Comments on: Simplicity Parenting

By: Lori Petro

Lori Petro — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:59:54 +0000

Great post. The impact of stress is such a critical factor in today’s parenting and parents are unaware of the need to do less and be more and of the behavioral changes that occur in our kids under such conditions.

Thanks for contributing your thoughts and review of a wonderful book.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:59:40 +0000

Maybe its the old programming Manda, I am not liking what they have on now… like iCarly and Drake and Josh. These shows seem more suitable for teens and yet they play in between episodes of SpongeBob? They are trying to reach young kids with mature messages. Also shows that seem like they are for kids and are actually adult like The Simpsons or Family Guy… argh.. they are disgusting. The way you feel about TV is the way I feel about many movies so of course it isn’t all bad. I just don’t like what my kids in particular seem to learn from modern kids shows.

By: Manda

Manda — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:31:13 +0000

First, great review! I will definitely try to read this at some point. However, I do have a couple comments regarding TV watching. I agree that TV should be monitored and limited to certain times. I also think that you are right on the money (no pun intended) when it comes to marketing. But— I can’t tell you how many times I had and have “meaningful” experiences with a TV show. I watched shows like Boy Meets World and Full House and Family Matters and Growing Pains (oh the good ol’ days), and I can tell you that I learned something important from every single show. So, I have to respectfully disagree, because I don’t think it’s TV in general that is bad, but certain channels and shows are the problem. I know you mentioned that Discovery and other educational stations are acceptable, but I do think there are other shows that have merit.

By: John

John — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:29:06 +0000

Seems like a very good and insighful book. Will get it right away.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:04:20 +0000

I’m gonna go get this book right now! (Well, I guess I should check out the library first.) Thanks for all your great blogs!

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:48:31 +0000

Katie, the book indicated that only seasonal clothes that fit at the moment should be in their closet, otherwise it can be overwhelming. Although I don’t remember limits beyond those I am sure that having too many clothes would be similar to having too many toys… aka too many choices. At least for young kids.

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:24:02 +0000

Thanks for the review. I love all the points. I find no TV or little TV an easy one for us but I need to get a handle on the toys and the books. I always tell myself books are good for them and I love books but I know they shouldn’t have access to so many at a time, thanks for the reminder! And the toys, oh the toys! It’s a never ending cycle of Receiving gifts and getting rid of things, it’s hard to keep up with it! I’m hoping a possible move in the near future will help us unload some things. I wonder what it said about clothing. I try to keep that to a minimum as well but find myself in a similar place as with the toys. Thanks for your insight.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:31:49 +0000

I am going to have to get a copy of this book! I have a degree in child development and it sounds like all the points are dead on! My husband just asked me when we would let our baby watch TV (I had given him the stats on ADD/ADHD on children under the age of 18 months watching TV) and I told him maybe never! We only watch TV when she sleeps, she thinks the remotes are just toys and since there is never a TV on we let her play with them. I am all for children having less, especially less electronics! I love the idea of a lending library in your home. Anyways I am excited, thanks for sharing!

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:45:05 +0000

Sounds like a great book!