282: Intentional Parenting for the Holiday Woes: Sibling fights, Screen time, and Full schedules

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood

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Education, Kids & Family, Self-improvement, Parenting

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 4 December 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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This week on Minimalish, I’m welcoming Devon Kuntzman, founder of Transforming Toddlerhood, for a conversation every toddler parent needs, especially during the holiday season. Devon brings so much clarity and compassion to the toddler years, and this episode is full of encouragement and truly helpful strategies you can start using right away. We talk about what’s really going on beneath “big behaviors,” why toddlerhood is such an important developmental season, and how a lot of the work actually starts with us—our emotions, our expectations, and the environment we create. Devon also shares practical tips for everyday challenges, including navigating sibling conflict, managing screen time, prepping for busy seasons (like holidays) so you and your kids can handle transitions with more ease, and setting boundaries with family and friends in a way that protects your values. If you’re craving more peace, confidence, and connection in your home—especially with little ones in the toddler stage (though the tips can span many ages of childhood)— then this episode is for you. Links from this episode: Devon's Website Devon on Instagram (@transformingtoddlerhood) Check out Devon's Book: Transforming Toddlerhood Desirae on Instagram Minimal-ish Podcast Website Holiday episodes: Declutter with me (Holiday Edition) A Values Based Holiday Season with Kat Steck Values Based holiday spending with Jen Hygge Holidays with Diane in Denmark Mental Decluttering for the Holidays Getting intentional about Gift Giving Thinking Ahead for Intentional Holiday Traditions Holiday Q&A (dealing with the influx of stuff, Finding time to rest, Traditions, etc) Teaching our kids contentment and gratitude with Rachel Cruze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:52.8	You're listening to Minimalish, a podcast where we talk about simplifying our stuff,
0:57.9	our lives, our motherhood, all in a realistic way so that we can make room for what matters.
1:03.4	We're not here for perfectly tidy homes or seeing how much we can possibly declutter.
1:07.7	We're here for living with less.
1:09.6	Realistically, it's going to look different
1:11.4	for all of us, but we're not really focused on how our version of minimalism looks anyways.
1:17.0	We're focused on how it feels. I'm your host, Desiree. I'm a mom to two and on my own journey
1:22.8	of living with a little less clutter so I can have more space for an intentional life. I'm no expert,
1:28.4	and I like to think of this as a corner of the internet where we're learning and growing together.
1:33.2	So let's walk towards a more simple and intentional life. Here's this week's episode.
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