Mama Mentors

Are you concerned that your child always starts the school year playing catch-up? Studies show that for some children, as much as 40% of their learning evaporates during summer months. This doesn't have to be the case! Veteran teacher, Mama Lisa shares ideas for maintaining and building upon what your child has learned during the school year. Let us hear your ideas, too, for fun summer learning activities, as we Parent Better Together!

Does your child struggle to make friends, or handle themselves well in a social situation? Is your inclination to step in and smooth the way for them? Mama Holly suggests some practical ideas for making your child proficient socially; and you may be surprised that interjecting yourself into the process is not one of them! You will come away from this episode with actionable ideas and perhaps even a different way of thinking of your role as a parent. Let us hear your thoughts on this subject!

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References: How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

Planning on bringing a baby home soon? Or maybe you already have a new little one, and are feeling completely overwhelmed. This episode is loaded with practical advice from Mama Betsy, who has brought home four of her own babies, plus a new grandson. Betsy is The Master of all things organization and preparation, and no surprise, she came through in a BIG way for us on the early days of surviving baby! Don't struggle alone: try out these tips and let us know your own ideas about transitioning to parenthood.

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References:

Cry When the Baby Cries, Becky Barnicoat

Mama Doc Medicine, Wendy Sue Swanson

What Your Baby Wants You to Know, Marie Deromes

Playful by Design, Myriam Sandlers

Is it possible to maintain your identity while growing into the role of a parent? And is it even okay to want a life outside of your parenting responsibilities?

In this episode, Mama Martha opens up about how she and her daughter have both wrestled with these questions, and the practical steps they took to restore a sense of balance in their lives.

We explore how parents and children can each grow into their own personhood — and how a parent’s pursuit of fulfillment can actually model healthy self-care and emotional maturity for their kids. It's a conversation about boundaries, balance, and the beauty of becoming.

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References:

Fair Play, Eve Rodsky

Motherwhelmed, Beth Berry

Untamed, Glennon Doyle

The Fifth Trimester, Lauren Smith Brody

In this inaugural episode, we will introduce the Mamas, learn about their families, and warm them up with an initial question about parenting.

Now they're ready for your questions!

Leave a question in our box at mamamentors.net, or message us on Instagram at Mama Mentors06.

We look forward to journeying with you as we learn to parent better together!

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Don't parent alone... Let's Parent Better Together!

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