Let's Talk Joy

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. In this episode, Erin talks about how the time for Joy is Now Not Later because projecting into the future actually closes us off to the moment we are actually experiencing.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. In this episode, Erin introduces the theme, Joy is Now, by exploring how letting go of our past and the stories that trap our energy can help us more fully enjoy the life we are living right now.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. In this episode, Erin aims to inspire you to dive into the joy of summer through a child's eyes.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. In this episode, Erin discusses how adults can empower children to safely enjoy how Joy is Freedom in honor of Samantha's birthday.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. In this episode, Erin discusses how adults can empower children to safely enjoy how Joy is Freedom in honor of Samantha's birthday.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. In this episode, Erin shares her thoughts about the month's theme, Joy is Freedom, in relation to the 17th Anniversary of her daughter's abduction.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. This episode goes deeper into the notion of personal freedom and its universal oppressor, fear. We can be brave and sit with the truth and depth of our freedom to make the most of our short lives.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. This episode is about appreciating our freedom. Erin shares about how her mother was an example of the courage it takes to exercise our freedom to explore the depth of our human experience.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. Episodes explore joy from different perspectives including personal growth, as a parent or caregiver, an educator or teacher, and how the theme and tips may be shared with children or teens. In this episode, Erin discusses how joy is community within our broader society when people empathize with others and utilize empowering behaviors that cultivate and protect joy.

Erin Runnion, Founder of The Joyful Child Foundation - In Memory of Samantha Runnion, discusses lessons learned about cultivating and protecting joy since her 5-year-old daughter's abduction and murder in 2002. In this episode, Erin discusses how joy is community for children when we set an example by establishing boundaries with caregivers while also empowering children to tell a Safe Adult if they are every uncomfortable or afraid.