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The Awakened Midwife PodcastAware Parenting with Steph FleetonThis special episode is an interview with Steph, the creator and founder of Spirited Hearts® which is a multi-service community supporting children, families and educators. She is a Parenting Support Counsellor, Aware Parenting Instructor and Early Childhood Educator.
Steph has spent the better part of two decades, dedicated to child development, trauma and providing support to children, their families and early childhood educators.
She created her Natural Learning & Healing Haven (registered Family Day Care) alongside her husband, Lukas to provide the strongest emotionally supportive environment in the industry, which is trauma-informed, and where children have the space and freedom to b...
2023-06-181h 05
Spirited Hearts the podcast39. Reflecting On 10 Years as a ParentSend us a textAfter having a few months away from the podcast, I'm excited to be back with all new episodes. This week, as I celebrate my eldest son's 10th birthday, I reflect back on the last decade as a parent. You'll also be treated with my husband, Lukas' reflections on being a parent including his challenges and triumphs.I share and discuss:- the beginnings of my parenting journey- how Aware Parenting influenced me personally and professionally- stresses and traumas- a brief recount on my first birth
2023-05-0548 min
The Aware Parenting PodcastEpisode 134: Supporting sleep in daycare settings with Steph FleetonIn this episode, I talk with Steph Fleeton, Aware Parenting instructor and early childhood educator, owner of Spirited Hearts Natural Learning Day Care with her husband Lucas.
She shares about her own experience of practicing Aware Parenting with her children, and the ins and outs of sleep with different children who have different life experiences, including how their sleeping arrangement evolved as her children got older.
She talks in depth about her own experiences in her Natural Learning Haven daycare, supporting children to sleep with an Aware Parenting approach, through deep connection, understanding their cues, play and listening to their...
2023-04-2148 min
Spirited Hearts the podcast31. The Next Evolution of Spirited HeartsSend us a textIn this solo episode I discuss all what happened at the end of last year for Spirited Hearts™: the new logo, refreshed website and new content.I also share all the intentions I have for this year, including:- our continuation of the Natural Learning Haven, where we will be welcoming back my husband, Lukas (we both started our first Family Day Care in 2015 in Canberra together)- more support and resources for parents, including 1:1 sessions, online courses and workshops - including the upcoming for LIVE round of Month of Se...
2023-01-1520 min
Raising WildlingsReframing BIG Emotions with Aware Parenting with Steph FleetonSend us a textThere are so many women out there who are taking the lesser worn path that combines purpose, the needs of our families and the needs of our community through the creation of a heart centered business, and today I am joined by Steph Fleeton, founder of Spirited Hearts, who is one such change maker.👉 Steph sharesHer journey that took her to this place in lifeAbout Aware ParentingA surprising way that our body detoxes stress hormonesThe importance of letting children work through big emotionsThere are no “bad” emotionsWhat inspired...
2022-10-3143 min
Spirited Hearts the podcast23. Co-Parenting with Awareness & Play with Abbey StanbrookSend us a textIn this week’s episode I chat with Somatic Wellness Coach, Aware Parenting Coach and Mum of 2, Abbey Stanbrook.Abbey shares her journey, and experience co-parenting her two children. Including dealing with the separation from her children, as a mother, during shared custody; supporting herself through coparenting and how to support your children.We also discuss somatic experiencing and somatic wellness; nervous system regulation and why being calm all the time is not good for us; and play to counteract feelings of powerlessness.Plus so much more.Wh...
2022-10-1652 min
Spirited Hearts the podcast18. Choosing Homeschooling or Schooling for Your ChildSend us a textIn this week’s episode I go solo for the first time since episode 1 and share my journey of homeschooling and sending my own child to school.I discuss when and how I decided to homeschool my children, some traumatic incidences we have experienced when sending my eldest child to school and the approach we use for homeschooling.I chat about how my eldest son has started back at school, after over 2 years of homeschooling, and how my youngest son is still homeschooled.I also share how we chose my eld...
2022-09-1148 min
Spirited Hearts the podcast15. Healing from Trauma & Stress When Your Child Has a Medical Condition with Steph Fleeton & Marion RoseSend us a textThis week’s episode is a little different because I am the interviewee, and I have asked Marion Rose to be the interviewer.Why? Because a few years ago, Marion invited me on her podcast to discuss how Aware Parenting can help children heal from the stress and trauma associated with medical conditions and medical procedures. At the time I was 2 years in with my youngest son’s severe, rare and life threatening medical condition.This episode is a continuation of that journey, and the process and healing my youngest son and...
