JENA PONTI JAUCHIUS | FROM RAINBOW BRIDGES TO BUTTERFLY GARDENS: NATURE'S CLASSROOM
Get ready for a journey into the magical world of childhood development through nature play with our guest, Jena Ponti Jauchius, a renowned nature play specialist. Jena began her work focusing on creating play spaces for children with Autism which was not done in 2004. It is now the driving force behind her passion for creating spaces and exploring incredible ways our outside environment can support the development of all children inclusively.
We are inherently connected to nature which has a profound impact when we foster this in children.
Jena:
💥 Unravels the fascinating world of seven senses, shedding light on the lesser-known vestibular and proprioceptive systems, and revealing their crucial roles in a child's holistic development.
💥 How can we transform our homes, neighborhoods, and schools into sensory-rich spaces that ignite children's curiosity and imagination, leading them to become environmental stewards from a young age?
💥 Jena's remarkable story of her twins uncovering "rainbow trails" through observation inspires us to encourage mindful exploration in our own lives.
💥 Dive into the world of butterfly and pollinator gardens and learn how these enchanting spaces can nurture children's sense of wonder, foster communication and problem solving skills, while teaching them valuable lessons about our environment.
💥 Jena invites us to join her Facebook Group called, Sensory Rich Nature Play where she shows "before and after" photos of projects that have been done in homes etc.
Jena deepens our appreciation for the great outdoors and empowers us with practical ideas on creating immersive, sensory-rich environments for children everywhere.
Get ready for a journey into the magical world of childhood development through nature play with our guest, Jena Ponti Jauchius, a renowned nature play specialist. Jena began her work focusing on creating play spaces for children with Autism which was not done in 2004. It is now the driving force behind her passion for creating spaces and exploring incredible ways our outside environment can support the development of all children inclusively.
We are inherently connected to nature which has a profound impact when we foster this in children.
Jena:
💥 Unravels the fascinating world of seven senses, shedding light on the lesser-known vestibular and proprioceptive systems, and revealing their crucial roles in a child's holistic development.
💥 How can we transform our homes, neighborhoods, and schools into sensory-rich spaces that ignite children's curiosity and imagination, leading them to become environmental stewards from a young age?
💥 Jena's remarkable story of her twins uncovering "rainbow trails" through observation inspires us to encourage mindful exploration in our own lives.
💥 Dive into the world of butterfly and pollinator gardens and learn how these enchanting spaces can nurture children's sense of wonder, foster communication and problem solving skills, while teaching them valuable lessons about our environment. 💥 Jena invites us to join her Facebook Group called, Sensory Rich Nature Play where she shows "before and after" photos of projects that have been done in homes etc.
Jena deepens our appreciation for the great outdoors and empowers us with practical ideas on creating immersive, sensory-rich environments for children everywhere.
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WYSTERIA EDWARDS | WAITING FOR MR. ROGERS ... WHAT CAN THIS STUDENT TEACH ME?
Are you an educator who finds yourself triggered by a person, event or action? Self-awareness has a profound impact on the teaching journey when we empower educators to reflect on the "why" behind their triggers. Our past experiences often shape the way we interact with our students. If we uncover the roots, we can respond to our students with greater empathy, patience, and understanding.
💥 Wysteria shares specific experiences that forced her to have an "aha" moment and change her perspective entirely.
💥 We can create safe spaces where students' emotions are not only valued but deeply understood, fostering an atmosphere of trust and growth.
💥 How do we teach and normalize conversations about feelings so they become natural and accepted from K - 12? How do we make this a part of our classroom routine every day so students learn to listen and respond to each other with empathy?
💥 As we build stronger, more compassionate connections with our students, we enrich both their educational experience and our own.
💥What did Mr. Rogers have to teach us?
Are you an educator who finds yourself triggered by a person, event or action? Self-awareness has a profound impact on the teaching journey when we empower educators to reflect on the "why" behind their triggers. Our past experiences often shape the way we interact with our students. If we uncover the roots, we can respond to our students with greater empathy, patience, and understanding.
