school bus mix up left her four year old in tears, Dawna came up with a simple idea to keep kids safer. She created NFC keychains that let teachers and staff instantly reach parents in an emergency. It started as a quick fix for her daughter and turned into a tool that families all over North Texas are now using for peace of mind.This is a conversation about problem solving, innovation, and what happens when someone sees a need and decides to build the solution.Connect with us! Instagram - Facebook www.visiteastdallas.comPartner with us! connect@visiteastdallas.com
For students, a sizeable chunk of their school day is spent at lunch and recess, in the playground and recreation spaces, and outdoor learning areas. So, on this episode we're joined by Dr Fatemeh Aminpour, who is a Research Fellow at the City Futures Research Centre at the University of New South Wales (that's UNSW Sydney). We'll be looking at this from the students' perspective – talking about what works well for children in different situations and how schools can look at those small incremental changes to make better use of what they've got. Host: Jo Earp Guest: Dr Fatemeh Aminpour
We got a write-in question from a Patreon member wondering how to prepare for a big public kink event like Folsom, and Lina gets into creating a plan for regulation, connection, and what to do when you get super horny seeing a human doggy peeing in the gutter (FOR EXAMPLE). Sub On The Street: Folsom 2023 | TikTok Cat Video Become a Patreon member to gain access to all the Ask A Sub benefits including our discord server, archive of premium audio and written posts, as well as our new podcast within a podcast, OTK with Lina and Mr. Dune. Submit questions for this podcast by going to memo.fm/askasub and recording a voice memo. Subscribe to the subby substack here. See the paid post archive here. Get 20% off your order at http://www.momotaroapotheca.com with code LINADUNE Twitter | @Lina.Dune | @askasub2.0 CREDITS Created, Hosted, Produced and Edited by Lina Dune With Additional Support from Mr. Dune Artwork by Kayleigh Denner Music by Dan Molad
2 TICKETS LEFT FOR PLAY MAKER SOCIETY LIVE: https://www.michelecaruana.com/playmakerslive2025Is your indoor playground or play café business ready for more freedom, flexibility, and revenue?In this episode, I share how a simple keypad entry system can completely transform your business operations. Whether you're hoping to reduce your reliance on staff, offer after-hours access, or turn your space into a community hub, this upgrade might be the highest ROI decision you make this year.
In this episode, Tara sits down with Myriam Sandler, the creative mind behind Mothercould, to talk all things play—how to create spaces that invite imagination, encourage independence, and actually work for your home and your sanity. Myriam opens up about her motherhood journey, including the struggles with picky eating and how sensory play became a game changer. She shares smart, realistic tips like toy rotation and involving kids in organizing their own spaces to build independence. They also dive into the beauty of boredom, the messiness of play, and how social media has reshaped the way we parent. Whether you're overwhelmed by toys or just trying to get your toddler to play solo for more than two minutes, this episode is full of thoughtful, doable ways to make playtime a little less chaotic and a lot more fun. Links: https://www.mothercould.com/ https://www.harpercollinsfocus.com/harper-celebrate/playful-by-design/
Amanda Jones is an award-winning librarian and an anti-censorship advocate. She's expected to speak at the Decatur Book Festival on Saturday. Ahead of her visit, we revisit Rose's conversation with Jones. During the conversation, Jones talks about her new book, "That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America." The part memoir, part manifesto maps the book-banning crisis happening across the U.S. and chronicles Jones' efforts to combat it.Plus, through the Atlanta Community School Parks Initiative, several Atlanta Public Schools are expected to receive a new nature play installation or have their old playgrounds renovated. Rose talks with Dr. Robin Christian, the principal at Barack and Michelle Obama Academy, Sarah Millgan-Toffler, the president and CEO of Children & Nature Network, and Lysa Ratliff, the CEO, KABOOM! The guests discuss the initiative and how having a safe and fun place for children to explore supports healthy development and success. Lastly, it was recently announced that legendary actor John Amos passed away at the age of 84. Amos was best known for his roles in “Good Times,” “Roots” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” NPR's TV critic Eric Deggans returns to “Closer Look to talk about the actor's life and legacy and his latest article “ What John Amos taught me about having — and being — a father.