Spirited Hearts the podcast
Welcome to Spirited Hearts® The Podcast with Stephanie Heartfield. This is a space filled with rich, beautiful, authentic, alive and empowering conversations about parenting, motherhood, natural learning, homeschooling, early childhood education and life. Nothing is off limits, and we explore many of life's challenges and struggles, as well as the beauty and joy. Filled with heartfelt and meaningful content, this is the perfect podcast for you if you want to delve into the deep topics of life in an aware space where you are welcome to reflect and enjoy a cup of tea. Steph is a trauma-informed & neuro-arffirming Play Therapist, Counsellor, Early Childhood Educator, Level 2 Aware Parenting Instructor, the founder of Spirited Hearts® a multi-service community business dedicated to providing the most emotionally safe and supportive space to children, families and educators, and The Heartfield Way Mentor Program.
Spirited Hearts the podcast
75. Supporting Children on Their Schooling Journey - Part 2
Here is Part 2 of the series all about supporting and advocating for our child on their schooling journey. As we enter a new school year, you might find helpful tips and strategies to support your child in a new classroom with a new teacher.
In this episode, Nic and I discuss:
- how to advocate for your child at school
- how little actions can cause trauma
- using play to heal your child's experiences
- how to discover what happens to your child at school, through play
- how to choose the right school for your child
- chronological versus developmental age, and why it is important
- questions to ask teaches
- strategies for approaching teachers when something does not feel right for you or your child
- plus much more
Where to Find Nic:
Instagram @peacefulparenting
Where to Find Steph:
Instagram @stephanieheartfield
Resources Mentioned:
The Heartfield Way Mentor Program to Elevate Your Parenting and Teaching