In this episode we will explore how to talk to children, tweens and teens about their big feelings. We’ll see a simple model that shows you how to guide a young child so that they can ground their feelings and a teen be able to better understand their strong emotions, and by doing so you build a stronger attachment bridge and feeling connection with you child.

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In the last of this three part series Steve walks us through the skill of conversing with this hidden part of yourself that can help with almost any dilemma or situation. You can teach it to small children. It can help a teenager’s confidence or sense of direction.

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 In this follow up episode of our special three part series Steve takes us further into how we can use the Wild Creature Mind to and overcome stress, convert anxiety and heal trauma in childhood

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In this first episode of a special three-part series, Kim John Payne sits down with renowned author and parenting expert Steve Biddulph to talk about his latest book, Wild Creature Mind. This series feels less like an interview and more like a fireside chat between good friends. It is full of warmth, wisdom, and practical insights

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In this episode, Kim explores the profound benefits of providing children and teens with a simple, balanced life - one that serves as a foundation they can rely on when life’s inevitable challenges arise in young adulthood and beyond.

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In this episode, Kim explores what to do when you’re unsure how to respond to a child’s frustration. He also discusses how to help a child trust their own feelings and experiences, ultimately deepening their trust in you.

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In this episode, Kim explores the developmental stages of play and why children can become disruptive as they move into a new phase of their social play ability. He also shares two very simple and doable ways to ease problematic interactions by slowing down the play.

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In this episode of the Simplicity Parenting Podcast, Kim tackles two common holiday challenges. First, he offers insights into understanding and easing sibling tensions that can flare up when kids spend more time together.

Then, Kim explores how to keep screen time from creeping upward during the holiday break, sharing practical tips for fostering genuine human connections instead of relying on devices.

📚 Simple Holidays: A Survival Guide

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In this episode Kim dives into two essential themes to help you navigate the holiday season in our Simple Holidays: A Survival Guide.

First, Kim explores how to let children enjoy the special moments of the holidays without making it feel like one long photo shoot. He discusses the importance of rationalizing the number of photos and videos we take of our children during the Holiday Season, ensuring that we capture memories without overwhelming the experience.

Next, Kim reviews strategies to keep holiday gifting under control. He shares tips on preparing children for gift-giving, setting realistic expectations, and how to keep gift giving real.

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In this episode Kim continues to introduce our Simple Holidays: A Survival Guide. For many of us there is a lot more travel around this time of the year. He explores how to prepare for the increased amount of travel time that many families have during the Holiday Season.

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