It's that magical time of the year.

Let's face it, it's kind of felt like that magical time of the year since the holiday

decorations hit the shelves back in October.

The pressure to shop early and the fear of missing out, the FOMO, has never been stronger.

There's a good chance that you probably have kids who are excited about the holiday season,

mostly because of the anticipation of the gifts that are to come.

If that sounds like your kids, you are not alone.

Today we're talking about simplifying the holiday season, staying focused on what matters

the most, the real reason for the season.

Sometimes as parents, we shift the narrative towards the gifts and the presents and the

getting without even noticing it.

It is never too late to start teaching and emphasizing the things that matter the most.

Family togetherness, connection, religion, whatever that is in your family.

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 firsthand 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.

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