17 episodes

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.

The Playful Nest Cristi Dame

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 23 Ratings

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.

    14. Discipline Part 2: Setting Limits

    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/
     

    • 24 min
    13. Discipline Part 1: Compassion vs. Control

    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. 
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    Online baking class: Kinship Table
    Yin and Yang Symbolism 
    Brene Brown Empathy video
    The Playful Nest
    Instagram
    Email me! hello@theplayfulnest.com

    • 25 min
    12. Holding Space for our Children's Big Feelings

    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
    11. Three Steps to Positive and Calm

    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

    • 21 min
    10. Ten Daily Tips to Cultivate Positive Mental Health

    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.

    • 18 min
    09. Navigating Grief During COVID19 Pandemic

    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

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

Suzannemariew ,

Uplifting and helpful

Full of uplifting and real-life examples and help. Useful for relationships in general and an easy listen that leads to insightful moments of how I can be more meaningful as I connect with others. Love her.

janikalinville ,

Great learning resource

Positive and empowering! I have had specific questions about how handle things with my kids that Cristi explained so clearly. I also love the ask a Therapist Thursday. Cristi has created a great space for evaluating yourself and learning how to show up for your kids.

missmommy11 ,

Love it!

Love this podcast!! Love how relatable and real it is! Lots of great wisdom and advice given in every episode.

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