The Art of Playful Parenting

Jill Lerman
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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 inspired to keep it simple, while feeling empowered to become the parent you always wanted to be.

  1. 1d ago

    Ep. 107: How to Stop Taking on Your Child's Emotions

    In this episode of The Art of Playful Parenting, Jill explores a surprisingly tricky part of parenting: learning to separate a child's feelings from our own. She talks about the difference between being deeply connected to our children and becoming emotionally merged with them and how our own childhood experiences can get mixed into our reactions to our children and offers a simple question parents can use in the moment: "What's mine here, and what's theirs?" Want to work with Jill privately? Book a discovery call to get started! The Playful Parenting Membership is HERE! You'll learn about foundational developmental concepts and age-appropriate play fundamentals , how to create simple, engaging, meaningful play experiences your child will WANT to explore, feel less burnt out and overwhelmed and feel more joy and connection. Click here to join! Ready to see more independent play? This totally free resource that will help you get more time back for yourself while your child is learning and playing independently. Grab my free guide to independent play at any age!

  2. Sep 25

    Ep. 106: Is This the Same Kid? Why Your Child Acts So Differently at School and Home

    Why does your child seem like a completely different kid at school than they do at home? In this episode, Jill breaks down what these differences can tell us about regulation, safety, expectations, and your child's unique needs, and why "Is this the same kid?" might actually be a really important question to ask. Want to work with Jill privately? Book a discovery call to get started! The Playful Parenting Membership is HERE! You'll learn about foundational developmental concepts and age-appropriate play fundamentals , how to create simple, engaging, meaningful play experiences your child will WANT to explore, feel less burnt out and overwhelmed and feel more joy and connection. Click here to join! Ready to see more independent play? This totally free resource that will help you get more time back for yourself while your child is learning and playing independently. Grab my free guide to independent play at any age!

  3. Sep 18

    Ep. 105: Could Your Baby Be Ready for the Potty? Understanding Elimination Communication with Andrea Olson

    In this episode, Jill chats with Andrea Olson, author of Go Diaper Free, about elimination communication (EC) and what it can look like to tune into your baby's natural cues around toileting from the very beginning. They talk about what EC actually is, how parents can approach it without pressure or perfection, and how paying attention to something as simple as when your baby needs to go can become another way of building connection and understanding. Andrea also shares what she learned practicing EC with all six of her children and why potty learning doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing process. You can find Andrea and all of her resources at Go Diaper Free and connect with her on Instagram.   Get Andrea's book Go Diaper Free: A Simple Handbook for Elimination Communication, now in its sixth edition, freshly updated with new content to make starting EC even more approachable for new parents. Want to work with Jill privately? Book a discovery call to get started! The Playful Parenting Membership is HERE! You'll learn about foundational developmental concepts and age-appropriate play fundamentals , how to create simple, engaging, meaningful play experiences your child will WANT to explore, feel less burnt out and overwhelmed and feel more joy and connection. Click here to join! Ready to see more independent play? This totally free resource that will help you get more time back for yourself while your child is learning and playing independently. Grab my free guide to independent play at any age!

  4. Sep 11

    Ep. 104: When Kids Get in Trouble at School: Rethinking Behavior, Consequences & Adjustment

    The start of a new school year can bring big emotions, challenging behavior, and lots of adjustment for both children and parents. In this episode, Jill responds to a real-life question from a parent whose kindergartener got in trouble at school, offering a different way to think about behavior, consequences, and supporting children as they adjust to new expectations and routines. In this episode, she explores what may be underneath those after-school meltdowns, explains restraint collapse, and shares how child-led play can help children decompress and process their experiences. Want to work with Jill privately? Book a discovery call to get started! The Playful Parenting Membership is HERE! You'll learn about foundational developmental concepts and age-appropriate play fundamentals , how to create simple, engaging, meaningful play experiences your child will WANT to explore, feel less burnt out and overwhelmed and feel more joy and connection. Click here to join! Ready to see more independent play? This totally free resource that will help you get more time back for yourself while your child is learning and playing independently. Grab my free guide to independent play at any age!

