Today on the podcast I'm joined by Nicki Farrell. Nicki is a fellow unschooling mama of two little ones, an adventurous nature play maker, children’s rights advocate and a co-founder of Wildlings Forest School.

Tune in to this episode to hear us talk about:
- the importance of nature play and free play for children
- why letting children be "bored" is so important for their development
- de-schooling
- screen time and self regulation
- how children connect with different aged peers and adults
- movement for children and parents, especially in the current climate
- how to bring nature into the home while in isolation
and much more!

Resources mentioned:
Unlocking Us (podcast) with Glennon Doyle - Brene Brown
Deschool Yourself (podcast) - Zac Slayback and Jeff Till
Free To Learn (book) - Peter Gray
1000 Rivers (essay) - Carol Black
Siblings Without Rivalry (book) - Adele Faber
Heart to Heart Parenting (book) - Robin Grille

Raised on a farm in remote South Australia, Nicki's favourite childhood memories are of family camping trips, climbing trees, hiding amongst wool bales and rock-hopping over rock pools.
Accidentally stumbling across the respectful/attachment parenting philosophy shortly after having her first child, enabled Nicki to begin to trust her child's innate curiosity and insatiable appetite to learn through play, which in turn led the family down the rabbit hole of alternative education options.
Nicki's passions and expertise lie in outdoor recreation, educating educators, creating community connections, ecological literacy, environmental protection and stewardship, and ensuring diversity and alternatives in our education systems to better prepare our children for an uncertain future.

You can connect with Nicki over at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildlingsforestschoolau/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildlings_forestschool/
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQyHG5dHeCmvQdpzb_iNOWQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcH-D5Hm9K8
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/wildlingsforestschool/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/23716386/admin/

And you can connect with me over at:
www.instagram/heyjessicagray
You can find the rest of the podcasts at:
www.instagram/wildlyaligned