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Raising Healthy Kid Brains99. Raising Boundary-Savvy Kids with Amy ArmstrongHave you ever struggled with setting boundaries while still being a kind, gentle person? Today's conversation might just transform your approach to parenting and relationships. In this episode, I'm diving into the world of boundaries with Amy Armstrong, a pioneer in conflict resolution who brings her expertise from high-conflict divorce situations into practical advice for everyday parenting. She introduces a revolutionary approach to boundaries that allows us to maintain our warmth and kindness while still protecting our needs and teaching our children valuable life skills. Get full show notes, transcript, and mo...
2025-04-2430 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains91. Teach Your Kids to Declutter: Practical Advice for Involving the Whole Family with Katy WellsI'm joined by Katy Wells, a nationally renowned decluttering expert, mom of two, and host of The Maximized Minimalist podcast. Katy shares her personal journey of how a life-changing car accident led her to take control of her physical environment and the powerful impact it had on her mental well-being. Throughout our conversation, Katy provides practical tips and strategies for decluttering your home in a way that feels manageable and sustainable. She emphasizes the importance of grace and progress over perfection, and shares how involving your kids in the process can teach them valuable life s...
2025-01-0245 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains90. 5 Pillars of Self-Worth Every Child Needs to Thrive with Nellie HardenI talk with Nellie Harden, a wife, mother of four daughters, former worth chaser, trauma survivor, author, and speaker in the space of family life and leadership. Nellie is here to share her insights on how we can strategically build a foundation for worth, esteem, and confidence in our children from a young age. Nellie breaks down the five pillars of self-worth that every human needs, and how parents can model these pillars and help their children internalize them. She walks us through the importance of being students of our children and involving them in f...
2024-12-1935 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains89. Developmental Trauma: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Parenting and Teaching with Stephan FriedrichI talk with the founder of Knightlamp Consulting and child trauma specialist, Stephan Friedrich, about the misconceptions around developmental trauma and what actually happens in early childhood that can lead to lasting impacts. Knightlamp is Australia's leading consultancy in trauma-informed practice and uses their expertise to effect healing, change, and an improved life trajectory for children, young people, and adults. Stephan explains how the brain develops in the first few years of life, why traditional parenting approaches using rewards and consequences often fail with traumatized children, and the importance of focusing on physiological regulation and c...
2024-12-0544 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains88. The Power of Energy and Body Language in Your Child's Communication with Siris Raquel Rivas-VerdejoThis week, I'm joined by Siris Raquel Rivas-Verdejo for a fascinating conversation about the deep connection between language, communication, and our bodies. As a coach, speech-language pathologist, learning behavioral specialist, and therapeutic energy worker, Siris brings a unique perspective to helping children build language skills and improve their quality of life. Join us in this episode as Siris breaks down the three key components of communication and offers her top tips for helping parents become better communicators and advocates for our children. Siris guides us through a powerful exercise to identify our body's "yes" and "n...
2024-11-2141 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains87. How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids: A Peaceful Parenting Approach with Kristina ManningThis week, I'm joined by school counselor and Peaceful Parent Coach Kristina Manning who is on a mission to help overwhelmed parents stop yelling at their kids. She breaks down the principles of peaceful parenting, highlights the science behind why yelling ultimately doesn't work, and what we can do instead to teach our kids emotional regulation skills that will serve them well into adulthood. If you want to break the cycle of yelling and build a stronger, more respectful relationship with your children, this episode is for you. Kristina offers practical tips and a helpful f...
2024-11-0729 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains86. Heal Your Child's Stomach Pain: The Surprising Brain-Gut Connection with Dr. Ali NavidiIn this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Ali Navidi, a licensed clinical psychologist and co-founder of GI Psychology. He specializes in innovative treatments for GI disorders using clinical hypnosis and cognitive behavioral therapy. With his expertise, we dive deep into the brain-gut connection and explore why so many children experience stomach discomfort related to stress and anxiety. If your child suffers from regular stomach discomfort or has been diagnosed with IBS without any specific problem that doctors can find in their stomach, this episode is for you. Dr. Navidi breaks down the four-step progression of s...
2024-10-2437 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains85. The Self-Esteem Doctor's Guide to Raising Confident Kids with Dr. Simone AliciaDr. Simone Alicia noticed that many of the children and adults she worked with struggled with self-esteem issues. She realized that there was a need for a new approach to help people feel good about themselves from the inside out. By combining her background in education, modeling, and later studying neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and divinity, Dr. Simone developed powerful tools for boosting self-esteem. Join us this week as Dr. Simone, a.k.a The Self-Esteem Doctor, gives us a clear definition of what self-esteem entails and how we can nurture it in our children. Hear h...
2024-10-1036 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains84. 5 Foundational Language Skills Your Toddler Needs for Speech Development with Jill UrbaneThis week, I'm joined by early childhood interventionist, Jill Urbane, as she shares her expertise on toddler speech development. Jill has been working with families for over 25 years, and in that time, she has created a comprehensive system that gives parents the tools they need to encourage their child's development and set a strong foundation for learning and success. Listen in to hear Jill break down the five foundational language skills all children need to develop, and her top tips for parents supporting their child's speech at home. Learn how imitation of gestures and sounds h...
2024-09-2634 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains83. From Teacher to Entrepreneur: How to Launch a Thriving Reading Coaching BizAs recent data shows that a staggering 67% of fourth graders in the United States have fallen behind in reading, Valerie and Amanda are on the front lines combating this crisis. Through the Elite Reading Coach Academy, they have gained the skills and tools to teach children to read using engaging, play-based methods that deliver real results. Hear how Valerie and Amanda took the leap and became Elite Reading Coaches, starting their own businesses. They share the challenges they've overcome along the way, as well as the immense pride and fulfillment they feel in seeing their s...
2024-09-1223 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains82. Conquer Parental Comparison Syndrome and Parent at Your Child's Pace with Dr. Joel WarshThis week, I sit down with integrative pediatrician Dr. Joel Warsh to discuss his balanced approach to raising resilient kids. While he shares eye-opening data on the state of children's health today, Dr. Warsh focuses on small, gradual changes busy parents can make to nourish their families—no extreme lifestyle overhaul required. Discover how reading labels, cooking one extra meal at home per week, and curating a more positive social media feed can have a profound ripple effect on your child's long-term wellness. Dr. Warsh walks you through simple micro-upgrades you can start implementing today to...
