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    Raising Wildlings

    Welcome to Raising Wildlings, a podcast about parenting, alternative education and stepping into the wilderness, however that looks, with your family. Each week, we’ll be interviewing experts that truly inspire us, to answer your parenting and education questions. We’ll also be sharing stories from some incredible families that took the leap, and are taking the road less travelled. Whether you’re a parent looking for tips on how to better handle those sibling squabbles and tantrums, a couple searching for ways to create more freedom within your family’s lifestyle, an educator keen to explore alternative schooling models and how children learn, a father keen to delve into respectful parenting philosophies, or a mother wanting to learn more about why play is so important and how to get children outdoors safely, then this is the podcast for you. Each week you’ll get tried and tested tactics from parenting, play and education experts to help you on your journey towards creating the happiest, healthiest lifestyle you can for your family. We’ll also chat to real life families who have created freedom within their lives and are living life on their own terms. They’ll teach you how they did it and how you can too. And of course, you’ll hear from us about all things nature play and alternative education. We’ll answer all your questions on how children learn, the importance of play in all its forms, children’s rights and autonomy, and how to get your children outside safely, more often. This podcast hopes to empower parents and educators to raise kinder, more resilient, more adaptable children by helping them maintain happy connections and healthy lifestyles. So, what are you waiting for?! Let’s dive in! Hit subscribe now to be notified when new episodes go live. To download our free Respectful Language Printable Cheat Sheet, head to: www.wildlingsforestschool.com/shop/respectful-language

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    Latest Episodes:
    What is Forest School? Oct 29, 2024

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    Have you ever wondered how to foster a deeper connection between children and the natural world? On this episode of Raising Wildlings, we sit down with soon-to-be Dr. Amanda England, an expert in nature play philosophy and pedagogy, currently pursuing her PhD in Australia. Amanda unpacks the essence of Forest School in Australia, highlighting how this approach encourages free play and curiosity-driven learning in outdoor environments, emphasising the importance of play with risk and adventure . You'll discover how children can learn about sustainability, community, and indigenous connections through their interactions with nature.
    Amanda's research underscores the value of regular, uninterrupted play in the same natural space, allowing children to witness and engage with seasonal changes. She passionately believes that this continuity fosters a meaningful and sustainable relationship with the natural world. We discuss the need for extended play periods and a holistic approach to education where children learn with, from, and in nature. You'll hear about the significant benefits of viewing humans as an integral part of nature, rather than as separate entities, and how this perspective can transform educational practices.
    So grab your boots and join us for an insightful journey into the wild world of Forest Schooling. Stay wild!

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Fostering Family Connections and Resilience Through Outdoor Education with Kristi Bryant Oct 22, 2024

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    What does it take to create meaningful outdoor experiences for families? Join us as we sit down with Kristi Bryant, passionate outdoor and environmental educator behind Bushwalking Mama. Kristi opens up about her journey in documenting and inspiring family-friendly outdoor activities, and the innovative methods she employs to integrate play and connection into outdoor learning.
    In this episode, we spotlight the significance of autonomy and personal choice in outdoor activities. Kristi emphasises the need for positive relationships and accommodating individual needs to foster a genuine connection with nature. We discuss the delicate balance between encouraging participation and respecting personal boundaries, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and respected in their outdoor educational adventures. Kristi's approach underscores the importance of gradual steps and listening to individual concerns, creating a supportive environment conducive to learning and growth.
    We also explore the transformative power of outdoor education in building resilience and overcoming fears. Kristi shares personal experiences and the challenges of starting a business in the nature play industry, from risk assessments to insurance hurdles.
    Tune in for an inspiring episode that champions the resilience, collaboration, and passion at the heart of outdoor education and nature play.

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Big Hearted Education: Creating Connections Through Family Daycare with Victoria Edmond Oct 15, 2024

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    Curious about the world of Family Day Care and how it might be the perfect fit for your child? Join us as we sit down with Victoria Edmond of Big Hearted Education and Rainbow Bridge Family Daycare Service. Victoria takes us through her inspiring journey from long daycare disillusionment to creating her own nurturing Family Day Care service and debunks the myth that family daycare can't be profitable.
    We cover:

    • What is the difference between Family Day Care and Long Day Care and why might you choose one over the other as a parent?
    • How do children access nature in a Family Day Care Service?
    • What about child protection concerns in Family Day Care?
    • How can I transition out of Long Day Care into Family Day Care?
    • And we bust the myth that you can’t make a profit as a family day care service. So let’s welcome Victoria to the show!

    We know as a parents, making the choice between Long Day Care, Family Day Care and Kindy can be a hard choice. Hopefully today’s episode with Victoria will answer a few of your burning questions and give you some tips on what to look out for in any service. And if you’re an educator listening today, we hope it answers some questions you have around why you might choose to become a Family Day Care provider and what to look for when joining a service.

    As always, we love your thoughts, feedback and questions, so feel free to DM us with any questions you may have over on our Raising Wildlings Instagram.
    Stay wild!

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    The Software Programs We Recommend for Wild Businesses at Start-Up Oct 08, 2024

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    What if you could launch a thriving nature play business without breaking the bank? Most of you listening are nature loving hands-on type people. So when you’re thinking about starting a Nature Play business of your own, you might feel really confident in the Nature Play side of things but terrified of the day-to-day running of business. The other thing that worries people is the cost of start-up. So in this episode, we thought we’d tackle these two problems in one hit and give you a list of free, easy to use software programs to get you started on your Wild Business journey.

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    What's in a Name? Forest School, Nature Play or Bush Kindy? Insights from Amanda England Oct 02, 2024

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    Can a name shape the way we connect with nature through education? On this episode of Raising Wildlings, we are joined by the insightful (and soon-to-be Dr) Amanda England, as we unpack the nuances behind terms such "Forest School," "Nature Play," and "Bush Kinder," and discuss how these names reflect the unique environments and philosophies they represent.
    Amanda shares her rich experiences from Europe, offering a global perspective on how these programs are practiced differently. We also delve into the importance of place-responsiveness, especially within the diverse landscapes of Australia, and debate the necessity of a unified term for nature-based education.
    We also explore the essential elements of a shared Nature Play philosophy and the strides made towards unifying various nature play bodies in Australia, and touch on the challenges of maintaining a genuine commitment to child-directed play, beyond just marketing allure.
    We encourage our listeners to join us in this lively debate over terminology and contribute your thoughts and innovative ideas. Get ready to rethink how we name and perceive Nature Play!

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Thriving in the Legal Landscape of Nature Play Aug 06, 2024

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    Are you grappling with the fear of cease and desist letters or the anxiety of operating your nature play business in legal grey zones? Get ready to arm yourself with essential insights and practical advice that can help you stay compliant and successful in this challenging landscape.
    We'll help you understand where your business fits within outdoor recreation, education, and environmental education and clarify how these definitions impact your regulatory obligations. By focusing on the purpose, age group, and structure of your programs, you’ll learn how to navigate the often complex regulatory landscape effectively and ensure your nature play business thrives without legal hurdles.

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Turning Criticism into Growth: Navigating Feedback and Articulating Value in Nature Play Programs Jul 30, 2024

    Send us a text

    Have you ever felt crushed by criticism from a parent, especially when you're pouring your heart into your business? We've been there. This week, we share our emotional journey as nature play program facilitators, discussing how initially taking negative feedback to heart, evolved into seeing it as a critical avenue for growth. By reframing criticism and using it to reaffirm our beliefs and improve communication, we’ve developed a more resilient mindset that empowers us to turn critiques into valuable learning experiences.
    We also dive into the significance of clearly articulating the value and philosophy behind our nature programs to parents. Discover how emphasizing the intangible benefits—like fostering deep flow states and promoting non-traditional learning—can help parents appreciate the true impact on their children. Balancing feedback while staying true to our mission is key, and we explain why being explicit about our program’s offerings attracts the right participants. Join us for an insightful conversation on navigating feedback, maintaining authenticity, and ensuring that those who genuinely align with our goals thrive within our program.

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Lifelong Learning, Challenging Conversations, and Reenergizing Business: Insights from the Forest School Podcast Jul 23, 2024

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    This is part one of a two part episode! You can find Part one over at The Forest School Podcast - we suggest you jump over and start there if you haven't listened to part one yet!
    ⁠
    ⁠    And don't forget to give them a follow on their socials here:

    • The Forest School Podcast Instagram
    • The Forest School Podcast Facebook
    • Children of the Forest UK Instagram


    What happens when educators step out of their comfort zones and embrace diverse perspectives? Get ready for an insightful and playful conversation with Lewis Ames and Gemma Southerden of the Forest School Podcast as we explore the journey of lifelong learning in education. We dive into the benefits and challenges of continuous professional development and reveal the importance of breaking free from our echo chambers. By engaging with diverse cultures we uncover how these experiences enrich our understanding and teaching practices.
    Navigating discomfort and fostering meaningful conversations is a crucial part of professional growth. Together, we address the complexities of Australia's history and the fear of making mistakes due to white fragility. By promoting transparency and the willingness to ask questions, we discuss how educators

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Unmasking Neurodiversity: Jane McFadden's Journey Through ADHD, Autism, and Parenting Jul 16, 2024

    Send us a text

    Discover the transformative journey of Jane McFadden, a former psychologist and founder of ADHD Mums, as she shares her late ADHD and autism diagnoses. Jane's candid recollection of the challenges she faced as a mother of three, and the realization of her neurodivergence when her eldest child started school, provides crucial insights into the intersection of neurodiversity and parenting. This episode is a must-listen for parents navigating similar paths, especially those in alternative education settings like forest schools, highlighting the importance of recognizing and supporting neurodivergent traits in both children and adults.
    In this episode, we uncover the chaos and revelations of adult ADHD diagnoses, illustrated by Jane's impulsive decision to embark on a year-long caravan trip around Australia, which brought her ADHD symptoms to the forefront. Her story underscores the unique way ADHD manifests in women and girls, challenging common misconceptions and emphasizing the importance of proper diagnosis and support. From managing a busy lifestyle to persistent psychological consultations, we delve into the real-life impact of living with undiagnosed ADHD and the eventual clarity that comes with understanding one's condition.

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Embracing the Magic of Stick Play with Wildlings Forest School Feb 27, 2024

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    Ever reminisced about the simple joys of childhood when a stick wasn't just a stick but a sword, a wand, or a companion on countless adventures?
    In today's episode, Nicki and Vicci will unravel the hidden developmental treasures found in stick play and how adults can prioritise safety without dampening the spirit of creativity.
    Listen in as Nicki and Vicci share their extensive knowledge of:
    🌱 The benefits of stick play
    🌱 How to find 'the perfect stick'
    🌱What's a 'blood bubble' and how does it create safety
    🌱 Antedotes and insights on guiding children to play responsibly
    🌱How and why children must be a part of shaping the safety rules
    🌱Adults roles in recognising children's emotional cues
    Bringing the outdoors in can be daunting, especially in childcare settings, but it's not impossible and this episode will renew your appreciation for stick play with practical approaches to make it an enriching part of outdoor learning.

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Navigating Sex Education As Parents with Cath Hakanson Feb 20, 2024

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    It's time to gain the confidence to flex your 'uncomfortable muscles' and become an agent of positive change in your family's life – because when it comes to sex education, silence is not an option.
    This week we're chatting with Cath Hakanson, mother, sex educator, and founder of Sex Ed Rescue. Cath is all about helping kids and parents have better relationships through empowering conversations. With the right tools, self-confidence, and strategies, sex education can be less threatening, more natural, and much easier.
    Cath is a firm believer that if kids can talk to their parents about sex, they can talk to their parents about anything!
    In this episode Cath shares:
    0:00 Empowering Parent-Child Conversations on Sex
    11:38 Talking About Families, Relationships, and Pleasure
    19:34 Open Conversations About Sex Education
    30:36 Resourceful Parenting and Sex Education
    41:34 Importance of Open Communication About Sex

    From conversation starters to tackling sensitive subjects like pornography and consent, Cath's knowledge will help you feel supported and ready to make these crucial conversations a natural and normal part of your child's upbringing.

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Why Communities Need Creativity with Rosie Ricketson Feb 13, 2024

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    Rosie Ricketson is a mother and award-winning creative producer passionate about maternal well-being. With a background in the arts, Rosie curates community-led experiences and projects with a vision for a more connected world.
    In this episode, Rosie shares:
    🌱Her Thoughts Investing in Community During Uncertain Times
    🌱Creativity's Role in Building Community
    🌱Modern Motherhood Challenges and Needs
    🌱Balancing Parenting, Education, and Work Support
    This conversation served as a tapestry woven with personal anecdotes, the wisdom of voices like Maggie Dent, and the transformative ripples that stem from intentional community engagement, reminding us how vital our bonds are for growth and survival.
    Grab a cuppa, listen in, and let us know your thoughts x

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    2023 End of Year Wrap Up Feb 05, 2024

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    As we close the chapter on an incredible year of growth and connection, our latest podcast episode takes you through a heartfelt journey of our key milestones, mistakes and goals for the new year.
    Somehow during this time, we have hit an astonishing 420,000 downloads and cultivated conversations that have deeply resonated within the realms of parenting, alternative education, forest schooling and child development. Our little project, birthed in our humble home office, has since spread its wings, touching lives and igniting a global dialogue on the transformative power of playing and learning in nature.
    The hustle of running a small business is nothing short of a rollercoaster, and trust us, we've had our fair share of stomach-dropping moments! From the anticipation of launching our Forest School Skills online course to navigating the choppy waters of economic uncertainty, we share our trials and triumphs. Yet, amidst the challenges, we've seen our programs soar to new heights, with over 5,600 children stepping through the doors of our Forest School sites this year alone to the simple joys of bringing on our first full-time team member. It's these victories, large and small, that chart the course for future growth and sustainability.
    Fasten your seatbelts as we map out the adventures and aspirations that await us in the coming year. Our heart is set on deepening the roots of our existing projects and empowering educators through our forest school skills course. We're also gearing up for personal travel escapades, including a five-week caravan journey through Tasmania!
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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Respecting the Wild Heart of Child Development with Gill Howarth Jan 30, 2024

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    We're back, baby! Kicking off the 2024 season of the Raising Wildlings Podcast with our friend and fellow business owner Gill Howarth from Born Wise Education.
    Gill always brings her wisdom to the table and it's great to have her back for an in-depth discussion on what raising "wild and free" children truly means.
    Listen in as Gill shares:
    🌱Her experience on the delicate balance of granting our children the space to navigate their fears and the world at large.
    🌱The spectrum of childhood "wildness" from mentorship to fostering autonomy.
    🌱And we confront the crucial question: Are ideas of wildness and freedom more reflective of our aspirations as adults than the experiences of our children?
    Listen in and come away with a deepened understanding of nature play, child-centered learning, and the broader movements towards decolonising forest school education.

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Breaking Educational Boundaries with Dr. Naomi Fisher Dec 11, 2023

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    Have you ever questioned the traditional education system and its one-size-fits-all approach? If so, this episode is a must-listen as clinical psychologist and education advocate Dr. Naomi Fisher embarks on a deep discussion about alternative pathways to learning.
    Dr Naomi Fisher is a clinical psychologist who specialises in autism, trauma and alternative ways to learn. She is the author of two books, both about self-directed education, and she is the mother of two children.
    For full show notes head to 👉https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/breaking-educational-boundaries-with-dr-naomi-fisher

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Honouring Land and First Nations Traditions with Tiffany Gesler from Sow & Nurtured Dec 04, 2023

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    Are you curious about how to reconnect with your inner wisdom and that of the land, seasons, and cycles?
    Today we are in conversation with the wonderful Tiffany Gesler, a proud Gunggari woman passionate about connecting people to their own nature.
    Tiffany is a seasoned early years and outdoor learning educator with expertise in Aboriginal health, midwifery, and women's business.
    In this last year, she launched her wild business Sowed and Nurtured, Toowoomba's first private bush school.
    Join us as we delve into the process of decolonizing outdoor education, promoting First Nation perspectives, and the impact of nature play businesses on families and communities.
    Don't miss out on this enriching conversation that is sure to challenge, educate, and inspire!

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Stepping Out Of The Classroom With Leanne Webster From Wild Gully Nov 28, 2023

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    Stepping out of the mainstream education system and into the business world is equal parts daunting and exhilarating.
    In today's episode, we are talking with one of our founding Your Wild Business students Leanne Webster who has created a community and connection in Bundaberg QLD with her wonderful business Wild Gully.

    In this episode Leanne shares:

    🌱Her personal journey from the four walls of a classroom into the limitless expanse of the wilderness
    🌱The realities of running an early learning business
    🌱The power of personal connection when growing a customer base
    🌱 The importance of community collaboration when it comes to Nature Play
    🌱 How our signature Your Wild Business Course influenced her journey
    If you want a behind-the-scenes view into what it's like to start a Nature Play business or simply love a good story, this episode will leave you inspired and full of inspiration.
    Full Show Notes Can Be Found Here
    https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/stepping-out-of-the-classroom-with-leanne-webster-from-wild-gully

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Unveiling the Truth About Natural Play Spaces Nov 21, 2023

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    Ever thought you couldn't run a Nature Play program because your site isn't postcard-worthy?
    Newsflash: Picturesque beaches, a bubbling creek, or a lush rainforest are pretty but they are not essential for your Nature Play program.
    We repeat they are not essential.
    Today we are discussing place-based learning and how it's actually really important that children connect with their own local environment in a deep and meaningful way.
    Nicki and Vicci will share:
    🌱The benefits of running programs in dry locations
    🌱The three absolute 'must have' facilities for your site
    🌱Why picturesque locations could attract 'the wrong crowd' for your programs
    🌱Practical ways you can foster deep connections at your nature play site
    Join us as we explore why a picture-perfect environment might look great in photos, but can often come with challenges that make long-term engagement difficult. Whether you're a parent, an educator, or simply interested in alternative education and parenting, tune in and we promise to shift your perspective on nature play programs.

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Navigating The Muddy Waters Of Insurance with Nicki Farrell & Vicci Oliver Nov 14, 2023

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    "If nature is free and play is free... Then why would I need to pay $ to insure my Nature Play session? "
    😱 - Us
    Yes, that was our actual faces when we heard someone was running a Nature Play session WITHOUT insurance.
    Not only does this kind of dodgy practice risk people's livelihoods and homes... it also has the potential to completely destroy a whole industry that is supposed to protect childhood and children's right to play in nature.
    In this episode, Nicki Farrell & Vicci Oliver (co-founders of The Wildlings Forest School) talk about the elephant in the room when it comes to the potential consequences of neglecting insurance and why it will actually bring you freedom and peace once you have it all sorted.
    Nicki & Vicci share their experience on:
    💥Why not all insurance coverage is created equal
    💥 The importance of aligning your insurance with the unique risks
    💥The need to double-check that your insurer covers activities like working with unpredictable outdoor environments.
    💥Cutting through the complexity and confusion surrounding insurance coverage
    Tune in for this practical episode on the "Business Side" of nature play and how you can best protect your interests and those of the children in your care.

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    'Not This': Leaving Discontent Behind - Nicki's Moment of Change Nov 10, 2023

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    Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you're screaming internally, "Not this!"? You're not alone. Inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert's empowering post, this episode delves into Nicki's process of courageously saying ,'Not this,' and stepping away from situations that no longer served her and opting for a path of uncertainty over a life of discontent.
    Tune in and unleash the courage within you to say, "Not this."

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Balancing Entrepreneurship and Motherhood: Gill Howarth's Journey to Redefining "Success" Nov 06, 2023

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    How do you define success as a mother and business owner? What does it mean to find your threshold of "enoughness"?
    We are back this week with Gill Howarth, owner of Bornwise Education, as she uncovers her journey through the peaks and valleys of motherhood and entrepreneurship.
    For Full Show Notes Head To 👉https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/Balancing-Entrepreneurship-and-Motherhood

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Trusting Instincts in Teaching and Business: A Conversation with Gill Howarth Oct 31, 2023

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    Do you ever wonder what it takes to start a business while wrestling with the complexities of parenting young children?
    Join us as we delve deep into the journey of Gill Howarth, the founder of Born Wise Education, who remarkably embarked on her entrepreneurial expedition during her maternity leave - just like we did with Wildlings Forest School!
    Gill invites us into her world, sharing her story with honesty, courage, and inspiration.
    For Full Show Notes Head To 👉 https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/trusting-instincts-in-teaching-and-business-a-conversation-with-gill-howarth

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Carving Your Niche: Untapped Potentials in the Nature Play Industry Oct 24, 2023

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    Ever wondered how to package your passion for nature into a profitable venture?
    This week we're uncovering the untapped potentials in the Nature Play industry and translating your unique gifts into a viable business.
    We'll walk you through the diverse niches in the industry, from age-based businesses to corporate events, and even delve into the advantageous role of location in attracting success to your venture.
    It's tempting to mirror what others are doing, but we reveal why this could be a dangerous path and why harnessing your unique skills and passions is crucial.
    Full Show Notes Can Be Found At
    https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/carving-your-niche-untapped-potentials-in-the-nature-play-industry

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Mastering the Art of Education and Community Involvement with Narelle Dawson Oct 17, 2023

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    Get ready to be inspired as we journey into the heart of an exceptional early childhood education center with Narelle Dawson, the esteemed Director of Bribe Island Community Kindy.
    Narelle offers rare insights into leading a team that's been rated excellent four times in a row, a testament to their commitment, dedication, and unwavering focus on building meaningful relationships. She reveals the secrets behind their success and the transformative power of fostering a nurturing environment and maintaining a balanced focus on learning and growth.
    For Full Show Notes Head to👉 https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/mastering-the-art-of-education-and-community-involvement-with-narelle-dawson

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Unlocking the Power of Wild Business Partnerships With Nicki Farrell and Vicci Oliver Oct 11, 2023

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    Buckle up! We are spilling our secrets on how collaborations have been a game-changer in our Wild Play business and how they can be for you too!
    Ever wondered what makes a partnership thrive?
    Let us share our experience in business partnerships and what we'd do differently if we were starting a new business today.
    Full Show notes can be found here:
    https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/unlocking-the-power-of-wild-business-partnerships-with-nicki-farrell-and-vicci-oliver

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Building Community through Education: Woodline Primary's Success Story Sep 26, 2023

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    Have you ever wondered how an educational institution could place well-being at the heart of its ethos and practice?
    Join us for an eye-opening talk with Claire Bartlett, the founding Principal of Woodline Primary, as we discuss its journey from ideation to a growing community of students and families.
    Claire opens the door to Woodline's unique perspective on education. She highlights how the school's emphasis on connection, language, and individual attention fosters an environment that nurtures emotional intelligence. We also gain insight into the school's restorative practice and the role of families in the education process. Hear firsthand the challenges faced in setting up a school and the crucial part the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority played in ensuring Woodline met the approval requirements.
    For Full Show Notes Head To: https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/building-community-through-education-woodline-primary-s-success-story

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Beyond the Playground: Insights With Dr Peter Gray (Part Two) Sep 19, 2023

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    While playtime might seem straightforward, it's fraught with challenges and nuances that parents often overlook.
    In this podcast, we are joined again by researcher, author, and Professor Dr Peter Gray and today we are unraveling the intricacies of play and its influence on a child's growth.
    We discuss why simply taking your child to the park isn't the same as neighborhood play and the difference between 'play' and a 'playful approach to learning'.
    Join us for this enlightening conversation that promises insights that are sure to change how you perceive children's playtime.

