[Episode 11] Being Playful When You’re Running on Fumes

About the episode

If the idea of “being playful” with your kid makes you want to crawl into a cave, this episode is for you. 

Today, I’m talking with Mia Wisinski from Playful Heart Parenting, who has a seemingly endless bucket of low-effort, high-connection ideas for sneaking silliness into the cracks of real-life parenting… even when you’re wiped.

In this episode:

  • Why play feels so hard for so many of us adults (including me!).
  • How to tap into even the tiniest spark of silliness when you’re running on fumes.
  • Why playfulness can actually save you time, energy, and headaches.
  • Simple ideas you can try today…from your couch!

And yes… there will be fart noises. Consider yourself warned. 

Related resources:

⭐️ FREE Play Break Bingo from Playful Heart Parenting

About Mia and Playful Heart Parenting

Mia is a theater educator, performer, songwriter, and more — but her favorite role by far is being Mommy to Zal and Novi, and “Mama Mia” (stepmom) to Aliya.

Mia is deeply passionate about play, creativity, and laughter. Since starting Playful Heart Parenting in 2023, she’s connected with hundreds of thousands of parents who are looking to bring more lightness, humor, and connection into everyday life. 

Her mission is simple: to help families create more joyful, meaningful moments through laughter — even on the busiest days and in the hardest seasons.

👉 WEBSITE:  http://www.playfulheartparenting.com/

👉 INSTAGRAM: @playfulheartparenting

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