Curiosity Forever

Debbie Reber, founder of TiLT Parenting, talks with Kevin & Lily about parenting differently-wired children, homeschooling in Amsterdam, and the need to change people’s thinking about learning differences.

To learn more about Debbie’s work, visit TiltParenting.com. Be sure to check out the TiLT Parenting podcast too!

The Curiosity Forever theme song is written & performed by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs of Bouquet.

 

Kevin & Lily talk with Kim Votruba-Matook, creator of The Artful Educator, about how parents can help kids see everyday moments as learning opportunities. Kim also discusses how using art can be a great conversation starter and how this discovery led to the creation of the Artful Alphabet.

To learn more about Kim’s work, visit TheArtfulEducator.com. Be sure to check out the beautiful artful alphabet that Kim has created!

The Curiosity Forever theme song is written & performed by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs of Bouquet.

 

Tatum Omari, Director of Curriculum at education.com, talks to Kevin & Lily about maker education. In this episode you’ll learn:

* How having kids learn through making helps kids develop resourcefulness and builds creative thinking skills

* Why making is way more than arts and crafts

* Why Tatum gave a class full of five-year-olds hammers (!)

* Ideas for fun projects to do at home

To learn more about what Tatum’s up to, visit education.com. If you’re interested in learning more about maker education, check out Agency by Design.

The Curiosity Forever theme song is written & performed by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs of Bouquet.

Lilly Steirer, chef & creator of Lilly’s Table meal planning service, talks to Kevin & Lily about encouraging kids to eat healthy. She gives tips for gardening, getting kids to enjoy eating vegetables and helps unpack what “healthy eating” really means.

To learn more about Lilly’s Table go to LillysTable.com. You can also find Lilly at her blog cheflilly.com and in her Facebook Group, Simple Loving Table.

The Curiosity Forever theme song is written & performed by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs of Bouquet.

 

Kevin & Lily talk with Kathleen Harper, author of The Well-Crafted Mom, about the importance of parents practicing self-care. Kathleen describes why parents should pursue their passions (even if they don’t think they have any time!) and how parents making time for creative pursuits can create happier families.

To learn more about Kathleen’s work go here.

Curiosity Forever theme song by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs of Bouquet. Listen to more of Bouquet’s music here!

Subscribe and listen to the podcast on iTunes.

Kevin & Lily talk with Kathleen Harper, author of The Well-Crafted Mom, about the importance of parents practicing self-care. Kathleen describes why parents should pursue their passions (even if they don’t think they have any time!) and how parents making time for creative pursuits can create happier families.

To learn more about Kathleen’s work go here.

Curiosity Forever theme song by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs of Bouquet. Listen to more of Bouquet’s music here!

Subscribe and listen to the podcast on iTunes.

Kevin and Lily are back with more from Laura Figueroa, a pediatric Occupational Therapist and Timbernook provider, talking about what’s so special about learning through the great outdoors. Laura talks about encouraging creative thinking through open-ended outdoor play and discusses why it’s important to avoid overscheduling childhood.

Learn about TimberNook’s creative outdoor programs here. To find out more about the outdoor OT groups Laura is forming, visit her website.

Curiosity Forever theme song by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs of Bouquet. Listen to more of Bouquet’s music here!

Subscribe and listen to the podcast on iTunes.

Kevin and Lily are back with more from Laura Figueroa, a pediatric Occupational Therapist and Timbernook provider, talking about what’s so special about learning through the great outdoors. Laura talks about encouraging creative thinking through open-ended outdoor play and discusses why it’s important to avoid overscheduling childhood.

Learn about TimberNook’s creative outdoor programs here. To find out more about the outdoor OT groups Laura is forming, visit her website.

Curiosity Forever theme song by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs of Bouquet. Listen to more of Bouquet’s music here!

Subscribe and listen to the podcast on iTunes.

Kevin & Lily talk with Laura Figueroa, a pediatric Occupational Therapist and TimberNook provider, about the importance of free play. In recent years the amount of time kids spend playing has gone down while the amount of sensory issues kids are having has dramatically increased (yes, they’re related). Laura shares why we should prioritize free play and stop micromanaging childhood. This is part one of a two-part podcast, so be sure to tune back in for more with Laura!

Learn about TimberNook’s creative outdoor programs go here. To find out more about the outdoor OT groups Laura is forming, visit her website.

Curiosity Forever theme song by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs of Bouquet. Listen to more of Bouquet’s music here!

Subscribe and listen to the podcast on iTunes.

Kevin & Lily talk with Laura Figueroa, a pediatric Occupational Therapist and TimberNook provider, about the importance of free play. In recent years the amount of time kids spend playing has gone down while the amount of sensory issues kids are having has dramatically increased (yes, they’re related). Laura shares why we should prioritize free play and stop micromanaging childhood. This is part one of a two-part podcast, so be sure to tune back in for more with Laura!

Learn about TimberNook’s creative outdoor programs go here. To find out more about the outdoor OT groups Laura is forming, visit her website.

Curiosity Forever theme song by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs of Bouquet. Listen to more of Bouquet’s music here!

Subscribe and listen to the podcast on iTunes.