Turning Little Stones: Recent Episodes
Caroline Allen
Taking a fresh look at the fascinating world of young children
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Reading stories well to young children is skillful. The benefits gift them with a lasting love of stories, books and imagination. Caroline reflects on some recent experiences to tease out some valuable tips for enjoying sharing stories with our little ones.
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Sarah Rowledge returns to introduce our next set of Delving a Little Deeper. Be inspired to learn how best to prepare your child(ren) for maths in easy, unpressured ways.
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Sam works full time whilst Everyday Dadding two young children. His honesty is refreshing... There is something here for ALL of us who juggle work, family and childcare.
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Jeanne-Marie Paynell (My Parenting Mentor) offers a fresh look at birth and helps us understand how the birth of a child is also the birth of a parent. Jeanne-Marie's experiences give her a special insight into how supporting this process can be shared.
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Dr John Greenall , father, paediatrician and a champion for fathers and father figures inspires us all (both men & women) to consider how we might encourage dads and father figures to be present and engaged in their children's lives.
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Caroline talks with Janine Halloran on the topical subject of School Readiness and how best to support our children (and ourselves!) through these months. Navigating the many uncertainties whilst preparing our children for starting school is relevant to any major transition. First aired on the Calm & Connected podcast and YouTube channel.
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To celebrate the publication of the second set of Delving a Little Deeper, Roxana introduces us to Learning Stories, a powerful and positive way to see our children.
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Lynette Brock from SchemaPlay offers an inspiring fresh look at play. By shining a light on children's play patterns (schemes), we see how their potential can be unlocked by noticing and valuing what our children are doing.
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Such a helpful professional perspective from Eddie & Wendy Hepper, to conclude this timely conversation. They share wisdom invaluable for anyone facing making decisions which will affect both children and family.
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It's the time when families are considering options for their children ahead of putting in those school applications. Hannah is candid as she shares her thoughts... something we can all relate to whatever the next steps might be for our children.
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In this episode, Sarah explains how she has supported her son to manage successive and frequent moves to transition well.
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Giulia Postal talks about her language rich experiences from birth where she absorbed multiple languages effortlessly. What a gift!
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Season Two is launched by celebrating the publication of a new book by co-authors Catherine Hughes (Growing Family blogger) and writer Becky Goddard-Hill. In conversation, their passion and enthusiasm is infectious. Their book, 'A Year of Nature Walks and Games' is filled with inspirational ideas for the whole family to enjoy. Listen, enjoy and buy the book!
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Sue Gasgoyne, experienced play therapist, brings hope to children and families in the ups and downs of life. Down to earth, helpful and practical, Sue offers every family hope.
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Singing, dancing and music making comes naturally to young children. In this podcast, Linda Bance shares how we can playfully and creatively weave songs and music into everyday life.
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In this podcast, we celebrate how young children can discover the wonder of their whole world and adopt actions that care for it. Wendy Compson, champion for all things ecological, talks with Sarah, principal of Norwich Montessori Nursery, about their experiences working towards OMEP Sustainable Citizenship awards.
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Georgina Hood has developed a distinctive way of weaving heuristic play with music activities for young children who are 'on the move'. The environment and the activities she shares with children and parent/carers are fun, fascinating and insightful. This podcast is packed full of takeaways for us all.
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Rachel Divall shines a light on possibly THE most important aspect of our care for young children. Securely attached children reap the benefits throughout their lives...
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This podcast is for practitioners, teachers, family members, friends, EVERYONE!
A treat for World Down Syndrome Day! Fran Clarke shares her family's story.. inspiring us to celebrate 'Living Well… with Down Syndrome.
ENJOY!
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Today we join Libby Scarfe who runs Seaside Explorers after a fun-filled Beach School session. Her passion for connecting children with their local environment (wherever that may be) is infectious. Encouragement for us all to be Out & About with our children!
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Katie, author, teacher and parent, is passionate about supporting children's with mental health. In this episode, she shares her experience of her daughter's severe allergies and talks about her recently published book, 'I can't have that, I've allergies'. Enlightening.
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In this podcast, Jo explains how a little thought and a few carefully chosen words can effectively transform those challenging days we have with our young children! Honest, real and practical.
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Ever wondered what Sensory Stories mean? Leanne explains... and shares how we can all introduce our children to the wonder of story!
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In this episode, Gillian helpfully shares how she and her daughter worked how to manage childcare, work and daycare. Important considerations for any family member who is involved in the care of young children.
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Rachel's unique experience of family and her involvement in supporting other families through 'Home for Good' is inspiring!
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In this episode, Rachel shares her story of how her upbringing has inspired her want to open her heart and home to others. Full of wisdom, whatever our family makeup.
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In our last podcast this year, we've been asking what Christmas traditions we love best. Enjoy the listen, read our blog and we wish you a joy-filled and very happy Christmas!
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Brrrrrrrr it's turned cold! Lauren inspires us to wrap up warm and spend some time with our young children in the natural world. Enjoy!
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Clare Iles, artist, continues to tell us about her experiences running a Toddler Art Club, where young children are free to express their creativity and imagination.
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Clare Iles is a professional artist, who finds time to run weekly toddler art groups at a regional gallery as well as creative workshops in schools. Her understanding of children's spontaneous creativity is inspiring and a joy to listen to. Part 2 will be released next week.
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In this episode, Sarah Rowledge celebrates how adults who are confident in phonetical awareness can be relaxed and have fun supporting children at the start of their language learning. With her wealth of experience, she is both practical and reassuring.
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In the second of a 2-part mini series, Penny Greenland explores why young children move in the way they do and how adults can support this vital area of their development.
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In this episode, we begin to understand how and why children move as they do. This perspective helps us, their adult carers, to appreciate and better respond to our little movers!
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In this podcast, we introduce Emily's daughter to a Treasure Basket for the first time. Afterwards we consider how rich this simple, inexpensive activity is for both child and adult!
If you haven't yet heard Episode 4, you might want to check it out first!
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Join Kirsten from Muddy Bugs in the first of our Out & About series of podcasts and be inspired!
This was recorded in Spring this year, which explains the reference to bare leaves and cuckoos!
We'll be back with another Out & About episode soon.
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In this episode, we discover why the simplest of everyday objects are 'treasures' for our youngest children. Lauren explains the how's & why's as well as some ideas to help us all make beautiful baskets of treasures to satisfy the curiosity of our little ones. We introduce a theme that we will return to in future episodes... the amazing potential of heuristic play resources.
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Hannah and Jonny share more of their musical adventures with young Josiah. Their enthusiasm is infectious!
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In this episode, Caroline talks to Hannah and Jonny who are noticing how their little one is naturally musical.
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In this first episode of Turning Little Stones, Caroline shares a little of the road she has travelled to arrive at this place. She shares something of its vision and introduces a few of the guests we will meet in upcoming episodes.
She invites any and every carer of young children to listen in, be encouraged and affirmed, inspired and energised. Together, we will discover how the smallest insight into the inner life of young children can transform these precious yet fleeting early years.
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