Podcast appearances and mentions of denaye barahona

In episode 222, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf welcomes Denaye Barahona, Ph.D., LCSW of the Simple Families podcast to chat about simple family meals and mealtime with children, from a child psychologist's (and mother's!) perspective.   Denaye hears quite a bit about meal time and food in her work.  The idea of coming together at the table can help foster relationships and well-being, provided the family circumstances and season of life allow for it.  Sometimes, however, the dream of family mealtime doesn't necessarily match reality.  Where you're at in life, plus children's personalities, often determine how families gather at dinner, and this can also be unpredictable.  Denaye suggests finding a different way to connect with your kids if meal time isn't fostering togetherness in your family.   The Prep Dish service and prep-ahead approach has worked well for Denaye and her family, especially with support in the meal prep either from her husband or their nanny.  She often will use the Super Fast menu and not always complete the prep day work ahead of time.  Denaye also finds that choosing 2 meals from the menu and doubling them for the family's meals during the week is the ultimate minimalist hack!   Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepdish/   Resources mentioned in this podcast: Get your free trial at prepdish.com/mpm for two weeks of free meal plans! Episode 338 of Simple Families: The Family Dinner  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-family-dinner/id1202569587?i=1000598521446 Simple Families: https://simplefamilies.com/ IG: @Simple_families

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2094: Denaye Barahona, contributing to Erica Layne's site, shares insightful reflections on the pressures of modern parenthood, urging parents to embrace simplicity over the relentless pursuit of perfection. Barahona, drawing from her own transformation from a "Know-It-All" to a "Do-It-All" parent, highlights the importance of letting go of certain pressures for the benefit of both parents and their children, advocating for a parenting approach that fosters growth, development, and independence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ericalayne.co/pressures-parents-can-let-go/ Quotes to ponder: "Once you let go of all the extra baggage, you will see that your children will thrive. Because less is more, even when it comes to parenting." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denaye Barahona with No Sidebar talks about slow living with children Episode 1950: Slow Living with Children by Denaye Barahona with NoSidebar on Embracing the Gray Area of Parenting No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul.  The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/slow-living-with-children/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been wanting to minimize the clutter and simplify your life, we have a podcast episode that's going to hit today! We are speaking with Denaye Barahona who has her Ph.D. in child development, is a licensed clinical social worker, and a mom of two. She shares her own journey when it comes to decluttering and simplifying her life. Denaye brings in the research side of things to help coach parents to adjust and eliminate the shame around feeling inadequate as a parent when you can't say yes to everything.Struggle with all the “stuff” that comes along with raising kids? Denaye gives us her top three strategies for coping with clutter and simplifying our physical spaces. She explains how when the space around us is peaceful, it puts our minds at ease as well.Denaye's Podcast: Simple Families The PodcastDenaye's Website: www.simplefamilies.comSponsor: 10% off at BETTERHELP: http://betterhelp.com/herselfSponsor: $150 off at Ice Barrel with code ‘HERSELF': www.icebarrel.com/herselfLet's connect!HERSELF SHOP: https://herself-podcast-favorites.myshopify.comHERSELF PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/herselfpodcastHERSELF INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/herselfpodcastMEET AMY: http://instagram.com/ameskieferMEET ABBY: http://instagram.com/abbyrosegreenThis episode was produced and edited by @pivotballchange.

So that's a loaded title, but I think most of us can relate to an overwhelmed mind, which constantly thought switches, leading to more distraction. Psychologist, author, and podcast host of Simple Families, Denaye Barahona, PhD, unpacks it all for us, offering practical strategies to reduce our mental load and bring our minds to a place of awareness.

Do you ever find your brain spiraling with endless to-dos? Or feel overwhelmed by all the toys and mess around you? Many moms struggle with both physical and mental clutter, juggling responsibilities, worries, and labor in the home. But with the right strategies, we can declutter our homes and our minds, bringing some calm back into the chaos of motherhood.   Today, I'm joined by therapist Denaye Barahona, host of the Simple Families Podcast, to discuss the intersection of clutter and mental health.   Show Notes: http://bit.ly/3E18zV6  Book a Free 15 min Consult with a mom therapist: momwell.com  Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell  Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter  Register for one of our popular workshops and courses: momwell.com/shop  

