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Not Just Cute, the Podcast: Intentional Whole Child Development for Parents and Teachers of Young Children

Mar 14, 2024

Most people associate the library with silence.  But what if we associated it with play?  

In this episode, I’m talking with Tammie Benham, Youth Services Consultant for the Southeast Kansas Library System. Tammie believes that where libraries, children, and families intersect, magic is possible.  And she’s set out...


Feb 29, 2024

We started this series with the overall argument for why play is essential for human development.  The next three episodes dug deep into three main themes: Why we need play for mental health and wellness, for brain development and real learning, and for soft skill development.  Then, we shifted to several...


Feb 27, 2024

What does fingerpainting have to do with the Space Race?  In this episode, we're talking about art and creative play and their role in learning, thinking, and innovating.

Show Notes: https://notjustcute.com/podcast/episode69


Feb 22, 2024

This episode’s focus is the dress-up area and dramatic play.  We’ll talk about the powerful developmental support that comes from preschoolers dressing up and playing pretend.

Show Notes: https://notjustcute.com/podcast/episode68


Feb 20, 2024

This episode’s focus is sensory play.  We’ll take a look at why these bins full of rice, water, goop, and other media aren’t just a big mess waiting to happen, they’re a really important key to supporting healthy child development.

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