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.
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Happier Childhoods
Ep 11 Holiday Traditions Matter (But not for the reason that you think)
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This week, we’re talking about holiday traditions — and why your kids won’t remember the perfect schedule, the fancy crafts, or the ten thousand activities you’re juggling. They remember the feeling.
In this episode, we explore what actually makes holidays meaningful for kids: warmth, presence, and a few small traditions done with intention, not pressure.
If you’re feeling stretched thin this season, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to do it all.
You can choose one simple tradition, let go of the rest, and your kids will still remember this season with so much joy.
We’ll talk about:
- how kids store emotion, not perfection
- how even tiny traditions anchor children
- why scaling back is sometimes the best thing you can do
- a simple reflection to help you decide what matters most this year
If you care about childhood, wellbeing, and showing up for the kids in your life — this one’s for you.
Share this episode with a parent, teacher, or caregiver who needs a breath of peace today.
And if you feel called to create real impact for kids in your community through movement, mindfulness, and whole-child learning, learn more about becoming a certified PlayMotion Kids instructor at PlayMotionKids.com.
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