Wait, Am I Saving the World?

About Wait, Am I Saving the World?

Happier Childhoods is a podcast for adults shaping childhood through movement, play, and connection. Hosted by Carrie Speed of PlayMotion Kids, this show offers honest conversations and practical ideas for parents, teachers, childcare directors, social workers, caregivers, enrichment instructors, and child-focused professionals who want to support kids in meaningful, doable ways. Each episode explores childhood wellbeing, child development, behavior, emotional regulation, resilience, sensory needs, trauma-informed care, play-based learning, mindfulness, movement, and the everyday science of connection. You’ll hear conversations about what it really takes to help children feel safe, supported, and connected while also supporting the adults who care for them. Carrie is a social worker and the founder of PlayMotion Kids, a movement, music, and mindfulness enrichment program for children. She also certifies and licenses instructors who want to bring movement, mindfulness, and whole-child learning to children in their own communities. Because when adults are supported, equipped, and encouraged, happier childhoods become possible. If you care about creating healthier, happier childhoods, you belong here. www.playmotionkids.com www.playmotionkids.com/businessowners

Publisher

Carrie of PlayMotion Kids

Category

education · kids & family · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Dec 2024

Latest episode

20 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Sept 2026

   Ep 21 Supporting Neurodivergent Kids with Strategies That Fit Real Life with Stephanie Ford

   What if your child isn’t refusing to cooperate—but processing the situation differently? In this episode of Happier Childhoods, Carrie is joined by Stephanie Ford, an occupational therapist turned neurodiversity mentor with nearly 20 years of experience supporting neurodivergent children, families, schools, and workplaces across Australia. We talk about what neurodivergence really means and how understanding differences in processing can help children feel safer, more supported, and better ab...

2. 

   23 Aug 2026

   Ep 20 Why Your Teen Is Pulling Away—and How to Reconnect with Justyna Bronski

   When teenagers roll their eyes, become irritable, or start pulling away, what might they really be trying to communicate? Carrie talks with certified teen life coach and former high school educator Justyna Bronski about what teens need from the adults in their lives—and how parents and teachers can create relationships where teens feel safe, seen, heard, and valued. They discuss why behavior is often only the surface of what a teen is experiencing, how adults can respond without immediately r...

3. 

   4 Jul 2026

   Ep 19 From Control to Connection: Rethinking Discipline with Kristin Schmoke

   What if your child’s behavior isn’t something to control, but something to understand? In this episode of Happier Childhoods, Carrie is joined by parent coach, educator, and mom of four Kristen Schmoke, who helps families build calmer homes and stronger relationships. We talk about what happens when parents shift from control to collaboration, and why kids’ behavior is often communication, not defiance, disrespect, or a personal attack. Kristen shares how her own parenting journey helped her ...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100

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Quality

44

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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