"Playfulness is a huge indicator of  our emotional health."

Dr. Gordon Neufeld

Episode 62

Want to read more about play?

Dr. Stuart Brown and Dr. Gordon Neufeld  both have great books and talks on YouTube.

Write this on a post it—Saying yes to play daily is living rest.

Self-Care:  Make a list of 10 play ideas for YOU that take less than 5 minutes.

Play Idea: Practice saying the word “Bubbles” in an ANGRY voice.  Try it. I promise it is harder than it sounds.  If lots of laughter happens, consider making a laughter jar memo and voice record it. 

Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.

Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  join our community!

Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

"Playfulness is a huge indicator of  our emotional health."

Dr. Gordon Neufeld

Episode 62

Want to read more about play?

Dr. Stuart Brown and Dr. Gordon Neufeld  both have great books and talks on YouTube.

Write this on a post it—Saying yes to play daily is living rest.

Self-Care:  Make a list of 10 play ideas for YOU that take less than 5 minutes.

Play Idea: Practice saying the word “Bubbles” in an ANGRY voice.  Try it. I promise it is harder than it sounds.  If lots of laughter happens, consider making a laughter jar memo and voice record it. 

Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.

Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  join our community!

Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.

Find more affirmations with episode 26.

If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/

[email protected]

Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.

Find more affirmations with episode 26.

If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/

[email protected]

My “Dead” Tree Mystery & Parenting

Episode 60

Learn about my panic when I notice a lot of trees in my neighborhood seem to be dying and NO ONE ELSE CARES.

Remember— “Growth is the only evidence of life.” St John Henry Newman

Christy’s Two Tips:

• Give more time, you need to know if this is just a season /phase or something more. A lot of things work out with more time to grow.
• Embrace curiosity, don’t judge, but be a scientist. Ask questions, day dream, observe, read, watch youtube.

The tree I was scared about is the Bald Cypress, here’s a few Youtube videos about it.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-K9DbMfIdc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaOkVzN7Epw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7l7Yb3cQUY

Self-Care:  Slip off your socks and shoes,  ground yourself and imagine you have roots.  Breathe in deeply and close your eyes.  Feel the support from the ground, feel the support from those that love you,  feel the support from your heart.

Play Idea: Art!  Paint a family tree together. One canvas or posterboard shared by all members of the family  

Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.

Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  join our community!

Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

My “Dead” Tree Mystery & Parenting

Episode 60

Learn about my panic when I notice a lot of trees in my neighborhood seem to be dying and NO ONE ELSE CARES.

Remember— “Growth is the only evidence of life.” St John Henry Newman

Christy’s Two Tips:

• Give more time, you need to know if this is just a season /phase or something more. A lot of things work out with more time to grow.
• Embrace curiosity, don’t judge, but be a scientist. Ask questions, day dream, observe, read, watch youtube.

The tree I was scared about is the Bald Cypress, here’s a few Youtube videos about it.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-K9DbMfIdc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaOkVzN7Epw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7l7Yb3cQUY

Self-Care:  Slip off your socks and shoes,  ground yourself and imagine you have roots.  Breathe in deeply and close your eyes.  Feel the support from the ground, feel the support from those that love you,  feel the support from your heart.

Play Idea: Art!  Paint a family tree together. One canvas or posterboard shared by all members of the family  

Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.

Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  join our community!

Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

Emotional Bank Accounts

Episode 59

Use a post it note to track your positive and negative interactions during the day with one child.  Your goal is to have 5-8  times more positive than negative at bedtime.  It’s a work in process though and  be gentle with yourself as you get more comfortable saying positive things.

Self-Care:  Toss the junk under your bathroom sink, in the shower and old makeup.

Play Idea: Sardines! https://boyscouttrail.com/content/game/sardine_tag-931.asp

Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.

Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  join our community!

Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

Emotional Bank Accounts

Episode 59

Use a post it note to track your positive and negative interactions during the day with one child.  Your goal is to have 5-8  times more positive than negative at bedtime.  It’s a work in process though and  be gentle with yourself as you get more comfortable saying positive things.

Self-Care:  Toss the junk under your bathroom sink, in the shower and old makeup.

Play Idea: Sardines! https://boyscouttrail.com/content/game/sardine_tag-931.asp

Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.

Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  join our community!

Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

Make FUN Your Compass for 2020

Episode 58

Use FUN as your compass for 2020.  Let it guide you back to the fully alive and connected moments where your family holds your attention in an enjoyable and cheerful way.  Lean into laughter.

I hope you reconsider your goals after this episode.

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/fun

Self-Care:  Prepare! Make a sick day basket with your favorite tea, fuzzy socks and cough drops.  Your future you will thank you.

Play Idea: Make a Snowball and Spoon Relay Race through your house.  Vary it based on the ages of your kids; the older the kids the more obstacles and challenges.  Extreme level is doing it while wearing mittens!  Don’t have snow? Try using a Styrofoam ball or ice.

Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.

Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  join our community!

Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

Make FUN Your Compass for 2020

Episode 58

Use FUN as your compass for 2020.  Let it guide you back to the fully alive and connected moments where your family holds your attention in an enjoyable and cheerful way.  Lean into laughter.

I hope you reconsider your goals after this episode.

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/fun

Self-Care:  Prepare! Make a sick day basket with your favorite tea, fuzzy socks and cough drops.  Your future you will thank you.

Play Idea: Make a Snowball and Spoon Relay Race through your house.  Vary it based on the ages of your kids; the older the kids the more obstacles and challenges.  Extreme level is doing it while wearing mittens!  Don’t have snow? Try using a Styrofoam ball or ice.

Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.

Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  join our community!

Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms