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1950: Slow Living with Children by Denaye Barahona with NoSidebar on Embracing the Gray Area of Parenting

Nov 3, 2023

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Denaye Barahona, an expert on slow living with children, discusses embracing the gray area of parenting and the challenges and realities of parenting. She talks about letting go of idealizations and embracing a more flexible approach to family life, as well as the importance of building relationships and being present with our families.

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Parenthood is meant to be gray and filled with both challenges and moments of joy.

Slow living with children involves creating a life with fewer obligations, more flexibility, and focusing on building relationships and being present for overall family well-being.

Deep dives

The Challenges of Idealizing Family Time

In this podcast episode, the author discusses the common idealizations and preconceptions parents have about family time, specifically focusing on a picnic scenario. She highlights how these idealizations can create feelings of inadequacy when real life doesn't match up. The author emphasizes that most days won't be idyllic, but that doesn't mean they're failures. Parenthood is meant to be gray and filled with both challenges and moments of joy. By letting go of unrealistic expectations, parents can find beauty in the imperfect daily experiences with their children.

Slow Living with Children and Embracing the Grey Area of Parenthood

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Embracing Slow Living and Family Imperfections

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Denaye Barahona with No Sidebar talks about slow living with children

Episode 1950: Slow Living with Children by Denaye Barahona with NoSidebar on Embracing the Gray Area of Parenting

No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul.

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