Childhood Rising

Oct 29 2023 27 ep. 14 mins 15
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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. We believe in the inherent wholeness, competence and contribution children have to offer to this world, and believe the same to be true about the adults we work with too.

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Do we even need to play with our kids? What the research says

Oct 29 2023 20 mins  
What does the research say about playing with our kids? We start to explore exactly this in today's podcast episode. The results might not be what you were expecting.. Learn more about the Attachment Play Group Program Listen to the episode 'What is Attachment Play?' Citations: Schneider M, Falkenberg I andBerger P (2022) Parent-Child Play and the Emergence of Externalizing and Int

The Play Archetypes: A MUST Listen If You Are A Parent Who Finds Play With Your Child Challenging

Oct 22 2023 11 mins  
Childhood Rising has created 'The 5 Play Archetypes' for better understanding and reflecting on your unique challenges and strengths when playing with your child. Have a listen to the podcast episode to decipher which Archetype feels resonate for you right now, and download the free PDF workbook, this summarises the 5 different play styles and has a bunch of other supportive inform

Using Attachment Play to Prepare Children for Difficult Events: A Personal Story of Preparing My Daughter for a Medical Event

Oct 12 2023 16 mins  
We all want our children to navigate stress and change with confidence, right? The reality is that all children will face their fair share of stressful life events, from moving to starting school, welcoming a new sibling, or even dealing with medical procedures. But there's a powerful, accessible modality that can make a world of difference – Attachment Play. In this heartwarming

The things that actually make a difference when playing with our kids

May 21 2023 11 mins  
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)

Do you find it hard to play with your child?

May 14 2023 14 mins  
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

The Birth of a New Sibling and Therapeutic, Attachment Play

May 07 2023 10 mins  
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 u

Why is my Toddler Screaming?!

Apr 30 2023 13 mins  
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, Hitt

Supporting the Highly Sensitive Child who Stutters with Lauren from Stutter Free Kids

Apr 23 2023 25 mins  
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

Risky Play or Aggressive Behaviours? Exploring the Benefits and Boundaries in a School Setting with Danica from Little Bloom Consultancy

Apr 02 2023 29 mins  
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 suppor

Understanding the Vagus Nerve and its Impact on Behaviour and Wellbeing with Dr Carrie Rigoni

Mar 26 2023 23 mins  
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 dysre