Raising Wildlings

Raising Wildlings

Hosted by: Vicci Oliver and Nicki Farrell

Welcome to Raising Wildlings, a podcast about parenting, alternative education and stepping into the wilderness, however that looks, with your family. Each week, we’ll be interviewing experts that truly inspire us, to...

Episodes

Let Them Climb Trees!

Season #1 Episode #22

Did you spend much of your childhood climbing trees? Did you know that 1 out of 4 Australian children have never climbed a tree and that this quintessential childhood experience is banned in most of our educational...
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For the Sheer Joy - with Occupational Therapist Kaya Lyons

Season #1 Episode #21

In this episode we chat with Occupational Therapist Kaya Lyons of Active OT for Kids about how Child Development occurs naturally through play, connecting & exploring. We discuss trauma and the impact on...
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Breaking Down Common Misconceptions about our Nature Playgroups

Season #1 Episode #20

Episode DescriptionIn this episode, we’re talking about nature playgroups, why we’re so passionate about them, and some of the misconceptions people might have when they go to attend one. So, wondering if nature...
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The Conscious Parenting Revolution with Katherine Winter-Sellery

Season #1 Episode #19

In this episode, we’re chatting with conscious parenting expert Katherine Winter- Sellery from Conscious Parenting Revolution, about non-violent communication, habitual parenting responses and how many of us haven’t...
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5 Parenting Hacks on How To Raise Independent Children

Season #1 Episode #18

Today, we’re bringing you five parenting hacks on how we foster a family environment that helps raise children who are more independent, and why autonomy is the end goal.👉 Key Points1. Allowing Children to Make...
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Democratic Education and the Play Cycle with Mathilda Element

Season #1 Episode #17

In this episode we learn about Democratic Education and the theory of the Play Cycle from Educator and Parent, Mathilda Element, from Pine Community School in Brisbane. We chat about the key concepts behind democratic...
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Chaos to Calm with Chrissie Davies

Season #1 Episode #16

Do you love the sound of turning your household from chaos to calm? We are joined by the Child Charmer and parenting educator Chrissie Davies where we discuss why our role as parents is one of the most important in...
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Connecting Children, Culture & Community with Campfire

Season #1 Episode #15

Do you have a fireplace or a fire pit at home? Do you let your children light and manage fires? If not, why not? Today, we’re talking about the benefits of children working with fire, why children will seek it out,...
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The Nature School

Season #1 Episode #14

In this episode we look at the way the Australian Curriculum is embedded through the lens of nature at one of Australia’s newest independent school in Port Macquarie – The Nature School.  Their early learning and play...
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Autonomy, Creativity & Resilience - The Wildlings Way

Season #1 Episode #13

In this episode, we talk about autonomy, creativity and resilience - the Wildlings way and how we’re on a mission to change the education system from the outside in, in the hopes that others can change it from the...
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The Art of Growing Up with John Marsden Part 1

Season #1 Episode #11

In this episode (part one of two), we talk to author and principal, John Marsden, about his schools, Candlebark School and Alice Miller School and how they are different to traditional schools. We talk about...
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Risky Play and What to Say Instead of 'Be Careful'!

Season #1 Episode #10

Has your child ever done something that has made you gasp and want to cover your eyes? Early climbers climbing out of their high chair, children scaling trees so high you can barely spot them or swimming beyond their...
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