Honoring Play: Casual chats about childhood and play Kristen RB Peterson & Samuel Broaden

Trigger Warning: This episode contains frank discussions about body image, self-esteem, and societal pressures, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

 HelllllloooooOOOOooooo and welcome back to another episode of Honoring Play! Today, we are getting vun-er-a-ble! Samuel and Kristen have a heart-to-heart chat that goes deep into the nitty-gritty of body image, self-worth, and how society's standards can mess with our heads.

In this episode, we're keeping it real and sharing our personal stories, all the feels, and some badass ways to boost self-love to block out the judgmental noise (including in your own head).

Key takeaways:


Talking to Yourself Like a Friend: Find out why the way you talk to yourself matters big time when it comes to feeling good about your body. Explore how this translates to working with young children.
Your Past Shapes Your Present: Explore how your early experiences and the messages you received as a kid can stick with you and influence how you see yourself. Learn some things to say or do to ensure what sticks is body positive!
Embracing Body Love: Get ready to take action with practical tips on promoting body positivity in the lives of children. We're all about showing kids that their worth extends way beyond their physical appearance.

Closing thoughts:

Listen in to to get real with us and start shedding those layer of self-doubt and criticism to get to the raw beauty within each of us.

 

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Find Kristen: - kristenrbpeterson.com  - @kristen.rb.peterson   - @undone.entrepreneurFind Samuel: - honoringchildhood.org  - @honoringchildhood

HelloooOOOOoooOOO. We're back, back again! This episode starts with a story Samuel shares of an experience he had while waiting in line at Old Navy and leads to none other than a discussion about adult's desires to control children.

Kristen and Samuel's thought-provoking discussion may change the way you view parenting in public spaces. 🛒

- Explore a captivating parent-child interaction, uncovering societal expectations placed on children's behavior. Learn how these expectations impact families and society as a whole.

- Discover the power of empathy and understanding in these tense moments. Gain practical tips and insights to help diffuse challenging situations with children and foster a harmonious environment.

 

Find Kristen: - kristenrbpeterson.com  - @kristen.rb.peterson   Find Samuel: - honoringchildhood.org  - @honoringchildhood

HelllllloooooOOOOooooo and welcome back to another episode of Honoring Play! Today, we're diving into a question from one of our listeners: What's the difference between play-based learning and child-led learning? If you've ever wondered about this, join in while we unpack this together.

In this episode, hosts Kristen RB Peterson and Samuel Broaden engage in an eye-opening conversation that unpacks these two approaches to early childhood education. They explore the nuances and connections between them, shedding light on how they intertwine and coexist beautifully.

Key Takeaways:


Defining Play-Based Learning: Play-based learning means that children spend the majority of their day engaged in self-guided, self-chosen, intrinsically motivated, process-based play. It happens in environments carefully prepared to spark curiosity and discovery.
Understanding Child-Led Learning: Child-led learning, on the other hand, signifies an environment where the day, time, and learning are not controlled by adults. Instead, each child and the community collectively dictate the direction of their education.
The Relationship Between Play-Based and Child-Led Learning: The hosts highlight that it's challenging to have one without the other. True play-based learning naturally evolves into child-led learning because play inherently puts children in charge of their activities and choices.
The Role of Control: Both hosts candidly discuss their own struggles with the need for control and how it affects their work with children. They emphasize the importance of self-reflection to address these control tendencies, not just before starting but throughout their careers. 2w
Ongoing Journey: Concluding on a thoughtful note, Kristen and Samuel emphasize that relinquishing control is an ongoing process, both for them as adults and for the children they nurture. They encourage listeners to embark on this journey with them and set an example for the next generation. Kristen recommends the book Don’t Get So Upset!: Help Young Children Manage Their Feelings by Understanding Your Own by Tamar Jacobson to help adults on this journey.

Closing Thoughts:

If you've ever grappled with the balance between structure and freedom in early childhood education or if you're keen on understanding how your own past shapes your interactions with children, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we navigate the intricacies of play-based and child-led learning, and the ways they depend on one another. 

Find Kristen: - kristenrbpeterson.com  - @kristen.rb.peterson   Find Samuel: - honoringchildhood.org  - @honoringchildhood

Find Kristen:

- kristenrbpeterson.com 

- @kristen.rb.peterson

Find Laura:

- Little Stories That Stick 

- @little.stories.that.stick

 

Find Kristen:

- kristenrbpeterson.com 

- @kristen.rb.peterson

Find Samuel:

- honoringchildhood.org 

- @honoringchildhood

What can we tell children instead of "Be nice" or "Be kind"?

Check out Kristen and Samuel's "The Great Break Up" Series 2 https://www.honoringchildhood.org/the-great-break-up

Find Kristen:

- kristenrbpeterson.com 

- @kristen.rb.peterson

Find Samuel:

- honoringchildhood.org 

- @honoringchildhood