Podcasts about simple families

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 2021:  Discover insightful perspectives from seven parents on toy minimalism, as Brian Gardner explores how reducing toy clutter can benefit children's development and family dynamics. Their experiences shed light on fostering creativity, reducing materialism, and enhancing family interactions through a more mindful approach to children's toys. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/toy-minimalism/ Quotes to ponder: "I got rid of the toys because I knew how much my children would gain in the process." "Wise parents [...] limit the number of toys that kids have to play with." Episode references: Simple Families: simplefamilies.com The Art of Simple: theartofsimple.net Becoming Minimalist: becomingminimalist.com The Minimalist Mom: theminimalistmom.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to an exciting episode all about weighted blankets! We've got two fabulous guests on board today, Dr. Janet Kennedy and Dr. Kathrin Hamm.Dr. Kathrin Hamm is the brilliant creator of a weighted blanket line, Bearaby. Her struggle with chronic insomnia drove her to seek a better solution. She created a revolutionary weighted blanket crafted from breathable cotton, ensuring ultimate comfort and temperature control (and it looks beautiful!). Dr. Janet Kennedy delves into the science behind the effectiveness of weighted blankets.Discover this game-changing blanket and how it can be your perfect sleep companion. Sweet dreams await!BIO:Dr. Kathrin Hamm, CEO and Founder of Bearaby, the leading home wellness and sustainable weighted blanket brand. Specifically, I'd love for you to consider interviewing her for an upcoming episode,  alongside Janet Kennedy, Ph.D., a Brooklyn-based clinical psychologist, sleep expert and author with two decades of specialized experience treating sleep disorders. Kathrin's is a compelling story: after leaving her role as an economist with the World Bank in 2018 following her own personal struggle with chronic insomnia, she found respite in the science of Deep Touch Pressure, and was able to improve her sleep issues naturally. Growing frustrated when she couldn't find a weighted blanket that checked all of her boxes (breathable, sustainable, stylish), she drained her 401K to create her own. Bearaby's award-winning, sustainable, and first-of-its-kind products include weighted “Napper” blankets, calming “Hugget” pillows, a cooling “Pupper Pod” dog bed, a “Cuddler” body pillow, and most recently, a weighted “Napigan” (cardigan).Alongside, Janet Kennedy, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist and sleep expert with two decades of specialized experience treating sleep disorders. She is the founder of NYC Sleep Doctor and NYC Sleep Consulting LLC, where she provides psychotherapy, coaching and consulting services. Dr. Kennedy is the author of The Good Sleeper: The Essential Guide to Sleep for Your Baby (and You). She is also a sought-after speaker for corporate wellness events (Facebook, Barclays, Lazard, Chanel, Aesop), retail events, and in-house product development events. Dr. Kennedy has been featured on Good Morning America, NY1 News, ABC News, The Tamron Hall Show, Good Day New York, Business Insider, and CBS This Morning; and podcasts such as MomBrain, Secrets of the Most Productive People (Fast Company Magazine), The Upgrade, Reid This Reid That, Raw Beauty Talks, and Simple Families. She has been widely quoted in print and online publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Elle, Parents Magazine, Marie Claire, Self, Shape, Parade, Redbook, and Real Simple. Dr. Kennedy lives with her family in Brooklyn, NY.SHOW NOTES:  

This is the second skills focused episode of the season in which Leslie and Dale talk about the art of apologizing.  Leslie talks about The Three Step Apology and how it evolved into the technique it is today.  Dale shares her journey with apologies and how she went from feeling like apologizing was impossible to finding the power of apologizing as an adult.  She also shares how she went from a blaming child to a responsible adult taking ownership of her behavior. This conversation between mother and daughter, emphasizes the importance of apologizing and the specific parts of an effective apology.  They use examples to illustrate the impact that parents can have by apologizing to their children to model that behavior/skill. For a full transcript of this episode and more information about the host visit https://lesliecohenrubury.com/podcasts/ . You can also follow Leslie's work on Facebook and Instagram. Join the conversation with your own questions and parenting experiences on Is My Child A Monster Parenting Community.Time stamps:4:33 A description of the Three Steps Apology10:45 Why so many adults have difficulty with apologizing16:23 Parents modeling apologies19:50 Children being hard on themselves for making a mistake21:03 Blaming instead of apologizing27:00  Apologies without behavior change lose meaning Leslie-ism:  Children can become responsible adults who know how to apologize when given the space to make mistakes.  Show Note Links:Three Step Apology A description of what the steps are and examples of how to use this skill..I would like to give a shout out to Simple Families podcast where I was a guest talking with Denaya Barahona, Phd. all about exposing our children to things they are afraid of, things that we are afraid of and much more.  Book Reference:  Janis Abrahms Spring How Can I Forgive You? The Courage to Forgive, The Freedom Not to    A well written book with practical advice about the power of forgiveness.  Credits: Is My Child a Monster? is produced by Alletta Cooper, Dale Rubury, and Leslie Cohen-Rubury. Theme music is by L-Ray Music. Public relations is handled by Tink Media. Graphics and Website Design by Brien O'Reilly. Transcriptions by Eric Rubury. A special thanks to everyone who contributes their wisdom and support to make this possible.

