Busy Mom’s Survival Guide Podcast Episode 057. Over the years of parenting 8 children, I have discovered that to be a truly effective parent, you have to modify your parenting style to account for the uniqueness of each of your individual children. Because our kids do not learn the same, think the same, behave the […]

Busy Mom’s Survival Guide Podcast Episode 056.On last week’s episode, I discussed the concept of multiple intelligences with  Dr. Kathy Koch, author of the book “How Am I Smart? A Parent’s Guide to Multiple Intelligences*” and the website www.CelebrateKids.com. If you missed that episode, the concept is that there are 8 basic ways that people learn.  Every person […]

Busy Mom’s Survival Guide Podcast Episode 055.My husband got his Master’s Degree in Teaching.  One of the things I remember him studying was “Multiple Intelligences” and “Learning Styles”.  I admit, I didn’t really pay much attention to it back then, but I picked up enough to learn that different children learn differently.  That seemed like […]

Busy Mom’s Survival Guide Podcast Episode 054.During the previous two episodes I discussed work ethic with Eric Chester, author of the book Reviving Work Ethic.*  Those episodes sparked some good conversations, but it also resulted in several questions from parents asking how I actually taught my toddlers and young children to work. During this episode, I […]

Busy Mom’s Survival Guide Podcast Episode 053.Today we’re going to finish the conversation I started last week with Eric Chester.  Eric is the author of the book Reviving Work Ethic* and as an author and speaker he has visited over 1500 schools.  Eric is not just aware of how important a strong work ethic is, […]

Busy Mom’s Survival Guide Podcast Episode 052. I’ve seen two trends concerning children and work ethic that disturb me.  The first is that many parents treat work as a punishment.  The second is that many parents indulge their children and then expect them to all of a sudden magically develop a work ethic when they […]

Busy Mom’s Survival Guide Podcast Episode 051. Some children naturally outgrow being a picky eater.  Unfortunately, without intervention, many children who are picky eaters become adults who are picky eaters. While it is difficult having children who are picky eaters, it is also difficulty being married to one. I know this because I married a […]

Busy Mom’s Survival Guide Podcast Episode 050. I have spent many years teaching my children how to eat a wide range of foods.  That doesn’t mean that they love everything, but they do try new foods, even if they do so reluctantly at times. During this episode I share why I think it is important […]

Busy Mom’s Survival Guide Podcast Episode 049. Being able to put together a meal is a valuable life skill that I start teaching my children when they are as young as two years old (depending on the child).  During the early years they work beside me or their father or one of their older siblings […]

Busy Mom’s Survival Guide Podcast Episode 048. It is important to me that my children learn how to cook.  But that is not enough.  I also desire for them to love (or at least to enjoy) cooking. So during this episode, I am joined by my son, Emery, who is now 13.  Emery has been […]