  5. Sep 4

    Ep. 103: What I Teach Early Childhood Educators and Why It Matters for Parents

    In this episode, Jill reflects on some of her biggest takeaways from recent professional development work she led with early childhood educators. From rethinking materials and invitations to play to slowing down, observing more closely, and staying curious, Jill shares simple ways parents can bring the same principles used in early childhood classrooms into everyday life at home.  Want to work with Jill privately? Book a discovery call to get started! The Playful Parenting Membership is HERE! You'll learn about foundational developmental concepts and age-appropriate play fundamentals , how to create simple, engaging, meaningful play experiences your child will WANT to explore, feel less burnt out and overwhelmed and feel more joy and connection. Click here to join! Ready to see more independent play? This totally free resource that will help you get more time back for yourself while your child is learning and playing independently. Grab my free guide to independent play at any age!

  6. Aug 21

    Ep. 102: Kindergarten Readiness: What Your Child Actually Needs To Know Before Starting School

    What does it actually mean for a child to be ready for kindergarten? In this episode, Jil  explores why kindergarten readiness is about so much more than knowing letters, numbers, and how to write your name. As both an early childhood educator and a parent preparing her own daughter for kindergarten, Jill shares what she is actually focusing on to prepare her daughter for this big shift. Because children are going to learn kindergarten academics in kindergarten. Our job isn't to get them ahead. It's to help them feel capable of learning. Want to work with Jill privately? Book a discovery call to get started! The Playful Parenting Membership is HERE! You'll learn about foundational developmental concepts and age-appropriate play fundamentals , how to create simple, engaging, meaningful play experiences your child will WANT to explore, feel less burnt out and overwhelmed and feel more joy and connection. Click here to join! Ready to see more independent play? This totally free resource that will help you get more time back for yourself while your child is learning and playing independently. Grab my free guide to independent play at any age!

  7. Aug 14

    Ep. 101: How to Help Children With Fear & Anxiety Through Stories & Connection with Dr. Randolph B. Schiffer

    What if our job as parents isn't to make our children's fear disappear, but to help them feel safe enough to move through it? In this episode, Jill is joined by Dr. Randolph B. Schiffer, a former Marine, physician, psychotherapist, professor, and lifelong student of the human mind.. He is the author of Bedtime Stories to Terrify Children and founder of the #ReadTogether movement. Jill and Dr. Schiffer  talk about children's fears, the power of storytelling, and how stories, play, and connection can help children process big emotions. We explore why children are drawn to scary stories, how we can support fear without immediately trying to fix it, and how reading together can become a powerful way to build connection and resilience. Learn more about Dr. Schiffer and his book, Bedtime Stories to Terrify Children here. Follow Dr. Schiffer on Instagram. Want to work with Jill privately? Book a discovery call to get started! The Playful Parenting Membership is HERE! You'll learn about foundational developmental concepts and age-appropriate play fundamentals , how to create simple, engaging, meaningful play experiences your child will WANT to explore, feel less burnt out and overwhelmed and feel more joy and connection. Click here to join! Ready to see more independent play? This totally free resource that will help you get more time back for yourself while your child is learning and playing independently. Grab my free guide to independent play at any age!

  8. Aug 7

    Ep. 100: What 100 Episodes Have Taught Me About Play, Parenting, & Connection

    In this special 100th episode of The Art of Playful Parenting, Jill reflects on the incredible conversations, stories, and lessons that have shaped the podcast over the years. After 100 episodes, countless conversations with experts, and so many shared stories, Jill reflects on what she knows to be true about playful parenting and what she hopes every parent takes with them on their own journey. Want to work with Jill privately? Book a discovery call to get started! The Playful Parenting Membership is HERE! You'll learn about foundational developmental concepts and age-appropriate play fundamentals , how to create simple, engaging, meaningful play experiences your child will WANT to explore, feel less burnt out and overwhelmed and feel more joy and connection. Click here to join! Ready to see more independent play? This totally free resource that will help you get more time back for yourself while your child is learning and playing independently. Grab my free guide to independent play at any age!

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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 inspired to keep it simple, while feeling empowered to become the parent you always wanted to be.

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