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Play, Learn, Grow: Insights from Dr. Peter Gray Sep 12, 2023

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    Prepare to be captivated by this deep dive into the world of childhood play. In our latest episode, we have the esteemed pleasure of welcoming back Dr Peter Gray, a research professor of psychology and neuroscience at Boston College. With an impressive track record of studying play's importance, Dr Gray’s insights are sure to fascinate you as he unveils how play shapes children into responsible, creative, and socially adept individuals.
    Full Show Notes 👉 https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/Play-Learn-Grow-With-Dr-Peter-Gray

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    The Power Of Loose Parts Play With Dr Carla Gull Sep 06, 2023

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    The transformative power of parenthood gives many of us a renewed passion for the importance of advocating for our children's play needs.


    Today’s guest is no different, Dr. Carla Gull is an academic researcher, speaker, and environmental education program facilitator at Goshen College.


    In this episode we will be deep-diving into Dr. Carla’s research work around loose parts play and the importance of unexpected curiosity.


    For full show notes head to: https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/power-of-loose-parts-play-with-dr-carla


    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    From Boys To Men With Dr Arne Rubenstein Aug 29, 2023

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    Today, we are delighted to have Dr Arne Rubenstein back to answer your questions about the role of father figures and how to maintain meaningful connections during a boy's journey toward adulthood.

    Dr Arne is the CEO and Founder of the Rites of Passage Institute. He has over 30 years of experience as a medical doctor, counselor, speaker, workshop facilitator, and the proud father of two wonderful young men and a mentor to many others.

    For full show notes head to: https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/From-Boys-To-Men-With-Dr-Arne


    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Alone with Dr Kate Grarock Aug 23, 2023

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    Dr Kate Grarock is an Ecologist, Hiker, YouTube Creator, passionate storyteller, Mum and most recently, a participant on the incredibly popular SBS TV show, Alone Australia.
    Today, we’ll be talking all about her time on the survival show, the best and hardest parts, and her current ecology work and her tips and tricks for solo hiking – including her favourite hiking treat!

    For Full Show Notes Head To https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/Alone-With-Dr-Kate-Grarock



    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Put on Your Sensory Goggles with Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill Aug 07, 2023

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    At forest school, we often talk about how nature play is so important for our sensory development, but did you know that many of the developmental and behavioural challenges we see in children stem from our nervous system? In today's episode we scratch the surface of sensory integration, sensory processing and retained reflexes with Occupational Therapists, Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill.

    👉 Rachel and Jess share

    • About primitive reflexes
    • About retaining reflexes
    • What we can do at home to help this
    • Why we need sensory integration and the integration of primitive reflexes
    • The kinds of things would you notice in your child if they had retained primitive reflexes
    • The retained reflexes that are seen commonly in a classroom
    • About sensory processing disorders
    • Exercises, Strategies, and Tips to Help with SPD
    • Some of the myths around sensory processing
    • About diagnosis and how to identify them
    • How nature helps in integrating the senses
    • About sensory diets
    • That parents may notice their own bodies, behaviours or patterns and find out that they too have a sensory processing disorder
    • About working with families that have children with opposing sensory processing disorders

    👉 Opt In for a FREE Downloadable

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    @harkla_family
    @allthingssensorypodcast

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Bringing Play into Schools with Sarah Aiono Aug 01, 2023

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    Today we’re chatting to Sarah Aiono, international speaker, coach, teacher, researcher, CEO of Longworth Education and one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading play pedagogy experts all about the biological need for all humans to play, the need for us as parents and educators to slow down childhood, how the early academic pushdown is harming children and how Sarah and her passionate team help teachers implement evidence-based play pedagogy in their everyday classroom practices.

    👉 Sarah shares

    • Her journey to starting Longworth Education
    • About play advocacy
    • If teenagers do still biologically need play
    • About the Play Pedagogy Philosophy
    • That childhood needs to slow down
    • That childhood is not preparation for adulthood
    • Why we must challenge the rhetoric about meeting certain milestones
    • About the biological imperative that play is for children
    • Why play outside is so critical for children's development
    • How we can advocate for our children's strengths and passions, ensuring educators and schools recognise the diversity of children's knowledge and skills.

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    👉 Guest Details

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Low Demand Parenting with Amanda Diekman Jul 26, 2023

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    If you’re anything like us, the title of today’s episode, “Low Demand Parenting”, made you take a hopeful gasp and wonder if low-demand parenting could actually work for your family and take some of the weight and pressure of parenting off of your chest.

    Well, after chatting with Amanda Diekman, author and leading voice in the neurodiversity parenting movement, I can honestly say I felt some of that weight lift as she gave me and all our listeners permission to say, ‘It’s too hard right now” and let some things go.

    Amanda's wisdom and insight into the realities of parenting uniquely wired children hit a chord for me and I hope you too find the permission you may be seeking today to radically accept your child and family where you and they are at.

    For Full Show Notes Head To
    https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/low-demand-parenting


    When You're Ready, Here's How We Can Help You:

    1. Want to learn the "on the ground" skills you NEED to run children's activities with fire, water and hand tools? Bush Kindy Skills is for play workers, educators and aspiring forest school leaders. Apply now to get an invitation to our FREE training.
    2. Are you ready to create your own Wildly Successful Nature Play Business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to start your own Wild Business.
    3. Want to find your pur

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    How Biophilic Design Connects Us All - With Emma Healy & David Pratt Jul 18, 2023

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    What do you feel when you walk into a perfectly instagrammable Early Years setting, or when you see an education space wrapped in artificial turf?
    Today we’re chatting with husband and wife duo, architects and owners of Landings Studio, Emma Healy and David Pratt all about biophilic design, the benefits of it, what we can do instead of laying astro turf and immovable playgrounds, and how we can implement some of these ideas in our homes and early years settings.
    For Full Show Notes Head To
    https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/How-Biophilic-Design-Connects-Us-All


    When You're Ready, Here's How We Can Help You:

    1. Ready to learn tried and tested group management skills for children's activities in risky playscapes? Click here to access our recent masterclass and level up with Forest School Skills.
    2. Want to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Wondering how to navigate your outdoor learning environment with complete confidence? You need our $27 Nature Play Now Workshop and Bundle series (people constantly tell us they love this program and it's an absolute bargain! )


    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    It Takes A Village To Run A Forest School with Amanda England Jul 11, 2023

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    If you’ve ever been to one of our Brisbane Forest School sessions, you may have been lucky enough to meet today’s guest, Amanda England.


    Amanda is our Brisbane manager, friend, and business partner.

    On today’s podcast, Amanda is sharing her journey from preschool teacher to kickstarting our Wildlings Forest Kindy Program in Brisbane, Australia.
    Amanda will also share how investing her time and energy into building stakeholder relationships helped her successfully advocate for children and play in South East Queensland.

    For Full Show Notes Head To
    https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/it-takes-a-village-to-run-a-forest-school


    When You're Ready, Here's How We Can Help You:

    1. Want to learn the "on the ground" skills you NEED to run children's activities with fire, water and hand tools? Bush Kindy Skills is for play workers, educators and aspiring forest school leaders. Apply now to get an invitation to our FREE training.
    2. Are you ready to create your own Wildly Successful Nature Play Business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to start your own Wild Business.
    3. Want to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational v

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    The Journey Home With Nicki Farrell Jul 05, 2023

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    One of the biggest reasons for starting our own business was to be able to jump at opportunities when adventure called. It’s a great privilege to be able to do this and it’s not something we take for granted.

    This week on the podcast we are diving into Nicki’s recent unplanned 5-week road trip into the outback with her two homeschooled boys and dog in tow.

    The road schooling trip back to Nicki’s own childhood roots in South Australia.

    Were they new places to visit? No.

    Was it going to have the same awe and wonder that it had 30 years ago?

    Surprisingly, yes!

    For Full Show Notes Head To https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/the-journey-home-with-nicki-farrell



    When You're Ready, Here's How We Can Help You:

    1. Want to learn the "on the ground" skills you NEED to run children's activities with fire, water and hand tools? Forest School Skills is for play workers, educators and aspiring forest school leaders. Apply now to get an invitation to our FREE training.
    2. Are you ready to create your own Wildly Successful Nature Play Business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to start your own Wild Business.
    3. Want to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to f

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Are Your Kids Free Range? with Lenore Skenazy Jun 06, 2023

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    Imagine being labeled America’s worst mother just because you made the conscious decision to allow your child to experience some independence. If you haven’t heard Lenore Skenazy’s story or read her book Free Range Kids, today’s episode is a great introduction to the Free Range Children and Grow Wild movements.

    👉 Lenore shares

    • The incredible story that catapulted her into this movement.
    • Some of the most rewarding outcomes she has seen in her own life and in the families she has worked with
    • What free-range parenting really is
    • The biggest myths about it
    • How people can start incorporating its principles into their own parenting style
    • Her response to the critics of free-range parenting arguing that it is irresponsible or even dangerous
    • The biggest challenges that parents face when trying to give their kids more independence
    • How parents can overcome those obstacles
    • How you can incorporate safety into free-range parenting
    • About the "Let Grow" initiative
    • What she hopes to see from parents and families adopting this style in the years to come

    Full Show Notes Can Be Found Here:
    https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/free-range-kids


    When You're Ready, Here's How We Can Help You:

    1. Want to learn the "on the ground" skills you NEED to run children's activities with fire, water and hand tools? Wild School Skills is for play workers, educators and aspiring forest school leaders. Apply now to get an invitatio

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Dizzy Heights & How To Help Children Down May 30, 2023

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    Issac Newton once said “What goes up must come down”, but what on Earth are we supposed to do when children climb up too high and call out for help?


    Recently, we’ve witnessed several occurrences where tiny climbers reach great heights only to get stuck when it comes to getting back down to the ground.


    In today’s podcast episode, we are deep diving into the physiology behind this and what adults can do to coach children down from great heights.


    In this episode, we discuss:


    ✔️ Fear Of Heights vs. Height Vertigo

    ✔️The physiology behind “Height Vertigo” and its impact on the senses

    ✔️Our 4 top tips to respectfully coach children down from heights


    Full show notes for this episode can be found at:


    https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/dizzy-heights-and-how-to-get-down


    When You're Ready, Here's How We Can Help You:

    Playworkers, educators and aspiring forest school leaders. Apply now to get an invitation to our FREE training "The First Steps You Must Take Before Leading A Nature Immersion Program" and steal our signature Gather, Guide & Grow framework for starting your own Nature Immersion or Forest School Program https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/register


    Are you ready to create your own Wildly Successful Nature Play Business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to start your own Wild Business.


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    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Tree climbing, the forgotten playground. May 23, 2023

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    Tree climbing has always been a rite of passage. Whether it was the mango tree in the backyard or the massive jacaranda at the local park.


    Where there were trees…. there were children hanging from the branches.


    At least, that’s what is why like in our own childhood.


    But did you know that 1 in 4 Australian children have never climbed a tree?


    That’s a quarter of Australian children!


    Missing out on the pure joy, freedom, and learning experiences that come from being able to scale, swing and hang from nature's original jungle gym… the tree!


    Where did it all go wrong?


    In today's episode, we are sharing our tips on how you can help children climb trees safely and we are asking some tough questions about whether the presence of adults is actually hindering children’s ability to risk assess.


    In this episode, we discuss:


    ✔️ The shocking decline of tree climbing

    ✔️Our own experiences with being chastised for our children’s tree climbing

    ✔️Why you should not lift children into trees

    ✔️How to coach children’s climbing and what NOT to do

    ✔️Our game-changing tree-climbing advice for young children


    Full show notes for this episode can be found at:


    https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/tree-climbing-the-forgotten-playground


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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    If children’s work is play, what are the “right tools” for the job? May 16, 2023

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    ❌Newsflash: Risky Play isn’t as simple as giving children the old hammer from the rusty toolbox in the garage.


    In fact, doing that will probably cause more accidents and set everyone up for a negative experience.


    We used to think that ‘any’ hand tool was better than none.... until we saw some were too heavy, too bulky, and hindering the learning process for children.


    It was a bit like trying to eat soup with a fork. Rather frustrating for all involved.


    So today we will share with you the TOP THREE hand tools we believe every child and educator should be using to extend learning with loose parts and adventurous play.


    In this episode, we discuss:


    ✔️ Why less is more when it comes to resources and loose parts

    ✔️The benefits of child-size hand tools

    ✔️How learning injuries are a part of the process

    ✔️Top Three Hand Tools for young children (3-12 years)

    ✔️Additional Hand Tools for advanced learning (7-12 years)


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    Full show notes for this episode can be found at:
    https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/right-tools-for-the-job


    _____________________________________________________


    When You're Ready, Here's How We Can Help You: Want to learn the "on the ground" skills you NEED to run children's activities with fire, water and hand tools? Wild School Skills is for playwor

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Is Fashion Stifling Childhood? May 10, 2023

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    "Look, it has pockets!" said the child as they emptied the rocks, shells, and leaves from the pockets of their new skirt.


    And we have to admit, as grown women, we too have twirled in excitement when FINALLY finding a dress or skirt that can fit our wallets, phones, and car keys but it makes us ask the question...


    Are we letting "looks" get in the way of "life" and what kind of message is that sending to our children especially when that comes to nature play?


    In this episode, we discuss:


    ✔️Our experiences with children wearing inappropriate clothing in a nature play session and what are the best clothes and shoes to wear


    ✔️The adulteration of children's clothing


    ✔️Our thoughts on the gender discussion when it comes to clothing for boys and girls


    ✔️Why children need to feel free to move in their clothing and how this impacts their sensory experiences


    ✔️How dressing children in “hi-vis” vests sends the message that children are separate from nature


    Full show notes for this episode can be found at:

    https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/is-fashion-stifling-childhood


    When You're Ready, Here's How We Can Help You:

    1. Want to learn the "on the ground" skills you NEED to run children's activities with fire, water and hand

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Nature Education in Aotearoa with Celia Hogan Apr 24, 2023

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    Sometimes in life you meet people who’s experience and inspiration mirrors your own and that is what I feel about my guest today. Celia Hogan is the founder of Little Kiwis in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and we shared such a rich and inspiring chat today which I think you are going to love.

    👉 Celia Shares

    • Her journey that brought her to where she is today
    • About Little Kiwis Nature Play
    • Her inspiration to start her Wild Business
    • The nature play landscape in New Zealand?
    • How she embeds Maori culture in her programs
    • Why it is important to for children to have adventure in their lives
    • Why risk is essential in child development
    • The largest hurdles she has had to overcome in her nature play journey
    • The benefits of starting a nature play business in your community

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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    If You DON'T Play with Fire, You WILL Get Burned with Nicki and Vicci Apr 17, 2023

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    You’ve all heard the saying, ‘If you play with fire, you’re going to get burnt,' well we have another saying at Wildlings, and that’s, ‘If you don't play with fire you WILL get burnt.’ Today’s episode is all about why we must teach children fire safety.

    👉 Nicki and Vicci Share:

    • Some striking facts about fire danger in Australia and around the world
    • Why it is important to teach children about fire safety
    • The importance and power of fire and how to teach responsibility in children around fires
    • The harms of misusing fire in front of our children
    • Flow on effects of generations that don’t understand fire safety
    • About acknowledging First Nations uses of fire from an ecological perspective
    • That knowledge is power and how to equip yourself and your children to be fire savvy.

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    Learn more about our course offerings here

    👉 Guest Details

    Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell are adventurous nature play makers, risk-takers, children’s rights advocates and the co-founders of Wildlings Forest School. We are the hosts of the ‘Raising Wildlings’ podcast and we put the dirt back in childhood.

    During any Wildlings Forest School program, you are likely to find Wildlings up trees, sliding down mud slides, whittling with pocket knives, lighting fires and building rafts. We let kids, be kids - because children can’t learn to protect nature if they’ve never had a childhood in it.

    Wildlings Forest School Contact Details

    Website
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    Instagram

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Are You A 'Play Worker' Or 'Play Working' With Marc Armitage Apr 11, 2023

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    Imagine making play your life’s work. In today’s podcast, I talk with professional playworker and child advocate, Marc Armitage, who has done just that. We are chatting all about the role of adults and he asks us what is our agenda when it comes to providing play opportunities for children.

    👉 Marc Shares:

    • How his journey got started
    • How playwork differs from other approaches to working with children
    • That playwork is a unique way of connecting with children
    • How playworkers balance the need for children to have autonomy with the need to ensure their safety
    • The role of playworkers in play in developing and maintaining play environments
    • How playworkers can create play spaces that are open-ended and allow for a wide range of play opportunities
    • His definition of risky play
    • About the risky play diet.
    • Strategies to help children develop a sense of risk assessment and decision making when it comes to risky play
    • The new types of risky play
    • Why is it critical that we allow children the opportunity to play on their own terms
    • His favourite type of adventurous play

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    The Nature School Revolution with Joanna Griffith Apr 04, 2023

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    Nature schools are on the rise here in Australia and around the world and I am not just talking about Forest Schools like Wildlings. These schools have to follow Australian Curriculum, but are prioritising getting kids outside! Today I want to introduce Joanna Griffith from Kwoorabup Nature School in Western Australia.

    👉 Joanna Shares:

    • Her philosophy and the inspiration behind Kwoorabup Nature School
    • The significance of the land on which they learn and play
    • About the meaning of the school name, indigenous connection and what they are actively doing to embed indigenous perspectives at Kwoorabup
    • The importance of connecting with other changemakers in education
    • About her staff including what kind of teachers or mentors work with the children at Kwoorabup and the kind of training they have
    • The biggest challenges they face
    • Her favourite moments working with and observing the children and how she balances the administration side of her job and her involvement with the students

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    https://www.kwoorabup.wa.edu.au/
    https://www.facebook.com/KwoorabupNatureSchool
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    Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature
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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Your Mind on Music with Allison Davies - Part 2 Mar 27, 2023

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    Honestly, our kids get a rough go. What we often expect of them at a young age can far outweigh what their brain can actually manage — and we don’t even realise we’re doing it! Today we’re finishing our chat with Allison Davies.
    Today we’re chatting about the importance of predictability for children, Hyperactivity and her family’s journey from homeschooling to schooling.
    You can catch the first part of our conversation in last week’s episode.

    👉 Alli Shares

    • About Brain = Behavior
    • Why predictability in a child’s life is so important
    • What happens in the brain when it can predict
    • How to create more predictability in even the most chaotic environments
    • About Hyperactivity: why it happens and how to support your child’s hyperactivity without ever having to focus on its’ related behaviours
    • Her journey from homeschooling to schooling

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    Your Wild Business is a business kickstarter program like no other.
    Specifically designed for Teachers, Forest School Leaders, Outdoor Reccies and Early Years Educators who are are ready to leap into the big, wide world of business.

    If you want to take the guesswork out of starting from scratch and more importantly if you want to AVOID the three most common mistakes others have made when they started their nature play business - Head to

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Our Minds on Music with Allison Davies - PART 1 Mar 20, 2023

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    In this episode, we chat to former Neurologic Music Therapist Allison who stepped out of the allied health system after 16 years, and now focuses on enacting societal change by dismantling harmful musical myths. To get a sense of what Alli is all about, I thought I’d read one of her quotes which I love.
    ‘As a woman I was suppressed by the systems that told me to ‘be seen and not heard’, to ‘stop being hysterical’ and to ‘not give up my day job’ in response to my musical expression.
    Others were led to believe that not being able to play an instrument, sing in tune or access lessons meant they were ‘not musical’. Some were told to mime in the school choir. Many were punished for using their voice to speak up.
    These systems are coming to an end.
    AND WE ARE THE ONES DISMANTLING THEM.”
    Oof. Did you feel that? Yes? Then let’s chat to Alli about music and the brain, how to use music to help children regulate and how we are all musical. This is episode one of two of our chat together.

    👉 Alli Shares

    • About the connection between music and the brain
    • That music is a tool for healing
    • How we as parents and educators use music in different ways to help children regulate
    • Her work to dismantle the myth that people aren’t “musical”
    • Why we listen to music on repeat

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    Ki

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Don't Worry, Be Happy Kids with Jess Sanders Mar 17, 2023

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    Did you know that 1 in 14 children experience an anxiety disorder in Australia and that anxiety is becoming more and more prevalent in our youth? In this episode, we’re chatting with social worker and author, Jessica Sanders, about how to help our children wrangle their worries. We talk about what anxiety might feel like in children’s bodies, simple strategies for parents wanting to help their children manage anxiety and why it's important to start these conversations with children from a young age.
    👉 Jess Shares

    • What worry might feel like in a child’s body
    • Simple strategies for parents wanting to help their children manage anxiety
    • Why it's important to start these conversations with children from a young age
    • About her Guided Questions to help continue the conversation about children’s worries
    • What else she has in the pipeline
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    👉 Links and Resources

    www.jesssanders.com
    You can purchase Jess’ book from most book stores or Booktopia. She and we would love it if you could support your local indie bookstore!
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    Your Wild Business is a business kickstarter program like no other specifically designed for Teachers, Forest School Leaders, Outdoor Reccies and Early Years Educators who are are ready to leap into the big, wide world of business.

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Slowing and Settling Down with Meg Berryman Mar 06, 2023

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    Today, we’re chatting with Meg Berryman about remedial vs regenerative business, stewardship vs leadership, the new and calmer questions to ask ourselves about obtaining the elusive work life balance and how the sensitive ones are leading the way in finding our way back to regenerative culture. This one is for those who feel like listening to an episode where you will leave with a feeling of being settled.

    👉 Meg shares

    • What inspired her to write Wilder
    • Her unique perspective on “Healing”
    • The difference between working remedially versus working regeneratively
    • What powerful leadership demonstrates
    • About true balance
    • About reframing the things we fear
    • Why we are all over-working
    • That things take as long as they take
    • About the beauty of sensitivity
    • Why we need to connect to nature

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    Or on instagram: @megjberryman

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    👉 Guest Details

    Meg Berryman is a trauma-informed coach, yoga teacher, author and consultant seeding and teaching regenerative ways to live, lead, learn and do business. Centering embodiment, connection and sustainability in family, relationships and o

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    The Power of Nature Play with Dr. Kelsie Prabawa-Sear Feb 28, 2023

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    We all know that getting children outside is good for them, but that doesn't mean that everybody that works with/for children does. That is where organisations like Nature Play WA come in and why I have invited CEO and researcher, Dr. Kelsie Prabawa-Sear onto the podcast today to share why children really do need a childhood with play and nature and the challenges that we face trying to achieve our mission.
    👉 Kelsie Shares

    • How she found herself in this position including her influential mentours
    • The role of nature play in mental and physical health,
    • The benefits of nature play for physical, emotional and social development,
    • About learning through nature play
    • How nature play fosters growing connection to nature and community
    • Why we need to change the approach of design to appeal to a diverse population
    • That nature play has no age limit for developmental benefits
    • The value of unstructured play time in nature
    • The importance of of conservation

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    Contact Dr. Kelsie:
    kelsie@natureplaywa.org.au
    LinkedIn

    Dr Kelsie in the Press:
    Nature Play WA

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Wild Stories and Songs with Sara Ernst Feb 20, 2023

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    If there is one thing I know that brings us all together when we are outside with our families and children, its music. I was so excited to find our guest today who has created the most beautiful songs that are loved by children and adults! Today we will be speaking with Sara Ernst, all about her music and children’s books in nature!

