Best Robyn Papworth Podcasts (2025)

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How to Create Engaging Early Childhood Play Spaces with Interior Designer Robyn Papworth 1:01:02

6M ago1:01:02

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Simple sensory activity ideas for families to do after kindergarten to support their children who feel overwhelmed 9:52

6M ago9:52

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Early childhood training - setting realistic expectations with longer kindergarten hours 10:00

7M ago10:00

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Early childhood training - Bridging gaps in movement and play 9:58

7M ago9:58

9:58

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Is it poor personal space, or social exploration? Why social exploration is important in early childhood 8:15

8M ago8:15

8:15

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Improving impulse control in early childhood and kindergarten 12:42

8M ago12:42

12:42

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Why transitions can be challenging for neurodivergent children 9:48

8M ago9:48

9:48

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 prefro…

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Early childhood emotional development - eye contact before emotion cards 9:39

8M ago9:39

9:39

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 exp…

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Hugh asks his mum Robyn Papworth questions about the brain, Exercise Physiology, and his favourite topic, basketball! 9:59

1+ y ago9:59

9:59

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 pa…

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How screen time is impacting children's sensory development 13:48

1+ y ago13:48

13:48

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 …

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What are the 3 fundamental developmental milestones that children need for kindergarten and school 5:30

1+ y ago5:30

5:30

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 str…

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Back to Basics: Foundational Movement Skills for School Success 9:23

1+ y ago9:23

9:23

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…

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How children's interoception sensory challenges may impact their toileting 18:47

2y ago18:47

18:47

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. I…

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5 motor development skills that children learn with gymnastics 24:05

2y ago24:05

24:05

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 gym…

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How to support children with autism with their clumsiness and balance skills 15:32

2y ago15:32

15:32

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 m…

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Embracing Play Schemas for Powerful Early Learning 16:31

2y ago16:31

16:31

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 sch…

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What is emotional regulation and how can I help my child to regulate their emotions 32:50

2+ y ago32:50

32:50

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 chil…

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Supporting children with dyslexia by building a strong motor sequencing foundation first 14:47

2+ y ago14:47

14:47

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-t…

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Child development car chat - how to support children's play in 2022 5:29

2+ y ago5:29

5:29

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.

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Early childhood training - parent education - carrying children to kindergarten 2:53

2+ y ago2:53

2:53

Early childhood training - parent education - carrying children to kindergarten

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Early childhood - How to set up play environment spaces to promote children's development 8:18

2+ y ago8:18

8:18

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

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Early childhood training - why head movement is important for children 9:19

3y ago9:19

9:19

Early childhood training - why head movement is important for children

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How to support children during snack time - early childhood kindergarten training 7:24

3y ago7:24

7:24

How to support children during snack time - early childhood kindergarten training Learn more here - Early childhood play coaching online training and resource package – Play Move Improve

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Primary school curriculum - Promoting motor skills for reading programs 6:06

3y ago6:06

6:06

Join paediatric Exercise Physiologist Robyn as she shares her passion about motor skill development for reading. For more information check out Play Move Improve on Instagram

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What are play schemas and how do we support children with their play skill development? 18:41

3y ago18:41

18:41

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…

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Crossing the midline education and ideas for preschool families 13:13

3y ago13:13

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Here is a webinar audio snippet from an early childhood family education webinar where I chat about crossing the midline, and share simple crossing the midline activity ideas that families can do at home with their children.

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5 motor skills that dance teachers can incorporate into their programs to promote children's physical development 11:12

3y ago11:12

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Come learn more in my upcoming live stream session - https://www.playmoveimprove.com.au/products/how-to-improve-childrens-motor-development-in-your-childrens-dance-classes Or follow me on Facebook for more tips and strategies - www.facebook.com/playmoveimprove

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How to use a metronome in an early childhood environment to support children's motor skills and development 17:47

3y ago17:47

17:47

In this episode I share 3 strategies for how to use a metronome in an early childhood environment to support children's motor skills and development.

