Simple Families Podcast: Parenting | Simple Living | Minimalism | Purposeful Life With Kids + Family

Today we are discussing options for first bikes. I explain my personal favorites and a little about my distaste for powerwheels. LINKS: Amish Bike (Valley Road Wood Works) Wishbone 3 in 1 Bike (affiliate) Ybike (for babies-affiliate) The post SFP 58: What is a good first bike? appeared first on Simple Families.

When you ask your kid to do something and they have their own agenda…it can be so frustrating. Today we are discussing how to move things along when a little one is filibustering the day. LINKS: More about my big move The Cooperation Mini-Course The post SFP 57: How do you handle a child changing the subject? appeared first on Simple Families.

Moving with kids is hard–we are currently in the midst of it in my family. In today’s episode I am sharing tips for moving with young children. The post SFP 56: What are your tips on moving with kids? appeared first on Simple Families.

In today’s episode we are talking about whether I give my children milk. I also discuss the transition from formula/breastmilk to cow’s milk after the first year of life. Show Notes/Links: How I Feed My Kids How I Feed My Kids (Your Questions Answered) Why My Toddler Doesn’t Drink Milk (original article) The post SFP 55: Do your kids drink milk? appeared first on Simple Families.

Gifts serve so many purposes. They excite the gift giver and receiver. They can make the gift giver feel like they are leaving a part of them when they aren’t present. But it’s deeply ingrained in our culture. In today’s episode we discuss how to handle receiving unwanted gifts. The post SFP 54: How do I handle unwanted gifts? appeared first on Simple Families.

The sibling relationship sets the stage for many relationships to come. We need to let our children use this dynamic to practice handling conflict. It will be anything but graceful in the early years, but this conflict serves a deeper purpose. The post SFP 53: How should I handle sibling disputes? appeared first on Simple Families.

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. The post SFP 52: How much preschool does a kid need? appeared first on Simple Families.

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 The post SFP 51: What do you give as birthday gifts? appeared first on Simple Families.

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 questions–and tune in for my answers. LINKS MENTIONED: Exactly How I Feed My Kids Visual Timer (affiliate link) Getting Started with Baby-led Weaning

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 The post SFP 50: How do you handle laundry? appeared first on Simple Families.

Does your child whine and complain throughout the day? In today’s episode I discuss how to handle a complainer. The post SFP 48: How Do I Deal with a Complainer? appeared first on Simple Families.

Bedtime can be a struggle for children–regardless of the age. In today’s episode we discuss this topic. The post SFP 47: How Do I End Bedtime Meltdowns? appeared first on Simple Families.

On the podcast today I am explaining the best timing for potty training–and it might not be what you think. SHOW NOTES/LINKS My favorite tips and tools for potty training The “Oh Crap” Book The post SFP 46: What is the best timing for potty training? appeared first on Simple Families.

Separation anxiety has a way of making us feel very loved and very crazy. We are talking more about this on the podcast today.   The post SFP 45: What can I do about separation anxiety? appeared first on Simple Families.

In today’s episode we are discussing about “back talk”. I give you my best strategies for handling it and some tips to keep in mind.   The post SFP 44: How should I handle back talk? appeared first on Simple Families.

Today we are discussing the best way to get your kid’s on board for clean up. SHOW NOTES/LINKS: The Toy Detox The Cooperation Mini-Course The post SFP 43: How much should I expect my kids to clean up? appeared first on Simple Families.

In today’s episode I am discussing the pros and cons of enrolling a young child in classes. The post SFP 42: Are baby classes worth the money? appeared first on Simple Families.

You don’t need to do a lot of arts and crafts activities to meet your kid’s needs. In today’s episode, I am discussing why this is. SHOW NOTES/LINKS: Why I Don’t Do Pinterest-Worthy Activities With My Kids IDEAS FOR LESS-MESS ARTS + CRAFTS Dry erase crayons Paint in the bathtub Bath crayons Stickers Felt board Water Wow The post SFP 41: Should we do arts and crafts at home? appeared first on Simple Families.

Independent play can be difficult to teach to toddlers. In today’s episode, we talk about how to encourage this type of play and the benefits.   The post SFP 40: How do I get my child to play independently? appeared first on Simple Families.

You don’t need a separate play room for your kids–having the toys in the living space has it’s advantages. In today’s episodes, I will discuss what to keep in mind when combining the living space and the playing space. Show Notes/Links: Our Minimalist Play Room (Video Tour) The Toy Detox How to Declutter the Toys The post SFP 39: How can I incorporate a simple play space in my living room? appeared first on Simple Families.