    👉 Sara shares

    • How she has come to master the written word through stories and songs
    • About the importance of learning about nature through song
    • How her creativity was fostered as a child that has allowed her to explore this and make this a huge part of her adult life
    • About facilitating a nature playgroup
    • That music is a learning tool
    • Her favourite moments while sharing a song or stories
    • About her book, “Where is Wild?”
    • What inspired her to write about tricky people
    • The most challenging parts of pursuing her creativity into a business
    • Her advice she would give to people who host groups with children who may be hesitant or self conscious about singing in front of parents

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    Connect with Sara:
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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Teen Relationships 101 with Arsho Kalloghlian Feb 13, 2023

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    In this episode, we’re chatting with Psychotherapist, Arsho Kalloghlian, about all things teenage relationships: what Red flags to look out for in potential partners, the the difference between selfless giving and martyrdom and how to ask for what you need in a relationship respectfully. Come and join us for the info I wish I had as a lovestruck teen!

    👉 Arsho shares

    • Her backstory and how and why she ended up in Psychotherapy
    • Why she is called to help teenagers
    • How we can repair relationships with our teens
    • How teens can can create healthy relationships
    • Red flags teen need to be aware of in potential partners
    • About givers and takers
    • About how to ask for what we need
    • The impact of social media and reality TV on teens
    • About building relationships between parents and young teens
    • The importance of communication, modeling and intrinsic motivation
    • About her offerings for teens, parents and schools

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    👉 Links and Resources
    www.grassrootsapproach.com.au
    Book Reccs:
    How to Love Your Marriage by Eve Eschner Hogan

    Learn more about our flagship course Your Wild Business

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Mum's Guide to 'Raised Good' with Tracy Gillett Feb 06, 2023

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    In this episode, we’re talking with Tracy Gillett , founder, writer and advocate behind the award-winning blog, Raised Good - a guide to natural parenting in the modern world. And today we’re chatting about punishments, time outs and rewards and why conditional parenting doesn’t work.

    👉 Tracy shares

    • Her journey to starting Raised Good.
    • The best and worst parts of owning her own business
    • The problem with time outs, spanking, consequences, threats, rewards and bribes.
    • What we can do to build our relationship with our children and nurture that connection so that we don’t lose the power to parent
    • How this kind of relationship helps children become problem solvers
    • How being a problem solver builds resilience, helps them develop a moral conscience, and encourages taking responsibility for their actions
    • How this kind of positive parenting encourages healthy brain development
    • That parents are not here to make other adults feel better about themselves
    • That the only parenting critic that matters is your child
    • Her favourite speakers from the Raised Good Summit

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    https://raisedgood.com/
    @raisedgood
    Learn from Tracey

    Learn more about Wild Business HERE!

    Guest Details

    Tracy is a

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Cultivating a Healthier Parent- Child Relationship with Psychologist Dr. Martha Deiros Collado Jan 30, 2023

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    In today's episode, I’m joined by the beautiful Psychologist, Dr Martha Deiros Collado. If you don’t already follow her on instagram, now is the time to start. Her mission is to make the science of psychology accessible to all and support parents to see their child behind the behaviour. She distills big topics into simple ideas and actionable strategies to support you every day, with your family.

    👉 Dr. Martha shares

    • About compliance vs speaking up
    • That if we want children to stand up to peer pressure, we need to allow them to question our authority and listen/validate their emotions
    • Why children can't self-regulate and how they process emotions
    • About children showing respect and saying please and thank you
    • Why we should try to avoid watching our children in distress
    • What to say instead of 'don’t'
    • About transitioning children to school
    • After school routines and rituals
    • About parenting as a unique relationship

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    Instagram
    The Confident Parent Course
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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    This One is For the Dads with Sam Patterson Jan 23, 2023

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    In this episode, it’s all about the Dad’s as we chat to Sam Patterson of All Time Dads who tells us how Dads can flick the switch between work and life so they can be present with their family for the moments that count. If you’re a father or have a partner or co-partner who wants some tips on how to be more present with your family, then this is the episode for you.

    👉 Sam shares

    • His story that led him to where he is today
    • His motivation for this work
    • The dynamics of the provider role
    • The biggest regret of a dying man
    • The importance of a great routine in showing up at your best for your family
    • How to set effective work-life boundaries
    • The tactics we can use to switch off when we need to

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    www.wildlingsforestschool.com/wild-business

    👉 Guest Details

    Sam helps family conscious dads to flick the switch between work and life so they can be present for the moments that count.

    Wildlings Forest School Contact Details

    Website

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Unconditional Parenting with Alfie Kohn Jan 17, 2023

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    Happy New Year and Welcome back to season 4 of the Raising Wildlings Podcast!
    In this episode, I get to chat with Alfie Kohn, the author of my all-time favourite parenting book, Unconditional Parenting.

    👉 Alfie shares

    • What he means by ‘unconditional parenting’
    • What unconditional parenting looks like
    • Why we need to ask ourselves hard questions about our motives for wanting our children to behave a certain way
    • The downfalls of punishment and what to do instead
    • The counter productive impacts of rewards
    • The different harmful methods of control used on children
    • Three alternatives to praising your children
    • The importance of ethical development

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    👉 Links and Resources
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    Book Reccs: Unconditional Parenting
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    Guest Details

    Alfie Kohn writes and speaks widely on human behavior, education, and parenting. The author of fourteen books and hundreds of articles, he lectures at education conferences and universities as well as to parent groups and corporations. Kohn’s criticisms of competition and rewards have been widely discussed and debated, and he has been described

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    2022 Wrap Up with Nicki and Vicci Dec 20, 2022

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    It’s the end of the year here at Wildlings, so come and join us for our wrap up of 2022. Our highest highs, our lowest lows and some big news about next year.

    👉 Nicki and Vicci Share:

    • Some epic podcast stats! Thank you for being a part of this journey with us!
    • Their big business wins for 2022
    • How their roles have changed shape over this year
    • The importance of listening to your body
    • Their proudest achievements
    • What they are looking forward to!

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    👉 Episodes Referred To
    Free To Learn with Peter Gray

    Guest Details

    Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell are adventurous nature play makers, risk-takers, children’s rights advocates and the co-founders of Wildlings Forest School. We are the hosts of the ‘Raising Wildlings’ podcast and we put the dirt back in childhood.

    During any Wildlings Forest School program, you are likely to find Wildlings up trees, sliding down mud slides, whittling with pocket knives, lighting fires and building rafts. We let kids, be kids - because children can’t learn to protect nature if they’ve never had a childhood in it.

    Wildlings Forest School Contact Details

    Website

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Non-Violent Communication for Families with Kate Raffin Dec 12, 2022

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    A little while ago, Nicki and I attended a three day Non-Violent Communication workshop which started us on a journey to better understand ourselves, our needs and to get curious when it comes to conflict and uncomfortable conversations. Today I invited our NVC facilitator Kate Raffin to the podcast to chat about the power of Non-Violent Communication.

    👉 Kate shares

    • How she learned about Marshall Rosenberg's work with NVC
    • The benefits from learning the skills behind NVC
    • NVC basics
    • Being specific about our language is a big part of NVC.
    • The difference between thinking and feeling
    • When NVC can turn tough conversations into a chance for connection
    • The benefits of doing a workshop as opposed to just reading about it
    • How NVC helps our family relationships
    • How NVC has changed her life

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    👉 Links and Resources

    www.hearttalkmatters.com

    https://www.3cr.org.a u/freedomofspecies/episode-201610021300/non-violent-communication-animal-advocates-catherine-cadden

    https://babatree.org/

    https://workthatreconnects.org/

    👉 Guest Details

    Whether we're walking in the beautiful pristine Kakadu National P

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Saying YES to Wild Business with Wild Little Raven Founders, Chloe and Zea Dec 06, 2022

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    In this episode, we’re chatting with Chloe Kilgus and Zea Helman, some of our Wild Business clients and now co-founders of their very own Nature Play Business, Wild Little Raven in Jindabyne.

    👉 Chloe and Zea Share

    • Their background and what led them to this path
    • All about Wild Little Raven
    • How their degrees have shaped their programs
    • The role of Eco Sciences in their business
    • How parents can foster eco friendly children
    • What inspired them to take the leap
    • The best and worst parts of owning a nature play business

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    Connect with Wild Little Raven
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    If you’ve curious about how to start your own Wild Business like Wildlings or Wild Little Raven, you can jump onto our website at any time and watch our free Masterclass all about The 3 Most Common Mistakes People Make When Starting A Nature Play Business & How To Avoid Them HERE
    👉 Guest Details

    Chloe passionately believes that allowing our children time to connect in nature is the best healing we can do for ourselves and the earth. She loves nothing more than spending time outdoors with her children as together they nurture a sense of iden

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Wild Business Ripple Effects with Tamieka Vasile Nov 28, 2022

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    The scope of the Nature Play Industry is huge and in today’s episode we chat with Environeers founder, Tamieka Vasile.

    👉 Tamieka shares

    • Her story
    • All about Little Environeers
    • The kind of programs she runs
    • Her inspiration to start her business
    • About the importance of adventure in children's lives
    • The role that sustainability takes at Little Environeers
    • What makes her unique compared to others in the industry
    • The hardest part of starting your business
    • The best part about owning a nature play business
    • The benefits of starting a nature play business in your community

    👉 Opt In for FREE Downloadables

    👉 Resources & References

    Environeer's Website
    Instagram @Littleenvironeers

    Take 3 for the Sea
    Know Your Country

    Raising Wildlings Listener Perks:
    Mention Wildlings on enquiry at Environeers and get 50% off a casual Playgroup Session!
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    Your Wild Business is a business kickstarter program like no other.

    Specifically designed for Teachers, Forest School Leaders, Outdoor Reccies and Early Years Educators who are are ready to leap into the big, wide world of business.

    If you want to take the guesswork out of starting from scratch and more importantly if you want to AVOID the three most common mistakes others have made when

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Red Flags for Teachers with Nicki Farrell Nov 21, 2022

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    In this episode, we are talking about red flags for teachers that shouldn’t be the norm. Now, if you aren’t 100% sold on your career in education, then this episode might just be for you.

    👉 Nicki shares

    • Her story and why she felt so frustrated
    • The realities of teaching
    • The role bribery and coercion play in traditional schools
    • How her teaching career impacted her relationships with her own children
    • The true discrepancy between the cost of childcare and the privilege of working
    • The different modalities that she explored when doing her research
    • Why ‘Unschooling’ makes sense to her
    • About the pleasure of helping people move out of the system and into their passion
    • Why you should embark on your own adventure and start a nature play business today!

    👉 Opt In for FREE Downloadables

    👉 Links and Resources
    Your Wild Business is a business kickstarter program like no other.

    Specifically designed for Teachers, Forest School Leaders, Outdoor Reccies and Early Years Educators who are are ready to leap into the big, wide world of business.

    If you want to take the guesswork out of starting from scratch and more importantly if you want to AVOID the three most common mistakes others have made when they started their nature play business - Head here and check out our exclusive training to get you started on the right path towards your wild business journey.

    We will also share with you our proven seed, sprout, blossom framework that will help YOU create a nature play business deeply rooted in community, values and purpose. Head to www.wildlingsforestschool.com/wild-business to check it out.

    Wildlings Forest School Contact Details

    Website

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Risky Business or Risk Benefits? with Nicki Farrell Nov 14, 2022

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    In this episode, we’re talking about why we don’t use risk assessments and what we use instead. Controversial, I know!! But don’t worry, we promise we’re not just reckless cowgirls!

    👉 Nicki Shares

    • How the system works
    • Why educators dislike writing risk assessments
    • About the fear of litigation
    • Why children need risk
    • Lifelong benefits of a risky childhood
    • Why the benefits need to be considered in a risk assessment
    • Values of a balanced assessment
    • The power of children’s voices

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    👉 Links and Resources
    If you are looking to begin your own nature play business, then you will definitely want to check out our signature online course Your Wild Business, where we go into our Risk Benefit Assessment in immense detail. Yes, we give you a blank template but even better, we also give you a fully completed Risk Benefit Assessment that covers all things Nature Play. It’s just one of 36 different lessons across 3 separate modules and covers everything from getting insurance, over 30 completed policy and procedures, we give you every software program we use to automate our business to give us more time to spend outdoors ourselves, essentially, everything we’ve learnt the hard way over the past 5.5 years. It’s a Nature Play business kickstarter program like no other specifically designed for Teachers, Forest School Leaders, Outdoor Reccies and Early Years Educators who are are ready to leap into the big, wide world of business.

    We’ll be opening the next round of our course at the end of November and we will be offering some free training in the lead up. If you’re keen to join our growing group of changemakers or just curious at what this entails, you can head to www.wildlingsforestschool.com/wild-business to join the waitlist to be on your way creating a nature play business deeply rooted in community, values and purpose

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Hear Us Out: Prison VS School with Nicki Farrell Nov 07, 2022

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    We have a controversial one for you today, especially if you work in education, because today we’re talking about the ways in which prisons and schools are similar and how in at least one way, prisons are better. Buckle in friends, we’re in for an emotional ride!

    👉 Nicki Shares

    • Her experience of enlightenment when her students helped her see the similarities in the prison and school system
    • Examples of how the two compare
    • Peter Gray’s take on this topic
    • How schools “enclose”
    • The origins of school and how it failed to embrace different approaches
    • `How schools harm culture
    • Times are changing, school are not
    • Management and control practices in schools and questions if this is the best model
    • Why learning at home was so hard and what it revealed about the school system
    • Myths about learning
    • The difference between school and education
    • Startling stats about time outdoors in schools compared to prisons
    • How the shift will happen

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    👉 Links and Resources
    Intro to Unschooling Course
    Studies Cited
    Children are bored and tired
    Screen Time vs Outdoor Time
    * Please let us know if you want any other cites/sources for any of

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Reframing BIG Emotions with Aware Parenting with Steph Fleeton Oct 31, 2022

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    There are so many women out there who are taking the lesser worn path that combines purpose, the needs of our families and the needs of our community through the creation of a heart centered business, and today I am joined by Steph Fleeton, founder of Spirited Hearts, who is one such change maker.

    👉 Steph shares

    • Her journey that took her to this place in life
    • About Aware Parenting
    • A surprising way that our body detoxes stress hormones
    • The importance of letting children work through big emotions
    • There are no “bad” emotions
    • What inspired her to homeschool
    • How Spirited Hearts came to be
    • About Non-Violent Communication and how it can transform your relationships
    • The role of nature in her programs
    • Strategies for handling triggering behavior

    👉 Opt In for Free Downloadables

    👉 Links and Resources
    Connect with Spirited Hearts
    Website
    Instagram
    Spirited Hearts: the Podcast with Steph Fleeton

    Steph has been a guest on:
    The Aware Parenting Podcast
    Mind Body Parenting Podcast

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    From Wild Biz to Wild Author with Brooke Davis from Your Wild Books Oct 24, 2022

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    In this episode, we’re chatting Brooke Davis owner and author of Your Wild Books about her journey from owning her own nature play business, Your Wild Imagination, to author of seven books.

    👉 Brooke shares

    • About her business, Your Wild Imagination
    • About Your Wild Books
    • Her journey to finding this work
    • The importance of the ‘best kind of play’ - child led and intrinsically motivated
    • The beauty of Nature Crafting and how it is for EVERYONE
    • The power of Kickstarter
    • About nature play and mental health
    • How nature play and craft can help us learn about perseverance and 'failure'

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    👉 Links and Resources
    Your Wild Books Website
    Connect with Your Wild Books
    Facebook
    Instagram
    Connect with her Photographer, Megan, on Instagram
    Subscribe to her newsletter for free resources including nature craft activities, mindful colouring, mazes and crosswords from our Activity Books, as well as Christmas crafts.
    GET YOUR WILD BOOKS HERE!
    Code for 10% off - RAISINGWILDLINGS10
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    Your Wild Busin

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Citizen Science and Sustainable Stewardship with Jodi Salmond Oct 17, 2022

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    When children form a close connection with nature, they become the next stewards of the earth. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Jodi Salmond from Reef Check, an organisation using citizen science to inspire positive action for our reefs and oceans.

    👉 Jodi Shares

    • Her background and how she became the person she is today, a champion for our oceans
    • How a childhood in nature sets kids up for stewardship
    • About Reef Check and their mission
    • The importance of a global standard to monitor reef health
    • The impact of citizen science
    • How we can get involved
    • About our local reefs and why they are so unique
    • Memorable diving moments
    • About microplastics and what we can do at home to help

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    👉 Links and Resources

    Connect with Jodi and Reef Check
    LinkedIn
    Facebook
    Instagram

    Reef Check Website

    Hear more from Jodi on the Ocean Protect Podcast
    ______
    Your Wild Business is a business kickstarter program like no other specifically designed for Teachers, Forest School Leaders, Outdoor Reccies and Early Years Educators who are are

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Part 2: Culture, Creativity and Community with Nikita Fitzpatrick Oct 10, 2022

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    PART 2
    In this two part episode, we’re chatting with Nikita Fitzpatrick, owner and creator of New Dreaming Art, about her journey to becoming a First Nations artist and business owner, cultural awareness, appropriation and how to connect with your own First Nations community.

    👉 Nikita Shares

    • Her background and heritage
    • How New Dreaming Art came to be
    • How creating art helps her in her everyday life
    • About the creative space of teaching
    • The vision of New Dreaming Art
    • How her art makes her feel
    • Where she draws her inspiration for teaching from
    • The most important part of her lessons
    • How she feels about non-first nations teaching indigenous art and education
    • The best ways to connect and help local First Nations communities
    • The hardest and best parts of running a business as a mother
    • About the balance of business and motherhood

    👉 Opt In for FREE Downloadables

    👉 Links and Resources
    Connect with Nikita:
    New Dreaming Art Website
    New Dreaming Art Facebook
    Insta @new_dreaming_art

    Sign up your school for local First Nations cultural educators
    Please sign this petition to raise the age of juvenile detention from 10 to 14 years
    Donate hygiene/beauty products to

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Part 1: Culture, Creativity and Community with Nikita Fitzpatrick Oct 10, 2022

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    PART 1
    In this two part episode, we’re chatting with Nikita Fitzpatrick, owner and creator of New Dreaming Art, about her journey to becoming a First Nations artist and business owner, cultural awareness, appropriation and how to connect with your own First Nations community.

    👉 Nikita Shares

    • Her background and heritage
    • How New Dreaming Art came to be
    • How creating art helps her in her everyday life
    • About the creative space of teaching
    • The vision of New Dreaming Art
    • How her art makes her feel
    • Where she draws her inspiration for teaching from
    • The most important part of her lessons
    • How she feels about non-first nations teaching indigenous art and education
    • The best ways to connect and help local First Nations communities
    • The hardest and best parts of running a business as a mother
    • About the balance of business and motherhood

    👉 Opt In for FREE Downloadables

    👉 Links and Resources
    Connect with Nikita:
    New Dreaming Art Website
    New Dreaming Art Facebook
    Insta @new_dreaming_art

    Sign up your school for local First Nations cultural educators
    Please sign this petition to raise the age of juvenile detention from 10 to 14 years
    Donate hygiene/beauty products to

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Mum's Mental Health Matters with Carla Anderson Oct 07, 2022

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    Today I’m joined by clinical psychologist, Carla Anderson, who understands the importance of supporting parents during the perinatal period and has some helpful tips for both new parents and our wider village.

    👉 Carla Shares:

    • Her background and what brought her to this work
    • The vision of Perinatial Child and Family Hub
    • The biggest barriers parents face while seeking out help
    • The causes of stress and anxiety in parents today
    • How Social Media impacts parenting in this modern age
    • About maternal separation anxiety
    • About attachment theory
    • How do we communicate effectively to our partners
    • How to navigate through all the different information on parenting
    • *Trigger Warning* About parental grief and how we can best support our friends or get support for ourselves

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    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Holistic Herbal Healing at Home with Cat Green Sep 19, 2022

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    In this episode, we’re chatting with our dear friend, Cat Green, all about how to introduce your kids to herbs and basic herbal skills, her top 3 herbal remedies to always have on hand in family homes, how to get kids involved in wildcrafting, including basic safety rules, and how to create a family culture of holistic herbal healing.

    👉 Cat Shares

    • About fostering nature connection through herbal remedies
    • How to introduce kids to herbs and basic herbal skills
    • The top 3 remedies to always have on hand in family homes
    • Simple herbal recipes and how to make them
    • How to get your kids involved in wildcrafting, including basic safety rules
    • About ethical foraging
    • How to create a family culture of holistic herbal healing
    • How to get started using natural remedies as a mom - even when you're totally new

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    Everyday Empowered Website
    Check out her Herbal Starter Kit
    Come check out Sunny Coast HerbFest
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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Ngamumu - For Mothers with Lia Pa’apa’a Sep 12, 2022

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    In this episode, we’re chatting with artist, creative producer and co-creator of Ngamumu (For Mothers) Lia Pa’apa’a about how to support mothers and their babies through Arts & Cultural practice during the first 1000 days.

    👉 Lia shares

    • What her work in arts and cultural practice looks like
    • Her journey to this work
    • How Ngamumu came to be
    • The importance of creative and cultural connections and practice, especially in young people
    • About her ancestral diet
    • About food as a frontier war tactic
    • How post-colonial places have lost ancient wisdom about the birthing process and in turn, created birth trauma
    • About bringing culture to the forefront of your child's development through food, play and values.
    • How motherhood has impacted her projects
    • The importance of the intergenerational aspect of Ngamumu
    • About Ngamumu’s ability to curate their babies and their own experiences during this sacred time of the first 1000 days by tapping into their ancestral and creative practices.
    • Where her work is headed in the future

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Tell Your Daughters with Natalie Stokell Sep 08, 2022

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    In todays episode, we are going to be talking all about the sex education. So just a little prewarning, if you have yet to start this conversation with your family, it may be the time to pop in those earphones to put this podcast on privacy mode. It’s an important topic, so join me as we reframe the way sex education needs to look for our modern times.

    👉 Natalie Shares

    • Her own sexual education experience
    • How “Tell your Daughters” got started
    • Pleasure anatomy vs reproductive anatomy
    • Feeling based sex education vs fear based sex education
    • The nuances of consent
    • About her parent survey and the results so far
    • Where our children are getting their sex education
    • About the terms privacy and secrecy
    • How we can approach the porn conversation
    • If sex education in schools encourages grooming
    • When we should have ‘the talk’
    • How the understanding of anatomy diversity has been censored

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
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    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Creating Calmer Kids with Helen Boniface Aug 29, 2022

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    When little people are overwhelmed, it is our job to share our calm, not join in the chaos.
    - L.R. Knost.
    Well, how do we actually do that in today’s modern world? That is what Helen Boniface from Calmer Kids is talking about on today’s episode.

