How To Use Playfulness As A Powerful Parenting Tool

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Robot Unicorn

Nurtured First

82 episodes

1 day ago

Join me, Jess VanderWier, a registered psychotherapist, mom of three, and founder of Nurtured First, along with my husband Scott, as we dive deep into the stories of our friends, favourite celebrities, and influential figures. In each episode, we skip the small talk and dive into vulnerable and honest conversations about topics like cycle breaking, trauma, race, mental health, parenting, sex, religion, postpartum, healing, and loss. We are glad you are here. PS: The name Robot Unicorn comes from our daughter. When we asked her what we should name the podcast, she confidently came up with this name because she loves robots, and she loves unicorns, so why not? There was something about the playfulness of the name, the confidence in her voice, and the fact that it represents that you can love two things at once that just felt right.

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How To Use Playfulness As A Powerful Parenting Tool

Robot Unicorn

51 minutes

3 weeks ago

How To Use Playfulness As A Powerful Parenting Tool

In this episode, Jess and Scott dive into the incredible power of shifting from a serious, stern approach to a playful one. They explore the brain science behind why play is a child's natural language, making them more receptive and cooperative. Discover the crucial difference between being playful and permissive, and learn how to maintain firm boundaries while still having fun. You'll leave with a toolbox of practical, easy-to-use strategies to transform stressful moments into opportunities for connection, even if you don't consider yourself a 'playful' person.

For more on playful parenting, check out these episodes of Robot Unicorn:
How To Become A Playful Parent

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For easy games and playful tools to do with your kids, check out The Playful Parent Toolkit here.

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Editing by The Pod Cabin

Artwork by Wallflower Studio

Production by Nurtured First

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