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The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

1KHO 406: When Kids Are Too Busy for Childhood | Pam Lobley, Why Can't We Just Play?

Dec 31, 2024
46:42

The incredibly popular guest Pam Lobley joins The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast with Ginny Yurich for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about the pressures modern kids face and the alarming loss of childhood play. Drawing from her heartfelt writing and upcoming book, Pam unpacks how over-scheduled lives and parental peer pressure rob children of the freedom to explore, take risks, and truly play. Together, they discuss letting go, savoring parenting’s bittersweet moments, and how prioritizing play can transform family life. This episode will inspire you to slow down, reflect, and create a childhood your kids won’t have to recover from.

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Get your copy of Why Can't We Just Play? here

Listen to our other episode with Pam Lobley here . It's Episode 60: We've Forgotten How to Have an Ordinary Time

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Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings

Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN

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