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S2E16: Nature is Within Us with Vicky Mateau

S2E16: Nature is Within Us with Vicky Mateau

FromRaising Wildlings


S2E16: Nature is Within Us with Vicky Mateau

FromRaising Wildlings

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Apr 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Come with us on a virtual travel adventure all the way on the other side of the globe, where we find out about how Forest Schooling is done in Spain with Forest School Leader and fellow unschooling mother, Vicky Mateau. ?  Vicky shares with VicciWhat led her to make the choice to homeschool her two childrenAbout the homeschooling community in SpainAbout the program she created and how they name their groupsAbout the dynamic wild space she usesThe benefits of connecting children with a changing environmentAbout running her program in a National Park in Spain and how the bureaucracy and red tape comparesHow her children discovered autonomyWhat unschooling life looks like for her and the beauty of the present momentHer advice for other families about the individual journey and flexibility of this lifestyleAbout her contextualised training in the UK, and how she had to adapt her training to be more relevant to her forest school in Spain. About “Wildcrafting” in SpainHow they include indigenous and ancestral learnings in their programsAbout the deeper themes of learning in nature and how they translate in communication and relationships between adults and children?  Opt Inhttps://www.wildlingsforestschool.com/free-downloadables?  Links and Resourcesvickymateusimeon@gmail.comwww.pasdinfant.orgBook Recommendations: Robin Wall Kimmerer- Braiding SweetgrassAnnie Davy- A Sense of Place  Song Sheet DownloadablesGuest DetailsVicky Mateu has specialised in child development, education and emotional intelligence. She is a Forest School leader in Catalonia, Spain and also offers parenting support for families. She lives in a small farmhouse at the Natural Parc of El Montseny where her family is unschooling their children Nara (9) and Saüc (7). Wildlings Forest School Contact DetailsWebsiteFacebookInstagramYoutube PinterestLinked In? Did You Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed this episode and the Raising Wildlings podcast generally, we have a favour. Please take two minutes to subscribe, and to write a rating and a review. You can do that on Apple Podcasts right now by clicking here. If you are an Android user, you can follow the podcast on Spotify here and Google Podcasts here. Those actions will help the podcast reach more people, and we would be truly grateful. Thank you so much.Apple Podcasts  SpotifyGoogle Podcast
Released:
Apr 27, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to Raising Wildlings, a podcast about parenting, alternative education and stepping into the wilderness, however that looks, with your family. Each week, we’ll be interviewing experts that truly inspire us, to answer your parenting and education questions. We’ll also be sharing stories from some incredible families that took the leap, and are taking the road less travelled. Whether you’re a parent looking for tips on how to better handle those sibling squabbles and tantrums, a couple searching for ways to create more freedom within your family’s lifestyle, an educator keen to explore alternative schooling models and how children learn, a father keen to delve into respectful parenting philosophies, or a mother wanting to learn more about why play is so important and how to get children outdoors safely, then this is the podcast for you. Each week you’ll get tried and tested tactics from parenting, play and education experts to help you on your journey towards creating the happiest, healthiest lifestyle you can for your family. We’ll also chat to real life families who have created freedom within their lives and are living life on their own terms. They’ll teach you how they did it and how you can too. And of course, you’ll hear from us about all things nature play and alternative education. We’ll answer all your questions on how children learn, the importance of play in all its forms, children’s rights and autonomy, and how to get your children outside safely, more often. This podcast hopes to empower parents and educators to raise kinder, more resilient, more adaptable children by helping them maintain happy connections and healthy lifestyles. So, what are you waiting for?! Let's dive in! Hit subscribe now to be notified when new episodes go live. To download our free Respectful Language Printable Cheat Sheet, head to: www.wildlingsforestschool.com/shop/respectful-language