This week, we're featuring an episode from a podcast you should check out. Simple Families, hosted by Denaye Barahona, is a parenting podcast that offers solutions for living well with children. In this show, Denaye focuses on child behavior, positive parenting, family wellness, and decreasing the mental load. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Your ‘living' room should be a place of joy, meaning and purpose, not a ‘dying' room, a source of pain and dread.” In this week's episode, Jill and Nick jump back into their Simplification series discussing the topic of the LIVING ROOM. They dive into the four P's of their living room, discussing the Purpose of the space, what they've Purged, how they Prep the space, and of course how they use it for Play.  Enjoy your walk, commute or however you consume podcasts and thanks for hanging out with us!   RESOURCES Blog Post: The Importance of Simplifying Your Living Area   QUOTE OF THE DAY "Our aim is to create a home that is lovely, but functional; safe, but accessible; filled with essentials, but embraces white space." ~ Denaye Barahona, Happy Simple Parenting    TAKE ACTION CHALLENGE Make your living room LIVEable and fun.    FOLLOW US Website: simplifiedkhaos.com Instagram: @simplified.khaos Jillian: @nourishthemessy Nick: @nicksimplified   CONTACT US Email: simplifiedkhaospodcast@gmail.com   MUSIC Night Owl by Broke for Free: http://brokeforfree.com/

This is a surprise mini-episode as part of a fun new series I am going to be doing once a month where I introduce you to other wonderful podcasts that might bless and benefit your life.  These shows are all produced by or part of the podcast network that I am apart of, Cloud10 Media. It has been so rewarding for me to collaborate with other podcasters who are working hard to get their important messages out into the world.  The show I am featuring today is a podcast that I love called Simple Families, which I have been listening to for several years. The host Denaye Barahona is a mother of two who also has a PhD in child psychology, so as she says in her podcast intro, "you're going to hear conversations that are based in research but more importantly real life."  Simple Families is a podcast for parents who are seeking a simpler, more intentional life, covering topics such as minimalism with kids, positive parenting, family wellness, and decreasing the mental load. For today's mini-episodes, I hand-picked an excerpt from Denaye's show to air for you so you could get a taste of her work, and it comes from a recent episode she aired titled "Raising Critical Thinkers" with guest Julie Bogart. There was a segment in that conversation that struck me to the core, all about how important it is to allow people in our families, including our own children, to have different beliefs from us and to know that they are still deeply loved, valued, and HOME when they are with us.  You are going to want to  listen to every word of this excerpt from the Simple Families podcast and then head on over to Denaye's feed to listen to the entire episode! **Listen to the full episode here, and subscribe to Simple Families here.  **Also check out Denaye's guest appearance on 3 in 30 here  and Rachel's guest appearance on Simple Families here!

