Episodios

  • Ep 21: Transitioning into the start of school with less stress
    Aug 9 2024

    Starting school is a huge transition, and it can feel incredibly overwhelming for both your child and you. Jill has helped hundreds of families navigate this transition as a preschool teacher, and has gone through it herself as a parent. In this episode, she shares some strategies and tips that can help take the stress out of the start of school.

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    21 m
  • Ep. 20: Potty Training Made Simple with Catherine Lessman, @themisscatherine
    Aug 2 2024

    On today’s episode, Jill chats with Catherine Lessman, an Early Childhood Development Specialist and mom to three boys. Her business, Miss Catherine, supports families as they navigate the early years of childhood.

    We cover so much in this conversation: potty training, poop struggles, tips for simplifying life and parent intentionally with three boys under 6, mom guilt and overwhelm, why an individualized approach is a necessity when working with children, and SO much more.

    This is a can’t-miss episode, especially for anyone who is struggling with potty training. Catherine is the real deal, and one of her tips in the episode was instrumental in Jill’s success potty training her daughter.

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    1 h y 16 m
  • Ep. 19: Building Resilience, Collaboration Skills, and Dodging Perfectionism Through Play
    Jul 26 2024

    On today’s episode, Jill talks about building collaboration and problem-solving skills through play, dodging perfectionism, and building resilience through play.

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    19 m
  • Ep. 18: This was supposed to be fun- why is my child having a meltdown?
    Jul 19 2024

    The summer is in full swing and it’s such a fun time of year to share with your children: traveling, special events & adventures and…. meltdowns. If you’ve ever felt so excited to share something fun with your child and it does NOT go the way you imagined, today’s episode is for you. Jill shares WHY this happens, and what you can do to help.

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    19 m
  • Ep. 17: Messy Play: Why Your Kids Need It and How To Make It Less Stressful For You
    Jul 12 2024

    Do you get freaked out by a mess? If so, you're not alone! But messy play is vital & incredibly beneficial for young children, & the sensory integration it provides is a developmental need. So what's a parent to do? On today's episode, Jill talks about why messy play is important and shares her tried and true tips to make messy play feel less overwhelming and stressful for you.

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    Want all the fun this summer and none of the stress? Check out my summer bucketlist!

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    19 m
  • Ep. 16: End of School Year Reflections
    Jul 5 2024

    On today’s episode, Jill reflects on her daughter’s first year of preschool as the school year concludes, as well as some tips and ideas for having a less stressful summer!

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    Want to work with me privately and be the parent you’ve always wanted to be? Book a discovery call to get started!

    Want all the fun this summer and none of the stress? Check out my summer bucketlist!

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    17 m
  • Ep 15: Go Wash Your Face with Donna Kleyman from Grow and Go PT
    Jun 28 2024

    On this week’s episode, Jill is in conversation with Donna Kleyman from Grow and Go PT. Donna is a pediatric physical therapist focused on empowering families to tackle physical health & development through play, positioning, and functional products. She works with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in her private practice. She’s also a mom of two.

    We cover SO much in this conversation: what parents should look for in terms of their child’s physical development, when to seek an evaluation vs. “wait and see,” why child-led play is so important, saying yes as a parent, and why you should “go wash your face” before you do anything else.

    This is a fun, can’t-miss episode, especially for anyone who is struggling with or has questions about their child’s physical development.

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    1 h y 5 m
  • Ep. 14: Independent Play In Your Day To Day
    Jun 21 2024

    Today’s episode topic is about independent play and how it can save your sanity as a parent—especially if you’re one working from home! Jill shares a few of her independent play tips, as well as a glimpse into how she utilizes independent play herself as a primary caretaker running a business from home.

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    Want to work with me privately and be the parent you’ve always wanted to be? Book a discovery call to get started!

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    24 m