The Wandering Ma

Personal Safety For Kids isn't about knowing how to beat someone up physically. This episode gives you ideas and tips for having a discussion with your children about who they are, where they live, what to do in an unfavorable situation, when to seek help and why these things matter.

Join me today as I discuss:

Building trust and not freaking out on your kids. Tricky People. The What If Game. The basic alphabet, phone numbers, and calling 911. Knowing whom is their family members. Respect for body autonomy.

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Website: The Wandering Ma

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Join me today on an interview show with guest Ryan Cooper. Ryan and I talk about his growing up with ADHD and how he looks back on his life. This conversation was so insightful for moms of kids with ADHD and a look into the life of someone with ADHD and how they grew up with the disorder. If you're on a journey with being a mom to a child with ADHD will be helpful to gain a look into your child's mind. And although Ryan isn't the only person with ADHD on the planet, duh, he is one who has graciously given his time to help us moms out, even if it's just a little bit.

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Instagram: @ ToritheWanderingMa

Website: The Wandering Ma

YouTube @ ToritheWanderingMa

This episode was recorded at the beginning of April during the first wave that the U.S. closed down for quarantine during the SARS-COV2 outbreak in early 2020. For moms of kids with ADHD/ADD. In this episode I discuss: Mindset of the adults; Start with work in mind, instead of screens; Create a growth mindset in your child; Intrinsic v. Extrinsic motivation; and the creative suggestions for getting chores done.

Here are links mentioned in the episode:

CELF Study: http://celf.ucla.edu/2010_conference_articles/Klein_et_al_2009.pdf The Mayan Method discussed by Ms. Doucleff https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2018/09/01/641266260/how-to-get-kids-to-do-chores-does-the-maya-method-work

Links:

Instagram: @ ToritheWanderingMa

Website: The Wandering Ma

YouTube @ ToritheWanderingMa

Meet Jessica "Dixie" Mills, of Homemade Wanderlust. An avid hiker and outdoor lover. Dixie has completed all three long distance through-hikes of the U.S. Join us for this week's episode where we discuss:

1. The importance of hiking for kids, and WITH kids
2. Why screen time can be damaging to kids
3. What kids learn while outdoors
4. How to get kids outside when nature isn't close by
5. What to do outside in your neighborhood and your home
6. Life Skills through a business for kids
7. Finding hikes and hiking with kids
8. The 10 Essentials for Hiking - bring your phone!
9. Dogs and hiking
10. Bugs
11. Homestead animals

Websites and Resources from this episode:

The Ten Essentials for Hiking - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrhmhBjQPVw Homemade Wanderlust YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQhqmV26773qZhzqJz4VFcw Homemade Wanderlust FB Forum/Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1028390340599375/ Homemade Wanderlust Website - https://homemadewanderlust.com/ The Dirt Bag Baby YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxFN9bMAflr7GhWv9X5BJag The Benefits of Nature Therapy for ADHD Kids - https://www.thewanderingma.com/the-benefits-of-nature-therapy-for-adhd-kids/ Washington Trails Association (this is my local fave) - https://www.wta.org/ All Trails - https://www.alltrails.com/ Sawyer Squeeze Filter on Amazon - NOT an affiliate link

Links:

Instagram: @ ToritheWanderingMa

Website: The Wandering Ma

YouTube @ ToritheWanderingMa

What you'll find on the Wandering Ma Podcast, for moms of kids with ADHD. Check out more at www.thewanderingma.com and find us on social media at www.instagram.com/torithewanderingma. Encouraging moms to teach their kids life skills, getting outdoors with the family, and raising capable adults so we can eventually retire from our jobs as moms.

Links:

Instagram: @ ToritheWanderingMa

Website: The Wandering Ma

YouTube @ ToritheWanderingMa