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. 51: Not One Size Fits All: Educational Philosophies Unpacked 04/18/2025

Ep. 50: Reflecting on 50 Episodes & the Power of Conscious Discipline 04/04/2025

Ep. 49: Navigating the Toddler Years: Expert Advice with Cara Tyrell of Core4Parenting 03/28/2025

Ep. 48: Parenting on Empty: Why Parents Today Are More Stressed Out Than Ever 03/21/2025

Ep. 47: Why Your Playspace Doesn’t Have to Be Pinterest Perfect 03/14/2025

Ep. 46: Why Gentle Parenting Gets A Bad Rap 03/07/2025

Ep. 45: Pelvic Health, Birth Stories, & Real Mom Talk with Jessie Klein PT/DPT 02/21/2025

Ep. 44: How To Raise Kind & Empathetic Kids 02/14/2025

Ep. 43: Ditch The Guilt Around Not Always Wanting To Play 02/07/2025

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