98. The Power of Play in Parenthood w/Tamara Iglesias

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Episode 98- Is "play" our kids' most important job? How can we infuse play into our parenting to have fun while giving our children time and space to explore the world without our guidance. This week we are joined by Tamara Iglesias, fellow mama and the founder of conscious parenting company, Wellynest, to explore this topic. Inspired by the RIE parenting method. The ladies get down to how playing is crucial and central to the development of a growing child. Hear stories from Tamara, Amber and Jenna about what role playing takes in their parenting approach. If we can allow just a little bit more freedom, happiness, natural whimsy into our everyday, maybe it will be a bit better for all of us, especially our precious babes.

Show Notes

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WITH SPECIAL GUEST Tamara Iglesias of Wellynest! Tamara Igelsias is a mama and the founder of the conscious parenting coaching company, Wellynest, dedicated to raising whole beings from the very beginning. coaching mothers and fathers alike. Tamara’s mission is to shift the way we raise our children by parenting from a place of respect, cultivating deep trust and setting healthy boundaries. She has dedicated her life to setting children up for healthy connections, relationships and coping methods, and her approach has helped hundreds of families. Her own struggle made her want to change the way we raise our children, and she is doing so every day. Follow along on Instagram or find her directly ather website.

​DEFINITION of THE POWER OF PLAY IN PARENTHOOD: Peter Pan understood the magic of not growing up. When we transition from childhood to adulthood, we can become rigid and responsible, forgetting the part of ourselves that is light, creative and playful. Having children is a great way to be reminded of the power of play. & To use the power of play intentionally in parenthood can benefit both the parents and the children, bringing more joy, ease and fun into everybody’s experience.

​MAIN POINTS:

• Amber met Tamara by divine providence at a RIE parenting conference.
• How can we as parents help our children have a safe and effective play space?
• How can we foster our children's intuition?
• The importance of letting your child play alone for increasing amounts of time.
• How the school system does not account for this.
• Difficult children need help.
• Tamara's personal story.
• How did Tamara come full circle to starting her company.
• Jenna and Amber share their experiences of play in parenting.

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• The "being essence" vs. the "doing essence" in our children.
• The importance of reconnecting before we correct our children.
• RIE parenting has central tenets which can help us shift the paradigm in parenting.
• The importance of changing the patterns that happened to you in childhood.
• We can heal ourselves by honoring our child's emotions.
• What happens when a child does not get enough play?
• How can play make parenthood more fun?
• Tamara would love to offer you 10% off Wellynest's upcoming Virtual Conscious Parenting Course in September with code MLFS10

THANK YOU TAMARA!!! You are really living the example we all want to see in the world, and we praise you for it! You are truly standing for change, raising revolutionaries, and fighting for the Mother Loving Future! PLEASE Follow Wellynest on Instagram and find  the Wellynest website for all of her lovely, well-thought-out offerings.
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What role does play take in your parenting style? How long could you let your kid play alone without interrupting? Let us know EVERYTHING in the comments!

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