Simple Families

Sometimes our kids can feel impossible at meal times. In this episode, I give my best advice–and it might surprise you.

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In today’s episode I am answering a question from a mother about pretend play. She wonders how often she should intervene when there are disagreements or when the play shifts to an inappropriate story line.

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Sometimes babies get restless–but how much entertaining should we do as parents? In today’s episode I answer a question about how to handle a restless, bored baby.

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In today’s episode we discuss how to handle big transitions with toddlers–things like moving, starting a new school, and having a new baby.

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Preparing for your first baby can be overwhelming. Today I discuss how I suggest you spend time preparing during pregnancy, including some of my favorite books.

The Best 5 Books to Read Before a Baby

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