Extraordinary Moms Podcast

Today I'm bringing you up to speed on my life since we haven't chatted in a while. I'm sharing about my pregnancy, how I felt about the gender, how school is going, and my favorite recent reads.

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"Will you Be My Friend" is the second book (25 years later) following the beloved "Guess How much I love you." Little Nutbrown Hare is back and this time he is making a new friend. This was the perfect book to help Jackson learn about making friends and being kind. Give this as a gift or add it to your library beginning Sept 29, 2020.

My guest today is Marielle Melling. We are going to be discussing how to talk to your kids about health education and pornography. It's a vital topic that needs to be covered in every home, and yet so many of us feel embarrassed or ill-equipped to talk to our kids about this topic. Her work is so important and she really helps you feel more comfortable with this topic.

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Here are my social links...

https://www.lovinlifewithlittles.com

https://www.instagram.com/lovinlifewithlittles

https://www.facebook.com/lovinlifewithlittles

And here's the specific page I mentioned which is a great place to start for pornography resources...

https://www.lovinlifewithlittles.com/teachaboutpornography

Lisa Qualls is the mom of 12 through birth and adoption, and the co-host of The Adoption Connection Podcast. Lisa has co-written a new book The Connected Parent with the late renowned child psychologist Dr. Karyn Purvis – her final written work. The Connected Parent includes insights from Dr. Purvis’ decades of renowned clinical research devoted to help children coming from hard places. Lisa demonstrates how readers can successfully implement these strategies taught by Dr. Purvis in their homes, just as she did in hers. We talk all about her motherhood journey, adopting multiple children at a time, and how her children have responded to the various challenges in their family.

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Peanut provides a safe space for mothers, expectant mothers and those trying to conceive to

build friendships, ask questions and find support. This app has a power for introducing you to women nearby who are at a similar stage in life, Peanut provides access to a community of women who are there to listen, share information and offer valuable advice. Whether it’s understanding IVF, adoption, pregnancy, first years or nursery and beyond, Peanut

is a place to connect with women like you.  Download the app for free today

Head to Peanut or find it on your app store.

Today my guest is Lila Francese. After losing her sister to cancer, Lila took over a significant mothering role to her nephew, in addition to being a mom to her own daughter. We're talking all about her relationship with her sister, why she took on such an intimate caretaking role, and what she's learned along the way. It's a beautiful story about the power of relationships.

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Pick up a copy of Lila's book: The Situation: A Radical Journey Thru Sisterhood

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Peanut provides a safe space for mothers, expectant mothers and those trying to conceive to

build friendships, ask questions and find support. This app has a power for introducing you to women nearby who are at a similar stage in life, Peanut provides access to a community of women who are there to listen, share information and offer valuable advice. Whether it’s understanding IVF, adoption, pregnancy, first years or nursery and beyond, Peanut

is a place to connect with women like you.  Download the app for free today

Head to Peanut or find it on your app store.

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Compassion Parenting with pediatrician Dr. Mary Wilde helps moms find greater presence, grounding, & joy in parenting. For only $17 per month, the program includes regular group sessions with Dr. Wilde, an inspiring Facebook community, a free ticket to a yearly moms' retreat, and more! Register now at https://compassionparenting.com. To learn more about Dr. Mary Wilde, visit https://drmarywilde.com."

Today is for all the boy moms out there (or if you are curious about how boy moms feel or might differ from you:)). Monica Swanson takes pride in being a boy mom and as a fellow boy mom, we had a great chat about what it means to be a boy mom, how we're trying to raise strong young men, etc... It's a super fun and insightful conversation. So excited for you to listen in. Are you a boy mom?

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Website: https://monicaswanson.com/

Boy Mom book: https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Mom-What-Your-Needs/dp/052565271X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Monica+Swanson&qid=1587674754&s=audible&sr=1-2-catcorr

 

The Boy Mom Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boy-mom-podcast-with-monica-swanson-and-friends/id1468061855

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGrommom

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicaswanson_/

Free resource 2: In addition, Monica has a free companion resource to share with your listeners, if you’d like to do that. It's "20 Qualities of Noble Character" - a printable of noble character traits and their definitions, along with some boy-friendly examples that may help you in your ongoing conversations with your son.

https://monicaswanson.com/character

How are you feeling about the school year so far? While we are all experiencing our own specific challenges when it comes to schooling our kids this year due to Covid-19, I wanted to give you one more resource to really help you feel like you can help your kids (and yourself) be successful during this unprecedented time. Anne Cross is a homeschool expert and she is not only sharing about her own homeschooling experience, but also the new resources she's launching for families to help them be successful in educating their children at home. You guys, this course is AMAZING and doable. Take the time to prepare your minds and your hearts for a great school year!

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Get Anne's new course TODAY:

My listeners can get 10% off the series with code: ExtMom10.  Code expires September 14th, 2020, so jump on this amazing offer and be converted like Anne's cameramen.

Check out Anne's podcast or Instagram

In The 6 Needs of Every Child: Empowering Parents and Kids through the Science of Connection, Amy Olrick and her husband invite parents to stop treating parenting as a job, and to instead embrace it as a journey. They draw from psychological research, neuroscience, and their own stories as parents to identify 6 relational needs for human growth that form the foundation of successful parent-child relationships. They integrate the science of connection with practical tools, and they show why it’s more important to be present than perfect if we want to raise healthy, resilient kids.

Amy Olrick is an author and a techie who has spent her professional life working with organizations to build social movements grounded in the ethic of love. Together, they run GrowingConnected.com, where they offer scientifically-grounded and faith-informed resources and support for parents.

 

Today my guest is Elisa Morgan. Elisa is the former President of MOPS, and an incredible mom. Growing up in a family of divorce and then living through her mom's alcoholism, she dreamed of having the "perfect family." While she did end up marrying her prince of 41 years, they also had their share of challenges in the form of her daughter's teenage pregnancy and other family issues with addiction. She's learned a lot along her motherhood journey and I know she will offer you a big virtual hug and hope that no matter what, God is mindful of you in every season.

Show Notes: 

https://www.godhearsher.org/

https://www.elisamorgan.com/

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Today, my husband Pete and I are sharing more about our family's military experience. It's one I never thought I'd have, but I'm grateful that chapter in our lives. So if you want a behind the scenes look at the military this is it!

Today my guest is Janine Reid, mom of three, including a son with an inoperable brain tumor. Janine has been through a lot in her life and she reflects on the lessons she's learned throughout her life and how it has transformed her motherhood journey. She's such a warrior for her kids and now she's written a book to share more about her struggles, called "The Opposite of Certainty".

Show Notes:

Check out Janine's Book and her website: JanineUrbaniakReid.com

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