Best Discovery Playtime Podcasts (2024)

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E22-Coaching teens for study and motivation with Edel Walsh 45:42

17d ago45:42

45:42

Edel is highly experienced in the student assessment and exams. As part of her post-graduate diploma in Higher Education much of her research focussed on the impact of closed booked assessment on professional accountants. Edel trained to become a personal leadership and executive coach. She set up an internal coaching program which supported traine…

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Ep21 - Forest School Ireland with Kate Maher 58:39

1M ago58:39

58:39

Kate Maher, founder of Dúlra Forest School in co. Kildare Ireland, talks about what inspired her to set up her own forest school after growing up in Dublin and attending Steiner school. She shares experiences of how the impact of nature can shape our development, knowledge and understanding of the world. What is forest school and what are the main …

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Charlie the Curious Caterpillar: A Heartwarming Tale of Transformation and Discovery 12:34

2M ago12:34

12:34

Embark on a whimsical odyssey with us as we narrate the tale of Charlie the Curious Caterpillar, a tiny hero with a huge heart and an even bigger appetite for discovery. Promising a blend of storytelling magic and enthralling caterpillar facts, this episode is a treasure trove for curious minds and young scholars alike. Witness Charlie's emotional …

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Adam the Adventurous Apple: A Whimsical Journey Through Evergreen Valley 12:46

2M ago12:46

12:46

Embark on a whimsical odyssey without ever leaving your cozy spot with Adam the Adventurous Apple, whose plucky spirit and zest for life will leave you both charmed and inspired. Picture this: an apple with the heart of a voyager, setting off from the familiarity of Evergreen Valley to forge a path of wonder and friendship. You'll float alongside A…

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The Colorful Adventures of Fifi the Flamingo: Embracing Uniqueness and Unity 12:38

2M ago12:38

12:38

Prepare to be whisked away on a colorful escapade with Fifi, the flamingo who dared to dream beyond pink! Our latest tale is a heartwarming adventure that teaches us the beauty of being unique and the power of unity. As I recount Fifi's magical discovery of a grape with transformative powers, you'll be enchanted by her desire to stand out and the u…

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Thoughts 1 - Routine and quality time for busy parents 19:14

4M ago19:14

19:14

In this episode, myself, Mireia Lopez (primary teacher, business owner and mum), talk about the importance of routine and quality time with your children, and also the struggles and challenges that I encounter every day and how I made it better.By Discovery Playtime

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Play Therapy and connection for busy parents 53:59

4M ago53:59

53:59

We welcome play therapists Susanne Martin, Anna McGrath and Karla Hannigan from Shine Through Play Therapy based in Kildare town Ireland https://shinethroughplaytherapy.com/They are all qualified as play therapists with many years experience in education as teachers. They will answer some really interesting questions asked by parents: Do you ever s…

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Better baby sleep routines and habits with Babogue Sleep 1:03:15

6M ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Erica Hargaden is a Certified Child Sleep Consultant, mum of 3, and member of the International Association of Child Sleep Consultants. Her passion is to help parents understand their children’s sleep and empower them to create settled sleep in their homes. https://babogue.com/ The topics we cover in this episode: Babies, attachment and sleep Why i…

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Art therapy, communication and creativity 51:16

7M ago51:16

51:16

Ella is an art therapist in Dublin and she shares her journey and practical information useful for parents and teachers with us. Art is not the perfect piece we hang on the wall; we understand art as a form of communication and it can be found anywhere and everywhere. Some of the topics discussed on this episode: What is art therapy and who is it f…

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Foster care in Ireland with Social worker Mary Adams from Fostering First Ireland 40:49

8M ago40:49

40:49

Mary is a social worker working with Foster First Ireland https://fosteringfirstireland.ie/ after working with Tusla for a number of years. She will walk us through the process of fostering a child (she is also a foster carer herself) from making the decision to all the support that’s available out there. If you are considering a carrier in social …

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Neuroscience life coach for mum's self-esteem, post-natal depression and self-care 1:09:07

