The Brainy Moms
The Brainy Moms
Dr. Amy Moore
Parenting Through Playfulness | Dr. Kim Van Dusen
58 minutes Posted May 5, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Welcome And Guest Introduction
How The Parentologist Began
Why Play Therapy Became Her Niche
Bringing Therapy Tools Into Home Life
Micro Play Pockets For Daily Cooperation
Sponsor Break LearningRx
Transitions Tantrums And Playful Resets
The ABCs Behind Misbehavior
Lying And Getting To The Why
Connection When Parents Feel Exhausted
Screens Without Making Them The Enemy
Where To Find Dr Kim And Closing
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Have you tried parenting through playfulness? "Play" isn't usually what we think of as our kid melts down when it’s time to leave the park, ignores us at clean-up time, or suddenly “can’t remember” the three things we just asked them to do. But maybe we should try it! On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy talk with Dr. Kim Van Dusen, a licensed marriage and family therapist and registered play therapist known as The Parentologist. We talk about a calmer path that actua...