Dr. Barahona is a family coach, author, and the host of the Simple Families Podcast. Her work has been featured on Netflix, Real Simple Magazine, The Today Show, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and many more. For the past 15 years, she's had the experience of partnering with parents in search of a more harmonious life with kids.  Her doctorate is in Child Development with a research focus on family wellness. She also holds a bachelor's and master's degree in Clinical Social Work with a focus on child and family practice. Dr. Barahona is also a parent in the trenches with two young children herself. During the second part of the show, Dr. Robin talks to Caitlin White, who is the Behavioral Specialists for Youth at the YMCA in Kansas City. She shares why they are helping kids regulate their bigger emotions in groups with peers. She also shares the ways kids are struggling to readapt being in big groups again, and some tips that can help kids feel more grounded in their daily routine. Memorable Quotes: “As the parent in the home, I am the thermostat. I'm setting the temperature for the people around me.” “This idea of minimalism can feel very finite. It can feel very predetermined. Like, you get to this point and you're a minimalist. Most people would walk into my home and be shocked to find out that we're minimalist because it looks just like everybody else's home.” “When our amygdala is overreacting and our thinking brain isn't functioning, well, then we're not saying the things we want to be saying. We're not staying as calm as we want to be staying. So, I think that as parents, when we ourselves are taking care of ourselves and we can maintain our own calm, we can be more intentional in the interactions that we have with our kids.” “So, I think that it's really the heartbeat of our existence, being connected to other humans. And in many ways, when it comes to kids, it is the biggest influence on their behavior.” “We see some kids struggling with big emotional reactions, even to smaller things that weren't previously a big deal such as parents dropping off, siblings being split out of groups, or things not going their way.” “A kid's routine should always include some downtime, even if that's sitting with them at the end of the day and reflecting on things.” What You'll Learn: Tips and tricks for parents to find mental clarity. Why the YMCA is the biggest childcare centers in Kansas City What S.M.A.R.T. Connections is at the YMCA and how it helps parents and kids together This Episode Includes: Denaye earned a doctorate in child development but in her twenties realized how little she knew about the growing up process. Her goal is to teach parents more about this process so they can build empathy and patience with their children. Denaye started the Simple Families podcast five years ago to help pursue that goal. The mental load that Denaye talks about is made up of expectations from her childhood and things she saw modeled in society and other families. Most people think the mental load is all about the tasks they need to accomplish, but it also includes their fears and worries. The first step to reduce the mental load is to do a brain dump for an hour of everything you're thinking about. The next step is to categorize those ideas into execution, planning, and worry piles. A lot of people are amazed when most of the ideas end up in the worry pile. There are certain people out there that have a higher tolerance for clutter, and these are people who have baseline lower levels of anxiety and aren't quite as bothered by their environment and their surroundings. On the other hand, some people are more bothered by clutter and can't tolerate it as much. Denaye uses a red, yellow, green, and blue chart where you name your zone based on a color. The color you choose relates to how able you are to tolerate clutter. When you are a parent, you set the tone for your family. That's why it's so important to know your zone and be able to manage it. A clear mindset helps parents because they can use their thinking brain to react and remain calm with their children. Denaye shares the example of how her family uses a visual calendar to set the schedule for the day with her kids. She says now her children draw their own visual calendars when they have days off from school. In terms of connection, Denaye believes that the less connected you are to someone the more negative feelings that will arise. Whereas, if you are more connected the opposite is true. Regulating your emotions is a new way to help those struggling with mental health, which has been found to help you stay true to yourself. Why routines and rituals help create connection because this avoids anxiety and stress in our lives. Three Takeaways From Today's Episode: Practice a brain dump for yourself. Spend one hour writing down every thought that's in your head. Categorize those ideas into the three different piles: execution, planning, and worry. Consider how you can let go of some of the worries you're holding on to so you can gain mental clarity. Mentioned In The Episode: Denaye Barahona The Simple Families Podcast Johann Harri Kansas City YMCA Kansas City YMCA Facebook

Today I'm chatting with Denaye Barahona of Simple Families! We talk all about her new book, Simple, Happy Parenting, and what that means played out in everyday life. I especially love our chat about what it looks like to holistically take care of the wellness of our entire family, starting with ourselves.  Things we talk about: -Denaye's work with Simple Families -Her new book, Simple, Happy Parenting -Her Simple Manifesto -Positive discipline/positive parenting -Taking care of the family unit and prioritizing your own happiness as a parent.    Links: Order the book: Simple, Happy Parenting!!! Denaye's Instagram Simple Families Website Minimalish on Instagram

Power struggles in parenting are a normal, daily occurrence, but they can get downright exhausting. Our guest Denaye Barahona is a Mama with a doctorate degree in Child Development; her perspectives are grounded in research, but more importantly real life. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/232-power-struggles Episode sponsors: Public Goods: Use the code 3IN30 to receive $15 off your first order. BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! -Announcement!- Flecks of Gold journals are on sale for $5 off now through Mother's Day! This would be the perfect gift for yourself or another mom you love. Get an additional 10% off with code 3IN30. ***  

In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast, we'll discuss simplicity in parenting and how living with less impacts our whole family.Denaye Barahona, author and podcaster, shares her wisdom with us around simple parenting. We discuss many important topics and shed light on letting go of what is expected and just slowing down. As you listen to this episode, choose one tip to focus on this week and gradually add more as you are able. In this episode of The Simple Home Podcast Denaye will teach you how and why it's so important to let go and live with less.You'll learn why kids need less stuff and less stuff on their schedules.You'll learn how to parent with less fear.You'll learn how to get kids involved in day to day household chores and when to get started.We'll talk about the importance of unstructured play and how to make it happen.Plus lots more!Links From This EpisodeAt Home With Kids ResourcesThe Simple Home ResetWebsite: https://www.simplefamilies.comPodcast: Simple Families: https://simplefamilies.com/category/podcast/Book: Simple Happy ParentingIf you'd like to hang out more and stay motivated in between episodes, come join my free Facebook community. It's full of like minded people who are working hard to simplify their lives too! This work is easier done in community than by yourself so come over and join us!If this episode inspired you in some way, please take a minute to leave a rating and review on itunes. Use this link, click the 5 starts, and write a short review of the show! 