Wysteria Edwards BA, Ed.M., is changing the way we live with attachment, attunement, and intention. She's a respected Kindergarten teacher who has perfected the art of creating a classroom filled with care, hope, and healing. Her passion for teaching even led her to gain access to Mister Rogers' personal papers to write the groundbreaking book, "Waiting for Mister Rogers: Teaching with Attachment, Attunement, and Intention." She's the visionary behind Simple & Deep TM, a company that empowers women to comprehend insecure attachment through engaging stories and intentional living.
💥 Wysteria shares specific experiences that forced her to have an "aha" moment and change her perspective entirely.
💥 We can create safe spaces where students' emotions are not only valued but deeply understood, fostering an atmosphere of trust and growth.
💥 How do we teach and normalize conversations about feelings so they become natural and accepted from K - 12? How do we make this a part of our classroom routine every day so students learn to listen and respond to each other with empathy?
💥 As we build stronger, more compassionate connections with our students, we enrich both their educational experience and our own. 💥What did Mr. Rogers have to teach us?
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GINNY LUTHER | PEACEFUL PARENTING: SETTING BOUNDARIES WITH KINDNESS
Are you frustrated daily because you can't connect with a child who is out of control or defiant? Ginny Luther has experienced crises in her life that are unimaginable.
Ginny Luther's tremendous knowledge provides creative solutions to many difficult issues facing schools and families today, giving audiences the tools necessary to succeed. Ginny has brought to life the principles of Dr. Becky Bailey's Conscious Discipline to schools, early childhood centers, parents and in mentorship. Both national and internationally Ginny has mentored those who aspire this transformational journey, to unite in building Conscious Discipline communities. In semi-retirement, she maintains her focus to local communities. She also is co-founder of Bart’s Blue Star Foundation non-profit which supports funding opportunities for people on the front lines with children to receive Conscious Discipline training and coaching. Ginny’s most recent accomplishment is the release her book Blue Star Grit: A Mother’s Journey of Triumph and Tragedy Raising a Defiant Child into an Exceptional Leader on May 2, 2023
💥 Through her own experiences and trauma, she helps us see how we can change our approach.
💥 Our response in any moment has an impact on a child – they will mirror us.
💥 The connection we have with them is the key to discipline and what we do in that moment to show empathy or compassion shows them we are a secure person.
💥 Control comes with a cost to connection. Children will blame themselves or us as parents.
💥 How we talk to ourselves is how we talk to children. It reflects our Inner speech.
💥 How many of us are "shouting" our children and provoking shame and guilt?
💥 Peaceful or conscious parenting comes with consequences. We DO NOT give up our limits. Ginny will help us see how we can be assertive, set boundaries and be kind/firm at the same time with concrete examples.
Are you frustrated daily because you can't connect with a child who is out of control or defiant? Ginny Luther has experienced crises in her life that are unimaginable.
Ginny Luther's tremendous knowledge provides creative solutions to many difficult issues facing schools and families today, giving audiences the tools necessary to succeed. Ginny has brought to life the principles of Dr. Becky Bailey's Conscious Discipline to schools, early childhood centers, parents and in mentorship. Both national and internationally Ginny has mentored those who aspire this transformational journey, to unite in building Conscious Discipline communities. In semi-retirement, she maintains her focus to local communities. She also is co-founder of Bart’s Blue Star Foundation non-profit which supports funding opportunities for people on the front lines with children to receive Conscious Discipline training and coaching. Ginny’s most recent accomplishment is the release her book Blue Star Grit: A Mother’s Journey of Triumph and Tragedy Raising a Defiant Child into an Exceptional Leader on May 2, 2023 💥 Through her own experiences and trauma, she helps us see how we can change our approach.
💥 Our response in any moment has an impact on a child – they will mirror us.
💥 The connection we have with them is the key to discipline and what we do in that moment to show empathy or compassion shows them we are a secure person.
💥 Control comes with a cost to connection. Children will blame themselves or us as parents.
💥 How we talk to ourselves is how we talk to children. It reflects our Inner speech.
💥 How many of us are "shouting" our children and provoking shame and guilt?
