Welcome to the podcast about kids, play, parenting, playwork, and the outdoors! Let me come alongside you as a fellow parent or professional (who also happens to be a playworker) and talk about all things play!
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Practical tips from a real mom for getting your kids, little or big, outside during the winter months!
7 Nov 2025
Empowering Kids through Packing
Do your kids help pack their own things for trips? Here's why it's important, and some tips for getting it done!
24 Oct 2025
Space to Fail
In a world that is turning up the pressure on our kids, it's extra important that our kids have a safe space to learn and grow without judgement!
10 Oct 2025
Too Safe?
In a world obsessed with "Safety First!" how do we take both risks and benefits into account?
5 Jan 2024
The Best Oxymoron: Playwork
What the heck is playwork??
I'll explain the basics, but feel free to explore more with these awesome resources:
The Playwork Primer: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED511455.pdf
The Playwork Principles:
https://playwork.foundation/the-playwork-principles/
Pop-Up Adventure Play:
https://www.popupadventureplay.org/
22 Dec 2023
The Joy of Giving
How can you help your children understand the joy of giving while building confidence and independence? Let them give gifts that are truly from them!
1 Dec 2023
Just One More Thing...
In a world of information overload and everyone trying to get parents to do "one more thing," why is the message of child-led play any different?
We'll discuss Ginny Yurich's new book, "Until the Streetlights Come On" and how adding more play can make a difference in your life!
10 Nov 2023
Inclusion in Play
How do we make a truly inclusive environment for children of all abilities? A few loose parts and a little bit of freedom go a long way!
20 Oct 2023
Playground Etiquette
Should children be allowed to go up the slide? I think you know my answer to that.... Let's take a look at some common rules adults make on playgrounds, and how we can strike a balance to help our kids be their best!
A great resource on the history of playgrounds (and some historic photos):
https://savingplaces.org/stories/how-we-came-to-play-the-history-of-playgrounds/
6 Oct 2023
Empty, but full of possibilities!
Today's short episode contains one specific tip for adding more variety and options to your play space: empty containers!
22 Sept 2023
The Greatest Gift to Give Your Child!
What can you give your child that will help them decompress, build their strengths and creativity, create a strong sense of identity, AND build social-emotional skills and independence? We all have it, but it's in limited supply!
Learn how to give your child the gift of time - time to play!
8 Sept 2023
Debunking the Risk in Risky Play
Let’s talk about this often misunderstood type of play. Risky play is so important! So, in today's episode we will talk about what risky play is, the different types of risky play, why it’s important, and ultimately, we will break it down into ways that this can be a normal part of your everyday play without stressing anyone out too much!
26 Jun 2023
Reminders from the Redwoods
Why is getting into nature with your children important? After a trip to the Redwoods, I was reminded of the many benefits of time in nature for my children! Plus, don't miss my tips for exploring natural spaces with your family.
26 May 2023
Exploring Types of Play
Join me as I explore Bob Hughes' 16 play types, so we can better understand the vast range of activities that children's play can involve!
Here are some places to read more about the play types:
https://www.playscotland.org/resources/play-types-poster/
https://issuu.com/playwales/docs/play_types
https://playeverything.wordpress.com/play-and-playwork/play-types/
19 May 2023
Building Independence
Are your kids independent? Do you want them to be more independent?
Listen to explore what your child needs to be independent, and what that has to do with play!
12 May 2023
Adding Play to the Everyday
Try out this tip to add a little fun and play to your everyday life!
For silly holidays online: https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/
5 May 2023
When should you pick up your child's toys?
Explore this question with me, both as a Mom and as a Playworker! How can you help support and respect your child's play while keeping your sanity?
28 Apr 2023
The Changing World of Play
Why are we even talking about play? Why does Navigation Play exist? Why does playwork exist? Because play is changing, and we need to be aware of that!
Recommended reading:
"Last Child in the Woods" by Richard Louv
"Balanced and Barefoot" by Angela Hanscom
Let me know what you want to hear more about: Molly.NavigationPlay@gmail.com
21 Apr 2023
Introductions
What can you expect from the Navigation Play podcast?
Learn about me, Molly, the owner of Navigation Play, my business, and the experiences that brought me to this place. I hope you'll be back for more episodes as we jump into the world of play together!
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