How to Be a Fun, Playful Parent… in Less Than a Minute (Like Mary Poppins!)

Karen Thurm Safran
6 min readAug 25, 2020

Wonder how to be a playful parent? Sure, it sounds great in concept, but let’s get real. Being playful is the last thing you want to do when you’re exhausted, your toddler is melting down, and your strong-willed child refuses to listen.

During this COVID-19 pandemic, life is even more stressful. You’re stuck at home with your family…

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Karen Thurm Safran

Recovering stressed-out mom with secrets to share: parenting, family, and life. Author of Parenting—Let's Make a Game of It. www.ParentingLetsMakeAGameOfIt.com