Happier Childhoods
Happier Childhoods is a podcast for adults shaping childhood through movement, play, and connection.
Hosted by Carrie Speed of PlayMotion Kids, this show offers honest conversations and practical ideas for parents, teachers, childcare directors, social workers, caregivers, enrichment instructors, and child-focused professionals who want to support kids in meaningful, doable ways.
Each episode explores childhood wellbeing, child development, behavior, emotional regulation, resilience, sensory needs, trauma-informed care, play-based learning, mindfulness, movement, and the everyday science of connection.
You’ll hear conversations about what it really takes to help children feel safe, supported, and connected while also supporting the adults who care for them.
Carrie is a social worker and the founder of PlayMotion Kids, a movement, music, and mindfulness enrichment program for children. She also certifies and licenses instructors who want to bring movement, mindfulness, and whole-child learning to children in their own communities.
Because when adults are supported, equipped, and encouraged, happier childhoods become possible.
If you care about creating healthier, happier childhoods, you belong here.
www.playmotionkids.com
www.playmotionkids.com/businessowners
Happier Childhoods
04-Season 1 | Bend, Don’t Break: Building Resilience with Yoga
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[Season 1] This episode is from our original season, where we explored broader themes around burnout, purpose, and meaningful work.
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of yoga for both body and mind. Learn how yoga supports mental resilience, calms the nervous system, and helps release built-up stress—without needing to be ultra-flexible or spend hours on the mat. I’ll share my personal journey with yoga, unpack the research on its physiological benefits, and bust common myths that might be holding you back. Plus, discover one simple pose you can try today to start reaping yoga’s rewards—right where you are.
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