The Playful Nest

Cristi Dame
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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 you're in. She encourages us to deliberately live by DESIGN rather than DEFAULT and shares simple practices to cultivate a deeper connection to ourselves and others.

  1. 06/26/2020

    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

  2. 05/28/2020

    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.  **Leave a review and enter to win a $15 Target gift card!**  Online baking class: Kinship Table Yin and Yang Symbolism  Brene Brown Empathy video The Playful Nest Instagram Email me! hello@theplayfulnest.com

    26 min

  3. 05/07/2020

    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/

    21 min

  4. 04/23/2020

    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:  You can find me over on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theplayfulnest/ You can find the official show notes over at theplayfulnest.com

    22 min

  5. 04/05/2020

    10. Ten Daily Tips to Cultivate Positive Mental Health

    Cristi shares 10 things you can do every day to keep your mind and soul healthy to find peace through difficult moments.

    19 min

  6. 03/26/2020

    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

    21 min

  7. 03/19/2020

    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

  8. 03/17/2020

    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

    5 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 you're in. She encourages us to deliberately live by DESIGN rather than DEFAULT and shares simple practices to cultivate a deeper connection to ourselves and others.

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  • Creator
    Cristi Dame
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © The Playful Nest 2020
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