Mama Opportunities

A Mama's privilege is to witness the life of another. It is such a gift to be a constant presence in someone else's life!

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The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

What can we do when Math homework seems to be causing problems? How can we hold a boundary while offering support?

Episode 3: 5 Pillars that Support Parenting Decisions Listen on Apple or Spotify

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The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

What are some common themes in Math instruction that we can strengthen at home? How can we use the concept of growth mindset and "a little bit here, a little bit there" as it applies to Math?

Writing Tablet

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The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

When difficult situations happen, we have to push through them. Avoiding will not work, glazing over them won't produce growth, so we must have some forward movement. It has become a mantra I remind myself, "You have to go through it."

We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen & Helen Oxenbury

Capable by Sissy Goff and David Thomas

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The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

Have you ever acted in a situation where you felt embarrassed about it later? I had that experience in Costco. In this episode I talk both about sharing with your kids the times when you mess up and the importance of telling yourself the truth.

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The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by meal planning? When you can decide on categories, then it is just a matter of placing a recipe in that category. I think of it like a mental pegboard.

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The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

What is our role in fostering sibling relationships? How can we use our agency to promote understanding and enjoyment of the other person?

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The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

You often hear people say, "The days are long, but the years are short." How do you want to document and record the funny things kids say and the growth that you observe during their childhood?

Book Mentioned: Teaching from Rest by Sarah MacKenzie

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The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

This phrase is very helpful when you want a child to understand that the behavior is not wrong or unwanted at all, but that now is not the time for that behavior.

Verbal Rumble Strips (Episode 9): Listen on Apple or Spotify

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The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

What do we do with our frustrations that arise as we parent? We can get really honest with ourselves, name what is bothering us, and problem solve for that.

Episode 3: 5 Pillars that Support Parenting Decisions, Listen on Apple or Spotify

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The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."