8M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

Jennifer from https://wellbeingwarrior.ie/ is a life coach with a background in neuroscience. She will empower you to step out of your comfort zone to find your true self and needs. She opens up very honestly about her own experience when becoming a mum as she experienced postnatal depression and she talks about what helped her recover from this, a…

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Ep 15 - Challenging behaviour: What causes it and how to change it. 54:08

8M ago54:08

54:08

In this episode, I (primary teacher) discuss all things behaviour with Shannon (Early Years teacher). We talk about the causes of challenging behaviour that are found in the environment and how they affect the emotions and thoughts of a child and their actions. We give you information on how to change the right features in their environment so they…

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Ep 14 - Autism in adults and women with Laura Crowley 1:14:20

9M ago1:14:20

1:14:20

In this episode we talk to autism expert Laura Crowley and we will go through all the different traits, strengths, challenges and characteristics of what being autistic really means and not just the things we already know as we would be more familiar with them because they are more visible especially in children, but we'll focus on the ones that ar…

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Ep13 - Play therapy, big feelings and connection with Melissa Moore 1:00:31

9M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Today we talk with Melissa Moore, a play therapist based in co. Meath. She shares her experience from working as a social care worker to working with Tusla for 20 years before setting up her business as a play therapist. She will give us very simple and practical tips to support our children at home and their self-esteem as we improve our connectio…

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Ep12- Sensory play at home, types of toys and invitations to play 45:42

9M ago45:42

45:42

In this episode, we welcome our guest Elaine Power who shares her experience as a primary teacher and as a mum on how play really helps children develop necessary skills in life. She recommends the most engaging open-ended toys for birthday gifts, talks about play areas and resources to have at home at home and shares ideas for great toys and activ…

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Ep11 – Inclusive education, behaviour control, social skills and child led learning 51:39

9M ago51:39

51:39

In this episode, Mireia (primary teacher) and Shannon (preschool teacher) discuss the importance of play (and lack of) in the classroom. We share our view about certainbehaviour control systems used in the classroom and offer information and alternatives, as well as ways to boost children’s self-esteem and social skills in the classroom. We talk ab…

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Ep10 - Family connection, confidence and balancing family and business with Gemma from The Famiy Edit 1:08:45

10M ago1:08:45

1:08:45

In this episode, Gemma will talk about the importance of outdoor play and family connection. She will empower you to take that step towards fulfilling your dreams and feeling confident no matter what you do. Gemma will give us advice on ways to improve our communication with our children as we increase their self-esteem and value within the family.…

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Ep9 - Secure attachment, honest parenting and Recognition of Early Years Educators with Jayne Sherlock 1:01:38

11M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Today we are joined by Jayne Sherlock. Jayne will talk about secure attachment and will share the things she learned during her carreer in EY that helped her figure out her parenting journey in a more confident way. She will encourage us to promote independence and quality time when it comes to spending time with our children on a daily basis while…

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Ep8 - Teaching through play in primary school with Aimee and Gillian 1:08:24

11M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

In this episode we have two very special guests, they are Aimee and Gillian, two primary school teachers that will show us the possibilities that play offers in the classroom to help children reach their full potential. They will share their experience teaching through play from junior infants all the way up to 6th class, and also parenting through…

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E7 - Wellbeing, connection and self regulation with Una Ryan 1:04:39

11M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Una Ryan from Remind Ed Wellbeing is joining us to day to talk about wellbeing, play and regulation. Una combines her experience as a primary school teacher and as a mammy to show us how to help our children self regulate and how to incorporate play and connection in our everyday busy life. She will give us some great tips to improve our relationsh…

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Ep6 - Independent play, parenting struggles and children's privacy on social media with Katie Fu 56:58

11M ago56:58

56:58

Today we are joined by Katie from https://www.twinklekids.ie/. She will talk about the importance of being comfortable with own self before you can support others. We talk about the benefits of independent play and how to get there. Katie shares her experience of 8 years living and teaching in China before she moved back to Ireland and set up her o…

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Ep 5 - Tips for starting preschool and communication between parents and teachers with Triona Gunning 26:51

