Ep. 18: This was supposed to be fun- why is my child having a meltdown?
Release Date: 07/19/2024
Ep. 67: 3 Tips for a Smooth Start of the School Year from a Former Preschool Teacher
The Art of Playful Parenting
The school year is here and whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, the transition from summer to school can be A LOT. In this episode, Jill shares three tips to help ease the shift, drawn from her experience as a former preschool teacher. Get the Starting School Strategies Masterclass by clicking . Want to work with Jill privately? 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...
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Ep. 66: Tiny Talks with my Four Year Old
The Art of Playful Parenting
In this heartwarming and hilarious episode, Jill is joined by her favorite guest to date- her four-year-old daughter! They dive into the world as she sees it and the surprising wisdom only a preschooler could come up with. You won't want to miss this one! Want to work with Jill privately? 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. Ready...
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Ep. 65: Helping Young Kids Navigate A Move (and Other Large Life Transitions)
The Art of Playful Parenting
In this episode, Jill dives into something she’s currently experiencing firsthand: helping young children navigate big life transitions, specifically, moving to a new home. Change can feel overwhelming for little ones (and, let’s be honest, for us parents too). Jill will share practical, manageable tips for creating a sense of safety and stability through the chaos of a large transition, ways to talk about change in age-appropriate language, and how to honor their big feelings while managing our own. Let’s make this transition feel a little more grounded for all of us. Want to work with...
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Ep. 64: How To Not Screw Our Kids Up with Mental Health Therapists Mackenzie & Myranda from Just Don’t Eff Them Up Podcast
The Art of Playful Parenting
In this raw and uncensored conversation, Jill sits down with Mackenzie and Myranda, licensed mental health therapists, moms, and hosts of the podcast Just Don’t Eff Them Up to talk all things parental mental health. Together, they dive into the emotional trenches of parenting, explore how our own unhealed traumas show up in the way we raise our kids, and share real strategies for doing the inner work so we can break cycles (and not our children). It's honest, hilarious, and healing. You can learn more about Mackenzie and Myranda and Just Don’t Eff Them Up Podcast . Want to work with Jill...
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Ep. 63: Why Respectful Parenting Feels Like It’s Not Working
The Art of Playful Parenting
Does it ever feel like you're doing all the "right" things in parenting: staying calm, setting boundaries with love, offering choices, validating big feelings and yet… it still feels so hard? You’re not alone. In this episode, Jill pulls back the curtain and gets real about what it means to parent respectfully. She’ll dive into what respectful parenting doesn’t promise, what it actually looks like in real life, and why hard moments don’t mean you’re failing. This is your reminder that doing it “right” doesn’t mean it’s always easy and that’s okay. Want to work...
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Ep. 62: “Who Bought This?!” Play Fails & Toy Disasters
The Art of Playful Parenting
In this episode, Jill dives into the hilarious world of play gone wrong. Think the absolute worst toys kids have ever unwrapped, the glitter you're still finding two years later, and when things just go totally different than you envisioned. If you’ve ever had a rogue LEGO injury, this episode is for you! Want to work with Jill privately? 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...
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Ep. 61: Healing the Inner Child: Perfectionism, Parenting, & Trauma Recovery with Elyssa Smith
The Art of Playful Parenting
In this powerful episode, Jill chats with trauma-informed life strategist Elyssa Smith to explore the layered and often messy intersection of perfectionism, trauma recovery, and parenting. Elyssa shares her own courageous journey overcoming multiple forms of trauma. Together, they unpack how perfectionism and people-pleasing patterns can stem from early wounds, shaping how we show up as parents and partners. We dive into topics like healthy attachment, emotional regulation, and how reconnecting with our inner child can help us not only heal ourselves but also show up more consciously for our...
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Ep. 60: The Top Three Things You Do That Disrupt Your Child’s Play
The Art of Playful Parenting
We all want our kids to play, right? We have the best intentions and only want to be helpful, but often we’re the ones getting in the way. On today’s episode, Jill shares the three things parents do that disrupt their child’s play and how we can shift those habits. Want to work with Jill privately? 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...
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Ep. 59: Recovering People Pleasers Raising Brave Kids
The Art of Playful Parenting
At the splash pad, a simple toy trade becomes a powerful lesson in boundaries, self-advocacy, and the quiet courage it takes to speak up, for both kids and parents. In this episode, Jill shares a story about her daughter, a moment of emotional growth, and the internal tug-of-war we face as parents: when to intervene, and when to simply stand beside our children as they find their voice. Want to work with Jill privately? The Playful Parenting Membership is HERE! You’ll learn about foundational developmental concepts and age-appropriate play fundamentals , how to create simple, engaging,...
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Ep. 58: Play More, Buy Less
The Art of Playful Parenting
Think play requires new toys, expensive outings, or a Pinterest-perfect setup? Think again. In today’s episode, Jill shares three simple but powerful ways to invite more play into your child's day without buying a thing. Want to work with Jill privately? 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. Ready to see more independent...
info_outlineThe 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.
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