Improv Your Parenting: Insights from Alan Hawkins - Mastering Play and Communication

In this episode of 'Improv Your Parenting,' host Jeremy sits down with Alan Hawkins, an experienced improviser, director, and teacher, to discuss the art of integrating improv into parenting. Alan shares his extensive background in teaching improv, his experiences as a parent, and how these elements intersect. He delves into how improv principles like active listening, staying present, and fostering creativity can enhance the parent-child relationship and offers practical advice for parents. Alan also touches on handling difficult emotions, like grief, and the importance of recognizing when to step back and let the child's natural play unfold. Tune in to gain valuable insights on creating a playful, supportive, and communicative family environment.

00:00 Introduction to Improv Your Parenting

00:06 Meet Alan Hopkins: Improviser and Educator

00:57 Alan's Journey with Teen Improv

02:17 Parenting with Improv Principles

06:05 Balancing Play and Guidance

08:37 The Role of the Parent in Improv Play

11:50 Improv and Family Dynamics

26:31 Dealing with Grief and Serious Moments

33:11 Final Thoughts and Advice for New Parents

You can learn more about Alan Hawkins at: www.alanhawkinsimprov.com

Get his book “You Can't Learn Improv From a Book” at: https://amzn.to/3PSl8Im

For more information please visit: https://jeremystrozer.com/improv-your-parenting

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