Mama Opportunities

Do you want to mark the end of the school year at home? If so, how? In this episode I discuss the value of celebrating the practice of showing up and being faithful. I also give ideas of what to save from the school years and how to organize it.

Large Accordion Folder from Lakeshore Learning: My Keepsake Portfolio

Cloth Art Portfolio from Amazon

Page Protectors to go in the 3-Ring "Memory Book" Binder

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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 I was in my teacher training, we learned about the strategy of thinking aloud. Now I "think aloud" when I read to my kids, when I'm having tender emotions and need extra understanding, or when I'm problem solving.

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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 have events or people in your life that are life giving to your soul? Cookbook Club has been that for me!

Episode 11: Happy (Early) Mother's Day! 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."

Are there some tried and true parenting practices that work and promote connection with our children?

Example of The Red Plate

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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."

How can we teach our children manners in an age appropriate way? How can we present the idea of manners in a way that is inviting?

You Tube Video: American Sign Language for Please

You Tube Video: American Sign Language for Thank You

Flipbook: 52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens by Brooke Romney

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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 if we think about times of quiet and solitude as self-care? How can we encourage our children to have times when they are free from distraction in a way that is inviting and winsome?

Funny Instagram Reel I mentioned: Alone Time

Episode 34: Margin: We All Need it!

Listen on Apple Podcasts 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."

How we view things matters: what if we saw interruptions as our "work" in motherhood? How would that perspective shift impact our words and attitudes?

Morning Song/Prayer "Good Morning, God"

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

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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 the connection between identity and praise? Is there a way to offer encouragement that promotes internal motivation and satisfaction of a job well done for the listener?

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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."

How can we use the powerful strategy of role play to help prepare our children for new or challenging situations? How can we use role play as a teaching tool? And how can we use role play to retrain the brain from cycling in negative thought loops?

Mama Opportunities Podcast: Ep. 10 Talking to Adults

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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."

Is there a creative endeavor that brings you joy and is life giving? Have you considered sharing that joy with your children?

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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."