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Let them Play! The Benefits of Free Range Kids, with author Pam Lobley
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This weeks Ask Dr Jessica conversation features Pam Lobley, author of "Why Can't We Just Play". The podcast discusses her book and her experience as a writer and parent. Her book revolves around the idea of giving her children a summer without any scheduled activities to allow them more time for unstructured play and exploration, embracing a more relaxed approach to childhood.
She discusses the positive impact this decision had on her family and her own life. The conversation highlights the benefits unstructured play time has on children and the family unit.
Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.
Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman askdrjessicamd@gmail.com.
Follow her on Instagram: @AskDrJessica
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Subscribe to this podcast: Ask Dr Jessica
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The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.
160 episodes
Manage episode 372703346 series 2990978
This weeks Ask Dr Jessica conversation features Pam Lobley, author of "Why Can't We Just Play". The podcast discusses her book and her experience as a writer and parent. Her book revolves around the idea of giving her children a summer without any scheduled activities to allow them more time for unstructured play and exploration, embracing a more relaxed approach to childhood.
She discusses the positive impact this decision had on her family and her own life. The conversation highlights the benefits unstructured play time has on children and the family unit.
Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.
Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman askdrjessicamd@gmail.com.
Follow her on Instagram: @AskDrJessica
Subscribe to her YouTube channel! Ask Dr Jessica
Subscribe to this podcast: Ask Dr Jessica
Subscribe to her mailing list: www.askdrjessicamd.com
The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.
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