RPT show #13 Outdoor play
March 8, 2010 by Melitsa · Leave a Comment
Caro Webster shares more on Outdoor play.
To find out more about Caro’s work on Outdoor play and play activities.
RPT show #12 There are no mistakes in Art
March 3, 2010 by Melitsa · Leave a Comment
Join MaryLea of Pink and Green Mama as she shares her passion for art with the early year.
Practical tips for those of us that need some encouragement with art ideas.
For more information about the show please visit www.Raisingplayfultots.com
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RPT show #11 Imaginary play
March 3, 2010 by Melitsa · Leave a Comment
Today is all about imaginary play.
An overlooked area for many.
Our guest today Stef Green is the creator of StefStation.com, author of Imagination Stories and writer for “Refresh!” e-magazine – encouraging moms with tots worldwide.
A special giveaway for Raising Playful Tots listeners.
RPT 010: Fitting it all in and Play
February 4, 2010 by Melitsa · Leave a Comment
Dawn Papandrea-Khan is a busy mother of 4 young children including a newborn and a multiple business owner both on and offline.
Today she shares her challenges and solutions to making sure play isn’t squeezed out of the families life with practical suggestions that work in her household……….and now yours!
We recorded this interview while she was pregnant so she’s able to share how being pregnant, with small children and a business owner really changed for her and how she adapted to this situation.
Listen into the show.
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Raising Playful Tots #9
January 19, 2010 by Melitsa · Leave a Comment
This week on RPT, I get to share some play articles that are sure to cause a stir.
Family time is a lovely activity in theory but what happens if you have multiple ages. I have a toy recommendation.
It may be the middle of January but there is never a wrong time to evaluate your play and set goals for the type of playful parent you want to be. I share a resource on how to manage this overlooked activity successfully.
Join us over at Raisingplayfultots.com
Raising Playful Tots #8 Because Babies Grow Up
January 13, 2010 by Melitsa · Leave a Comment
Today Amber Passey of Becausebabiesgrowup.com talks about how to use music in our normal routines so it is fun and memorable.
We also talk about assessing infant development and how to use the information we hear about research.
Come listen and find out what we bump up and down with….anyone recognise that song?
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Raising Playful Tots #7 Small Fry Fun
January 13, 2010 by Melitsa · Leave a Comment
“Go and play outside!”
Today Caroline Webster, author of Small Fry Fun’s Outdoors shares some creative and easy outdoor activities to get the kids outside in all types of weather.
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What new or different Outdoor activities are you keen on trying this year?
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Raising Playful Tots Podcast: Christmas Play Activities #6
December 20, 2009 by Melitsa · Leave a Comment
Allie shares more Christmas Play Activities for the young ones in the family.
Today we talk about quick homemade gifts for teachers, family and neighbours.
What homemade gifts do you try in your home?
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Raising Playful Tots Podcast #5 More Christmas Play Activities
December 20, 2009 by Melitsa · Leave a Comment
Welcome to part 2 in a three part series on Christmas Play Activities to do when we’re away from home or just busy.
In the interview
When do you intervene and just tweak a gift because it looks wrong or just leave it?
We find out why having a blue and yellow candy cane is a must have item in all our households.
Raising Playful Tots Podcast #4 Christmas Play Activities
December 16, 2009 by Melitsa · Leave a Comment
Today I interviewed Allie of NoTimeForFlashcards.com about easy, fast, holiday play activities for our little ones.
Allie a former elementary teacher writes about her passion, early childhood play through craft and play activities at her blog.
This is the first of a three part short series.
