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Podcast Episode 368: Play Hotspots, Not Playrooms: How to Reclaim Your Sanity While Kids Have Fun with Myriam Sandler

Is your house starting to look more like a toy store exploded than an actual home? 🙃 Are you dreaming of drinking your coffee while it’s still hot without being asked to play kitchen for the 47th time today? SAME.

In this episode, we’re talking all things independent play for children with Myriam Sandler, creator of Mother Could and author of the new book, Playful by Design. Spoiler: she doesn’t play with her kids all day—she just designs spaces that invite play (and gives moms their sanity back).

You’ll learn how to create “play hotspots” around your home (yes, even in the bathroom), why “access and visuals” are game changers, and how to stop feeling guilty for not being your kid’s full-time entertainment director.

If you’re ready to reclaim your home and your peace, this episode is your lifeline. Tune in now—your coffee (and your nervous system) will thank you. ☕🧘‍♀️

In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:

  • Why creating “Play Hotspots” Instead of playrooms is GENIUS! 
  • Why less is more when it comes to toy organization
  • How to set boundaries without creating “Forbidden Fruit”
  • Why you NEED to remove yourself as the “gatekeeper” of play

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Brie Tucker

Brie Tucker

COO/ Podcast Producer at No Guilt Mom
Brie Tucker has over 20 years of experience coaching parents with a background in early childhood and special needs. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Central Missouri and is certified in Positive Discipline as well as a Happiest Baby Educator.

She’s a divorced mom to two teenagers.
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