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Timeless Parenting

Timeless Parenting

The world has changed so much, but the tenets of timeless parenting haven’t changed one bit.

Our culture tends to treat childhood like a race. But the push to meet academic benchmarks at younger and younger ages is  counterproductive to how the brain naturally develops. And when parents overschedule their children because they’re afraid they’ll be left behind, they rob their children of the downtime they need to thrive.

On today’s show world-renowned child psychologists Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff dive into how to raise healthy, happy children without burning out — and without relying on the latest “educational” gadgets.

 

Here’s a preview:

[5:15] Smart phones, AI, oh my: The fundamental needs of children haven’t changed, even if the technology around them has

[15:00] How to ignore the very-real temptation to get our kids “ahead”

[19:45] Unrealistic expectations characterize much of the “academic” toys on the market. Here’s how to spot them

[25:00] The research is clear: Kids need more downtime. And extracurriculars aren’t downtime!

[34:00] Your new parenting mantra: “Reflect, Resist, Recenter”

 

 

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Beyond the Beige

We’ve all seen the images. The stark white rooms, the single designer chair, the perfectly curated capsule wardrobe. We’re told that if we just clear the clutter, we’ll find peace. 

But if we’re not careful, the minimalist aesthetic can become just another thing to buy, another thing to consume. 

On today’s show, Melora Johnson deconstructs the modern minimalist movement so that each of us can move from the clutter-free, beige-everything  minimalist aesthetic to a deeper, more sustainable practice rooted in intentionality.

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[7:30] Feeling that donation high? Here’s why decluttering and donating feels so good in the moment but often fails to stop the cycle of re-accumulation

[11:30] Can authentic minimalism exist in a consumerist culture?

[16:00] Candid thoughts on how and why minimalism has been commercialized

[25:00] How to tell if your minimalism is driving more shopping or actually shrinking your ecological footprint

[28:30] Listen to your whispers! 

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