Improv Your Parenting

Improv Your Parenting
Podcast Description
Have you ever wondered if you could improve your parenting?When trying to interact with your kids, do you sometimes feel as if you and they are speaking different languages, want different things out of life, and simply don’t see eye to eye?Chances are, you’re not alone.It seems almost everyone who has been responsible for a child has asked “Is there a better way?”We are all either using the tactics, tools and procedures our parents used with us or making things up on the go.Neither of these approaches seems to be leading to a better world than the one we currently inhabit. That’s where the lessons of improv may offer some opportunities.Improv is built on listening, being in the moment, collaboration, and play. Imagine, if you can, how these elements may influence you parenting journey, and the emotional development of your kids.I am not a parenting expert, but I am the dad of two neurodivergent kids, and am an improviser, thus I’m living the dream!Join me on a journey of discovery as we talk with parents, improvisers, kids, adults who used to be kids, and parenting experts about how improv influenced their parenting, experience being parented, and what promise these lessons may grant to the future of humanity.Let’s work together to learn how to Improv Your Parenting, and thus the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
The show focuses on topics related to the application of improv principles in parenting, emotional development, and fostering creativity. Example episodes include discussions on mindfulness and playfulness in parenting techniques, balancing authority and play, and navigating challenges with a focus on empathy and connection. Specific themes include handling neurodiversity, creating meaningful relationships through improvisation, and using play in everyday parenting scenarios.

Have you ever wondered if you could improve your parenting?
When trying to interact with your kids, do you sometimes feel as if you and they are speaking different languages, want different things out of life, and simply don’t see eye to eye?
Chances are, you’re not alone.
It seems almost everyone who has been responsible for a child has asked “Is there a better way?”
We are all either using the tactics, tools and procedures our parents used with us or making things up on the go.
Neither of these approaches seems to be leading to a better world than the one we currently inhabit.
That’s where the lessons of improv may offer some opportunities.
Improv is built on listening, being in the moment, collaboration, and play. Imagine, if you can, how these elements may influence you parenting journey, and the emotional development of your kids.
I am not a parenting expert, but I am the dad of two neurodivergent kids, and am an improviser, thus I’m living the dream!
Join me on a journey of discovery as we talk with parents, improvisers, kids, adults who used to be kids, and parenting experts about how improv influenced their parenting, experience being parented, and what promise these lessons may grant to the future of humanity.
Let’s work together to learn how to Improv Your Parenting, and thus the world.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Improvisation Mindset: Transforming Parenting and Relationships with Fabian Brüggemann
Join us in this episode of ‘Improv Your Parenting’ as we sit down with Fabian Brüggemann, a Germany-based corporate trainer and improvisational theater enthusiast. Fabian shares insights from his unique parenting journey, where he applies the principles of improv to interact with his two daughters. Learn how co-creation, flexibility, and mindfulness shape his parenting style, and discover practical tips for bringing playfulness into everyday life with your children. Whether you’re a new parent or stepping into a blended family, Fabian’s experiences offer valuable perspectives on maintaining a balance between fun and structure.
00:00 Introduction to Improv Your Parenting
00:05 Meet Fabian Brüggemann
01:29 Improv in Parenting: Real-Life Examples
04:19 Balancing Roles and Sensitivity
06:02 The Importance of Presence and Flexibility
07:10 Creating Safe Spaces for Growth
16:26 The Power of Letting Go
18:53 Playfulness and Connection
22:43 Improv Principles in Parenting
28:32 Community and Contribution
32:42 Conclusion and Reflections
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