2022-08-1449 min
Aware Parenting Stories with Joss GouldenEpisode 6: Aware Parenting in Day Care and Supporting Children with Special Needs with Steph FleetonIn this episode of the podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing Steph Fleeton. Steph is an Aware Parenting Instructor and mum to 2 boys. She is the founder of Spirited Hearts Natural Learning Haven, a family day care that is built on the foundations of Aware Parenting principles and is a home away from home. It is a safe, nurturing, joyful space where each child is accepted for the beautiful, unique individual that they are.
We talk about the challenges of learning to hold space to listen to big feelings and to use Attachment Play in parenting. Steph describes how...
2022-07-1453 min
Spirited Hearts the podcast9. Bringing Needed Change to the Early Years So Children Can Truly Thrive with Tash TrevetonSend us a textIn this episode I am delighted to introduce the incredible Tash Treveton. We have a deeply powerful and moving conversation about early childhood education and care, and what we need to do as Parents and Educators to create positive change for children.We discuss the current early childhood education system, the flaws that are detrimental to the overall wellbeing of children, as well as ways we can move forward so that children can truly thrive.Whether you are an Early Childhood Educator, Teacher or Parent, there is so much...
2022-07-111h 03
Mind Body Parenting Podcast with Shelley ClarkeAware Parenting in the Childcare setting with Steph FleetonIn this episode Shelley Clarke chats with Founder/Director of Spirited Hearts, Steph Fleeton. Steph is a Holistic Childhood Mentor, Certified Aware Parenting Instructor, Parenting Support Counsellor, Mama Circle Facilitator and Homeschooling parent who follows a natural learning approach. Listen as Steph takes us through her journey of majoring in psychology to building a haven for children to learn, grow and play whilst feeling fully supported, safe and protected.In this episode you'll learn about:- why Steph believes children need to be protected from labels instead of being boxed into categories - how to...
2022-07-041h 02
Spirited Hearts the podcast1. The Story of Spirited Hearts and Its EvolutionSend us a textIn this very first episode, I share the story, well part of the story of Spirited Hearts and how it has evolved over the last 8 years.I briefly discuss my own parenting journey, pregnancies and births, and how they have impacted Spirited Hearts. This episode gives you, dear listener, a brief background of who I am, what I do and my why.From here we delve into beautiful, rich and deep conversations with the most amazing and inspiring guests, and occasionally I will continue to share parts of my story in...
2022-06-1218 min
The Aware Parenting PodcastEpisode 96: Each child is uniqueIn this episode, we talk with a guest, Steph Fleeton, who is an Aware Parenting Instructor.
We asked Steph to join us after receiving messages recently asking about practicing Aware Parenting when a child has a diagnosis such as ADHD or Autism.
Steph has a long background in early childhood education and daycare and also has two sons, the eldest of whom has a diagnosis of ADHD and Generalised Anxiety Disorder.
In the podcast, Steph shared about her experience of practicing Aware Parenting with her son as well as with the children that come into her care. We felt so...
2022-05-0557 min
Parenting with PLAY!How to Choose the Best Daycare & Help your Child with Separation Anxiety - with Steph FleetonSending your child to daycare is a big time for both of you. So what do you need to look for in a centre and how do you help your child adjust to being away from you?In this episode I interview Steph Fleeton, an Early Childhood Educator, Aware Parenting Instructor who runs a Family Day Care, to give you these answers.About StephSteph Fleeton is an Aware Parenting Instructor, Parenting Support Counsellor and Early Childhood Educator. She runs her own Family Day Care, with a strong focus on Aware Parenting, nature play and child-directed...
2021-07-1438 min
The Psychospiritual PodcastAware Parenting and Homeschooling Conversation 4: with Steph Fleeton, Aware Parenting InstructorIn this podcast, I talk with with Steph Fleeton, in this fourth in the Aware Parenting and Homeschooling series.
Steph is the mother of a 4-year-old and an 8-year-old and is an Aware Parenting Instructor. She also runs a family daycare with her husband, based on Aware Parenting principles.
Steph talked about her journey of Aware Parenting and homeschooling, both of which she came to before giving birth to her first son. She also shared about what happened when her older son went to school for a while and the effect of High Sensitivity in children and adults on learning...
2021-04-0453 min
The Psychospiritual PodcastAware Parenting Conversation with Steph Fleeton: "AwP with a child with a medical condition."In this conversation, Steph shares about all the ways she incorporates Aware Parenting in supporting her child, who has a medical condition. She shares the specific things she does to prepare him for medical procedures, as well as what she does during the procedures, and how she helps him heal from the experiences afterwards.
Steph also shares how her work as a Family Daycare provider inspired her to her present business venture of mothers’ circles.
You can find out more about Steph’s work at:
www.mamassacredcircle.com
www.facebook.com/mamassacredcircle
www.instagram.com/mamassacredcircle
2020-02-2931 min