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Episode 10 // The Power of Nature Play: Creating Sensory-Supportive Spaces with Jenna of N is for Nature Play
Hey Momma,
Do you feel stuck trying to support your child in an environment that seems to work against their needs?
Is your child overwhelmed by sensory input at school or in public spaces, and you’re not sure what to do?
Are you longing for more peace and connection but feel like your home or outdoor space just isn’t helping?
In this heartwarming and practical conversation, we are joined by Jenna Ponti Jachius, a landscape architect and founder of N is for Nature Play, to explore how the environment shapes nervous system health—especially for neurodivergent children.
Together, we’ll unpack the often-overlooked power of nature play and how even simple setups like a mud kitchen or a pot of herbs can restore regulation and connection.
This episode has inspiring and doable ideas for nature-based play, whether you live in a house with a yard or an apartment with a balcony. Jenna shares tangible ways to create safe, engaging, sensory-rich spaces that help children feel empowered and calm—while supporting the parent-child relationship in the process.
We’ll explore:
🌿 Why your child’s environment might be the missing piece in their regulation puzzle (and yours)
🌿 How to create simple sensory-rich spaces—even in an apartment or tiny backyard
🌿 The surprising power of dirt, seeds, and fresh air to restore your child’s sense of agency
🌿 One mindset shift that helps you move from burnout to a sense of possibility
This episode is a mix of real talk, regulation wisdom, and that loving nudge to meet your needs, too.
Find Jena at www.nisfornatureplay.com
Key Moments:
(00:00) Introduction + the overlooked role of the environment
(06:10) Nature play defined + what it looks like in real life
(14:45) Practical ideas for small spaces, balconies, or even indoor nooks
(21:00) How the environment either supports or stresses your child’s nervous system
(28:20) Micro-invitation: Go outside together—even just for a snack
Resources + Next Steps:
💡 Subscribe to Flip the Switch — our weekly love note with sensory tips, co-regulation strategies, and honest reflections to help you feel more anchored in your parenting. [Join here]
🌀 Start with The Clarity Lab — Your first step to understanding your child’s (and your own) nervous system blueprint. [Learn more]
🤍 Need deeper support? Let’s talk. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and want to explore if 1:1 support could help, [book a free clarity call]. No pressure—just presence.
Final Reminders:
✨ Tap “Follow” so you don’t miss a single episode
✨ If this resonated, leave a review—it helps more mamas find this safe corner of the internet
✨ Share this with a friend who needs to know she’s not alone in this work
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By Victoria Johnson | Neurodivergent Parenting CoachHey Momma,
Do you feel stuck trying to support your child in an environment that seems to work against their needs?
Is your child overwhelmed by sensory input at school or in public spaces, and you’re not sure what to do?
Are you longing for more peace and connection but feel like your home or outdoor space just isn’t helping?
In this heartwarming and practical conversation, we are joined by Jenna Ponti Jachius, a landscape architect and founder of N is for Nature Play, to explore how the environment shapes nervous system health—especially for neurodivergent children.
Together, we’ll unpack the often-overlooked power of nature play and how even simple setups like a mud kitchen or a pot of herbs can restore regulation and connection.
This episode has inspiring and doable ideas for nature-based play, whether you live in a house with a yard or an apartment with a balcony. Jenna shares tangible ways to create safe, engaging, sensory-rich spaces that help children feel empowered and calm—while supporting the parent-child relationship in the process.
We’ll explore:
🌿 Why your child’s environment might be the missing piece in their regulation puzzle (and yours)
🌿 How to create simple sensory-rich spaces—even in an apartment or tiny backyard
🌿 The surprising power of dirt, seeds, and fresh air to restore your child’s sense of agency
🌿 One mindset shift that helps you move from burnout to a sense of possibility
This episode is a mix of real talk, regulation wisdom, and that loving nudge to meet your needs, too.
Find Jena at www.nisfornatureplay.com
Key Moments:
(00:00) Introduction + the overlooked role of the environment
(06:10) Nature play defined + what it looks like in real life
(14:45) Practical ideas for small spaces, balconies, or even indoor nooks
(21:00) How the environment either supports or stresses your child’s nervous system
(28:20) Micro-invitation: Go outside together—even just for a snack
Resources + Next Steps:
💡 Subscribe to Flip the Switch — our weekly love note with sensory tips, co-regulation strategies, and honest reflections to help you feel more anchored in your parenting. [Join here]
🌀 Start with The Clarity Lab — Your first step to understanding your child’s (and your own) nervous system blueprint. [Learn more]
🤍 Need deeper support? Let’s talk. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and want to explore if 1:1 support could help, [book a free clarity call]. No pressure—just presence.
Final Reminders:
✨ Tap “Follow” so you don’t miss a single episode
✨ If this resonated, leave a review—it helps more mamas find this safe corner of the internet
✨ Share this with a friend who needs to know she’s not alone in this work