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Early childhood education - meeting children at their developmental level since social isolation lockdowns 14:43

3y ago14:43

14:43

In this episode I chat about the importance of meeting children at their developmental level since social isolation lockdowns over the past 2 years. Continue this conversation on my Facebook page - www.facebook.com/playmoveimprove

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Supporting children's separation anxiety as they return to kindergarten after lockdown 16:33

3+ y ago16:33

16:33

In this episode I share strategies for children aged 18 months to 5 years to help you plan for ways that you can support children after a long stint of lockdown. You can find more strategies in my latest ebook - https://www.playmoveimprove.com.au/products/sensori-motor-strategies-for-children-with-anxiety-ebook…

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Screen time for children aged 18 months to 3 years of age 9:21

3+ y ago9:21

9:21

In this quick podcast episode I share my opinion about screen time for children who are aged 18 months to 3 years if age. I would love to read your feedback at www.facebook.com/playmoveimprove

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Simple play activities that you can do at home to compliment increased screen time during lockdown 23:57

3+ y ago23:57

23:57

Enjoy my chat with We Rise Networking where I chat about simple play activities that you can do at home to compliment increased screen time during lockdown. Check out Women in Business AUS/NZ - We Rise Networking | Facebook Join in my webinar tomorrow where I chat more about children's school readiness and motor skill development - Free Q&A School …

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Visual tracking for early childhood preschoolers and primary aged children 10:42

3+ y ago10:42

10:42

All of our children, including mine, are spending hours on screens during lockdowns and remote learning. So in this episode I share some simple visual tracking knowledge and tips to help find a healthy balance between screen time and visual tracking skills. If you would like more visual tracking play ideas check out my latest book - Early Childhood…

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Sensory play for your family during lockdown with Robyn Papworth 10:40

3+ y ago10:40

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We're all finding lockdown exhausting and overwhelming so in this podcast episode I share my top 3 sensory therapy tips that may bring comfort to you and your family, or the children that you care for in a classroom setting. Learn more about sensory play in my webinar here - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/164450220035 and share your favourite sens…

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How to improve children's balance skills 12:53

4y ago12:53

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Enjoy my next early childhood education podcast episode about how to improve children's balance skills. If you loved this podcast episode, you will love my Early Learning Movement and Play course. Check it out here - https://play-move-improve.thinkific.com/courses/early-learning-movement-and-play-course…

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How to encourage early childhood outdoor mud kitchen play 9:14

4y ago9:14

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If you enjoyed this episode about how to encourage children's development through outdoor mud kitchen play, then you'll love learning more play strategies and activity ideas here - https://play-move-improve.thinkific.com/courses/early-learning-movement-and-play-course

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Early childhood conference - sensory play strategies recording - 2020 1:15:29

4+ y ago1:15:29

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In this episode I share a recording of my presentation about how educators and teachers can implement a range of sensory play strategies in early childhood classrooms to promote literacy, numeracy, and play skills. If you love this episode, please leave a review or share your feedback on my Instagram - www.instagram.com/playmoveimprove…

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Repeating 4 year old kinder was the best decision I made for our family 10:17

4+ y ago10:17

10:17

My 4 year old Phoebe just wasn't ready for prep this year. In this podcast I chat about my journey and my tips for how I made the difficult decision to repeating 4 year old kinder for my daughter. Share your concerns and comments on my Facebook page - www.facebook.com/playmoveimprove

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Kindergarten classroom observation - preschool girl with spatial awareness difficulties 12:01

4+ y ago12:01

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In this episode I chat about what I see at a Developmental Educator and Exercise Physiologist in a kindergarten classroom observation for a preschool girl who demonstrates spatial awareness difficulties; writing her name in mirrored format, finding it difficult to move throughout the playground, and finding it challenging to find her feet during th…

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Child development real mum chat with Ash from Rainbow Sky Creations 19:05

