Independent play and having a vivid imagination opens up so many doors for our children. We want to see their ability to play by themselves and create a whole world for themselves while we get our adult stuff done or even sit down and feel some independence ourselves. We go in depth into how to facilitate the development of both and what works and doesn't w ... Show More
Jun 2025
Remembering My Connected Parenting Partner and Grandfather, Papa
Today's episode comes with a heavy heart as I share a very personal update. My beloved father, Papa, recently passed away after a three-year battle with cancer. For those who knew him or followed my posts, you know he was my steadfast parenting partner and confidant, truly embrac ... Show More
11m 21s
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
Oct 2021
Self Care is More Than a Spa Day
I don't know who needs to hear this... but stop burning yourself out and staying on go mode all the time. Take that nap, go on a walk, watch a movie, eat that dessert, do whatever TF it is that makes you feel good. Pick up old hobbies you forgot about and see how it makes you ... Show More
12m 42s
Sep 2023
INDEPENDENCE, living in the PRESENT moment, ALIGNMENT and HEALING your INNER-CHILD with OLIVIA CATANIA | Host of Livfiit Listens
<p>Today we have Olivia Catania, host of Livfiit Listens, to talk about the importance of learning how to be independent, the importance of learning how to live in the present moment, how to truly know if we're in alignment and the importance of inner child healing. with love ... Show More
35m 3s
Mar 2020
Updates for Parents! COVID-19, Read-Along Ebooks, and How to Get Ad-Free Episodes!
Here's a little episode for parents about our coronavirus schedule (spoiler: it's not changing), our patreon tiers and new reward (read-along ebooks at the $3/month level!) and also an idea for an art project you and your family can do while you're stuck at home :)
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4m 53s