41| From Nagging to Playful: Meghan Englert on Secrets to Connecting with Your Kids

Meghan Englert, a playful parenting coach, shares how she uses play as a powerful tool to bond with her kids, manage parenting challenges, and create a fun, loving atmosphere at home. Meghan talks about her journey into motherhood, including a traumatic birth story, and how she turned to play-based parenting to strengthen her connection with her children. From silly games like "What's on My Butt?" to creating a playful atmosphere during difficult times, Meghan offers practical advice on how to integrate play into daily parenting. She also discusses the benefits of playful parenting for both parents and kids, as well as her various resources designed to help other parents harness the power of play.Keywords: Playful parenting, Parenting strategies, Bonding with kids, Play-based learning, Parenting challenges, Connecting with children, Playful discipline, Parent-child relationship, Parenting advice, Fun parenting, Motherhood, Parenting coach, ADHD parenting, Attachment therapy, Storytelling, Play therapyKey Takeaways:Play is a Powerful Bonding Tool: Meghan highlights the importance of incorporating play into parenting to create stronger connections with children and navigate difficult moments.Turning Parenting Challenges into Play: When facing challenges like separation anxiety or behavioral issues, using playful strategies can help diffuse tension and build trust.Playful Parenting is Not Permissive: Playfulness doesn’t mean abandoning discipline or boundaries; it’s about finding a way to engage with your kids while maintaining structure.Parenting through Humor: Making light of difficult situations with humor and play can help your kids feel more comfortable and open to communication.Key Quotes:“Play is one of the most powerful tools we have to connect with our kids.” – Meghan Englert“Playful parenting isn’t about being permissive; it’s about creating fun, engaging ways to connect with your kids.” – Meghan Englert“When you create a playful environment, it allows kids to feel safe, understood, and more open to learning.” – Meghan Englert“Even in tough moments, we can find ways to make parenting more fun and less stressful with a little creativity.” – Meghan Englert“If you ever feel like you’re stuck in a parenting challenge, try a playful approach. It could change everything.” – Meghan EnglertAbout Meghan EnglertMeghan Englert is an LMFT turned parent coach who uses play to help parents bond more and battle less. She specializes in helping parents tap into their playful side—even when they don't feel like it. With a lifelong love for play, Meghan has recently found herself struggling to embrace it as perimenopause has made its presence known. Despite the challenges, she continues to do her best, even when her best isn't always perfect. Meghan openly shares her struggles and the tools she uses to navigate this season of life, offering relatable insights and support for other parents.The Playful Parenting Coach WebsiteFree Playful Parenting Resource: A downloadable guide with games and tips for integrating play into your parenting routine.Low-Cost Online Course to Up Your Playful Parenting GameAbout Your Host:Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with transformative therapy intensives and signature courses like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journey—from single parenting to blended families—to create a community where mothers can embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.For More Info and your FREE Embracing Your Inner Supermom Workbook visit www.everydaysupermoms.com Never Miss an Episode: Join the email list to receive weekly updates including podcast episode summaries, tips for moms and more. Sign up Here