In this season of Thanksgiving, we often consider things that we are thankful for. How can we cultivate thankfulness that extends throughout the year? Article I mentioned: An Attitude of Gratitude mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to&nb...

How do you view family traditions? Do you look forward to some things you do every year? Do you feel weighted down by them? In this episode, I discuss the benefits of family traditions and the variety of traditions that we can have. Christmas Devotional I mentioned: The Advent Jesse Tree mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way&nb...

What did Christmas morning look like when you were a child? How do you decide on gifts now that you are a parent? The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

Birthday parties are a lot to plan! Who, what, when? In this episode, I offer thoughts that I've had over the years of planning parties. mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

Do you have any birthday traditions that you do each year to celebrate a child's birthday? How can we make birthday traditions a practice that communicates to our children that they are seen and valued? mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways ...

How do we help our children create margin in their lives? How can we model it? How do we talk about it? mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

How do you celebrate your birthday? Has that changed throughout your motherhood journey? mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

How can we encourage our children by pointing out the good qualities that we see in them? How can we influence what they hear when the tapes play in their heads? mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

Most people tend to think of intelligence as something a person has or does not have. In this episode, I share developmental psychologist Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences that he put forth in his 1983 book called Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. I think this information is another useful tool in our Mama "toolbox" which we have to encourage our children and help them broaden their minds. Written article from Simplypsychology.org: Gardner's Theory of Mul...

How can we be kind to ourselves? What does that look like in a Mama's life? mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

Is there something that frustrates you on a daily basis? What if you made a change for a season to tone down or eliminate that "bee in your bonnet"? Is there a small physical change you need to make in order to pursue a greater goal you have for your kids? Article I mentioned: 41 Positive Quotes About Change and Growth mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. ...

I love Labor Day! It feels like a little gift of a day at the final end of summer. How will you spend Labor Day? To focus your thoughts...think about this: what do you need this year? In this episode, I give some ideas and examples of ways to spend this day. mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a per...

What comes to mind when you think of meal planning? How can we take some mental load off of us and develop a framework that is sustainable? Questions for Reflection: How often do you want to meal plan? What framework can you set up as a template for meal planning? Can you chose a main protein for each night which will limit the endless recipe options? How will you organize your recipes? My favorite meal planning app -- Plan to Eat mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end...

This is a time of year where many of us (and/or our kids) are beginning new things. I created this episode to examine what one thing would we like to prepare or do to make a time of transition easier? And is there any practice that we would like to incorporate into our daily life as we desire to grow and change? mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "Ther...

In this episode, I give three of my favorite phrases that we use at our house related to school. The beginning of school is so exciting! And it is full of transitions. So we want to be aware that emotions may come out sideways, so that we can be calm and present to our child's needs. mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to&...

As Moms, we have a heavy mental load. How do you lighten your mental load? What systems or decisions have you put in place to make room in your brain? What could you put in place to lighten your mental load? The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother&nb...

In this episode my hope is to share my experience with cell phones and my kids without offering too many opinions but to describe our experience as a starting point as you consider cell phones and your kids. Gabb Phones & Watches Bark Monitoring The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom The Baby Whisperer Solves All Your Problems by Tracy Hogg and Melinda Blau Wired Human Scrolling 2 Death Podcast mamaopportunities.com The quote at the&nbs...

Have you ever started a home project only to leave it unfinished? Have you had the satisfaction of a job well done? Have you felt the weight of project overload? In this episode, I explore the benefits and pitfalls of home projects. mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and&nb...

Article with Age-Appropriate Chores for ages 2-18, link here List of How Chores can help Children from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, link here Book I mentioned: How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and&n...

Are you intimidated of middle school students? Does parenting that age child excite or scare you? In this episode I describe this unique stage of a child's development and discuss some challenges for middle schoolers and us parents. Books I mention: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through Seven Transitions Into Adulthood by Lisa Damour, Ph.D. Feeding the Mouth Th...