Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we talk about play! There are so many opportunities for play with items around our home and Emma from @play_at_home_mummy has an Instagram account that beautifully illustrates this. We chat about setting up a playroom, different types of play, what to do when siblings argue, sensory bins, risky play, development, and mor ... Show More
Jul 28
Reflections on resilience, freedom & identity from the book In Order to Live
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I reflect on In Order to Live by Yeonmi Park and the deep questions it raised for me about freedom, identity, resilience, and what it means to think for ourselves. The book prompted powerful reflections on how we understand our own stories, how we ... Show More
23m 27s
Jul 21
Reflections on loving more deeply and being present
Send us Fan MailThis week, I'm sharing six simple mantras from the book How to Love that made me stop, reflect, and think differently about the way I show up as a parent, partner, and person.Together, we'll explore what it really means to be present, to recognize when someone we ... Show More
18m 50s
Dec 2022
#318: The Power of Play for Optimal Development, Happiness & Success
Play is so much more than just a stress break! Play is the basis for development and growth: emotional, social, cognitive, physical and language, especially in the earlier years. But play benefits kids learning and development way later than we might think. Learn about the benefi ... Show More
22m 55s
Jun 2023
#345: The Power of Play with Talia Fillipelli LCSW, CHHC, CPT
In today's episode, Erin and Talia discuss the power of play and its critical role in child development along with some great strategies to increase play for ALL children!Talia, known for her solution-focused approach and practical strategies, is an ambassador for The Genius ... Show More
26m 9s
Jun 2022
002: Let's Talk About Toys
<p>As moms, we are always trying to find ways to better our children's lives, and we all know children learn through play. So we think that if kids learn through play, and my job as a mom is to help my child learn, grow, and develop, then I will give them all the toys I can ... Show More
16m 7s
May 2022
The misconceptions about playtime and child development
In today’s episode I’m talking to Susie Allison, the woman behind Busy Toddler. As a former teacher and mom of 3 kids, she is an advocate for early childhood education and made it her mission to bring hands-on learning and play back to childhood, support others in their parenting ... Show More
46m 19s