Do you wake up dreading every day or excited to be part of your family and life? Leslie tells us step by step how to identify what your ideal family life is going to look like, and how to create that for yourself. Be sure to grab a pad of paper at the end because the questions she has you ask yourself are going to have you wanting to write them down!! 

You can find Leslie Martino and her speaking schedule HERE and on her INSTAGRAM! 

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In order to raise kids that don't go along with whoever sounds smartest we have to teach them to think critically. Culturally we throw around the phrase "Being a Critical Thinker" a lot, but what does that mean? Today Julie Bogart breaks down some critical thinking myths and then gives us tools for how to help our own kids think critically. 

You can find Julie Bogart HERE or you can buy her book "Raising Critical Thinkers". 

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Did you know yelling begins with lies we believe about our lives and our kids? Tyler talks us through how to identify the lies we are believing and then tells us how God's word changes our hearts to address those! In the first half I give her a scenario that has been happening at our house. We talk through what lies may lead to stress, how to check my body for telltale signs that yelling is coming, and then how the Word of God can change my heart! 

You can find Tyler on Instagram and her website. 

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You can find Elizabeth:

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Do you ever feel like there are all these things you "should be doing" for your kids? Maybe it's the way they are learning, maybe experiences you wish they could have. Today Leah and I talk about peace in motherhood, and what it looks like to let go and trust that your child will learn. She has spent years teaching her kid's in a "Charlotte Mason" approach, and now coaching parents. But maybe you don't homeschool, or you don't know who "Charlotte Mason it. Words like "homeschool" "Child-led education", and "spreading a feast" on Instagram confuse you! Don't be intimidated Leah gently walks us through! 

The things she says are so such soothing balm to a mother's heart that I cried. I hope they bring you as much comfort as they did to me! 

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You can find Leah's book "Modern Miss Mason" here, or follow her on Instagram! 

You can find Elizabeth:

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Have you wondered how to talk to your kids about the kid at the park who uses a walker? Or what to say to the new mom you met whose child has a disability. Today Laura talked to me about:

How to teach your kids about disabilities before you meet kids who have them in real life. 

What it looks like to get a diagnosis for your child and how it changes everyday life. 

How we can support a friend whose kid just got a diagnosis? 

What do you say when you meet a new family and one of the kids has a disability? 

I hope this conversation helps you as much as it did me! Laura was so kind in the way she dealt with these topics and gave a beautiful look into their every day life! 

You can find Laura on Instagram HERE or order her new children's book "Like Me" HERE

You can find Elizabeth:

Writing helpful hints on the blog

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram 

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Does the Christmas season feel like it's lost its magic as an adult? Asheritah and I talk about how to use the names of Jesus to recapture the meaning of the Advent season. We also talk about the importance of building the faith of our kids by telling them our stories of God's faithfulness.

You can find Asheritah on Instagram and Unwrapping the Names of Jesus for adults and for kids

You can find Elizabeth:

Writing helpful hints on the blog

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We all want to have a meaningful Christmas, but sometimes it's hard to know where to start! Join Holly and I today as we talk about what we keep on our lists, what we skip, and how we decide what goes on each list. 

We also talk a little bit about what Advent is, why people celebrate it, and how it makes Christmas even more special! 

You can find her activity book Connected Christmas here! 

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You can find Holly and her two books on Advent at @hollymacklebooks 

You can find Elizabeth:

Writing helpful hints on the blog

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram 

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Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff and activities in life? Today Jodi Mockabee and I talk about simplifying life for young children. We discuss why she chooses mostly natural products and to live with less for her family!

You can find Jodi on Instagram and the wool slippers we talk about HERE 

You can find Elizabeth:

Writing helpful hints on the blog

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram 

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Today Kristen Wetherell and I talk about what it means when Christ humbled himself. Often we think of humility as something in relation to sin and shame, when it is something else entirely! 

"Humble Moms" is a walk through the book of John. In John, we see the humility of Jesus and how it reflects into the life of a believer as we reflect Christ more in our lives. 

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You can find Kristen on her website HERE and purchase her books where ever books are sold. 

You can find Elizabeth:

Writing helpful hints on the blog

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram 

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Kids often struggle to include everyone in group settings. They may avoid another kid because of a disability, skin color, or because they aren't wearing "cool" clothes. Today Trillia and I talk about how to help our kids understand James 2 in a way that helps them overcome favoritism in social situations. She shares a little secret for what she hopes parents get from her books too! 

You can find The Big Wide Welcome here from Amazon! 

Trillia has more resources on her website! 

You can find Elizabeth:

Writing helpful hints on the blog

Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram 

Or get access to the "Penpal Resources" by signing up with email! 

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