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. 109: How Emotional Regulation Skills Can Prevent Violence
What does teaching children to manage big feelings have to do with violence prevention? In this episode, Jill Lerman explores why teaching emotional regulation from an early age matters, how adults can model healthy ways to navigate anger and conflict, and how everyday moments of parenting and teaching can help children develop empathy, build relationships, and find alternatives to aggression.
Because helping children learn what to do with their big feelings isn't just about making today easier. It's about building skills that matter for a lifetime.
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9 Oct 2026
Ep. 108: Cracking the Sensory Code: What Your Child's Behavior Is Really Telling You with Laura Petix
In this episode of The Art of Playful Parenting, Jill sits down with pediatric occupational therapist, author, keynote speaker, and The OT Butterfly, Laura Petix, to unpack sensory processing and what it can tell us about children's behavior, emotions, and learning.
Laura breaks down the sensory systems, what sensory processing differences can look like in everyday life, and how parents can recognize when a child may be overwhelmed, seeking more sensory input, or struggling to regulate.
Whether or not you've ever used the words "sensory processing" this conversation offers language and practical tools to better understand what may be happening beneath your child's behaviors.
Buy Laura's new book, The Sensory Code (https://link.amazon/B0aN5CMJE).
To learn more about Laura's books, podcast, courses and workshops, keynote speaking and more, click here.
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Want to work with Jill privately? Book a discovery call to get started!
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!
Ready to see more independent play? This totally free resource that will help you get more time back for yourself while your child is learning and playing independently. Grab my free guide to independent play at any age!
2 Oct 2026
Ep. 107: How to Stop Taking on Your Child's Emotions
In this episode of The Art of Playful Parenting, Jill explores a surprisingly tricky part of parenting: learning to separate a child's feelings from our own. She talks about the difference between being deeply connected to our children and becoming emotionally merged with them and how our own childhood experiences can get mixed into our reactions to our children and offers a simple question parents can use in the moment: "What's mine here, and what's theirs?"
Want to work with Jill privately? Book a discovery call to get started!
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!
Ready to see more independent play? This totally free resource that will help you get more time back for yourself while your child is learning and playing independently. Grab my free guide to independent play at any age!
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Elyssa Smith
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