Simple Families

Simple Families

By Denaye Barahona Ph.D.ParentingKids & FamilyEducation for Kids
Download on the App Store

Simple Families episodes

  • SFP 03 : How Do You Choose Great Toys?

    I am a huge advocate for kids having fewer toys–something I call toy minimalism. As we talked about in episode 2,  kids who have fewer toys play better and smarter. The key to having fewer toys is choosing the correct toys. In this episode we will talk about how to choose the best toys for your children.
    The Highlights

    * Why does it matter which toys I choose?
    * Examples of great toys.
    * How to display or arrange toys and why it matters.

    Show Notes and Links
    Why Your Kids Need Fewer Toys
    Why I Got Rid of The Toys (photos of our play space)
    Do you have a question for the show? Ask it here. 
    11 min
  • SFP 03 : How Do You Choose Great Toys?

    I am a huge advocate for kids having fewer toys--something I call toy minimalism. As we talked about in episode 2,  kids who have fewer toys play better and smarter. The key to having fewer toys is choosing the correct toys. In this episode we will talk about how to choose the best toys for your children.
    The Highlights

    * Why does it matter which toys I choose?
    * Examples of great toys.
    * How to display or arrange toys and why it matters.

    Show Notes and Links
    Why Your Kids Need Fewer Toys
    Why I Got Rid of The Toys (photos of our play space)
    Do you have a question for the show? Ask it here. 
    11 min
  • SFP 02 : Why is it Better to Have Fewer Toys?

    Two years ago we got rid of the toys. As a result, my kids play more creatively and independently. In this episode, we are going to discuss how toy minimalism will benefit your kids.
    The Highlights

    * Why I got rid of the toys (my story)
    * Why not all toys are created equal
    * The psychological and educational benefits of toy minimalism

    Show Notes and Links
    Why Your Kids Need Fewer Toys
    Why I Got Rid of The Toys (photos of our play space)
    Do you have question to submit the for show? Ask it here. 
    10 min
  • SFP 02 : Why is it Better to Have Fewer Toys?

    Two years ago we got rid of the toys. As a result, my kids play more creatively and independently. In this episode, we are going to discuss how toy minimalism will benefit your kids.
    The Highlights

    * Why I got rid of the toys (my story)
    * Why not all toys are created equal
    * The psychological and educational benefits of toy minimalism

    Show Notes and Links
    Why Your Kids Need Fewer Toys
    Why I Got Rid of The Toys (photos of our play space)
    Do you have question to submit the for show? Ask it here. 
    10 min
  • SFP 01 : About the Podcast + Host

    It’s here! The Simple Families Podcast has officially launched and we are starting episode 1 with a little background on the blog, the format of the podcast, and a little about your host (me!).
    Have a listen, subscribe, and tell your friends about it.
    Episode 01: The Highlights

    * About Simple Families
    * About Denaye
    * Stay connected

    Show Notes and Links
    How to Join the Community
    More about Denaye
    More about Simple Families
    Submit a question for the show
    5 min
  • SFP 01 : About the Podcast + Host

    It's here! The Simple Families Podcast has officially launched and we are starting episode 1 with a little background on the blog, the format of the podcast, and a little about your host (me!).
    Have a listen, subscribe, and tell your friends about it.
    Episode 01: The Highlights

    * About Simple Families
    * About Denaye
    * Stay connected

    Show Notes and Links
    How to Join the Community
    More about Denaye
    More about Simple Families
    Submit a question for the show
    5 min

About Simple Families

From the publisher's feed

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…

More shows like Simple Families

Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled by JLML Press

Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

3,632 Listeners

Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental Space by Christine Koh

Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental Space

514 Listeners

Minimalist Moms Podcast | Purposeful Life & Parenting Tips by Diane Boden

Minimalist Moms Podcast | Purposeful Life & Parenting Tips

981 Listeners

Calm Parenting Podcast by Kirk Martin

Calm Parenting Podcast

1,425 Listeners

3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms by Cloud10

3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms

2,318 Listeners

Frugal Friends Podcast by Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni | Backyard Ventures

Frugal Friends Podcast

1,223 Listeners

The Simplicity Parenting Podcast with Kim John Payne by Kim John Payne/Center for Social Sustainability

The Simplicity Parenting Podcast with Kim John Payne

326 Listeners

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood by Cloud10

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

1,006 Listeners

Maximized Minimalist Podcast by Katy Wells

Maximized Minimalist Podcast

932 Listeners

Raising Good Humans by Aliza Pressman

Raising Good Humans

1,902 Listeners

Good Inside with Dr. Becky by Good Inside

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

4,531 Listeners

The Minimal Mom by Dawn Madsen

The Minimal Mom

745 Listeners

Declutter Your Chaos - Mindful Minimalism by Amber Cammidge

Declutter Your Chaos - Mindful Minimalism

352 Listeners

Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living by Cloud10

Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living

294 Listeners

SIMPLE + INTENTIONAL, decluttering, intentional living, habits, decluttering tips, minimalism by Sarah Horgan

SIMPLE + INTENTIONAL, decluttering, intentional living, habits, decluttering tips, minimalism

54 Listeners