Be the Light

Episode 52

You're not alone. Confidential help is available for free.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 1-800-273-8255

Trigger Warning: Teen Suicide

Links to all the guides I’ve read this week:

https://time.com/5572394/suicide-contagion-study/?fbclid=IwAR2yBL6mm2g8ax3HOYOKVg3MhXKHQgSvAc5hKj336fmy_S0fumcPCuhWhfg

https://www.today.com/parents/experts-explain-how-talk-about-suicide-kids-age-t130589?fbclid=IwAR2gTiSTM1871OGMj6QM7RDZkVbGNInrtoubxrU2zGGSboYXkpQvGEDUqqE

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Ten-Things-Parents-Can-Do-to-Prevent-Suicide.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3QfNhBgR_72Q5dOlkEc0N05502LMSP3u52IgXA6Gekro-yfMaG0WUhGRk

https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/talk2kids/?fbclid=IwAR2wuo8PNu-aDGZFvtZPBANyOX_r6huFlk8WSTbT9NG7_zOOcAdVy7oqTZA

http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/53/2016/11/Every-Parent.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1fxeaIKV9vatJeUL62_eEQtt0224TqgCxxwpWBJm-8u2gMVyO7IQkHDo8

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/life-attempting-suicide-survivors-55841545

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Continue the conversation with me on Instagram or by email!

[email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.

Self-Care: Dance by yourself and with your family to the song You Matter to Me by Sara Bareilles and Jason Mraz. 

Play Idea: Decorate plain plates from the Dollar Store and then bring cookies to the adults in your family’s life that you appreciate.  My kids call it being random acts of kindness ninja.

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!

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Be the Light

Episode 52

You're not alone. Confidential help is available for free.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 1-800-273-8255

Trigger Warning: Teen Suicide

Links to all the guides I’ve read this week:

https://time.com/5572394/suicide-contagion-study/?fbclid=IwAR2yBL6mm2g8ax3HOYOKVg3MhXKHQgSvAc5hKj336fmy_S0fumcPCuhWhfg

https://www.today.com/parents/experts-explain-how-talk-about-suicide-kids-age-t130589?fbclid=IwAR2gTiSTM1871OGMj6QM7RDZkVbGNInrtoubxrU2zGGSboYXkpQvGEDUqqE

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Ten-Things-Parents-Can-Do-to-Prevent-Suicide.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3QfNhBgR_72Q5dOlkEc0N05502LMSP3u52IgXA6Gekro-yfMaG0WUhGRk

https://www.mirecc.va.gov/visn19/talk2kids/?fbclid=IwAR2wuo8PNu-aDGZFvtZPBANyOX_r6huFlk8WSTbT9NG7_zOOcAdVy7oqTZA

http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/53/2016/11/Every-Parent.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1fxeaIKV9vatJeUL62_eEQtt0224TqgCxxwpWBJm-8u2gMVyO7IQkHDo8

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/life-attempting-suicide-survivors-55841545

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Continue the conversation with me on Instagram or by email!

[email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.

Self-Care: Dance by yourself and with your family to the song You Matter to Me by Sara Bareilles and Jason Mraz. 

Play Idea: Decorate plain plates from the Dollar Store and then bring cookies to the adults in your family’s life that you appreciate.  My kids call it being random acts of kindness ninja.

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

Appreciation not Gratitude

Episode 51

“I believe that appreciation is a holy thing--that when we look for what's best in a person we happen to be with at the moment, we're doing what God does all the time. So in loving and appreciating our neighbor, we're participating in something sacred.”  Mr. Fred Rogers

Books to inspire you:

1,00 Gifts by Ann VosKamp

Mateo Finds His Wow! By Gabi Garcia  (really any book by her is awesome)

Gratitude Jar by Josie Robinson

Continue the conversation with me on Instagram or by email!

[email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.

Self-Care: Wear hair ties or jelly bracelets on your left arm and switch when you notice true connection or awe.  Remember, I say you’re only 5 feet from something to appreciate. 

Play Idea: Set up a game of HORSE in the house using beanie babies.  I’m going to use a pillow as the target, you could use a laundry basket or hula hoop.  Bring the fun indoors with the new early sunset. 

