About this episode

Laura and Sarah explore whimsy and spring delights while addressing a listener's question about engaging a hesitant child.

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah discuss the concept of whimsy and how small touches of it might be applied to make life more fun. Then, they share a variety of spring delights -- from changes in the natural world to the rhythms of the school calendar. In the Q&A segment, a listener wonders how to approach things with a child who is hesitant or uninterested in almost any activity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• whimsy
• spring delights
• child engagement
• fun activities
• school rhythms

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