{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67fe094736e10ff6f01aa1b0/692ef95e6acaf97c04b3f6b5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Art of Connection","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67fe094736e10ff6f01aa1b0/1764686091012-ca1eeb73-af84-4211-a9ab-741fef109195.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The Art of Connection: How Improv Transforms Parenting and Teaching with Robin Fox</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Improv Your Parenting, we sit down with Robin Fox, a seasoned special educator, SEL specialist, and professional improv actor with over 40 years of experience. Robin shares insights into how improvisation can be a powerful tool in parenting, teaching, and building strong connections with children. From personal anecdotes of using improv with her own grandchildren to professional applications in schools, Robin discusses the transformative impact of play and mindfulness. Discover practical techniques for making everyday interactions with kids more playful and engaging, and learn about the potential of improv as an informal assessment tool. Join us for a rich conversation on cultivating creativity, connection, and presence in your parenting journey.</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Robin Fox: A Multifaceted Educator</p><p>00:59 Robin's Journey with Improv</p><p>02:15 The Impact of Improv on Personal Growth</p><p>04:58 Using Improv to Connect with Children</p><p>08:30 The Role of Play in Parenting</p><p>13:26 Empathy and Presence in Education</p><p>17:55 Mindfulness and Mistakes in Learning</p><p>21:03 The Power of Improv in Child Development</p><p>21:35 Overcoming Fear of Mistakes in Learning</p><p>23:41 Encouraging Playfulness in Adults</p><p>24:40 Building Connections Through Play</p><p>28:45 Navigating Play with Teenagers</p><p>35:13 Apologizing and Growing as Parents</p><p>37:13 Using Improv for Assessment</p><p>42:16 Final Thoughts and Resources</p><p><br></p><p>Please join the community at Improvyourparenting@substack.com</p>","author_name":"Jeremy Strozer"}