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Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN-AU · 53 episodes
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What if the best kind of learning looked a whole lot like play? Welcome to Play Happens - the podcast for parents, educators and caregivers who want to understand why play isn’t just fun, it’s fundamental. Hosted by Jess - a teacher, play advocate and mum - each episode explores the messy, joyful and sometimes unexpected ways children grow through play. You’ll get practical tips, myth-busting insights and encouragement to trust the power of play. Because the best kind of learning? It happens every day, through play.
Unknown Host hosts Play Happens Podcast, a kids show with 53 episodes published.
Do you ever lie awake wondering if you're getting parenting "right"? In this episode, I explore the constant self-questioning so many parents experience - from screen time and boundaries to play, boredom and comparison.
Having a newborn and a toddler means juggling two very different stages of development and it can feel impossible to meet both of their needs. In this episode, I share what I learnt during our "two under two" months, how
Independent play isn't something children either can or can't do - it's a skill that develops over time. In this episode, we're unpacking why children often ask adults to play, what's really behind those constant request
Siblings fighting again? You're not alone. In this episode of Play Happens Podcast , I’m talking about why sibling conflict is a normal part of childhood and what our role as parents really is. From arguments over toys t
✨ Play Happens is hosted by Jessica Degenhardt - Primary Educator, Masters in Special & Inclusive Education and passionate play advocate. Follow Jess on Instagram: @playhappensau 🎧 Follow Play Happens Podcast wherever
Are we pushing academics too early? In this episode, I unpack the growing pressure for children to read, write, and count before they even start school and why play may actually be the most important preparation for lear
Are activities and play actually the same thing? In this episode of The Play Happens Podcast, I explore the growing confusion between adult-led activities and true child-led play and why the difference matters more than
This week we’re diving into one of the biggest parenting and early childhood topics out there: sharing. Why is sharing SO hard for young children? Are toddlers actually capable of understanding it yet? And what are we re
Rough and tumble play - is it too much… or actually exactly what kids need? In this episode, I’m responding to a question I get all the time: “Is it okay that my kids are always wrestling?” We unpack what rough and tumbl
Where have all the children gone? In this episode, I explore the disappearance of neighbourhood play, why it matters for kids’ independence and social skills, and how parents can help bring it back - safely, creatively a
Social play isn’t always calm, kind, or easy to watch… but it’s where some of the most important learning happens. In this episode, I explore why child-led social play matters, what it actually looks like and why steppin
Bedtime can feel like the longest part of the day - especially when you’re already running on empty. In this episode, I explore why bedtime is such a big transition, and how play, routine and realistic expectations can s
Why do simple moments like leaving the house, turning off screens or getting dressed feel so hard? In this episode, I unpack what’s really going on during transitions and how play can help reduce resistance, support regu
Setting boundaries around screens can feel impossible - especially when parents are exhausted. In this episode of Play Happens Podcast, I bring the conversation into real family life, exploring how to make intentional ch
Technology is everywhere and parenting in a digital world can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Play Happens Podcast, I explore how different types of technology interact with children’s developing brains, what curre
Parental leave can feel like a complete identity shift. In this episode, I share my personal experience of moving from a structured, purpose-driven career into the unpredictable world of caring for a baby - and the press
When children want to help - sweep the floor, wipe the bench, carry the groceries - we often see it as a disruption. In this episode, I explore how those everyday moments can actually be play and why letting kids help (i
Play is meant to be simple - so why does it feel so hard sometimes? In this episode, I explore why many parents struggle with play, especially unstructured play, and why that discomfort is completely normal. From feeling
Have you ever felt pressured to buy the “right” toy, hoping it will keep your child entertained or make them smarter? In this episode, I explore why toys alone don’t make play magical, how kids often surprise us with wha
The “favoured parent” phase can feel heavy for everyone involved. In this episode, I explore why children sometimes cling to one parent, why it’s not a reflection of love or parenting ability and how play can gently supp
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Play Happens Podcast is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under kids (family) and has published 53 episodes.
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