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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2025 · 19 MIN

Gentleness: Character Builder Series

from Play Skillfully · host Kathy Eggers

In this conversation, Kathy Eggers discusses the significance of gentleness in parenting and its impact on children's emotional development. She shares personal stories about her own children and the lessons learned from loss, emphasizing the importance of modeling gentleness and providing opportunities for children to practice it. The discussion also covers practical tips for teaching gentleness and the long-lasting effects of a gentle upbringing.For more information, check out Kathy's book, The Homegrown Preschooler and curriculum guide A Year of Playing Skillfully. You can also sign up for Kathy's monthly newsletter on her website or by commenting NEWS on any IG post. Thanks for listening. If you have topics you would like for us to discuss or people you would like to hear from, let us know at [email protected] or shoot us a message on Instagram. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review on iTunes!!! Also, to thank you for listening, you can receive a 10% discount on any purchase at the Kathy Eggers store by using the code, PSPODCAST.

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