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Play Move Improve Podcast: Understanding and Managing Transitions for Neurodivergent Children Episode Summary In this insightful episode, Robyn Packworth, an exercise physiologist and developmental educator, discusses the challenges that neurodivergent children face with transitions and offers practical strategies to help. The cerebellum and prefrontal cortex play crucial roles in managing transit...

Play Move Improve Podcast: Beyond Emotion Cards - The Foundations of Emotional Development Episode Summary In this insightful episode, Robyn Papworth, an exercise physiologist and developmental educator, discusses the importance of foundational emotional development in children, especially those born during the social pandemic of 2020-2021. She explains why emotion cards might not be the best firs...

Play Move Improve Podcast: A Special Q&A with Robyn and Hugh Papworth Episode Summary In this delightful episode, Robyn Papworth is joined by her son Hugh for a fun and insightful Q&A session. They take turns asking each other questions about Robyn's career, Hugh's love for basketball, and their shared interests in the brain and sports. Favorite part of the brain: Amygdala, for its...

Play Move Improve Podcast: Essential Sensory Skills for Children's Development Episode Summary In this informative episode, Robyn Papworth, an exercise physiologist and developmental educator, discusses the importance of sensory skills in children's development. She highlights eight essential sensations and provides practical activities to enhance these skills. Many children today struggle...

Play Move Improve Podcast: Essential Fundamental Movement Skills for School Readiness Episode Summary In this episode, Robyn Papworth, an exercise physiologist and developmental educator, discusses the changing landscape of fundamental movement skills needed for school readiness. She highlights three crucial skills that many three-year-olds are struggling with and provides practical strategies to...

Play Move Improve Podcast: Bridging the Gap in Children's Foundational Movement Skills Episode Summary In this episode, Robyn Papworth, an exercise physiologist and developmental educator, discusses the current challenges in children's development and the critical importance of foundational movement skills. She emphasizes the need to focus on basic skills rather than rushing to meet academ...

Understanding and Supporting Toileting Challenges in Children Episode Summary In this candid episode, Robyn Papworth shares her personal experience with her daughter Phoebe's toileting challenges. She discusses the role of interoception in toileting, offers practical strategies, and emphasizes the importance of a patient, individualized approach. Interoception, the internal body awareness sens...

Play Move Improve Podcast: Five Essential Movements in Gymnastics for Child Development Episode Summary In this episode, Robyn Papworth, an exercise physiologist and developmental educator, discusses five key movements in gymnastics that are crucial for child development. She shares personal experiences with her son Hugh and offers insights for gymnastics coaches and parents. Gymnastics can play a...

Motor Development and Balance Challenges in Children with Autism Episode Summary In this episode, Robyn Papworth discusses the motor development and balance challenges often seen in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She explains the complexities of balance, the impact of sensory processing differences, and offers strategies to support motor skill development in children with ASD. Motor...

Play Move Improve Podcast: Understanding and Managing Play Schemas in Early Childhood Settings ## Episode Summary In this episode, Robyn Papworth discusses the importance of play schemas in early childhood development and offers strategies for educators and parents to manage and support these behaviors in various settings. ## Key Points 1. Play schemas are repetitive behaviors that help children e...

Play Move Improve Podcast: Understanding and Supporting Emotional Regulation Episode Summary In this in-depth episode, Robyn Papworth, an exercise physiologist and developmental educator, discusses the importance of emotional regulation in child development. She shares personal insights, scientific information, and practical strategies to help children and adults manage their emotions effectively....

In this episode I share my personal experience with a close friend who has dyslexia and the importance of viewing dyslexia from a motor sequencing and visual processing perspective, not just letter and number reversals.  Pre-reading activity pack here - https://www.playmoveimprove.com.au/products/pre-reading-activity-pack-for-children-aged-3-years-to-6-years-pdf

In this episode I chat about my current child development and play observations and how we can support children with their play skills in 2022 and 2023.

Early childhood training - parent education - carrying children to kindergarten

Early childhood - How to set up play environment spaces to promote children's development

Early childhood training - why head movement is important for children

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In this episode I chat all about children's play schemas and how to support children with their play development when they're stuck in these play schemas in the kindergarten classroom. Discover more play schema ideas with this Tik Tok video - https://www.tiktok.com/@playmoveimprove/video/7105205124410248450