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of the ECE Classroom Podcast, host Susie Beghin interviews Rusty Keeler, a natural playscape designer and advocate for nature play. They discuss the importance of nature play for children's development and how to incorporate nature into outdoor play spaces. Rusty emphasizes the need for small steps, such as adding planter boxes or loose parts, to create a more natural environment. They also touch on the concept of risky play and the benefits it offers. But before you acquire materials to transform your outdoor space, Rusty suggests the most important thing to do is to evaluate what you will allow - what you say "yes" to! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:50 The Importance of Nature Play 05:00 Incorporating Nature into Outdoor Play Spaces 12:05 Must-have Play Equipment to Improve Outdoor Spaces 16:03 What Loose Parts to Add to Outdoor Spaces 19:34 Addressing Concerns about Messy Play and Risky Play 28:55 Susie's Reflection and Takeaways About Nature Play and Improving Outdoor Play Spaces About Rusty Keeler Rusty Keeler is a designer, author, and speaker with a unique sensitivity to the sights, sounds and experiences of childhood. For over 30 years Rusty has traveled the world designing natural outdoor play environments and speaking about the benefits and beauty of saying “yes” to children's play. Creating a sense of place and playful connections to the natural world are at the heart of Rusty's design work. Described as a cross between Mr Rogers and Jerry Garcia, Rusty is the author of multiple books on play and playscapes including his new book Adventures in Risky Play: What is Your Yes? (Exchange Press: 2020)Rusty is a frequent keynote speaker and presenter at conferences, communities, and colleges worldwide — but he also likes being home enjoying a creative life with his family in his backyard and the creeks and gorges of Ithaca, NY. www.rustykeeler.com Free OUTDOOR LOOSE PARTS Guide https://rustykeeler.com/loosepartslistfd/ @rusty_keeler_designs Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/fortune-cookie/golden-summer-lenny-b License code: STFPDU3XL7ZR4CHA
Send us a Text Message.PRIDE EDITION - Sex in Recovery: Sex Clubs / Play Space with Bryan▸ Have any questions, comment or suggestions? Wanna be a guest co-host?▸ Join Anthony & LouiLou every Wednesday at 8pm PST for our podcast, broadcast live from The Castro Country Club in San Francisco.▸ We strive to create a brave space where we engage in topics of recovery, where there are no outside issues.▸ Find us on all podcast channels: At The CCC▸ To send us a voice message or ask a question: go to https://www.castrocountryclub.org/podcast#gaypride #sexwork #queer #recovery #podcast #vulnerability #couragetochange #emotionalsobriety #restless
Welcome back, wanderer. Today, we have the pleasure of delving into the art of weaving story into live-action spaces with the multitalented Vince Caso. You may recognize Vince from his iconic role as Bladezz in the beloved web series 'The Guild,' but his talents span a variety of media! As an actor, writer, streamer, voice actor, and seasoned game master, Vince brings a wealth of experience to our conversation. Today's topic is "Weaving Story in Live Action Spaces," and Vince shares not only amazing tidbits of advice and hard-earned experience but also some absolutely amazing stories. I want to note that a couple of times in the interview, I mistakenly called "We're Alive: Frontier" (the brilliant live-play campaign run by Ivan Van Norman) by the name "Still Alive!" (a zombie sourcebook for Monte Cook Game's Cypher System). I apologize for the confusion—I've just been playing too many different zombie systems. Anywhos, grab a seat and join in. Vince: -> Website -> Twitter -> Instagram -> PixelCircus The Corner of Story and Game: -> Discord -> Facebook -> Instagram -> Twitter -> TikTok -> Threads -> Bluesky -> LinkedIn -> Email: gerald@storyandgame.com Please let me know if you have any questions or comments on this or any other episode. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear more conversations with professionals in the video game, tabletop, and fiction industries. #VinceCaso #Bladezz #TheGuild #LivePlay #StreamedTableTopGaming #TwichStreaming #YouTubeStreaming #ExperienceDesign #GameDesign #GamerMastery #DungeonMasters #TTRPG #TabletopRoleplayingGames #TheCornerOfStoryAndGame
Welcome to No Shhh... It's the TRL Podcast. A library podcast where we talk about more than just books. The guest for Episode 2 is another senior individual at Timberland Regional Library: Deputy Director Kendra Jones. Our hosts, Chris & Anna Lisa guide us through a fun discussion about Play Spaces in the Library while talking about topics like: Is TRL Pro-Shushing? Disruptive Noises A Sunken Ship in Shelton!