A change of seasons often brings a change of pace, and when we approach those changes with some intention we are able to get more out of that time. Michelle dives into the idea of “Expansion and Contraction” as a way of setting rhythms in the summer, a season that can become listless if left to it's own devices. For more on Expansion and Contraction, check out this episode of Simple Families.

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.

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

I'll be honest, cooking and meal planning has never come easy to me. If you've listened to Simple Families for long, you've heard me sing the praises of a meal-planning company called PrepDish and its founder Alison Schaaf. Although this episode of my chat with Alison is not sponsored, I couldn't wait to share more about how the simple tool PrepDish provides, in the form of a weekly PDF, has simplified my life around around family meals. Links from this Episode PrepDish Website (use code FAMILIES for two weeks free) Simple Families Episode 304: Procrastination. SPONSORS Cozy Earth – Get 35% off on Oprah's Favorite sheets and new lounge wear (site wide) using the code SIMPLE at CozyEarth.com. KiwiCo - Get 50% off your 1st month's order & Free Shipping with Code SIMPLE at KiwiCo.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!

In light of the recent tragic events in Texas, I am moving up the interview with Dr. Kate Truitt. I have found Dr. Truitt's method of Havening so simple, yet powerful for managing stress and anxiety. I utilize this self-directed method on myself and have been teaching it to my children. I hope you find it useful as well.  Dr. Kate Truitt is a neuroscientist and clinical psychologist with an M.B.A. in Healthcare Administration and has dedicated her life to advancing the treatment of trauma and stress-related disorders. She leads her flagship organization, Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates, headquartered in Pasadena, CA. She is the CEO of the Trauma Counseling Center (TCC) with offices throughout Los Angeles. Links From This Episode Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrKateTruitt  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.katetruitt  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.katetruitt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKateTruitt SPONSORS Manscaped - Gift for Father's Day. Use Code SIMPLE to receive 20% off, plus FREE shipping. Daily Harvest - Up to $40 off your first box. Use the code SIMPLE Pair Eyewear - 15% off your first purchase of eyewear. Use the code SIMPLE This originally appeared on Simple Families

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

Got questions? Leave them for me on Speakpipe. Today, I am answering five different listener questions. Tune in to learn more about handling screen time, the middle childhood years, getting rid of toys and art, power struggles, and siblings challenges (we've all got 'em!). Links from this Episode Simple Families Podcast Episode 302 & 303: … Q&A with Denaye Read More » The post Q&A with Denaye appeared first on Simple Families.

We all talk to ourselves. For better or worse, our "chatter" or self-talk can have a profound impact on our moods, relationships, and confidence. It's easy to operate on auto-pilot and let these thoughts come and go. But in my conversation with Ethan Kross today, he gives us tools to pump the brakes and shift … Mental Chatter Read More » The post Mental Chatter appeared first on Simple Families.

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

A few times a year, I invite a member of the Simple Families to share their story on the podcast. Today, we are on a journey to simplicity with Meredith Bay-Tyack. Meredith has been a long-time member of the community, but she opening admits that she's very much a work in progress. Meredith applies simplicity … Meredith's Story Read More » The post Meredith's Story appeared first on Simple Families.

In today's world, we are faced with distractions at every turn. It can be hard to focus on the things that matter. In Joshua Becker's new book, he explains that distractions make us feel restless, tired, and unfulfilled. In our conversation today we discuss distractions, envy, and raising kids to live a more intentional life. … Things that Matter Read More » The post Things that Matter appeared first on Simple Families.

Niro Feliciano set out to write the book on happiness...then she realized happiness wasn't even the goal. Today, she joins me to discuss what contentment means and how we can ditch the metrics t0 move towards it. She's a cognitive psychotherapist, mom of 4, and a brand-new author. Links from this Episode Niro's Website This … Contentment Read More » The post Contentment appeared first on Simple Families.

