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What’s the point of play? #136
“They just played this afternoon.” There’s something about the just in that sentence that we all worry about in our children’s play. What if what they are doing isn’t enough? Unstrucutred play- how...
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Outdoor play is more than sandpits #137
We’re playing outside today. We’re looking at new ideas and getting some inspiration for our natural play space for our children, whatever the weather. Not all tots are happy to be outside. They are...
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Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes | on-the-go device The Two Hardest Things #137.5 is a post from: Raising Playful Tots- a podcast for mums who want to make the most of playtime
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Real service opportunities for the kids #138
Where do children get a heart for service and sharing? We may try as parents and educators to teach sharing and service but the kids learn so much more when they do… I know your next question….how can...
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Create a Simple Summer Rhythm #139
Is this summer going to be like the last? It’s easy to just grab someone else’s idea of what makes a good summer with our kids. Borrow a little bit of curriculum here and a dash of downtime there, a...
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12 things to do when you are tired and burnt out and the kids are about #140
When you’re tired and burnt out it’s hard. It seems even harder when you have kids about. Yep I feel that too. This time of year and during the busy festive season are two points where we all feel...
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Best ways to work with Early Childhood Providers #141
We spend a long time choosing the right place for our little ones. How do you go about building a relationship with them? Today I’m talking to Lisa Murphy of Ooey Gooey about relationships with your...
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Don’t waste the summer
Summer is a good time for reflection, focus, action and some clarity on raising a playful tot. All to often we have lots of fantastic ideas we want to do but just don’t get around to them. Now’s the...
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Knowing about Recess, Breaktime and Playtime
We’re on summer break. For the entire month of August catch up with your favourite shows from the archive. Today we’re looking at Recess, break time or playtime outside. Check out the original...
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Being ready to support through the new school term
This week’s show, we’re talking about practical ways we can support our children through this new school term whether your child is going to school, homeschooled or toddler on down. We all need to get...
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Simple Playful Parenting Principles
Listen into to this week’s show about two simple playful parenting principles to try with your children this week. Plus the story behind this picture of the BG and his trains. Listen to this week’s...
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How do I find time to play when I have this great big to do list?
Megan Flatt of FindYourMammaGroove.com share lots of practical ideas to get your to do list into shape. Plus steps to taking care of ourselves and cultivating our dreams. We also talk about her new...
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Simple Family Traditions and Rhythms
Delighted to have Meagan Wilson of Whole Family Rhythms today sharing Spring and Autumn family traditions and Rhythms. Simple and easy ideas to connect with our families Meagan began educating herself...
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Five Simple Winter Craft Activities from Red Ted Art
Simple winter craft activities to try from Maggy of Red Ted Art. Maggy shares 5 easy craft activities and talks about her new craft book. Listen to this week’s show | subscribe through iTunes |...
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Crafting your simple holiday season
Tone down the commercialization Connecting with nature. Minimizing our media coverage- What’s your Holiday season going to be this year? Crafting your simple holiday season is the beginning of a three...
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Craft your Holiday Traditions
Craft your families holiday traditions with over 16 different simple playful examples of holiday traditions. This is part Two of the three part series- Crafting your simple holiday season Listen to...
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Navigating that tricky area of choosing gifts and toys
With so many fantastic gifts and ideas to choose during this holiday season it’s getting even harder to choose the right gifts and not choose too many gifts. This time of year is really tricky as you...
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Supporting different languages in the home
I’m excited to have Annika Bourgogne of Be Bilingual sharing how to support different languages in the home,. We often think of bilingual homes but there are many multilingual families and friends...
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Dealing with Sibling Rivalry and Encouraging Sibling Relationships
One minute they love each other the next they can be like Tom and Jerry! Sibling relationships is our topic today with Dr Laura Markham of ahaparenting.com sharing scripts and diving deep into how we...
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Advent calendars to do together
Imagine listening to a story in the car or at home with your child. Not just any story but an advent story. Meet Charlie and Noel a new 25 part advent calendar story from Franziska of...
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