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

This generation is increasingly looking to peer groups and the internet for child-rearing advice--a change from the past. Today, I'm joined by coach Deborah Porter who shares the benefits of understanding the seasons of parenthood and the value of mentorship. Deborah is a former Probation/Parole Officer and Criminal Investigator. She's now a sought-after life coach and media contributor who helps moms thrive. Links from this Episode Deborah's Website Deborah on IG SPONSORS LUS Brands – Get 15% off your haircare order of $50 or more, using the code SIMPLE at LUSBrands.com. Little Spoons – Your first order of delicious and healthy meals and snacks for kids are 50% off with the code SIMPLE50 at Littlespoon.com Prep Dish – Get two weeks free at prepdish.com/families

We have many academic and expert guests on the podcast, but today we have a meaningful story of lived experience. In this episode, Ginger Zee, Chief Meteorologist for ABC News and New York Times Best-Selling author, shares the story of her mental health journey, the pursuit of healing, and building a successful family life & career. Links from this Episode Ginger’s Website Natural Disaster (I Cover Them, I Am One) A Little Closer to Home: How I Found the Calm After the Storm SPONSORS Faherty: Use code 'SIMPLE' at checkout for 20% for all your Fall wardrobe needs. KiwiCo: Make learning and adventure using code 'SIMPLE' to get 50% off your first month order and Free Shipping. Indeed: Visit Indeed to start hiring today. Indeed.com/families Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I would love to introduce you to a new podcast called "American Girl Fan Club" the newest show to be released on the American Girl Podcast Network.  This podcast is hosted by two superfans, who interview experts, creators, authors, designers and more-- to give YOU and your family the inside scoop behind your favorite characters and stories at American Girl… and sneak peeks on some exciting things to come.  I hope your family will listen and subscribe! apple.co/agfanclub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Child anxiety rates are on the rise, therefore, it's a topic that feels familiar to many parents. Last week I discussed child anxiety with expert Dr. Eli Lebowitz. In today's episode, I'm joined by fellow mom and mental health professional Niro Feliciano. We are answering questions submitted by listeners on the interaction of parenting styles and child anxiety. Links from this Episode Child Anxiety, Part I ft. Dr. Eli Lebowitz Niro’s Website This Book Won’t Make You Happy: Eight Keys to Finding True Contentment All Things Life with Niro Podcast Simple Families Podcast Episode 298 - Accommodating Simple Families Podcast Episode 306 - Contentment SPONSORS Kiwi –Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code SIMPLE at kiwico.com. PrepDish – Get two weeks free prepdish.com/families Indeed -Visit Indeed.com/FAMILIES to start hiring now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Child anxiety is a topic on the mind of millions across the world. I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Eli Lebowitz about his innovative Space Treatment method, which he outlines in his new book Breaking Free of Child Anxiety & OCD. This method of treating anxiety in children is unique in that it works solely with the child's parents, and is shown to be as effective as working with the child. Professor Lebowitz studies and treats childhood and adolescent anxiety at the Yale Child Study Center. His research focuses on the development, neurobiology, and treatment of anxiety and related disorders, with special emphasis on family dynamics and the role of parents in these problems. Links for this Episode Eli Lebowitz: Space Treatment Book: Breaking Free of Child Anxiety & OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spacetreatments Simple Families Podcast Episode 298: Accommodating SPONSORS Faherty: Head to Faherty and use code SIMPLE at checkout for 20% for all your wardrobe needs. Mint Mobile: Cut you

Many of us are hitting the road or taking to the sky this summer for travel. If you've traveled with kids, you know that it's not easy. And if you are traveling with anxious or inflexible children, it can feel even more daunting. This is a two-part episode. First, I'm joined by award-winning Dawn Barclay, who has spent a career working in different aspects of the travel industry. Dawn is the author of the brand new book, Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse. Following my chat with Dawn, I'm hosting a Q&A section with my own travel tips for families--something I'm passionate about. Links for this Episode Dawn Barclay: Traveling Different Facebook: www.facebook.com/travelingdifferent Instagram: www.instagram.com/traveling_different SPONSORS Indeed | Sign up for Indeed for all your hiring needs. Visit Indeed.com/FAMILIES to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social media gives us all an opportunity to create a false narrative of our lives. And too often, that narrative is of a life we wish we had or what we want to be. The result is a distorted sense of reality. For many of us, social media came into our lives and quickly became a slippery slope. Lena Derhally encourages us to take a step back and consider how we can be more intentional in the way social media plays a role in our lives. Lena is a licensed psychotherapist and expert in narcissism in the Washington, DC area. She's the author of the book The Facebook Narcissist. Links for this Episode Lena Derhally The Facebook Narcissist (Lena's newest book) Simple Families Podcast Episode 309: Mental Chatter Simple Families Community is now free. SPONSORS KiwiCo - Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code SIMPLE at kiwico.com. PrepDish - Get 2 weeks free, prepdish.com/families Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I would love to introduce you to "Let's Change Beauty" - a podcast powered by the Dove Self-Esteem Project. Let’s Change Beauty features intimate conversations with esteemed experts and celebrated guests from the worlds of beauty, gaming, sports, technology and entertainment. What if we could work together to create a world where we define beauty on our own terms? This is the world that cultural expert and host of Let's Change Beauty, Jess Weiner, invites you to help make a reality. I hope you listen and subscribe! apple.co/letschangebeauty