It's midterm break for some children out there, but do we have adequate play spaces for kids in our built up towns? Kieran was joined by Sinéad Ní Bhrádaigh, Teacher in Galway Educate Together National School, Dr Anne Keogh, Senior Clinical Psychologist and Chartered Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland and Dr Carol Baron, Associate Professor in DCU...
Ever thought you couldn't run a Nature Play program because your site isn't postcard-worthy? Newsflash: Picturesque beaches, a bubbling creek, or a lush rainforest are pretty but they are not essential for your Nature Play program.We repeat they are not essential. Today we are discussing place-based learning and how it's actually really important that children connect with their own local environment in a deep and meaningful way.Nicki and Vicci will share:
Join us for a fun course on designing inclusive play spaces. In this podcast, you will learn about how you can get involved in helping your community design and build the inclusive playground of their dreams. This is part of the Continued Learning Podcast series.
Alice Sharp is joined again by play-based learning advocate, Mariana Carazo to discuss learning environments. How do we enrich, entice and elevate the thinking of our children in the spaces they learn within? Alice asks Mariana to share her guidance on how practitioners can make the environments engaging and exciting. How do we refresh the home corners, the construction areas or art stations to invite children to play, collaborate and develop 21st-century skills?
Tim and Jon are joined by ProDomme CJ to talk about pain play, sadism and masochism, nipple play and CBT (Cock and Ball Torture and Clit and Breast Torture). CJ has been a Professional Dominatrix (ProDomme) and has expertise in a myriad of kinks, including pain play, fire and impact play (plus a GREAT many more :-) ) CJ explains safety, play spaces, and how to get the most out of an SM session. For more on Play Spaces, you can check out our past episode, Dungeons and Daddies, where we discuss how to lay out a play space. CJ mentions her love of Erotic Hypnosis, which you can hear us discuss with Matt C in Eyes Wide Slut. In talking about CBT (pain play with genitals), CJ and Jon also talk about Urethral Sounding, which we talked about in depth (hehehehe) in Sneaky Sound System. For some Melbourne based BDSM workshops, check out the Establishment and Folsom Down Under If you'd like to check out some online events, follow DnD Live by Down an Dirty This episode was recorded on the lands of the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung peoples. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
New museum opening and important dates What spaces will be new and what ‘classic' exhibits will be retained in the new museum? What will happen to the Play Spaces? Status of the day care and 4K classroom Guest: Michael McHorney, Executive Director Children's Museum of Eau Claire Beer Enjoyed: Goose Island Bourbon Country Aged Stout
My guests today are sharing the importance and value of uninterrupted play for kids and how they can help design your space to encourage it! These best friends, turned business partners, Lily Siegert and Claire Chadwick have combined their thoughtful design skills and early childhood education background to create Reggio Emilia inspired play spaces for your littles. “We create engaging in-home play environments that marry the interests of your child with the aesthetic of your home.” With their commitment to accommodate your family's needs and allow your child's imagination to grow, the possibilities are endless! Highlights from this episode: (02:19) How it all started (05:17) Life is getting busier (09:10) Dramatic play (14:17) How to incorporate technology thoughtfully (17:29) The value of solitary play Mentioned on this episode: www.littlekingdoms.co @little.kingdoms on Instagram and TikTok Checkout their lookbook and get inspired! I hope this episode helps you to consider intentional options for your child's play space. Reach out to Lily and Claire for more ideas and book them for a consultation. You and your kiddos will be so pleased with their designs! Ready to feel the peace and freedom that comes from getting organized without the stress and overwhelm? Keep it simple with my FREE 3 E's Checklist you can download now to move your projects forward quickly and efficiently! Just fill in your name and email address and the checklist will come straight to your inbox. Big news: My book is NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon! If you got it already thank you so much for making it an instant BESTSELLER in multiple categories and #1 in New Releases! Search: I'VE GOT YOU, GIRLFRIEND! Why Getting Organized & Living This Mom Life is NOT a Solo Mission Write an Amazon book REVIEW here. SUBSCRIBE to the Mom's Organization Motivation YouTube Channel here. For more resources to organize and style your busy life in 3 simple steps, checkout EverythingWithStyle.com, listen to my FREE Masterclass, and connect with me on Instagram @everythingwithstylemom for some organization motivation!
