Playground Talks
Playground Talks is a podcast for busy parents who want to own their parenting style!
The podcast cover topics such as how to handle tantrums and understand the WHY behind them, Why setting boundaries is so important? How to help build your child's resiliency and form healthy habits.
Tammy Afriat , the host, and the professional guests on the show share their knowledge, and provide actionable tools so you'll get both the parenting principles and practical aspects that resonate with you, give you confidence and joy in your parenting journey!
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Episodes
47 episodes
#43 "Stop The Blame Game: Childhood Accidents Rooted in Science, Not Behavior" with Dr. Steve Hodges
What is more effective: child-led or parent-led potty training?Is there a difference between potty training during the day and at night?What occurs in a child's brain during the potty training process? What ...
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Episode 43
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23:47
#42 Why Boundaries Matter: A Compassionate Parenting Guide to Mutual Respect
Why is it important to set boundaries for your child's perspective?What happens to you, the parent, when you do not set boundaries?How do consistent boundaries foster respect and empathy within the family dynamic?
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Episode 42
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9:19
#41 The Ultimate Holiday Handbook: Your Guide to a Stress-Free and Joyful Holiday Season
Many parents look forward to spending quality time with their families as the holiday season approaches. However, routine disruptions, pressure to meet extended family members, and the challenges of traveling with kids can also cau...
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Episode 41
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10:33
#40 Raising Curious Learners: How to Prepare Your Child to Learn at Any Age with Dr. Schweitzer
How early can you start preparing your kid to learn?How can you foster an internal motivation for studying?What are the 4 signs that a child may be struggling academically? What does print awareness mean?Tune in to&nb...
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Episode 40
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29:19
#39 Are American Children Immune To Extremism? with Dr. Emily Bashah PART B
As the Hostages Crisis is happening in Israel, Psychologist Dr.Emily Bashah and I had this important conversation where we discussed :How can a parent implement the idea of restorative justice versus retributive justice as...
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Episode 39
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33:50
#38 How To Prevent Extremism From Childhood? with Dr.Emily Bashah
As the hostage crisis is happening in Israel, we had this important conversation with Dr.Emily Bashah, where we discussed:What is extremism? How does extremism relate to one’s sense of agency?...
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Episode 38
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30:07
#37 How to Ignite Your Child's Inner Fire: Internal Motivation for Parents and Kids
Many times I hear parents wanting to spark that internal motivation in their children to learn, acquire new skills, and be kind. But how do you do this?In this episode, you will learn what is intrinsic motivation, is external motivation ...
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Episode 37
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10:44
#36 Beyond Sticker Charts; How to Wisely Use External Motivators and Rewards?
Why using external motivators are necessary for a child's development?How to create a reward system that is effective and fair?7 non-materialistic reward ideasToday we discuss how to use external rewards to motivate ...
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Episode 36
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10:03
#35 Consequences: The Magic of Natural and Logical Consequences In Parenting
At what age should the concept of consequences be introduced?How to use the "Budget Principle" as a consequence?What are logical vs natural consequences?What are the 5 key elements for effective consequences?Th...
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Episode 35
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12:05
#34 How to set boundaries for your child?
Empowering Your Child with Limits and Love is easier said than done.So where to start? How to do it?Today, we're diving into the important topic of setting boundaries for kids. Boundaries are crucial for your kid's developmen...
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Episode 34
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11:45
#33 How To Parent Without Power-Struggles?
Can you imagine your family free from power struggles?How can you tell if you are being caught in a power struggle or if you genuinely setting boundaries?This episode delves into the topic of creating a power struggl...
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Episode 33
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7:58
#32 "Roaring with Compassion: discovering parenting styles"
So what do lions, and lambs have to do with parenting style? How that parenting style affects children?And how is that all relate to boundaries? Inspired by the book "Raising Lions" by Joe Newman, in this episode of...
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Episode 32
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9:03
#31 What Does Effective Parenting Communication Sounds Like?
