Why are so many of our kids showing signs of trauma when they live in relative safety? How do we raise countercultural kids in a world of excess?

Today, Dawn is joined by Kim John Payne, M.ED., who has been a counselor, educator, consultant, and researcher for over thirty years.

IN THIS EPISODE:

The one thing Kim would say to parents right now
What lead Kim to study simplicity in parenting
A formula for unstructured playtime
Importance of rhythms vs. routines
Parenting as a governor, gardener, and guide

ABOUT KIM JOHN PAYNE:
Kim John Payne is an Australian who has, for 24 years, worked throughout the world as a counselor, consultant/researcher and educator of both children and adults. He has been helping children, adolescents and families explore issues such as social difficulties with siblings and classmates, attention and behavioral issues at home and school, and a range of emotional issues such as defiance, aggression, addiction and selfesteem.

Books:
Simplicity Parenting Book: https://amzn.to/4c9P7VQ
Being at Your Best When Your Kids are at Their Worst: https://amzn.to/3T5Tokh
The Soul of Discipline: The Simplicity Parenting Approach to Warm, Firm, and Calm Guidance From Toddlers to Teens: https://amzn.to/3VahD3p
Reset Your Child's Brain, 4 Week Screen Detox: https://amzn.to/3wVCxsM

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ABOUT THE MINIMAL MOM:

Hi, I'm Dawn, if we haven't met before, I'm married to Tom and we have four kids ages 914. We live outside of the Twin Cities in MN and have called ourselves minimalists for 8 years now. We got rid of 85% of our stuff and don't miss ANY OF IT!

If you'd like to see more instructional videos about minimalism and decluttering, be sure to check out my other channel @theminimalmom