Simple Families

By Denaye Barahona Ph.D.Parenting Kids & Family Education for Kids

Simple Families episodes

November 14, 2018 SFP 133: Holiday Q+A [Part II]

Welcome back to Part II of the Holiday Q&A (If you missed Part I, catch it here!). Rachelle Crawford from Abundant Life with Less and Zoë Kim from Raising Simple are joining me to answer the rest of your holiday questions. Today we will chat about minimal decorating, envy amongst children, simple holiday meals, and more. We will bring examples from our own lives and little bits of wisdom that I hope will carry you through the season.
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25 min
November 14, 2018 SFP 133: Holiday Q+A [Part II]

Welcome back to Part II of the Holiday Q&A (If you missed Part I, catch it here!). Rachelle Crawford from Abundant Life with Less and Zoë Kim from Raising Simple are joining me to answer the rest of your holiday questions. Today we will chat about minimal decorating, envy amongst children, simple holiday meals, and more. We will bring examples from our own lives and little bits of wisdom that I hope will carry you through the season.
24 min
November 07, 2018SFP 132: Holiday Q+A [Part I]
The holidays are upon us. I am here to tell you that you don’t need to do or buy all.the.things. Today is the first of a two-part series focused on answering your questions about living a more intentional holiday season. I am joined by Rachelle Crawford from Abundant Life with Less and Zoë Kim from Raising Simple. Together we are moving through your questions and bringing examples from our own lives and small pieces of wisdom to take forth into the holiday season. Cheers!
Show Notes/Links
Shutterfly Calendar
National Geographic Little Kids
The Other Question to Ask Kids this Holiday Season
The Spirit Post
Ann Voskamp, Underwrapping the Greatest Gifts
Compassion International
Preschool Fudge Recipe
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33 min
November 07, 2018 SFP 132: Holiday Q+A [Part I]

The holidays are upon us. I am here to tell you that you don't need to do or buy all.the.things. Today is the first of a two-part series focused on answering your questions about living a more intentional holiday season. I am joined by Rachelle Crawford from Abundant Life with Less and Zoë Kim from Raising Simple. Together we are moving through your questions and bringing examples from our own lives and small pieces of wisdom to take forth into the holiday season. Cheers!
Show Notes/Links

* Shutterfly Calendar
* National Geographic Little Kids
* The Other Question to Ask Kids this Holiday Season
* The Spirit Post
* Ann Voskamp, Underwrapping the Greatest Gifts
* Compassion International
* Preschool Fudge Recipe

33 min
October 31, 2018 SFP 131: Rewiring Our Brains for Gratitude [with Josie Robinson of The Gratitude Jar]

Dare I say that developing a gratitude practice is actually easy? I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly small acts of gratitude have changed my life. In today’s interview I am chatting with mother and gratitude expert Josie Robinson about her unlikely, yet transformative journey.
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Show Links/Notes:
The Gratitude Jar book
Give Thanks Gratitude Journal
Josie’s Site
Facebook page
Instagram
Pinterest
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37 min
October 31, 2018 SFP 131: Rewiring Our Brains for Gratitude [with Josie Robinson of The Gratitude Jar]

Dare I say that developing a gratitude practice is actually easy? I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly small acts of gratitude have changed my life. In today's interview I am chatting with mother and gratitude expert Josie Robinson about her unlikely, yet transformative journey.
LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES
Show Links/Notes:
The Gratitude Jar book
Give Thanks Gratitude Journal
Josie's Site
Facebook page
Instagram
Pinterest

36 min
October 24, 2018SFP 130: Letting Go of Unrealistic Expectations in Motherhood [with Natalie from Better Postpartum]
Starting in the early days of pregnancy we set expectations for ourselves. Perhaps your kids won’t have screen time. You will breastfeed for one year or more. Your kids will only eat organic. In today’s episode Natalie Telyatnikov [from Better Postpartum] and I are sharing some of the unrealistic expectations of which we have let go and how we are taking better care of ourselves as a result.
SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN ON ITUNES
Show Notes/Links
Visit Better Postpartum
Follow Natalie on Instagram
Learn more about the Better Postpartum Course

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35 min
October 24, 2018 SFP 130: Letting Go of Unrealistic Expectations in Motherhood [with Natalie from Better Postpartum]

Starting in the early days of pregnancy we set expectations for ourselves. Perhaps your kids won't have screen time. You will breastfeed for one year or more. Your kids will only eat organic. In today's episode Natalie Telyatnikov [from Better Postpartum] and I are sharing some of the unrealistic expectations of which we have let go and how we are taking better care of ourselves as a result.
SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN ON ITUNES
Show Notes/Links

* Visit Better Postpartum
* Follow Natalie on Instagram
* Learn more about the Better Postpartum Course

34 min
October 17, 2018 SFP 129: Work Can Be Self-Care [Meghan Fitzgerald of Tinkergarten]
Most of us feel like there’s no way we could add one more thing to our plate. But the truth is that starting a side-hustle (or part-time passion-driven work) can actually be a form of self-care. I know that for me, working helps to fill up my cup so I can be more calm and present in the time that I am with my kids. Today I am chatting with Meghan Fitzgerald, the founder of Tinkergarten. Meghan and I are chatting about balancing work with motherhood + the value of adding a side-hustle.
Show Notes/Links
Reference to Episode 125 with Rahima Dancy
Become a Tinkergarten Leader – bit.ly/tg-become-a-leader
Find a Tinkergarten class near you – bit.ly/tg-view-classes
Facebook: facebook.com/tinkergarten
Instagram: Tinkergarten
Twitter: @tinkergarten
Site: tinkergarten.com
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34 min
October 17, 2018 SFP 129: Work Can Be Self-Care [Meghan Fitzgerald of Tinkergarten]

Most of us feel like there's no way we could add one more thing to our plate. But the truth is that starting a side-hustle (or part-time passion-driven work) can actually be a form of self-care. I know that for me, working helps to fill up my cup so I can be more calm and present in the time that I am with my kids. Today I am chatting with Meghan Fitzgerald, the founder of Tinkergarten. Meghan and I are chatting about balancing work with motherhood + the value of adding a side-hustle.
Show Notes/Links

Reference to Episode 125 with Rahima Dancy
Become a Tinkergarten Leader - bit.ly/tg-become-a-leader
Find a Tinkergarten class near you - bit.ly/tg-view-classes

Facebook: facebook.com/tinkergarten
Instagram: Tinkergarten
Twitter: @tinkergarten
Site: tinkergarten.com

33 min

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