💥 Peaceful or conscious parenting comes with consequences. We DO NOT give up our limits. Ginny will help us see how we can be assertive, set boundaries and be kind/firm at the same time with concrete examples.
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FAUST RUGGIERO | THE POWER OF PRESENCE: UNLOCKING YOUR CHILD'S INNER DIALOGUE
Faust A. Ruggiero’s professional career spans almost 40 years. He is a published research author, clinical trainer, and a therapist who has worked in settings that have included clinics for deaf children, prisons, nursing homes, substance abuse centers, inpatient facilities, major corporations, both national and international
How can we connect with our children to better understand and be proactive when it comes to their mental health? That adage that what children need most is our time couldn't be a better fit to help us understand what our child is feeling. There is a tremendous correlation between time spent with our child, and your ability to understand what they are thinking and feeling.
💥 Can we try to get away from denial and avoidance behaviors? It can be hard for parents to come to terms with their children's anxiety. No one wants this for their child, and as a result, it can be easy to miss.
💥 If our child is bringing up a complaint, and they are having a difficult time explaining it to us, there may be another problem. We can expand the conversations into other areas of their life to determine if they're hiding anything.
💥 Children don't always express themselves efficiently. This life moves fast, and as a result, anxiety gains momentum quickly.
💥 Is it wise to educate our children, even the younger children, about anxiety, what it feels like, and how to talk about it?
💥 How does validation positively affect our children and how do we respond when we don't agree with their actions or choices?
Faust A. Ruggiero’s professional career spans almost 40 years. He is a published research author, clinical trainer, and a therapist who has worked in settings that have included clinics for deaf children, prisons, nursing homes, substance abuse centers, inpatient facilities, major corporations, both national and international
How can we connect with our children to better understand and be proactive when it comes to their mental health? That adage that what children need most is our time couldn't be a better fit to help us understand what our child is feeling. There is a tremendous correlation between time spent with our child, and your ability to understand what they are thinking and feeling.
💥 Can we try to get away from denial and avoidance behaviors? It can be hard for parents to come to terms with their children's anxiety. No one wants this for their child, and as a result, it can be easy to miss.
💥 If our child is bringing up a complaint, and they are having a difficult time explaining it to us, there may be another problem. We can expand the conversations into other areas of their life to determine if they're hiding anything.
💥 Children don't always express themselves efficiently. This life moves fast, and as a result, anxiety gains momentum quickly.
💥 Is it wise to educate our children, even the younger children, about anxiety, what it feels like, and how to talk about it?
💥 How does validation positively affect our children and how do we respond when we don't agree with their actions or choices?
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JULIA RECKER AND KELSEY TIMIUK | CHILD YOUTH PRACTIONERS IN PRIVATE PRACTICE ... WHY NOT?
Julia Recker and Kelsey Timiuk are Child and Youth Care Workers who are offering counselling services through private practice. The centre they work in is one of few currently available in Ontario.
Kelsey has specific trauma training and trauma care from Arizona Trauma Institute. She runs a private practice called Soulful Connections. Through counselling, she believes that focusing on individuals' strengths and providing a safe non-judgemental environment for her clients is essential. Julia Recker is the owner of Helping Hand Counselling, She specialize in individuals up to the age of 28, helping those who cross her path through goal setting, behaviour management, and motivational training. Julia and Kelsey discuss how they work with their clients, the 3 year college program and how they are helping close the gap for affordable and accessible counselling.
💥 What is the role for Child and Youth Care Workers in supporting children, youth and adult mental health needs? 💥 Why do so few students graduating with this qualification consider private practice as an option? 💥 What is Rosie's Mission and how does using vocabulary, talk therapy and books help people cope?
💥 Kelsey and Julia also share how self-regulation as an adult is important to children's well-being as well as resources that are available.
Julia Recker and Kelsey Timiuk are Child and Youth Care Workers who are offering counselling services through private practice. The centre they work in is one of few currently available in Ontario. Kelsey has specific trauma training and trauma care from Arizona Trauma Institute. She runs a private practice called Soulful Connections out of Pure Mentality, a Mental Wellness Service Centre located in Windsor, Ontario.
