Happier Childhoods

Carrie of PlayMotion Kids

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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 fo...

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Recent episodes

  • Ep 20 Why Your Teen Is Pulling Away—and How to Reconnect with Justyna BronskiAug 23, 2026 · 26 min
  • Ep 19 From Control to Connection: Rethinking Discipline with Kristin SchmokeJul 4, 2026 · 46 min
  • EP 18 Raising Confident Kids Without Fear-Based Teaching (Inside the Dance Studio) w/Leslie KunyApr 3, 2026 · 44 min
  • EP 17 Advocating for a Loved One in Healthcare Systems | Dementia Care with Laura Smothers-ChuMar 15, 2026 · 45 min
  • Ep 16: Work-Life Balance Is a Lie: How Working Moms Can Build Resilience & Emotional Regulation | Charlotte HaggieFeb 24, 2026 · 39 min
  • Ep: 15 Motion Calms Emotions: Movement, Trauma, and Nervous System Regulation in Children with Tami LysherJan 30, 2026 · 47 min
  • EP 14: Raising Readers in a Screen-Filled World with Literacy Expert Stephanie AffinitoJan 15, 2026 · 40 min
  • Ep 13-Kids Can’t Focus for a Reason: The Biology Behind Behavior with Katie BarngroverJan 1, 2026 · 48 min
  • EP 12: Why Play Matters: Healing Anxiety and Building Safety for Kids with Stacy Schaffer, MA, LPCDec 31, 2025 · 29 min
  • Ep 11 Holiday Traditions Matter (But not for the reason that you think)Nov 22, 2025 · 11 min

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