What Our Kids Really Need

Enough with excessive educational toys, extracurriculars, and enrichment activities. It’s time to take a step back, put our wallets away, and realize what our children *actually* need. On today's show: re-centering our parenting efforts around 3 of the most important childhood needs. Here's a preview: [10:00] Kids need your undivided attention! Make sure you're giving twice as much positive attention as negative attention [13:00] What recent research says about the benefits of delighting in our children [16:30] 3 benefits to signing up for one less extracurricular [28:00] Not all foods are created equal! Kids really do need these 8 micronutrients    Resources mentioned: Episode #403: The Processed Food Problem Episode #173: How To Simplify Picky Eating   This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! Join our (free!) Facebook community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists Say hello! [email protected].