S9E21 (Mini-Series EP 09): The Radical Idea of Letting Kids Be Kids
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Celia Kibler and Dr. Kailey Buller discuss the importance of play and imagination in childhood development.
Mud puddles, imagination, movement, messes… and why it all matters. Have you ever watched your child jump into a mud puddle, build an elaborate imaginary world, climb higher than you expected, or spend hours creating games out of things that weren't even toys? If so, you've witnessed something powerful. Because what looks like "just play" is actually some of the most important work of childhood. In a world filled with packed schedules, screens, structured activities, and pressure to constantly achieve, it can be easy to forget something simple: Kids need space to be kids. In this episode of the Raising Eyebrows Miniseries , Celia Kibler and Dr. Kailey Buller explore why play, imagination, movement, exploration, and even a little messiness are essential parts of healthy child development. Because play isn't a distraction from learning. It's learning. It's how children develop creativity, confidence, resilience, problem-solving skills, and trust in their own abilities. In this thoughtful and encouraging conversation, Celia and Dr. Kailey unpack why modern parenting culture often makes us feel like we need to supervise, structure, and optimize every moment and why giving children…
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