321: Playful Parenting: Tips for Handling Anxiety, Mom Guilt, + Screen Time | Dr. Tina Bryson

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, renowned parenting expert, to explore the power of play in child development and its role in fostering emotional and mental well-being. She shares practical tips for parents, including how to use play therapy to support anxious children, handle mom guilt, and create a screen-free, connection-focused environment at home. Dr. Bryson also discusses strategies for managing separation anxiety, cultivating playful parenting, and prioritizing quality time with your kids—even for busy working parents. Whether you're navigating the challenges of modern parenting or seeking deeper insights into child development, this conversation offers valuable advice you won’t want to miss. Leave Us A Voice Message! | https://telbee.io/channel/4_b9zzx58wdkuwirqkcxwa/ Sponsored By: Be Well By Kelly Protein Powder & Essentials | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com. AG1 | Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/bewell.  Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/Kelly and give your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy, happy adults. OneSkin | Get 15% off OneSkin with the code BEWELL at oneskin.co Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction  00:02:04 - The WHY behind the work  00:04:56 - Child led play therapy  00:10:09 - Play therapy tips for parents  00:11:53 - Kelly’s experience with her children  00:18:04 - Child development  00:21:52 - Understanding anxious children  00:25:34 - Play strategy for anxious children   00:28:32 - Separation anxiety  00:30:28 - Playfulness is safety  00:33:15 - Advice for working parents  00:38:06 - Handling mom guilt  00:43:33 - Playful parenting strategies  00:48:02 - Make yourself a mirror  00:49:21 - Staying off your phone  00:54:15 - Making someone feel like a priority  01:00:30 - Narrate to integrate  01:03:22 - Childhood memories  01:05:55 - When kids are mean  01:09:43 - Where to find Dr. Tina Bryson  Show Links:  Aro Box Check Out Dr. Tina Bryson: Book Instagram  Website  Check Out Kelly Leveque: Instagram YouTube Facebook Mentioned in this episode: Hiya Health | Get 50% off your first order at HiyaHealth.com/Kelly.