The Playful Nest

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  • 14. Discipline Part 2: Setting Limits

    In this episode, Cristi shares a step by step method of setting limits with our children that empowers them to make their own choices and take personal responsibility.

    Full Show notes and abbreviated transcript can be found here: https://theplayfulnest.com/episode14/

    More links from this episode:

    Dr. Garry Landreth

    Center of Play Therapy

    Music: http://www.pleasantpicturesmusic.com/

    25 min
  • 13. Discipline Part 1: Compassion vs. Control

    In this episode, Cristi shares the missing ingredient that parents often forget about when it comes to discipline.

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    Online baking class: Kinship Table

    Yin and Yang Symbolism

    Brene Brown Empathy video

    The Playful Nest

    Instagram

    Email me! [email protected]

    26 min
  • 12. Holding Space for our Children's Big Feelings

    In this episode, Cristi shares what it means to "hold space" for children of different ages and how to guide them from co-regulation to self-regulation in their big emotions.

    Show Notes:

    My FREE MINI Purposeful Play Course Promo Code: FREE

    Power of Showing up Book By Dr. Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson

    My Website: https://theplayfulnest.com/

    My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplayfulnest/

    Music: http://www.pleasantpicturesmusic.com/

    22 min
  • 11. Three Steps to Positive and Calm

    In this episode, Cristi shares 3 ideas to find positivity, hope, and light when faced with negativity, despair, and darkness in our everyday life.

    Show Notes:

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    You can find the official show notes over at theplayfulnest.com

    22 min
  • 09. Navigating Grief During COVID19 Pandemic

    COVID-19 has brought on a lot of variations of grief in our daily life. Cristi shares insights into naming the grief and how our children will show up in their grief!

    Show Notes:

    David Kessler's website

    Brene Brown's FFT podcast

    22 min
  • 08. Peace over Panic

    The COVID-19 has us feeling more anxious than normal. Cristi gives ideas on how to choose "peace" over "panic" and provides a guided breathing session at the end of the episode.

    20 min
  • BONUS: Affirmation for Feeling Nervous

    We are in some crazy times! Listen to 10-year-old, Nixon, share with us what he thinks about feeling nervous and what he can do to feel better.

    Affirmation

    -I can have faith instead of fear

    -I can choose to think positive thoughts

    -I can pray

    -I can talk to people I trust

    -I can take a breath if I feel nervous

    -I can find joy in this moment

    -I can find others to serve

    - I can find peace in every moment

    6 min
  • 07. Why Kids Play

    Children use play as a way to communicate, learn, and process their world. Listen to find out more about what play therapy is and what we can do as parents to help facilitate more play in the home!

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    20 min
  • BONUS: Affirmation for the Family on Coping When Feeling Mad

    This week's bonus is an affirmation for the family to help remind us of the power we have to choose alternatives when we are mad!

    I choose kindness to myself and others

    I choose to stop and take a breath when I feel mad

    I can be patient when things don't go my way

    I can take responsibility for my part

    I can accept an apology

    I can walk away if I need to calm down

    I believe in me

    3 min

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Cristi Dame, a child therapist and mama of four, inspires us to leave the laundry and dishes undone for just a moment to relish in the fleeting magic of childhood, no matter what stage of motherhood…