5y ago19:05

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Tune in to our real mum chat with Ash from Rainbow Sky Creations. Ash and I talk about how we're surviving as busy working mums during social isolation. Ash also shares her tips as a teacher, for ways to engage children during remote learning. To learn more about the fantastic resources from Rainbow Sky Creations click here - https://www.facebook.c…

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Early learning during covid19 chat with Kristy from Early Childhood Expectations 21:43

5y ago21:43

21:43

Enjoy listening to my Early learning during covid19 chat with Kristy from Early Childhood Expectations. During this episode we chat about how educators can reduce the feeling over overwhelm and stress during this difficult time, and how early childhood educators can share their support with families who have young children during social isolation. …

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How to work at home while homeschooling children during the coronavirus pandemic 21:10

5y ago21:10

21:10

How to work at home while homeschooling children during the coronavirus pandemic I was asked this question by a hard working mum, so here are my top tips to manage working from home while also managing our children during this very challenging time. If you have any ideas to share with families, please continue this conversation on my Facebook page …

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Technology use and screen time during coronavirus pandemic 10:14

5y ago10:14

10:14

We're all relying on technology more than ever right now, trying to survive and maintain our sanity while in social isolation with our families. Our children are using laptops to complete school work, our toddlers are using smart devices to give us 10 minutes of peace and quiet. In this episode I share my ideas about technology use and screen time …

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Should we be worrying about homeschooling during this coronavirus pandemic? 9:39

5y ago9:39

9:39

Should we be worrying about homeschooling during this coronavirus pandemic? We are feeling pressured to follow a curriculum that was created for a qualified teacher in a classroom setting. Teachers are feeling pressured to turn their classroom content into online lesson plans so that our children 'don't feel behind'. But is this all necessary durin…

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How anxiety may impact children's homeschooling during covid19 and what you can do to help 12:27

5y ago12:27

12:27

We all have anxiety. Anxiety can be a good thing when we know how to use anxiety to our learning advantage. In this episode I talk about how to motivate children to learn during homeschooling in social isolation, and how anxiety can have a positive or negative impact on children's ability to focus and pay attention during their covid19 homeschoolin…

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Facebook Live recording about surviving social isolation with young children 23:13

5y ago23:13

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Listen to our conversation about surviving the pandemic social isolation with Robyn from Play Move Improve and Ash from Smashed it Dance Company. Ash and Robyn talk about lowering our expectations to save our sanity, and ways to keep children active while we're at home. If you enjoyed this episode, follow me on Facebook to see our up and coming liv…

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Providing child development support during this social isolation pandemic 5:13

5y ago5:13

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During this podcast episode, I just wanted to share my story, to why I became a children's Exercise Physiologist, and to reach out to see how I can help you get through this challenging time of social isolation with young children. If you have a question, or need ideas to keep busy kids entertained and active, simply message me on Facebook or Insta…

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Child development question - observing children with trauma in the kindergarten classroom 14:15

5y ago14:15

14:15

I was asked a great question by a preschool supervisor, about whether one of her students may be struggling in the kindergarten classroom because of his history of trauma from illness and complex hospital admissions. Join our discussion as I talk about trauma, developmental delay, and infantile reflexes. Feel free to ask me a question for my next p…

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Early childhood education podcast - Why are children distracted in the classroom? 13:43

5y ago13:43

13:43

In this podcast episode, I share my case study of a young boy who is 6, and in his first term of prep this year. His mum reported his challenges with getting ready for school in the morning. His teacher is concerned about his distractability during transitioning from circle time to the table. After a conversation about this young boy's behaviour at…

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Early childhood parenting education - pushing preschoolers in prams 10:55

5y ago10:55

10:55

In this early childhood parenting education podcast episode, I talk about our latest lifestyle habit of pushing toddlers and preschoolers in prams and shopping trolleys. This episode is to inform families, not judge them. So please share your positive thoughts and feedback below. To continue this important conversation, come and say hi in my online…

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