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Welcome to Play Skillfully, a podcast from the author of the award-winning curriculum A Year of Playing Skillfully and parent favorite, The Homegrown Preschooler. Join Kathy Eggers as she shares the latest research on the role of play and provides practical ideas to assist you in cultivating wonder and connection with your children. Kathy is the author of A Year of Playing Skillfully, A Summer of Playing Skillfully, The Homegrown Preschooler and 101 Easy, Wacky, Crazy Activities for Young Ch ...
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Sneak Peak - Gray Roots Podcast - Getting to Know Kathy Eggers
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Ya'll, this new podcast is going to be AMAZING. Gray Roots officially launches 10/01, but you all get a sneak peak and get to know Kathy a little better at the same time. In this conversation, Kathy Eggers shares her journey to becoming a mother and her experiences as a parent and grandparent. She discusses her initial impressions of her friends an…
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Hey all, I am getting ready to launch our new season of the Play Skillfully podcast so I thought I would re-release this timely one from last year, Enjoy!!! In this episode, Kathy talks about the approaching school year and offers tips and suggestions for making the transition a smooth one for preschoolers. 1. Start by setting goals for you and you…
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Breaking Down the Deal With Food with Dr. Christy Montes
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Dr. Christy Montes joins Kathy to discuss the impact of food on children's brain function, learning, and emotional well-being. She emphasizes the importance of providing the body with unprocessed, nutrient-rich foods to fuel optimal brain function. While it can be challenging to navigate social situations and balance healthy eating, Dr. Montes sugg…
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Practicing Self-Compassion as a Parent with Keri Vasek
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In this conversation, Kathy Eggers and Keri Vasek discuss the joys and challenges of parenting and homeschooling. They reflect on the importance of trusting one's intuition and not letting outside voices dictate parenting decisions. They also explore the bittersweet experience of watching children grow up and the grief that comes with it. The conve…
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In this conversation, Kathy Eggers, Alecia Warneke, and Kari Oakley-Miller discuss the dynamics of grand-parenting and mothering adult children. They explore the importance of maintaining a nurturing relationship with their children even after becoming grandparents. The conversation touches on topics such as setting expectations, communication, and…
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Deciding to Homeschool, Understanding Your Why with Rachel Ryder
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In this episode, Kathy Eggers and Rachel Ryder discuss the decision to homeschool and provide resources and advice for getting started. They emphasize the importance of understanding your why and finding support from other homeschoolers. They also recommend resources such as the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and I…
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Raising Children to Have an Adventurous Spirit with Dr. Roger and Jan Smith
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To get a copy of Dr. Roger Smith’s book Parenting with Influence or to learn more about their ministry, check out their website, rogersmithmd.com. In this episode, Kathy interviews Dr. Roger Smith and his wife Jan about raising kids with an adventurous spirit. The Smiths share stories of their own children’s adventurous experiences, such as startin…
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This week Kathy had the privilege to speak with Dr. Kathy Koch, founder of Celebrate Kids and discuss several hot topics for parents today. They talked about Kathy’s books 8 Great Smarts and Start with the Heart. Dr. Kathy shared some amazing wisdom about getting to the hearts of your little ones as well as your teens. You can learn more about Dr. …
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Motherhood Ramblings with Kathy, Keri Vasek, and Rachel Ryder
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Recently, Kathy had the privilege of spending the weekend with Rachel and Keri. During the visit they decided that their topics of conversation would make a great podcast, so they grabbed a computer and pushed record. In this episode, Kathy discusses many “hot” topics of today. They talk about reading, parenting, self-care, podcasts, and the balanc…
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I have had the privilege of being a mother for almost 26 years. During my time as a mother, I have adopted six children, had two failed adoptions, birthed two children, gained two children through marriage, and said goodbye to one of my children (as we lost him to Leukemia on May 16, 2020). Parenting has had many highs and lows over the years and I…
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Is YES Really the Best? With Guest Keri Vasek
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I mentioned in last week’s podcast that Keri and I recorded this podcast a couple of years ago and I was going to play some snippets for you on the show notes. However, after listening to this podcast again I decided you would want to hear the whole thing, it was good! I plan to have Keri on the show again to catch you all up on her journey of moth…
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If Kathy was Speaking at your Conference This Year
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Since Kathy and Lesli are not speaking at Homeschool Conferences this year, we thought you would like to hear them share some of the things they would tell you from a podium. Kathy has combined two of her fan favorite talks to share with you today. Grab a tissue and be prepared to take a trip down memory lane. For more information, check out Kathy'…
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Cooking with Young Children - Feat. Samantha Barnes and Raddish Kids
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This week we are airing a conversation Kathy had with Samantha Barnes from Raddish Kids. Raddish Kids is a subscription-based cooking club for children. Kathy and Lesli have both used Raddish Kids and love the real tools and print rich instructions included each month. This would make a great Christmas present for your children. When cooking with c…
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AYOPS From the Eyes of a Mother of Four, Keri Vasek
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This week Kathy catches up with podcast favorite, Keri Vasek. Join in to hear Kathy and Keri talk honestly about life with four children. In this episode, Keri shares how she found A Year of Playing Skillfully and how she has implemented it over the years with her growing family. You don’t want to miss this conversation. Get ready to laugh and be i…
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The Pop-Up Preschool: Teaching Children in the Places They Live
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This week Kathy shares how to turn your home into a pop-up preschool over a weekend. Kathy encourages parents to use items from home instead of running out and buying store bought “educational” items. Kathy suggests focusing on developing the whole child by offering a variety of invitations to play throughout the day. The following are the areas of…
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On this episode, Kathy is interviewed by her daughter Sarah! Sarah asks her mom the following questions: 1. Let’s start with our family. Tell everyone about our big, crazy family 2. Have you always liked children? 3. When did you know you wanted to work with children? 4. Who were the big influencers for your life and career? 5. What did you do befo…
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