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

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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Babies Need Nature Too!

Season #1 Episode #7

In this episode, we are talking about why taking babies out into nature is not only the ultimate sensory experience, but how it will also help to develop their confidence and understanding of the natural world. Babies...
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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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2020 - Reflections on Growth and Gratitude

Season #1 Episode #34

In this episode, we wrap up the crazy year that was 2020. From expansion plans, to coronavirus, a podcast, online courses, awards and rapid growth, we chat about what’s happened in the Wildlings world this year. And a...
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Equitable Education and Passionate Play with Pasi Sahlberg

Season #1 Episode #33

In this episode, we chat with Pasi Sahlberg, author, Professor of Education Policy and Deputy Director of the Gonski Institute at the University of New South Wales, about inequality in the Australian education system,...
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Present Parenting and Practicing Self-Compassion

Season #1 Episode #32

It’s been a rough year across the globe, particularly on parents. With lockdowns, quarantines, working and schooling from home, financial and health concerns, we thought it was a good time to get Rebecca Branstetter...
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Powerful Realisations and Choices with The Homeschool Project

Season #1 Episode #31

In this episode, we’re talking to Nathan and Anita from the Homeschool Project Podcast to hear their perspective on the most common questions we homeschoolers get asked. How do we manage financially, what type of...
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Vicci's Leap to Homeschooling

Season #1 Episode #30

Two weeks ago, we had a lot of fun when Vicci interviewed Nicki about her family's unschooling journey. In this episode, we flip the table and Nicki interviews Vicci about her family’s journey. We delve into her story...
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