When we speak to our kids, words do matter. We don’t have to get it right all.the.time, but I like to use the same phrases repeatedly to help drive home important lessons. Therefore, I’m sharing the 10 exact expressions my kids hear on a regular basis. Sometimes the simplest things can be the most impactful. You can either listen along or read–in today’s episode, I’m sharing how I use these and why they are important. Links for this Episode Simple Families Podcast Episode 219: Absolute Thinking Sponsors Shopify - E-Commerce for your business. shopify.com/simple

It can feel impossible to carve out an identity and personal space in motherhood. In today's conversation, Eve Rodsky shares her own experiences and encouraging words to set us on the path to finding ourselves again. Eve transformed a “blueberries breakdown” into a catalyst for social change when she applied her Harvard-trained background in organizational management to ask the simple yet profound question: What would happen if we treated our homes as our most important organizations? Eve Rodsky is the New York Times best-selling author of Fair Play and National Bestseller, Find Your Unicorn Space. Links for this Episode Eve Rodsky: Fair Play Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everodsky Fair Play: https://www.instagram.com/fairplaylife SPONSORS Indeed | Sign up for Indeed now and get a $75 credit toward your first sponsored job. Plus earn up to $500 extra in sponsored job credits with Indeed’s Virtual Interviews. Visit Indeed.com/FAMILIES to learn more. Faherty | Head to FAHERTYBRAND.com/SIMPLE an

In today's society, we could all use a little more practice in critical thinking. Julie Bogart is known for her common sense parenting and education advice. She’s the author of the beloved book, The Brave Learner, which has brought joy and freedom to countless home educators. Her new book, Raising Critical Thinkers, offers parents a lifeline in navigating the complex digital world our kids are confronting. You may know Julie Bogart from her award-winning, innovative online writing program Brave Writer, now 22 year old, serving 191 countries. Today, I chat with her about her new book and how creating an intimate bond with our children helps in raising critical thinkers. Links for this Episode Julie Bogart & Brave Writer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliebravewriter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bravewriter Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bravewriter Simple Families Podcast Episode 302 & 303: Analog Curious I & Analog Curious II Simple Families Podcast Episode 309: Mental Chatter SPO

I'm excited to chat with Bunmi Laditan--I've been a fan of her work for years and find myself repeating her beautiful words in everyday parenting. Bunmi, also know as The Honest Toddler, is a writer, poet, and mother who has inspired millions of women across the world. She's sharing more about life and her new book. Links for this Episode Find Bunmi on Instagram & Facebook Bunmi's Website: www.bunmiladitan.com Bunmi's Books SPONSORS KiwoCo: For unique learning activities and experiences, use the Promo Code "Simple" to get 50% off your first month, or free shipping on any Crate line. Hello Fresh: Get 16 FREE meals and 3 FREE gifts using this link for a Summer meal delivery service to make life simpler.

In light of the recent tragic events in Texas, I am moving up the interview with Dr. Kate Truitt. I have found Dr. Truitt's method of Havening so simple, yet powerful for managing stress and anxiety. I utilize this self-directed method on myself and have been teaching it to my children. I hope you find it useful as well.  Dr. Kate Truitt is a neuroscientist and clinical psychologist with an M.B.A. in Healthcare Administration and has dedicated her life to advancing the treatment of trauma and stress-related disorders. She leads her flagship organization, Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates, headquartered in Pasadena, CA. She is the CEO of the Trauma Counseling Center (TCC) with offices throughout Los Angeles. Links From This Episode Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrKateTruitt  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.katetruitt  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.katetruitt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKateTruitt SPONSORS Manscaped - Gift for Father's Day. Use Code

Got questions? Leave them for me on Speakpipe. Today, I am answering five different listener questions. Tune in to learn more about handling screen time, the middle childhood years, getting rid of toys and art, power struggles, and siblings challenges (we’ve all got ’em!). Links from this Episode Simple Families Podcast Episode 302 & 303: Analog Curious I & Analog Curious II Simple Families Podcast Episode 169: Too Many Toys Simple Families Podcast Episode 233: Expansion & Contraction Simple Families Podcast Episode 282: Power Struggle Simple Families Community – Join us now! Sponsors Shopify – Excellent tool for small business Indeed – Find great talent The post Q&A with Denaye appeared first on Simple Families.

