Hi! I’m Michelle Gardner. I’m a devoted wife and mom of two beautiful (and opinionated) toddler girls, the face behind Sensory Kids Play! on YouTube and your ‘Parent through Play’ educator certified in ECE Development.

I’m overwhelmed, overstimulated and over exhausted. Raise your coffee mug if you’re here with me.

Welcome!

I created the Parent Through Play Formula because as moms, we don’t need more pressure - we need a plan. We want to connect with our kids, keep a clean house and drink our coffee while it’s still hot. And maybe shake off a bit of that mom guilt at the end of the day.

I invite you to join me on this parenting journey, where ice cream for breakfast is okay (sometimes), screentime is survival (in moderation) and dedicated time with your children is essential (always).

I know that it’s not easy to tune out the noise, or hang up that mental do-not-disturb sign. Undivided attention is a fairytale these days while to-do lists and distractions are the reality. I get it, but to a child, your time is the only thing that matters, and playing with your kids shouldn’t feel like a chore. So let’s make that time enjoyable. Let’s learn to play again. Let’s make those key moments with our kids count, because we’re all just trying to do our God damn best.

We’re in this together, mamas.