2024-08-2938 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains81. Stop Yelling and Start Connecting with Celia KiblerCelia Kibler is a parenting expert with over 45 years of experience. She's also a bestselling author, international speaker, and founder of the International Day of Calm. Her acclaimed 21 Days to Stop Yelling course is designed to guide you through a journey of self-reflection and practical skill-building to help you replace yelling with constructive and compassionate communication, and she's sharing her insights with us on this episode. If you're ready to stop yelling and start connecting with your kids on a deeper level, listen in. Celia shares her secret to getting kids to cooperate without resorting t...
2024-08-1547 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains80. Basic Financial Literacy for Kids with Anthony DelauneyAnthony Delauney has been a financial planner for two decades and calls himself the Financial Dadvisor for kids and families. He is the author of five children's books that focus on financial literacy, with a sixth releasing soon, and is a huge advocate for teaching children the financial know-how they need to make informed decisions now and in the future. Anthony shares his insights on the importance of kids understanding finances from an early age and how parents and educators can start them young. We're exploring why the lessons laid out in his books are a...
2024-08-0128 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains79. Experiential Learning: Reflect, Connect, and Grow with Bryn LottigBryn Lottig is an educator who uses the wilderness and adventure as a medium to teach children character development. Written for educators, parents, and leaders, her book, No Child Left Inside: Transforming the Next Generation Through Experiential Learning, explores how we can create an experiential learning cycle for kids where they can develop skills and safely explore personal strengths as well as limitations. Bryn walks us through the concept of the experiential learning cycle and how leading kids through immersive outdoor experiences amplifies their social, emotional, and communication skills. We're also exploring the importance of gi...
2024-07-1833 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains78. How Do You Want to Grow This Summer? With Kelsey SorensonWelcome to my first co-hosted podcast episode with my dear friend, Kelsey Sorenson. Kelsey is a former teacher, current homeschool mom to three kids, founder of Educate & Rejuvenate, and a certified life coach. She's also the host of the Educate & Rejuvenate Summer Conference: the virtual education event of the year that will have you ready to take on the next school year with joy and ease, and we're inviting you along. Kelsey and I are diving into what you can expect from the Educate & Rejuvenate Summer Conference 2024 happening in July, and how we're on a m...
2024-07-0428 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains77. The Power of Respect: Honoring Children as Individuals with RaffiMy guest this week is legendary children's musician and global troubadour, Raffi. In addition to his five-decade-long career as the most popular children's entertainer in the English-speaking world, Raffi has started a global movement called the Raffi Foundation for Child Honouring, where he shares his philosophy on valuing and respecting children. He's here to give us a brief introduction to his work. Raffi shares his insights on the importance of respectful love and his nine guiding principles of child honoring. We're discussing the beauty of treating our children with respect, how it grows our compassion i...
2024-06-2022 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains76. Everyone Is Creative: How Art Improves Our Kids' Brain Function with Karen DeLoachKaren DeLoach grew up directing plays on the playground with no idea that one day she'd make her own independent films and teach others how to do the same. As both a university instructor and a homeschool teacher, Karen has seen how art can impact both physical and mental health firsthand. She also shares some really powerful stories about how art has changed lives. Join us for a wonderful conversation about discovering new ways to get creative, finding our ability to express ourselves through art, and the science behind what art can do for our k...
2024-06-0644 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains75. Neurodivergence in Children: When a Disability Isn't Visible with Michelle SteinerMichelle Steiner is a writer, speaker, and photographer who writes about living with an invisible disability. She believes knowledge is what helps us all be more supportive of one another, and she's on the show this week to shed light on identifying invisible disabilities in children. Whether you know someone with a learning disability or are wondering what to look out for in your own children, this is going to be a super helpful conversation to keep coming back to. Michelle shares her experience of getting diagnosed as a child and why she feels empowered b...
2024-05-2325 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains74. IEPs and 504s: What You Need to Know with April RehrigApril Rehrig is a mom, school psychologist, and teacher whose collaborative approach combines special education advocacy with real-world strategies that work. She decided to take parents behind the scenes In the world of special education through online workshops and IEP coaching so they can make informed decisions for their children, and she's here today to walk us through the world of special education. April lifts the veil on IEPs and 504s so you can develop a solid action plan for your child. Learn how to identify when to seek out an IEP or 504 plan for y...
2024-05-0927 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains73. Understanding Sensory Processing with Claire HeffronClaire Heffron is a pediatric occupational therapist and the co-founder of The Inspired Treehouse where she helps parents and professionals conquer the common developmental roadblocks that come up for kids. Claire is on the podcast this week to help us understand the world of sensory processing. Listen as Claire explains the three lesser-known sensory systems and why understanding them matters. We're exploring sensory processing concerns, what certain aversions to sensory inputs can look like, and how having this understanding can build connections that lead to more cooperation. Get full show notes an...
2024-04-2527 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains72. Yoga and Mindfulness for Kids with Giselle ShardlowThere's so much in the practice of yoga that parents and teachers can use to help kids have amazing experiences. This week, I'm speaking to Giselle Shardlow, an elementary teacher, yoga instructor, and founder of Kids Yoga Stories, to introduce us to the world of yoga for children. Join us as Giselle walks us through the five C's of kids yoga, and why play and yoga work so well together. She's showing us how yoga empowers children of all ages to self-regulate and manage big emotions, and some of the biggest benefits that come from p...
2024-04-1132 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains71. How to Help Your Children Become Passionate Lifelong Learners with Neil RosenWhat does it take for kids to become passionate about learning? How can we as parents encourage this process at home? My guest this week, Neil Rosen, has a forthcoming book called Rediscovering the Village: Classic Strategies to Help Children Develop a Lifelong Love of Learning, and he's joining me to share some smart strategies for creating a learning-centered home environment. Join us this week to hear Neil's fascinating ideas on how to create a culture of kids who are passionate lifelong learners, the importance of developing strong family-school relationships, and how we can model th...
2024-03-2828 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains70. Preventing Abuse: How to Empower and Be Advocates for Our Children with Rachelle RutherfordWhat is the correct way to talk to young children about sexual abuse? How do we prevent our children from being abuse victims? And how can we create a comfortable, shame-free environment for our kids to approach us openly about their experiences? My guest this week is Rachelle Rutherford, the current Mrs World America and Mrs World America Fitness who is using her platform to defend the prevention of all forms of child abuse. As a survivor of child sexual abuse and a mother of a child who experienced abuse, she knows that terrible things ca...