Dr. Denaye Barahona is a loving wife and mama of two. She partners with families to tackle the challenges of raising children. Denaye is a minimalist who claims to be a decluttering expert (don't let her near your closet). She loves to travel, talk about health and wellness, and give unsolicited advice. She has been featured on the likes of The Today Show, Real Simple, Netflix, The Wall Street Journal, and numerous other media outlets. Denaye holds a Ph.D. in Child Development and is a Clinical Social Worker with a specialty in child and family practice.Denaye Barahona, @simple_families on IG, podcast available anywhere, Support the show (https://pod.fan/the-dude-therapist)

Parenting gifted and twice exceptional children can bring an entire host of fears and guilt, when our children are struggling or not typically developing. In this episode of The Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Denaye Barahona, Ph.D. We discuss our shared experience as moms coupled, with our expertise in supporting neurodiverse children. We consider the importance and gift of authentically accepting our kids as they truly are.

Denaye Barahona, Ph.D., discusses her new book Simple Happy Parenting with Matt.

Motherhood can feel a wee bit exhausting at times. With all there is to do and manage, finding the space to enjoy our kids can be nearly impossible. That's why I find such value in today's conversation with Denaye Barahona. She gives amazing insight into how to parent with less stuff and less stress. Her practical advice is both easy to listen to and easy to implement into your day to day life. Just like many things in life we often overcomplicate parenting. But when you're deep in the clutter that often comes with kids, the never ending activities and obligations, and the tantrums and boogers, it's hard to see a way out. This episode of The Simple Home Podcast will give you a new perspective and a little more compassion for yourself. Key TakeawaysDenaye shares her journey to helping families live simpler and parent with more joy. We talk about how busyness and clutter can have a negative impact on us and our kids.We discuss the benefits of boredom and getting kids involved in the day to day tasks.Denaye shares her wisdom for us about handling sibling rivalries and so much more. Links from this episodesimplefamilies.comThe Simple Families PodcastThe Mental Unload CourseSimple Happy Parenting Book Find this episode of The Simple Home Podcast and others you’ll love on your favorite podcast player, iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and TuneIn! Remember to subscribe on your favorite podcast player so you don’t miss an episode.

Denaye Barahona with No Sidebar shares how to parent like a minimalist. Episode 475: How to Parent Like a Minimalist by Denaye Barahona with No Sidebar on Parenting Techniques & Lessons No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/minimalist-parenting/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denaye Barahona with No Sidebar shares how to parent like a minimalist. Episode 475: How to Parent Like a Minimalist by Denaye Barahona with No Sidebar on Parenting Techniques & Lessons No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here: https://nosidebar.com/minimalist-parenting/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com & in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts

Joshua and Ryan discuss how to handle pressure from family members with author and podcaster Denaye Barahona. Listen to “Maximal” episodes of The Minimalists Private Podcast exclusively at patreon.com/theminimalists

Joshua & Ryan discuss simple families, minimalist parenting, and traveling with a family with author and podcaster Denaye Barahona, and they answer the following questions: How do I reach a compromise with my partner regarding the quantity of our children’s toys? (01:09) How do I help my children adopt minimalism in spite of the societal pressure encouraging them to acquire all of the latest and greatest things? (15:04) How do I help my children cultivate values focused on relationships, contribution, and experiences, rather than the acquisition of material items? (19:08) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Support The Minimalists: minimalists.com/support

This week, I am bringing you my interview with Denaye Barahona. Denaye is host of the Simple Families Podcast and is author of the new book Simple Happy Parenting. Her refreshing approach to minimalism and parenting is professional yet warm. She believes in a holistic approach to helping the whole family; living well through cultivating a healthy relationship with yourself, family and home. I’ve enjoyed listening to her podcast over the last several years and can’t wait to talk with her today about the idea of ‘less-is-more’ when parenting. We discuss: A definition of simple, happy parenting How do we step away from a skittish mindset and move towards a more free, relaxed relationship with our children? Some would argue: “Isn’t our job to protect our children from any difficulties that are in our control?” How would you respond? Is the 'less-is-more' parenting approach only a trend? How we can parent with a ‘less-is-more’ mentality when it comes to: Food/Mealtimes Free play at home Manners Sleep Playground School The Outdoors Find all the resources mentioned in this show: Show Notes for EP80: Less-Is-More Parenting with Denaye Barahona Or, click here to get the show notes emailed to your inbox each week. Let’s keep the conversation going on our Facebook page or Instagram!

