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

S2E11: Awaken to Art, Connection to Country and Racism with Jandamarra Cadd

Season #2 Episode #11

In this episode, we’re talking with first custodian artist Jandamarra Cadd about connection to country, art as therapy and how to talk to your kids about racism. Settle in and get ready to be inspired, informed and...
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Revitalise Risky Play with Charlotte Lucas

Season #2 Episode #10

In this episode, we’re talking to Charlotte Lucas of Free Rangers Forest School about Risky Play, educating parents on the importance of outdoor learning and battling red tape. Like us, Charlotte started out teaching,...
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Maternal Ambivalence with Dr. Margo Lowy

Season #2 Episode #9

If someone asks you about your role as a mother, you may be quick to say it is the most rewarding experience of your life right? But is it? Do you always feel that way? Motherhood brings us to the depth of all our...
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex

Season #2 Episode #8

In this episode, we chat with our incredible friend Tasha Lawton, founder of Talk Revolution, about how to talk to you children about sex. If you're not sure when to start talking to your children about sex, or how to...
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Democracy Wins for Our Teens with Mathilda Element

Season #2 Episode #6

In this episode, we invited Mathilda Element back to the podcast who you might remember from season one. She has a very special project that she's been working on with a team of passionate and dedicated people...
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S2 E5: Democratic, Progressive and Play-Based Pedagogy with Teacher Tom

Season #2 Episode #5

"Children will be motivated if their learning is based upon their own curiosities and passions." - Teacher TomYou may have come across Teacher Tom’s blog on Facebook, but something you may not know is that he has...
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Screentime, Cyberbullying, 'Sextortion' and Safety with Kirra Pendergast

Season #2 Episode #3

Technology has come so far, so fast. With cyberbullying, sexting, and exploitation, parents today have a big challenge to face. It may feel daunting, unknown, unescapable, and we can often feel helpless, but we don’t...
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Layers of Nature Pedagogy with Dr. Claire Warden

Season #2 Episode #2

In this episode, we’re chatting with education consultant Dr. Claire Warden about the importance of nature connection, nature pedagogy and her kindergarten, Achlone Nature Kindergarten in Scotland. 👉  Claire and Nicki...
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Failure, Farts and Finding Self-Worth with Maggie Dent

Season #2 Episode #1

In this episode, we are thrilled to be chatting with one of Australia’s favourite parenting authors and experts, the perfectly named, Queen of Common sense, Maggie Dent. We chat about getting kids off screens, the...
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