The Simplicity Parenting Podcast with Kim John Payne

Jan 15 2025 249 ep. 13 mins 764
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Weekly insights on children and parenting from Simplicity Parenting author Kim John Payne.

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#246: What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do

Jan 15 2025 11 mins  
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. 🍎 Simplicity Parenting Coach Training 📓 Family Life Care Professionals Training ❤️ Support the Podcast 📑 Simplicity Parenting Starter K

#245: Why Little Kids Can Get Disruptive in Play & What You Can Do

Jan 08 2025 22 mins  
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. 🍎 Simplicity Parenting Coach Training 📓 Family Life Care Professionals Training ❤️ Support the Podcas

#244: Simple Holidays: A Survival Guide No.4

Dec 18 2024 11 mins  
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

#243: Simple Holidays: A Survival Guide No.3

Dec 11 2024 7 mins  
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 Holida

#242: SImple Holidays: A Survival Guide No.2

Dec 04 2024 9 mins  
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. 📚 Simple Holidays: A Survival Guide ❤️ Support the Podcast 📑 Simplicity Parenting Starter Ki

#241: SImple Holidays: A Survival Guide No.1

Nov 27 2024 7 mins  
In this episode we introduce our Simple Holidays: A Survival Guide. It is a wonderful little collection of podcasts curated by Kim. It provides practical advice and thoughtful strategies to help families manage the unique challenges they experience during the holidays. Kim also speaks about how to navigate the potential intensity of more closely confined time with extended family m

#240: Play That Prepares Kids for the World That's Coming

Nov 06 2024 10 mins  
The podcast explores... In the polarizing and fragmenting world that lies ahead for our kids they are going to need an ability to pull it all together and to be inwardly organized. “Scripting" is a imaginative play stage that builds these brain capacities. However, the intrusion of fixed overly formed toys and screens is inhibiting the development of these crucial skills. ❤️&

#239: Trying to Get it Right VS Getting it Right

Oct 30 2024 9 mins  
The podcast explores... Living in a value based home is so strengthened when we embrace failure as well as success. It is an essential part of a strong family culture that avoids perfectionism and welcomes doing our best. ❤️ Support the Podcast 📑 Simplicity Parenting Starter Kit 📲 Request a Consultation with Kim John Payne 📚 Simplicity Parenting Boo

#238: Being a Calm Presence When Our Kids Are In Good Shape

Oct 23 2024 11 mins  
The podcast explores... Hanging out with our kids when they are doing ordinary things like homework, playing, or listening to music helps normalize our presence so that we can calmly sit with them when a difficult family situation needs a moment to calm down. 🍎 Emotional Resilient Tweens and Teens ❤️ Support the Podcast 📑 Simplicity Parenting Starter Kit �

#237: Why Overtalking to Kids Makes Them Feel Unsafe

Oct 16 2024 9 mins  
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