PARENT COMMUNITY • PRIVATE PODCAST
Created by Mia Wisinski, Playful Heart Parenting
You want to connect with your kids.
But you're spending way more time managing them than enjoying them.
Time is flying by.
You know play matters.
But what does that actually look like in real, everyday life?
Spoiler:
It's not by forcing yourself to sit down on the floor and play with toys.
It's through tiny, playful shifts that make the moments you're already living feel lighter.
Think in Play Mode
See playful opportunities in everyday parenting moments.
Use Play to Get More Cooperation
Turn routines and power struggles into moments of laughter and connection.
Build a More Joyful Home
Create more fun, less tension, and memories you'll both look back on.
It’s not easy to go it alone.
The APM Parent Community gives you ideas for real-life parenting challenges, plus feedback from Mia so you can bring more joy into everyday life.
You don’t have time to sit down and take notes.
Listen to bite-sized episodes of the APM private podcast while you're on the go.
When you need a little more help to get playing, use the How-to videos and printable Guidebook to put the concepts into action.
Skip the thinking. 3,000+ ready-to-go play ideas that make playfulness feel easy even when you're tired.
Different ages can make family play tricky. Improv games get everyone from kids, to tweens, to teens, to grandparents laughing together.
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For years, I’ve been experimenting with how play can help in those exact moments: power struggles, stressful routines, disconnection, and all the everyday stuff that can make this season feel heavy.
Today, more than one million parents follow Playful Heart Parenting. And after sharing thousands of playful strategies and hearing from families around the world, I’ve seen the same patterns again and again.
Play can help us reconnect, reset, and get back on the same team…even in the chaos of everyday life.
Activate Play Mode shows you how.
You don’t have to work your way through everything. Start with whatever would help your family most today.
Need an idea right now? Open Silly Moments and find something to try.
Want to learn? Put on an Activate Play Mode episode while you’re driving, walking, or folding laundry.
Want to laugh together? Pick a FAMPROV game.
Need support? Pop into the community for ideas, encouragement, or help with a specific challenge.
"My favorite part of this was binging the podcast on my way to work.
We’re having lots more belly laughs and a lot less nagging (even with my husband!!)
And it's amazing meeting people from all over the world in the app!"
"I have taken many parenting courses about nervous systems, parenting strategies, working through anger, etc...
...but THIS actually made my body and mind feel safe enough to be in a headspace to utilize along with the other tools that I already have."
"This has truly changed my relationships with my kiddos.
Pretend play is like pulling teeth for me.
I really love that I now have more things to pull from.
This has made me realize that I can step out of my comfort zone, try something playful, and it really is doable even for someone like me!"
Your kids won't remember every little moment.
But they'll remember how it felt to be with you.
Let's make this season count.
Don't see your question below? Email Mia at mia@playfulheartparenting.com and she'll get back to you ASAP!
YES! You can listen to the first full lesson for free right here:
Most of the stories and examples you'll hear involve kids ages 2–10, since the playful strategies are especially effective for that stage. That said, the mindset shifts — and many of the strategies themselves — can be adapted for kids of any age!
Think of this as the private Facebook group for Activate Play Mode course participants... except OFF of Facebook! 😉
The community is hosted on the Circle app.
Here we have a "Playful Ideas Vault" - a growing list of possible solutions to different challenges, using the APM strategies, organized by topic (i.e. toothbrushing, transitions, etc.).
I also share easy little weekly play invitations to help keep the spirit of playfulness alive for those who like to have a little nudge.
Each month, I go live and focus on a specific "spotlight strategy" for the month.
Above all, we're here to connect, reflect, and help each other brainstorm playful ideas in a safe space with other parents who have gone through this course and have the shared value of wanting to incorporate more playfulness into their parenting journey.
We share wins and struggles and cheer each other on.
We'd love to have you join us!
I totally get it — this season can feel ridiculously full and chaotic. But here’s the thing I really believe: it’s going by too FAST to afford not to enjoy each other.
If we wait until life feels less busy or overwhelming, we’ll be waiting forever… and we’ll miss the magic happening right now.
This is why I created Activate Play Mode to fit into real-life parenting and help you start enjoying it right away — not to add more pressure.
The course is yours for life (along with all future bonus lessons), and you can listen to it like a podcast, right on your favorite podcast app. No logging in, no sitting down to watch videos — just listen while driving, folding laundry, walking the dog, or hiding in the closet.
You can jump around, listen out of order, and pick what feels most helpful in the moment.
If life feels extra stressful, this is actually the kind of levity, laughter, and connection that helps you breathe again.
You don’t have to do it all at once. Just starting is a HUGE win.
Most parenting courses and programs cost hundreds of dollars—and many charge an additional recurring fee for ongoing community support.
Activate Play Mode is $99 for lifetime access, with no subscription.
That includes the full Activate Play Mode course and Guidebook, private parent community, Playful Solutions Vault, the complete Silly Moments Bundle, FAMPROV family improv games, and future updates to Activate Play Mode.
I’ve intentionally kept the price accessible because I want more families to have these tools—and because I believe there’s real power in having ongoing support as you put them into practice.
Pay $99 once, or choose a payment plan if that works better for your budget.
And if you’re struggling financially but feel Activate Play Mode would make a difference for your family, I don’t want money to be the reason you can’t join. Please reach out to me directly at mia@playfulheartparenting.com, and we’ll figure it out together. 💞
Some Play Mode strategies will click right away. Others may take a little experimenting as you discover what fits your child's personality and your own style. That's completely normal.
Because Activate Play Mode includes immediate access to all digital content, purchases are non-refundable.
If now isn't the right time to invest, I'd still love to encourage you through my free Instagram content and weekly emails.