Ever reminisced about the simple joys of childhood when a stick wasn't just a stick but a sword, a wand, or a companion on countless adventures?  In today's episode, Nicki and Vicci will unravel the hidden developmental treasures found in stick play and how adults can prioritise safety without dampening the spirit of creativity. Listen in as Nicki and Vicci share their extensive knowledge of: ? The benefits of stick play ? How to find 'the perfect stick' ?What's a 'blood bubble' and how does it create safety ? Antedotes and insights on guiding children to play responsibly ?How and why ..read more

It's time to gain the confidence to flex your 'uncomfortable muscles' and become an agent of positive change in your family's life – because when it comes to sex education, silence is not an option. This week we're chatting with Cath Hakanson, mother, sex educator, and founder of Sex Ed Rescue. Cath is all about helping kids and parents have better relationships through empowering conversations. With the right tools, self-confidence, and strategies, sex education can be less threatening, more natural, and much easier. Cath is a firm believer that if kids can talk to their parents about sex ..read more

Rosie Ricketson is a mother and award-winning creative producer passionate about maternal well-being.  With a background in the arts, Rosie curates community-led experiences and projects with a vision for a more connected world.  In this episode, Rosie shares: ?Her Thoughts Investing in Community During Uncertain Times ?Creativity's Role in Building Community ?Modern Motherhood Challenges and Needs ?Balancing Parenting, Education, and Work Support This conversation served as a tapestry woven with personal anecdotes, the wisdom of voices like Maggie Dent, and the transformative rip ..read more

As we close the chapter on an incredible year of growth and connection, our latest podcast episode takes you through a heartfelt journey of our key milestones, mistakes and goals for the new year. Somehow during this time, we have hit an astonishing 420,000 downloads and cultivated conversations that have deeply resonated within the realms of parenting, alternative education, forest schooling and child development. Our little project, birthed in our humble home office, has since spread its wings, touching lives and igniting a global dialogue on the transformative power of playing and learning ..read more

We're back, baby! Kicking off the 2024 season of the Raising Wildlings Podcast with our friend and fellow business owner Gill Howarth from Born Wise Education. Gill always brings her wisdom to the table and it's great to have her back for an in-depth discussion on what raising "wild and free" children truly means. Listen in as Gill shares: ?Her experience on the delicate balance of granting our children the space to navigate their fears and the world at large.  ?The spectrum of childhood "wildness" from mentorship to fostering autonomy.  ?And we confront the crucial question: Ar ..read more

Have you ever questioned the traditional education system and its one-size-fits-all approach? If so, this episode is a must-listen as clinical psychologist and education advocate Dr. Naomi Fisher embarks on a deep discussion about alternative pathways to learning. Dr Naomi Fisher is a clinical psychologist who specialises in autism, trauma and alternative ways to learn. She is the author of two books, both about self-directed education, and she is the mother of two children. For full show notes head to ?https://www.raisingwildlings.com.au/blog/breaking-educational-boundaries-with-dr-naomi-fi ..read more

Are you curious about how to reconnect with your inner wisdom and that of the land, seasons, and cycles?  Today we are in conversation with the wonderful Tiffany Gesler, a proud Gunggari woman passionate about connecting people to their own nature.    Tiffany is a seasoned early years and outdoor learning educator with expertise in Aboriginal health, midwifery, and women's business.  In this last year, she launched her wild business Sowed and Nurtured, Toowoomba's first private bush school.  Join us as we delve into the process of decolonizing outdoor education, pro ..read more

Are you curious about how to reconnect with your inner wisdom and that of the land, seasons, and cycles?  Today we are in conversation with the wonderful Tiffany Gesler, a proud Gunggari woman passionate about connecting people to their own nature.    Tiffany is a seasoned early years and outdoor learning educator with expertise in Aboriginal health, midwifery, and women's business.  In this last year, she launched her wild business Sowed and Nurtured, Toowoomba's first private bush school.  Join us as we delve into the process of decolonizing outdoor education, pro ..read more

Stepping out of the mainstream education system and into the business world is equal parts daunting and exhilarating. In today's episode, we are talking with one of our founding Your Wild Business students Leanne Webster who has created a community and connection in Bundaberg QLD with her wonderful business Wild Gully. In this episode Leanne shares: ?Her personal journey from the four walls of a classroom into the limitless expanse of the wilderness ?The realities of running an early learning business ?The power of personal connection when growing a customer base ? The importance of communit ..read more

"If nature is free and play is free... Then why would I need to pay $ to insure my Nature Play session? " ? - Us Yes, that was our actual faces when we heard someone was running a Nature Play session WITHOUT insurance. Not only does this kind of dodgy practice risk people's livelihoods and homes... it also has the potential to completely destroy a whole industry that is supposed to protect childhood and children's right to play in nature. In this episode, Nicki Farrell & Vicci Oliver (co-founders of The Wildlings Forest School) talk about the elephant in the room when it comes to the p ..read more