Multi talented and highly experienced, Rivky Boyarsky wears many hats- nurse, midwife, kallah teacher, author, blogger, recipe developer, and more, but her most treasured hat of all is being a mother. Listen in as Sara Blau and Rivky sit down to discuss how she juggles it all and get inspired as she elaborates on the times she has had to make difficult decisions to put her family and home first. Gain some practical tips on how to slice the pie of life and how to maximize your time and energy.

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In this episode of The Optimizing Mothers Podcast, experienced mother and long time educator, Mrs. Pearl Stroh joins Sara Blau to discuss new ideas on early childhood development. With over thirty years of experience, Mrs. Stroh is passionate about preschool and its impact throughout a child's life, as well as guiding other teachers in their careers. Listen as she tells over the power of nature and the calming affect it has on children, along with the appreciation it brings for Hashem's beautiful world. Get inspired, learn some new tips, and enjoy!

In this episode, host Sara Blau speaks with Shlucha to the Golan Heights, Mrs. Devorah Hertzel. Listen as she recounts personal anecdotes from her family and shlichus, as well as her story of challenges and trials. Get inspired as she speaks of the strength and Bitachon she acquired through her journey and what brought her through some of the darkest times.

In this episode, experienced parenting mentor and Kallah teacher, Mrs. Frumie Piekarski, joins host Sara Blau to discuss all things parenting and motherhood. Get inspired as Mrs. Piekarski shares stories from working with parents who are seeking guidance and how she helps them to find their own strengths, as well as those of their children. Listen as she discusses the importance of meaning and authentic Ruchniyus in the lives of children, as well as other tried and true tools that have helped the many parents that she has worked with.

In the exciting first episode of The Optimizing Mothers podcast, host Sara Blau is joined by experienced mother and educator, Mrs. Dinie Rapoport. Listen to Mrs. Rapoport emphasize the impact of teachable moments by sharing stories from her childhood and her experience as a preschool teacher. She introduces techniques by which to facilitate teachable moments such as big picture mindset, mindfulness, and "flexible consistency". This episode discussed how to bring happiness and excitement to Yiddishkeit and the home.

The Optimizing Mothers Podcast is here to optimize the chinuch of our daughters by inspiring, uniting and celebrating the foundations of Bais Rivkah's families.

This podcast is a branch of the BRANCHES INITIATIVE by Bais Rivkah School.

Sara Blau, a mother like you will lead you on a journey that's focused on optimizing everything you are already doing and making it better.

Enjoy both interview and solo style episodes.

For more info on this initiative, go to: bethrivkah.edu/branches bethrivkah.edu/brpodcast