The MomForce Podcast Hosted by Chatbooks

When it comes to finding out what is important to you in your life, the first step is to name what matters. Kendra Adachi, New York Times bestselling author of The Lazy Genius Way, shares how this mantra has changed how she lives her life. She is a podcaster, mom, author and creator of a life-changing chicken recipe (seriously, you need to check it out), and she joins Vanessa on The MomForce Podcast to discuss how you can be your own lazy genius. Kendra shares stories of how she has overcome her perfectionist tendencies and how making and building connections with other people ultimately is what she has named as what matters most.

SHOW NOTES:

Find Kendra on Instagram and her website.

Change-your-life chicken: https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/blog/change-your-life-chicken

Kendra's book: The Lazy Genius Collective

The MomForce Facebook Group

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Happiness is part of the human experience, and today's guest never tires of exploring the many facets of emotion and happiness. Gretchen Rubin, author of The Four Tendencies, has devoted her career and writing to understanding how humans respond to their expectations. In this episode of The MomForce Podcast, she explains that people's responses to outer and inner expectations determines which of the four tendencies (upholder, questioner, obliger, or rebel) they have.

SHOW NOTES:

The Four Tendencies Quiz

Gretchen's favorite parenting books:

How To Talk So That Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

Siblings Without Rivalry

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Home is the first place a child begins to learn, and the role a parent plays in their children's education has changed dramatically since the global pandemic began. LaNesha Tabb of @apron_education and author of Unpack Your Impact is an educator and mother who is trailblazing a new curriculum for teachers, parents and students to learn about diversity, inclusion and cultivating important conversations. She shares with Vanessa the responsibility parents have to "disrupt the default" and consciously teach their children how to be anti-racist. In Lanesha's words she tells us all how we can, "Stop being weird about race". Additionally, LaNesha is a kindergarten teacher with 20 years of experience and she shares her number one tip for helping children learn at home.

Vanessa's home school episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-momforce-podcast-hosted-by-chatbooks/id1464755075?i=1000468947702

LaNesha's guide for talking about racism: https://laneshatabb.com/home/store28348178-company-site/

Unpack your impact: https://laneshatabb.com/unpack-your-impact/

Read like a rockstar: https://readlikearockstarteaching.com/

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Sick of hearing "new year, new you"? Instead of New Year's resolutions, follow Andrea Hannemann in her pursuit of lifelong health habits. She lives by her mantra "plant over processed" and shares how you can do it, too!

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Picky eaters are stressful! Jennifer Anderson of Kids Eat In Color has a mission to help parents feel confident feeding their families. Through her website and courses, she offers parents insights into family mealtime - especially with picky eaters! Jennifer joins Vanessa to talk through her best tips and tricks for fulfilling family meals.

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Vanessa Quigley sits down with Melissa Joan Hart, of Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Clarissa Explains it All fame, to talk about where her career has taken her since her teenage years on TV. Melissa is now a mother of three and shares her experience with parenting and what has helped her the most while raising her boys. She also shares some behind-the-scenes secrets from the set of her latest film, Dear Christmas!

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Finding the perfect gift can be hard, especially for those closest to you. Vanessa Quigley, Chatbooks co-founder and mother of 7, reflects on past episodes with guests Shea McGee, Dr. Tina Bryson and Jordan Page, and shares their tips and tricks on how they strengthen their most important relationships.

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How did a girl who went to school in Public Relations end up starting a design brand, writing a book, and collaborating with Target on a line of furniture and decor? Shea McGee of Studio McGee joins Vanessa to talk about how she built her brand, what it is like to star in her own Netflix series, and what is next for her and the Studio McGee brand!

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Laughter is the best medicine and Lisa Clark, the original "Real Mom" of Chatbooks viral video fame, is here to prove it! She is a successful actress, author, and radio show host that has faced incredible difficulties this past year. Lisa shares how good humor helped guide her through the diagnosis and recent passing of her husband, Christopher Clark. To see more from Lisa follow her on Instagram.

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Morning schedules, taking the family camping, and parenting different personalities are among the hot topics Vanessa and her sisters talked about in the first season of The MomForce Podcast. Vanessa compiled her all-time favorite moments and shares them in this episode.

1. Hire a "warm body" to babysit when the kids are all in bed.

All Things Babysitters - Part I

2. When should you let your girls start shaving their legs??

Keeping the Kids Clean(ish) - Shower, Rinse, Brush, Repeat.

3. Why printed pictures can strengthen your family relationships

Strengthening Families through the Printed Photo Dr. Trisha Weeks

4. How you can comfort a grieving friend - What advice would you give them

How to Help a Grieving Friend

5. Making service a priority in your family - Getting kids involved

Creating a Culture of Service in Your Family with Kristin Andrus

6. Helping your kids feel seen, safe, soothed, and secure

The Power of Showing Up with Dr. Tina Bryson

7. Getting on the same page with your partner about the family budget

Tackling the Family Budget with Jordan Page

8. Knowing the difference between discipline and punishment

Positive Discipline with Ralphie Jacobs of Simply On Purpose

9. When the best time to go to sleep is - and how to actually fall asleep

Rules for Bed with Sleep and Sex Therapist Christine Lawler of @the.peaceful.sleeper

10. Healthy ways to cope with anxiety, for parents and kids.

How to Cope with How How to Cope with Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Lisa Damour

Parenting is hard and we don't have to do it alone! The MomForce is here to help you! We would love to see you join our Facebook group, where thousands of like-minded women from all over the world are helping each other out as we all learn and grow in our own womanhood/motherhood.

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