The Playful Nest

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/  

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! [email protected]

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/  

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

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

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 

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. 

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

Children use play as a way to communicate, learn, and process their world. Listen to find out more about what play therapy is and what we can do as parents to help facilitate more play in the home!   Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and our bonus episodes! Come say hi to me over on Instagram @theplayfulnest  

This week's bonus is an affirmation for the family to help remind us of the power we have to choose alternatives when we are mad!   I choose kindness to myself and others I choose to stop and take a breath when I feel mad I can be patient when things don't go my way I can take responsibility for my part I can accept an apology  I can walk away if I need to calm down I believe in me