Episodes 19
Avg. Duration 8m
Activity Declining
Since Apr 2023
Latest Episode Dec 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
56%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Welcome to the podcast about kids, play, parenting, playwork, and the outdoors! Let me come alongside you as a fellow parent or professional (who also happens to be a playworker) and talk about all things play! https://linktr.ee/navigationplay

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Recent Episodes

Let's Get Outside: Winter!

Dec 05, 2025 10m

Practical tips from a real mom for getting your kids, little or big, outside during the winter months!

Empowering Kids through Packing

Nov 07, 2025 4m

Do your kids help pack their own things for trips? Here's why it's important, and some tips for getting it done!

Space to Fail

Oct 24, 2025 6m

In a world that is turning up the pressure on our kids, it's extra important that our kids have a safe space to learn and grow without judgement!

Too Safe?

Oct 10, 2025 8m

In a world obsessed with "Safety First!" how do we take both risks and benefits into account?

The Best Oxymoron: Playwork

Jan 05, 2024 8m

What the heck is playwork?? I'll explain the basics, but feel free to explore more with these awesome resources: The Playwork Primer: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED511455.pdf The Playwork…

The Joy of Giving

Dec 22, 2023 7m

How can you help your children understand the joy of giving while building confidence and independence? Let them give gifts that are truly from them!

Just One More Thing...

Dec 01, 2023 7m

In a world of information overload and everyone trying to get parents to do "one more thing," why is the message of child-led play any different? We'll discuss Ginny Yurich's new book, "Until the…

Inclusion in Play

Nov 10, 2023 4m

How do we make a truly inclusive environment for children of all abilities? A few loose parts and a little bit of freedom go a long way!

S1E10 Playground Etiquette

Oct 20, 2023 10m

Should children be allowed to go up the slide? I think you know my answer to that.... Let's take a look at some common rules adults make on playgrounds, and how we can strike a balance to help our…

Empty, but full of possibilities!

Oct 06, 2023 4m

Today's short episode contains one specific tip for adding more variety and options to your play space: empty containers!

S1E8 The Greatest Gift to Give Your Child!

Sep 22, 2023 9m

What can you give your child that will help them decompress, build their strengths and creativity, create a strong sense of identity, AND build social-emotional skills and independence? We all have…

S1E8 Debunking the Risk in Risky Play

Sep 08, 2023 16m

Let’s talk about this often misunderstood type of play. Risky play is so important! So, in today's episode we will talk about what risky play is, the different types of risky play, why it’s…

S1E6 Reminders from the Redwoods

Jun 26, 2023 9m

Why is getting into nature with your children important? After a trip to the Redwoods, I was reminded of the many benefits of time in nature for my children! Plus, don't miss my tips for exploring…

S1E6 Exploring Types of Play

May 26, 2023 9m

Join me as I explore Bob Hughes' 16 play types, so we can better understand the vast range of activities that children's play can involve! Here are some places to read more about the play…

S1E5 Building Independence

May 19, 2023 10m

Are your kids independent? Do you want them to be more independent? Listen to explore what your child needs to be independent, and what that has to do with play!

S1E4 Adding Play to the Everyday

May 12, 2023 5m

Try out this tip to add a little fun and play to your everyday life! For silly holidays online: https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/

S1E3 When should you pick up your child's toys?

May 05, 2023 10m

Explore this question with me, both as a Mom and as a Playworker! How can you help support and respect your child's play while keeping your sanity?

S1E2 The Changing World of Play

Apr 28, 2023 9m

Why are we even talking about play? Why does Navigation Play exist? Why does playwork exist? Because play is changing, and we need to be aware of that! Recommended reading: "Last Child in the Woods"…

S1E1 Introductions

Apr 21, 2023 6m Trailer

What can you expect from the Navigation Play podcast? Learn about me, Molly, the owner of Navigation Play, my business, and the experiences that brought me to this place. I hope you'll be back for…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Navigation Play Podcast have?

Navigation Play Podcast has published 19 episodes since April 2023, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

Is Navigation Play Podcast still active?

Navigation Play Podcast is currently declining with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 8m.

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