speaking to people about those unspoken needs.

We have not just, you know, couples,

but in family relationships, friendships,

and work all over the place.

We have these expectations and nobody knows it, but us.

And we're creating these stories and narratives

and all of this stuff in our head.

And it's like, you know, if you just said that,

it's possible that the person could meet that need

if you spoke up about it.

Hi, this is Dene.

I'm the founder of Simple Families.

Simple Families is an online community

for parents who are seeking a simpler, more intentional life.

In this show, we focus on minimalism with kids,

positive parenting, family wellness,

and decreasing the mental load.

My perspectives are based in my first-hand experience

raising kids, but also rooted in my PhD in child development.

So you're going to hear conversations

that are based in research, but more importantly, real life.

Thanks for joining us.

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