Inviting the Play: Parenting Lessons from the Stage with Declan King

Welcome 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 Parenting

00:05 Meet Declan King: Theater Maker and Improviser

00:45 Declan's Journey with Kids and Improv

01:13 The Art of Playful Interaction

03:33 Improv Techniques in Parenting

07:24 Challenges and Mindset in Engaging Kids

14:59 Balancing Playfulness and Safety

17:38 Freelance Theater Work and Children's Engagement

17:54 Volunteering with Children's Charities

18:07 Immersive and Interactive Theater for Children

18:27 The Importance of Play and Improvisation

20:09 Engaging Different Types of Children

22:03 Techniques for Working with Teenagers

25:35 Improv Training and Its Applications

33:59 Practical Advice for Engaging with Kids

36:14 Final Thoughts and Future Conversations

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