Summary: <br> <br> Minimalist Parenting Guidance for Raising Good Humans<br> <br> Parenting is hard; parenting during a pandemic is even harder. Still, guidance experts argue that raising children with both sanity and joy is possible.<br> If you feel like you’re always on—and if you’re utterly exhausted—know that it’s A-OK to be minimalist in your parenting strategy, because doing less fosters resilience.<br> My guest this week is nationally renowned parenting expert and mentor <a href="https://theparentingmentor.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sue Groner</a>. Sue is on the show to discern what kids actually need from their parents versus what they don’t. Sue comes armed to our discussion with 8 actionable strategies—complete with 8 quick wins!—to both simplify parenthood and raise good humans, too.<br> <br> Here’s a preview of today’s episode:<br> [6:25] Why facilitating is better than fixing<br> [9:20] Which battles are worth fighting (as well as which ones aren’t)<br> [14:45] The inherent problems associated with overindulging<br> [23:10] How scheduling family donation time fosters empathy<br> [24:30] The benefits to replacing chores with contributions<br> <br> Resources mentioned in today’s episode:<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2015/01/12/the-most-important-thing-you-can-do-with-your-kids-eat-dinner-with-them/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The most important thing you can do for your kids? Eat dinner with them.</a><br> * <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-prime/200909/parenting-dont-praise-your-children" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Parenting guidance: Don’t praise your children!</a><br> * <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shouldstorm/201812/boredomtunity-why-boredom-is-the-best-thing-our-kids" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Boredontunity: Why boredom is the best thing for our kids</a><br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/304bloX" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pre-order Sue’s new book on Amazon</a><br> <br> <br> * Want more episodes like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/094/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">#094: Minimalism and Motherhood: Secrets to Parenting the Simpler Way</a>.<br> * Social distancing is the *perfect* time to review your favorite podcasts! <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sustainable-minimalists-podcast/id1329830361" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">On the Apple Podcasts app</a>, hit the Library tab, scroll allll the way to the bottom past all prior episodes, then click on the stars to leave a review. (Thank you!)<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