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, August 3, 2022,
Brief summary of episode: Mother, Unrefined moments – mum rage and a little father unrefined moment from Jess's husband.We speak to Mandy Richardson from Raise Toddlers whose mission is to help you help your toddler, while staying sane!Mandy's journey to founding Raise ToddlersWhat age is a child considered a toddler?Are the terrible two's real?Toddler boundaries and communicating with your toddlerWhat to do with biters?When toddlers say no to EVERYTHING!Risky Play. What is it and what are some ways for us to implement it. Letting go of the helicopter parent tag. Independent Play. How to best nurture independent play. Screen time for kids – the ins and outs and ways to transition out of screentime.Play spaces. Optimising your toddlers play space without having to buy new toys for your toddler. Mandy also offers a playroom/ toy storage service as well as options for age-appropriate toys hereSharing – when kids start learning the concept of sharing. Raise toddlers website and membership options hereFollow Raise Toddlers on Instagram hereFollow us at @mother_unrefined to find out more! And feel free to have a little stalk sesh... @the__unrefinednutritionist @j.oc__
Do you want to know more about playing in groups and the nitty-gritty details? Organizers from several play parties, a dungeon and a bathhouse talk about their respective scenes. Recorded live at Constellation Chicago in October 2019.In this episode:LRA ChicagoGalleria Domain 2SteamworksMidwest FemDomme Group (find them on FetLife too)Find Girl Bang Chicago (and Girl Bang Madison) on FetLifeGoFundMe for Jerith of GD2Need a good read on sexuality or relationships? Check out our recs on Bookshop!Want to rev up your relationship and bust out of limiting patterns? Host Karen Yates is an intimacy coach and somatic sex educator who works in-person with couples in Chicago to help improve their intimate communication and expand pleasure in a process that can be embodied, meaningful, and fun. Go to karen-yates.com and set up a free Zoom consultation.The Afterglow, our Patreon membership group, brings you regular bonus content, early alerts, and goodies! Our newest $10/mo member benefit: 10% off all W&S merch! Or show your love for Wild & Sublime any time: Leave a tip!Be Wild & Sublime out in the world! Check out our new tees and accessories for maximum visibility. Peep our Limited Collection and let your inner relationship anarchist run free… Prefer to read the convo? Full episode transcripts are available on our website.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/wildandsublime)
Play spaces for all abilities should exist at the heart of neighbourhoods.The Touched by Olivia Foundation was founded by Justine and John Perkins after they tragically lost their baby daughter, Olivia to a rare illness when she was just eight months old. Following this devastating event, John and Justine devoted themselves to positively enhancing the lives of children and their families. Highlights from this episode include the three principles of inclusive play, the power of communities and delivering social impact within communities by enabling partnerships and collaborations between business, government and other like minded charities.Justine is a successful thought leader and passionate philanthropist with over 25 years of legal, strategic, and not-for-profit experience. Justine has a loving family, which includes her husband John and four other children, Will, Gabrielle, Isaac and Henry.What Can We Do is produced by Samuham Media, and hosted by Prema Menon.This podcast is also available on major podcast platforms.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are on the hearts and minds of every nonprofit leader today. After the events of last year, we started having conversations about these topics like never before. Rob's guest took the helm of an organization that for the last 25 years, has made equity and inclusion the very focus of their […]
