Playground Talks

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Playground Talks is a podcast for busy parents who want to own their parenting style!  

The podcast cover topics such as how to handle tantrums and understand the WHY behind them, Why setting boundaries is so important? How to help build your child's resiliency and form healthy habits.  

Tammy Afriat , the host, and the professional guests on the show share their knowledge, and provide actionable tools so you'll get both the parenting principles and practical aspects that resonate with you, give you confidence and joy in your parenting journey!  

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#41 The Ultimate Holiday Handbook: Your Guide to a Stress-Free and Joyful Holiday Season

Nov 30 2023 10 mins  
As the holiday season approaches, many parents look forward to spending quality time with their families. However, the disruption of routines, the pressure to meet extended family members, and the challenges of traveling with kids can also bring frustration and stress.This episode explores four crucial questions to consider before the holidays to ensure a mentally and technically p

#40 Raising Curious Learners: How to Prepare Your Child to Learn at Any Age with Dr. Schweitzer

Nov 07 2023 29 mins  
How early can you start preparing your kid to learn?How can you foster an internal motivation for studying?What are the 4 signs that a child may be struggling academically? What does print awareness mean?Tune in to Dr. Marisel Schweitzer and me, as we delve into how to foster learning skills and curiosoty from an early age. Dr. Marisel Schweitzer is a parenting educator with 22 ye

#39 Are American Children Immune To Extremism? with Dr. Emily Bashah PART B

Oct 20 2023 33 mins  
As the Hostages Crisis is happening in Israel, Psychologist Dr.Emily Bashah and I had this important conversation where we discussed :How can a parent implement the idea of restorative justice versus retributive justice as they handle sibling fights? Is the American citizens (children) immune to extremism? How to speak with your kids about tragedies happening in the world? Dr.Basha

#38 How To Prevent Extremism From Childhood? with Dr.Emily Bashah

Oct 20 2023 30 mins  
As the hostage crisis is happening in Israel, we had this important conversation with Dr.Emily Bashah, where we discussed:What is extremism? How does extremism relate to one’s sense of agency?How can you foster your children’s sense of agency?5 ways to Prevent Extremism from ChildhoodDr.Bashah is the author of the book "Additive Ideologies" and a licensed psychologist

#37 How to Ignite Your Child's Inner Fire: Internal Motivation for Parents and Kids

Oct 02 2023 10 mins  
Many times I hear parents wanting to spark that internal motivation in their children to learn, acquire new skills, and be kind. But how do you do this?In this episode, you will learn what is intrinsic motivation, is external motivation bad? and how to support your children's internal motivation and how early you can do this.Additional relevant episodes :#36 Beyond Sticker Cha

#36 Beyond Sticker Charts; How to Wisely Use External Motivators and Rewards?

Sep 13 2023 10 mins  
Why using external motivators are necessary for a child's development?How to create a reward system that is effective and fair?7 non-materialistic reward ideasToday we discuss how to use external rewards to motivate your child to follow your directions, comply with certain routines, and develop good behaviors. We will cover the different types of external reward systems and ad

#35 Consequences: The Magic of Natural and Logical Consequences In Parenting

Jul 26 2023 12 mins  
At what age should the concept of consequences be introduced?How to use the "Budget Principle" as a consequence?What are logical vs natural consequences?What are the 5 key elements for effective consequences?This episode covers one of the most important tools you can have as a parent, and I know you might confuse punishment with consequences, so, tune in and understand th

#34 How to set boundaries for your child?

Jul 12 2023 11 mins  
Empowering Your Child with Limits and Love is easier said than done.So where to start? How to do it?Today, we're diving into the important topic of setting boundaries for kids. Boundaries are crucial for your kid's development, teaching them appropriate behavior, respect, and healthy routines. So Let's explore some key elements for effective boundary-setting and exam

#33 How To Parent Without Power-Struggles?

Jun 29 2023 7 mins  
Can you imagine your family free from power struggles?How can you tell if you are being caught in a power struggle or if you genuinely setting boundaries?This episode delves into the topic of creating a power struggle-free zone in your home. You will hear about three common areas of conflict between kids and parents: food, getting to shower, and screen time. Those examples will hel

#32 "Roaring with Compassion: discovering parenting styles"

Jun 13 2023 9 mins  
So what do lions, and lambs have to do with parenting style? How that parenting style affects children?And how is that all relate to boundaries? Inspired by the book "Raising Lions" by Joe Newman, in this episode of the Playground Talks podcast, you will explore the different parenting styles (permissive, authoritative, and authoritarian) and the delicate balance between