Dr. Amanda interviews Jennie McQueen about how to build healthy mothers. She provides helpful tips and encouragement for mothers.

1:12 Dr. Amanda: What are the characteristics of a healthy mother?

1:20 Jennie: Some words that come to mind to me are balance, calm, and collected are words that come to my mind. Patience with myself and with my kids is something I work on.

2:30: Dr. Amanda: What are some things you learned about yourself as a mom?

2:34 Jennie: I learned that every child has their own needs.

5:05: Dr. Amanda: What are some lessons you learned as a mom?

5:08: Jennie: You can’t judge yourself against others as a mom. Connection over perfection is now important to me. It doesn’t have to be perfect all that time.

7:20:  Dr Amanda:  Were there any painful moments that changed you as a mom?

7:30: Jennie: It’s taking a breath before I respond out of stress. If I respond in a way I don’t like it’s more about me then it is about them.

11:55: Dr Amanda: Are there any changes you made in family patterns?

12:02 Jennie: I feel fortunate with my family upbringing but when I think of it as knowing information I know now I have changed ways of saying it is ok to cry and to feel.

15:40: Dr Amanda: What do you think your children would say to you as a mom?

15:48: Jennie:  I I hope they would say I am trying my best and that I am present.

17:50: Dr Amanda: Is there anything you want to say to mothers to help them break patterns?

18:05: Jennie:  One thing you can do is to get knowledge about what you need. Attachment is something I do know about now.

20:10: Dr. Amanda: Are there any books or resources for moms?

20:25:Jennie:  Books by Dr. Bruce Perry help with some strategies. One great resource is consciousdiscipline.org that has really great resources to help support kids.