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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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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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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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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In today’s episode, Jill shares strategies and tips for how to balance raising an only child with being the default playmate.

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Our children are always watching us, picking up on things they see. Often, what they see us do speaks even louder than what we say. On today’s episode, Jill reflects on this and how the way we act when faced with difficult circumstances, or treat ourselves when we make a mistake can greatly impact the way our children respond to those situations, and what can we do have a positive iimpact on the way they feel about themselves and the way we feel about ourselves too.

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Entertaining our children all day long is not sustainable. And not only would it be exhausting for us to try to do this as caretakers, but it is actually damaging to our children’s play skills. Today’s episode is all about respectfully declining play—how to do it, and the other ways you can connect instead.

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If you are looking to lengthen the amount your child plays independently and/or make your child’s play more engaging, there is one simple thing you can start doing immediately that will have a huge impact. In today’s episode, Jill talks about how to use observation to see more engaged stretches of play.

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