Are you looking for the best outdoor play spaces in Maryland to while away the wonderful lazy days of summer? Something your kids will love to explore, play on and spend time outside in? Katrina Kessler of Maryland Kiddos shares with us her picks for the best playgrounds and outdoor play spaces in Maryland. Have a listen for all of the details.You can email Katrina @ ConnectingwithKatrina@gmail.com or find her on Instagram @MarylandKiddos.Summer Playground FavoritesCabin John- BethesdaGranville Gude Park- LaurelBailey Park near Merriweather Splash Pad- Columbia Hidden GemsCedar Villa Heights- LaurelShipley Park – Hanover Specialty PlaygroundsSophie and Madigan's- Frederick (fairytale/accessible for all) Playgrounds that Multiple Ages Will Enjoy Blandair Playground North (new section) – Columbia Watkins Regional Park- Upper Marlboro All around Summer Favorites Walker Mill Regional- Capitol Heights Alpha Ridge- Marriottsville More Playground ReviewsNature Playspaces8 Playgrounds Perfect for Kids of Different Ages
Tune in to this week's episode of the Heart of Giving Podcast to learn about the importance of equal access to safe play spaces for kids from the CEO of KABOOM!, Lysa Ratliff. Have questions/comments/concerns? Email us at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.
Let's talk about organzing the magical place in your home where your kids let their imaginations run wild! These spaces need to be functional for your little ones and for you!
Hey, y'all. It's aemok, Madam Hexe, and kaitlyn kayce and this is Trouble Comes in Three. This podcast covers scandalous topics such as communication, sexual health, ethical non-monogamy, as well as kink and Leather Lifestyle. If you are under 18, please leave us and check out scarleteen.com. For those over 18, welcome, and let's get knotty! In this episode, we discuss some types of public and private play spaces--from fetish themed club parties to private membership clubs, we talk about the pros and cons of those spaces and the different kinds of event that take place there. Whether you're a huge exhibitionist or terrified of stepping outside your own bedroom, public play is a unique experience for everyone. Love what you hear? Want to support the channel? Subscribe to our PATREON for behind the scenes content, fan service, and extras. Patreon.com/OfficialTCI3podcast AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND ALL YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORMS IG: @officialtci3podcast / @aemok / @madamhexe / @kaitlynkayce1 FB: @officialtci3podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/officialtci3podcast/support
Children need nature! In this last year of pandemic living, many more of us have seen this in our day-to-day lives, how much kids thrive when playing outside. We spoke with Nancy Striniste, founder of Earlyspace and author of “Nature Play at Home: Creating Outdoor Spaces that Connect Children with the Natural World” on about the importance of playing in nature.With a unique background in both children development and design, Striniste has been creating spaces for children for more than three decades. Striniste talks about how to connect children—in their neighborhoods, backyards, schoolyards, child care centers, and parks—to nature through good design that is deeply informed by an understanding of child development and principles of sustainable landscaping.
Whether you have a large dedicated playroom or just a few corners in other rooms in your house, you probably have faced common issues with organization, messes, funny-looking toys, and where kids are in relation to the rest of the family when playing. Ashley and Suzannah have different experiences with kids from baby to big kid, underused playrooms and popular play corners, and are breaking it down with tips for common problems, design ideas to make the spaces look more like your style, and more. Resources mentioned: Ep 92 on Kitchen Organization The playroom at Ashley’s house The DIY recovered storage ottomans Suzannah stores some toys in Melissa & Doug sound puzzles both our toddlers LOVE(d) (affiliate link) Toy storage behind the couch Suzannah’s latest playroom design Cute playrooms with real, actual (plastic) toys: inspo #1, inspo #2 More styled but still realistic playroom Ep 106 Kids’ Stuff Organization You can find us on our blogs or connect with each of us on Instagram: @suzannahstanley @biggerthanthethreeofus @yourhomestorypodcast And you can join our Facebook group here to connect with other listeners and ask questions!