2024-03-2133 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains69. The Parent's Role in Children's Emotional Regulation with Dr. Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Where do we begin when it comes to equipping our children with healthy emotional regulation skills? Like so many things, it begins with our ability to model the behavior ourselves. My guest on this episode, Dr. Cindy Hovington, is a mom of three, neuroscientist, and expert on children's emotional health, and she's here to walk us through our role as parents in creating an emotionally regulated home for our children. Listen in as Dr. Cindy walks us through the three-part model of parental socialization, how to embrace healthy conflict resolution within your household, and her t...
2024-03-1438 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains68. When Your Kids Are Having a Hard Time: Strategies for Filling Their Emotional Bucket with Jeanne-Marie PaynelWhat do you do when your kids are struggling with big emotions? This week, I'm exploring the topic of emotional regulation and I have the perfect guest to help me do it: Jeanne-Marie Paynel, conscious parenting expert and the host of The Art of Parenting Podcast. Join Jeanne-Marie and me as we discuss why connecting before correcting matters, the importance of modeling self-regulation for your kids, and Jeanne-Marie's favorite strategies for filling both your and your child's emotional buckets together. Get full show notes and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/68
2024-03-0736 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains67. From Angry to Empowered: How to Model Anger for Your KidsBuilding our emotional literacy as parents and teachers can have a big impact on our kids, but it's not always easy. This week, we're exploring the tricky emotion of anger, and I'm taking tips from Brené Brown's Altas of the Heart to help you understand how to talk to kids about their anger. Listen in to learn Brené's philosophy on anger and how we have the opportunity to transform it into something life-giving. You'll hear why anger isn't a "bad" emotion, how the energy of anger can fuel change, and how to empower the kid...
2024-02-2909 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains66. How to Support Your Child's Speech Development Recently, my nine-year-old started working on her speech at school, and seeing her progress made me reflect on the milestones we're looking for in our children at different ages. Which speech milestones should your child be reaching between ages two and five? And how can we tell if those milestones are being hit? I'm sharing my insights with you this week. Tune in to learn a general guideline for speech milestones in children between the ages of two and five, and my top tips for supporting your child in each growth phase. You'll also hear w...
2024-02-2224 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains65. Adapting Your Parenting to Your Child's Unique Personality with Kate MasonPersonality assessments and temperament indicators are popular tools in the business world, and they can be powerful tools in parenting, too! This week, I'm speaking with Kate Mason, "Australia's personality coach," who is sharing the benefits of deeply understanding our unique personalities and those of our children. Join us as Kate walks us through the four dichotomies of temperaments, what happens when we learn more about ourselves, and how feeling solid in who we are is the secret to confidently connecting with anyone in life. Get full show notes and more inf...
2024-02-1541 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains64. A Day in a Reggio Emilia-Inspired Classroom with Jayda RiveraJayda Rivera is a teacher at Bloom Learning Center in New York, where the approach is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. This philosophy views children as active participants in their learning journey. Jayda takes us through what a day of preschool looks like in a Reggio Emilia and nature-based classroom. Discover what happens in Jayda's classroom based on that approach, how she structures her day, and how learning activities are conducted. Learn how the individualized notes she takes influence what she teaches the next day, and how she manages to spend one-on-one time with t...
2024-02-0820 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains63. Raising Kids with an Unwavering Sense of SelfHuman behavior is motivated by the desire to belong, but the challenge is we first need to belong to ourselves before we can ever experience true belonging in a group. To foster belonging, we need to develop a strong and secure sense of self. In this episode, I'm walking you through what this looks like for your children. I unlock the 'why' behind fostering a sense of self in our kids and five key practices that you can implement into your daily life. I'm exploring what happens when our children develop an unwavering sense of se...
2024-02-0123 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains62. Serve and Return: 5 Steps in Building the Structure of Your Child's BrainIn this episode, I'm discussing articles from Harvard University's Center on the Developing Child, all about Brain Architecture and a key concept called Serve and Return. It explores how, the more sensitive and responsive we are to a child's 'serve,' the more we can provide a rich environment of 'returns,' and, as a result, build a sturdy foundation for healthy brain architecture. Discover how Serve and Return interactions shape brain architecture, 5 key elements that help increase and strengthen neural pathways in children's brains, and how you can add more of these brain-building tips i...
2024-01-2512 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains61. What Is Developmental Movement? With Sukey MolloySukey Molloy was a professional modern dancer in New York City before an injury led her down a different path. She embarked on a career as an award-winning children's music performer and recording artist, centering her work around movement and sensory play using the philosophy of Developmental Movement first coined by Garland O'Quinn. She's joining me to share her insights on engaging children in movement that supports developing brains. Discover what the framework of Developmental Movement entails, and Sukey's top tips for inviting movement that calls children into their own bodies. Hear how movement helps t...
2024-01-1833 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains60. Strategies for Greater Communication with Your Children with Kathy BowersDo we have the correct expectations when we ask our kids to do something? Are we expecting them to remember multiple things at once and to know the correct order? What are some strategies for timing communication, especially when there's already tension? And how can we allow our kids to take ownership of certain tasks? This week, I'm speaking to parenting coach Kathy Bowers on how we can improve our communication with our children. Kathy helps parents who are struggling with communication find solutions to improve their parenting skills and relationship with their children, and s...
2024-01-1128 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains59. Harnessing Emotions: The Secret to Achieving Your New Year's Goals with Bree NelsonBree Nelson is a life coach for moms and children who is on a mission to create emotionally intelligent kids. She empowers them to create a life they love, and she's here this week to offer a goal-setting practice that will transform the way you set goals for 2024. Hear Bree's top tips for setting and achieving your goals this year, and how these strategies can be applied to both you and your children. We're exploring the importance of measuring your goals and including checkpoints, how to use the CTFAR model to set your goals, and w...
2024-01-0429 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains58. Cultivating Secure Attachment with Sarah ConwayYou're hearing my conversation with child psychologist and parent coach, Sarah Conway. Sarah empowers parents to ditch punitive tactics and embrace brain-based strategies that nurture emotional intelligence. She's here to illuminate the power of doing emotional regulation work, and why it's never too late to start. Join us this week for a dose of hope and courage this Holiday season as Sarah shares her insights on all things emotional regulation. Learn how to build secure attachment with your children, how to avoid falling into dysregulation, and her top co-regulation strategies for supporting kids through big...
2023-12-2828 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains57. Celebrating the Planning Playtime CommunityAs we near the end of the year, I'm bringing together the Planning Playtime team to celebrate our amazing community. Steffani and Kara are joining me on this episode to dive into our favorite community stories that we've heard. They've both played a huge part in creating our programs and connecting with our members, and we're here to honor the work our listeners have done. Join us on this episode as Steffani, Kara and I come together for an end-of-year roundup to celebrate our Planning Playtime community! We're each sharing our favorite stories that have t...