    👉 Helen shares

    • How a stress response impacts the body
    • The beauty of breath
    • Why learning and wellbeing cannot be separated
    • What happens to us internally when we experience anxiety
    • About the tolerance window
    • About co-regulation and how can it help our children
    • How we can make meditation with children work
    • Her observations from working with children and teaching mindfulness and yogi practices.
    • Key micro actions and questions we can ask ourselves before reacting to the situation when we are having a moment with our children
    • How we can create a habit of mindfulness with our children and ourselves when we overwhelmingly feel pressed to find time for anything
    • Why wellbeing is important for everyday - managing emotions, meltdowns and anxiety

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    10 Steps to Develop Great Learners with John Hattie Aug 22, 2022

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    In this episode, we find out what it takes to make a great learner with the help of the very well known education expert and researcher, John Hattie.
    👉 John Shares

    • About his book, 10 Steps to Develop Great Learners and where the research has been drawn from and the aim of writing the book
    • How he narrowed it down to 10
    • What works BEST to increase learning (in schools).
    • About the 10 mind frames
    • Why it is so important to let kids be kids and fully experience their childhood in the present moment
    • What a Listening Parent is
    • The three main components of executive functioning
    • The power of feedback
    • How to frame struggle and failure
    • About the Matthew Effect
    • About the presence of dignity of risk
    • How to trust our children
    • What to do when you don’t know what to do
    • Why children lose the excitement in learning
    • How to improve wellbeing in schools
    • Why we still have homework
    • Why you must choose a teacher, not a school
    • The Goldilocks principle of Expectation and Encouragement
    • How to promote a ‘language of learning’ in the home

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    👉 Links and Resources
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    VISIBLE LEARNING: 10 STEPS TO DEVELOP GREAT LEARNERS

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Wildhood for Childhood with Laura Matthews Aug 15, 2022

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    In this episode, we’re chatting with Laura Matthews from Wildhood Bush Kindy in Wooloongong, NSW about the hurdles and perks of starting your own Wild Business.

    👉 Laura shares

    • Her journey from nannying, to event management to owning her own Wild Business.
    • All about Wildhood Bush Kindy programs
    • What makes Wildhood unique
    • Why she decide to take the leap to purchase our Intro to Bush Kindy course and start her own Wildhood Bush Kindy
    • The benefits she has seen in the children in her programs
    • The hardest part of starting Wildhood
    • The best parts of owning a Wild business

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    Wildhood Website
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    Intro to Bush Kindy Online Course
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    Books:
    Your Wild Child and Your Wild Imagination by Brooke Davis

    Laura's Details

    I help children and families to fully immerse themselves in nature so they can build a life-long love of the outdoors. People are attracted to my brand be

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    This One is for the Women with Rachael Rose Aug 08, 2022

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    In this episode, we’re talking with women's circle facilitator, doula and small business mentor for mums, the fabulous Rachael Rose.

    👉 Rachael Rose Shares:

    • About her story and how she helps women
    • About women's circles, pregnancy & mothers circles and their impact on modern day revillaging
    • How we can create community and heal through storytelling and sharing.
    • Her creative expansion through Motherhood
    • How the education system is similar to the maternity system.
    • The scariest and hardest things about starting her own business
    • Why she has chosen to be so open about money and why she feels it important to do so
    • How she cycles money to mums
    • About homebirth and homeschooling stereotypes and how you don't need to be a certain kind of person to want to do either
    • Her family’s approach to homeschooling

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Regenerative Rites of Passage with Dr. Arne Rubinstein Aug 01, 2022

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    In this episode, we’re talking to Dr Arne Rubinstein about Rites of Passage and why they’re so important, how to create them and when to know your children or yourself might be ready for one.

    👉 Dr. Arne Rubenstein shares

    • About his journey and how he ended up here, creating the business of Rites of Passage
    • The five main issues most men are dealing with
    • The true meaning of a Rite of Passage
    • How Rites of Passage are regenerative
    • What Rites of Passage used to look like and how and why has that changed
    • Why our children, here in Australia, and across a western world, need Rites of Passages
    • The types of Rites of Passage he offers
    • How everyone can bring these Rites of Passage in at home
    • About the need for these Rites of Passage to be gendered, approximately aged based, milestone based, ect.

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    The Making of Men by Dr. Arne Rubinstein

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    Archtypes of Initiation – Robert Moore
    King Warrior Magician Lover - Robert Moore
    A Fortunate Life – AB Facey
    Soulcraft – Bill Plotkin

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    How to Nourish and Fuel Your Family with Nutritionist Adelle Rutch Jul 25, 2022

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    Do you get confused with the messages around food and nutrition when it comes to feeding your Wildlings? In todays episode we are joined by Nutritionist, Adelle Rutch, who open the conversation up about nutrition for kids, family foods, what to pack for a wildlings session, how to cope with “fussiness.”

    👉 Adelle Shares

    • Her background and how she came to focus on active families and their individual needs
    • Her inspiration for becoming a Nutritionist
    • Where the gaps and misinformation are in our understanding of food nutrition
    • How to fuel our growing families
    • Her take on supplements
    • Some signs to look out for in our children that indicate certain deficiencies
    • Nutrition tips for active outdoor children
    • Snack ideas for children on the go or on an outdoor adventure
    • Sustainable food ideas and tips
    • About the barriers or negative emotions around eating and our language around food and nutrition
    • Tips for ‘fussy eaters’
    • About greenwashing

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    Eat For You - Vision
    Eat For You - Gives Back 50% of Profit
    Eat For You Team Profiles

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Deep Dive into the Child's Brain with Nathan Wallis - Neuroscientist Jul 20, 2022

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    In this episode, we’re chatting to Aotearoa’s renowned neuroscience educator, Nathan Wallis all about how to engage the brain, the problem with early literacy and numeracy, the importance of the first 1000 years and homeschool vs schooling.

    👉 Nathan Shares

    • The role of disposition
    • About the structure of the brain and the four brains
    • How numeracy and literacy in the early years alters limbic (emotional) brain development
    • Where the gap is between what educators and researchers know about learning and the academic pushdown in the early years
    • The importance of helping the mainstream school system trust the child, not the data
    • What the research says about the discrepancy of the ages of children learning to read
    • Why parents shouldn't fear their children will be left behind if we don’t focus heavily on academics.
    • How the mental health crisis has resulted from misunderstanding a child's development
    • The difference in the outcomes of schooling vs homeschooling

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    Find him on You Tube

    Seen on TV:
    Documentary “All in the Mind”
    Co-host of the TV Series “The Secret life of Girls”

    Book Recommendations:

    The Boy who was Raised as a Dog - Bruce D Perry
    Whole Brained Child - Daniel

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Help Teens Shine From Within with Amanda Rootsey Jul 12, 2022

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    In this episode, we’re chatting to Amanda Rootsey about teenagers and how to help them Shine from Within.

    👉 Amanda shares

    • Her story and how she got involved in helping teen girls
    • Tips on how to help guide our children through their teenage years
    • Tips on how to help validate our teens big feelings
    • How Shine From Within Online Academy has really helped many teens through the pandemic
    • The importance of mentoring

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    My Body is Not an Apology
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    Three months free for Raising Wildlings Listeners with this link!!

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    👉 Guest Details

    Amanda Rootsey (she/her) is a Hay House author (

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Our North West Adventures, Misadventures and Learnings Jun 20, 2022

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    In this episode, Vicci and Nicki chat about all their 11 day camping adventure to the remote North West Island with a group of 45 people, their adventures, misadventures and what they took away from the trip.
    We talk about:

    • What filled our cup
    • The logistics of getting there and communal cooking
    • The adventures on the Great Barrier Reef
    • The misadventures (including a chopper ride for one family, a coastguard ride for Nicki and an emergency visit) and what we learnt from them
    • How we knew our business would be fine with us both away because we encourage: Knowledge sharing and building people's confidence - which is like incorporating forest schooling philosophies into our business

    With the main tips of:

    • Don't keep all the knowledge. Skill share and build up the people around you
    • Don't hold off on doing the things that bring you joy! Make time for your priorities in life
    • Don't let a lack of 'experience' be a barrier. Expand on people's deep passions and watch them fly!

    If you’re a regular around here at Raising Wildlings then you’ll know that we are all about taking the road less traveled but… sometimes you also need a map to know where you’re going!

    So, if you’re someone who works with children, believe us when we say that starting your own Nature Play Business will lead you to some of your GREATEST teaching moments.

    But to get to those moments, you’ll need to pull up your bootstraps and get to work. So let us guide you on those first important steps on your journey!

    Join our FREE 4 Day Ch

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Red Flags to Green Lights with Nicki and Vicci Jun 13, 2022

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    In this episode, we are talking about how to turn workplace red flags into business green lights.

    👉 Vicci and Nicki Share

    • The importance of living within our values
    • The story that highlighted the importance of this in their lives
    • The strong values that flow in every aspect of their business
    • The importance of authenticity
    • Their perspective on “the system”
    • Why we need to trust children and let them be individuals
    • How they learned to say no
    • How they turned their red flags into their ideal business
    • What they focused on when starting Wildlings Forest School
    • How you can do the same!

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    YOU CAN DO IT TOO!
    Join our FREE 4 Day Challenge to start your own wildly successful Nature Play Business! And let’s get you on your way to where you want to go! You’ve got the GREEN LIGHT!

    Head to www.wildlingsforestschool.com/wild-business to register!

    👉 Guest Details

    Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell are adventurous nature play makers, risk-takers, children’s rights advocates and the co-founders of Wildlings Forest School. We are the hosts of the ‘Raising Wildlings’ podcast and we put the dirt back in childhood.

    During any Wildlings Forest School program, you are likely to find Wildlings up trees, sliding down mud slides, whittling with pocket knives, lighting fires and building rafts. We let kids, be kids - because children can’t learn to protect nature if they’ve never had a childhood in it.

    Wildlings Forest School Contact Details

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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    How to Feel Supported as an Education Trailblazer with Nicki and Vicci Jun 06, 2022

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    In this episode, we are talking about how to feel supported when you’re an education trailblazer.

    👉 Nicki and Vicci Discuss

    • Why it is hard to be a trailblazer
    • How they became trail blazers
    • The challenges of this niche industry
    • Qualities that help trailblazers succeed
    • The role of gratitude
    • Why it is important to push the boundaries of the nature play industry

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    Learn more about our flagship course Wild Business

    Guest Details

    Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell are adventurous nature play makers, risk-takers, children’s rights advocates and the co-founders of Wildlings Forest School. We are the hosts of the ‘Raising Wildlings’ podcast and we put the dirt back in childhood.

    During any Wildlings Forest School program, you are likely to find Wildlings up trees, sliding down mud slides, whittling with pocket knives, lighting fires and building rafts. We let kids, be kids - because children can’t learn to protect nature if they’ve never had a childhood in it.

    Wildlings Forest School Contact Details

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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Why We Hate The Word Teacher Jun 01, 2022

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    Ok, so hate is a strong word, but in this episode we talk about the connotations the word Teacher has in our minds, why we prefer other terms and what they are.
    We talk about:

    • Our favourite mentors
    • How the term mentor is more informal and relational in nature. A mentor acts as an advisor, sharing knowledge based on their lived experience. There’s more sharing between, as mentors strive to help their mentees grow into peers.
    • How mentors learn alongside their students
    • How there is a mutual respect of each other
    • How this dynamic leads to shared responsibility and looking out for each other
    • How this dynamic is what creates the village that raises a child
    • Meeting the child where they are at

    Quotes:
    “These are the moments that shape a student. We don’t remember classrooms - we remember people and the way they made us feel. "

    "Every mentor has the ability to leave a legacy with the children in your community. Authentic connection is the key.”
    Free Resources:
    If you’re a regular around here at Raising Wildlings then you’ll know that we are all about taking the road less traveled but… sometimes you also need a map to know where you’re going!

    So, if you’re someone who works with children, believe us when we say that starting your own Nature Play Business will lead you to some of your GREATEST teaching moments.

    But to get to those moments, you’ll need to pull up your bootstraps and get to work. So let us guide you on those first important steps on your journey!

    Join our FREE 4 Day Challenge to start your own wildly successful Nature Play Business! And let’s get you on your way to where you want to go!
    Head to www.wildlingsforestschool.com/wild-business to register!



    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    How to Talk to People Who Are Hesitant About Risky Play May 24, 2022

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    In this episode, we discuss how we talk to people who are hesitant of Risky Play.
    We know there are soooo many incredible benefits of Risky Play - but how do you get through to people who are skeptical, concerned or even fearful of children learning naturally in nature or through Risky Play?

    We do what the kids do when they play……. and we L.E.A.P!

    L is for LISTEN. We listen to the person’s concerns.

    E is for EXPLORE. We explore this further with some questions about, “What is it that they are particularly concerned about?”

    A is for ACKNOWLEDGE. We acknowledge the person’s concerns.

    P is for PROPOSE a way forward.
    If you’ve been listening to us for a while, you’ll know that we are all about taking the road less traveled. We believe everyone should live an extraordinary life, full of challenge, passion and purpose.

    If you’re someone who works with children, believe us when we say that starting your own Nature Play Business will lead you to some of your greatest teaching moments.

    But to get to those moments, you’ll need to do the work. And we’re here to guide you and cheer you on. Because if we can do it - so can you!

    Join the Wait List for Wild Business | A business course for Education Change Makers like you!” at www.wildlingsforestschool.com/wild-business.





    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Nature Playgroup - Where it All Began with Vicci Oliver May 16, 2022

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    For many of us, Playgroup is where our journeys start. For me, playgroup was my weekly anchor for the first five years in my new role as a mother and, I guess, is the reason that Wildlings Forest School and our Raising Wildlings Podcast came into being! Come with me as I share my Nature Playgroup Journey.

    👉 Vicci Shares

    • Her inspiration for creating this episode
    • How she got started running a playgroup
    • How her nature playgroup was born
    • Her experience meeting Nicki
    • The behind the scenes effort in bringing her playgroup under the Wildlings business banner
    • The true cost of running a playgroup and the importance of women being paid properly
    • The value in a roving locations
    • The different activities she provided
    • The importance of giving children time and space
    • What children actually need
    • How highly she recommends attending playgroup

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    Book on and join us at our nature playgroup!
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    Our online course, Wild Business, will be opening up mid year. Wild Business is for early childhood change makers ready to take the leap and create a nature play business th

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Should We Really 'Leave No Trace?' with Vicci Oliver May 09, 2022

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    The ‘Leave No Trace’ philosophy is one of the cornerstones in minimizing our impact when we are in the great outdoors, but I have some issues with some of the principles, especially when it comes to children. So here me out, let’s take a deep dive into ‘Leave No Trace’ and its place in nature immersion programs.

    👉 Vicci Shares

    • The 7 principles of ‘Leave No Trace’
    • How we incorporate this philosophy into our programs
    • How the philosophy relates to our sites
    • Her take on why some are not realistic for children
    • Which principles are important to follow in any circumstance
    • The importance of experiential learning
    • Her experience with this philosophy while exploring the tide pools
    • Why we focus on “Tread Lightly”
    • Why we need to raise children who have had a childhood in nature

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    Leave No Trace Philosophy

    Our online course, Wild business will be opening up mid year. Wild Business is for early childhood change makers ready to take the leap and create a nature play business that is deeply rooted in community and purpose. By using our proven roadmap to success we will save you time, money and stress by helping you navigate the muddy waters of regulation, ratios, insurance and permits. At the end of this course you will have everything you need to hit the ground running with your own flourishing Nature Play Business. Y

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Nicki's Wildlings Talk Unschooling Apr 25, 2022

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    In this episode, Nicki’s children are talking about homeschooling and unschooling and their next big adventure. We get to hear the perspectives of our young Wildlings living the philosophy.

    👉 Ra and Sol Share

    • How they would describe what unschooling and homeschooling is
    • What they love about unschooling
    • Their favourite parts of their weeks being unschooled
    • Why they keep coming back to Forest School when they don’t have to
    • The activities that they participate in so they don’t feel like they are missing out on any school experiences
    • Why they don’t think school would be a great fit for them
    • Their favourite adventure day activities and where they love to go
    • Other homeschooling activities and programs that they are interested in and participating in this term
    • Their perspective on the socialisation myth of homeschooling
    • What they do with their free time
    • The best parts of this philosophy
    • The worst parts - spoiler alert - super cute
    • What they are looking forward to on their next big adventure

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    Master7 Sol is Nicki’s youngest child who loves to play soccer, mountain bike, surf, play with lego and hang out with his family and friends.

    Master9 Ra is Nicki’s eldest who loves mountain biking, reading, climb

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Free 2 Learn with Amalia Smith Apr 19, 2022

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    In this episode, we are chatting with our dear friend, homeschooling mum and organiser of the Sunshine Coast branch of a homeschool co-op called Free 2 Learn. We are chatting to her about why she started the branch, what we do at the co-op, benefits of being in a co-op and tips and tricks for those wanting to start their own! We can’t wait for you to hear Amalia Smith.

    👉 Amalia shares

    • Her homeschooling journey and how she got out of the system
    • How she would describe her homeschooling experience
    • About ‘Lifeschooling’
    • What made her choose Free2Learn
    • What makes Free2Learn different
    • A day in the life at Free2Learn
    • Why multi age groups are so important
    • The activities that may take place in the co-op
    • Why she decided to bring it to the coast
    • How homeschool co-ops are different from school
    • The benefits of a homeschool co-op

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    Book Recommendations:

    The White Book by Ramtha
    Untamed by Glennon Doyle
    Love, Learn, Life by Czilla Alberts
    Please consider supporting us on Patreon

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Adventure Day 101 with Nicki and Vicci Mar 28, 2022

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    In this episode, we’re talking about how and why we try and do adventure days with our children as part of our Unschooling and Wildschooling journeys.

    👉 Nicki and Vicci Share

    • What an adventure day looks like
    • Why it is important to commit to an adventure day
    • What their children learn on adventure days
    • The benefits of adventure days
    • Why it helps to dedicate days for adventure
    • Their fave Sunshine Coast adventure day locations
    • What they bring along to the adventure
    • Packing and gear recommendations
    • How to stock your car kit
    • How it looks with younger children
    • Why it is important to be gentle with themselves when they miss weeks!

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    Please consider supporting us on Patreon so we can keep bringing you the content you love!

    Check out our newly stocked online shop filled with our favourite mum-approved nature play resources!

    Taking the leap to homeschool? Get support on your journey here!
    Book recommendations:
    Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World
    By Tyson Yunkaporta
    Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience
    By Brené Brown
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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    The First Years with Leah Tibbits Mar 21, 2022

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    We love a child advocate here at Wildlings and on today's episode, I’m chatting with early years childhood advocate Leah from Leah and the first years.

    👉 Leah Shares

    • About Leah and The First Years
    • About the brain and brain development in the early years
    • Why the relationship between teachers and the children and their family is so crucial to building a sense of belonging
    • How exploration is the key is learning and empowerment
    • That independent play is often the goal and what our expectations should be around this
    • About schemas and how understanding them helps you to remain connected with your child
    • Why free play and connection to nature through a bi-cultural lens in Te Whāriki is so important
    • What 3- 7 year olds need to learn
    • Tips for parents when they are looking for an early childhood centre

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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    How to Nurture your Little Earthling with Pennie Brownlee Mar 14, 2022

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    In this episode, we’re talking with Pennie Brownlee, from Dance with Me in the Heart about heavy world content in the context of children’s perspective, a child’s true nature and how the classroom is stifling, the beauty of bare feet and the three most important bonds in a child’s life.

    👉 Pennie Shares

    • How to help shield children from the news
    • Why developmentally appropriate content is so important for children
    • The meaning behind Dance with Me in the Heart
    • That children are earthlings and therefore expect to play outdoors
    • Why classrooms hold children captive
    • Why being barefoot is so important for children (and all humans)
    • About our culture of dynamic domination vs dynamic partnership
    • Of the three most important bonds in a child’s life: Womb, Mother, Mother Earth.

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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Should we be calling it " Free Nature Play?" with Angus Gorrie Mar 07, 2022

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    In this episode, we’re chatting to the passionate Angus Gorrie, from The Outsiders: Play Advocates all about the evolutionary perspective of loose parts and the problematic nature of titling it "risky” and/or “nature play.”

    👉 Angus Shares

    • How the floods have affected the camp
    • The story of Outsiders
    • The qualities he has seen develop in the children at Camp Hill
    • How he would describe what Camp Hill looks like to an outsider
    • The problem with social media values in depicting children's play
    • An evolutionary perspective on loose parts in the framework of free play
    • The importance of time in facilitating change in educator's perspectives
    • Insight into the documented decline in Free Play for children
    • The fundamental holistic importance of play
    • How lived experience connects to learning
    • How the minimisation of play spaces has impacted children
    • Why we shouldn't call it nature play and risky play
    • Favourite loose parts memories from Camp Hill

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    'EcoHappiness' and Why You NEED to Hug a Tree with Sandi Schwartz Feb 28, 2022

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    If you are listening to this podcast, my assumption is that you have a love of nature. In this episode, I chat to Sandi Schwartz, author of Finding Ecohappiness, all about the healing power of mother nature and the ways in which we can develop a nature habit for our families.

    👉 Sandi Shares:

    • About her journey and how she got started in this niche
    • About the Ecohappiness Project
    • How she communicates environmental science to empower people
    • Why nature is so healing
    • What a nature habit is and how to incorporate that in your families
    • How to challenge ‘nature’ families to take it to the next level
    • About ' Tree-Hugging' and 'Cow-Cuddling'
    • Unique nature activities
    • The connection between mental health and nature
    • How to encourage people to protect the planet

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Open to the Flow of Reimagined Education with Peter Phillips Feb 21, 2022

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    It is unsurprising that the COVID 19 Pandemic has been the catalyst for change in education. Today I’ll introduce you to another educational changemaker, Peter Phillips, who has taken a vision shared by his co-founders and started a learning revolution in Bali, Indonesia – Open Flow Learning Centre.

    👉 Peter Shares

    • His journey that led to starting a progressive educational facility overseas
    • How teaching in Bali differs to Australia
    • About Open Flow
    • How the community and Open Flow communicate and coexist
    • His vision of the future for this education model
    • How a model like Open Flow might look in Australia
    • The 7 cycle structure of learning
    • How Bali has come together in the wake of the pandemic

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    Connect with Peter and Open Flow
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    Check out Peter’s self produced short films
    'Relentless Flow'
    'Educated'

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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Conscious Education for your Child with Gill Howarth Feb 14, 2022

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    In this episode we are talking to Gill Howarth from Born Wise, who ultimately aims to inspire families to revolutionise education from their own backyards and embrace conscious education!

    👉 Gill Shares

    • About Born Wise and The Conscious Education Movement
    • How to see education as learning beyond the boundaries of 'school'
    • How to communicate this movement to those who might have a more constructed view
    • What children are learning about the world in their education
    • How we can take some of the pressure off school
    • About wellbeing in connection to learning
    • What education might look like in the future
    • Some light on the larger education system
    • About storytelling in connection to nature based education
    • How we can unlearn as adults
    • About Lightweavers

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    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    It Takes a Village and a Mentor with Britt Laidlaw from Wild Song Feb 07, 2022

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    Imagine a place that recognises children’s need for personal autonomy and emotional safety so that children are re-empowered in the learning process and learn to trust their wild instincts. Well, such a place exists and today I chat with the founder of Wild Song, Britt Laidlaw about the business and Importance of mentoring in our culture & bringing back the village model.

