Ever wish you had access to a play and parenting coach who could help you feel less overwhelmed and burnt out and more empowered as a parent? That’s what you experience once a week by listening to The Art of Playful Parenting Podcast hosted by Jill Lerman. With 15 years of experience working with young children and their families, Jill brings an informed perspective and wealth of simple strategies and ideas to support you on your parenting journey. You’ll leave listening to each episode insp ...
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Ep. 22: Use Screens When You Want To, Not Because You Feel You Have To
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On today’s episode, Jill talks about screen time and kids: how to find balance and create healthy habits around screen time, how much is too much, and how to start to make a change if you’re feeling like your child is using devices more than you’d like them to be. Featured on the Podcast: Want to work with me privately to get support on a screen de…
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Ep 21: Transitioning into the start of school with less stress
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Starting school is a huge transition, and it can feel incredibly overwhelming for both your child and you. Jill has helped hundreds of families navigate this transition as a preschool teacher, and has gone through it herself as a parent. In this episode, she shares some strategies and tips that can help take the stress out of the start of school. F…
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Ep. 20: Potty Training Made Simple with Catherine Lessman, @themisscatherine
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On today’s episode, Jill chats with Catherine Lessman, an Early Childhood Development Specialist and mom to three boys. Her business, Miss Catherine, supports families as they navigate the early years of childhood. We cover so much in this conversation: potty training, poop struggles, tips for simplifying life and parent intentionally with three bo…
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Ep. 19: Building Resilience, Collaboration Skills, and Dodging Perfectionism Through Play
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On today’s episode, Jill talks about building collaboration and problem-solving skills through play, dodging perfectionism, and building resilience through play. Featured on the Podcast: Want to work with me privately and be the parent you’ve always wanted to be? Book a discovery call to get started! The Playful Parenting Membership is HERE! You’ll…
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Ep. 18: This was supposed to be fun- why is my child having a meltdown?
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The summer is in full swing and it’s such a fun time of year to share with your children: traveling, special events & adventures and…. meltdowns. If you’ve ever felt so excited to share something fun with your child and it does NOT go the way you imagined, today’s episode is for you. Jill shares WHY this happens, and what you can do to help. Featur…
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Ep. 17: Messy Play: Why Your Kids Need It and How To Make It Less Stressful For You
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Do you get freaked out by a mess? If so, you're not alone! But messy play is vital & incredibly beneficial for young children, & the sensory integration it provides is a developmental need. So what's a parent to do? On today's episode, Jill talks about why messy play is important and shares her tried and true tips to make messy play feel less overw…
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On today’s episode, Jill reflects on her daughter’s first year of preschool as the school year concludes, as well as some tips and ideas for having a less stressful summer! Featured on the Podcast: The Playful Parenting Membership is HERE! You’ll learn about foundational developmental concepts and age-appropriate play fundamentals , how to create s…
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Ep 15: Go Wash Your Face with Donna Kleyman from Grow and Go PT
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On this week’s episode, Jill is in conversation with Donna Kleyman from Grow and Go PT. Donna is a pediatric physical therapist focused on empowering families to tackle physical health & development through play, positioning, and functional products. She works with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in her private practice. She’s also a mom of two…
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Ep. 14: Independent Play In Your Day To Day
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Today’s episode topic is about independent play and how it can save your sanity as a parent—especially if you’re one working from home! Jill shares a few of her independent play tips, as well as a glimpse into how she utilizes independent play herself as a primary caretaker running a business from home. Featured on the Podcast: The Playful Parentin…
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In today’s episode, Jill shares strategies and tips for how to balance raising an only child with being the default playmate. Featured on the Podcast: Ready to see more independent play? Download this free resource that will help you get more time back for yourself while your child plays and learns independently. Grab it here! The Playful Parenting…
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Ep. 12: What if we treated ourselves the way we treat our children?
