Joining me on the podcast is Hannah from @childhood.rising for a chat about all things play, building connection with our little ones and....how to make play fun eeeeeven when we don't feel like playing with our kids.
Hannah is a certified Aware Parenting Instructor, Play Therapist, and Mother of two. She is also the passionate owner of Childhood Rising, a platform that offers invaluable online and in-person support to parents and professionals working with children aged 0-8 years. With a deep understanding of trauma-informed approaches and a commitment to enhancing the childhood experience, Hannah founded Childhood Rising to address the pressing need for guidance in supporting children. Her work centres around fostering safe and connected relationships, implementing non-punitive discipline, harnessing the therapeutic value of play, and facilitating children's healing from stress and trauma. Through Childhood Rising, Hannah provides a range of resources, including engaging online workshops, transformative courses, and personalised consultations. Moreover, she offers tailored training for professionals and delivers impactful presentations, empowering adults to embrace the power of play in their interactions with children.
We chat about:
The benefits of play for children's social and emotional well-being [00:02:00]
The therapeutic power of play and its role in fostering connection and attachment [00:03:45]
The role of play in bedtime routines and regulating emotions [00:06:48]
Exploring why play is hard for parents [00:11:21]
Finding joy in being with your child [00:15:59]
Child-centered playtime [00:19:18]
Attachment Play [00:20:47]
Contingency Play [00:21:41]
Benefits of Independent Play [00:25:19]
The benefits of play for children's social and emotional well-being [00:30:42]
Resources:
Grab Hannah's free download - A New Way To Guide Anger + Aggression
Follow Childhood Rising on instagram
Follow Let's Sleep on Instagram @lets__sleep
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**Jazz Kostov is a Family Sleep and Wellness Coach and Founder of Let's Sleep. She has a 10 year background as a Midwife, Nurse and MCHN and has supported 1000's of families to sleep well. Jazz gets such a thrill seeing parents confidence grow so they can have off-routine days, take trips and see parents fit in the things they love to do while navigating their baby’s sleep needs. That is what life is all about. Jazz is the Host of The Let's Sleep Podcast and Co-Host of Beyond Biz Podcast. She has been featured by Mamamia in their Baby Sleep audio series.**