    👉 Britt shares

    • How she discovered her niche passion
    • About her business and what she offers
    • Why the village model is so important
    • About coyote-style mentoring and rapport based relating to unearth our child's genius
    • Why stories and storytelling matters
    • What makes Wild Song special
    • About what she struggled with when she was starting her business
    • The best part about owning a nature play business

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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    2021 Wrap Up: The Year That Was with Wildlings Forest School Dec 21, 2021

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    It’s our 2021 End of Year Wrap Up! This episode is all about the year that was and what a year it was!

    👉 Nicki shares

    • Shocking stats and a summary of why we are doing what we are doing!
    • Some successes of this year
    • Our 2022 goals
    • Her plea for help finding a new space to run our our business
    • The good that get us out of bed in the morning
    • How our vision is spreading through the networks
    • How we’ve managed to grow and pandemic proof our business
    • How we connect with the community
    • What sets us apart
    • What we are most proud of
    • Her immense gratitude

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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Self-Compassion and Mindfulness for Mums with Candice Dec 15, 2021

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    In this episode, we’re talking with the founder of The Kindness Couch, Candice Fraser about nurturing ourselves with holistic self-care and self-compassion so that our children can grow to do the same. Wondering what holistic self-care is and what that can look like in your full life? This is the episode for you.
    👉 Candice Shares

    • About the Kindness Couch
    • What inspired her to set off on her own dream of being a coach
    • Her profound view on true self- compassion
    • Her tips for a peaceful holiday season
    • Of the Human Experience and how we can cope when life is out of balance
    • How to mindfully navigate hard emotions
    • About the connection between nature and mindfulness
    • How holistic health starts with a self-care routine
    • The importance of gratitude
    • How to model mindfulness and gratitude to our children
    • About the shift towards a constructive inner critic
    • The RAIN process

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Rough and Tumble Weapon Play with Nicki and Vicci Dec 06, 2021

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    Battle sounds fill the forest, swords clatter and arrows whizz through the air, groans and victorious shouts ring out. Huzzah! It’s not a medieval war you’re witnessing – but children playing with weapons. In today’s episode we talk about this controversial type of rough and tumble play.

    👉 Nicki and Vicci Share

    • The six types of Risky Play
    • What 'Rough and Tumble' play is
    • The value of rough play
    • How rough play relates to socialising
    • How we can help communicate safe boundaries
    • The evidence that shows there is no link between weapon play and real-life aggression
    • About consensual play
    • The big concepts weapon play highlights in children
    • The importance of competition and collaboration
    • The role weapon plays in child development
    • The signs to look out for to signify everyone is still having fun
    • Helpful phrases for supervising weapon play

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Nutritious Movement with Katy Bowman Nov 22, 2021

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    We know that as a society we are living an increasingly sedentary lifestyle and children have never moved as little as they do today. That’s why people like Katy Bowman, author of Move your DNA and now her latest book Grow Wild, are so important in helping us to recognise why we need to move more. Katy joins us today from the US to chat to us about movement and to give us some simple actionable changes that aim to combat our super sedentary culture.

    👉 Katy shares

    • Her inspiration for writing a book focused on family movement
    • What ‘stacking’ is
    • Her background and why movement is so important to her
    • The seven containers or environments we live in
    • That not all nutrients come from food and that there are other ways to nourish our bodies
    • How explicit and implicit rules for movement are sending messages to our children
    • How we can move from a sedentary culture to a dynamic one
    • The benefits of being barefoot
    • About Elimination Communication
    • Ideas for implement flexible seating in an educational environment
    • Simple changes we can make at home to encourage a greater range of movement
    • Why we need to move the upper part of our bodies

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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Fear and Mindset with Nicki Farrell Nov 15, 2021

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    In this episode, we’re talking about the fears people have about starting a nature play business and why we must overcome them.
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    This episode was created in the context of taking the leap to entrepreneurship, but the advice and lessons may resonate with anyone dealing with fear and insecurity in their life.

    👉 Nicki shares

    • Why educators make wonderful entrepreneurs
    • Some secrets about FEAR
    • The criticism and praise complex
    • The two types of feedback
    • How fear can hold us back
    • The different types of fear
    • About perceived risk
    • About people pleasing
    • About imposter syndrome
    • How to get out of your own way
    • Ideas for your first baby steps

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    👉 Links and Resources

    Free Masterclass!
    STEAL OUR STEP-BY-STEP ROADMAP FOR GROWING YOUR OWN NATURE PLAY BUSINESS

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    Wild Business! Sign up to learn more here

    Please Support us on Patreon

    👉 Guest Details

    Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell are adventurous nature pl

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    The Whys and Hows of Navigating Red Tape with Vicci and Nicki Nov 08, 2021

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    In this episode, we chat about why society makes it so hard to navigate the legislation and why we need to push through it so that we can get more children outdoors and we chat about our own journey in embracing the red tape as an essential part in advocating for children.

    👉 Nicki and Vicci discuss

    • The benefits of nature play
    • Risks and resilience
    • Why outdoor learning is essential for developing life skills
    • The cost of keeping children “safe”
    • Some horrible stats that might make you want to do something about it
    • The importance of navigating the red tape
    • Their Wild Business Course
    • The value of mentors in this space

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    👉 Resources & References
    Check out our Homeschooling, Wildschooling and Unschooling Webinars

    Wild Business! Sign up to learn more here

    Please Support us on Patreon

    👉 Guest Details

    Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell are adventurous nature play makers, risk-takers, children’s rights advocates and the co-founders of Wildlings Forest School. We are the hosts of the ‘Raising Wildlings’ podcast and we put the dirt back in childhood.

    During any Wildlings Forest School program, you are l

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    We Learned the Hard Way, You Don’t Have To! Oct 25, 2021

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    In this episode, we’re talking about the 4 biggest mistakes we made when we were starting our Forest School business. And some of them were biiiiiig!

    👉 Wildlings Founder’s Share

    • The profound initial mistake Nicki made in her transition to a more positive and fulfilling career and life
    • What took them so long!
    • How we can grow from our mistakes
    • The importance of soft skills and interpersonal relationships
    • How releasing the ego builds resilience
    • How big risks (in business, not safety) pay off
    • How to back yourself
    • About growth mindset
    • How important it is to invest in yourself

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    Learn more about Wild Business Here

    Learn more about taking the leap to homeschooling here

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    👉 Guest Details

    Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell are adventurous nature play makers, risk-takers, children’s rights advocates and the co-founders of Wildlings Forest School. We are the hosts of the ‘Raising Wildlings’ podcast and we put the dirt back in childhood.

    During any Wildlings Forest School program, you are likely to find Wildlings up trees, sliding down mud slides, whittling with pocket knives, lighting fires and build

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Raising Girls Who Like Themselves with Kasey Edwards and Christopher Scanlon Oct 18, 2021

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    A couple of months ago a Facebook post caught my eye, the title of a book called Raising Girls Who Like Themselves. This title, whilst so simple, really tugged at a core want that I have for my children. I grabbed a copy, read it within a day, and thought, I need to get the authors Kasey and Chris on the show so that we can help raise more girls who like themselves.

    👉 Kasey and Chris Share

    • Why girls don’t like themselves
    • The 7 pillars that every girl needs if she is to grow up liking herself
    • The simple step a parent can take to start their children on the right path
    • How we can teach our girls to deal with criticism and negative feedback with productive conversations and modeling
    • About body shaming, body hating and the exploding industries that prey upon women's insecurities.
    • Shocking stats about how our girls view themselves
    • How our attempts to build girls body images could actually be making it worse
    • The harm in cramming as much knowledge, skills and experience into our children as early as possible
    • What our children will gain from parent’s valuing free play

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    For a special Raising Wildling's offer please follow this link to learn how to teach your daughter to handle teasing and criticism like a boss with this FREE online mini-course by the authors of Raising Girls Who Like Themselves (valued at $97)

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Wild Unschooling: How Nicki and Vicci Do it! Oct 11, 2021

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    In this episode, we’re chatting about wild schooling and unschooling, or wild unschooling looks like for our families as part of an exciting upcoming project.

    👉 Nicki and Vicci Share

    • About Wildschooling and Forest School
    • How they do it!
    • What and how their children are learning
    • How they assess learning and “standardise education” if at all
    • A typical day-in-the-life
    • How they school while working
    • How they afford these lifestyles
    • How they plan for trips
    • How they take care of household duties
    • When they knew they made the right choice to homeschool
    • The benefits and drawbacks of schooling this way
    • Their response to common criticism for this way of living
    • The growth they have seen in their own children
    • What their children have to say about Unschooling, Wildschooling and Roadschooling

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    Episodes Referred To
    You Just Got 'Unschooled' with Kerry McDonald
    Wildschooling with the Wilder Child Creator Nicolette Sowder
    Vicci's Leap to Homeschooling
    Nicki's Journey to Wildschooling

    Resources & References

    Check out our Mini intro to Homeschooli

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    At Home in the World with the Kaponay Family Oct 05, 2021

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    In this episode, we’re chatting with the Kaponay family who have travelled to over 50 countries on 6 continents over 9 years and in doing so learned how to be at home with themselves, at home with their family and at home in the world.

    👉 The Kaponay Family Shares

    • The importance of learning together as a family
    • How the freedom and empowerment of children in their family dynamic is critical to them becoming key contributors and full-stakeholders in the life and longevity of the family
    • Why questions, not answers are what we are searching for in life
    • About their Family Retreats
    • Why there has never been a better time than right now to reinvest in family as your greatest asset
    • How learning together, about ourselves, about our families, and unashamedly integrating this into the world in which we live, can create an unprecedented opportunity for all of us as humanity, but especially as families, to thrive
    • About their personal experiences with homeschooling, unschooling and worldschooling, how we learnt together as a family and how we raised our children on the road
    • About in-the-moment, inspiration-led-learning and utilising nature as a teacher
    • How their experiences led to great success and fulfillment for their family

    👉 Opt In For Free Downloadables Here

    👉 Links and Resources
    At Home in the World Retreats
    Dreamti

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Nature - Its Good For Your Mental Health with Melinda Bito Sep 27, 2021

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    In this episode, we’re chatting with Melinda Bito, founder of Eco-Explorers in Melbourne about tips on creating a business around your family and dream life, the best and hardest parts of owning your own nature play business and how communities and nature can help mental health.

    👉 Melinda Shares

    • All about Eco-Explorers and what they offer
    • The profound experience that inspired her to start her business?
    • Her strengths and what makes her unique compared to others in the industry
    • The hardest part of starting her business and what has been the hardest part of her business journey
    • What she wished she had help with
    • The best part about owning a nature play business
    • The benefits of starting a nature play business in your community
    • Her tips on creating a business around your family and dream life, on your lived experiences and knowledge.
    • How stepping outside of her comfort zone has changed her life
    • The benefits she has seen in creating a business that truly aligns with her values
    • About homeschooling and traveling with her family
    • About mental health and how communities and nature can help

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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    For the Love of Adventure, Stories and Play with Birdwings Forest School Sep 20, 2021

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    Narelle and Jen are two passionate educators who bought the fun and expertise of their own separate businesses, that have been running many years before Bush Kindy and Forest Schools became a thing in Australia, to create Birdwings Forest School located in the magical wilds of the Gold Coast Hinterland. In this episode they share their story and their keen observations of the benefits of adventurous play in the outdoors.
    👉 Birdwings' Founders Share

    • About their business and what do they do
    • The inspiration to start their business
    • Their thoughts on the importance of adventure in children’s lives.
    • About ecological storytelling at Birdwings
    • Their strengths and what makes you unique compared to others in the industry or your area
    • The hardest part of starting their business and the business journey
    • The best part about owning a nature play business
    • The benefits of starting a nature play business in your community
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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Research on Homeschooling with Dr. Rebecca English Sep 13, 2021

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    At Raising Wildlings, we have shared our homeschooling journeys along with countless others, but what does the research say about homeschooling in Australia. Well, homeschooling has more than doubled over the last several years. So what is it that is driving these trends, let’s find out in my discussion today with Dr. Rebecca English from QUT.

    👉 Rebecca shares

    • Her background and how she got involved in this movement
    • What some of the main reasons people make the switch to alternative education
    • About the binaries of ideologs, pedagogs and accidentals
    • How the current climate is impacting people’s views on homeschooling
    • Important statistics on homeschooling in Australia
    • How to start home learning
    • How to access support and help you through the process
    • Some of the outstanding findings she has discovered in her research
    • Profound outcomes from unschooling
    • Her thoughts on credentialism and how the academic landscape is changing in regards to needing formal qualifications

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    👉 Resources & References

    Find more about Dr. Rebecca English's work here
    Read her published findings and articles here

    Check out our Unschooling and Wildschooling webinars
    *Just a note apologising that our H

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    S2E35: Snakes, Phobia and Ecology with Snake Catcher Gemma Smith Sep 06, 2021

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    In this episode, we’re chatting with conservationist, budding ecologist and snake catcher, Gemma Smith, about all things snakes. How to keep yourself and your children safe around snakes, what to do on the very chance you get bitten by a snake, the importance of snakes to our environment and for those who are scared of snakes, some tips on how to work on your fear and not pass it onto your children.

    👉 Gemma shares

    • Her story of how she got into snake catching
    • Some of the signs we can be aware and teach to our kids as we coming into snake season
    • How knowledge conquers fear
    • Tips to help keep children safe around snakes when exploring in the bush
    • Her advice for parents who have phobias or deep fears around snakes and how to not pass this fear onto their children
    • Basic snake first aid and what to do on the really rare chance that you’re bitten by a snake
    • The essential role snakes play in our biodiversity
    • The delicate balance of our ecosystem

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    Follow her on Instagram

    Book Recommendation: The Tangled Bank, Carl Zimmer

    Check out our Wild Business Course

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Wild Business Series Part 2 - Tinkering School with Gever Tulley Aug 30, 2021

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    Imagine a place where it is believed that kids are more capable than we know – so capable that they make rollercoasters and treehouses, from concept through to the full build, using real tools and the secret ingredient, time. What I am describing is the Tinkering School. Today I have the man behind the concept joining me all the way from the US, welcome Gever Tully.

    👉 Gever shares

    • What Tinkering School is
    • Why it is so important to give children the opportunity to be trusted
    • The theory behind making mistakes
    • How you can figure things out by fooling around
    • How to risk assess projects in a fun and safe way
    • Why building is at the heart of your program
    • The beauty of time
    • The importance of failure
    • The wonder and benefits of intrinsic motivation
    • About his role as a “collaborator”
    • The vision and foundations of Brightworks School

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    👉 Resources & References

    Gever Tulley's TED Talk about Life Lessons Through Tinkering

    Tinkering School Website
    info@tinkeringschool.com

    50 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Child Do by Gever Tulley

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    Gever T

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    S2E32: Wild Business Series Part 1 - Wild Kindy with Kelly Roberts Aug 23, 2021

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    In this episode, we’re talking with Kelly Roberts about her Wild Business, Wild Kindy, based in Sydney, New South Wales. This is the first episode in a series where we’re going to focus on Wild Businesses around Australia and the globe.

    👉 Kelly shares

    • About her business and what she offers
    • What her inspiration was to start her business
    • Inspiring stories from her programs
    • Her strengths and what makes her unique compared to others in the industry
    • The hardest part of starting a nature play business
    • The best part about owning her business
    • The benefits of starting your own nature play business

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    Guest Details

    Kelly Roberts is the founder of Wild Kindy. Kelly is an experienced Early Childhood Educator but knew early on in her career that her passion lay in alternative education. With a passion for the outdoors, she was attracted to Nature Pedagogy Philosophy as a way to bring back childhood as she knew it, and reconnect children with the natural environment.
    Wild Kindy promotes children to naturally learn in an outdoor en

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Self- Directed Learning Works with Mimsy Sadofsky Aug 16, 2021

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    In this episode, we’re chatting with Mimsy Sadofsky from the democratic Sudbury Valley School in Massachusetts about what a self-directed learning school looks like, what children do after attending such a school, how they learn to read in a democratic school and, of course, how the school is run by its children.

    👉 Mimsy shares

    • All about Sudbury Valley School
    • The beautiful, mind-blowing philosophy of their school
    • What their teens do after finishing high school
    • The benefits of self-directed learning for children
    • How the students are involved in the day to day running of the school
    • What she has seen over her past 50 years at the school and why she stayed
    • How their judicial system operates
    • How children respond to this learning environment
    • Their admission process and how they work with parents
    • How Sudbury Valley School's children learn to read
    • Answers to commonly asked questions
    • How the traditional school system can harm children

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    Book Recommendations:

    Astoria, Peter Stark

    Deep River, Karl Marlantes

    👉 Guest Details

    Mimsy Sadofsky is a co-founder and staff member of Sudbury Valley School in Framingham, Massachusetts. She has been with SVC for 53 years. She is co-author of numerous books and articles about Sudbury Valley and the Sudbury approach

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Parenting in the Age of Screens and Technology with Cat Green Aug 09, 2021

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    Screens are a part of all our lives, for many a little too much. So how do we create a healthy digital culture in our homes with our children? Today I talked to Cat Green, founder of Everyday Empowered, about why we need to be having a whole family approach to technology use in our homes.

    👉 Cat Shares

    • About Everyday Empowered
    • Her inspiration to create the Screen Smart Families workshop
    • Surprising insights from the research on children’s technology use
    • The importance of shifting the narrative around technology
    • The most important message to give our children around the use of technology
    • Answers to common questions she gets asked about screen time and children
    • Important skills we need to be teaching and role modeling in regards to interaction with others online
    • How we can navigate issues online with our children in a honest and open way
    • What led her to consider homeschooling for her children
    • Her homeschooling philosophy
    • What a week in the life of her family looks like
    • How she manages time for her business and homeschooling

    👉 Guest Details

    Cat Green is a homeschooling mom intent on supporting families to love their family life by learning to live it skillfully. We all want more connection, vibrant health and joy in our homes, but without a foundation of simple, everyday skills, we run into problems putting this into action. Cat runs a wide range of workshops and sells her favourite books to help you in your journey to learn these simple skills and build a life-nourishing fam

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    You Just Got 'Unschooled' with Kerry McDonald Aug 02, 2021

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    In this episode, we’re chatting with Kerry McDonald, author of Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom, about different models of education around the world, the developmental bell curve of when children read, how Unschooling benefits teenagers and how the school system can harm children.

    👉 Guest Details

    Kerry McDonald is an education policy writer, self-directed learning expert and author of Unschooled: Raising Curious, Well-Educated Children Outside the Conventional Classroom. She is a board member at the Alliance of Self-Directed Education and mother of four never-been-schooled children.

    👉 Kerry Shares

    • What she has been up to
    • Research coming out about how the pandemic affected opinions on homeschooling
    • The difference between education and schooling
    • The qualities we value in the ‘imagination age’ and how school stifles creativity
    • How the industrial education system can make children’s lives worse
    • That unschooling is treating children with basic human respect
    • How the 19th century industrial model education system lacks the ability to build the skills required for the most in demand jobs
    • That knowing yourself and what you want are largely neglected in conventional structured schooling
    • About empowering parents
    • The developmental bell curve for reading age in children
    • Examples of different unschooling programs and self-directed learning models in the states
    • Why bullying is nearly non-existent in these alternative models of education

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Cities for Play with Natalia Krysiak Jul 26, 2021

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    In this episode, we’re chatting with Natalia Krysiak, founder of Cities for Play, about making play a priority in the design of our urban spaces and how to make the changes we want to see for our children.

    👉 Natalie Shares

    • About Cities For Play, including what she does there and her vision for the future
    • Some shocking statistics linked to the built environment
    • What children have to say about designing cities and the beautiful consistencies between children of different cultures
    • How a built environment can promote children's health and well-being with a focus on play and active mobility
    • Which cities are implementing best practice
    • How we as parents can encourage our local councils to make our cities more child-friendly
    • Why there has been a reduction in free play and roaming areas over the past few generations
    • What we have learnt so far about the pandemic's impact on children's play and mobility

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    Cities for Play Website
    Child Friendly Neighbourhoods

    LinkedIn
    Twitter: @NataliaK_au
    Instagram: @citiesforplay
    Book Recommendations:
    Bush Toys by Claudia Haagen

    👉 Guest Details

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Curiosity is the Curriculum with Philip Mott Jul 19, 2021

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    In this episode, we’re chatting with Philip Mott, reluctant learner, turned elementary teacher, turned homeschooling father, about how his family uses curiosity as their curriculum.

    👉 Philip shares

    • His story and how he came to lead the life he lives now
    • Why he homeschools his children
    • How his family manages the financial aspect of homeschooling
    • His perspective on curiosity as the curriculum
    • What his children are currently curious about
    • How to intrinsically motivate your children
    • About earning your child’s respect with authority and teamwork
    • Of the disadvantages of education system
    • The power of truly getting to know your child
    • Advantages of homeschooling

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    http://www.philipmott.com/

    Recommendations:
    Class Dismissed Documentary
    Siblings Without Rivalry by Adele Faber
    Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
    Play and Development by Goncu and Gaskins

    Guest Details

    After graduating high school with a GPA of 2.2 and then shifting often between

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    S2E27: The Science Behind Wild Play with David Sobel Jul 12, 2021

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    In this episode, we’re talking with one of the grandfather’s of Nature Play and Adventure Play, David Sobel, who gives us some great ideas on suggested outdoor activities for different developmental stages and also chats about some of his most recent research on the differences between children who attend indoor classrooms versus outdoor classrooms.

    👉 David shares

    • His story and what influenced his childhood and shaped who he is
    • How he started his career and what he is working on now
    • How to quantify vs qualify the difference between putting children in nature-based education vs indoor learning
    • How the pandemic has affected perceptions about children learning in nature
    • The relationship and correlation between childhood nature experiences and adult environmental attitudes and behaviors
    • The scientifically proven benefits of nature immersion for children
    • Advice on how to educate and communicate with parents and educators about risk
    • The importance of teaching children to understand how to risk assess from a young age
    • Practices for parents and educators that support childhood nature play and exploration
    • Developmental parameters for how to think about engaging with nature at different stages

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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    S2E26: The Wonders of Wild Learning Curriculum with Rachel Tidd Jul 05, 2021

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    Maths, it’s a dirty word isn’t it? Especially if you take the learning outside. In today’s episode, we are talking to a homeschooling mum who has created a whole curriculum in maths and reading and it is as wild as it gets!

    👉 Rachel shares

    • The story behind Wild Math and Wild Reading
    • How bringing the learning outside helps break down the barriers around the subject of maths
    • About Wild Math and why it is so special
    • Her favourite activities in her curriculum
    • How translating maths into real life experiences can increase understanding
    • Some profound insights from the testimonials she receives
    • The resources she recommends
    • The magic of Wild Reading and the power of working with the brain instead of against it
    • Her golden tips and advice for homeschooling parents regarding time and taking the pressure off

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    👉 Links and Resources

    Wild Learning Website
    For a special 10% discount on your order use code wildings10

    wildmathcurriculum@gmail.com

    Facebook

    Instagram: @wildmathcurriculum

    👉 Guest Details

    Rachel Tidd is the author of the Wild Math® and Wild Reading™ Curriculums and a leading proponent of integrating the outdoors and the natural materials in math education. Rachel obtained extensive teaching experience as an elem

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    S2E25: Benign Neglect and the Impacts of Zero-Risk Culture with Tim Gill Jun 29, 2021

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    What is the biggest risk to children in 2021? It could just be not allowing children to take any risks at all? In this episode we talk with Risk Play advocate, Tim Gill, all about risk and adventure play in childhood, child-friendly urban design and the tools we use to change the face of public policy in relation to play.