2023-12-2125 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains56. How to Turn Anxiety into Calm This Holiday SeasonThe Holiday season tends to be a time of extreme stress and anxiety for most of us. There are long to-do lists, full calendars, visitors, and activities, so it's no surprise if you're starting to feel overwhelmed by it all. But did you know that anxiety is contagious and that you might be infecting your children with it? Learn how to cultivate the feeling of calm, and why it's just as infectious as anxiety. I'm sharing some of the unhelpful coping mechanisms we lean on to manage stress and anxiety, how to channel excitement when y...
2023-12-1416 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains55. 5 Ways to Get Kids Excited About GivingGiving is a topic that's top of mind for most of us as we head into the Holiday season, but it's also a powerful skill that transcends the festivities. We want our kids to be kind and generous people who have the desire to give throughout their lives, and I've discovered some interesting research about teaching our kids how to love the act of giving. Hear five steps for getting your children excited about giving. Learn how kids have a naturally strong propensity for generosity, the benefits of building a habit of giving, and tips f...
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How To Survive Until You're PublishedYou ARE a writer with Jenifer NielsonFor the FINAL episode of season one, Amy Bell and M Irene interview guest author Jennifer Nielson on a keynote speech she gave at Storymakers Writing Conference a few years ago which inspired her new book Once Upon a Climb! Jennifer gives amazing advice and inspiration.
2023-12-0421 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains54. Internal Family Systems Therapy for Kids with Bekkilyn TooneInternal Family Systems therapy suggests that we all have parts of us that aren't necessarily our identity. Whether it's sadness, anger, or anxiety, they aren't really us, but they all have jobs that they're doing and need to be heard. To walk us through Internal Family Systems therapy and the practice of personifying our parts, I'm speaking to Bekkilyn Toone this week, a licensed marriage and family therapist who currently works with children, teenagers, and their families. Bekkilyn is sharing what happens when you allow space for all your parts, how this practice separates what w...
2023-11-3028 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains53. Helping Kids Develop the Habit of GratitudeGratitude is a game-changing life skill that all of us can start and improve at any point in our lives. It is a beautiful gift you can give your children right now that will change the way they approach their lives forever, but it all starts with you modeling it for them first because kids learn from what we do more than what we say. Hear what happens when we teach our children the practice of gratitude, and why it's about so much more than just learning to say thank you. I'm sharing four steps t...
2023-11-2313 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains52. Teaching Your Child to Read: Homeschool EditionMy guest this week is Hillary Ruprecht, a long-time member of our Planning Playtime community. She's a mom of one who started homeschooling when her daughter was three and a half years old. Hillary felt inadequate and uncertain about her ability to teach her daughter how to read, and then she found Play to Read, and she's here to tell us about her journey. Hear Hillary's experience of using the Play to Read program with her daughter as a homeschooling mom. She's openly sharing some of the objections she initially had to using Play to Re...
2023-11-1635 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains51. Creative Ways to Get Kids Excited About Reading with Dr. Victoria WallerDr. Victoria Waller is a creative child educator, rockstar tutor, and author of Yes! Your Child Can: Creating Success for Children with Learning Differences. She's got some amazing insights on helping children with learning differences harness their strengths and build an identity as a reader, and she's sharing them with us today. Join us on this episode to hear Dr. Victoria Waller's expertise on getting children to love reading and the value of starting as early as possible. She's sharing the brilliance she's witnessed in children with learning differences throughout her career, and how you c...
2023-11-0931 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains50. Peaceful Parenting without Punishments or Rewards with Michelle KenneyThis week, I'm speaking to M.Ed Certified Parenting Coach, Michelle Kenney. Michelle is a mother of two girls and a former high school teacher and counselor who transitioned into a certified parenting instructor. After years of parenting using consequences, bribes, and gold stars, she completely reshaped the sacred relationship she shares with her daughters, and she credits connected parenting for it. Hear Michelle's insights on connected parenting and why difficult behaviors naturally fall into place when you focus on your relationship rather than on punishments and rewards. Learn why rewards don't exemplify unconditional love, h...
2023-11-0239 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains49. Autism in Children: The Importance of Early Intervention with Shannon UrquiolaShannon Urquiola is the founder of Not Your Average Autism Mom, a non-profit organization that equips families raising children on the Autism spectrum with resources, trainings, coaching, and a sense of community. She entered the special education advocacy space after her own son was diagnosed with Autism, and she's here to shed light on how to make this journey easier if you, too, are navigating parenting a special needs child. Discover some of the early signs of Autism in young children and why early intervention is critical. Shannon is walking us through the options of e...
2023-10-2634 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains48. Create a Culture of Learning in Your Home or ClassroomA culture of learning can be a very organic, natural, and beautiful thing to create, and it doesn't have to be hard. This week, I'm sharing what this culture can look like and how you can start creating one in your own kiddos' environment. Discover the different types of curiosity and how curiosity plays a role in your child's future success. I invite you to add a little bit of curiosity to your child's learning so you can inspire them to gain more knowledge, gain more curiosity, and continue that loop as they age. Get f...
2023-10-1917 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains47. How to Reverse Picky Eating with Katie KimballI'm bringing you a conversation with Katie Kimball, the creator of Kids Cook Real Food and a trusted authority and advocate for children's health. She is a former teacher, a two-time TEDx speaker, a writer, and a mother of four kids. Her Kids Cook Real Food course is recommended by the Wall Street Journal as the best online cooking class for kids, and she's full of amazing tips and insightful advice for parenting picky eaters. Discover how to tell if your kids are picky eaters. We're discussing why it seems like picky eaters are increasingly c...
2023-10-1235 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains46. The Power of the Play to Read Program with Angela MasonAngela Mason was a teacher who is now teaching her own kids to read at home. She has been a member of our Planning Playtime community for a number of years now, and she's here to share her experience of using the Play to Read program with her children and why she has found stacking play with the science of reading to be a magical combination. Hear how Angela is using the Play to Read program at home with her children, and how it helps kids want to read and love the learning process. She's s...
