Postpartum Reality Meets Play with Dr. Kim Van Dusen

Feeling exhausted postpartum but still want to connect with your older kids without burning yourself out even more? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Kim Van Dusen to talk about realistic ways to connect through play during postpartum and overwhelming seasons of motherhood — without adding more pressure.We chat about…Easy low-energy play ideas for tired momsCouch play and simple connection momentsWorking through mom guilt and unrealistic expectationsHow playful parenting can reduce tantrums and power strugglesTiny ways to stay intentional when you’re touched outPlay doesn’t have to mean hours of entertaining your kids. Listen in for practical, doable ideas for real life!Grab your copy of Parenting through Play here: https://theparentologist.com/book/RESOURCES:Her website: https://theparentologist.com/The Parentologist Podcast: https://pod.link/1568620347IG: https://www.instagram.com/theparentologist/Parenting through Play Book: https://theparentologist.com/book/CONNECT WITH USFollow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @goldengoosecreativeNeed podcast support? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our services!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to be a guest or have a topic in mind? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Send us a message!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHAPTERS00:00 Introducing Dr. Kim and why play matters more than you think01:04 The parenting play myth hurting moms04:00 Easy couch play ideas for exhausted parents07:31 Creative parenting when nothing is working09:21 Mom guilt, burnout, and self-care pressure15:51 Emotional regulation tips that actually help18:28 Micro self-care habits for overwhelmed moms25:10 Playful parenting vs constant power struggles30:33 Inside Dr. Kim’s Book Parenting through Play