Unveiling the Top 10 Raising Wildlings RISKY PLAY Podcast Episodes: A Dive into the World of Adventure Play!
Welcome, fellow adventurers and nature enthusiasts! Today, we're thrilled to unveil the cream of the crop, the absolute gems that have graced the airwaves of the "Raising Wildlings" podcast. As we journey through the wilderness of childhood and outdoor education, these top 10 episodes stand tall as beacons of wisdom, insight, and inspiration.
In a world where the call of the wild competes with screens and schedules, "Raising Wildlings" has been a guiding light for parents, educators, and nature-loving souls. Our podcast has explored the transformative power of risky play, delving into the untamed territories of child development, resilience, and the sheer joy of outdoor exploration.
From heartwarming stories to expert interviews, each episode encapsulates the essence of our mission: to encourage a wilder, more adventurous childhood. Join us as we revisit these captivating conversations, each a testament to the belief that embracing risk is not just a choice but a pathway to fostering resilient, creative, and fearless young minds.
So, fasten your seatbelts—or should we say, loosen them a bit—and get ready to embark on a journey through our top 10 Raising Wildlings podcast episodes. Adventure awaits, and we're eager to share the magic of risky play with you! 🌳🔊 #RaisingWildlingsPodcast #RiskyPlayRevolution
10 . Risky Play and What to Say Instead of 'Be Careful'!
Has your child ever done something that has made you gasp and want to cover your eyes? Early climbers climbing out of their high chair, children scaling trees so high you can barely spot them or swimming beyond their depth, or teens wrestling like they’re in a WWF match? Good! We hope you may find some relief in the fact that your child is doing EXACTLY what they are designed to do! Take risks! And that is exactly what we’re going to be talking about - Risky Play. What it is, the 6 types of risky play, why children seek out risk, why it’s important and how to incorporate it into your outdoor play.
9. Benign Neglect and the Impacts of Zero-Risk Culture with Tim Gill
What is the biggest risk to children in 2021? It could just be not allowing children to take any risks at all? In this episode we talk with Risk Play advocate, Tim Gill, all about risk and adventure play in childhood, child-friendly urban design and the tools we use to change the face of public policy in relation to play.
8. The Science Behind Wild Play with David Sobel
In this episode, we’re talking with one of the grandfather’s of Nature Play and Adventure Play, David Sobel, who gives us some great ideas on suggested outdoor activities for different developmental stages and also chats about some of his most recent research on the differences between children who attend indoor classrooms versus outdoor classrooms.
7. Revitalise Risky Play with Charlotte Lucas
In this episode, we’re talking to Charlotte Lucas of Free Rangers Forest School about Risky Play, educating parents on the importance of outdoor learning and battling red tape. Like us, Charlotte started out teaching, then undertook her Level 3 Forest School Leader’s qualification. Since then she has swapped an indoor classroom for an outdoor one and has enjoyed facilitating learners’ journeys in natural surroundings so much that she decided to embark upon the Free Rangers’ adventure with the belief that children learn best from learning through play within an outdoor environment.
6. Rough and Tumble Weapon Play with Nicki and Vicci
Battle sounds fill the forest, swords clatter and arrows whizz through the air, groans and victorious shouts ring out. Huzzah! It’s not a medieval war you’re witnessing – but children playing with weapons. In today’s episode we talk about this controversial type of rough and tumble play.
5. How to Talk to People Who Are Hesitant About Risky Play
THEY’RE GOING TO BE DOING WHAT?! - says those who are seemingly scared of a little bit of risky play
But, what if we told you that perhaps it’s not actually the play part that they’re scared of?
You see, sometimes we jump on the backfoot and become defensive, mainly because we KNOW just how beneficial this kind of play is to children. Yet sometimes, most times, it’s the adults that we spend most of our time with “convincing” them that children MUST play this way.
4. Revitalise Risky Play with Charlotte Lucas
In this episode, we’re talking to Charlotte Lucas of Free Rangers Forest School about Risky Play, educating parents on the importance of outdoor learning and battling red tape. Like us, Charlotte started out teaching, then undertook her Level 3 Forest School Leader’s qualification. Since then she has swapped an indoor classroom for an outdoor one and has enjoyed facilitating learners’ journeys in natural surroundings so much that she decided to embark upon the Free Rangers’ adventure with the belief that children learn best from learning through play within an outdoor environment.
3. Are You A 'Play Worker' Or 'Play Working' With Marc Armitage
In this podcast, we talk with professional playworker and child advocate, Marc Armitage. We are chatting all about the role of adults and he asks us what is our agenda when it comes to providing play opportunities for children.
2. The Art of Growing Up with John Marsden Part 1
In this episode (part one of two), we talk to author and principal, John Marsden, about his schools, Candlebark School and Alice Miller School and how they are different to traditional schools. We talk about Candlebark’s fabulous school motto: ‘Take risks’ and how first-hand experiences are the essence of the schools educational philosophies.
1. Tree Climbing: The Forgotten Playground
In this episode, we are sharing our tips on how you can help children climb trees safely and we are asking some tough questions about whether the presence of adults is actually hindering children’s ability to risk assess.
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