How to Play Without Guilt & Connect Deeper with Your Kids with Jill Lerman EP 109

Send us Fan MailDo you struggle with guilt and anxiety about your child's playtime? Are there days you just don't have time to play or you just cannot handle playing the same game AGAIN? In this episode, "How to Play Without Guilt & Connect Deeper with Your Kids, with Jill Lerman," as play and parenting coach Jill Lerman joins host Dori Durbin to discuss how to transform common parental fears about play into opportunities for connection, growth, and stress relief.This episode explores:The real meaning of play and why it's crucial for children's developmentHow to overcome the guilt of not always wanting to play with your childThe benefits of independent play and why it's a gift for everyonePractical tips for setting up simple, engaging play invitations using everyday objectsHow to let your child lead the play and why you should resist the urge to shape their playStrategies for creating a playful environment in your home, no matter how busy you areUsing play as a tool to combat parental burnout and rediscover the joy in parentingJill provides expert insights based on over 15 years of experience as an early childhood educator and helps parents shift their perspective from feeling obligated to play to embracing it as a powerful tool for connection and growth. Whether you have a toddler or an older child, this episode will inspire you to find more joy in the simple moments of play and build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship with your child.About Jill Lerman:Jill Lerman is a play and parenting coach, early childhood educator, play expert, and mom to a toddler. She helps overwhelmed parents and caregivers connect and engage with their little ones through simple invitations to play. Jill believes that play is the key to fostering creativity, bonding, and independent play. She also works as a play expert and consultant for brands, teaching classes, running workshops, consulting on product development, and providing activity ideas.Connect with Jill:Website: https://www.jillybeansnyc.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillybeansnycFree Guide to Independent Play at Any Age: https://jillybeans-nyc.ck.page/0d7fab4ab9xMore about Dori Durbin:Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids' book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids' books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to "kid-size" their content into informational and engaging kids' books! Find out more here: https://www.doridurbin.com/Follow Dori:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/doridurbin7.comBook a chat: https://link.dreambuildercrm.com/widget/bookings/mydori15chatIntro for TDP (version 2)