Today I'm chatting with Denaye Barahona of Simple Families! We talk all about her new book, Simple, Happy Parenting, and what that means played out in everyday life. I especially love our chat about what it looks like to holistically take care of the wellness of our entire family, starting with ourselves.  Things we talk about: -Denaye's work with Simple Families -Her new book, Simple, Happy Parenting -Her Simple Manifesto -Positive discipline/positive parenting -Taking care of the family unit and prioritizing your own happiness as a parent.    Links: Preorder the book: Simple, Happy Parenting!!! Denaye's Instagram Simple Families Website Minimalish on Instagram NEW Minimalish Facebook Group Simplify in Six Challenge Care of - plus use coupon code coupon SIMPLE25 for 25% off  

Tiffany Dufu frequently states that her life’s work is advancing women and girls, and her resume is certainly good proof of that. She has worked to increase women’s representation in government by serving as president of The White House Project, was a founding member of Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In initiative, and most recently founded The Cru—a peer coaching service for women looking to jumpstart their careers.In 2017, Tiffany wrote “Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less” which is an inspiring part-memoir, part-manual about how after she became a mother, she learned to let go of outside expectations in order to achieve what was most important to her. The book has received high praise from numerous outlets including The New York Times Book Review, as well as from prominent feminists like Anne-Marie Slaughter and Gloria Steinem. In this episode, Liz and Tiffany talk about how Tiffany learned to “drop the ball” and define for herself what makes her a good mother, daughter, wife, and career woman.After their conversation, hear Denaye Barahona read her essay, “Less really is more: How to parent like a minimalist,” from her blog, Simple Families.The Motherly Podcast is hosted by Liz Tenety and produced by Micaela Heck and Samantha Gattsek. Music by The Blue Dot Sessions. Thanks to our sponsor, Prudential.

Hunter talks to Denaye Barahona about Simplify in the Family. Do you ever feel like your stuff is stressing you out? Well, you’re right. Our stuff is taking a toll on our mental health and on our parenting. Today’s guest, Denaye Barahona of Simple Families, will help you start to get a handle on the clutter. Hear how she got rid of 90% of her closet! Get inspired to simplify for you and for your children. Some big takeaways from this episode include: 1. Research shows that clutter causes stress and anxiety in adults 2. The question to ask to know whether it should stay or go 3. Overwhelm and too much stuff impacts our parenting for the worse Denaye Barahona is a loving wife, mama of two and host of the Simple Families podcast where it’s all about living well by developing a healthy relationship with yourself, your family, and your home. Find out more about Denaye at https://www.simplefamilies.com/ Fan of the Mindful Mama Podcast? Support it by leaving a quick review -----> Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher (or wherever you listen!) ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches overstressed moms on how to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in yoga & mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide, and is the creator of the Mindful Parenting course. Download the audio training, Mindfulness For Moms (The Superpower You Need) for free! It's at mindfulmomguide.com. Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com.  

Today I’m here with Denaye Barahona Ph.D. talking about minimalism. Denaye is the voice behind Simple Families--a blog, podcast, and community that helps mothers thrive through simple living. We go over minimalism, parenting, time, playscape, ownership, role modeling, boundaries, and extended family.   Get the full show notes here: www.sageparenting.com/podcast14   Support the Sage Family Podcast here: www.patreon.com/sagefamily

Visit www.highsandlowspodcast.com for show notes, including clickable links. Denaye Barahona is a Mother and a Wife living outside of NYC, she runs the site www.simpliefamilies.com as well as hosts the Simple Families Podcast, where she aims to convince you that simple really is smart. Denaye has a personal and professional passion for helping women thrive in motherhood. Her Ph.D. is in Child Development and she is also a Clinical Social Worker with a specialty in Child and Family Practice. She followed that up with a Post-Grad Certificate in Behavior Analysis of Children. Denaye advocates for taking a holistic approach to helping the whole family stay well: physical, emotional, and relational. That means living well by developing a healthy relationship with yourself, your family, and your home.Denaye is watching: Silicone Valley & The Good PlaceReading: The Minimalist Kitchen by Melissa Coleman & The Reggio WayLoving: The app called ThingsEating: Grain Free Granola from Thrive MarketDenaye also mentions another great book during our chat called This Is Where You Belong by Melody Warnick. You can listen to her podcast chat about this here. You can listen to this podcast over on iTunes as Highs and Lows Podcast as well as on Google Play for android users. Also available on Stitcher. You can find Highs and Lows Podcast over on Instagram as highsandlowspodcastYou can e-mail Jennifer over at highsandlowspodcast@gmail.com or click "contact" on the website www.highsandlowspodcast.com

