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Get On The Floor: What Kids Learn When Parents Really Play

Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy··15 September 2026·23 min

About this episode

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore why fully present play can have such a powerful impact on both kids and parents. They discuss how even a few intentional minutes of connection can strengthen security, attachment, trust, and a child's sense of being known, while also helping parents rediscover joy and purpose. Parents will be encouraged to recognize that their kids are smart and to remember that meaningful play does not have to be perfect or elaborate to matter.