We are nearly one year into a global pandemic, therefore I would say we're probably far

overdue in talking about therapy. Therapy. Who needs it? Why does it feel so scary? How do you

get started? What can you expect? Maybe you're interested in exploring therapy, but you have

decision fatigue because there are far too many options and you don't even know where to begin.

So today, I'm going to try to simplify some of that for you.

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

and 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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