
What if the best kind of learning looked a whole lot like play? Welcome to Play Happens - the podcast for parents, educators and caregivers who want to understand why play isn’t just fun, it’s fundamental. Hosted by Jess - a teacher, play advocate and mum - each episode explores the messy, joyful and sometimes unexpected ways children grow through play. You’ll get practical tips, myth-busting insi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 46 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyParenting | |||

Can children still experience rich, meaningful play in small homes and crowded classrooms? Absolutely!
In today’s episode, I’m answering a question from a teacher who wants to include more play in her classroom but worries there simply isn’t enough ... more
Are we accidentally protecting kids from the very experiences that help them build resilience?
In this episode, I explore why children need opportunities to experience manageable discomfort - things like boredom, frustration, disappointment, failure... more
Why does your child suddenly become obsessed with playing doctors, dentists, schools or dramatic rescue missions after an experience? In this episode, I explore how children use play to process ideas, emotions, fears and everyday experiences. From de... more
Are activities and play actually the same thing?
In this episode of The Play Happens Podcast, I explore the growing confusion between adult-led activities and true child-led play and why the difference matters more than ever.
From sensory bins to c... more
This week we’re diving into one of the biggest parenting and early childhood topics out there: sharing.
Why is sharing SO hard for young children? Are toddlers actually capable of understanding it yet? And what are we really asking of children when ... more
Rough and tumble play - is it too much… or actually exactly what kids need?
In this episode, I’m responding to a question I get all the time:
“Is it okay that my kids are always wrestling?”
We unpack what rough and tumble play really is, why it mat... more
Where have all the children gone?
In this episode, I explore the disappearance of neighbourhood play, why it matters for kids’ independence and social skills, and how parents can help bring it back - safely, creatively and with a little bit of coura... more
Social play isn’t always calm, kind, or easy to watch…
but it’s where some of the most important learning happens.
In this episode, I explore why child-led social play matters, what it actually looks like and why stepping back as adults can be one o... more










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