I’m a mom, stepmom, and theatre educator helping exhausted parents access their inner creative playfulness for more connection and joy. No messy crafts, complicated setups, or sensory bins here! Just simple, silly moments that bring your family back together through laughter. My short weekly emails share reflections from real life and a simple invitation you can try for yourself or with your kids.
Big wet floppy farts
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My baby girl has decided that instead of going to sleep, it’s her comedy show. It all started when she began blowing raspberries on my chest that sound like big wet floppy farts… …followed by her big five-tooth smile and belly laugh. Only egged on by my 3yo son cackling and then us inevitably all laughing. Last night was the third night in the row of this. And while I’m usually eager for bedtime each night… I also want to soak this in because it’s hilarious and cute and who knows how long this will be a thing? And yes I’m tired and want them all to sleep but also… we need to laugh. NEED to laugh. And I think my baby (only one) is wise enough to know that. Must be why she’s insisting on ending the day with fart noises. My little invitation for you this week: Is there anything that doesn’t *actually* have to be urgent? Can we give in a little and make room for a little joy, even if it delays a routine or disrupts the “flow?” I know it’s easier said than done. It is for me, too. But I’m trying. Cheering you on always, Mia MORE FROM PLAYFUL HEART PARENTING: LITTLE MOMENTS FOR BIG LAUGHS: Quick and easy, random, silly ideas for connection through laughter – just for the sake of fun! A bingeable (and actually fun!) program that helps you tap into your own creativity and playfulness — even when you're running on empty. What participants are calling the “missing piece” in their parenting puzzle. |
Playful Heart Parenting
I’m a mom, stepmom, and theatre educator helping exhausted parents access their inner creative playfulness for more connection and joy. No messy crafts, complicated setups, or sensory bins here! Just simple, silly moments that bring your family back together through laughter. My short weekly emails share reflections from real life and a simple invitation you can try for yourself or with your kids.
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