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  • SFP 18: How Should I Handle My Shy Child?

    In this episode I answer a question from a mother about her child that is shy and slow to warm up. I discuss ways to support and encourage her.


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    6 min
  • SFP 16 : What Age Should Kids Start Preschool?

    It seems like kids are starting school earlier and earlier. In today’s episode, I will be discussing how to decide on the best age for a child to start preschool.

    Highlights:
    • Preschool vs. Daycare–what’s the difference?
    • What type of curriculum and education does a baby/young toddler need?
    • What’s the best age to start school?
    • Show Notes/Links:

      How to Choose a Preschool


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      9 min
    • SFP 16 : What Age Should Kids Start Preschool?
      It seems like kids are starting school earlier and earlier. In today’s episode, I will be discussing how to decide on the best age for a child to start preschool.
      Highlights:

      * Preschool vs. Daycare–what’s the difference?
      * What type of curriculum and education does a baby/young toddler need?
      * What’s the best age to start school?

      Show Notes/Links:
      How to Choose a Preschool
      8 min
    • SFP 15: How Will My Kids Benefit from Minimalism?

      The kids of today need minimalism. In this episode I am sharing with you some of the benefits of minimalism with kids and family.

      Highlights:
      • What is minimalism?
      • Four benefits for our children.
      • Show Notes/Links

        Does your Kids Have Shiny Object Syndrome

        Why Kids Need Fewer Toys

        Research: Children learn better in simple, clean spaces

        Research: Clutter increases stress


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        9 min
      • SFP 15: How Will My Kids Benefit from Minimalism?

        The kids of today need minimalism. In this episode I am sharing with you some of the benefits of minimalism with kids and family.
        Highlights:

        * What is minimalism?
        * Four benefits for our children.

        Show Notes/Links
        Does your Kids Have Shiny Object Syndrome
        Why Kids Need Fewer Toys
        Research: Children learn better in simple, clean spaces
        Research: Clutter increases stress
        9 min
      • SFP 14 : How Do I Put an End to Food Throwing?

        Kids shouldn’t be playing with their food. That means making a mess should be the exception, not the expectation. In this episode I will discuss how to handle throwing and playing with food at mealtime.

        Highlights:
        • Understand the motive
        • Control of Error
        • The Food Time-Out
        • Show Notes/Links:

          How to Get Kids to Stop Throwing and Playing at Meal Time

          One Simple Tip to Get Kids to Eat Better (Why we don’t talk likes/dislikes)

          Episode 05: How I Feed My Kids


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          12 min
        • SFP 14 : How Do I Put an End to Food Throwing?

          Kids shouldn’t be playing with their food. That means making a mess should be the exception, not the expectation. In this episode I will discuss how to handle throwing and playing with food at mealtime.
          Highlights:

          * Understand the motive
          * Control of Error
          * The Food Time-Out

          Show Notes/Links:
          How to Get Kids to Stop Throwing and Playing at Meal Time
          One Simple Tip to Get Kids to Eat Better (Why we don’t talk likes/dislikes)
          Episode 05: How I Feed My Kids
          11 min

        About Simple Families

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        Simple Families offers solutions for living well with children. In this show, we focus on child behavior, positive parenting, family wellness, and decreasing the mental load. As a Mama with a…

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