    👉 Tim shares

    • His story and why he wanted to share his ideas about risky play
    • The evolution and impact of ‘Zero-Risk Culture’
    • Some of the big misconceptions adults have about children
    • About ‘Benign Neglect’ and the concerns of being judged as a parent
    • The myths about risk
    • True risks to children today
    • What child friendly urban design looks like
    • The power and benefit of ‘unobserved play’
    • About Risk Benefits Assessment and why they are an integral part of childhood planning
    • What cities have got it right
    • How the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting children

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    Our dear friend Kelly George, creator of the Australian Homeschool Summit, has just launched a podc

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    S2E24: Secret Spaces with Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell Jun 21, 2021

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    Secret spaces and hidden places – there is something magical about them. Cubbies, forts, dens, tree houses whatever you want to call them, children are absolutely hardwired to design and create these havens that shelter them from the ever watchful and ever present eye of the adults. In this episode we talk all things cubby building and why we should be creating more opportunities for children to engage in this adventurous play.

    👉 Nicki and Vicci share

    • Cubby building as a rite of passage
    • The vast myriad of benefits of building cubbies
    • Tips and tricks for cubby building materials
    • Language adults can use around a cubby building activity

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    👉 Guest Details

    Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell are adventurous nature play makers, risk-takers, children’s rights advocates and the co-founders of Wildlings Forest School. We are the hosts of the ‘Raising Wildlings’ podcast and we put the dirt back in childhood.

    During any Wildlings Forest School program, you are likely to find Wildlings up trees, sliding down mud slides, whittling with pocket knives, lighting fires and building rafts. We let kids, be kids - because children can’t learn to protect nature if they’ve never had a childhood in it.

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    S2E23: The Magic and Mystery of Roadschooling with Lisa Crompton Jun 14, 2021

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    Ever dreamt about hitting the road with your kids and heading outback? Today, homeschooling Mum, Lisa Crompton, tells about what and how she did just that, whilst 'roadschooling' her kids.

    👉 Lisa shares with Nicki

    • The magic and mystery of how children learn without being explicitly taught
    • How she records and documents learning to report to the department
    • What an average day in her life looks like and how it has changed in the last year
    • Tips on travelling alone with children
    • The easiest way to keep the peace on a roadtrip
    • The importance of trips without scheduled entertainment to allow for daydreaming and creativity
    • Tips for parents looking to begin homeschooling
    • What ignited her switch to homeschooling
    • Her motivational words for parents wanting to take the leap

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    You might like to check out our Wildschooling Car Checklist to help make it easier to get you and your Wildlings out on the road!

    https://www.wildlingsforestschool.com/free-downloadables

    👉 Links & Resources

    email: lisamichellecrompton@gmail.com

    Instagram @Learning_on_the_road

    Kidspot Article

    Outschool.com

    Book Recc:
    Parenting f

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Period Power with the Period Queen Jun 07, 2021

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    In this episode, we’re talking all about Periods and the powers we can tap into within the 4 phases of our cycle with singer, author, human biologist and Period Queen, Lucy Peach. Today’s episode is all about education, empowerment, and choice. Settle in, this is important.

    👉 Lucy shares

    • How she came to discover the beauty of her own cycle and how she got started on this journey
    • The motivation behind her book
    • How we can honour the very special first cycle
    • The 4 phases of our cycle and what they entail
    • What we can gain from understanding our bodies and our cycles
    • The power of cycle mapping in a workplace
    • The most beautiful piece of knowledge she has discovered about periods on her journey
    • How we as parents and village mentors and educators, can have conversations about periods with our little Wildlings and from what age she suggests we start

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    Don’t forget that teaching kids about consent starts at home and starts with Respectful Communication, so jump online to download our free Words of Empathy and Validation printable so you have some handy phrases stuck on the fridge during witching hour.
    https://www.wildlingsforestschool.com/free-downloadables

    👉 Resources & References
    Lucy's Website
    Lucy's Courses - Coming Soon!
    TedX Talk

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    How to Start a Nature Co-Op with Vanessa Hartmann May 31, 2021

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    In this episode we are talking to Vanessa Hartmann, creator of the "Year In Nature Guide," about homeschooling, nature co-ops and her profound insights on nature based living.

    👉 Vanessa describes

    • Her “Year in Nature Guide” and why she created it
    • What her guide includes
    • Where you can access her guide
    • Why she decided to homeschool and create her own co-op
    • How she got her husband onboard
    • What a nature co-op is
    • The benefits she sees in the children participating
    • The impacts of screen time and the news on children and adults
    • Her intentions for her child’s education as he grows up
    • Why many children are unnecessarily medicated
    • The famous Raising Wildlings rapid fire questions

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    👉 Links and Resources

    Resources & References

    A Year in Nature Guide
    Marco Polo App
    YouTube Channel
    Facebook
    Instagram
    Women Who Run With Wolves

    Guest Details

    Vanessa is a homeschooling mum, military spouse and yogi th

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    S2E20: Real Life on the Road Less Travelled with Naomi Mackie May 24, 2021

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    Life on the road with your family – it’s the dream isn’t it? Well at least I know it is for me, but for now I get to live vicariously through amazing people like Naomi Mackie whom many of you may know as Boys Run Free on Instagram. In today’s episode, we dive into how this family chose homeschooling and the road less travelled.

    👉 Naomi shares

    • The story of how her family came to be travelling on the road
    • What they are traveling around in
    • Where their travels took them and her favorite parts of the journey
    • How they got started homeschooling
    • The dynamic of her family and how they have learned to coexist and conflict manage
    • The financial approach they took to allow for this dream lifestyle
    • Of the joys of play and how the freedom to learn through travel and life experience offers valuable “curriculum.”
    • Her hacks and travel advice for a family who wants to travel around Australia
    • What she does to fill her cup and get in touch with her inner self

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    👉 Resources & References

    Email Naomi
    www.billybuttonphotography.com
    Insta @boys_run_free

    👉 Guest Details
    Naomi Mackie has a family of six. They homeschool their four boys and have been travelling for 18 months around Aus

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Your Child's Body, Your Child's Choice with Lauren French from Body Safety Australia May 17, 2021

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    TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast episode contains references to child sexual and physical abuse, grooming and predatory behaviour. If this episode triggers anything for you please reach out to a loved one who will listen or contact Lifeline 13 11 14 for support. We see you, we hear you, we believe you.
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    Wondering how to teach your children about consent? Want to know how to empower your kids to be the boss of their own body? In this episode, Lauren French from Body Safety Australia helps us answer these incredibly important questions.

    👉 Lauren talks about

    • Body Safety Australia, its mission and her role there
    • Why it is important to start conversations around consent and being the boss of your body in the early years
    • How to go about challenging generational expectations
    • The myths to avoid in body safety conversations with our children
    • Empowering tips on ways we can introduce these topics
    • Stats parents need to know about child abuse
    • The importance of teaching our children proper anatomical names
    • How to help make sleepover’s a safe rite of passage

    👉 Opt In
    https://www.wildlingsforestschool.com/free-downloadables

    👉 Links and Resources
    Body Safety Australia
    Book Recommendations:
    Beauty by Bri Lee
    Love Your Body, Jessica Saunders
    Be Your Own Man, Jessica Saunders

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    S2E18: Educated by Nature with Daniel Burton May 10, 2021

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    In today's episode we travel to the other side of the country to chat with Daniel Burton, CEO and co-founder of Educated By Nature. I am really excited because these nature immersion programs inspired so much of what we do at Wildlings. Settle in for an enlightening show!
    👉 Daniel shares

    • The story of how Educated by Nature began
    • What made him step away from formal education and start a business
    • The importance of time as a resource for nature play
    • Three key values to persuade educators to embrace nature pedagogy
    • Why mentors are essential and how nature supports that framework
    • About rites of passage for children
    • Some of the challenges of running a play-based business
    • The unseen benefits of nature play
    • Risky play’s vital place in childhood
    • His favourite aha moments

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    👉 Resources & References

    https://educatedbynature.com/

    Linked In

    Twitter

    Facebook

    Insta @educatedbynature

    Campfire Conversations

    Blog

    👉 Guest Details

    Daniel is the CEO of Educated by Nature, a qualified teacher and nature connection mentor. He considers himself an advocate fo

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    S2E17: Disrupting Education With Peter Hostrawser May 04, 2021

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    In this episode, we’re traveling to Chicago, Illinois to talk with business teacher, father and podcast host Peter Hostrawser about how and why he’s on a mission to disrupt education.

    👉 Peter shares with Nicki

    • About his learning journey, and his most memorable moments in school and out
    • The importance of confidence and making connections
    • His experience that led him on this path of disrupting education
    • How he coped in a system that wasn’t going to change immediately
    • The best advice he received in helping him connect with students from a different background
    • Where he is currently working and what made him choose this school
    • About the exciting changes he is seeing in education in the States
    • About the funding disparities and inequity in the American school system
    • What he is seeing in the Outdoor Learning space

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    👉 Resources & References

    Website
    Disrupting Education Podcast
    Instagram
    LinkedIn
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    Book Recommendations

    Creative Schools - Sir Ken Robinson
    Indistractable -

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    S2E16: Nature is Within Us with Vicky Mateau Apr 27, 2021

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    Come with us on a virtual travel adventure all the way on the other side of the globe, where we find out about how Forest Schooling is done in Spain with Forest School Leader and fellow unschooling mother, Vicky Mateau.

    👉 Vicky shares with Vicci

    • What led her to make the choice to homeschool her two children
    • About the homeschooling community in Spain
    • About the program she created and how they name their groups
    • About the dynamic wild space she uses
    • The benefits of connecting children with a changing environment
    • About running her program in a National Park in Spain and how the bureaucracy and red tape compares
    • How her children discovered autonomy
    • What unschooling life looks like for her and the beauty of the present moment
    • Her advice for other families about the individual journey and flexibility of this lifestyle
    • About her contextualised training in the UK, and how she had to adapt her training to be more relevant to her forest school in Spain.
    • About “Wildcrafting” in Spain
    • How they include indigenous and ancestral learnings in their programs
    • About the deeper themes of learning in nature and how they translate in communication and relationships between adults and children

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    👉 Links and Resources

    vickymateusimeon@gmail.com

    www.pasdinfant.org

    Book Recommendations:
    Robin Wall Kimme

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    S2E15: How to Get Your Partner Onboard with Scotty Farrell Apr 19, 2021

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    Today is going to be a little more personal than usual. In fact, I think I can feel a little vulnerability hangover coming on already because today, we’re chatting with my husband. He is an ex Primary School, Special Education and Behaviour Management Teacher, the co-founder of an online triathlon and endurance racing coaching business, T:Zero Multisport, and a homeschooling father, the myth, the legend, Scotty Farrell. Scotty is here to answer one of our FAQs about home/un schooling- how to get your partner onboard.

    👉 Scotty Shares

    • His own schooling journey
    • How he got started teaching and his transformative first year
    • How he reached the students who didn’t want to be there
    • His perspective on the research of homeschooling
    • Why they choose time over money and how time as its own currency can set you free
    • Why his children’s lives are better out of school
    • Why he isn’t worried about his children falling behind
    • The benefits he sees for his family
    • How he stays sane spending so much time with his wife and kids
    • The challenges of unschooling
    • His perspective on uni
    • How he reframes the socialisation argument

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    Episodes Referred To

    E1S28: Nicki’s Journey to Wildschooling

    Resources & References

    http://sirkenrobinson.com/

    https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    S1E14: Survival, Paternal Connection and Adventures with Rick J Peterson Apr 12, 2021

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    In this episode we are talking with my beautiful friend, an ex SAS soldier, gum leaf whistler, fire starter, survival skills expert and all around good bloke, Rick Petersen. We find out what Rick has been up to since he got back from the desert, his top tips for survival, what he never leaves home without and why he is on a mission to bring fathers and sons together outdoors. Let's hear from the man behind the beard.

    👉 Rick shares

    • His profound life story
    • About his business in connecting with men, survival skills and collaboration
    • Where his wealth of knowledge came from
    • The benefits of his workshops
    • The benefits men receive by connecting with other men
    • The beauty of “The Talking Log” method
    • About the philosophy of fear
    • What in his EDC “Every Day Carry” Survival Kit
    • A few of his survival top tips

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    👉 Guest Details
    Rick Petersen was born the eldest son of a lighthouse keeper, living on Tasman Island for the early years of his life. Rick later joined the Military and was selected to serve with the elite Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SAS).
    Utilising many of the soft and hard skills that the Military equipped him with, as a self-defence instructor, advanced combat first aider and survival instructor, Rick has lead Kokoda treks in Papua New Guinea and taken fathers and sons into the jungles of Sumatra Indonesia.
    He recently returned from Central Australia where he worked alongside Pitjantjatjara speak

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Let Them 'Loose Parts' Play with Nicki Farrell and Vicci Oliver Apr 06, 2021

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    Here’s the scenario, you stumble across an intricate formation in your garden, rocks lining a maze of dens and caves and paths with other items, maybe leaves, scattered across the space and it feels like you have been transported to a little magical world, one that was created by a child. This is just one example of loose parts play, and what we are going to discuss on today’s episode.

    👉 Nicki and Vicci share

    • What “loose parts” are exactly
    • Why we should encourage loose parts play
    • The benefits of loose parts play
    • Examples of natural loose parts and man-made loose parts
    • How to manage expectations and behaviour during loose parts play
    • How to frame a risk assessment for your child
    • About their City Makers project at the MET
    • How Wildlings can help you set up a loose parts program

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    👉 Resources & References

    Professional Development with Wildlings Forest School
    Shop Loose Parts Resources in the Wildlings Forest School Online Shop
    Make Do

    Guest Details

    Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell are adventurous nature play makers, risk-takers, children’s rights advocates and the co-founders of Wildlings F

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    S2E12: Wildschooling with the Wilder Child Creator Nicolette Sowder Mar 29, 2021

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    In this episode, we’re talking to Nicolette Sowder, founder of the global nature play movement, Wilder Child, about Wildschooling, creating an online nature connection movement and running a business. Prepared to be so inspired, this girl is golden.

    👉 Nicolette talks with us about

    • Her story and how she got started
    • Wildschooling and the trifecta behind it
    • The benefits she has seen in her family from Wildschooling
    • Why it is so important to have an online presence for an outdoor movement
    • The biggest lessons she has learned as a business woman
    • Her advice to parents considering making the leap to homeschooling
    • Her exciting projects coming up!

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    Happy Easter! Head on over to download your FREE Easter Bilby printable that you can take with you and the kids can then decorate with flower petals, leaves, grass and any other treasures you find on your daily dose of Vitamin N, while you sit back and relax.

    👉 Links and Resources
    Website
    Facebook
    Instagram
    https://www.simplelivingcollective.com/
    Book Recs
    Raising Free People- Unschooling as liberation and healing work by Akilah Richards
    Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
    Hatch

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    S2E11: Awaken to Art, Connection to Country and Racism with Jandamarra Cadd Mar 22, 2021

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    In this episode, we’re talking with first custodian artist Jandamarra Cadd about connection to country, art as therapy and how to talk to your kids about racism. Settle in and get ready to be inspired, informed and awakened.

    👉 Jandamarra shares

    • About his life story and when he first picked up a paintbrush.
    • How his spirit was awakened.
    • About connection to country as such an important part of culture and why and how all families might benefit from a strong connection to country.
    • His suggestions for those people who are disconnected from country and nature, or perhaps were never given the opportunity to connect or may be afraid of nature can get to know their country.
    • About his lovely walking on country practice with his girls and what he does with his girls on those days.
    • About intergenerational trauma and his loving role in raising his girls.
    • About the current education system and how we can help improve it.
    • How last year impacted him and his family.
    • About systematic racism and the beauty of Indigenous culture that has been hidden.
    • How he talks to his kids about privilege, race and racism and his tips on how white parents can talk to their kids about racism.
    • About a joyful project he is working on now.

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    👉 Links and Resources

    Insta: @jandamarrasart
    jandamarrasart.com/prints
    facebook.com/jandamarrasart

    👉 Guest Details

    Jandamarra Cadd is a Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja War

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Revitalise Risky Play with Charlotte Lucas Mar 15, 2021

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    In this episode, we’re talking to Charlotte Lucas of Free Rangers Forest School about Risky Play, educating parents on the importance of outdoor learning and battling red tape. Like us, Charlotte started out teaching, then undertook her Level 3 Forest School Leader’s qualification. Since then she has swapped an indoor classroom for an outdoor one and has enjoyed facilitating learners’ journeys in natural surroundings so much that she decided to embark upon the Free Rangers’ adventure with the belief that children learn best from learning through play within an outdoor environment.
    👉 Charlotte shares

    • All the details on Free Rangers including where they are based, what ages they teach, how many children they have, and what programs they run
    • The best things about teaching outdoors and the hardest things about working in the Forest School industry in the UK
    • Why learning outdoors is better for children
    • The benefits of Risky Play that she has seen in her own program
    • What she would show or tell people, in particular parents, to demonstrate why Forest School is so important
    • What she would like to see changed in schools in the future

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    👉 Resources & References

    www.freerangers.org.uk
    www.thewildspace.co.uk
    http://www.freerangers.org.uk/our-shop/i-see-free-rangers-book
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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Maternal Ambivalence with Dr. Margo Lowy Mar 09, 2021

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    If someone asks you about your role as a mother, you may be quick to say it is the most rewarding experience of your life right? But is it? Do you always feel that way? Motherhood brings us to the depth of all our emotions. Mothers have many varying and contradictory feelings that are not talked about publicly. As well as experiencing love, most experience fleeting feelings of hate. These difficult feelings actually strengthen and fuel a mother's love for their child. Today we explore the idea of maternal ambivalence with Dr. Margo Lowy.

    👉 Dr. Margo unveils the truth about

    • What ambivalence truly means
    • Motherhood ambivalence
    • The social and personal expectations surrounding mothers and motherhood and the impacts of these expectations
    • Mother myth busting
    • Undoing the societal conditioning about mothers being on their “best behavior” all of the time
    • How we fuel our growing love for our child

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    For Animal Yoga and other free downloads here

    👉 Links and Resources

    https://www.drmargolowy.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-margo-lowy-a88a91200/

    https://www.facebook.com/margo.lowy.9/

    Insta @drmargolowy

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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex Mar 03, 2021

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    In this episode, we chat with our incredible friend Tasha Lawton, founder of Talk Revolution, about how to talk to you children about sex. If you're not sure when to start talking to your children about sex, or how to talk to them or what to say, then make sure you give this episode a listen because Tash is about to answer every one of your questions you have about these difficult conversations. This episode aims to breakdown the stigma's around one of life's great pleasures.

    👉 Tasha talks with us about:

    • Her story and why she started Talk Revolution and what exactly it is
    • The current state of our kids' mental health
    • Why it is so important that we have these uncomfortable conversations
    • What we can do to stop people passing on shame around this topic
    • When we should start having these conversations
    • The kind of things we should say and what kinds of things should we stay well clear of

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    👉 Resources and References

    Guest Details

    Tash is an experienced media professional with over 20 years experience in storytelling and branded, short and long form content. She has produced and shot in India, Nepal, US, Cambodia, Malaysia and the UK and is experienced producing on set, in location as well as live radio broadcasting. Well that's Tash's corporate bio anyway. Tash had a challenging time growing up, which you'll hear a bit more about during this episode. These challenging times were her big ‘WHY’ behind starting Talk Revolution, which i

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Babies Need Nature Too! Feb 22, 2021

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    In this episode, we are talking about why taking babies out into nature is not only the ultimate sensory experience, but how it will also help to develop their confidence and understanding of the natural world. Babies are natural investigators. You only have to spend a short amount of time with them to see that they are curious little scientists, experimenting with everything they can get their hands on to make sense of the world, and being a parent of a baby is like seeing the world again with brand new eyes. We receive many enquiries asking when is the right age to start taking our children out into nature, and our response is the same every time. Children are never too small to experience the benefits of being out in nature. Let’s look at why!

    👉 Vicci and Nicki discuss:

    • The amazing, mind-blowing science and deeper meaning of why we need to make nature time a priority for babies
    • Nature as the ultimate sensory experience
    • The importance of a baby carrier
    • Ideas of what taking your baby out in nature can look like
    • Risk assessing for babies outdoors

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    👉 Resources & References

    https://zarparbebe.com.au/

    #wildlingsbabies

    👉 Guest Details

    Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell are adventurous nature play makers, risk-takers, children’s rights advocates and the co-founders of Wildlings Forest School. We are the

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Democracy Wins for Our Teens with Mathilda Element Feb 15, 2021

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    In this episode, we invited Mathilda Element back to the podcast who you might remember from season one. She has a very special project that she's been working on with a team of passionate and dedicated people including her husband and children. Let's dive in!

    👉 Mathilda gives us:

    • A reminder on what Pine School values and embodies in their educational system
    • A sneak-peek into how the idea of Humanitas High School came to fruition
    • Insight into her experience on the journey to creating an independent school and the importance of having a foundation built on values
    • An idea of the wonderful outcomes Humanitas hopes their students will achieve in the completion of their time there
    • A valuable exercise in questioning what we truly want for our children
    • A look into why we don’t have as many alternative models of education for older children
    • The truth about the “real world” of a young person
    • The meaning behind the name of Humanitas
    • Perspectives we all need on teenagers

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    👉 Links and Resources

    Episodes Referred To

    S1E17: Democratic Education and the Play Cycle with Mathilda Element

    References

    www.humanitashighschool.org.au

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    S2 E5: Democratic, Progressive and Play-Based Pedagogy with Teacher Tom Feb 08, 2021

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    "Children will be motivated if their learning is based upon their own curiosities and passions." - Teacher Tom
    You may have come across Teacher Tom’s blog on Facebook, but something you may not know is that he has blogged every single day for a decade, sharing his observations and insights from his work at the Woodland Park Cooperative School in the rain soaked Pacific Northwest. Settle in, this episode is full of gold nuggets.

    👉 Teacher Tom Touches On

    • How he found his calling in pre-school teaching
    • The benefits, beauty and joy of a multigenerational shared learning space, co-creating alongside your child.
    • The profound meaning behind his democratic, progressive and play-based pedagogy
    • The most insightful observation he has made through working with children (you are going to want to hear this! )
    • His inspiration for starting his famous daily blog and his reflective process
    • The best and worst parts of being a blogger
    • His experiences with a parent owned and operated school
    • Never letting the weather stop you from having fun
    • School readiness and the 3 characteristics that really matter

    👉 Guest Details

    Tom "Teacher Tom" Hobson is an early childhood educator, international speaker, education consultant, teacher of teachers, parent educator, and author. He is best known for his namesake blog "Teacher Tom's Blog," where he has posted daily for over a decade, chronicling the life and times of his little preschool in the rain soaked Pacific Northwest corner of the US. For over two decades, he has be

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Screentime, Cyberbullying, 'Sextortion' and Safety with Kirra Pendergast Jan 25, 2021

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    Technology has come so far, so fast. With cyberbullying, sexting, and exploitation, parents today have a big challenge to face. It may feel daunting, unknown, unescapable, and we can often feel helpless, but we don’t have to navigate this alone. In today’s episode, we talk with Kirra Pendergast, founder of Safe on Socials, and an expert on the ways in which we can work with our children to create loving boundaries around tech in the home. She shares some key advice on doing this in a way that maintains connection and safety. Kirra says that we need to ask the right questions so that our children feel safe, and know what to do when they don’t.

