Simple Families | Parenting + Minimalism show

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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  • Artist: Denaye Barahona
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 SFP 80: How should I handle a clingy baby? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:47

Most babies go through a stage with separation anxiety. Even though it’s a normal development stage, it can be hard on both mom and baby. In today’s episode, we discuss how to handle a clingy baby and still get the things we need to do done.

 SFP 79: SPECIAL EPISODE: How can I reduce the mental load? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:58

The mental load in motherhood is overwhelming. In today’s special episode, we are discussing why this matters and what we can do about it. Denaye also introduces a simple, 4-step plan to begin peeling back the layers. Want to starting unpacking the mental load together, join us!

 SFP 78: How can we start enjoying our child more? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:44

It’s very easy to get overwhelmed by parenting a high-needs child. Today I discuss my top recommendation for understanding and improving challenging behavior.

 SFP 78: How can we start enjoying our child more? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:44

It’s very easy to get overwhelmed by parenting a high-needs child. Today I discuss my top recommendation for understanding and improving challenging behavior.

 SPF 77: What are your thoughts on the term “good boy/good girl”? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:11

Sometimes we get into the habit of saying certain things to our kids–but maybe we need to reassess our words. Today we are discussing the reference to being a “good girl” or a “good boy”.

 SPF 77: What are your thoughts on the term “good boy/good girl”? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:11

Sometimes we get into the habit of saying certain things to our kids–but maybe we need to reassess our words. Today we are discussing the reference to being a “good girl” or a “good boy”.

 SFP 76: How do you handle food sharing? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:19

I don’t really recommend food sharing. In today’s episode, I discuss why.

 SFP 76: How do you handle food sharing? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:19

I don’t really recommend food sharing. In today’s episode, I discuss why.

 SFP 75: Does my kid eat too much? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:45

Today we are discussing how to manage hunger and weight in early childhood.

 SFP 75: Does my kid eat too much? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:45

Today we are discussing how to manage hunger and weight in early childhood.

 SPF 74: How can I find a middle ground with other caregivers? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:08

In today’s episode we discuss collaborating with your child’s caregivers. I lay out some specific communication strategies that I use and give you an example of a personal situation I am facing right now.

 SPF 74: How can I find a middle ground with other caregivers? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:08

In today’s episode we discuss collaborating with your child’s caregivers. I lay out some specific communication strategies that I use and give you an example of a personal situation I am facing right now.

 SPF 73: How do you handle friends who have different parenting styles? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:05

Parenting can be divisive when it comes to friendship. Today we discuss what happens when two friends parent differently, including what to do…and what not to do.    

 SPF 73: How do you handle friends who have different parenting styles? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:05

Parenting can be divisive when it comes to friendship. Today we discuss what happens when two friends parent differently, including what to do…and what not to do.    

 SFP 72: When should my kid “know better”? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:33

In today’s episode we are talking about “when kids should just know better.” I explain why I don’t really like this phrase and a new way to look at these situations.

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