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The Playful Nest
by Cristi Dame
Cristi Dame, a child therapist and mama of four, inspires us to leave the laundry and dishes undone for just a moment to relish in the fleeting magic of childhood, no matter what stage of motherhood you're in. She encourages us to deliberately live by DESIGN rather than DEFAULT and shares simple practices to cultivate a deeper connection to ourselves and others.
Episodes
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14. Discipline Part 2: Setting Limits
In this episode, Cristi shares a step by step method of setting limits with our children that empowers them to make their own choices and take personal responsibility. Full Show notes and abbreviated transcript can be found here: https://theplayfulnest.com/episode14/ More links from this episode:...
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13. Discipline Part 1: Compassion vs. Control
In this episode, Cristi shares the missing ingredient that parents often forget about when it comes to discipline. **Leave a review and enter to win a $15 Target gift card!** Online baking class: Kinship Table Yin and Yang Symbolism Brene Brown Empathy video The Playful Nest Instagram Email me!...
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12. Holding Space for our Children's Big Feelings
In this episode, Cristi shares what it means to "hold space" for children of different ages and how to guide them from co-regulation to self-regulation in their big emotions. Show Notes: My FREE MINI Purposeful Play Course Promo Code: FREE Power of Showing up Book By Dr. Dan Siegel and Tina Payne...
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11. Three Steps to Positive and Calm
In this episode, Cristi shares 3 ideas to find positivity, hope, and light when faced with negativity, despair, and darkness in our everyday life. Show Notes: You can find me over on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theplayfulnest/ You can find the official show notes over at...
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10. Ten Daily Tips to Cultivate Positive Mental Health
Cristi shares 10 things you can do every day to keep your mind and soul healthy to find peace through difficult moments.
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09. Navigating Grief During COVID19 Pandemic
COVID-19 has brought on a lot of variations of grief in our daily life. Cristi shares insights into naming the grief and how our children will show up in their grief! Show Notes: David Kessler's website Brene Brown's FFT podcast
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08. Peace over Panic
The COVID-19 has us feeling more anxious than normal. Cristi gives ideas on how to choose "peace" over "panic" and provides a guided breathing session at the end of the episode.
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BONUS: Affirmation for Feeling Nervous
We are in some crazy times! Listen to 10-year-old, Nixon, share with us what he thinks about feeling nervous and what he can do to feel better. Affirmation -I can have faith instead of fear -I can choose to think positive thoughts -I can pray -I can talk to people I trust -I can take a breath if…
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07. Why Kids Play
Children use play as a way to communicate, learn, and process their world. Listen to find out more about what play therapy is and what we can do as parents to help facilitate more play in the home! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode and our bonus episodes! Come say hi to me…
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BONUS: Affirmation for the Family on Coping When Feeling Mad
This week's bonus is an affirmation for the family to help remind us of the power we have to choose alternatives when we are mad! I choose kindness to myself and others I choose to stop and take a breath when I feel mad I can be patient when things don't go my way I can take responsibility for my...
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06. The Power of Words in our Life
There is power in the words we use about our children and ourselves! Find out to change your thinking to get to where you want to be! Show notes: Brooke Snow- Mastering the Art of Showing up Youtube video on our brain and negative thoughts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ThUrVXz9j0 Music by:...
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05. Allowing our Children to Struggle
Cristi shares why it is important to step back and allow our kids to engage in struggle sometimes. Show Notes: BUTTERFLY STORY: by Dr. Garry Landreth CPRT EPISODE SPONSOR: READING REIMAGINED https://readingreimagined.com/10% OFF CODE: PLAYFUL
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04. Teaching our Children to Become Emotionally Aware
Cristi shares why it is vital to teach children how to become aware of their emotions so they can have a deeper connection with themselves and others. In this episode find out why it is important and how. SHOW NOTES: KIM WHITE: https://www.instagram.com/KIMCANKICKIT/ AND...
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03. Wired for Connection
How does early attachment play a role in the connection we have with our kids? Cristi shares the research on early attachment. Show notes: Sponsor: https://readingreimagined.com/ Use code: PLAYFUL to get 10% off your play box! Check out more on Instagram about these play boxes! Music:...
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02. Understanding What is Behind a Child's Behavior
In this episode, Cristi shares a story she recently had where she was reminded that our children's misbehavior is just a symptom of something deeper. She teaches us to step back and look at the entire picture instead of just focusing on the behavior. Follow Cristi on Instagram: @theplayfulnest...
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01. Parenting By Design Rather than by Default
In this episode, Cristi shares a personal story of loss and how she found hope by watching the labor of a little robin build her nest. This experience influenced The Playful Nest and the idea of living and parenting by design rather than by default. She shares her metaphors of motherhood and...
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Meet Cristi Dame
In this episode, Cristi Dame keeps it real as she introduces herself and her imperfections. She shares inspiring moments and wisdom that lead to her passion for connecting with children and starting this podcast. Bonus: a one-minute affirmation for mamas at the end of the episode! You can find…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Cristi Dame, a child therapist and mama of four, inspires us to leave the laundry and dishes undone for just a moment to relish in the fleeting magic of childhood, no matter what stage of motherhood you're in. She encourages us to deliberately live by DESIGN rather than DEFAULT and shares simple practices to cultivate a deeper connection to ourselves and others.
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Cristi Dame
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Cristi Dame, a child therapist and mama of four, inspires us to leave the laundry and dishes undone for just a moment to relish in the fleeting magic of childhood, no matter what stage of motherhood you're in. She encourages us to deliberately live by DESIGN rather than DEFAULT and shares simple...
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