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October 1, 2024 71 mins

Full Episode Page: Parenting Made Playful: Fostering Creativity and Connection with Jill Lerman  

Summary: In this episode of Life Intended, Kelly Berry speaks with Jill Lerman, a play expert, early childhood educator, and parenting coach. Jill empowers overwhelmed parents with simple, joyful play strategies that foster deep connection and emotional development in children. Drawing from her extensive experience, Jill shares how open-ended, independent play can help children build resilience, creativity, and problem-solving skills while easing the burden on busy parents. She also offers valuable tips on balancing screen time, setting meaningful boundaries, and creating a playful, supportive home environment.

Takeaways:

  • Independent play builds resilience and fosters creativity.
  • Simple play ideas create deeper parent-child connections.
  • Mindful boundaries help make "no" more meaningful.
  • Open-ended play strengthens emotional intelligence.

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Life Intended is a podcast and coaching platform for women who are ready to stop waiting and start leading. Co-hosted by Kelly Berry and Sadie Wackett, each episode explores self-leadership, identity, emotional wellness, and living with intention.

About Kelly Berry
Kelly Berry is a strategic business leader, coach, and founder of Life Intended. She helps women build clarity, confidence, and alignment in life and work. She enjoys spending quality time with her husband American entrepreneur Nick Berry and daughter Vivienne. Her life is a testament to the power of resilience and intention.
🔗 kellyberry.info | @lifeintendedpodcast

About Sadie Wackett
Sadie Wackett is a C-suite HR executive, certified coach, and co-founder of Life Intended. She supports women through leadership transitions, self-trust, and personal transformation. Sadie is originally from the UK and now lives in South Florida with her husband, daughter and dog, Pickles.
🔗 sadiewackett.com | LinkedIn

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