Playground Talks

Tammy Afriat
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Playground Talks is a podcast for busy parents who want to own their parenting style!  The podcast cover topics such as how to handle tantrums and understand the WHY behind them, Why setting boundaries is so important? How to help build your child's resiliency and form healthy habits.  Tammy Afriat , the host, and the professional guests on the show share their knowledge, and provide actionable tools so you'll get both the parenting principles and practical aspects that resonate with you, give you confidence and joy in your parenting journey!  So hit Subscribe, and follow @tammyafriat for more content!

  1. 06/25/2024

    #43 "Stop The Blame Game: Childhood Accidents Rooted in Science, Not Behavior" with Dr. Steve Hodges

    What is more effective: child-led or parent-led potty training?Is there a difference between potty training during the day and at night?What occurs in a child's brain during the potty training process? What causes bed night wetting? Join us as we discuss bedwetting issues with Dr. Steve Hodges, a leading authority on childhood toileting issues.  Dr. Steve Hodges, a Professor of Pediatric Urology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, has authored eight books for parents and children. This episode focused on his book, "The M.O.P. Anthology."  You will learn about the differences between urinating and bowel movements during potty training and how to identify and address bedwetting accidents.  Visit Dr. Steve Hodges' website for more information and download his free guide, 12 Signs Your Child is Constipated. As a certified parent coach, I aim to help you set boundaries with compassion. So grab your FREE Compassionate Parenting Guides now! You can also: Join an ONLINE workshopContact meFollow me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedInLearn how I can help you.Remember to treat yourself and your children with compassion and curiosity. 🫶

    #43 "Stop The Blame Game: Childhood Accidents Rooted in Science, Not Behavior" with Dr. Steve Hodges

  2. 05/28/2024

    #42 Why Boundaries Matter: A Compassionate Parenting Guide to Mutual Respect

    Why is it important to set boundaries for your child's perspective?What happens to you, the parent, when you do not set boundaries?How do consistent boundaries foster respect and empathy within the family dynamic?This episode delves into why boundaries matter from the perspectives of children, parents, and families.  It emphasizes the benefits of expressing clear expectations of needs and wants and respectful communication.  Join me in this short and sweet episode and learn how compassionate parenting can improve relationships and model valuable negotiation skills for your kids.  Additional resource: FREE Parenting Guides provide you with the language to express love, logic, and limits#26 What is a personal boundary? What Do Time Boundaries Look Like for Parents and kids?As a certified parent coach, I aim to help you set boundaries with compassion. So grab your FREE Compassionate Parenting Guides now! You can also: Join an ONLINE workshopContact meFollow me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedInLearn how I can help you.Remember to treat yourself and your children with compassion and curiosity. 🫶

  3. 12/01/2023

    #41 The Ultimate Holiday Handbook: Your Guide to a Stress-Free and Joyful Holiday Season

    Many parents look forward to spending quality time with their families as the holiday season approaches.  However, routine disruptions, pressure to meet extended family members, and the challenges of traveling with kids can also cause frustration and stress. This episode explores four crucial questions to consider before the holidays to ensure a mentally and technically prepared mindset and expectations. Want more? Online Workshop Stress - Free Holidays Tips on Instagram, FaceBook, YouTube Have a great holiday with your loved ones! As a certified parent coach, I aim to help you set boundaries with compassion. So grab your FREE Compassionate Parenting Guides now! You can also: Join an ONLINE workshopContact meFollow me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedInLearn how I can help you.Remember to treat yourself and your children with compassion and curiosity. 🫶

  4. 11/07/2023

    #40 Raising Curious Learners: How to Prepare Your Child to Learn at Any Age with Dr. Schweitzer

    How early can you start preparing your kid to learn? How can you foster an internal motivation for studying? What are the 4 signs that a child may be struggling academically? What does print awareness mean? Tune in to  Dr. Marisel Schweitzer and me, as we delve into how to foster learning skills and curiosoty from an early age. Dr. Marisel Schweitzer is a parenting educator with 22 years of experience. She began her career as a teacher of bilingual and special education students. Later she earned her doctor of education degree from Northern Arizona University. In addition, Dr. Schweitzer is the author of the book called "The Bravest Kid" (available on Amazon in English and Spanish), an empowering book for both parents and kiddos. For more educational tips, follow  Dr. Schweitzer on Instagram. Resources mentioned in the episode: CDC’s Developmental Milestones Related episodes: #37 How to Ignite Your Child's Inner Fire: Internal Motivation for Parents and Kids #33 How To Parent Without Power Struggles? As a certified parent coach, I aim to help you set boundaries with compassion. So grab your FREE Compassionate Parenting Guides now! You can also: Join an ONLINE workshopContact meFollow me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedInLearn how I can help you.Remember to treat yourself and your children with compassion and curiosity. 🫶

    #40 Raising Curious Learners: How to Prepare Your Child to Learn at Any Age with Dr. Schweitzer

