Raising Wildlings

About Raising Wildlings

Welcome to Raising Wildlings, a podcast about parenting, alternative education and stepping into the wilderness, however that looks, with your family. Each week, we’ll be interviewing experts that truly inspire us, to answer your parenting and education questions. We’ll also be sharing stories from some incredible families that took the leap, and are taking the road less travelled. Whether you’re a parent looking for tips on how to better handle those sibling squabbles and tantrums, a couple searching for ways to create more freedom within your family’s lifestyle, an educator keen to explore alternative schooling models and how children learn, a father keen to delve into respectful parenting philosophies, or a mother wanting to learn more about why play is so important and how to get children outdoors safely, then this is the podcast for you. Each week you’ll get tried and tested tactics from parenting, play and education experts to help you on your journey towards creating the happiest, healthiest lifestyle you can for your family. We’ll also chat to real life families who have created freedom within their lives and are living life on their own terms. They’ll teach you how they did it and how you can too. And of course, you’ll hear from us about all things nature play and alternative education. We’ll answer all your questions on how children learn, the importance of play in all its forms, children’s rights and autonomy, and how to get your children outside safely, more often. This podcast hopes to empower parents and educators to raise kinder, more resilient, more adaptable children by helping them maintain happy connections and healthy lifestyles. So, what are you waiting for?! Let's dive in! Hit subscribe now to be notified when new episodes go live. To download our free Respectful Language Printable Cheat Sheet, head to: www.wildlingsforestschool.com/shop/respectful-language

Publisher

Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell

Category

education · kids & family · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 May 2020

Latest episode

11 Nov 2024

Latest episodes

183 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Nov 2024

   From Australia to Tuscany: Embracing a Boundless Life of World Schooling with Denise Georges

   Host Sarah O'Leary interviews world-schooling advocate Denise Georges about her journey from Australia to Tuscany, embracing a boundless life of alternative education.

2. 

   5 Nov 2024

   From Science to Business: A Nature Play Adventure with Courtney Sullivan of WildPlay Co

   Courtney Sullivan, founder of WildPlay Co., shares her entrepreneurial journey from exercise science to building a nature play business while parenting.

3. 

   28 Oct 2024

   What is Forest School?

   Host Sarah Jenkins interviews Dr. Amanda England, a nature play expert, about the core principles and benefits of Forest School in Australia, fostering curiosity-driven outdoor learning.

Who has been a guest on Raising Wildlings

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• Denise Georges
• Courtney Sullivan
• Dr Amanda England
• Victoria Edmond
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Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

28 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

37 ratings

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