Entrepreneurship and motherhood can seem like an overwhelming combination, but for Nell Shapiro & Stephanie Merks, it has brought them additional joy and purpose. The founders of Kibou are joining me to talk about turning their idea of a minimalistic mom-bag into a business and how they survived, even thrived, during the pandemic. Links from … Entrepreneurship & Motherhood Read More » The post Entrepreneurship & Motherhood appeared first on Simple Families.

Procrastination has been on my mind lately, so I invited an expert, Dr. Tim Pychyl, to dissect and explain the many examples I could list in my life where I find myself delaying tasks that feel important. I was fascinated to learn that not all my delays are considered procrastination, how mindfulness relates to procrastinating, … Procrastination Read More » The post Procrastination appeared first on Simple Families.

Welcome back to Part II of Analog Curious (if you missed Part I, catch it here). In this episode, I continue to explore my analog curiosity and provide some useful ways I have been able to decrease the impact of screen time and social media use. One thing is for sure, I'm a work in … Analog Curious - Part II Read More » The post Analog Curious - Part II appeared first on Simple Families.

If you follow me on social media, you may have noticed that I've been on a bit of a digital detox. Or what I'm calling, being "analog curious". This means I want to know what life feels like relying on technology less. In the past two years, technology has barged its way into all aspects … Analog Curious - Part I Read More » The post Analog Curious - Part I appeared first on Simple Families.

Let's redefine what "bad behavior" in childhood really means. So often, we view challenging behavior as a sign of our own shortcomings as parents, but our episode today explains that most difficult behaviors are actually a neurological response to stress, fear and/or discomfort. What if we could figure out how to manage the behavior by … Body-Brain Parenting Read More » The post Body-Brain Parenting appeared first on Simple Families.

If you (or your loved ones) are living with clutter; trying to make space for connection over content; or moving to a smaller home or retirement community, then you'll love hearing from my friend, Matt Paxton. Matt is an Emmy-nominated hoarding expert and in today's episode he's sharing more about his new book, Keep the … Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff Read More » The post Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff appeared first on Simple Families.

Mothers all over the world have faced similar challenges across generations. Today, I'm chatting with Ana Tajder.  Ana is the host of Thank you, Mama a podcast where she interviews woman from around the world about the lessons they learned from their mothers. Today, I'll be interviewing her about her own mom, who was an awarded Yugoslavian … Thank you, Mama Read More » The post Thank you, Mama appeared first on Simple Families.

Today we are talking about accommodating, especially accommodating anxious behaviors in our kids. Sometimes accommodating is also known as enabling. This happens when an anxious person asks another person in their life to do something specific that relieves their anxiety. Like when your kid is fearful about going to bed and you lay with them … Accommodating Read More » The post Accommodating appeared first on Simple Families.

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! 

Parenthood rarely turns out as we expect. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Rachel Nielson, the host of the podcast 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms.  Rachel is a mother, teacher, and writer. In this episode she's sharing her journey to motherhood. Get in Touch with Rachel: Her Podcast Her Website Instagram The post Idealizations appeared first on Simple Families.

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Many of you listening are moving towards a more intentional approach to parenting, so I know you will enjoy this episode. Mr. Chazz Lewis is one of few male voices in the movement towards more respectful parenting. I'm thrilled that he let me pick his brain on topics like mistakes, cooperation, the parent-child relationship, and … Mr. Chazz Read More » The post Mr. Chazz appeared first on Simple Families.

In today's episode I'm joined by Laura Fenton. Laura is a writer, editor, and the author of The Little Book of Living Small. She and I are chatting about the ways that small living has impacted our lives and what it looks like in practice. Find Laura on Instagram Laura's Book, The Little Book of … Living Small(er) Read More » The post Living Small(er) appeared first on Simple Families.

As the world has grown busier, many of us have moved towards short-form content to get the knowledge and information we desire. Rather than reading a book or listening to a podcast, we want that same information in a tweet, a TikTok, or an Instagram square. That can feel like a firehose of information. But … Firehose Read More » The post Firehose appeared first on Simple Families.

In 10, 20, or even 50 years from now, early parenthood may feel like a blur with a few major bookends that stand out in our memories. What will those bookends be for your family? Do you have control over the bookends? Want to join us in The Mental Unload™? It starts January 6th, 2021. The post Bookends appeared first on Simple Families.

Are messiness and minimalism compatible? In fact, we messy people probably need minimalism the most--because we can't handle having a lot of 'stuff'. My guest today is Rachelle Crawford. Rachelle and I have bonded over our natural tendencies towards messiness. Rachelle is sharing her journey and introducing us to her new book, Messy Minimalism. Get … Messy Minimalism Read More » The post Messy Minimalism appeared first on Simple Families.