2023-10-0527 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains45. Connected Parenting: From Combat to Connection with Jennifer KolariMy guest this week is Jennifer Kolari, a clinical social worker, family therapist, board-certified hypnotherapist, and founder of Connected Parenting. She's also a highly sought-after speaker, author, and podcaster, and she's here to introduce us to her Connected Parenting methodology, and why it's the medicine you and your child need to go from combat to connection. Join us on this episode as Jennifer breaks down the science of language and the power of harnessing compassion, empathy and connection. You'll hear what mirroring means, the difference between punishments and consequences, the benefits of using the calm t...
2023-09-2852 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains44. 7 Self-Soothing Strategies for Kids and Adults with Jeana KinneJeana Kinne is a veteran preschool teacher and director who has been working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers for over 20 years. She's also a published author whose first book, Soothing Sammy, offers sensory strategies to teach kids how to calm down and is currently being implemented in schools and homes all over the world. Join us on this episode to learn 7 sensory strategies to help kids self-soothe. Hear how everyone, from infants to adults, can benefit from learning self-soothing techniques, how these strategies can be used either to stimulate or have a calming effect, and J...
2023-09-2129 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains43. Using Themes to Raise Smarter PreschoolersTeaching in themes is something we're very passionate about, and it's something we include in all of our curricula and Mommy & Me programs. Themes are inherently cute and fun for kids, but the value of teaching in themes runs much deeper than that, and I'll show you why. Listen in this week to discover three reasons why teaching in themes is extremely powerful. I'm sharing the science behind using themes in preschool, how you can use this concept whether you're a teacher or a parent, and why themes support the vital skills preschool kids need t...
2023-09-1422 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains42. Your Child's Mental Health: Why Humor Matters with Kelli CaldwellKelli Caldwell, also known as Kelli Welli, is an award-winning songwriter and performer for kids and the people who love them. Her songs celebrate and honor all the parts of raising healthy little kids. At a time where we're focused on trying to fix big issues in the world, Kelli believes there is tremendous value in including humor and silliness in her collection of songs, and she's here today to show us why. Join us on this episode as Kelli highlights how important humor is for your child's brain development and mental health. She's sharing h...
2023-09-0722 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains41. How to Get the Most Out of Your Pediatrician Visits with Dr. Beth CilentiDr. Beth Cilenti is a board-certified pediatrician and internist at NVA Family Practice who believes that a strong relationship between patients and their primary care physician is essential for good health. She provides care for people of all ages, especially families and kids, and she's offering her expertise on how, as an expert on your child, you can create a collaborative partnership with your pediatrician. Join us on this episode as Dr. Beth and I discuss how to get the most out of your pediatrician visits. Dr. Beth is shedding light on how to make s...
2023-08-3129 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains40. The Play to Read Program in Action with Beth LiebenbergThis week, I'm speaking to Beth Liebenberg who is a daycare provider in Canada. She understands how challenging it can be for working moms to get their children ready for kindergarten. Her mission is to make sure those kids aren't at a disadvantage by getting them ready for school, not only to catch up with other kids, but to be ahead of their class. To do that, she's been using our Play to Read program. Beth offers her insights on using the Play to Read program and how it's impacted the reading abilities of the c...
2023-08-2414 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains39. The Early Signs of Dyslexia with Aly YoungAly Young, the owner of The Learning Lab, a specialized tutoring center that focuses on academic remediation for kids with dyslexia and ADHD, is here today to clarify what dyslexia really is and how we, as parents and teachers, can support dyslexic learners. If you are a parent navigating the world of dyslexia, tune in this week. Aly offers her insights on the early signs of dyslexia, busts the common myths about what dyslexia really entails, and shares her top tips for empowering our kids by helping them realize that there are superpowers embedded in o...
2023-08-1722 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains38. Hacks for Learning More Words Faster (Part 3)I'm rounding out our mini-series on the science of reading this week by introducing you to the basics of language comprehension. I share one of the models of the science of reading called Scarborough's Rope, and what each strand of language comprehension entails. Hear how each strand plays a role in helping your child master reading, and my favorite strategies for making learning to read a whole lot of fun. Get full show notes and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/38
2023-08-1018 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains37. The Best Way to Teach Phonics (Part 2)Discover how the magic of play works so powerfully and beautifully with the science of reading. I'm diving into the three components of developing word recognition and my favorite exercises for building phonemic awareness. Make sure to come back next week for the third installment of this series where I'll introduce you to the final piece: language comprehension. Get full show notes and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/37
2023-08-0329 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains36. How to Help Your Child Become a Proficient Reader (Part 1)The latest research in neuroscience around reading shows us that, with the right strategies, 95% of neurotypical students can learn to read by the end of first grade. To support our children, we need to understand the science. Join me this week for the first in a three-part series on the science of reading. Hear what the science of reading entails, why you should care, what is happening in children's brains as they learn to read, and what we can do to help our children become confident and proficient readers. Get full sh...
2023-07-2717 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains35. How to Bring Calm to the Chaos with Dayna AbrahamDayna Abraham is a national board-certified educator, best-selling author, and parent to three neurodivergent children. She has helped desperate parents around the world find peace and meet their children where they're at when conventional parenting tools have failed them. Hear Dayna's framework for parents raising kids in the modern world. She's sharing the power of taking imperfect action, how to shift your language when your child is demonstrating challenging behaviors, and her top tips for beginning to cultivate trust and collaboration with your children. Get full show notes and more information her...
2023-07-2035 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains34. Coping Skills for Kids: Naming Emotions with Janine HalloranJanine Halloran is a licensed mental health counselor who has been working with children, adolescents, and their families for over 20 years. After seeing the value of learning healthy coping skills early in life, she created Coping Skills for Kids: a place where parents can get products and resources to help their kids cope with the daily challenges of life. Hear how to lead your child in expanding their emotional vocabulary and why this matters. Janine is sharing how it's not the emotion that matters but rather what you do with it, why it's worth striving fo...
2023-07-1329 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains33. Bilingualism: Why it Matters & How to Lead Your Children with Shannon KellyHave you always wanted to give your kids the gift of learning foreign languages? What's stopping you? For lots of parents, they wonder how it's even possible for them to teach a new language when they aren't experts or fluent enough in it. That's where my guest this week comes in. Shannon Kelly is an Australian mother of two and the founder of The Cultured Kid where she developed the Fast Track to Fluency™ Framework to help kids grow up loving learning new languages. Shannon shares her tips for leading your children even if you don...
2023-07-0630 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains32. 4 Types of Nurturing All Children Need with Deborah McNelisDeborah McNelis is an author, speaker, and creator of Neuro-Nurturing: a framework that ensures all children receive the necessary experiences to recognize their worth. She's a brain development specialist and the founder of Brain Insights, where she is dedicated to ensuring all babies are nurtured in ways that science shows are essential for supporting optimal brain development, health, learning, and mental wellness. Deborah shares her unique neuro-nurturing framework with us for healthy brain development. She's discussing the four types of nurturing all children need, and how we can meet those needs in a practical way t...