Julia Recker is the owner of Helping Hand Counselling, She specialize in individuals up to the age of 28, helping those who cross her path through goal setting, behaviour management, and motivational training. Julia and Kelsey discuss how they work with their clients, the 3 year college program and how they are helping close the gap for affordable and accessible counselling.
💥 What is the role for Child and Youth Care Workers in supporting children, youth and adult mental health needs?
💥 Why do so few students graduating with this qualification consider private practice as an option?
💥 What is Rosie's Mission and how does using vocabulary, talk therapy and books help people cope?
💥 Kelsey and Julia also share how self-regulation as an adult is important to children's well-being as well as resources that are available.
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JODI NOLIN | CULTIVATING WELL-BEING FOR A CALM AND FOCUSED CLASSROOM
Whether you are a new teacher or seeking ways to calm your classroom, this podcast is your guide to fostering well-being and non-reactivity in both teachers and students.
Working as an Educator for 25 years, now on Special Assignment for Student Well-Being, Jodi Nolin continues to be on an incredible and rewarding journey. Jodi is dedicated and committed to the social/emotional and academic growth and development of all students/educators. She is passionate about sharing the benefits of mindfulness practices, well-being, and all things eco-friendly, helping people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.
💥 Dive deep into the world of mindfulness, sharing personal experiences, practical techniques and insights to help educators cultivate calm and focus within themselves and their students.
💥 From kindergarteners to high school seniors, our aim is to provide valuable tools that can be applied throughout the entire K-12 journey. Our approach is secular and inclusive, ensuring that anyone can benefit. We'll explore how this has transformed educational environments and improved overall well-being.
💥 What's your superpower? Through 40 years of data and research, we'll discuss the compelling evidence behind the effectiveness of mindfulness in reducing stress, enhancing attention, and fostering resilience.
💥 Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to create a calm and focused learning environment from the very start of the new school year.
Whether you are a new teacher or seeking ways to calm your classroom, this podcast is your guide to fostering well-being and non-reactivity in both teachers and students.
Working as an Educator for 25 years, now on Special Assignment for Student Well-Being, Jodi Nolin continues to be on an incredible and rewarding journey. Jodi is dedicated and committed to the social/emotional and academic growth and development of all students/educators. She is passionate about sharing the benefits of mindfulness practices, well-being, and all things eco-friendly, helping people to be the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves.
💥 Dive deep into the world of mindfulness, sharing personal experiences, practical techniques and insights to help educators cultivate calm and focus within themselves and their students.
💥 From kindergarteners to high school seniors, our aim is to provide valuable tools that can be applied throughout the entire K-12 journey. Our approach is secular and inclusive, ensuring that anyone can benefit. We'll explore how this has transformed educational environments and improved overall well-being.
💥 What's your superpower? Through 40 years of data and research, we'll discuss the compelling evidence behind the effectiveness of mindfulness in reducing stress, enhancing attention, and fostering resilience.
💥 Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to create a calm and focused learning environment from the very start of the new school year.
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DR. ANNA ESPARHAM | CALMING YOUNG MINDS: EXPLORING RESEARCH-BASED MIND BODY THERAPIES
Dr. Anna Esparham, MD , founder of Health Is PowHer, Is a nationally-recognized physician. The field of pediatrics offers us many evidence-based possibilities to help our children become resilient, self-confident, empathetic, motivated, and able to solve the hurdles life will throw at them. Dr. Anna Esparham works with children and youth who have anxiety, ADHD, are sleep deprivation, have chronic pain, or other challenges.
💥 Our guest shares many of these approaches and walks us through how we can all use the technique of "tapping" to calm ourselves.
💥 Acupuncture or acupressure?
💥 There are many mind/body therapies including self-hypnosis. How can children use this themselves?
💥 If we can activate our parasympathetic systems, it will serve us well in all areas of our being - mind, body, soul and spirit.
💥 The power of breathing, yoga, various forms of meditation, distracting techniques and nutrition.
💥 How does osteopathic medicine relate to emotional regulation and awareness?