On the podcast I often feature the voices of parents and professionals who support children. As support people, our vantage point is unique. But what about the viewpoint from those with lived experience? Today, I'm speaking with lived experience educator Sonny Jane. Sonny (whose pronouns are they/them) is a queer, agender, physically disabled, autistic ADHDer … Lived Experience Read More » The post Lived Experience appeared first on Simple Families.

It's that magical time of the year...you probably started to feel it back in October when the decorations hit the stores. The pressure to shop early and the FOMO has never been stronger. There's a good chance you have kids that are excited for the holiday season due to the anticipation of the gifts that … Minimalist Christmas Read More » The post Minimalist Christmas appeared first on Simple Families.

I'm thrilled to welcome our first Mother-Daughter duo to the podcast today. Quyionah Wingfield and her daughter Serenity are entrepreneurs. They've written books, launched online dance classes, and now their first family game app. All their ventures have a common theme--building family connection. You can find Qui and Serenity here: Cool Moms Dance Too Website … Family Connection Read More » The post Family Connection appeared first on Simple Families.

Do your kids have too many toys? When it comes to toys, there is no perfect number. But in today's episode we are talking about why children don't need a lot of toys. Having an abundance of toys is not only unnecessary but could be harmful. Want to join Tame The Toys? Use the code NOV21 for … Too Many Toys Read More » The post Too Many Toys appeared first on Simple Families.

What do I do if I think something is "wrong" with my kid? How do I know if my kid is developing okay? I hear these questions a lot. Today I'm talking about how to choose a professional and how to know what the best step is to find the support your child needs. The post Diagnosis appeared first on Simple Families.

I frequently hear from women who are diagnosed with ADHD after entering motherhood. Those who are diagnosed with ADHD often struggle with executive functioning. In short, executive functioning is our ability to plan, organize, and coordinate life. And as you know, parenthood has a way of pushing our executive functioning skills to the max. In … ADHD in Motherhood Read More » The post ADHD in Motherhood appeared first on Simple Families.

I find it confusing when we are told that as parents we need to set boundaries. We need to hold our ground. But so often when we do that, we end up in power struggles.  Power struggles can happen in any relationship. They are especially common in the parent-child relationship. It happens anytime the parent … Power Struggles Read More » The post Power Struggles appeared first on Simple Families.

Today, we are discussing interoception. If you don't know what that means, you aren't alone. You might be surprised to learn you know more about it than you realize. Interoception is sometimes called the "Eighth Sense", it's the sense of the entire condition of the inner body, including hunger, temperature, pain, and the need for … Interoception Read More » The post Interoception appeared first on Simple Families.

The COVID vaccine is going to be available for younger children in the coming weeks here in the U.S.. I don't know about you, but this has been on my mind for some time. Today, I'm sharing my decision-making process. This episode may or may not resonate with you--and that's okay. In this chat, I'm … COVID Vaccines for Kids Read More » The post COVID Vaccines for Kids appeared first on Simple Families.

Parenting is one of our most important jobs in life. But we also don't get formal performance reviews like we do in the working world. Sometimes that can leave us guessing.  How am I doing? You want to know, right? Since there isn't a formal review process, we tend to look to the world around … Performance Reviews Read More » The post Performance Reviews appeared first on Simple Families.

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We just moved into a new house. We've been renting for almost a year and found a permanent spot right down the road. Even though it's not a far move, it's been a big move. Big life transitions like this can feel really out of control. There's always unexpected stress. Unexpected tasks. Unexpected emotions.  If … Back to Baseline Read More » The post Back to Baseline appeared first on Simple Families.

Back-to-school season can feel busy and stressful--especially this year. In today's episode I'm answering some of your back-to-school questions. Heads up, next week I'll be starting a one-week special offer on Simple Families Foundations. The post Back-to-School Q&A appeared first on Simple Families.

As adults we are accustomed to a certain type of communication. Usually, it involves spoken word and it's fairly civilized. That's not always the case when it comes to communicating with our kids.  Our children are still developing the ability to regulate their emotions and tolerate frustrating circumstances. The result is that often they communicate … Hear the Message Read More » The post Hear the Message appeared first on Simple Families.

We all need to move. But in this busy world, it doesn't seem easy to make time and space for movement. As our culture has become more sedentary, this topic is increasingly important for all humans--but especially for parents. Our children's brains develop through movement. My guest today is Katy Bowman of Nutritious Movement. Katy … Movement Read More » The post Movement appeared first on Simple Families.

Starting the day...it can feel like a lot. It can be busy and overwhelming. There are so many things that need to get done and so little time to do them all. I know in many parts of the world people are preparing to go back into the world and back to school. Maybe you've … Start The Day Read More » The post Start The Day appeared first on Simple Families.