    👉 Kirra Gets Real and Shares About

    • ‘Safe on Social’ - the story behind it and its educational tools
    • Maintaining your relationship with your child in the age of tech and social media
    • How to co-create safety measures with your children on social and gaming platforms
    • The dangers behind having too much of your personal information available online
    • Child-exploitation
    • How to keep the channel of communication open and honest with your children about what is happening to them online
    • “Chat Features” on games and social media and the heavy conversations we need to have about them
    • “Sextortion”
    • The importance of parental controls
    • The ‘Self- Esteem Minefield’ and the appropriate age for Social Media
    • Cyberbullying and 5 essential tips to help your child through it

    👉Resources and References

    Safe on Social Media

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Layers of Nature Pedagogy with Dr. Claire Warden Jan 18, 2021

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    In this episode, we’re chatting with education consultant Dr. Claire Warden about the importance of nature connection, nature pedagogy and her kindergarten, Achlone Nature Kindergarten in Scotland.
    👉 Claire and Nicki Discuss

    • Her journey in finding nature pedagogy
    • Her unique and impressive PhD research
    • Her theory about the primary and secondary meanings of Nature Pedagogy
    • Her kindergarten Auchlone Nature Kindergarten in Scotland
    • What a typical day looks like for a child that attends Auchlone?
    • Mindstretchers educational platform
    • The best and hard parts about running a 'children in nature' based business
    • And of course the famous Raising Wildlings rapid fire questions

    👉Guest Details

    Dr. Claire Warden is an educational consultant and passionate nature pedagogy expert. If you’ve worked in Early Childcare in Australia, then you will know who Claire is and will have quite likely partaken in one of her prolific offerings of educator training. For those not in the Early Education sphere, Claire is the founder of the education platform, ‘Mindstretchers,’ her charity, 'Living Classrooms,’ her own international consultancy business, and is the president of the new International Association of Nature Pedagogy.

    Claire is also the author of over 25 books and materials relating to early years methodology, including her well-known 'Talking and Thinking Floorbooks,' which presents the planning methodology that supports consultation and democracy in early education; and 'Nurture through Nature,' which explores wor

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Failure, Farts and Finding Self-Worth with Maggie Dent Jan 12, 2021

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    In this episode, we are thrilled to be chatting with one of Australia’s favourite parenting authors and experts, the perfectly named, Queen of Common sense, Maggie Dent. We chat about getting kids off screens, the importance of failing, and self worth and how to support boys in their big emotions and the importance of a well-timed fart.

    👉 Maggie shares

    • What it means to be a lighthouse and who her lighthouse was growing up
    • The importance of nature and play and free time and her favorite adventurous opportunities where children can access these.
    • The importance of failing and resilience
    • More on the philosophies in her book, From Boys to Men, about boys handling emotions, understanding arousal states, preventing techno tantrums, and how to get them off screens.
    • An expansion on her theory about the spectrum of lamb to rooster
    • More on self- worth being the invisible biological core of man-hood
    • The biological differences in the wiring of boys and how educators can improve classroom settings
    • The three F’s- Food, Fun and Farts.

    👉 Resources & References

    Maggie Dent - Home | Resources for those who live & work with children

    Maggie's Blog | Maggie Dent

    👉 Guest Details

    Commonly known as the “queen of common sense”, Maggie is one of Australia’s most beloved parenting authors and educators, with a particular interest in the early years, adolescence and resilience.

    Maggie’s experienc

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    2020 - Reflections on Growth and Gratitude Dec 21, 2020

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    In this episode, we wrap up the crazy year that was 2020. From expansion plans, to coronavirus, a podcast, online courses, awards and rapid growth, we chat about what’s happened in the Wildlings world this year. And a recap of some of our favourite guests this year.

    👉 Nicki and Vicci reflect on

    • Wildlings and this wild year
    • The creation of Raising Wildlings Podcast
    • Gratitude for the blessings in disguise and hard earned awards
    • What our listeners have to look forward to in the new year including some epic guests!

    👉 Guest Details

    Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell are adventurous nature play makers, risk-takers, children’s rights advocates and the co-founders of Wildlings Forest School. We are the hosts of the ‘Raising Wildlings’ podcast and we put the dirt back in childhood.

    During any Wildlings Forest School program, you are likely to find Wildlings up trees, sliding down mud slides, whittling with pocket knives, lighting fires and building rafts. We let kids, be kids - because children can’t learn to protect nature if they’ve never had a childhood in it.

    👉 Opt In

    https://www.wildlingsforestschool.com/free-downloadables

    It’s Christmas holidays and if you’re already wondering what to do with your children after already having spent so much time indoors, why not download our free Bush Santa printable, take it outdoors with some glue, set the kids up under a shady tree and go and make yourself a cup of tea while they decorate Santa’s

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Equitable Education and Passionate Play with Pasi Sahlberg Dec 15, 2020

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    In this episode, we chat with Pasi Sahlberg, author, Professor of Education Policy and Deputy Director of the Gonski Institute at the University of New South Wales, about inequality in the Australian education system, some of the excellent things happening in the Finish education system and how we can help rebalance this inequality.

    👉 Pasi shares

    • His journey that led him to where he is today
    • The Gonski Institute of Australia and his work there
    • Equitable Education Systems and what that looks like in Australia
    • The Australian education funding system
    • The discrepancy of compulsory instruction hours in schools around the globe
    • Finnish education initiatives that would translate well into the Australian education system
    • The importance of play in schools
    • How to communicate the importance of play to principals

    👉 Guest Details

    Pasi is a Finnish educator who has worked as a schoolteacher, teacher-educator, researcher, and policy advisor in Finland and has studied education systems and advised education leaders around the world. He has written and spoken widely about teaching and learning in school, teachers' work and school improvement, educational change, international education issues, and the future of schools. His book “Finnish Lessons: What Can the World Learn from Educational Change in Finland” won the 2013 Grawemeyer Award for an idea that has potential to change the world. Pasi believes most kids know what interests them deeply when they are very young, whether it’s spiders, bicycles, guitar or drawing, a

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Present Parenting and Practicing Self-Compassion Dec 07, 2020

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    It’s been a rough year across the globe, particularly on parents. With lockdowns, quarantines, working and schooling from home, financial and health concerns, we thought it was a good time to get Rebecca Branstetter in.

    Rebecca is a school psychologist, speaker, and author on a mission to help children thrive by supporting school psychologists, educators, and families.
    She is the founder of The Thriving School Psychologist Collective, an online community dedicated to improving mental health and learning supports in public schools, as well as the co-creator of the “Make It Stick Parenting” course, which provides parents tools to build their child’s social-emotional learning, and the “Peace of Mind Parenting” course to support families during distance learning.
    👉In this powerful and inspirational episode, we hear Rebecca's expertise about:
    1. The effect of the pandemic on mental health and learning in children.
    2. The ABC's to help shift our perspective to a place of peace and understanding with our child.
    3. How we go about parenting from a place of calm and connection, even in uncertain times. (aka--not having to be a PERFECT parent, but a PRESENT parent)
    4. The difference between Self-Care and Self-Compassion.
    4. How to partner with the school if your child is struggling academically, socially or emotionally.
    6. School readiness and some of the red flags that signal your child might benefit from delayed entry.

    👉 Links and Resources

    FREE Download
    25 Self-Care Practices for Parents: Instant "in the moment "strategies

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Powerful Realisations and Choices with The Homeschool Project Nov 30, 2020

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    In this episode, we’re talking to Nathan and Anita from the Homeschool Project Podcast to hear their perspective on the most common questions we homeschoolers get asked. How do we manage financially, what type of curriculum should I follow, what made you start homeschooling and the most common question of all, what about socialisation?! A few months ago, I had the pleasure of speaking with Anita and Nathan, hosts of The Homeschool Project Podcast about Forest Schooling, Wildschooling and Unschooling. Today, I now have the pleasure of interviewing the beautiful couple. Anita and Nathan are a military family currently residing in Ohio, USA, and homeschooling their 3 beautiful children. They began their podcast at the start of the year to try and help other families new to homeschooling by sharing ideas on homeschooling and some laughs.

    👉 We chat to Anita and Nathan about

    • Their family and the journey that brought them to where they are today
    • The Homeschool Project Podcast
    • The powerful realisation that shifted them to the idea of homeschooling.
    • Their thoughts on socialisation
    • Homeschool co-ops
    • The homeschooling philosophy they follow
    • The best thing about homeschooling in their eyes
    • Some of the struggles of homeschooling
    • How and where their family resets on rough days
    • What they would change about the education system

    👉 Opt In

    https://www.wildlingsforestschool.com/free-downloadables

    👉 Resources & References

    Charlotte Mason Method

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Vicci's Leap to Homeschooling Nov 23, 2020

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    Two weeks ago, we had a lot of fun when Vicci interviewed Nicki about her family's unschooling journey. In this episode, we flip the table and Nicki interviews Vicci about her family’s journey. We delve into her story of how they made the decision to homeschool based on their children’s personalities and how, after doing all the research, she took the leap.
    This is part four of our series on families that unschool, homeschool, wildschool and world school that will run until the end of the year. Last week we spoke to Lucy AitkenRead about unschooling in a yurt, the school wound and child autonomy. You can head on over and check it out, it’s episode #29.
    Wondering if home schooling or unschooling is for you? This series and these stories may help!

    👉 Vicci shares

    1. What the one thing was that made her decide to homeschool

    2. How she communicated her thoughts about homeschooling to her husband

    3. How her family manages financially

    4. How her children are socialised

    5. How she fits in self-care

    6. Whether she worries about her children falling behind

    👉 Vicci's details

    The ocean has always been home for Vicci. Living in South East Queensland has been the perfect backdrop for a life of adventure chasing dolphins and whales on a mission to spread a love for the natural world.

    After spending a few years teaching in traditional schools, Vicci's world was soon opened to alternative models of learning, particularly the Forest School philo

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Off-Grid and Unschooling with Lucy AitkenRead Nov 16, 2020

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    In this episode we chat to Off-Grid and Unschooling mama and activist, Lucy AitkenRead. We discuss how unschooling allows you to stand back and watch your child bloom and how unschooling your own children can heal your own school wounds. We also chat to Lucy about how to show up as your authentic self in business and her new book 30 Days of Rewilding.

    👉 We talk to Lucy about

    1. What made her choose to unschool her kids and if there was any defining moment that made the decision for her, or if it was a slow build?
    2. How choosing alternative lifestyles sometimes feels like we can alienate people when we talk about those choices. We’re actively trying to make sure that we don’t ‘other’ people’s choices making this podcast. We discuss how she incorporates this in her own work.
    3. Her book ‘30 days to Rewilding’
    4. How her children have benefited from the ‘rewilding’ lifestyle

    👉 About Lucy AitkenRead
    Lucy AitkenRead is a writer, unschooling mama and activist and is here to help you step in to trust, joy and regeneration! She moved her family from South London, UK to a yurt in the middle of nowhere, NZ. They share their off grid farm with another family where they all live without school. Lucy is passionate about supporting people to live compassionately – on earth, with the folks around them AND themselves.
    She has spent the last 9 years writing about sustainable living and attachment parenting on her blog and running courses that help people trust themselves with their hopes and dreams including her (

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Nicki's Journey to Wildschooling Nov 09, 2020

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    In this episode, I’m chatting with Nicki about how her family ended up going from a teaching family to an unschooling family with two home businesses. This is part two of our series on families that unschool, homeschool, wildschool and world school that will run until the end of the year. Wondering if home schooling or unschooling is for you? Then this is the episode for you.
    👉 Vicci & Nicki Discuss

    • What the one thing was that made her decide to homeschool
    • How her family manages financially
    • Socialisation
    • How Nicki 'convinced' her husband to homeschool (note: she didn't!)
    • How she gets self-care time
    • Whether she worries about her children 'falling behind'
    • How her children will be prepared for University if they're homeschooling

    👉 Nicki's Details

    Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell are adventurous nature play makers, risk-takers, children’s rights advocates and the co-founders of Wildlings Forest School. We are the hosts of the ‘Raising Wildlings’ podcast and we put the dirt back in childhood.

    During any Wildlings Forest School program, you are likely to find Wildlings up trees, sliding down mud slides, whittling with pocket knives, lighting fires and building rafts. We let kids, be kids - because children can’t learn to protect nature if they’ve never had a childhood in it.

    Wildlings Forest School Contact Details

    Website

    Facebook

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Fearless Homeschool with Kelly George Nov 02, 2020

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    Kelly is an Aussie who helps parents fall in love with homeschooling via blogging, summits, and courses. She's a wife plus mum of five never-schooled children. With no fixed address, their long-term travel provides endless adventures and ways of connecting with people and the world. Kelly is also the creator of the Fearless Homeschool and the host of the Australian Homeschool Summit, both of which are unbelievable resources for those families who need some support and encouragement when starting your homeschooling journey.
    👉 We Ask Kelly…

    · How she made the decision to homeschool her five children

    · What kinds of sacrifices and life choices they made as a family in order to manage financially

    · How Kelly manages her self care time

    · What a typical day or week may look like for her family

    · What kind of curriculum works best for her family

    · How travel has added value to her children’s learning, life views and adventurous spirit

    · How her children socialise

    Kelly’s Homeschool Courses

    • Australian Homeschooling Summit
    • Zero to Homeschool
    • Unschooling Essentials
    • Zero to Homeschool + Start Homeschool Summit

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    The Art of Whittling with Wildlings Forest School Oct 26, 2020

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    Whittling wood is one of the most calming and meditative crafts we do at Forest School. If you’ve ever taught in a classroom, you wouldn’t believe the calm, focus and engagement you’ll find in a whittling circle of usually rambunctious children. It has to be seen to be believed.
    In this episode we talk about all things whittling: how to keep children safe when using pocket knives, which knives we recommend, how to take care of your knife, which wood to whittle, what to make and how old children can be to start whittling – the answer might just surprise you.
    👉 Discussion Points

    • The benefits of whittling and children owning a pocket knife
    • Safety tips to keep children safe when using pocket knives
    • Technique
    • Which knives we recommend
    • Knife care & safe storage
    • Which wood to use
    • Projects to whittle
    • Recommended starting age for children

    👉 Purchase Pocket Knives & Whittling Tools Here:

    • Opinel Wooden Peeler (great intro to whittling tool)
    • My First Opinel Whittling Pocket Knife (our best seller and the knife we recommend for beginners)
    • Opinel Classic No.8 Pocket Knife (a classic knife for older, more experienced children or adults)
    • Alpine Leather Sheath (somewhere safe to keep your knife)
    • Opinel Secatuers (the only kid proof ones we've ever found! These are virtually unbreakable)
    • Opinel Folding Saw (a most excellent gift for the gardener - or adventurer in your family)

    👉 Listeners Offer
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    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    E.25 How to Help Your Child Love Their Body with Jessica Sanders Oct 20, 2020

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    In this episode, we get some tips and tools from Social Worker and Author, Jessica Sanders about how we can help our children love their bodies, accept who they are and help process their emotions.

    👉 Discussion Points

    1. Jessica’s journey to becoming a social worker, author and advocate
    2. The inspiration for penning her beautiful books, Love Your Body and your most recent release, Be Your Own Man
    3. Jess’s tips for how to help our girls love their bodies and boys to be their own man
    4. What being an advocate for children looks like for Jess, including her work with Worth a Second Chance
    5. The one thing Jess would change about the education system

    👉 About Jessica Sanders

    Jessica Sanders is an author, advocate and social worker from Melbourne. She is dedicated to empowering others with the tools they need to strengthen the relationship they hold with themselves and their bodies.
    Jess has a lot to say about gender equality as a whole and is a passionate advocate for children. Jessica has a long history of working with young people through organisations such as SECASA, The Butterfly Foundation and Jesuit Social Services. In 2019, Jessica wrote her multi award winning children’s book, Love Your Body. To date, Love Your Body has been sold into 29 territories around the world. In November 2019 Jessica released Me Time: the self-care guide to being your own best friend, which is a practical book to support mental health and in September of this year she released her book for boys, Be Your Own Man.
    Jess believes the current def

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Breaking Down the Barriers to Bush Kindy Oct 15, 2020

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    In this episode we break down three of the barriers that often hold centres and educators back from starting a Forest or Bush School program. Bush or Forest Kindy’s are growing in popularity, and for good reason. There are plenty of educators who are almost ready to take the plunge, but there is something holding them back. Well today we are going to discuss three barriers that may be making the process of even thinking about starting an Forest School session entirely too difficult!
    👉 Discussion Points

    • Fear of death/injury/litigation
    • How do we minimise the risk of missing children
    • How do we minimise the risk of injury (appropriate clothing)
    • Lack of personal knowledge


    👉 Summary
    There are always going to be barriers that make starting a new program challenging. The best thing to do is to make a list of all the things holding you back and then you can systematically go through and find solutions for every single one. And if you would like some extra assistance with this you can always sign up for our Introdcution to Bush Kindy course which is launching ….
    👉 Free Downloadable
    If you’d like a little inspiration to get your family outside, click here, to get our FREE Nature Scavenger Hunt printable.
    👉 Guest Details

    Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell are adventurous nature play makers, risk-takers, children’s rights advocates and the co-founders of Wildlings Forest School. We are the hosts of the ‘Raising Wildlings’ podcast and we put the dirt back in childhood.

    Wildlings aims to get more children outdoors connecting with nature, creating the village parents are yearning for and inspiring change in the education system.

    During any Wildlings Forest School program, you are likely to find Wildlings up trees, sliding down mud slides, whittling with pocket knives, lighting fires and building rafts. We let kids, be kids - because children can’t learn to protect nature if they’ve never had a childhood in it.

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    The Voices of Children with Kara Spence from Nature. Be in It Oct 06, 2020

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    Today's episode is a little different. Join us as we take a trip to Tasmania, to Nature Be In It, run by the ever passionate, Kara Spence, where we will hear what the children of Howrah Primary School and their educators love about her Forest School programs.
    👉 About Nature. Be In It
    At Nature. Be in it. we believe nature connection is a deep human need. We take you into nature to meet your need for connection to yourself, each other and the planet. During our expertly guided experiences for your children, corporate team and family you will see the value and need for nature connection to rebuilding resilience, creativity and social and emotional intelligence.
    👉 About Kara
    Nature connection is in Kara's bloodline. As the daughter of an audacious nature crusader and mad-about-rocks geologist, she understands our dual demands on nature: sustain our souls and support our economy. The trick is achieving both, in harmony and balance.

    Born and raised in a Canadian city of millions Kara thrives on all things urban. Cafés and culture - traffic and crowds... To keep her sanity however, she needs time out. To quiet the mind and restore the soul there is no quicker way than to spend time outside in nature.

    Kara's career has been defined by one objective: be outside. She followed the warmer climate to Australia, where she could be outside more of the year. She now calls Hobart home.

    The sum of her work as a Park Ranger, expert environmental educator and teacher, combined with 15 years training in mindfulness, has inspired Kara to create Nature. Be in it.
    👉 Find Kara
    Nature. Be In It
    Facebook
    Instagram
    LinkedIn
    Email: kara@naturebeinit.com
    Resources and References
    Original editi

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Let Them Climb Trees! Sep 28, 2020

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    Did you spend much of your childhood climbing trees? Did you know that 1 out of 4 Australian children have never climbed a tree and that this quintessential childhood experience is banned in most of our educational settings? In this episode talk about why sharing the view with birds from the branch of a tree is so beneficial for children!

    In a 2011 study by Planet Ark on Childhood interaction with nature 1000 parents were surveyed. One of the disturbing findings was that only 20% of children today are engaged in tree climbing. It appears that children just don’t climb trees anymore. This is unsurprising as we have seen the dramatic changing face of our educational settings with things such as soft-fall and height restrictions severely impacting the ability for children to climb anything, let alone a tree.
    Benefits of climbing trees:

    1. Focus and concentration
    2. Hand-eye coordination
    3. Problem-solving skills
    4. Self-esteem
    5. Overcoming fears
    6. Trust and team-building
    7. Body confidence
    8. Building physical strength
    9. Setting and achieving goals
    10. Respecting nature

    How to support children when they are learning to climb:

    • Look for easy trees to climb with low hanging branches
    • Avoid the ‘be careful’ schtick. Offer more meaningful advice such as, ‘Do you feel safe right now?’ or share your observations, ‘That branch is not thicker than your arm, do you think it can support your weight?’
    • Remind them to check the surface of the ground beneath should they fall and to remove any rocks/stic

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    For the Sheer Joy - with Occupational Therapist Kaya Lyons Sep 22, 2020

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    In this episode we chat with Occupational Therapist Kaya Lyons of Active OT for Kids about how Child Development occurs naturally through play, connecting & exploring. We discuss trauma and the impact on development and interactions and how therapy can and should be integrated into daily life.

    Discussion

    • How occupational therapy helps children to live a joyful life, and how Kaya has created her business around collaboration and sharing of ideas so that she can deliver therapies for children based on their individual needs, with the main goal of creating joy and wonder in the learning and development of children
    • How long periods of stress to the system can cause trauma – this means that children can stay in survival mode which may prevent them from thriving
    • Trauma impacts children with limited attention, withdrawal, hyper-vigilance which are all coping strategies. This limits their ability to thrive
    • How we can support wellness so that we can bring a child’s system out of survival and into thriving
    • How nature provides enriched opportunities for sensory engagement, feeling emotions, engaging in cognition and connecting with nature
    • Ultimately joy is the window to connect everything
    • Keeping therapy simple for families so that we remove the pressure
    • How Kaya created an outdoor camp experience for children who suffer from trauma
    • How Kaya balances her professional life with homeschooling her three daughters.

    Kaya Lyons - Active OT's Contact Details

    • Website

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Breaking Down Common Misconceptions about our Nature Playgroups Sep 14, 2020

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    Episode Description

    In this episode, we’re talking about nature playgroups, why we’re so passionate about them, and some of the misconceptions people might have when they go to attend one. So, wondering if nature playgroup is for you? In this episode, we answer that question.


    👉 Discussion Points

    1. What is nature playgroup?
      Aimed at 0-3, immersed nature, not skill building. Includes seasonal song time, seasonal story time, seasonal craft or activity and a focus on free play with friends in nature.

