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  • SFP 08 : Why Isn’t Time-Out Working?

    Nearly all parents resort to using “time-out” with their kids at some point. But the problem is it rarely works. In this episode I explain how to use time-out correctly and why I don’t really use it much myself.

    The Highlights
    • What exactly is “time-out”
    • Why I don’t really like it or use it myself
    • If you are going to use it–how to do it correctly
    • Show Notes and Links

      The Bad Behavior I am Ignoring (why ignoring behavior can be an effective way of giving “time-out”)

      How to Really Tick Off a Toddler

      Why My Kids Doesn’t Listen to Me


      Do you have a question for the show? Ask it here. 

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      11 min
    • SFP 08 : Why Isn’t Time-Out Working?

      Nearly all parents resort to using “time-out” with their kids at some point. But the problem is it rarely works. In this episode I explain how to use time-out correctly and why I don’t really use it much myself.
      The Highlights

      * What exactly is “time-out”
      * Why I don’t really like it or use it myself
      * If you are going to use it–how to do it correctly

      Show Notes and Links
      The Bad Behavior I am Ignoring (why ignoring behavior can be an effective way of giving “time-out”)
      How to Really Tick Off a Toddler
      Why My Kids Doesn’t Listen to Me
      Do you have a question for the show? Ask it here. 
      10 min
    • SFP 07 : What Is the Best Way to Start Solid Food with Babies?

      The first year of feeding solid foods to babies is incredibly important. In this episode, I am giving you tips to get started the best way possible.

      The Highlights
      • How to introduce tastes
      • How to introduce textures
      • The importance of positive talk
      • Show Notes and Links

        Getting Started With Baby-Led Weaning

        Mastering the Dinnertime Hustle

        One Simple Tip to Get Your Kids to Eat Better


        Do you have a question for the show? Ask it here. 

        The post SFP 07 : What Is the Best Way to Start Solid Food with Babies? appeared first on Simple Families.

        10 min
      • SFP 07 : What Is the Best Way to Start Solid Food with Babies?

        The first year of feeding solid foods to babies is incredibly important. In this episode, I am giving you tips to get started the best way possible.
        The Highlights

        * How to introduce tastes
        * How to introduce textures
        * The importance of positive talk

        Show Notes and Links
        Getting Started With Baby-Led Weaning
        Mastering the Dinnertime Hustle
        One Simple Tip to Get Your Kids to Eat Better
        Do you have a question for the show? Ask it here. 
        10 min
      • SFP 06 : How Much Do You Play With Your Kids?

        In this episode I am answering the question, “how much do you play with your kids?”. I don’t actually play with my kids very much and I am going to give you an explanation of why.

        The Highlights
        • What quality time looks like in our house.
        • How I facilitate play without playing myself.
        • When I am playing with my kids, what is my role?
        • Show Notes and Links

          Catherine Wallace Quote From This Episode

          Why I Don’t Do Pinterest-Worthy Activities with My Kids


          Do you have a question for the show? Ask it here. 

          The post SFP 06 : How Much Do You Play With Your Kids? appeared first on Simple Families.

          7 min
        • SFP 06 : How Much Do You Play With Your Kids?

          In this episode I am answering the question, “how much do you play with your kids?”. I don’t actually play with my kids very much and I am going to give you an explanation of why.
          The Highlights

          * What quality time looks like in our house.
          * How I facilitate play without playing myself.
          * When I am playing with my kids, what is my role?

          Show Notes and Links
          Catherine Wallace Quote From This Episode
          Why I Don’t Do Pinterest-Worthy Activities with My Kids
          Do you have a question for the show? Ask it here. 
          7 min
        • SFP 05 : How Do You Feed Your Kids?

          My doctoral research was on raising good eaters–so it’s no surprise that my kids turned out to be just that–good eaters. In this episode I am going to share with you how I feed my kids.
          The Highlights

          * The cardinal rule of feeding babies and young children
          * Why there is no Plan B.
          * The details of our meal/snack schedule and why it is important

           Show Notes and Links
          Mastering the Dinnertime Hustle
          One Simple Tip to Get Your Kids to Eat Better
          Are You Feeding Your Kids too Many Healthy Snacks?
          (Ellyn Satter) Division of Responsibilities
          Do you have a question for the show? Ask it here. 
          8 min
        • SFP 05 : How Do You Feed Your Kids?

          My doctoral research was on raising good eaters–so it’s no surprise that my kids turned out to be just that–good eaters. In this episode I am going to share with you how I feed my kids.
          The Highlights

          * The cardinal rule of feeding babies and young children
          * Why there is no Plan B.
          * The details of our meal/snack schedule and why it is important

           Show Notes and Links
          Mastering the Dinnertime Hustle
          One Simple Tip to Get Your Kids to Eat Better
          Are You Feeding Your Kids too Many Healthy Snacks?
          (Ellyn Satter) Division of Responsibilities
          Do you have a question for the show? Ask it here. 
          8 min
        • SFP 04 : What Does It Mean To Parent With Intention?

          The idea of “parenting with intention” is something that I talk about a lot on the blog and in the podcast. In this episode, I explain what this phrase means and how to start parenting more purposefully.
          The Highlights

          * Education
          * Reflection
          * Strategy

          Show Notes and Links
          The Best Books for Expectant Parents
          Why I Choose to Lean-in to Motherhood
          The Battle of the Inner-Helicopter Mom
          Do you have question to submit the for show? Ask it here. 
          7 min
        • SFP 04 : What Does It Mean To Parent With Intention?

          The idea of "parenting with intention" is something that I talk about a lot on the blog and in the podcast. In this episode, I explain what this phrase means and how to start parenting more purposefully.
          The Highlights

          * Education
          * Reflection
          * Strategy

          Show Notes and Links
          The Best Books for Expectant Parents
          Why I Choose to Lean-in to Motherhood
          The Battle of the Inner-Helicopter Mom
          Do you have question to submit the for show? Ask it here. 
          7 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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