12M ago26:51

26:51

Hello and welcome to episode 5, this is a continuation of the previous episode where we talk with Triona from Early years Insights about early childhood education and share some parenting tips. In this second part we will talk about the importance of communication between parents and teachers in early years settings. Triona will also share a few re…

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E4 - Parents expectations, the long term benefits of play and being a role model for your children. 31:20

12M ago31:20

31:20

Triona Gunning from Early Years Insights shares her experience growing up between a farm and the city and how this has impacted her parenting style. She shows the importance of not setting expectations on our children's choices when growing up and gives us some good advice about how to be prepared for sensory play activities at home. Find out more …

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E3 - Neurodivergent children, parent support and sensory play with Amy Winter 34:15

12M ago34:15

34:15

Amy Winter is the owner of Little Kneaders. She makes a sensory dough for children with additional needs, people with dementia, Alzheimer's and cancer. She also organises the Resource Fair around Ireland bringing businesses together to showcase their products and services for families with additional needs. She runs play sessions and training for t…

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E2 - Early Childhood Education in Ireland and London with Shannon McKiverigan 32:41

1y ago32:41

32:41

Shannon shares her experience and expectations working in Early Childhood Education in Ireland and also in London, a different and perhaps slightly more efficient system for early years educators, school transitions and advanced methodologies. We are clearly improving our system in Ireland and we share our dream goals in the sector!…

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E1 - Mireia Lopez, the life journey behind Discovery Playtime and a few tips for busy parents! 29:43

1y ago29:43

29:43

From primary school teacher to housekeeper, to tour guide, to business owner. Life is a journey and this is how I learned from every step on the way and why I want to help children and families to learn from the opportunities that life throws at you too, all through play!By Discovery Playtime

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Introduction 3:13

1y ago3:13

3:13

How we chose our podcast name and what you can expect from this podcast!By Discovery Playtime

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Discovery Playtime Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Parenting Connection

The Parenting Connection

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Storytime Scholars

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E22-Coaching teens for study and motivation with Edel Walsh 45:42

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Ep21 - Forest School Ireland with Kate Maher 58:39

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Charlie the Curious Caterpillar: A Heartwarming Tale of Transformation and Discovery 12:34

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Adam the Adventurous Apple: A Whimsical Journey Through Evergreen Valley 12:46

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The Colorful Adventures of Fifi the Flamingo: Embracing Uniqueness and Unity 12:38

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Thoughts 1 - Routine and quality time for busy parents 19:14

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Play Therapy and connection for busy parents 53:59

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Better baby sleep routines and habits with Babogue Sleep 1:03:15

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Art therapy, communication and creativity 51:16

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Foster care in Ireland with Social worker Mary Adams from Fostering First Ireland 40:49

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Neuroscience life coach for mum's self-esteem, post-natal depression and self-care 1:09:07

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Ep 15 - Challenging behaviour: What causes it and how to change it. 54:08

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Ep 14 - Autism in adults and women with Laura Crowley 1:14:20

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Ep13 - Play therapy, big feelings and connection with Melissa Moore 1:00:31

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Ep12- Sensory play at home, types of toys and invitations to play 45:42

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Ep11 – Inclusive education, behaviour control, social skills and child led learning 51:39

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Ep10 - Family connection, confidence and balancing family and business with Gemma from The Famiy Edit 1:08:45

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Ep9 - Secure attachment, honest parenting and Recognition of Early Years Educators with Jayne Sherlock 1:01:38

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Ep8 - Teaching through play in primary school with Aimee and Gillian 1:08:24

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E7 - Wellbeing, connection and self regulation with Una Ryan 1:04:39

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Ep6 - Independent play, parenting struggles and children's privacy on social media with Katie Fu 56:58

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Ep 5 - Tips for starting preschool and communication between parents and teachers with Triona Gunning 26:51

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E4 - Parents expectations, the long term benefits of play and being a role model for your children. 31:20

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E3 - Neurodivergent children, parent support and sensory play with Amy Winter 34:15

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E2 - Early Childhood Education in Ireland and London with Shannon McKiverigan 32:41

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E1 - Mireia Lopez, the life journey behind Discovery Playtime and a few tips for busy parents! 29:43

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Introduction 3:13

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