Honest conversations about play, childhood development, and raising resilient kids in a screen-dominated world
Each episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately - whether you're a parent, educator, or anyone who cares about childhood development.
Learn how outdoor play develops emotional strength and coping skills that last a lifetime
Practical strategies to balance technology with meaningful outdoor experiences
Discover how freedom and choice in play builds self-assured, independent children
Hear from leading educators, researchers, and play advocates from around the world
Dive into our conversations on play, childhood development, and creating resilient kids
Playground Designer, TEDx Speaker & Founder of Wearthy
Lukas has spent over a decade researching and designing play environments that help children develop resilience, creativity, and connection to nature. Through Play It Forward, he shares his insights and brings together the world's leading voices in early education and child development.
Each episode is designed to give you practical takeaways - whether you're a parent looking to support your child's development, or an educator seeking fresh approaches to play-based learning.
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Explore our conversations with leading voices in early education and child development
Feat. Michelle Mitchell
Resilient Kids Conference founder Michelle Mitchell on navigating the tween years, giving children autonomy, and preparing for the teenage transition.
Feat. Joe Brumm (Creator of Bluey)
Award-winning Bluey creator Joe Brumm discusses playful parenting, capturing childhood moments, and the importance of unstructured play.
Feat. Darcia Narvaez
Professor Darcia Narvaez explores the Evolved Nest, trauma pathways, and how we can create wellness-informed environments for children to thrive.
Feat. Ant Morell
BOUNCE Inc. co-founder Ant Morell on making extreme sports accessible, intergenerational play, and creating joy through movement.
Feat. Maggie Dent
Maggie Dent discusses valuing children for who they are, supporting anxious children, and navigating the return to school.
Feat. Sarah Milligan-Toffler & Dr Robert Blaine
How cities are connecting children with nature through the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights and equitable access initiatives.
Feat. Doug Tallamy
Doug Tallamy explains how to create a Homegrown National Park with native plants that support biodiversity and local wildlife.
Feat. Lenore Skenazy
Lenore Skenazy discusses Free Range Kids, the Let Grow Project, and helping children develop independence.
Feat. Tim Gill
How child-friendly urban design can give children back their freedom to roam, featuring the famous "shrinking horizons of childhood" research.
Feat. Dr. Vanessa LaPointe
Love-based vs fear-based parenting, the mental health crisis linked to decreased play, and how connection helps children thrive.
Feat. Brad Marshall (The Unplugged Psychologist)
Internet Addiction Clinic director Brad Marshall on how screens impact children's wellbeing, gaming addiction, and practical strategies for managing tech.
Feat. Steve Kanowski
How loose parts play and outdoor learning achieved 70% reduction in aggression and transformed oral language at a low socio-economic school.
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