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. 4d ago

    Ep. 109: How Emotional Regulation Skills Can Prevent Violence

    What does teaching children to manage big feelings have to do with violence prevention? In this episode, Jill Lerman explores why teaching emotional regulation from an early age matters, how adults can model healthy ways to navigate anger and conflict, and how everyday moments of parenting and teaching can help children develop empathy, build relationships, and find alternatives to aggression. Because helping children learn what to do with their big feelings isn't just about making today easier. It's about building skills that matter for a lifetime. 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! Interested in joining a family trip to Spain? Click here to learn more!

  2. Oct 9

    Ep. 108: Cracking the Sensory Code: What Your Child's Behavior Is Really Telling You with Laura Petix

    In this episode of The Art of Playful Parenting, Jill sits down with pediatric occupational therapist, author, keynote speaker, and The OT Butterfly, Laura Petix, to unpack sensory processing and what it can tell us about children's behavior, emotions, and learning. Laura breaks down the sensory systems, what sensory processing differences can look like in everyday life, and how parents can recognize when a child may be overwhelmed, seeking more sensory input, or struggling to regulate. Whether or not you've ever used the words "sensory processing" this conversation offers language and practical tools to better understand what may be happening beneath your child's behaviors. Buy Laura's new book, The Sensory Code. To learn more about Laura's books, podcast, courses and workshops, keynote speaking and more, click here. Follow Laura 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!

  3. Oct 2

    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!

  4. 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!

  5. 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!

  6. 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!

  7. 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!

  8. 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!

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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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