We all talk to ourselves. For better or worse, our “chatter” or self-talk can have a profound impact on our moods, relationships, and confidence. It’s easy to operate on auto-pilot and let these thoughts come and go. But in my conversation with Ethan Kross today, he gives us tools to pump the brakes and shift our self-talk so that it works for us rather than against us. Ethan’s is the author of the bestselling book Chatter: The Voice in Our Head and Why it Matters. He’s also a professor and researcher out of the University of Michigan. Links from this Episode Find Ethan on Instagram and Twitter Website: EthanKross.com Chatter: The Voice in our Head, Why it Matters and How to Harness It SPONSORS Fabric – Protect your family with term life insurance now, in just 10 minutes Mint Mobile – To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, including the Modern Family Plan. The post Mental Chatter appeared first on Simple Families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A few times a year, I invite a member of the Simple Families to share their story on the podcast. Today, we are on a journey to simplicity with Meredith Bay-Tyack. Meredith has been a long-time member of the community, but she opening admits that she’s very much a work in progress. Meredith applies simplicity to most aspects of family life. She loves to shop second-hand and strives to be low waste + minimal-ish–which she interestingly notes often conflict with one another. Links from this Episode Meredith Bay-Tyack https://www.instagram.com/meredithtested/ Sponsors KiwiCo – Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code SIMPLE at kiwico.com. Hello Fresh – HelloFresh.com/simple16 and use code simple16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts!” The post Meredith’s Story appeared first on Simple Families.

In today’s world, we are faced with distractions at every turn. It can be hard to focus on the things that matter. In Joshua Becker’s new book, he explains that distractions make us feel restless, tired, and unfulfilled. In our conversation today we discuss distractions, envy, and raising kids to live a more intentional life. Links in Episode: Find Joshua on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Becoming Minimalist Things that Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life Article on Envy Sponsors: Faherty – Get 20% off (code SIMPLE) Prep Dish – Get two weeks free Pair Eyewear – get 15% off (code SIMPLE) The post Things that Matter appeared first on Simple Families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Niro Feliciano set out to write the book on happiness…then she realized happiness wasn’t even the goal. Today, she joins me to discuss what contentment means and how we can ditch the metrics t0 move towards it. She’s a cognitive psychotherapist, mom of 4, and a brand-new author. Links from this Episode Niro’s Website This Book Won’t Make You Happy: Eight Keys to Finding True Contentment All Things Life with Niro Podcast SPONSORS Evite – Find thousands of unique invitation themes for your next party Daily Harvest – Get up to $40 off your first box Fabric – Find security and protection for your family with term life insurance. The post Contentment appeared first on Simple Families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entrepreneurship and motherhood can seem like an overwhelming combination, but for Nell Shapiro & Stephanie Merks, it has brought them additional joy and purpose. The founders of Kibou are joining me to talk about turning their idea of a minimalistic mom-bag into a business and how they survived, even thrived, during the pandemic. Links from this Episode Kibou Website Kibou on Instagram Kibou on Facebook SPONSORS Ana Luisa Jewelry – Get 10% off with code SIMPLEFAMILIES Green Chef – Use code “Simple130” to get $130 off and FREE shipping. Indeed – Find great talent with a $75 sponsor job credit through April 30, 2022. The post Entrepreneurship & Motherhood appeared first on Simple Families.

Procrastination has been on my mind lately, so I invited an expert, Dr. Tim Pychyl, to dissect and explain the many examples I could list in my life where I find myself delaying tasks that feel important. I was fascinated to learn that not all my delays are considered procrastination, how mindfulness relates to procrastinating, and what my 6-year old daughter thinks about this topic. Listen to hear my interview with Tim (and my little girl!). Links from this Episode Tim’s Website – Procrastination.Ca Solving the Procrastination Puzzle: A Concise Guide to Strategies for Change iProcrastinate Podcast WOOP Method Sponsors KiwiCo – Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code SIMPLE at kiwico.com. Hello Fresh – Go to HelloFresh dot com slash simple16 and use code simple16 for up to 16 free meals AND3 free gifts. The post Procrastination appeared first on Simple Families.