Play It Forward, A Wearthy Podcast
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Hosted by international keynote speaker, educator and founder of Wearthy; Lukas Ritson, Play it Forward is an educational podcast about the importance of play. With the increase of technological advancement, it has never been harder to get kids playing outside…
Lukas interviews leading early education experts and play advocates to chat about how the next generation is being formed by play (and a lack of play.)
Play It Forward is full of practical takeaways for parents and early educators to support children in feeling fulfilled in their childhood and confident about their future. A future that is theirs and to which they can contribute.
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Episodes
Building hopefulness Feat. Dr Justin Coulson
March 26, 2020 23:36 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBIn Episode 9 of Play it Forward, Lukas welcomes parenting author and resilience expert Dr Justin Coulson onto the Wearthy Podcast. In light of the COVID-19 situation, Lukas and Justin discuss home teaching with love, lowering expectation and our role as leaders in the home to model positive, compassionate behaviour. With a huge emphasis on looking forward and focusing on the things we can control, Justin offers insight and advice to parents during these difficult times and how we can suppo...
Vulnerability of outdoor play Feat. Cath Prisk
March 16, 2020 00:21 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBIn Episode 8 of Play it Forward, Lukas reconnects with the ultimate outdoor advocate Cath Prisk who he met at the Children & Nature Network Conference in California 2019. Cath is based in Hackney, East London and has lived many lives while making the outdoors easy for children, families and communities. Starting her career as a teacher, Cath is now the Founder and Director of Outdoor People and has an impressive and extensive backlog of experience across the play sector. Lukas and Cath chat a...
Diversity in play-based learning Feat. Marcus Veerman
February 28, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBIn episode 7 of Play it Forward, Lukas goes deep into the world of play with Marcus Veerman, the CEO & Founder of non-profit organisation Playground Ideas and developer of mobile play kart, Nudel Kart. Marcus has a non-profit background working with refugees, helping children across the globe thrive in play environments that focus on well-being. Lukas and Marcus discuss a range of topics including the evolution of education, the diversity of play-based learning and the benefits of involving c...
Tuning into children’s needs Feat. Aideen McCartney
February 19, 2020 11:03 - 45 minutes - 42 MBIn episode 6 of Play it Forward, we hear insightful and supportive knowledge from play therapist Aideen McCartney. Based in the UK but raised in Australia and New Zealand, Aideen’s experience working with a diverse range of children who face different adversities and challenges make her one of the best in her field. Lukas and Aideen chat about the value of strengthening relationships with children, being with children in a present and engaged way and really tuning into our children’s needs. ...
Keeping our kids moving Feat. Madeline Avci
January 24, 2020 07:32 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBIn Episode 5 of Play it Forward, Lukas welcomes Occupational Therapist and Founder of Jump Up for Kids, Madeline Avci. They delve into topics such as: play, the occupation of childhood, the value of making time for outdoor play, the detriment of putting children into curriculum based education too soon, and the discredit of play. Madeline’s online presence: Website: https://www.jumpupforkids.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumpupforkids/ Lukas’s work: www.wearthy.co www.theou...
Supporting an authentic childhood Feat. Maggie Dent
January 13, 2020 01:38 - 57 minutes - 53 MBIn episode 4 of Play it Forward, Lukas chats with his friend the Queen of Common Sense and Parenting Expert Maggie Dent. They discuss the counter-revolution of play, the unfortunate conscious shift of eliminating risk in play, and our role in supporting children through prioritising play and movement in early childhood. Maggie is one of the inspiring factors behind Lukas’s mission in changing the mindset of play. Website: https://www.maggiedent.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Magg...
Dealing with Asperges Feat. Lucy Cook
December 18, 2019 03:14 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBEpisode 3 of Play it Forward. Lukas chats to Lucy Cook, Co-Founder of Amaze Education. A Mother, Business Owner and Teacher with a Masters of Education. Lucy discusses what it's like to be a mother of children with Asperges. She dives into the change of lifestyle, along with the challenges. She discusses topics including, risk management, utilising nature and the power of routine and ritual. She also shares her journey of rapid and organic growth within the early education sector. Websit...
Playing with fire Feat. Angus Gorrie
December 11, 2019 04:37 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBEpisode 2 of Play it Forward. Lukas chats to Angus, Program Manager the Outsiders. They discuss the risk paradox, loose play, boredom and anxiety, gender roles, rough and tumble play, diversity among children and playing with fire. Website: Theoutsidersplayadovocates.com Facebook: Outsiders: Play Advocates The Land Instagram: @wearthy.co
Seen but not heard Feat. Hyahno Moser
November 26, 2019 05:17 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBLed by international keynote speaker, educator and advocate of play; Lukas Ritson, Play it Forward is an educational podcast about the importance of play. With the increase of technological advancement, it has never been harder to get kids playing outside. But at what cost. Lucas interviews leading educators and industry experts in children’s education to chat about how the next generation is being formed by play (and a lack of play.) Play It Forward is full of practical takeaways for pa...