  5. 10/20/2023

    #39 Are American Children Immune To Extremism? with Dr. Emily Bashah PART B

    As the Hostages Crisis is happening in Israel, Psychologist Dr.Emily Bashah and I had this important conversation where we discussed : How can a parent implement the idea of restorative justice versus retributive justice as they handle sibling fights? Is the American citizens (children) immune to extremism? How to speak with your kids about tragedies happening in the world? Dr.Bashah is the author of the book "Additive Ideologies" and a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is an expert witness in criminal, immigration, and civil courts, she has worked on high-profile cases covering issues of domestic terrorism capital offenses, and first-degree murder. Dr. Bashah was awarded the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues Policy Fellowship and served within the American Psychological Association’s Public Interest Government Relations Office in Washington, D.C. A frequent expert guest in media, Dr. Bashah clinically specializes in mental illness, personal and collective trauma, addiction and grief and loss, as well as family and relationship dynamics.  Relevant links: The Optimistic American Podcast #38 How to prevent extremism from childhood? with Dr.Emily Bashah PART A #35 Consequences: The Magic of Natural and Logical Consequences In Parenting As a certified parent coach, I aim to help you set boundaries with compassion. So grab your FREE Compassionate Parenting Guides now! You can also: Join an ONLINE workshopContact meFollow me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedInLearn how I can help you.Remember to treat yourself and your children with compassion and curiosity. 🫶

    #39 Are American Children Immune To Extremism? with Dr. Emily Bashah PART B

  6. 10/20/2023

    #38 How To Prevent Extremism From Childhood? with Dr.Emily Bashah

    As the hostage crisis is happening in Israel, we had this important conversation with Dr.Emily Bashah, where we discussed: What is extremism? How does extremism relate to one’s sense of agency?How can you foster your children’s sense of agency?5 ways to Prevent Extremism from ChildhoodDr.Bashah is the author of the book "Additive Ideologies" and a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is an expert witness in criminal, immigration, and civil courts, she has worked on high-profile cases covering issues of domestic terrorism capital offenses, and first-degree murder. Dr. Bashah was awarded the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues Policy Fellowship and served within the American Psychological Association’s Public Interest Government Relations Office in Washington, D.C. A frequent expert guest in media, Dr. Bashah clinically specializes in mental illness, personal and collective trauma, addiction and grief and loss, as well as family and relationship dynamics.  Relevant links: The Optimistic American Podcast #39 Are American citizens and children immune to extremism? with Dr. Emily Bashah PART B As a certified parent coach, I aim to help you set boundaries with compassion. So grab your FREE Compassionate Parenting Guides now! You can also: Join an ONLINE workshopContact meFollow me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedInLearn how I can help you.Remember to treat yourself and your children with compassion and curiosity. 🫶

    #38 How To Prevent Extremism From Childhood? with Dr.Emily Bashah

  7. 10/02/2023

    #37 How to Ignite Your Child's Inner Fire: Internal Motivation for Parents and Kids

    Many times I hear parents wanting to spark that internal motivation in their children to learn, acquire new skills, and be kind. But how do you do this? In this episode, you will learn what is intrinsic motivation, is external motivation bad? and how to support your children's internal motivation and how early you can do this. Additional relevant episodes : #36 Beyond Sticker Charts; How to Wisely Use External Motivators and Rewards?#32 "Roaring with Compassion: discovering parenting styles"#17 How To Form Healthy Habits And Raise Calmer Kids? With Michelle ColeThis episode is based on the following resources: The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Raising Kids Who Love to Learn by William Stixrud and Ned JohnsonHow to Raise Internally Motivated Children by Amy WrzesniewskiLee W, Reeve J, Xue Y, Xiong J. " Neural differences between intrinsic reasons for doing versus extrinsic reasons for doing: an fMRI study." Neurosci Res. 2012;73(1):68-72. doi:10.1016/j.neures.2012.02.010Want to join an online  Parent Talk? Join the waiting list As a certified parent coach, I aim to help you set boundaries with compassion. So grab your FREE Compassionate Parenting Guides now! You can also: Join an ONLINE workshopContact meFollow me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedInLearn how I can help you.Remember to treat yourself and your children with compassion and curiosity. 🫶

  8. 09/13/2023

    #36 Beyond Sticker Charts; How to Wisely Use External Motivators and Rewards?

    Why using external motivators are necessary for a child's development? How to create a reward system that is effective and fair? 7  non-materialistic reward ideas Today we discuss how to use external rewards to motivate your child to follow your directions, comply with certain routines, and develop good behaviors. We will cover the different types of external reward systems and address the concerns that some parents have about using external rewards, such as the fear that their children will become too dependent on them. So tune in to this episode and the following episode (published in 2 weeks) when we talk about the transition from external to internal motivation. Leverage the momentum, print, and USE those reward chart templates. Featured episodes: #35 Consequences: The Magic of Natural and Logical Consequences In Parenting #31 The Art of Effective Parenting Communication! #26 What is a personal boundary? What Time Boundaries Look Like for Parents and Kids?As a certified parent coach, I aim to help you set boundaries with compassion. So grab your FREE Compassionate Parenting Guides now! You can also: Join an ONLINE workshopContact meFollow me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedInLearn how I can help you.Remember to treat yourself and your children with compassion and curiosity. 🫶

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Playground Talks is a podcast for busy parents who want to own their parenting style!  The podcast cover topics such as how to handle tantrums and understand the WHY behind them, Why setting boundaries is so important? How to help build your child's resiliency and form healthy habits.  Tammy Afriat , the host, and the professional guests on the show share their knowledge, and provide actionable tools so you'll get both the parenting principles and practical aspects that resonate with you, give you confidence and joy in your parenting journey!  So hit Subscribe, and follow @tammyafriat for more content!

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  • Creator
    Tammy Afriat
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    47
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