Visit www.highsandlowspodcast.com for show notes, including clickable links. Denaye Barahona is a Mother and a Wife living outside of NYC, she runs the site www.simpliefamilies.com as well as hosts the Simple Families Podcast, where she aims to convince you that simple really is smart. Denaye has a personal and professional passion for helping women thrive in motherhood. Her Ph.D. is in Child Development and she is also a Clinical Social Worker with a specialty in Child and Family Practice. She followed that up with a Post-Grad Certificate in Behavior Analysis of Children. Denaye advocates for taking a holistic approach to helping the whole family stay well: physical, emotional, and relational. That means living well by developing a healthy relationship with yourself, your family, and your home.Denaye is watching: Silicone Valley & The Good PlaceReading: The Minimalist Kitchen by Melissa Coleman & The Reggio WayLoving: The app called ThingsEating: Grain Free Granola from Thrive MarketDenaye also mentions another great book during our chat called This Is Where You Belong by Melody Warnick. You can listen to her podcast chat about this here. You can listen to this podcast over on iTunes as Highs and Lows Podcast as well as on Google Play for android users. Also available on Stitcher. You can find Highs and Lows Podcast over on Instagram as highsandlowspodcastYou can e-mail Jennifer over at highsandlowspodcast@gmail.com or click "contact" on the website www.highsandlowspodcast.com

There's nothing simple about figuring out how to be a parent, but our guest, Denaye Barahona, has created an online community geared toward simplifying our approach to raising our kids. This week, the discussion is all about how to create a fuller life for yourself and your kids through the pursuit of less. Visit www.angelawagnercoaching.com for the full show notes and amazing blog post as well as how to connect with our amazing guest.

Simplifying your own life is one thing, but we all know things start getting challenging when we bring our kids and family into the equation. Today I chat with Denaye Barahona about all things to simplify your family. As a Clinical Social Worker with a specialty in Child and Family Practice and a Ph.D. in Child Development, Denaye is also the voice behind the information packed website simplefamilies.com We dive into many topics in this episode as Denaye and I talk about simplifying your family in terms of clutter, letting go of difficult items, Denaye’s brilliant Toy Detox Program and the difference between open and closed toys, and not over scheduling our lives and our children’s lives. We also chat about how kids learn from their parents, positive discipline in the household and the “first then” principal (works wonders), building confidence in our kids by stepping back and not hovering, and one of my favourites—family meal time. If you have difficulties with food and your little ones eating you might want to try how Denaye feeds her children. Denaye is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to simplifying your family and this is an episode full of great tips and ideas touching on many different topics. I hope you enjoy x www.liveimmediately.com

Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. Episode 451: Why Kids Need Minimalism by Denaye Barahona with Becoming Minimalist (Simple Families & Minimalist Children). The original post is located here: http://www.becomingminimalist.com/kids-need-minimalism Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! This episode is proudly sponsored by FreshBooks! Get your free unrestricted month of access (no credit card required) by visiting: FreshBooks.com/living

Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. Episode 451: Why Kids Need Minimalism by Denaye Barahona with Becoming Minimalist (Simple Families & Minimalist Children). The original post is located here: http://www.becomingminimalist.com/kids-need-minimalism Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! This episode is proudly sponsored by FreshBooks! Get your free unrestricted month of access (no credit card required) by visiting: FreshBooks.com/living

Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. Episode 451: Why Kids Need Minimalism by Denaye Barahona with Becoming Minimalist (Simple Families & Minimalist Children). The original post is located here: http://www.becomingminimalist.com/kids-need-minimalism Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! This episode is proudly sponsored by FreshBooks! Get your free unrestricted month of access (no credit card required) by visiting: FreshBooks.com/living --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/optimal-living-daily/support

Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands. BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it. Episode 451: Why Kids Need Minimalism by Denaye Barahona with Becoming Minimalist (Simple Families & Minimalist Children). The original post is located here: http://www.becomingminimalist.com/kids-need-minimalism Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices