The Playful Nest
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.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 17
- Years Active
- 2020
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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!
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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.
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 ch…
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!
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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 …
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!
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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.
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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…
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.
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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 entir…
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 livi…
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 …