The Art of Playful Parenting

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.

Ep. 42: They’re Not Just “Being Bad”: What Your Child’s Behavior Is Actually Trying To Tell You 01/31/2025

Ep. 41: Finding Style, Creativity, & Joy Amidst Motherhood Chaos with Elizabeth Hambleton 01/24/2025

Ep. 40: Tackling Common Independent Play Struggles 01/17/2025

Ep. 39 Why Threats & Yelling Don’t Build Better Behavior & What To Do Instead 01/10/2025

Ep. 38 Toys, Gifts, and Clutter: How to Make Smarter Choices for Your Home 12/20/2024

Ep. 37 Spark Speech: Empowering Parents to Support Toddler Communication with Tala Hershey 12/13/2024

Ep. 36 Why Fun Days Can Still Trigger Big Emotions 12/06/2024

Ep. 35 Play Their Way: Why Open-Ended Experiences Matter 11/22/2024

Ep. 34 The Benefits of Boredom 11/15/2024

Ep. 33 Self-Care Isn't Selfish with Doula & Childbirth Educator Michelle Goitia 11/08/2024

Ep. 32: Everyday Joy: Infusing Gratitude into Family Life 11/01/2024

Ep. 31: Halloween Hacks: Tricks for a Less-Stress Celebration 10/25/2024

Ep. 30: See More Play TODAY With These Tips 10/18/2024

Ep. 29: The Limbic Leap: Unpacking Big Behaviors & Big Feelings in 4-5 Year-Olds 10/11/2024

Ep. 28: Navigating Parental Playtime Pressures with Alessandra of @JustABasicMama 10/04/2024

Ep. 27: Unlocking the Secrets to Infant Play 09/27/2024

Ep. 26: A Parent’s Guide to Playdate Success 09/20/2024

Ep 25: Transform Hectic Mornings to Less-Stress Starts 09/13/2024

Ep. 24: Start of School Year Struggles and How to Help 09/06/2024

Ep. 23: Mindful Moments: Nurturing Calm for Moms & Kids with Katie Matthews 09/01/2024

Ep. 22: Use Screens When You Want To, Not Because You Feel You Have To 08/16/2024

Ep 21: Transitioning into the start of school with less stress 08/09/2024

Ep. 20: Potty Training Made Simple with Catherine Lessman, @themisscatherine 08/02/2024

Ep. 19: Building Resilience, Collaboration Skills, and Dodging Perfectionism Through Play 07/26/2024

Ep. 18: This was supposed to be fun- why is my child having a meltdown? 07/19/2024

Ep. 17: Messy Play: Why Your Kids Need It and How To Make It Less Stressful For You 07/12/2024

Ep. 16: End of School Year Reflections 07/05/2024

Ep 15: Go Wash Your Face with Donna Kleyman from Grow and Go PT 06/28/2024

Ep. 14: Independent Play In Your Day To Day 06/21/2024

Ep. 13: “I Can’t Always Be His Playmate” 06/14/2024