Play Squad Podcast

‘Bucket filling’ is VERY applicable to families, once you know what it is and how to use it! ‘Bucket filling’ is about finding out what your kids actually NEED.  What they really need is not what you may think. One of the mantras on repeat in my programs is that it isn’t about DOing...it’s about how we’re BEing that makes a bigger impact. And  that's precisely what bucket filling is all about.  The good news? Bucket filling is FREE and you don’t have to create a fancy pinterest board to figure out how to do it.  Everything you need is right here! So what's this conversation REALLY about?   The secret sauce to getting your kids to play independently (HINT: this DOES NOT come from a pretty Pinterest Board) What kids *really* need What (on earth) 'bucket filling time' is and why it's so important How important you are to your child      

In this episode, we look at how we can let go of all our expectations of what play ‘should’ look like and embrace the messy, joyful and fun play that builds our kiddos brains. So what’s this conversation REALLY about? Why play needs to be part of every family's life (NOT in a 'to do' way) What PLAY is - and what it's NOT - and how it looks in action.  (HINT: this doesn't come from a pretty Pinterest board or Instagram account) Why process vs product is so essential to our kiddos  How teaching children who don’t speak the same language taught me something surprising about play  There is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach to play Pretty gets in the way of play.   Often, the prettier an idea is or the more structured it is or the more outcomes based it is, the less beneficial it is for our young children and the less able they can explore and learn Play isn’t perfect - kids will get angry and frustrated - this is okay and totally normal  If you want to truly understand WHAT play is and how you can foste

Join me on a journey that starts from the inside-out in our Playful Connection Podcast. So what’s this conversation REALLY about? Introduction to Playful Families  A little about why I do what I do How Playful Families can help you find the joy and connection that exists in those messy, day to day moments