Summer is often a time for reflection, learning, and reconnecting with the things that shape our communities.
As part of our Summer Listening Series, we’re revisiting past episodes of Vigilant Voices® that continue to offer meaningful insight into the experiences of children, families, and the systems designed to support them.
🎧 Featured Episode: Voices with Babz Barnett
Originally released: January 2025
In this episode, we’re joined by Babz Barnett, co-founder of Romp n’ Roll, to explore the powerful role play has in a child’s development.
Babz shares her perspective on how play helps children build confidence, strengthen social skills, develop creativity, and navigate the world around them. The conversation highlights the importance of creating opportunities for children to learn, grow, and connect through meaningful play experiences.
As we continue to think about the many ways communities can support children, this episode serves as a reminder that play is more than fun—it’s an essential part of healthy childhood development.
Whether you’re discovering Vigilant Voices® for the first time or revisiting a favorite episode, we invite you to spend some time this summer listening, reflecting, and engaging with the voices helping shape brighter futures for children and families.
