The Art of Playful Parenting

The Art of Playful Parenting

Jill Lerman

Episodes 75
Avg. Duration 21m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Mar 2024
Latest Episode Oct 2025

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About This Podcast

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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Ep. 75: A Look Back: Your Favorite Episodes of the Year

Oct 17, 2025 27m

Before taking a little break from the mic to welcome her new baby, Jill is looking back at your favorite episodes from the past year. From simple play ideas to deeper conversations about child…

Ep. 74: Why Halloween Feels So Hard (and How to Make It Easier)

Oct 10, 2025 23m

You know those moments when something that's supposed to be fun, like a holiday, birthday party, or family outing, suddenly unravels into tears, meltdowns, and overwhelm? In this episode, Jill dives…

Ep. 73: How Play Helps Kids Work Through Big Emotions

Oct 03, 2025 27m

In this episode of The Art of Playful Parenting Podcast, Jill dives into how play can become one of your most powerful parenting tools for helping young children navigate big feelings and how playful…

Ep. 72: Navigating Life After the NICU with Jodi Klaristenfeld of Flrrish

Sep 26, 2025 1h 5m

In honor of NICU Awareness Month, this powerful episode features Jodi Klaristenfeld, founder of Flrrish, a transformative resource and support hub created by a NICU mom for NICU parents. Jodi opens…

Ep. 71: Am I The Asshole Parenting Edition

Sep 19, 2025 20m

On today's episode, Jill dives into the chaotic world of parenting drama with a special "Am I the Asshole?" edition. She reads AITA posts and gives her unfiltered, unsolicited two cents. So who's…

Ep. 70: The Advice I'd Give Any Expecting Mom

Sep 12, 2025 33m

In this episode, Jill, currently expecting baby #2, shares heartfelt, practical advice for parents preparing to welcome a child. Drawing on insights from past guests and her own experiences, she…

Ep. 69: The After-School Meltdown: What Restraint Collapse Really Means

Sep 05, 2025 26m

Ever wondered why your child holds it together all day at school, only to come home and fall apart? You're not alone. In this episode, Jill dives into restraint collapse, a common but often…

Ep. 68: Stop Asking Dr. Google — Ask a Mom Who's a Doctor with My Pediatrician Friend

Aug 29, 2025 51m

In this episode, Jill is joined by moms and pediatricians Brooke, Hadley, and Saskia, the trio behind My Pediatrician Friend. Born from a constant stream of texts and calls from friends seeking…

Ep. 67: 3 Tips for a Smooth Start of the School Year from a Former Preschool Teacher

Aug 15, 2025 26m

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…

Ep. 66: Tiny Talks with my Four Year Old

Aug 08, 2025 19m

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…

Ep. 65: Helping Young Kids Navigate A Move (and Other Large Life Transitions)

Aug 01, 2025 23m

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…

Ep. 64: How To Not Screw Our Kids Up with Mental Health Therapists Mackenzie & Myranda from Just Don't Eff Them Up Podcast

Jul 25, 2025 52m

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…

Ep. 63: Why Respectful Parenting Feels Like It's Not Working

Jul 18, 2025 21m

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…

Ep. 62: "Who Bought This?!" Play Fails & Toy Disasters

Jul 11, 2025 25m

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…

Ep. 61: Healing the Inner Child: Perfectionism, Parenting, & Trauma Recovery with Elyssa Smith

Jul 04, 2025 59m

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…

Ep. 60: The Top Three Things You Do That Disrupt Your Child's Play

Jun 27, 2025 28m

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…

Ep. 59: Recovering People Pleasers Raising Brave Kids

Jun 20, 2025 24m

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…

Ep. 58: Play More, Buy Less

Jun 13, 2025 20m

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…

Ep. 57: Making Parenting Easier with Village's Mike Ticehurst & Casey Shimon

Jun 06, 2025 41m

In this episode, Jill is joined by Mike Ticehurst and Casey Shimon, co-founders of Village, a virtual coaching platform designed to simplify the everyday challenges of parenting. We dive into our…

Ep. 56: Why We Actually Lose Our Sh*t as Parents And How to Keep It Together

May 30, 2025 25m

Patience. It is the one thing most parents wish they had more of with their children. In this honest episode, Jill dives into the real reasons why even the most loving parents lose their cool. Jill…

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