Do you learn best when you are feeling anxious, angry, shamed, or disconnected? Probably not. Most people thrive in a calm, loving environment where they feel safe to explore. Learning is vulnerable we "take chances, make mistakes and get messy," as Ms. Frizzy from the Magic School Bus likes to say. Gentle parenting will be a huge help to your child no matter if they are in school or homeschooling. As a parent I know you are invested in their education.

In this podcast I talk about:

• What is gentle parenting?
• Specific parenting strategies that help learning and school work
• Coping Strategies for children

Read the full blog post with more links here: https://joyfulmudpuddles.blogspot.com/2021/03/gentle-parenting-impacts-learning.html

Resources mentioned:
Parenting video series
Brave Writer with Julie Bogart (I also got to interview Julie here)
Positive Discipline with Jane Nelson
Non-Violent Communication with Marshall Rosenberg

There are many blog posts linked and many more resources I'd love to share with you. Be sure to look around the blog here for more on gentle parenting and homeschooling.

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Do you have a homeschool group looking for a speaker on this topic?

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A gentle answer turns away wrath

Taken from the new Joyful Motherhood devotional let us consider the power of a gentle answer. Reading: Proverbs 15:1-4

You can see the whole blogpost for this episode here https://joyfulmudpuddles.blogspot.com/2021/02/the-power-of-gentle-answer.html

Come join us on Facebook in the Gentle/Peaceful parenting Community
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Find my on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest at @joyfulmudpuddles
I’m also on Clubhouse @joyfulmudpuddle 

Thanksgiving is an antidote to worry.

Exploring a chapter from my new Joyful Motherhood devotional. Let’s look at how
Philippians 4:4-9 can help you and your children overcome worry and anxiety with thanksgiving.

For more information and a free sample of Joyful Motherhood visit www.joyfulmudpuddles.com/joyful-motherhood

Visit here for the whole blog post based on today's episode https://joyfulmudpuddles.blogspot.com/2021/02/overcoming-worry.html

Come join us on Facebook in the Gentle/Peaceful parenting Community
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I’m also on Clubhouse @joyfulmudpuddle 

Reading from my new devotional Joyful Motherhood we look deeper into “children obey your parents” Ephesians 6:1-4 and what that means for gentle Christian parenting.

I’ll give you a hint. Focusing on connection before correction and putting relationships first is the key.

For more information and a free sample of Joyful Motherhood visit www.joyfulmudpuddles.com/joyful-motherhood

I mention this video on creating a closer connection with your child
http://joyfulmudpuddles.blogspot.com/2020/05/creating-closer-connection-with-your.html

Come join us on Facebook in the Gentle/Peaceful parenting Community
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Find my on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest at @joyfulmudpuddles
I’m also on Clubhouse @joyfulmudpuddle 

You are more than JUST a mom!

Do you ever feel like you are losing yourself in this motherhood role? You used to have passions, hobbies, an identity.

I wear many hats and play many roles as a mother, wife, sister, daughter, business owner, etc. As a Christian another identity I have is in Christ. I am a daughter of the Most High God! A daughter of the King! Wow that is powerful.

Today we are going to unpack our role as mothers, not loosing yourself AND being a child of God!

The devotional today was taken from my new book Joyful Motherhood: Deepen your connection with God and your children. Available on Amazon and Kindle. Visit www.joyfulmudpuddles.com/joyful-motherhood for all the links and a free 5 day sample.

Connect with Meaghan of Joyful Mud Puddles

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Joyful Motherhood devotional www.joyfulmudpuddles.com/joyful-motherhood

Social media only shows us what people want you to see. You may not know that I got overwhelmed and burned out just before Christmas. Thanks to scheduling posts and episodes you never noticed. Today I'm sharing some tips on how to help deal with the overwhelm and about being a highly sensitive person.

Full Blog post here https://joyfulmudpuddles.blogspot.com/2021/01/highly-sensitive-part-1.html

In this episode I talk about:

• Overwhelm - how to handle it
• Highly sensitive - what it means
• Super powers - benefits
• What I'm doing to help myself
• Highly sensitive parenting
• Highly sensitive entrepreneur

Resources Mentioned:
Digital homeschool conference Homeschooling your special needs child
Myer Briggs test
Highly sensitive quiz 

Other Resources

Highly Sensitive Person website

Highly sensitive person book

Highly Sensitive Parenting

Highly Sensitive Child 

Raising Your Spirited Child

Raising your Spirited Baby

Marketing to your personality website

Connect with Meaghan
Website: www.joyfulmudpuddles.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/joyfulmudpuddles