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Our children are always watching us, picking up on things they see. Often, what they see us do speaks even louder than what we say. On today’s episode, Jill reflects on this and how the way we act when faced with difficult circumstances, or treat ourselves when we make a mistake can greatly impact the way our children respond to those situations, a…
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Ep 11: The Art of Saying “No” to Playing With Your Child
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Entertaining our children all day long is not sustainable. And not only would it be exhausting for us to try to do this as caretakers, but it is actually damaging to our children’s play skills. Today’s episode is all about respectfully declining play—how to do it, and the other ways you can connect instead. Featured on the Podcast: The Playful Pare…
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Ep 10: Using Observation To See More Play
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If you are looking to lengthen the amount your child plays independently and/or make your child’s play more engaging, there is one simple thing you can start doing immediately that will have a huge impact. In today’s episode, Jill talks about how to use observation to see more engaged stretches of play. Featured on the Podcast: The Playful Parentin…
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Ep 9: Sleep Like A Baby with Camie Vanderbush of Sleep Baby Consulting
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On this week’s episode, Jill is in conversation with her first guest on the podcast, Camie Vanderbush from Sleep Baby Consulting. Camie is a mom of two, an elementary school teacher turned stay-at-home mom and pediatric sleep consultant. She helps families develop lasting sleep habits for their babies and families so they can be the well rested par…
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On today’s episode, Jill shares strategies that you can use to accommodate multiple siblings at the same time. She gets into how to create play experiences that multiple children can enjoy together and how to use open-ended toys and play materials that each child can utilize in their own way, depending on their age and skills. Featured on the Podca…
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Ep 7: Strategies To Help You Calm Down When You’re Losing Your Sh*t
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It’s Mental Health Month and today’s episode topic is about simple regulation techniques you can use to help you calm and regulate when you're losing it. PLUS a special guest appearance(because when you record from your bathroom, sometimes they appear)! Featured on the Podcast: Want to work with me privately and be the parent you’ve always wanted t…
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Ep 6: The Truth About Attention Seeking Behaviors
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Whining. Screaming. Throwing. Today’s episode topic is about attention-seeking behaviors and the bad rep they get, plus a simple, impactful phrase you can teach your child to use in those moments instead that can really help! Featured on the Podcast: Want to work with me privately and be the parent you’ve always wanted to be? Book a discovery call …
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Ep 5: A Mindset Shift In Parenting That Changes Everything
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Today’s episode is about a relationship mindset shift that can change everything in parenting. We’ll discuss the difference between being a collaborator and a controller, why one style goes against most of our natural instincts, and the most effective ways to see more of the behavior we’d like to see in our children. Featured on the Podcast: Want t…
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In today’s episode, recorded on the four year anniversary of New York City’s lockdown in March of 2020, Jill reflects on her experience being pregnant and postpartum during the global Coronavirus pandemic. Featured on the Podcast: Want to work with me privately and be the parent you’ve always wanted to be? Book a discovery call to get started! Buy …
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Ep 3: Transitions—Why Are They So Hard and Simple Strategies to Help
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Ohhhh yes. Transitions can be so tough for young children, and, in turn, really hard for parents. On today’s episode we talk about why daily transitions can be so difficult and three simple strategies you can implement immediately that can have a huge impact! Featured on the Podcast: Want to work with me privately and be the parent you’ve always wa…
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Do you feel like you’re in a cycle of constantly entertaining your child? Maybe your child is having more screen time than you’d like because it feels like the only way for you to get anything done or get a little bit of a break? Do you want time back for yourself while your child is learning and playing independently? If this sounds familiar, you’…
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Ep 1: Welcome to the Art of Playful Parenting Podcast
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Ep 1: Welcome to the Art of Playful Parenting Podcast Ever wish you had access to a play and parenting coach who could help you feel less overwhelmed and burnt out and more empowered as a parent? That’s what you experience once a week by listening to The Art of Playful Parenting Podcast hosted by Jill Lerman. With 15 years of experience working wit…
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