
← Play Skillfully6 aug 2025 · 36 min
From Loss to Love from Lydia
<p><br />In this heartfelt conversation, Danielle shares her journey of loss after the passing of her daughter Lydia at just 21 months old. She discusses the emotional impact of losing a child and how it led her to create Love from Lydia, an organization dedicated to supporting bereaved parents. Through various programs, including the COPE program, Danielle aims to connect newly bereaved parents with those further along in their grief journey. She emphasizes the importance of community, acknowledgment, and honoring the memory of lost children. The conversation highlights the need for resources and support for families navigating the complexities of grief.</p><p>To learn more about Love From Lydia, you can check out her <a href="https://lovefromlydia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">website</a>, follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_lovefromlydia_/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lovefromlydiaorg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Facebook</a>.</p><p>Danielle is also offering a scholarship for therapists and counselors who graduated with their masters in the last five years. The scholarship is for a virtual grief certificate course with 15 CEUs. Therapists in NY, NJ, and PA are eligible to apply. The application can also be found on her <a href="https://lovefromlydia.com/scholarships" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">website.</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /><br /></p><p><br />For more information, check out Kathy's book,<a href="https://www.kathyeggers.com/store/p/the-homegrown-preschooler" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> <em>The Homegrown Preschooler</em> </a>and curriculum guide <a href="https://www.thehomegrownpreschooler.com/store/a-year-of-playing-skillfully-printed" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><em>A Year of Playing Skillfully</em></a>. </p> <p>You can also sign up for Kathy's monthly newsletter on her <a href="https://www.kathyeggers.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">website</a> or by commenting NEWS on any IG post.</p> <p>Thanks for listening. If you have topics you would like for us to discuss or people you would like to hear from, let us know at hello@kathyeggers.com or shoot us a message on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/playskillfullywithkathyeggers/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Instagram</a>.</p> <p><b>Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review on iTunes</b>!!! Also, to thank you for listening, you can receive a 10% disco