Simple Families Podcast: Parenting | Simple Living | Minimalism | Purposeful Life with Kids + Family
Summary: The Simple Families Podcast is a Q&A style show that offers solutions to living well with children and family. The host, Denaye Barahona, helps women to thrive in motherhood. Each episode will address a reader's question on topics such as: choosing the best toys, getting kids to eat their vegetables, decluttering, taking the mystery out of child behavior + child development, and aspiring towards a "less is more" way of life. Simple Families inspires simple living through a minimalist lifestyle and purposeful parenting approach. Learn more at simplefamilies.com
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- Artist: Denaye Barahona : Motherhood Coach, Intentional Parent, Minimalism
- Copyright: Copyright of Denaye Barahona 2017
Podcasts:
On the podcast today I am explaining the best timing for potty training–and it might not be what you think. SHOW NOTES/LINKS * My favorite tips and tools for potty training * The “Oh Crap” Book
Separation anxiety has a way of making us feel very loved and very crazy. We are talking more about this on the podcast today.
In today’s episode we are discussing about “back talk”. I give you my best strategies for handling it and some tips to keep in mind.
Today we are discussing the best way to get your kid’s on board for clean up. SHOW NOTES/LINKS: The Toy Detox The Cooperation Mini-Course
In today’s episode I am discussing the pros and cons of enrolling a young child in classes.
You don’t need to do a lot of arts and crafts activities to meet your kid’s needs. In today’s episode, I am discussing why this is. SHOW NOTES/LINKS: Why I Don’t Do Pinterest-Worthy Activities With My Kids IDEAS FOR LESS-MESS ARTS + CRAFTS Dry erase crayons Paint in the bathtub Bath crayons Stickers Felt board Water Wow
Independent play can be difficult to teach to toddlers. In today’s episode, we talk about how to encourage this type of play and the benefits.
You don’t need a separate play room for your kids–having the toys in the living space has it’s advantages. In today’s episodes, I will discuss what to keep in mind when combining the living space and the playing space. Show Notes/Links: Our Minimalist Play Room (Video Tour) The Toy Detox How to Declutter the Toys
I hear this time and time again: time-outs don’t work. So why do we keep using them? In this episode we talk about why I don’t recommend time outs for very young children. Cooperation Mini Course
Parents are not referees–it’s important that they realize that early. In today’s episode, we talk about managing competition in sibling relationships.
It’s not always easy to let “things” go. In today’s episode, we discuss how to keep the conversation positive with kids–along with two key questions to ask.
On the podcast today I am answering a question about how to discipline very young children.
Birthday celebrations shouldn’t be complicated—they should be focused on what is important. In today’s episode, I discuss why we should keep celebrations small, intimate, and focused on the needs of the child.
In this episode we discuss switching a child’s bedroom in anticipation of a new sibling. I also talk about making the switch from the crib to a toddler bed.
In today’s episode we are discussing how to repurpose items we have from decluttering.
