Simple Families | Parenting + Minimalism
Summary: Simple Families offers solutions for living well with children. In this show, we focus on minimalism with kids, positive parenting, family wellness and decreasing the mental load. As a Mama with a doctorate in Child Development, Denaye’s perspectives are grounded in research, but more importantly real life.
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Podcasts:
It can be hard to listen to our kids compare themselves to others. Today, we are discussing “social graces” in young childhood and how to support children through this challenge.
It can be hard to listen to our kids compare themselves to others. Today, we are discussing “social graces” in young childhood and how to support children through this challenge.
In today’s episode we discuss hand-me-downs. It can be hard/awkward to refuse a generous offer from a family member or friend–so today we talk about doing it graciously. We also discuss best tips for keeping a kid’s wardrobe simple.
In today’s episode we discuss hand-me-downs. It can be hard/awkward to refuse a generous offer from a family member or friend–so today we talk about doing it graciously. We also discuss best tips for keeping a kid’s wardrobe simple.
Rowdy play can be scary for parents to watch, but this type of play has huge benefits for our kids. In today’s episode we are discussing the benefits of horseplay.
Rowdy play can be scary for parents to watch, but this type of play has huge benefits for our kids. In today’s episode we are discussing the benefits of horseplay.
Keeping kids on a schedule while traveling is difficult. In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of children getting good sleep–regardless of where they are lying their heads.
Keeping kids on a schedule while traveling is difficult. In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of children getting good sleep–regardless of where they are lying their heads.
Today we are talking about Lego overload and how to contain it all. We also discuss great toys for older kids. LINKS: The Toy Detox
Today we are talking about Lego overload and how to contain it all. We also discuss great toys for older kids. LINKS: The Toy Detox
In today’s episode, we discuss how to manage kids who don’t like to be contained: whether it be in the carseat, the shopping cart, or the stroller. Today’s sponsor: KIND snacks [more details here]
In today’s episode, we discuss how to manage kids who don’t like to be contained: whether it be in the carseat, the shopping cart, or the stroller. Today’s sponsor: KIND snacks [more details here]
Today we are discussing options for first bikes. I explain my personal favorites and a little about my distaste for powerwheels. LINKS: * Amish Bike (Valley Road Wood Works) * Wishbone 3 in 1 Bike (affiliate) * Ybike (for babies-affiliate)
Today we are discussing options for first bikes. I explain my personal favorites and a little about my distaste for powerwheels. LINKS: * Amish Bike (Valley Road Wood Works) * Wishbone 3 in 1 Bike (affiliate) * Ybike (for babies-affiliate)
When you ask your kid to do something and they have their own agenda…it can be so frustrating. Today we are discussing how to move things along when a little one is filibustering the day. LINKS: * More about my big move * The Cooperation Mini-Course
