93. Positive ways to get to play activities bypassing the grumps
Nothing’s worse than a temper tantrum or discipline issues around a play activity. We all end up frustrated, cross and really unlikely to want to do the activity. Play activities can all too easily be derailed by high emotions.
Today I’m talking to Amy Speidel of Conscious discipline about approaches to use to move us through this season of Early childhood learning.
We are teaching and learning through conflict situations so we can be about the business of play.
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What we learn in this podcast::
- What is conscious discipline?
- about brain based research and how it impacts discipline
- about coaching our children on what to do in the three states
- Benefits of using the technique S.T.A.R to turn off the alarm system so we can problem solve.
- an alternative approach to just “Time Out” to solve a problem.
- What to do if they are watching a program and they don’t want to turn off the TV
- the truth about yelling, “Calm down”.
- Where to place our focus when disciplining.
- How saying don’t hit actually reinforces the hitting? and changing that!
- Tips for “Inside voice” and Whining
- Nine words that will limit whining!
- …”this behaviour needs more skill …it needs more experience”
- that children think in pictures and why your home should change because of it
- ways to curb our frustrations as parents during these high emotion times
- Gas or Fire technique
- …quick techniques and tips
- teaching the need for control and our feelings like anger.
Links::
Wiring the brain for success : TEDTalk
Conscious discipline.com
Books to share with our children about emotions: Shubert series
Loving Guidance videos on Youtube.
Butterfly garden :: Sun Hats and Wellie boots
What we do with our children makes a difference
Here’s What You Could Do Next…
Now that you listened to this episode of Raising Playful Tots, here’s what you could to do next:
- Education is meaningless without action. So, tell me what you learned from this episode, and how you plan to apply it to your family in the comment section.
- If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor and share it on Twitter or Facebook. Or better yet, send a personal email to one of your friends whom you’d think would love this.
- This part is important. I’m currently have only a few reviews on iTunes, and I need to get to 10 reviews. If you have a few seconds, can you please go to iTunes and leave me an honest review (after subscribing).
Thank you for listening and being a playmate!
ONE Mums #Letsthrive Twitter party
Today you can make a difference by joining a grassroots organisation called ONE. You’ve probably heard of them on the TV and radio. Here’s a little introductory post about why I believe this is something we should be part of with our children. Part of Raising a Playful Tot is about sharing and showing our passions; leading by example and walking the walk of our values. After all, children learn what we do not what we say.
Getting involved is easier than you think. We can’t help everyone. We can’t give to everyone.
Infact ONE isn’t asking for our money at all but our voice.
Today is the start of a new initiative: Thrive.
Here’s what you can do
Join the ONE Mums today with ONE.org
Let’s see what we can do together as one voice. See you at the Twitter Party.
ONE Mum
Today I’ve written a personal post about an organisation that doesn’t ask for our money just our voice. Pop on over to The voice of #ONEMums to find out more and come back here tomorrow to hear about the Tuesday Twitter Party.
Meet the ONE Mums
Jennifer from BritMums :: @jhowze
Michelle from Mummy from the heart :: @michelletwinmum
Alex from Doing It All For Aleyna :: @allforaleyna
Melitsa from Raising Playful Tots + Play Activities :: @playactivities
Kate from Kate on Thin Ice :: @kateonthinice
Michelle from The American Resident :: @Michelloui
Laura from Chez Mummy :: @Chez_Mummy
Read more from the ONE Mums:
We don’t want your money, we want your voice
Launching the UK’s ONE Mum blogger programme
92. How to Know if Montessori Education is Right For Your Family
Take a peak into Montessori.
Barbara Issacs, Academic Director of Montessori centre international, ( MCI) She’s also the author of Bringing the Montessori Approach to your Early Years Practice and Understanding the Montessori Approach: Early Years Education in Practice. She’s been a proprietor of a Montessori Nursery, trainer of Montessori teachers as well as Senior Accreditation officer for the Montessori Accreditation and Evaluation Board talks to us today about Montessori education
LEARNING TOGETHER – WHAT MONTESSORI CAN OFFER YOUR FAMILY :: Find out more about Montessori
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What we learn in this podcast::
- Recognising Montessori education
- Who would benefit from montessori educational philosophy
- Montessori after the Early Years
- Basic montessori resources for play
- Learn what we would see in a Montessori Early childhood classroom
- What makes a good montessori school
- Starter Montessori activities at home
Links::
Emma of Mummymummymummymum.com: Guess who duplo game :: Voicemail from Angeliquefelix.com
Here’s What You Could Do Next…
Now that you listened to this episode of Raising Playful Tots, here’s what you could to do next:
- Education is meaningless without action. So, tell me what you learned from this episode, and how you plan to apply it to your family in the comment section.
- If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor and share it on Twitter or Facebook. Or better yet, send a personal email to one of your friends whom you’d think would love this.
- This part is important. I’m currently have only a few reviews on iTunes, and I need to get to 10 reviews. If you have a few seconds, can you please go to iTunes and leave me an honest review (after subscribing).
Thank you for listening and being a playmate!
91 Getting to grips with baby and toddler play activities
Rainy Day Mum started in 2011 as a way to share the ideas that I had for a rainy day with J my then 20 month old as everything I found on the internet didn’t work for us, was either too simple or way too advanced for him. It’s developed over the last 9 months and now aims to make everyday fun for Babies and Toddlers with crafts, activities, play ideas, learning experiences, exploring the outdoors and books for children as well. As my children grow so do the range of activities and ideas that I share.- Cerys of Rainy Day Mum :: Twitter :: Facebook :: Pinterest
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Show notes::
We learn:
- about the best places to start play activities
- about good free play activities and examples
- about experimental play and sensorial activities
- about process art
- Planning for play at home
- ways to construct Imaginative and creative environments
- top tips for keeping the kids busy when we’re out and about.
- Activities to do when you have a new baby and a toddler.
- A day in the life of baby and toddler play.
- How to get things done with a schedule
- How Cerys became Rainy day mum?
Here’s What You Could Do Next…
Now that you listened to this episode of Raising Playful Tots, here’s what you could to do next:
- Education is meaningless without action. So, tell me what you learned from this episode, and how you plan to apply it to your family in the comment section.
- If you enjoyed this episode, do me a favor and share it on Twitter or Facebook. Or better yet, send a personal email to one of your friends whom you’d think would love this.
- This part is important. I’m currently have only a few reviews on iTunes, and I need to get to 10 reviews. If you have a few seconds, can you please go to iTunes and leave me an honest review (after subscribing).
Thank you for listening and being a playmate!
