The Playful Life

31/01/2026

As many of you know, I can bump heads with schools 😂🤦 but I think it is important to acknowledge that there are many teachers out there who go well and truly above expectations 😍

Today I have been emailing back and forth with two inclusion support teachers. When they could be relaxing at home with their families, they are working with me to ensure I am able to come to school to support one of their students ASAP.

While I absolutely don't expect this, I am so appreciative and I know the families are as well.

30/01/2026

One of the perks of working in families homes is meeting their family pets 😍

Over my week I visit homes with giant puppies, teeny tiny puppies, cuddly cats and even the odd slithery friend 🐍🐍

As an animal lover, it is such a wonderful little extra 🌟

This week beautiful Miss Peppa made herself at home on Meebie while I wasn't watching 😻

26/01/2026

It is day one of school for many of the families in The Playful Life Community and with that comes so many different feelings...

- Excitement
- Fear
- Anxiety
- Relief
- Exhaustion

Not everyone's experience is the same and no experience or feeling is the "right" one and from one day to the next, these feelings may change.

Good luck to everyone and if you are need of support, reach out.

23/01/2026

I can't wait to hear!! If you don't have tickets yet, this is such a fabulous conference 😊 no nonsense, just the celebration and science of play!

Are you ready!

This Sunday, we will be releasing the name and session details for our next incredible Break Out session at this year's Planning For Play event!

If you have been following along, you will note the top shelf line up we have in our first five, and there is no drop of the bar!

Any guesses who it will be?

For more information on the conference details so far, please check out the Events Page on The Outsiders website:

https://theoutsidersplayadvocates.com/community-engagement-events/planning-for-play-2026-play-amp-the-mind

The 2026 instalment of Planning for Play has been themed… Play & The Mind! This topic aims to broadly approach all a broad range of topics from play and brain, play philosophy, and even play and spirituality.

If you would like to purchase Early Bird tickets for this event they are still available for a limited time... Tickets are available here:

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1454098

04/01/2026

After two weeks off, I am back in Brisbane 😍

Sessions for 2026 are back up and running tomorrow!

I am looking forward to seeing everyone again!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!!

As we take a collective deep breath to prepare for another 365 days, I am so excited about what 2026 will bring for myself and The Playful Life!

🌟I am hoping to bring some AFFORDABLE parent training options to those families who do not 'fit' into the funding streams and find accessing evidence-based support so very difficult.

🌟I will be working beside early childhood teams continuing from last year and welcoming a few new teams to the Playful Life community.

🌟I will be speaking at my first ever CONFERENCE!! Terrifying stuff! Unendingly grateful to the wonderful people who think I am interesting enough to listen to!

But most of all, I am so grateful and privileged to continue working alongside so many AMAZING little humans and meeting a few new children and families who are welcoming me into their world.

Oh, and I will be a mother of a high school child 😵‍💫scary stuff!

I will be back in the office and with clients from Monday 5th Jan!

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to everyone 🎄🎄 Thank you for all the support and love and see you all in the new year!

19/12/2025

I was lucky enough to visit Little Village Qld today and learn more about this inclusive play space which welcomes everyone as they are 😍

Thank you for fitting me into your day Dani!

14/12/2025

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10/12/2025

Out of office today ✨

I will be spending today decorating and celebrating with my daughter and her friends as they graduate from primary school 🎉🎉🎉

I will answer any emails and calls tomorrow!

Happy Thursday everyone!

10/12/2025

I think this is a wonderful explanation of why we can't simply demonize anything screen related. There is so much to unpack when we think of the changes in childhood over the past 30 yrs... And guess what!? There is more to it than just increased screen time.

09/12/2025

In the craziness of end of year fun, I missed The Playful Life's birthday back in November!!

Thank you to all the amazing families I have been privileged enough to walk beside over the last 12 months. The Playful Life wouldn't still exist if it wasn't for your trust in me.

Thank you to all of the early childhood centres who invited me to share new ideas, theories and skills with your team.

Here is to the next 12 months!! And I will try not to forget the next birthday!