    2. Our playgroups are centred around what children need, not what parents want

    • This means we provide minimal activities for many reasons: because our focus is on free play in nature, because children at this age would rather cut a ball of wool into a million pieces than use it to craft with, because children don’t need any resources to learn and entertain themselves, because we want children to use this time to socialise and because providing less resources provides opportunities to develop essential social skills such as sharing and there are less fights over resources. But more importantly, our nature playgroups are all about free time and exploring nature in a supportive environment with friends.
    • Many crafts are too complex/not developmentally appropriate for this age group, they do not have the dexterity to manage many tools. We provide small achievable tasks on purpose so that children feel a sense of achievement when they are able to achieve them. When an adult has to finish a craft for a child, it can perpetuate a

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    The Conscious Parenting Revolution with Katherine Winter-Sellery Sep 07, 2020

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    In this episode, we’re chatting with conscious parenting expert Katherine Winter- Sellery from Conscious Parenting Revolution, about non-violent communication, habitual parenting responses and how many of us haven’t learnt how to question what comes out of our mouths in response to our children’s behaviour. We also discuss childism, how labelling children can harm them, and why it’s important to break our negative views of children.
    Discussion

    • What is Conscious Parenting and Non Violent Communication?
    • Childism/Ageism and the problem with having prejudice against children
    • How labelling children can be a form of violence and cause sibling rivalry
    • Self-esteem should not come from relying on a parent or any other person's praise, it should be internal
    • Relying on praise can be disincentivising. E.g. So you're really proud of me now for getting good grades, so I guess that means you're not proud of me at all if I don't get good grades, so why should I bother trying at all?
    • Building self-esteem comes from acknowledgement, rather than praise. E.g. 'It looks like you feel pretty chuffed about that. I would feel proud too. I saw how hard you worked on that.'
    • We rely on 'habitual responses', the way that we were parented in tough times and they very often don't serve us, and especially don't serve our children.
    • Parenting courses can help give us the tools as parents to help navigate difficult parenting situations without relying on old, harmful parenting techniques.

    Guest Details
    Katherine Winter-Sellery is the CE

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    5 Parenting Hacks on How To Raise Independent Children Aug 31, 2020

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    Today, we’re bringing you five parenting hacks on how we foster a family environment that helps raise children who are more independent, and why autonomy is the end goal.
    👉 Key Points

    1. Allowing Children to Make Choices

    - Dinner

    - Shower

    - Utensils

    2. Let children struggle safely

    - For example, children climbing trees and ‘can’t get down’. We might say, ‘You’re too high for me to help you but I’ll stay here with you while we work it out. What can you do to get yourself down?

    - Being the emotional (not physical) support to help them troubleshoot their own problems

    3. Release expectations

    - Appropriate levels of learning

    - Embracing the mess whilst they’re learning

    4. Not micro-managing

    - Not too quick to give solutions

    - Let children do things for themselves as often as possible

    5. Age appropriate tools

    - Kiddicutter: https://www.wildlingsforestschool.com/shop/kiddikutter

    - Peeler: https://www.wildlingsforestschool.com/shop/opinel-peeler-beech

    - Pocket knife: https://www.wildlingsforestschool.com/shop/my-first-opinel-whittling-knife

    - Cleaning toosl: Mini dust buster, dustpan and broom, cleaning cloths and vinegar spray within reach

    - Plastic steps/montessori stool

    - Mini First Aid Kit

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Democratic Education and the Play Cycle with Mathilda Element Aug 24, 2020

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    In this episode we learn about Democratic Education and the theory of the Play Cycle from Educator and Parent, Mathilda Element, from Pine Community School in Brisbane. We chat about the key concepts behind democratic education and consensus decision making that underpin the values at Pine Community School, as well as the importance of multi-age play and the details of a child’s Play Cycle.

    We discuss:

    • The umbrella term of democratic education and the idea of consensus decision making
    • The value of multi-age play
    • The importance of philosophy of play and the value of this across the spectrum of age ranges
    • That play is driven by children – if it is driven by adults it can be described as playful but it is not play
    • The concept of the the Play Cycle in play-work theory– a term first coined by Gordon Sturrock and the late Perry Else
    • The play cycle:

    1. Play Drive: All play begins with the play drive that is the instinctive desire and need to play

    2. Play Cue: From this drive the child may produce an action which can be very subtle or very obvious

    3. Play Return: The feedback a child receives from a play cue is called a play return.

    4. Play Flow: This is established once the play has commenced, and is a continuation of cues and returns.

    5. Play Frame: The process of play is ‘contained’ by the play frame. The play frame can be a material boundary that keeps the play intact; the rules of the game or understanding between the participants. A frame can be many thi

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Chaos to Calm with Chrissie Davies Aug 10, 2020

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    Do you love the sound of turning your household from chaos to calm? We are joined by the Child Charmer and parenting educator Chrissie Davies where we discuss why our role as parents is one of the most important in the lives of our children. We also discuss the glaringly obvious gap in parenting education when it comes to raising toddlers in terms of our expectations of children and why reaching out for help and support in parenting needs to start before our child’s behaviour gets out of hand.

    👉 Our Discussion

    • That a parent’s most important role is to be their child's educator - in all things - to help them understand the world and how to be good human being.
    • Accessing parenting education. That seeking positive education to support parents on their parenting journey should be the NORM - not just for families who are struggling with their kids behaviour
    • How to use emotional connection & positive communication to create a relationship with your child based on trust and guidance.
    • Getting back to basics with kids
    • COVID - why more parents have been forced to slow down
    • How the current school system not being able to meet the needs of so many children and why

    👉 Freebie

    Don’t forget to download our FREE “Words of Empathy and Validation” printable to stick on your fridge for those times you’re at a loss for words (or having the complete opposite trouble! ;) Simply head to www.wildlingsforestschool.com/free-downloadables to get your copy!

    👉

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Connecting Children, Culture & Community with Campfire Aug 03, 2020

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    Do you have a fireplace or a fire pit at home? Do you let your children light and manage fires? If not, why not? Today, we’re talking about the benefits of children working with fire, why children will seek it out, why it’s important to incorporate it into your outdoor play and how to do it safely.

    👉 Key Discussion Points:

    • The purpose of fire activities in the home/school/centre
    • Playing with dangerous elements – such as fire, water and animals is one of the 6 Pillars of Risk Play
    • We are drawn to fire. For thousands of years, humans have relied on fire to survive. It’s almost an innate, biological response. So we need to pre-empt this curiosity.
    • We live in a country that makes swimming lessons compulsory at school because we are surrounded by oceans but doesn’t make fire safety compulsory despite us being a bush fire prone nation.
    • The key concerns of parents and educators
    • How we introduce fire at Wildlings Forest School and how you can too
    • Safety measures you can put in place to reduce risk

    “It is often the risks to adults – blame, loss of reputation, liability – that cloud providers’ judgements when it comes to allowing children to take risks.” Gill, T. 2007.

    👉 Guest Details

    Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell are adventurous nature play makers, risk-takers, children’s rights advocates and the co-founders of Wildlings Forest School. We are the hosts of the ‘Raising Wildlings’ podcast and we put the dirt back in childhood.

    Wildlings aims to get more children outdoors connecting with nature, crea

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    The Nature School Jul 27, 2020

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    In this episode we look at the way the Australian Curriculum is embedded through the lens of nature at one of Australia’s newest independent school in Port Macquarie – The Nature School. Their early learning and play programs include bush immersion for their playgroup, early years and vacation care as well as their independent primary school. We are joined by Jaqcui Leach who is the Head of Early Learning & Play at The Nature School and Catherine Oehlman who is the founding head of The Nature School Primary. .


    👉 Our Discussion

    • How the primary school grew out of the bush immersion programs in their Early Learning Division – teaching half the day inside and half outside while meeting outcomes and delivering curriculum requirements
    • How the COVID isolation experience is shining a light on how children really feel about their learning
    • Connecting learning to the world they live in through real experiences
    • Learning never stops and how we can use the outdoors and the community to extend their understanding of the world
    • How we continually challenge and reflecting on our teaching practice – remembering our why
    • The challenges of delivering a accredited bush immersion Early Years Service
    • What the day in the life of a child looks like at the Nature School
    • The benefits of having a nature based vision for educational outcomes – the release of the pressure cooker, reduced anxiety and improved confidence.
    • Children as active global citizens – their voice is important
    • The impact of the 2019

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Autonomy, Creativity & Resilience - The Wildlings Way Jul 20, 2020

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    In this episode, we talk about autonomy, creativity and resilience - the Wildlings way and how we’re on a mission to change the education system from the outside in, in the hopes that others can change it from the inside out. We shine a light on what we do here at Wildlings and why we want to see the Forest School philosophy incorporated into schools and childcare centres across Australia.

    👉 DISCUSSION

    • We want to see children respected, given more autonomy and control over their own learning, more play, more time outdoors and more focus on holistic well-being.
    • We want to arm parents and educators with knowledge about schools that are doing these things so that you can take this information to your own schools.
    • In order to have independent, resilient, creative and respectful adults, we need to create opportunities for children to be creative, to be respected and trusted to make their own decisions, to become independent, to not be micro-managed 24/7.
    • We speak to children respectfully.
    • Educators are not authoritarian.
    • We provide the time, the space, the resources, and emotional support for them to be able to safely explore and learn in their preferred way.
    • There is no adult agenda or curriculum attached to what we do.
    • There is no rush to learn a skill.
    • There is no grading.
    • Failing is an important part of Forest School (and life)
    • School P&C’s and parents have a lot of say about how schools are run, parents have a lot of power and sway over what schools prioritise for the holisitic development of children.
    • Schools need to keep up as parents vote with their feet.

    👉 FREEBIE

    Please note that we are having technical difficulties with our downloadable. We are hoping to have it loaded by 28/7/20.

    If you’d like to know where your schools sits in regards to Outdoor Learning, you can find our Outdoor Learning Appraisal for Schools at www.wildlingsforestschool.com/free-downloadables.

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    The Art of Growing Up with John Marsden - Part Two Jul 13, 2020

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    Episode Description

    In this episode (part two of two) with author and principal, John Marsden, we chat about how children are not all sweetness and innocence, how adolescents are not worthless and depraved and that parents need to be adults most of the time! If you’re curious as to why teens need to (metaphorically) ‘kill’ their parents to become adults, then this is the episode for you!


    👉 Our Discussion

    • All children are both good and bad, innocent and evil
    • How idealising childhood sets teenagers up to fail and not want to grow up
    • How teenagers need to metaphorically ‘kill’ their parents to become adults
    • The importance of real world experiences in education
    • Ineffectual parenting practises
    • How it might be a good idea for Australia to one day have an Education minister that has actually worked in the Education industry…

    👉 Freebie

    Don’t forget to download your ‘’what to say’’ guide so that we can encourage problem solving and personal risk assessment in our children instead of our usual go to response of “Be careful”. To download the Risky Play cheat sheet, simply head to www.wildlingsforestschool.com/free-downloadables


    👉 Guest Details

    John has written more than 40 books, including Tomorrow When the War Began, So Much to Tell You, and his most recent work, The Art of Growing up. He has sold over five million books worldwide, and has won every major award in Australia for young people's fiction. John's passionate interest in education led him to start two schools, Ca

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    The Art of Growing Up with John Marsden Part 1 Jul 06, 2020

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    In this episode (part one of two), we talk to author and principal, John Marsden, about his schools, Candlebark School and Alice Miller School and how they are different to traditional schools. We talk about Candlebark’s fabulous school motto: ‘Take risks’ and how first-hand experiences are the essence of the schools educational philosophies.

    John tells us three things he would change about the traditional education system and what to look for when you’re searching for a school for your children.

    👉 Our Discussion

    ● Candlebark School and Alice Miller School

    ● How Candlebark and Alice Miller School are different to traditional schools.

    ● Candlebark’s fabulous school motto: ‘Take risks’

    ● How first-hand experiences form the essence of education at the schools.

    ● The three things John would change about the traditional education system

    ● What to look for in a school

    👉 Freebie

    Don’t forget to download your ‘’what to say’’ guide so that we can encourage problem solving and personal risk assessment in our children instead of our usual go to response of “Be careful”. To download the Risky Play cheat sheet, simply head to www.wildlingsforestschool.com/free-downloadables

    👉 Guest Details

    John has written more than 40 books, including Tomorrow When the War Began, So Much to Tell You, and his most recent work, The Art of Growing up. He has sold over five million books worldwide, and has won every major award in Australia for young people's fiction. John's passionate interest in education led him to start two schools, Candlebark a

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Risky Play and What to Say Instead of 'Be Careful'! Jun 29, 2020

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    Has your child ever done something that has made you gasp and want to cover your eyes? Early climbers climbing out of their high chair, children scaling trees so high you can barely spot them or swimming beyond their depth, or teens wrestling like they’re in a WWF match? Good! We hope you may find some relief in the fact that your child is doing EXACTLY what they are designed to do! Take risks! And that is exactly what we’re going to be talking about - Risky Play. What it is, the 6 types of risky play, why children seek out risk, why it’s important and how to incorporate it into your outdoor play.
    👉 Our Discussion

    • What is risky play?
    • Benefits of Risky Play
    • The 6 Types of Risky Play
    1. Play at heights
    2. Play at high speed
    3. Play with dangerous tools
    4. Play with dangerous elements – fire, water, animals
    5. Rough and tumble
    6. Play in secret spaces
    • What is the purpose of risky play?
    • Risk is not necessarily a danger to be avoided but rather a skill that needs to be managed.
    • How can help your child manage risky play?
    • What can you say instead of ’Be Careful!’
    • In a nutshell, we want our children to be as safe as necessary not a safe as possible.

    ‘A ship is safe in the harbour - but that is not what ships are built for…’

    👉 Freebie
    To download the Risky Play cheat sheet, simply click here.

    👉 Links and Resources

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather with Linda McGurk Jun 22, 2020

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    👉 Our Discussion

    - The benefits of outdoor play, particularly during a pandemic, when so many children are still having to practise social distancing.

    - How to create a habit of daily outdoor play with your family

    - The role of outdoor play for family culture and community.


    👉 Freebie

    If you’d like a little inspiration to get your family outside, click HERE , to get our FREE Wildschooling printable with all the gear we keep in our car so that our families are always ready for adventure.


    👉 Links and Resources

    - Last Child in the Woods, by Richard Louv

    - The Nature Fix, by Florence Williams

    - The Nature Connection Pyramid Printable

    - Good Bacteria in Dirt article

    - Busting the Cold causes Colds Myth article


    - 👉 About Linda

    Linda Åkeson McGurk is a Swedish American journalist, blogger and author of There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather. She believes that the best childhood memories are creat

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Wildschooling Jun 15, 2020

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    In this episode we talk about Wildschooling. What it is, what is not, how to incorporate Wildschooling around traditional schooling and how we incorporate Wildschooling into our own children’s lives.
    Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell are adventurous nature play makers, risk-takers, children’s rights advocates and the co-founders of Wildlings Forest School. We are the hosts of the ‘Raising Wildlings’ podcast and we put the dirt back in childhood.

    Wildlings aims to get more children outdoors connecting with nature, creating the village parents are yearning for and inspiring change in the education system.

    During any Wildlings Forest School program, you are likely to find Wildlings up trees, sliding down mud slides, whittling with pocket knives, lighting fires and building rafts. We let kids, be kids - because children can’t learn to protect nature if they’ve never had a childhood in it.

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    The Parenting Disconnect, Smacking and Authoritarianism with Robin Grille Jun 10, 2020

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    In this BONUS episode (part two of two), we continue our chat with psychologist, parent educator and author of Inner Child Journeys, Robin Grille. We cover the parenting disconnect, smacking and the origins of our authoritarian education and parenting culture. Be prepared to perhaps feel uncomfortable and/or challenged and remember that Robin's work focuses on how when we are triggered by these feelings - we can use these moments as opportunities for personal growth.
    Our discussion:

    • How we can begin to move away from smacking as a culture by exploring our triggers (AKA our body's memories from when we were children ourselves)
    • We discuss the collective wound of all civilisation - that we are tamers
    • How we have moved from belonging to nature, to seeing ourselves as tamers of nature
    • How we can move towards a more democratic (rather than authoritarian) education system

    Guest Details

    Robin Grille is an international speaker, psychologist and parenting educator. Robin is the author of three books: ‘Parenting for a Peaceful World’, ‘Heart to Heart Parenting’ and his newest title: ‘Inner Child Journeys’.

    Drawing from 30 years’ experience and leading-edge neuropsychological research, Robin’s seminars and courses focus on healthy emotional development for children as well as parents; while building supportive, co-operative parenting communities.

    You can find Robin Here:

    • www.robingrille.com
    • Instagram @robingrill

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Exploring Your Inner Child with Robin Grille Jun 08, 2020

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    In this episode (part one of two), we chat with psychologist, parent educator and author of Inner Child Journeys, Robin Grille, about how the best way to understand our children, is to first understand ourselves. Think of this episode as your gentle reminder that parenting is a personal growth journey!

    Our discussion:

    • What to do when we have a conflict with our children, or feel stuck as parents
    • What it means when we are triggered by our children
    • How our inner child holds the greatest trove of intuitive insight for us to use on the parenting journey.

    Guest Details

    Robin Grille is an international speaker, psychologist and parenting educator. Robin is the author of three books: ‘Parenting for a Peaceful World’, ‘Heart to Heart Parenting’ and his newest title: ‘Inner Child Journeys’.

    Drawing from 30 years’ experience and leading-edge neuropsychological research, Robin’s seminars and courses focus on healthy emotional development for children as well as parents; while building supportive, co-operative parenting communities.

    You can find Robin Here:

    • www.robingrille.com
    • Instagram @robingrille
    • Facebook @robingrille

    And his work here:

    • Inner Child Journeys
    • Heart to Heart Parenting

    Free Downloada

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Respectful Communication Jun 01, 2020

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    In this episode we are going to discuss our road to finding peaceful, gentle approaches to raising our children. We share with you why we wholeheartedly value working in cooperation with our own children and also the children we care for in our nature play programs.
    The four ideas of respectful communication:

    1. Children and parents have the opportunity to be heard and understood

    2. Children have the freedom to feel their emotions

    3. Stating our expectations clearly and with purpose ie we need to re-examine our expectations and reflect on these continually to ensure that they are fair and developmentally appropriate

    4. Empowering children to solve their own problems by helping them to develop language to communicate their needs and feelings

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    School readiness, falling behind and homework with Dr Justin Coulsen May 25, 2020

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    In this episode, we are talking about school readiness and the academic pushdown. We ask about the importance of homework and the value of play, and talk about new perspectives on the role of sibling rivalry.

    Wondering when your child is ready for school? In this episode, we answer that question.


    Dr Justin Coulson is one of Australia's most respected and popular parenting authors and speakers. He is sought after for his expertise in family life, relationships, and wellbeing and resilience; and he is the founder of 'Happy Families'. Dr Coulson has written 5 books, and is a three-time bestselling author. He is also a husband and a father to 6 daughters.

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

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    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Part One - Helping Children Regulate their Emotions with Dr. Justin Coulson May 18, 2020

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    In this episode, we’re talking about big emotions. How do we help our children regulate their emotions in this transition back to school? We discuss some very simple and tangible strategies that you can use today to help find connection with your child and to validate their feelings.
    Download our FREE Words of Validation & Empathy Printable here.
    To access the full show notes click here.
    Follow and DM Wildlings Forest School on Instagram here.

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Freedom to Learn with Peter Gray May 18, 2020

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    In this episode, we’re talking with Psychologist, Peter Gray, about the importance of play and how we need to stop dismissing play as trivial; we’re talking about how to create environments where children learn best and we break down some of the misconceptions around self-directed learning, in particular university entry and future success.
    We also cover:

    • The decline of children's freedom over recent decades and the psychological consequences of that decline.
    • How children are biologically designed to take control of their own education, and the environmental conditions that best facilitate their ability to educate themselves.
    • Research evidence that Self-Directed Education works.

    Don't forget to download your FREE Words of Validation & Empathy printable here to stick on your fridge!
    To access the full show notes click here.
    Follow and DM Wildlings Forest School on Instagram here.
    Did you enjoy this episode?
    If you enjoyed this episode and the Raising Wildlings podcast generally, we have a favour. Please take two minutes to subscribe, and to write a rating and a review. You can do that on Apple Podcasts right now by clicking here. If you are an An

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Who are we? Getting to know Nicki & Vicci from Wildlings Forest School May 18, 2020

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    In this episode, we’re opening up and telling you our story. How we left our mainstream teaching jobs, started Wildlings Forest School, began unschooling our children and right now, starting the Raising Wildlings podcast. We talk about why we made the choices we have for our families, why we finally decided to get this podcast up and running and where we want to take it.
    We cover:
    ● Who are Nicki Farrell and Vicci Oliver?

    ● How we met

    ● What is Wildlings Forest School?

    ● What is our motivation in starting this podcast?

    ● Where are we hoping to take Raising Wildlings?
    Don't forget to download your free Nature Scavenger Hunt printable here.
    To access the full show notes click here.
    Wildlings Forest School Links:
    ● Website

    ● Facebook

    ● Instagram

    ● Youtube

    ● Pinterest

    ● Linked In
    If you enjoyed this episode and the Raising Wildlings podcast generally, we have a favo

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    Hey it’s Nicki here interrupting this episode to quickly say, if you’re like us and feeling torn between your career as an educator vs. your beliefs for child development,

    We’ve created a 5 step e-guide to unlock your purpose without compromising your values.

    This Treasure Map is completely free, takes ten minutes, and is available from our Raising Wildlings website. So dive in and s

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

    Coming Soon! May 09, 2020

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    Raising Wildlings is a podcast for parents and educators who are seeking to learn more about respectful parenting, alternative education, how children learn and the importance of play. We can't wait to share the wisdom and experiences of experts as well as everyday parents who have taken a wilder path.
    Don't forget to download your free Nature Scavenger Hunt printable here.
    Wildlings Forest School Links:
    ● Website

    ● Facebook

    ● Instagram

    ● Youtube

    ● Pinterest

    ● Linked In
    If you enjoyed this episode and the Raising Wildlings podcast generally, we have a favour. Please take two minutes to subscribe, and to write a rating and a review. You can do that on Apple Podcasts right now by clicking here. If you are an Android user, you can follow the podcast on Spotify here and Google Podcasts here. Those actions will help the podcast reach more people, and we would be truly grateful. Thank you so much.

    Ever wondered how to bring the magic of 'Nature Play' into your child's education? Or how to say goodbye to your worries about snakes and ticks? With Nature Play Now, crafting an epic outdoor program is easier than you think. You’ll boost your confidence, skill sets, and have parents eager to enrol. Join the adventure for just $57, exclusively for Raising Wildlings listeners. Visit our Raising Wildlings website for more details today!"

    www.r

    If you enjoyed this episode of Raising Wildlings. We invite you to check out Your Wild Business, our signature business course for education change-makers who are ready to create or refine their own nature play businesses.

    Your Wild Business is the only program that focuses on the business side of nature play, with sustainable practices, processes, and systems that will cut down your administration work, giving you more time to focus on building a business that is centered around your e

    Other ways we can help you:
    1. Ready to create your own Nature Play business? Head to     www.raisingwildlings.com.au/wildbusiness to access the roadmap to starting your business journey.
    2. Keen to find your purpose in 10 minutes? Download our FREE treasure map to find your passion without compromising your educational values.
    3. Want to know how to craft an epic outdoor program that has parents and directors lining up to enrol? You need Nature Play Now our $57 Workshop and Bundle series (people are saying this is a steal!)

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