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jillybeansnyc
Mar 22, 20241 min read
Introducing The Art of Playful Parenting Podcast!
So excited to announce my new podcast: The Art of Playful Parenting with Jill Lerman! Dropped the first introductory episode this...
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jillybeansnyc
Mar 19, 20242 min read
Simple Outdoor Fun
I don’t know about you, but when the weather is sunny and warm everything just feels better and easier for me. We had the most beautiful...
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jillybeansnyc
Nov 14, 20231 min read
2023 Holiday Gift Guides Are Here!
I am so happy to share some of my favorite holiday gift ideas for the season. Each list is broken down by age range: Babies Under 1,...
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jillybeansnyc
Nov 3, 20231 min read
Spark Your Child's Creativity With This Simple Invitation
Fall has always been my favorite season. And while I love a good fall festival, picking apples or pumpkins, etc, there are so many simple...
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jillybeansnyc
Sep 15, 20232 min read
Three Tips To Keep Vibes Calm After School/Daycare
If you’re feeling like things are CRAZY in the hours after school at your home, especially at the start of the year, you are not alone!...
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jillybeansnyc
Jun 15, 20232 min read
Our Journey with Potty Training- Part One
So--- it's happening. If I'm being honest, potty training is one of the things I was most anxious about in parenting. Learning to use the...
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jillybeansnyc
Mar 30, 20232 min read
National Reading Month Picks
March is National Reading Month! You know I love a good activity, and reading aloud to your child is one of the best, and easiest ones...
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jillybeansnyc
Jan 16, 20231 min read
Does Dumping Make You Cringe?
Does dumping make you cringe? 😬If so, you’re not alone. Around our little ones’ first birthdays, they become very interested in dumping...
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jillybeansnyc
Dec 15, 20222 min read
Because our children are always watching...
The other day Rae and I were coloring. She told me she was going to make a “big, big bear.” When she completed it, she looked at me with...
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jillybeansnyc
Nov 7, 20221 min read
2022 Holiday Gift Lists are Here!
Holiday gift lists are here! I am so happy to share some of my favorite holiday gift ideas for the season. Each list is broken down by...
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jillybeansnyc
Oct 17, 20222 min read
Three Things To Consider When Creating Your Child's Playspace
Did you know that your child’s play environment can have a major affect on the way they play and interact with their toys? Here are three...
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jillybeansnyc
Sep 15, 20222 min read
One of the Biggest Misconceptions about Independent Play
Independent play looks different for everyone. For some, it may be sitting and building with blocks. For another child it may be coloring...
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jillybeansnyc
Aug 15, 20221 min read
Easy Activity: Mirror Painting
Looking for a quick and easy way to make art more engaging? Switch up the surface your child is painting on by swapping paper for a...
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jillybeansnyc
Jul 18, 20221 min read
Fun & Simple Outdoor Activity: Condiment Bottle Painting
Let’s paint with condiment bottles! This activity is great for strengthening the very important muscles in the fingers and hands and...
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jillybeansnyc
Jun 15, 20221 min read
Introducing Stickers To Your Toddler
Here are the tips you need when introducing stickers to your toddler! Stickers are great for working and coordinating the little muscles...
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jillybeansnyc
Apr 19, 20222 min read
What Are My Actions Teaching My Daughter?
Does it bother you when things don’t go the way you imagined they would or the way you think they were “supposed to”? This seems to be a...
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jillybeansnyc
Mar 15, 20221 min read
My Favorite Play Objects for Tummy Time
Tummy time can be a struggle, but enlisting the help and support of play objects and materials can help! Here are a few of my favorites:...
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jillybeansnyc
Feb 8, 20221 min read
How Play Can Affect Your Child's Sleep
Did you know that activities and quality sleep go hand in hand? Just like we get better sleep when we exercise and are busy during the...
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jillybeansnyc
Jul 22, 20211 min read
My Fave Toys for Children 12-18 Months Old
This is such an exciting time developmentally-- your little one is perfecting his/her walking/running/climbing, throwing and possibly...
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jillybeansnyc
Jun 8, 20211 min read
Play Staples For Your Baby's First Year
Your baby's first year is full of growth, and play can be an amazing tool to support you. Here are some of my favorite play staples for...
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