How to Promote Independent Play When Working from Home with Jill Lerman | Jillybean NYC | Ep. 11

In this episode, Jill Lerman, a play and parenting coach, discusses the importance of independent play for children and how working parents can balance their responsibilities while fostering their child's development. Jill emphasizes the need to reframe independent play as a gift rather than a tool for parental convenience, and she provides practical strategies for facilitating play without direct involvement. The conversation covers various aspects of independent play, including its developmental stages, the significance of the environment, and the importance of connection between parent and child. Jill also addresses common myths about independent play and offers insights on how to create engaging play experiences for children.LINKShttps://www.jillybeansnyc.com/https://www.instagram.com/jillybeansnyc/DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE COPY OF JILL'S "PLAY GUIDE FOR MOMPRENEURS" HERE!Chapters00:00Intro & Meet Our Guest01:22Balancing Independent Play and Work11:58The Nine Minute Rule for Connection17:09Stages of Independent Play Development24:22Understanding Child Engagement27:36Creating the Right Play Environment30:28Maximizing Play Potential33:14Encouraging Independent Play37:29Simplifying Play for Parents41:12Rapid Fire Insights on Play49:56OUTROplay, parenting, independent play, working moms, child development, play prompts, parenting tips, early childhood education, play coaching, mom guilt