2023-06-2939 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains31. Creating a Family Culture You Love with Joe and Mell HasheyMy guests this week have developed an amazing system that allows their kids to have ownership within their family unit. Joe and Mell Hashey have been married for 16 years and have three boys. Joe was a teacher and coach turned entrepreneur in the fitness industry, and Mell is a social worker turned stay-at-home mom. They've used their experience to build the Strong Family Co. framework that any family can use to establish values and stress-free family leadership, and they're here to share their strategies with us. You'll learn how to set up a strong system o...
2023-06-2234 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains30. How to Get Your Children Reading Over the SummerWe talk a lot about reading and why it's so important to expose our children to it at an early age. But in a world where screens have become such a huge temptation for kids, how can we make it easier to get them off screens and into books instead? I share my top tips for making reading fun during the summer break. Hear the science behind reading and why it matters, three simple strategies for getting your children into reading this summer, and how these activities also offer the opportunity for you to connect m...
2023-06-1521 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains29. How Your Child's Character is Developed with Maria DismondySchools often emphasize teaching our kids hard skills like math and literacy, but how do we make sure our children are also picking up soft skills like character development and social-emotional skills that, according to my guest today, are what really matters at the end of the day? I'm speaking to Maria Dismondy, a former teacher, children's book author, and founder of the Cardinal Rule Press. With over a decade of experience as a teacher, she understands the value of using literature to teach challenging subjects. She's sharing why soft skills like character development are i...
2023-06-0820 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains28. Sign Language: Not Just for Hard-of-Hearing Children with Cynthia LongHave you ever considered adding sign language to your repertoire as a parent or teacher? I'm delighted to share my recent conversation with nationally-certified interpreter and founder of ASL Teaching Resources, Cynthia Long. Cynthia shares the many benefits of using sign language with children, and what happens to a child's brain development as they learn. Discover why sign language is so effective for emotional regulation, communication, and bonding, and Cynthia's top tips for implementing sign language with your children. Get full show notes and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/28
2023-06-0128 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains27. Using Mommy & Me Preschool: A Parent's ExperienceThis week, you're hearing about a little girl named Luna who did not enjoy learning from workbooks. Luna's mom Rachelle was trying to figure out how to help her get ready for preschool, but she wasn't quite sure what Luna was supposed to be learning. She was also having a hard time keeping Luna engaged and interested. That's when she found the Mommy & Me Preschool program, which changed everything for both of them. Rachelle shares how it helped her bring fun and play back to learning for her daughter, and how Luna is incorporating what sh...
2023-05-2514 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains26. What Your Child Needs at Different Developmental Stages with Alta SchwabWhat are the different phases of your child's brain development, and how does their current age of development relate to our hierarchy of needs as human beings? To answer these questions, I am speaking with Alta Schwab. Alta is a Neurosomatic Therapist who has been studying childhood brain development extensively since her high school days. Her own personal health journey and love for children led her to neurosomatic therapy, where she gained a deeper understanding of the brain and nervous system and their interconnectedness. She is here to share her expertise on the hierarchy of n...
2023-05-1818 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains25. Tantrums and Challenging Behaviors with Jill UrbaneDo you feel like you're at your wit's end when it comes to your child's challenging behaviors? Are your toddler or preschooler's tantrums, testing behaviors, and big emotions leaving you aggravated, frustrated and confused? I'm speaking to Jill Urbane, also known as The Mentor Mom. Jill is a licensed social worker and early childhood expert who has been working with toddler and preschool parents for nearly 25 years. Jill shares her expertise on what is going on with preschooler and toddler brains, and why they demonstrate testing and challenging behaviors. She's offering her advice for anyone w...
2023-05-1134 min
Ready, Set, CEO™ Podcast with Melissa FroehlichBuilding a Successful Business and CEO Mentality with Amy NielsonWhen you come up with an idea for a business, and even when you’re well into owning and running a business, imposter syndrome can hit hard. It can be easy to think that you’re not capable or that you have to try something completely different. But if you take a beat and follow your intuition, you’ll see that you don’t have to ditch your business or start all over with a new idea. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Amy Nielson about how she has grown her business making printables for teachers to...
2023-05-0837 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains24. Using Music to Teach Your Children Emotional Regulation with Laurie BerknerHow can we use music to teach children the vital skill of emotional regulation? How might music have the ability to facilitate common bonds with other humans and create empathy and connection in our kids? I'm speaking to Laurie Berkner who is one of the top preschool music artists in the world. She has over one billion streams, over 350 million views on YouTube, and an incredible list of top songs you might already be familiar with. Laurie offers her insights on the power music has in providing children the opportunity to express emotion that they m...
2023-05-0426 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains23. How to Help Your Child Process Negative ThoughtsNegativity is and will always be a part of our lives. We need to experience it, and it's a helpful teacher for what's good and bad. The challenge is not getting stuck in negative patterns and loops with the stories we tell ourselves every single day. Hear the four different story hooks that get us into negative thought patterns from Susan David's book, Emotional Agility. I show you why it's important to remember that our inner voice is often unreliable, how stories are created, and how you can begin helping your child notice and reevaluate t...
2023-04-2718 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains22. 5 Signs of a Spoiled Child and What You Can Do About ItHow can you tell if your child is a little bit spoiled? This is a question every parent asks themselves and becomes concerned about at some point. The good news is there are signs we can look for, and there are things we can do about it while having a lot of compassion for ourselves. Discover the five signs your child might be spoiled, and the opportunities available for you to work in the direction you want to go. I'm offering ways for you to start seeing places where there's room for improvement, and my f...
2023-04-2020 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains21. 3 Steps of Learning and MemoryHow does your child's memory work? Since learning is one of our kids' primary jobs, it's important that we actually understand what that process looks like. Fully understanding our child's memory can teach us a lot about how to teach our children and help them remember the things we want them to remember. In this episode, I share how memory works in your child's brain. I explain the three step process of learning and give some tips to help make your child's memory even better. Get full show notes and more in...