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

Appreciation not Gratitude

Episode 51

“I believe that appreciation is a holy thing--that when we look for what's best in a person we happen to be with at the moment, we're doing what God does all the time. So in loving and appreciating our neighbor, we're participating in something sacred.”  Mr. Fred Rogers

Books to inspire you:

1,00 Gifts by Ann VosKamp

Mateo Finds His Wow! By Gabi Garcia  (really any book by her is awesome)

Gratitude Jar by Josie Robinson

Continue the conversation with me on Instagram or by email!

[email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.

Self-Care: Wear hair ties or jelly bracelets on your left arm and switch when you notice true connection or awe.  Remember, I say you’re only 5 feet from something to appreciate. 

Play Idea: Set up a game of HORSE in the house using beanie babies.  I’m going to use a pillow as the target, you could use a laundry basket or hula hoop.  Bring the fun indoors with the new early sunset. 

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

To the Mom at the Grocery Store

Episode 50

Let’s start rebuilding the village.  Acknowledge the mom’s you see out in public with a peace sign or a nod. We have more in common than we think.

Continue the conversation with me on Instagram or by email!

[email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.

Self-Care: Doodle who is on your Mom Club Team.  Bonus points if you reach out to them and tell them thank you. 

Play Idea:  Do a craft from your childhood or one you did with your big kids but not your littles. I’m going to make apple turkeys.  https://busycreatingmemories.com/apple-turkey/

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

To the Mom at the Grocery Store

Episode 50

Let’s start rebuilding the village.  Acknowledge the mom’s you see out in public with a peace sign or a nod. We have more in common than we think.

Continue the conversation with me on Instagram or by email!

[email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.

Self-Care: Doodle who is on your Mom Club Team.  Bonus points if you reach out to them and tell them thank you. 

Play Idea:  Do a craft from your childhood or one you did with your big kids but not your littles. I’m going to make apple turkeys.  https://busycreatingmemories.com/apple-turkey/

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

 Family Acts of Giving

Episode 49

Meet Natalie Silverstein, she wrote an amazing guidebook for families. 

Simple Acts: The Busy Families Guide To Giving Back

To learn more check out her website, https://simpleactsguide.com/

Here are more simple service projects from Doing Good Together

Self-Care: Reach out to a friend and let them know you are thinking about them.  Doing the nice thing is an act of self-care

Play Idea:  Plan a park date but start with a quick clean-up of the area.  Don’t forget trash bags, gloves, music and snacks for after. 

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

~~Got a road trip or just everyday drives around town?  Use the time well by adding in play.

TEXT “play” to 69922 for this free pdf. 

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

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

 Family Acts of Giving

Episode 49

Meet Natalie Silverstein, she wrote an amazing guidebook for families. 

Simple Acts: The Busy Families Guide To Giving Back

To learn more check out her website, https://simpleactsguide.com/

Here are more simple service projects from Doing Good Together

Self-Care: Reach out to a friend and let them know you are thinking about them.  Doing the nice thing is an act of self-care

Play Idea:  Plan a park date but start with a quick clean-up of the area.  Don’t forget trash bags, gloves, music and snacks for after. 

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

~~Got a road trip or just everyday drives around town?  Use the time well by adding in play.

TEXT “play” to 69922 for this free pdf. 

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

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

White Space

Episode 48

On October 24 in 2011 and 2019 I said "I need white space."

 Listen for the 5 tips!

Self-Care: Order your 2020 wall calendar right now.  Here's an link to the one I've used for years:  https://amzn.to/2BCNoZ1

Play Idea: Prank your kids.  Give them the trick in trick or treat.  Scare them with a fake spider or mouse.  Freeze their cereal.

Join the new Patreon Community for extended support & bonus content. www.patreon.com/christythomas

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

~~Got a road trip or just everyday drives around town?  Use the time well by adding in play.

TEXT “play” to 69922 for this free pdf. 

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

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

White Space

Episode 48

On October 24 in 2011 and 2019 I said "I need white space."

 Listen for the 5 tips!

Self-Care: Order your 2020 wall calendar right now.  Here's an link to the one I've used for years:  https://amzn.to/2BCNoZ1

Play Idea: Prank your kids.  Give them the trick in trick or treat.  Scare them with a fake spider or mouse.  Freeze their cereal.

Join the new Patreon Community for extended support & bonus content. www.patreon.com/christythomas

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

~~Got a road trip or just everyday drives around town?  Use the time well by adding in play.

TEXT “play” to 69922 for this free pdf. 

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

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