Instagram: www.instagram.com/joyfulmudpuddles

Joyful Motherhood - daily devotional

Joyful Parenting - parent coaching

Link to Joyful Mud Puddles resources

Debbi Sluys specializes in helping people elevate and improve their physical, mental and spiritual well-being, expanding the brain’s potential, and with living intentionally in a state of gratitude and kindness. With nearly 30 years experience in early childhood development, Debbi has gathered a wealth of valuable knowledge about the power of mindset, visioning and success. With her background in professional development and skills in public speaking, Debbi can help you use your brain’s full capacity to reveal your individual dreams, discover your “whys” and accomplish your personal destiny.

Debbi guides people to create a clear vision for their future. Allowing themselves the indulgence of being creative and “playful”, people then expand by adding supportive visuals that slowly uncover their dreams and true potential.

Debbi has studied personal development and success for over 20 years, leading people to become their best selves. She has witnessed the science at work and will guide you through it, empowering men and women to find their joy and “Dare to Declare” their destiny.

Debbi is an enthusiastic and caring Mother, loves children, creativity, travel and sunsets. She is inspired to be living her life’s passion and purpose helping people to vision and soar!

In this episode we talk about:

• Debbi introducing her self
• Debbi's career move from daycare manager to vision boards
• Why it is important to have a vision for your future
• How the brain builds connections - Debbie Mentions Carolyn Leaf
• The power of Images -Power of Vision Board Images
• Creating a vision for yourself personally and your family
• What does it look like to work with Debbi
• Reflection questions
• Your power word for the year

Connecting with Debbi Sluys 

www.Dare2Declare.com

Debbi Sluys (@debbisluys) • Instagram photos and videos

Debbi Sluys (facebook.com)

Be sure to join the Gentle / Peaceful Parenting Community to share your power word for the year and connect with other like minded families.

Happy New Years.
Although we can not tell what this year is going to be like, we do know our God is unchanging and steadfast. We can have peace going in to this year with confidence.

Full Blog Post: https://joyfulmudpuddles.blogspot.com/2020/12/happy-new-year.html

What are your goals for your family? What is your long term vision for your family?
Let's talk about:
One word for the year
Taking baby steps
Recommitting to gentle parenting
Connecting with me

Challenges facing peaceful Parents
Secrets of Peaceful Parents


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Back in March of 2020 when the world shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I felt the itch to start blogging again after a long break. God placed it on my heart to do more than just blog occasionally. He wanted me to become a parenting coach so I could offer support to struggling parents.

As time went on the idea grew larger. Not only did I start blogging again, I became a parenting coach, started a podcast, built a growing online community and published a book! Not to mention the many guest appearances on TV, podcasts, magazines, blogs and newspapers.

Wow I can't believe the Joyful Mud Puddles Podcast is on episode 33 already! Check out these amazing episodes. Podcast blog post with links: https://joyfulmudpuddles.blogspot.com/2020/12/a-year-in-review-for-joyful-mud-puddles.html


If you are looking for more support in your parenting let's connect:

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Devotional: Joyful Motherhood www.joyfulmudpuddles.com/joyful-motherhood

Read the full devotional here: https://joyfulmudpuddles.blogspot.com/2020/11/christmas-treasures-lessons-from-mary.html

As we get closer to Christmas our thoughts turn towards Jesus' birth. Over the years I have considered different parts of the Nativity. Often wondering what it would have been like for each of the people involved.  This year as I have been wrapped up in the middle of writing a devotional book for mothers, a single verse stuck out in the book of Luke. 

As a mom I can relate to Mary. The miracle of birth, even in all the chaos that follows, amazes us as we hold our precious new born. These treasured moments connect us to our little one and the One who created this little miracle.

In the busyness of life do you still take time to treasure moments and think about them?

Do you stand in awe of all God has done in your life? 

Do you pause during your day to be present with your children?

Take a lesson from Mary. This Christmas I encourage you to take the time to thank God for all the blessings in your life. Consider the magnitude, wonder and events of the first Christmas. Worship Jesus, who came personally into the world to rescue, love and forgive us. And be sure to pause in the midst of your festivities to enjoy being with your kids. Treasure all these things. Store them in your heart and think about them.

For devotionals that truly touch on what it means to be both a daughter of the The Lord and a mother to your children, visit www.joyfulmudpuddles.com/joyful-motherhood for a FREE sample of my new book Joyful Motherhood. Available on Kindle and Amazon.

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