Happier Childhoods
Happier Childhoods is a podcast for adults shaping childhood through movement, play, and connection.
Hosted by Carrie Speed of PlayMotion Kids, this show offers honest conversations and practical ideas for parents, teachers, childcare directors, social workers, caregivers, enrichment instructors, and child-focused professionals who want to support kids in meaningful, doable ways.
Each episode explores childhood wellbeing, child development, behavior, emotional regulation, resilience, sensory needs, trauma-informed care, play-based learning, mindfulness, movement, and the everyday science of connection.
You’ll hear conversations about what it really takes to help children feel safe, supported, and connected while also supporting the adults who care for them.
Carrie is a social worker and the founder of PlayMotion Kids, a movement, music, and mindfulness enrichment program for children. She also certifies and licenses instructors who want to bring movement, mindfulness, and whole-child learning to children in their own communities.
Because when adults are supported, equipped, and encouraged, happier childhoods become possible.
If you care about creating healthier, happier childhoods, you belong here.
www.playmotionkids.com
www.playmotionkids.com/businessowners
Happier Childhoods
03-Season 1 | Grow Your Gray Matter: Mindfulness in Action
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[Season 1] This episode is from our original season, where we explored broader themes around burnout, purpose, and meaningful work.
What if you could literally change your brain with just a few minutes of mindfulness each day? In this episode of Wait, Am I Saving the World?, we explore the science behind mindfulness and how it strengthens the brain’s resilience to stress. Learn how mindfulness calms the fight-or-flight response, grows your gray matter, and helps you stay present—even in the toughest moments.
Plus, discover practical, beginner-friendly mindfulness techniques you can start using today to reset, recharge, and reclaim your calm. Join Carrie for a short guided mindfulness practice at the end to help you take the first step toward a more grounded, balanced life.
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