27. Practical Ways to Reclaim Play in Parenting — Kathy Lee Eggers on Curiosity and Connection

“Play builds the foundation concretely for everything abstractly later… it’s the sweet spot where the real learning takes place.” – Kathy Lee EggersIn Part 2 of Lori Lane’s inspiring conversation with child development expert and author Kathy Lee Eggers, the focus shifts from story to strategy. Building on the heart-level truths of Part 1, Kathy unpacks the practical side of reclaiming play in your home, whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or educator.Together, Lori and Kathy explore how unstructured play fuels curiosity, cultivates confidence, and fosters connection in a child’s development. They also address the pressures many parents face to structure every moment or rush academics, and how Scripture calls us instead to shepherd the heart, honor the Imago Dei, and create space for wonder.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why unstructured play is the most effective tool for whole-child development.The importance of observation, learning your child’s gifts by watching them play.Practical, realistic ways to build curiosity, imagination, and joy into everyday life.How outdoor adventures open doors for discipleship and deeper connection.Encouragement to release cultural pressure and parent with confidence rooted in God’s Word.This episode is both freeing and equipping. It’s a reminder that parenting isn’t about perfection, but presence. Play is a God-given tool to reach your child’s heart, and by leaning into it, we can leave a legacy that lasts.Resources:Connect with Kathy Lee EggersWebsite: kathyeggers.comInstagram: PlaySkillfullywithKathyEggersTikTok: PlaySkillfullyHost of Play Skillfully Podcast and co-host of Gray Roots PodcastAuthor of The Homegrown Preschooler, A Year of Playing Skillfully, and moreMore About The Legacy Parenting Podcast:The Legacy Parenting Podcast is hosted by John and Lori Lane, who bring over four decades of experience in education and the arts, 39 years of parenting four sons, and 25 years of homeschooling to each episode. Through their podcast, they combine biblical wisdom with real-life experience and proven educational principles to equip parents with faith-filled, practical strategies for building strong families on the unchanging foundation of God's Word.Join the Legacy Parenting Free Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LegacyParenting2025Subscribe to the Legacy Parenting Newsletter: https://www.legacyparenting.net/newsletterHave a question about embracing biblical values in your parenting? Ask us anything: https://www.speakpipe.com/legacyparenting