WELCOME TO THE PLAYROOM CHRONICLES PODCAST

A podcast for parents who are done blaming the screen and ready to fix the toy problem

The Playroom Chronicles podcast is the parenting podcast about toys and play that parents have been looking for is a short, expert-driven show for parents who want practical answers, not parenting lectures. Each episode runs under 20 minutes and covers one thing: how to use toys and play to raise kids who are more engaged, more independent, and honestly a lot less bored. Hosted by Charlene DeLoach, a toy industry expert and mom with over 25 years of experience, this is the podcast that starts where every other screen time conversation stops.

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What the Playroom Chronicles podcast is about


Most parenting podcasts talk about screen time or focus on behavior, emotions, and child development. Very few talk about toys at all. And none of them look at toys the way Playroom Chronicles does, as the actual solution to boredom, screen dependence, and disconnected play. Every episode is built around one core belief: when kids have the right toys, used the right way, they play independently, creatively, and without being asked twice. Charlene brings her toy industry expertise into every episode, covering everything from which toys are actually worth buying to how to use the ones already collecting dust in your playroom. On this parenting podcast about toys and play, you will not find unboxing content or brand cheerleading here. Just honest, experienced advice from someone who has spent decades inside the toy industry and still chose to be on your side.


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Who this podcast is for:

Your kid stands in a room full of toys and still says they are bored. You tried toy rotation and it made things worse. Your child spots a screen the second they walk in the door and nothing else compares. You have stood in a toy aisle completely overwhelmed, picked something that looked great, and watched it collect dust after one play session. If any of that sounds familiar, you are in the right place.

What listeners are saying:

  • “Finally, a mom that is not just selling toys but selling the concept of why toys matter. Such a freshing podcast and love all the ideas! “(Tracey/S. Carolina)


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toys, GIVE THE TOYS A NEW life

Frequently asked questions about the Playroom Chronicles podcast


  • What is the Playroom Chronicles podcast about? The Playroom Chronicles podcast is a parenting podcast about toys and play that helps parents solve the real reason kids reach for screens.: the wrong toys, used the wrong way. Each episode offers practical, expert advice on independent play, toy selection, and screen-free strategies for families with kids of all ages.
  • How long are the episodes? Most episodes run between 10 and 20 minutes, making them easy to fit into a school drop-off, a walk, or a lunch break.
  • Is this podcast good for parents of kids with sensory or neurodivergent needs? Yes. Charlene has specific expertise in neurodivergent play and regularly covers toy and play strategies that work for kids with sensory sensitivities, ADHD, and other neurodivergent profiles.
  • Where can I listen to the Playroom Chronicles podcast? The Playroom Chronicles podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Amazon Music. It is also available as a video podcast on YouTube. New episodes drop every other week.
  • How is this podcast different from other parenting podcasts? Most parenting podcasts focus on screen time, behavior, emotions, and child development. Very few talk about toys at all. Playroom Chronicles is the only podcast that treats toys as the actual solution to boredom, screen dependence, and disconnected play. That distinction changes everything about the advice you will hear.