Simplicity Parenting

By Kim John Payne, Lisa M. Ross,

Book cover of Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids

Book description

Today’s busier, faster society is waging an undeclared war on childhood. With too much stuff, too many choices, and too little time, children can become anxious, have trouble with friends and school, or even be diagnosed with behavioral problems. Now internationally renowned family consultant Kim John Payne helps parents reclaim…

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This was one of the first books I turned to when I wanted to simplify my working-mom-of triplets life! The hardest thing about simplifying my children’s lives was that I had to go against societal norms. Society tells us that kids need more toys, more activities, etc. This book (written by a family counselor and based on thorough research) gave me the confidence to say no to giving my kids a childhood of excess and yes to a childhood with plenty of open space, downtime, and room to create. My triplets are now 12 and I still refer to the…

It is easy for us to decide we want a minimalist life as adults. But our culture has a hard grip on our children. This book helps parents break the guilt cycle when we insist on keeping things simple for our kids. It empowered me with research and confidence to get rid of the toys, turn away the non-stop hand-me-downs, and value my path. When my kids were old enough to participate with me, they embraced the same. 

They are older now and responsible for their own objects. And while they hold on to far more than I’d like, I…

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