It's not enough to set boundaries because there is a lot of impact on how your boundaries are perceived by the people around you, including your kids.So what are the 3 types of communication styles and how would your message sound diffe...
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Episode 31
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9:00
#30 "Your idea Is Stupid!" / How to set intellectual boundaries?
This episode is not only for kids, but it is also for us, the adults that sometimes unintentionally cross those intellectual boundaries between us...So tune in and understand what are intellectual boundaries, how to set them, and how to...
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Episode 30
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8:01
#29 What is a physical boundary?
This episode covers :What falls under Physical Boundaries? One private space? Your child's body needs? What is your aunty's demand for a kiss from your child on Christmas? How do models consent to your kiddos?
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Episode 29
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8:45
#28 "You're Being Too Dramatic!" What healthy emotional boundary look like for you and for your child?
Have you ever heard a caregiver saying: "Don't be so dramatic!" "You are too sensitive!" "It’s just a scratch, don't make a big deal of it"So this is actually dismissive of one feeling, and in this episode, I talked ...
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Episode 28
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10:31
#27 Sharing is caring! Is that so?? What do healthy Material Boundaries look like?
This episode covers :What does a healthy material boundary look like?How to prepare your kids for sharing toys before the playdate?What's your material boundary (do you have to buy everything for your child?&...
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Episode 27
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8:22
#26 What is a personal boundary? What Do Time Boundaries Look Like for Parents and kids?
This episode covers :What are boundaries?Specifically, what do time boundaries actually mean?What are some specific examples you can set time boundaries for yourself and for your kids?Some food for thought:...
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Episode 26
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13:47
#25 How Drama Therapy And Storytelling Can Serve You As a Parent? With Donna Griffit
How can you shape your kid's perspective with your everyday stories? How storytelling and drama therapy can serve you as a parent? In this special episode, I was talking to
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Episode 25
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30:38
#24 Tammy afriat Interview in "Foreign-Born Mama" podcast host by Nurzhan Sterbenz; Discussing Parenting Styles, Setting Boundaries, Career Shifting, And Parenting In Different Culture!
How is it to be a foreign-born parent in the US?What are nowadays parenting challenges? In this special episode, Nurzhan Sterbenz, a mom of a twi...
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Episode 24
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35:27
#23 "Healthy Eating Habits Is Not About Depriving Food Of Your Child But Rather Educating Your Child" with Karin Adoni
What is Ultra-processed food and how it’s affecting your child's body?How much of the US population has a nutrition deficiency (according to the CDC)?Is it recommended to supplement your kid?What a balanced meal should look like?...
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Episode 23
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29:43
#22 What Are Your Child Speech And Language Millstones? With Lenora Edwards
What’s the difference between speech and language?What are the milestones for kids ages zero to eight?Why is it important to address speech and language concerns?What could be some signs indicating a child might benefit from spee...
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Episode 22
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41:29
#21 Five Ways To Prevent Tech Tantrums And Develop Healthy Screen Habits! With Jennifer Strube Bochsler
How does excessive screen time affect children's brains and development?How many hours are recommended for a kid to be on screen?What are the five ways to prevent tech tantrums and develop healthy screen habits?Jennifer S...
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Episode 21
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35:52
#20 "It's All In The Head"; How Chiropractic Can Help Your Child's Development? With Pediatric Chiropractic Expert Dr. Rosen
Did you ever think of taking your kid to chiropractic due to developmental delays? So what's chiropractic has to do with the brain and child development?How does a child's nervous system work?How chiropractic can help your...
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Episode 20
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26:27
#19 How Can You Stop A Meltdown Before It's Even Started? With Dr. Erin Avirett
What's the earliest a kid starts to show a meltdown?Is there any difference between meltdowns and tantrums?Will you handle meltdowns differently at your house vs in public?What are the strategies you can use to Prevent meltdowns ...
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Episode 19
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34:47
