Affirmation: I am calm in the chaos. 

Join the HUG Challenge!

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Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.

 

Find more affirmations with episode 26, 61, 63, 65, 

 

If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/

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Affirmation: I am calm in the chaos. 

Join the HUG Challenge!

https://www.subscribepage.com/84hugs

Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.

 

Find more affirmations with episode 26, 61, 63, 65, 

 

If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/

[email protected]

 

Play, Pleasure, and Parenthood with Julie Bogart 

Episode 66

Don’t miss out—sign up now for the 84 Hugs in 7 Days Challenge starting February 20, 2020!  Join now! https://www.subscribepage.com/84hugs

 

Today’s guest was Julie Bogart.

You can find Julie Bogart online at www.BraveWriter.com   On Instagram as  @JulieBraveWriter  or  BraveWriter on Facebook and YouTube. 

Don’t forget to check out her book The Brave Learner at your local bookstore or library—it’s great for all  families’ not just homeschoolers. 

My favorite blog post about how to start homeschooling: https://blog.bravewriter.com/2013/10/23/the-best-curriculum-for-a-six-year-old/

You can find her podcast here : http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/   

I was a guest on this episode https://blog.bravewriter.com/2017/10/16/how-to-be-an-awesome-adult-with-christy-thomas/

Bullet Points:

--The brain does not fight itself in the play mode. When you are resistant, your brain is fighting itself. 

--The first five years (0-5) play is obvious we are willing to indulge it. 

--“The sense of duty becomes our obligation – enrich the context (of learning) with the pleasure of connection.”

--Play vs. Execution

--“Have fun so you don’t crack—reenergize your energy for our own life.”

 

Self-Care:  Dance to the song Defying Gravity by Idina Menzel.  Twirl and feel free!

Play Idea: Drive around town and notice when something seems out of place.  Ask your kids to tell you the story of what happened.   Enjoy their big creative ideas and savor the moment. 

 

Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.

 

Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com 

Join our community and get texts!

Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

Play, Pleasure, and Parenthood with Julie Bogart 

Episode 66

Don’t miss out—sign up now for the 84 Hugs in 7 Days Challenge starting February 20, 2020!  Join now! https://www.subscribepage.com/84hugs

 

Today’s guest was Julie Bogart.

You can find Julie Bogart online at www.BraveWriter.com   On Instagram as  @JulieBraveWriter  or  BraveWriter on Facebook and YouTube. 

Don’t forget to check out her book The Brave Learner at your local bookstore or library—it’s great for all  families’ not just homeschoolers. 

My favorite blog post about how to start homeschooling: https://blog.bravewriter.com/2013/10/23/the-best-curriculum-for-a-six-year-old/

You can find her podcast here : http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/   

I was a guest on this episode https://blog.bravewriter.com/2017/10/16/how-to-be-an-awesome-adult-with-christy-thomas/

Bullet Points:

--The brain does not fight itself in the play mode. When you are resistant, your brain is fighting itself. 

--The first five years (0-5) play is obvious we are willing to indulge it. 

--“The sense of duty becomes our obligation – enrich the context (of learning) with the pleasure of connection.”

--Play vs. Execution

--“Have fun so you don’t crack—reenergize your energy for our own life.”

 

Self-Care:  Dance to the song Defying Gravity by Idina Menzel.  Twirl and feel free!

Play Idea: Drive around town and notice when something seems out of place.  Ask your kids to tell you the story of what happened.   Enjoy their big creative ideas and savor the moment. 

 

Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.

 

Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com 

Join our community and get texts!

Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

Affirmation: I am building a legacy of love.  My love is like infinity it just is.     

 

Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.

 

Find more affirmations with episode 26, 61, 63 

 

If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/

[email protected]

 

Affirmation: I am building a legacy of love.  My love is like infinity it just is.     

 

Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.

 

Find more affirmations with episode 26, 61, 63 

 

If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/

[email protected]

 

A Parenting Journey-- Adoption, Trauma , Play & Parenting with Rachal Pollard

 

Episode 64

Meet my friend Rachal:

Rachal Pollard is a wife to a talented, hilarious husband, and mama to four kiddos who test limits, push boundaries and explore life with exceptional curiosity.  After growing their family through adoption, Rachal was plunged into the world of therapeutic, trauma-informed parenting.  After 10 years of learning, she now works to help the community around her become trauma-informed including churches, community services, schools and foster and adoptive families.  She is the co-founder of Redeemed Network, which works to help the church provide effective wrap-around care for families, children and workers that are affected by foster care and adoption.  Rachal is also a certified Christian Life Coach and you can learn more about the benefits of coaching on her blog www.imperfectlifecoaches.com. 

You can follow her on social media @Pollardmama everywhere. 

    ACE: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean     Counter-ACES: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pulling-through/201910/ways-counter-the-effects-adverse-childhood-experiences       An overview video about attachment styles: https://youtu.be/nIhATiiM-Pw   Go watch Instant Family on Amazon or wherever. https://amzn.to/2S4JNdT       Selfcare:  Take your car to the carwash.       Play: Connect with technology-- http://gamepigeonapp.com/    

Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.

 

Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  join our community!

Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

A Parenting Journey-- Adoption, Trauma , Play & Parenting with Rachal Pollard

 

Episode 64

Meet my friend Rachal:

Rachal Pollard is a wife to a talented, hilarious husband, and mama to four kiddos who test limits, push boundaries and explore life with exceptional curiosity.  After growing their family through adoption, Rachal was plunged into the world of therapeutic, trauma-informed parenting.  After 10 years of learning, she now works to help the community around her become trauma-informed including churches, community services, schools and foster and adoptive families.  She is the co-founder of Redeemed Network, which works to help the church provide effective wrap-around care for families, children and workers that are affected by foster care and adoption.  Rachal is also a certified Christian Life Coach and you can learn more about the benefits of coaching on her blog www.imperfectlifecoaches.com. 

You can follow her on social media @Pollardmama everywhere. 

    ACE: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean     Counter-ACES: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pulling-through/201910/ways-counter-the-effects-adverse-childhood-experiences       An overview video about attachment styles: https://youtu.be/nIhATiiM-Pw   Go watch Instant Family on Amazon or wherever. https://amzn.to/2S4JNdT       Selfcare:  Take your car to the carwash.       Play: Connect with technology-- http://gamepigeonapp.com/    

Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.

 

Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  join our community!

Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

                 

Affirmation: I am here in the present moment, with kindness and curiosity.   

 

Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.

 

Find more affirmations with episode 26 & 61

 

If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/

[email protected]

 

Affirmation: I am here in the present moment, with kindness and curiosity.   

 

Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.

 

Find more affirmations with episode 26 & 61

 

If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/

[email protected]