All Episodes
Episodes
#253: Turn Hurting Into Helping & Healing Words & Action
In this episode we explore how to shift hurtful words and actions by calling up the helpful and healing moments that a child, tween or teen brought to those around them, and how this helps us stay well oriented and...
View Episode
#252: How To Avoid Pack up Disasters
In this episode we explore how to prevent over-helping a child clean up their toys and projects, and how this helps them develop agency and competence that will serve them throughout life.
❤️ Support the...
View Episode
#251: Talking About Feelings for Children Tweens & Teens
In this episode we will explore how to talk to children, tweens and teens about their big feelings. We’ll see a simple model that shows you how to guide a young child so that they can ground their feelings and a teen...
View Episode
#250: Interview with Steve Biddulph Part Three
In the last of this three part series Steve walks us through the skill of conversing with this hidden part of yourself that can help with almost any dilemma or situation. You can teach it to small children. It can...
View Episode
#249: Interview with Steve Biddulph Part Two
In this follow up episode of our special three part series Steve takes us further into how we can use the Wild Creature Mind to and overcome stress, convert anxiety and heal trauma in childhood
❤️ Support the...
View Episode
#248: Interview with Steve Biddulph Part One
In this first episode of a special three-part series, Kim John Payne sits down with renowned author and parenting expert Steve Biddulph to talk about his latest book, Wild Creature Mind. This series feels less like an...
View Episode
#247: We Can't Prevent the Darkness But We Can Grow Our Kids in the Light
In this episode, Kim explores the profound benefits of providing children and teens with a simple, balanced life - one that serves as a foundation they can rely on when life’s inevitable challenges arise in young...
View Episode
#246: What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do
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...
View Episode
#245: Why Little Kids Can Get Disruptive in Play & What You Can Do
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...
View Episode
#244: Simple Holidays: A Survival Guide No.4
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...
View Episode
#243: Simple Holidays: A Survival Guide No.3
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...
View Episode
#242: SImple Holidays: A Survival Guide No.2
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...
View Episode