In this episode of 'Improv Your Parenting,' host Jeremy welcomes Susan Messing, an acclaimed improviser and educator with global experience. Susan shares her unique blend of parenting, utilizing improvisational techniques to nurture and connect with her daughter. Susan discusses the importance of meeting children where they are, offering them choices, and allowing them to explore their interests. With insights on balancing structure and flexibility, and anecdotes from her parenting journey, Susan highlights the value of empathy and adaptability. This engaging conversation is filled with wisdom for parents and educators alike, demonstrating how to transform parenting into artful play.

00:00 Introduction to Improv Your Parenting

00:06 Meet Susan Messing: A Journey in Improv

00:44 Improv and Parenting: A Natural Fit

02:03 Parenting Techniques and Improv Insights

04:09 Navigating Challenges with Improv

06:32 Adapting and Evolving as a Parent

08:24 Balancing Structure and Flexibility

14:28 Encouraging Self-Discovery in Children

16:56 Managing Expectations and Realities

23:27 The Importance of Apologizing and Learning

25:16 Parenting Challenges and Humor

26:09 Adapting Parenting Styles

28:05 Religion and Parenting

29:19 Co-Parenting Dynamics

30:50 Encouraging Child's Interests

31:53 Navigating Parenting Rules

35:46 Improv and Parenting

43:46 Final Thoughts on Parenting

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Improv Your Parenting: Jessica Rogers on Using Improv to Enhance Parenting and Education

Welcome to 'Improv Your Parenting,' where we transform parenting into play! In this episode, we're joined by Jessica Rogers—an experienced improv teacher, director, and performer with over two decades of experience in the Chicagoland area and beyond. Jessica shares her journey into improvisation, her transition into education, and how she integrates improv principles in her personal and family life. Learn how Jessica fosters open communication, adaptability, and connection using improv. Discover practical tips for incorporating improvisation into parenting to create a fun, supportive, and collaborative environment for both parents and children. Don't miss this insightful conversation about the art of improv in parenting and education!

00:00 Introduction to Improv Your Parenting

01:08 Jessica Rogers' Journey into Improv

03:17 Transition to Education and Chicago

05:38 Teaching at Second City and Learning from Youth

09:51 Improv Principles in Parenting

11:51 Balancing Fun and Responsibility

19:40 Building Trust and Openness

21:31 Final Thoughts on Parenting and Improv

For more information please visit: https://jeremystrozer.com/improv-your-parenting

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Improv and Parenting: A Conversation with Dr. Jim Ansaldo | Improv Your Parenting

Join us in this episode of Improv Your Parenting as we explore the intersection of parenting and improvisation with Dr. Jim Ansaldo, a research scholar at Indiana University Bloomington. With over 20 years of experience in applied improvisation, teacher professional learning, and supporting teens on the autism spectrum, Dr. Ansaldo shares his rich insights into how improv can transform both educational and parenting practices. Discover the unique approach of Camp Yes, And, where educators learn and apply improv techniques, and hear personal stories about leveraging improv in homeschooling and parenting. Whether you're a parent, educator, or improv enthusiast, this engaging conversation offers valuable takeaways for enhancing learning and connection.

00:00 Introduction to Improv Your Parenting

00:05 Meet Dr. Jim Ansaldo

00:16 Jim's Professional Journey

01:07 Improv and Personal Life

02:57 The Start of Jim's Improv Journey

04:29 Improv in Education

09:35 Creating Camp Yes, And

11:22 Homeschooling and Parenting

16:29 Community and Collaborative Learning

19:47 Supporting Children's Choices

22:49 Transition to Public School

24:30 Post-High School Decisions

26:45 Navigating Family Conflicts with Improv

27:45 Balancing Authority and Independence in Parenting

30:59 The Role of Self-Determination in Parenting

33:02 Introduction to Camp Yes, And

34:38 Creating Optimal Learning Conditions at Camp

36:51 Empowering Educators and Parents through Improv

46:29 The Importance of Presence and Play in Parenting

47:52 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

You can find out more about Jim and his work at: (http://yesand.indiana.edu)

For more information please visit: https://jeremystrozer.com/improv-your-parenting

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