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Welcome to the PlayMotion Journal, a space where stories, strategies, and playful insights come together. Think of us as your partners in play + enrichment, here to share ideas that make classrooms smoother, kids happier, and families more connected.
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From the Podcast Ep: 15 - Motion Calms Emotions: Movement, Trauma, and Nervous System Regulation in Children with Tami Lysher
Motion Calms Emotions: Movement, Trauma, and Nervous System Regulation in Children
Carrie Ivey Speed
Apr 163 min read
From the Podcast: Raising Confident Kids Without Fear-Based Teaching
Dance has always had a complicated relationship with body image. Mirrors everywhere, a prescribed dress code that leaves little to hide behind, and authority figures whose opinions carry a lot of weight — it's a vulnerable environment for kids, especially preteens and teens. In this episode, dance educator Leslie Kuny talks about how studios can either build a child's confidence or quietly chip away at it, and what parents should actually be watching for when it comes to danc
Carrie Ivey Speed
Apr 44 min read
From the Podcast: How to Raise Kids Who Love Reading (Without Turning It Into a Chore)
Helping kids love reading is about more than academics. In this episode, literacy educator Stephanie Affinito shares how stories help children understand their world, build empathy, and develop strong reading identities. Learn practical ways to support reluctant readers, create simple reading routines at home, and make books feel inviting instead of forced for both kids and adults.
Carrie Ivey Speed
Mar 185 min read
The Biology of Behavior: A Look at Nutrition
In this episode of Wait, Am I Saving the World?, Carrie Speed explores how nutrition affects children’s behavior, focus, and overall well-being. Featuring insights from Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Katie Barngrover, this blog post dives into practical, personalized approaches to kids’ health that go beyond diet trends.
Carrie Ivey Speed
Jan 133 min read
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