DiscoverThe Forest School PodcastEp 184: How do you make adults be friends?
Ep 184: How do you make adults be friends?

Ep 184: How do you make adults be friends?

Update: 2024-08-03
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Join Lewis and Wem as they explore the challenges and strategies of facilitating adult relationships in forest school settings. From icebreaker questions to creating non-judgmental spaces, this episode dives into the complexities of fostering community among grown-ups in nature-based education.


Chapter Titles and Timing:



  1. Potato-Based Introductions (00:01 - 05:02 )

  2. The Art of Icebreaker Questions (05:02 - 15:22 )

  3. Facilitating Adult Interactions with Children Present (15:22 - 24:37 )

  4. Setting Expectations and Creating Adult-Friendly Spaces (24:37 - 29:52 )

  5. The Unique Container of Forest School for Adult Play (29:52 - 35:13 )


Key Takeaways:



  • The importance of crafting questions that allow for varying levels of engagement

  • Balancing adult experiences with childcare responsibilities in family sessions

  • Creating adult-friendly spaces within child-centered environments

  • The challenges of overcoming societal expectations for parents to be "martyrs"

  • Forest school as a unique environment for adults to play and connect


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Ep 184: How do you make adults be friends?

Ep 184: How do you make adults be friends?

Lewis Ames and Wem Southerden