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SFP 59: How do you survive with a kid who can’t be contained? Aug 10, 2017

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In today’s episode, we discuss how to manage kids who don’t like to be contained: whether it be in the carseat, the shopping cart, or the stroller.

Today’s sponsor: KIND snacks [more details here]

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SFP 58: What is a good first bike? Aug 03, 2017

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Today we are discussing options for first bikes. I explain my personal favorites and a little about my distaste for powerwheels.

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Amish Bike (Valley Road Wood Works)
Wishbone 3 in 1 Bike (affiliate)
Ybike (for babies-affiliate)

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SFP 57: How do you handle a child changing the subject? Aug 02, 2017

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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.

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SFP 56: What are your tips on moving with kids? Jun 29, 2017

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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.

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SFP 55: Do your kids drink milk? Jun 28, 2017

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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.

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SFP 54: How do I handle unwanted gifts? Jun 22, 2017

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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.

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SFP 53: How should I handle sibling disputes? Jun 21, 2017

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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.

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SFP 52: How much preschool does a kid need? Jun 15, 2017

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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.

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SFP 51: What do you give as birthday gifts? Jun 14, 2017

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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.

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SFP 49: SPECIAL EPISODE: Exactly How I Feed My Kids [Your Questions Answered] Jun 06, 2017

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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 questions–and tune in for my answers.

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