2023-04-1316 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains20. Building Your Child's Vocabulary and Language with Lenora EdwardsWhat should your child's language development look like at ages two, three, four, or five years old? How many words should a child in this age range be able to communicate? What can you do to help them develop their vocabulary and language in a fun and engaging way? To answer these questions, I sat down with AHSA board certified speech language pathologist Lenora Edwards. She is the Chief Knowledge Officer with Better Speech who works with individuals of all ages to become more effective communicators. Lenora offers her wisdom on how we ask our c...
2023-04-0629 min
Preschool All StarsRaising Healthy Kid Brains - with Amy NielsonIf you’re looking for quick easy ideas for solutions for helping your preschoolers with emotional regulation, anxiety, and other struggles they have, then listen in to today’s podcast interview. Amy Nielson is the CEO of Planning Playtime ,and she just launched new podcast called Raising Healthy Kid Brains, where she interviews pediatric psychologists, neuroscientists, therapists, etc about kid brains.Join her Play to Read Fun program here: https://playtoreadfun.com/Subscribe to her "Raising Healthy Kid Brains" podcast here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-healthy-kid-brains/id1658123746Pleas...
2023-03-3020 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains19. Creating a Safe Space for Emotions with Dr. Cindy Hovington, Ph.D.Are you worried about your child's emotional health? Do you wonder how you can help them develop their social and emotional skills? What is the best way to teach our children healthy emotional regulation? To discuss these questions, I sat down with Dr. Cindy Hovington, Ph.D., a mother of three and the founder and director of Curious Neuron: an online resource to help parents protect their children's emotional health through science-backed tips. She walks us through the four types of parenting styles, how we can become more emotionally intelligent, and why the end goal i...
2023-03-3038 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains18. Supporting Your Child's Development Through Music Therapy with Stephanie LeavellHave you ever wondered if there's a better way to navigate those high-stress points of your day? Whether it's getting ready for school, night-time routines, or leaving playdates, what if we could decrease our verbal commands and use music instead to decrease stress and anxiety? This week I speak to Stephanie Leavell, a mom, board certified music therapist, and founder of Music for Kiddos: an online education company that provides high-quality music that supports children's brain development. She's here to walk us through the power of substituting our verbal communication with music so we can t...
2023-03-2331 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains17. How Toys Impact Your Child's BrainToys have always been a way for children to learn about themselves and the world through play. What we're seeing now is that children have more toys than ever before, making it harder for children to choose ones that are going to stimulate their brains. If you're thinking about the quantity and types of toys you want to have in your play area that benefit your child the most, listen in. I'm touching on how toys have changed over the last century, and three specific categories of toys and how they can be used to d...
2023-03-1615 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains16. How to Handle Anxiety in Children with Jeanette Razo-GonzalezHave you ever wondered if your child is struggling with anxiety? I'm talking to Jeanette Razo-Gonzales, a registered Play Therapist, a licensed clinical social worker, certified EMDR Therapist, and a Foundational Theraplay Practitioner who has some amazing ideas and tips to share on the subject of anxiety in children. Jeanette and I are discussing the signs you can look out for that point toward anxiety in children, the different modalities of play therapy, how you can use those at home or in a classroom, and the science behind why play therapy is an incredibly useful t...
2023-03-0926 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains15. Your Child's Emotional Regulation with Sarah ConwayWhat do you do in those instances where your child is having a meltdown? Maybe your go-to strategy is to yell, shut down, or shame yourself into believing you just can't get it right. Do you want to learn how to support your child's emotional regulation, but find yourself at a loss for where to start? Sarah Conway walks us through all things emotional regulation. She's sharing what secure attachment means and how we can develop that bond with our child, her co-regulation strategies for cultivating self-regulation, and what to look out for as you practice helping...
2023-03-0230 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains14. Should You Let Your Child Quit?What do you do when your child decides they want to quit something? They were so excited to start soccer, dance, or piano lessons, but fast forward a few weeks and they just don't want to go anymore. You want to teach your kids resilience and grit, but you start questioning, "Is it okay to let them quit?" Join me on this episode as I share three questions you can use to check in with yourself when your kid decides they want to quit. You'll hear why pushing for something that isn't the right fit may be...
2023-02-2312 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains13. The Vital Foundation for Reading Comprehension with Natalie WexlerHow early is it appropriate for your child to start learning about history, social studies, and science, and how will starting this process affect their vocabulary and reading ability in their schooling? I'm sitting down with Natalie Wexler to discuss what's being taught in schools, the impact of core knowledge in early education, and why reading comprehension is about more than just reading at their grade level. Get full show notes and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/13 Help us unlock some fun surprises for you and your kiddo to celebrate the podcast la...
2023-02-1629 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains12. Having Tough Conversations with Your Kids with Elena Lister and Michael SchwartzmanWhat is the best way to talk to children about loss or grief or death? Whether it's the death of a family member or a pet, or loss like divorce or moving or losing friends, it can be a hard discussion to have. On this week's episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Elena Lister and Michael Schwartzman to talk about their book, Giving Hope, which will help you have some of these tough conversations. Get full show notes and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/12 Help us unlock some fun su...
2023-02-0936 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains11. Gross Motor Skill Development with Margaret RiceDo you feel like your kids are spending too much time on their screens? Does it seem like kids these days don't get nearly as much recess time as they used to? Are you worried about how that affects them? In today's episode, Margaret Rice provides a number of tips, tricks, and activities to help you incorporate movement into your child's day, get them off the screen, and help them understand how their body moves and co-exists with others. Get full show notes and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/11 Help us...
2023-02-0230 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains10. Bumps to the Head and Other Brain Health Stuff with Dr. Thomas TervortHas your child ever hit their head, leaving you concerned about how it might impact their brain? Have you ever wondered what exactly is going on inside their tiny little heads? Join Dr. Trevort and me for a great discussion on how to tell if your child's brain is injured, how the activities that help us heal also help us grow, and how to guide your children to eat foods that will support their brains. Get full show notes and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/10 Help us unlock some fun sur...
2023-01-2624 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains9. How To Use Less Negative Language With Your KidsDo you know what negative language is? Chances are, you probably use it with your child and may not even realize it. That's why this week on the podcast we're talking all about negative language and how it impacts our kiddos. Join me on the podcast today for a deeper dive into negative language, why it's ineffective, and how to notice if you're using it. I'll even share some examples of the type of language you should use instead! Get full show notes and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/9 Help us...
2023-01-1909 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains8. How Food Changes Your Brain with Charlie EvansDo you feel like sugar hijacks your child's brain? Do you want to learn about what you can do to keep big spikes in blood sugar from affecting their memory and their learning? On this week's episode, Charlie Evans and I talk about how blood sugar spikes impact the hippocampus, strategies around macronutrients, and tips for making sure your kiddos are listening to their body's needs when it comes to food. Get full show notes and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/8 Help us unlock some fun surprises for you and your...
