Have you ever thought these things while attempting to play with your kid(s)? I’d rather be doing something else. I should want to do this. This is boring. OR This is too much. I feel guilty bc of how much I hate this. This is not fun. This is not easy.  How do I get this to stop? You’re not alone, and my guest today, Sara Olsher is going to share a brutally honest take at the real life challenges and guilt associated with play and quality time as a parent. Cancer survivor, divorced single mom of one, author-illustrator and founder of Mighty and Bright, Sara has a credible and honest take on these challenges as well as a unique, creative solution. We know we’re supposed to spend quality time with our kids. We also know it’s quite often much easier said than done. In our conversation we take the time to name the obvious realities of being bored, overstimulated or doing it wrong as well as the real dynamics that make it even more challenging like being a single parent, having multiple kids, having a chronic illness, and being neurodivergent or just being under so much stress. IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED... Why we believe it’s a crime that your mental health as a parent is not a consideration with most expert advice of what’s best for kidsHow 1:1 time prevents negative behaviorsThe critical components to make sure play together ACTUALLY fills their cupDON'T MISS- Our beef with playing "The Floor Is Lava" :) // MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE// Sara's previous episodes: Ep. 37- Talking about Hard Things - April 13th, 2021 Ep. 51 - Kids’ Mental Health at Home - October 26th, 2021 Time Timer Apps // CONNECT WITH SARA OLSHER // Website: MightyandBright.com Instagram:  @mightyandbrightco SPECIAL TIME CARDS: https://mightyandbright.com/products/special-time-cards Enter code: failingmotherhood for 10% off I believe in you + I'm cheering you on. Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta. Apply to work together: parentingwholeheartedly.com/Apply Support the show*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologetic www.parentingwholeheartedly.com