Inviting the Play: Parenting Lessons from the Stage with Declan KingWelcome to 'Improv Your Parenting,' where we explore the art of turning parenting into play! In this episode, we're joined by Declan King, a theater maker trained in musical theater at ICMT Belfast. Declan shares his insights on using improvisation and playfulness to interact with children. From his extensive experience in working with children in theater, camps, and workshops, Declan discusses the importance of being present, responding to children's cues, and the parallels between improvisation on stage and engaging with kids. Tune in to learn how to foster creativity, connect meaningfully, and make parenting more playful!00:00 Introduction to Improv Your Parenting00:05 Meet Declan King: Theater Maker and Improviser00:45 Declan's Journey with Kids and Improv01:13 The Art of Playful Interaction03:33 Improv Techniques in Parenting07:24 Challenges and Mindset in Engaging Kids14:59 Balancing Playfulness and Safety17:38 Freelance Theater Work and Children's Engagement17:54 Volunteering with Children's Charities18:07 Immersive and Interactive Theater for Children18:27 The Importance of Play and Improvisation20:09 Engaging Different Types of Children22:03 Techniques for Working with Teenagers25:35 Improv Training and Its Applications33:59 Practical Advice for Engaging with Kids36:14 Final Thoughts and Future ConversationsFor more information please visit: https://jeremystrozer.com/improv-your-parenting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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