The Power of Play: How to Reclaim Joy, Reduce Burnout, and Raise Resilient Kids with Jill Lerman
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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Radiant Mom Rising, Mary Dibble is joined by play and parenting coach Jill Lerman—an early childhood educator, mom, and advocate for connection through play. Jill opens up about how the pandemic transformed her work and reveals how embracing playfulness in parenting can not only reduce burnout but also deepen the parent-child bond.
If you’ve ever felt guilty for encouraging independent play or overwhelmed trying to “do it all,” this episode will reframe everything. Learn how to observe your child’s play style, model the behavior you want to see, and invite more joy into your daily routines—all without sacrificing your sanity or sense of purpose.
Meet Jill:
Jill Lerman is a play and parenting coach, early childhood educator, play expert, and a mom to a toddler. She empowers overwhelmed parents & caretakers to connect & engage with their little ones through simple invitations to play and create to help make parenting feel more joyful and manageable. She also serves as a play expert and consultant for brands, where she teaches classes, runs workshops, consults on product development, and provides play ideas.
A mom herself, Jill knows how difficult getting through the day can be, which is why, above all else, her approach makes it easy for parents to facilitate interaction and play that supports development. She loves helping families create an environment and culture that sees children as capable from their earliest days, that values creativity, playfulness, bonding, and connection.
Links:
Playful Parenting Membership: https://jillybeansnyc.thrivecart.com/playful-parenting-membership/
Free Guide To Independent Play: https://jillybeans-nyc.ck.page/0d7fab4ab9
Website: www.jillybeansnyc.com
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