31 May 2020: We discuss how to use play to help our children’s development. Sidiqa Sohail talks to us about the psychology of play spaces, what's good at various ages/stages, what needs to be included, the thinking behind toy rotations, toys to invest in, and more.
Blog Post: https://insideoutsidemichiana.blogspot.com/2018/10/nature-play-fun-creating-temporary-and.html Quote: “Every child should have mud pies, grasshoppers, water bugs, tadpoles, frogs, mud turtles, elderberries, wild strawberries, acorns, chestnuts, trees to climb. Brooks to wade, water lilies, woodchucks, bats, bees, butterflies, various animals to pet, hayfields, pinecones, rocks to roll, sand, snakes, huckleberries and hornets. And any child who has been deprived of these has been deprived of the best part of education.” — Luther Burbank (American horticulturalist and botanist, 1849 – 1926) Additional Resources: Tinkergarten activities: https://tinkergarten.com/activities Interested in becoming a leader? See: http://bit.ly/LoosePartsTG Nature Play Poster: https://wilderchild.com/nature-play-poster/ Playwork Principles http://www.playscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/assets/Documents/playwork-principles.pdf Pop-Up Adventure Play https://popupadventureplaygrounds.wordpress.com/welcome/free-resources/ Children’s Books for Outdoor Loose Parts Play https://naturalstart.org/sites/default/files/journal/9._loose_parts_book_reviews.pdf 52 Things to Do Outside Before You Grow Up: www.52thingsoutside.org The Wisdom of Nature https://cdn-communityplaythings.azureedge.net/-/media/files/cpus/library/training-resources/booklets/wisdom-of-nature.pdf?d=20180819T175256Z Books (aff links): Balanced and Barefoot by Angela Hanscom https://amzn.to/2EcbTQI Children’s Special Places by David Sobel https://amzn.to/2pIU8OW Deep Nature Play by Joseph Bharat Cornell https://amzn.to/2ybxEL3 Go Wild!: 101 Things to Do Outdoors Before You Grow Up by Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield https://amzn.to/2pLyEBe Learning is in Bloom: Cultivating Outdoor Explorations by Ruth Wilson https://amzn.to/2pKMUtX Loose Parts Books by Lisa Daly and Miriam Beglosvky https://amzn.to/2yacWLA Nature and Young Children: Encouraging Creative Play and Learning Natural Environments by Ruth Wilson https://amzn.to/2E87Epy Playing It Up with Loose Parts, Playpods, and Adventure Playgrounds Joan Almon, Editor (You can find this as a pdf online if you look around.) https://amzn.to/2pKNKqB Play the Forest School Way by Jane Worroll and Peter Houghton https://amzn.to/2pKOmMV Seasons of Play: Natural Environments of Wonder by Rusty Keeler https://amzn.to/2pNDBsV The Stick Book: Loads of things you can make or do with a stick by Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield https://amzn.to/2E9q1dF Loose Parts Play Facebook Page Loose Parts Play Facebook Group Inside Outside Michiana Facebook Page Loose Parts Nature Play Website
Description: It's no secret that the environment around us can have a tremendous psychological impact. On this episode, we talk with folks who have intentionally crafted environments to support their age play experience. From child-like bedrooms to full on age play convention spaces, we learn from our guests walk us through how to set up […]
In this, the 28th episode of Well Played... Quinn Rollins and I discuss maker spaces to play spaces... It is a great episode filled with some chuckles and plenty of thoughts. Go ahead, have a listen! Check out: explorelikeapirate.com for more details and information!
Episode 2 of FetCast is here and it is all about Protocols & Etiquette for Dungeons and Play Spaces. I hope you all enjoy this episode as we have our first co-host on, the ever lovely Nighttingale. Please let us know if you enjoy and leave comments on what you think. Also in this weeks episode we talk about The West Wing dungeon
Transcript -- Two community workers link views on health to policies in practice.
Two community workers link views on health to policies in practice.
Transcript -- Two community workers link views on health to policies in practice.
Two community workers link views on health to policies in practice.