Dr. Anna Esparham, MD , founder of Health Is PowHer, Is a nationally-recognized physician. The field of pediatrics offers us many evidence-based possibilities to help our children become resilient, self-confident, empathetic, motivated, and able to solve the hurdles life will throw at them. Dr. Anna Esparham works with children and youth who have anxiety, ADHD, are sleep deprivation, have chronic pain, or other challenges.
💥 Our guest shares many of these approaches and walks us through how we can all use the technique of "tapping" to calm ourselves.
💥 Acupuncture or acupressure?
💥 There are many mind/body therapies including self-hypnosis. How can children use this themselves?
💥 If we can activate our parasympathetic systems, it will serve us well in all areas of our being - mind, body, soul and spirit.
💥 The power of breathing, yoga, various forms of meditation, distracting techniques and nutrition.
💥 How does osteopathic medicine relate to emotional regulation and awareness?
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ALLISON LIVINGSTON | THE POWER OF PARENTING: STEPPING BACK TO CONNECT WITH YOUR STRONG WILLED CHILD
"All kids just want to be seen, heard, and accepted."
Allison Livingston is passionate about helping parents connect with their strong-willed children. She has developed a five-step framework to help parents and guardians connect rather than react with their children. When children display combative behavior, it is often a result of something that is going on underneath for them. It is important for parents to take a step back and figure out what their child is really trying to communicate. By doing so, they can help their child not be reactive and instead have a more balanced and connected relationship. In this episode, you will learn the following:
💥 How to effectively parent a strong-willed child
💥 The importance of self-awareness and empathy when parenting
💥 The benefits of teaching children social-emotional skills from a young age
"All kids just want to be seen, heard, and accepted."
Allison Livingston is passionate about helping parents connect with their strong-willed children. She has developed a five-step framework to help parents and guardians connect rather than react with their children. When children display combative behavior, it is often a result of something that is going on underneath for them. It is important for parents to take a step back and figure out what their child is really trying to communicate. By doing so, they can help their child not be reactive and instead have a more balanced and connected relationship. In this episode, you will learn the following:
💥 How to effectively parent a strong-willed child
💥 The importance of self-awareness and empathy when parenting
💥 The benefits of teaching children social-emotional skills from a young age
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AGI HEALE | GENERATION PANIC … A TOOLBOX TO COMBAT ANXIETY
Agi Heale has suffered from anxiety and had a bout of panic attacks in 2014. She's the author of "Generation Panic" and uses simple, bite-sized techniques that she learned to manage her anxiety and has not had a panic attack since that time. Generation Panic is jam-packed with over 100 accessible and practical tools to combat anxiety. Start learning all the tools and techniques you need to get back on track and start living a fulfilled, happy and panic-free life again.
Agi Heale has suffered from anxiety and had a bout of panic attacks in 2014. She's the author of "Generation Panic" and uses simple, bite-sized techniques that she learned to manage her anxiety and has not had a panic attack since that time. Generation Panic is jam-packed with over 100 accessible and practical tools to combat anxiety. Start learning all the tools and techniques you need to get back on track and start living a fulfilled, happy and panic-free life again.
https://www.amazon.ca/Generation-Panic-Empowering-Techniques-Anxiety-ebook/dp/B091BLBTBC
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JASPER TREY | LIVING DIFFERENT LIVES ALL OF OUR OWN MAKING
Jasper Trey has a tendency to live in her head and finally felt she had enough life experience at the tender age of 34 to put one of her imaginings down on paper. Everyone deserves a little happy ever after in their life, sometimes it's through a good story and sometimes it's just your life that you are living. Jasper writes so we can find some happiness every day.
After years of treatments for fertility, experiencing anxiety and panic attacks, she took a yoga teaching course that changed her life.
Jasper Trey has a tendency to live in her head and finally felt she had enough life experience at the tender age of 34 to put one of her imaginings down on paper. Everyone deserves a little happy ever after in their life, sometimes it's through a good story and sometimes it's just your life that you are living. Jasper writes so we can find some happiness every day.
After years of treatments for fertility, experiencing anxiety and panic attacks, she took a yoga teaching course that changed her life.
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