2023-01-1217 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains7. Helping Your Child Understand Their Feelings with Bree NelsonWhat makes us feel sad or mad? Is it what happens to us, or is it something else? Most of us grew up thinking that it is the thing that happens to us that causes an emotional reaction, but this week's guest will change how you think about feelings—and how you feel them. Bree Nelson joins me for a great conversation about how to understand your feelings better, why you should try on thoughts like clothes, and the importance of taking emotional responsibility. Get full show notes and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/7
2023-01-0531 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains6. Understanding Attention, ADHD, and the Frontal Lobe with Dr. Alina FongWhat is the frontal lobe, and what role does it play in your child's brain? On this week's episode of the podcast, I look at how the slow development of the frontal lobe affects our children's ability to be able to reason, how it can lead them to have impulse behavior, and tips for healthy brain development in a fun and interesting conversation with Dr. Alina Fong. Get full show notes and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/6 Help us unlock some fun surprises for you and your kiddo to celebrate the podcast la...
2022-12-2930 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains5. 5 Strategies for Improving Your Child's Math Brain Through GamesWhat is the number one best strategy you can do with your three-to-eight-year-olds to help them excel at math? The answer will probably surprise you and delight your child. Join me on today's podcast to learn about "math brain," the role that games can play in math, and strategies for helping your kids get the most out of playing games with you. In this week's episode, I talk about how parents have been playing fewer games with their kids, how to change that, and why those games (board games & card games) can change how your kids understand...
2022-12-2215 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains4. Understanding Your Child's Attention SpanHave you ever been concerned about your child's attention span? Maybe you prepared an activity for your kiddo, spent hours getting it ready, or even bought them a new educational toy, only to have them stay with it for only 5 or 10 minutes? In this week's episode, I share about focused and diffused attention and why they're both so important, the general range for how long your child might have focused attention, and how movement can impact their attention span. Get full show notes and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/4 Help us...
2022-12-1513 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains3. The Neuroscience of Creativity with Dr. Julie FratantoniHow important is creativity for our children? What role does boredom play in increasing and encouraging creativity? Join me for an episode of the podcast all about daydreaming, what failure can do for your children, and why boredom is actually a good thing. Join me and my guest, Dr. Fratantoni, on the podcast this week as we cover everything from creating space for creativity and getting rid of self-limiting beliefs to Einstein and Nobel Prize winners. Dr. Fratantoni shares tips for promoting creativity, along with a ton of valuable brain science that you're definitely going to want...
2022-12-0824 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains2. Five Tips for Supporting Your Child's Big EmotionsDo you ever find yourself trying to fix your child's big emotions and make it all better? How should we respond instead, and what language can we use to help children develop the skills and confidence to regulate those big emotions? Join me today as I share five of my favorite tips for dealing with big emotions from children, including what language to use to model how you understand and acknowledge emotions and some things I've learned from other experts and their work. It can be tough to help your kids with their emotions, but it's so w...
2022-12-0814 minRaising Healthy Kid Brains1. How Questions Build Healthy Kid BrainsWelcome to Raising Healthy Kid Brains, the podcast for parents and teachers to learn all about kids' brains—how they work, how they learn, how they grow—and simple tips and tricks for raising the most resilient, kind, smart, compassionate kids we can. On this first episode of the podcast, we dive into the importance of questions and how both asking and answering them can make all the difference. Join me on the podcast this week for a look at asking great questions with your kids, how you can keep your kids curious in the age of Goog...
2022-12-0813 minRaising Healthy Kid BrainsStart Here: Introducing the Raising Healthy Kid Brains Podcast by the Creator of Planning PlaytimeHey, I'm Amy Nielson. I am the founder of Planning Playtime, where I help busy preschool moms and teachers bring more creativity and play to learning. My mission to make learning awesome, which actually started in a school hallway with a sweet little 5-year-old in tears, has now helped millions of kids worldwide. I want to ensure that NO child has to cry over learning to read or do math ever again but instead can find the joy and possibility in it and maybe even learn to LOVE it. Each week I'll be sharing things I've learned...
2022-12-0401 minPreschool All Stars(Planning Playtime) Back to the Basics in Preschool - with Amy NielsonIf you’re tired of spending your nights planning new lessons and your paycheck on materials your preschoolers don’t even play with, then join us today to go back to the basics and know with full peace of mind that your students are getting exactly what they need.My guest today is the amazing Amy Nielson, creator of Planning Playtime. Her mission is to make sure that NO child has to cry over learning ever again. She turns learning topics into games so kids are excited and look forward to school time.In this epis...
2021-04-2014 min
The Project EGG Show: Entrepreneurs Gathering for Growth | Conversations That Change The World#175 - Amy NielsonAmy Nielson: Founder of Planning Playtime - Learning Through Play
Amy Nielson is the CEO, founder and lead creator at Planning Playtime. She helps parents and teachers across the globe bring PLAY back into learning.
Her simple, FUN educational activities have reached hundreds of millions of people around the world, and her products are now in more than 100,000 classrooms and homes.
Watch the full episode here: https://projectegg.co/amy-nielson
About The Project EGG Show:
The Project EGG Show is a video talk show that introduces you to entrepreneurs from around the world. It is broadcast from studios in Metairie, L...
2019-06-2051 min
Let It Glow PodcastEpisode 17 - Forgiveness Will Set You Free with Jennifer Nielson and Amy VarneyIn this podcast episode, Jennifer and her guest, Amy Varney, discuss the power of forgiveness and how it will set you free. They share personal examples of where they are on their forgiveness journey with their uncle and how it has helped them find the light. Jennifer discusses three angles of forgiveness: forgiving others, yourself, and God. She gives practical steps to help walk you through the difficult process of forgiveness and debunks the misconceptions. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Martin Luther King Jr.
2019-03-1132 min
Let It Glow Podcast with Jennifer NielsonEpisode 17 - Forgiveness Will Set You Free with Jennifer Nielson and Amy VarneyIn this podcast episode, Jennifer and her guest, Amy Varney, discuss the power of forgiveness and how it will set you free. They share personal examples of where they are on their forgiveness journey with their uncle and how it has helped them find the light. Jennifer discusses three angles of forgiveness: forgiving others, yourself, and God. She gives practical steps to help walk you through the difficult process of forgiveness and debunks the misconceptions. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Martin Luther King Jr.
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2019-03-1132 min