What I’m Packing in My Simple Beach Bag
Live SimpleI used to dread taking my kids to the pool. It would take me a half hour just to get the bag packed. But these days, I am packing a simplified beach bag and it has made all the difference. Today, I am sharing a quick video of exactly what I am packing in my bag this …
SFP 52: How much preschool does a kid need?
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In today’s episode we discuss how often a kid needs to go to school–we discuss how to find that magic window of time and how to shed the guilt around it.
SFP 51: What do you give as birthday gifts?
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Gifting at birthday parties can be tricky for those trying to be intentional. In today’s episode I discuss my personal favorite gifts to give at parties. LINKS: Seedling Craft Kits Back to the Roots Garden National Geographic Little Kids This post contains affiliate links
Could Unhappiness Be the Secret to Raising Happy Kids?
Live SimpleWe all want our children to be happy. But at the same time we are responsible for raising them to be competent, well-balanced human beings over the long haul. To do this we have to get comfortable with the whole gamut of feelings and emotions expressed by our kids—including unhappiness. So you might be wondering, what does …
SFP 49: SPECIAL EPISODE: Exactly How I Feed My Kids [Your Questions Answered]
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I recently explained exactly how I feed my kids [read the post here]. I loved the enthusiastic response that I received from readers and members of the Simple Families community. Because of the overwhelming response, I decided to do a special podcast episode to answer all of your feeding questions. Without further ado, here are the …
SFP 50: How do you handle laundry?
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I have shared before that I have a daily laundry habit–and it’s amazing. In today’s episode I am answering a question about this and telling you how I make it happen at our house. LINKS: The Simple Families Facebook Group