Feeding kids can be hard and frustrating. Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Augusta McClean helps demystify how much a child actually needs to eat in a day plus tips for dealing with a picky eater.

Parenting can often bring with it challenges and strong emotions that don't always make sense in the moment. Professional counselors, Mike and Kayla lead us through some thoughtful exercises to be sure we are connecting with ourselves and, as appropriate, our inner child so we can show up well in our parenting.

New Hope Counseling

Physical Therapist Hannah Schoening presents on the pelvic floor, sharing all the ways this vital part of our body supports us as well as teaching us ways we can help support it.

Potty training can be so intimidating. Hear from four moms who have been there before as they provide some tips, tricks, and assurance that everything will be okay.

Books Mentioned:

Oh Crap Potty Training by Jamie Glowacki - https://indypl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?custom_edit=false&query=%28title%3A%28Oh+Crap%21+Potty+Training%29+AND+contributor%3A%28Jamie+Glowacki%29+%29&searchType=bl&suppress=true 

The Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies - https://indypl.bibliocommons.com/v2/search?custom_edit=false&query=%28title%3A%28The+Montessori+Toddler%29+AND+contributor%3A%28Simone+Davies%29+%29&searchType=bl&suppress=true 

Super Pooper and Whizz Kid by Eunice Moyle - https://indypl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S165C1272385

We get to know our Mentor Moms a little better and hear some wisdom and insight from some moms who are further down the road.

Holidays provide parents with special opportunities to point their families to Christ. This is especially true for the season of Advent/Christmas. Join mom of four and Redeemer Kids staff member Emily Pilkington for a discussion about why holidays matter and to choose a few practical ideas to try with your children this December.

Resources:

“Treasuring God in Our Traditions” by Noel Piper: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/treasuring-god-in-our-traditions 

“Want to Get Into the Christmas Spirit? Face the Darkness” by Tish Harrison Warren: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/30/opinion/sunday/christmas-season-advent-celebration.html

“Waiting Songs” by Rain For Roots: https://open.spotify.com/album/15eKUrXicdTPdpkxuisEtW?si=tT65-ySHQ5moa4Qo2rLj6w

“We Wonder” Podcast: https://www.wewonderpod.com/

Advent Blocks: https://goodkind.shop/collections/christmas

“What’s In the Bible: Why Do We Call It Christmas?” by Phil Vischer: https://store.whatsinthebible.com/Buck-Denver-Asks-Why-do-we-call-it-Christmas-p/witbmas.htm

“Song of the Stars” by Sally Lloyd-Jones: https://www.sallylloyd-jones.com/books/song-of-the-stars/

Redeemer Kids Birthday Party for Jesus: https://www.redeemindy.org/events/2022/12/21/rk-cp

Redeemer Women Advent Morning: https://www.redeemindy.org/events/2022/12/17/advent-morning

Lisa Duhamell MA, LMHC to speaks with us about our experiences as mothers in the pandemic and how we can be kind to ourselves coming out of it.

Lifestream Counseling: https://www.lifestreamcounseling.com

Lisa Duhamell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifestreaminc

We'll be sharing audio and resources from the Redeemer MOPS group in Indianapolis, Indiana. Join us!