The Art of Playful Parenting

Wondering how you can create more gratitude, connection, and trust within your family? In today’s episode, Jill shares simple, low lift ideas that will can have a huge impact in all of those areas.

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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! 

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You know when you’re so excited to share the fun of a special event or activity with your child and then it does NOT go the way you imagined? In this episode, Jill shares essential tips and strategies to ensure a smooth and less-stress Halloween for both your child and you.  

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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!

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Entertaining your child all day long is not a sustainable cycle. Today Jill shares a few simple and impactful tips you can start trying today to see more child-led play happening at home. If you want to see your child watching less and playing more and reduce some of your parenting overwhelm, this episode is for you! 

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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!

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Most parents find it easier to get through moments of difficult behavior when they understand exactly WHY it’s happening. In today’s episode, Jill talks about some of the major brain development that is behind the big feelings and behaviors that you may be experiencing 3.5-5 year old child and why the movie Inside Out wrecked her as a parent.

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 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!

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In this episode, Jill sits down with Alessandra from @JustaBasicMama to explore a topic that many parents grapple with but rarely discuss: the struggle of not always enjoying playtime with your kids. Alessandra is a stay at home mom of 3 who helps other SAHMs feel less overwhelmed and alone by boosting productivity and prioritizing motherhood. Tune in for an honest conversation about redefining parental expectations and embracing authenticity in motherhood.

 Learn more about Alessandra by visiting https://www.justabasicmama.com/.

 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!

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Ever found yourself asking, “What do I even do with this child all day?” Play with babies and young toddlers can be particularly confusing and overwhelming. In this episode, Jill discusses play in the early days and shares simple, creative tips and insights to enhance your little one’s playtime experience right from the start. 

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!

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In this episode, we dive into playdates! Whether you’re a seasoned parent or new to the playdate scene, Jill has you covered with essential tips to ensure these gatherings are enjoyable for everyone involved.

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!

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Have mornings gotten exponentially more difficult since the start of school? If you feel like your mornings are total chaos, you are not alone. On today's episode, Jill shares some practical tips that can help to set you up for a more successful morning routine. 

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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!

On today’s episode, Jill talks about the start of the school year, a huge transition that all children manage differently, even if they’ve been in school before. It’s not uncommon for this time to feel particularly stressful, so you won’t want to miss these simple tips you can implement to help the start of the year go smoothly.

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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, and feel less burnt out and overwhelmed. Click here to join!

On today’s episode, Jill chats with Katie Matthews, a mindfulness practitioner who started her journey at just 2.5 years old. Fast forward to today, after years of honing her skills, getting certified, and teaching, Katie is launching her own wellness brand. Her programs are a holistic approach to mindfulness, based on nutrition, mindset, movement and rest.

 We cover so much in this conversation: how to insert a little more mindfulness into your life even as a busy parent, regulation techniques for your child and you, why they’re so important, and so much more. 

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 You can learn more about Kate, and her mindfulness programs and community Basecamp for life here.

 Check out Katie’s podcast, The Motherdrive, here.

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