Moms need exercise is Part IV of the What Moms Need Most series. Find the intro with links to all posts in the series here. Hey Mom: I'm looking at you. Yes you, the one who is overwhelmed with kids and work and bills and a home. You, who feel stretched and strained and so very tired. And you -- the one who hates exercise? I'm especially talking to you. Let me say it as gently, lovingly, and big-sister-like as I can: YOU NEED
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Learning to Fight for (not against) Our Sons. {Episode 42 with Brooke McGlothlin}
Hey friends! I'm so glad you're here! If you've ever felt like you are fighting against your son...like you are on two separate teams...and your heart longs to get back on the same team...today's episode will be a blessing to you! Todays' guest, Brooke McGlothlin, once felt like she was constantly coming up against her boys...like they were on separate teams and she was always fighting with them. Crying out to God for a solution, she sensed the Lord was telling her to
How to Nurture Self Control in Boys. {Episode 40 with Drew Dyck}
I am so super excited about this week's Boy Mom Podcast episode. I am sharing an interview with an author I've been a fan of for a long time, Drew Dyck. After reading Drew's most recent book: "Your Future Self will Thank you: Secrets of Self Control from the Bible and Brain Science," I dreamt of how great it would be to have him on the podcast to talk about BOYS AND SELF CONTROL. And you guys! -- This is so good! I am convinced that there are few
Talking to an Expert Girl Mom about Raising Boys Today. {Ep. 39 with Kari Kampakis}
Today's Boy Mom Podcast episode is a super special one. Author, speaker, expert girl-mom (!) and my friend...Kari Kampakis joins us for a really fun and insightful chat about raising BOYS! Kari is thoughtful, wise, a lot of fun, and she has the cutest southern accent ever! I have found so much wisdom from Kari's blog posts and books. She and her husband are doing the good, hard work of raising their four girls to be young women of character and faith. In
What Moms Need Most. Part II: Moms Need Friends
Moms Need Friends is Part II of the "What a Mom Needs Most Series." (Read the introduction and find links to all of the posts in HERE.) ** This post is a bit lengthy because I tried to touch on *somanythings* about moms and friendship. You can always skim through to find what you need most, but BE SURE TO SCROLL TO BOTTOM to find an ACTION STEP + STARBUCKS GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY! I don't think I have to convince you that friendship is important in our lives.
What Moms Need Most Series, Part I {Podcast Episode 38}
Hey Friends! Today I am doing something brand new on the Podcast! I'm reading you a piece of my own writing. And I hope you like it (because I really enjoyed doing it!) After sharing the Introduction to my new "What a Mom Needs Most" Series last week, I had a lot of requests to share the series here on the podcast. So, though I won't be reading all of the posts in the series here, I decided that today's message was so special and foundational, I really wanted to share it!
What Moms Need Most. Part I: Intentional Perspective
Moms Need Intentional Perspective: Part I of the "What Moms Need Most Series." Before I dive into the specific topics I plan to cover in this new series, I feel compelled to begin with something I have found to be foundational to all the rest...I cannot stress this enough. And just to set the stage for what is to come, my plan is to cover each topic in this series in TWO WAYS: One is that of perspective and mindset, which I will lay a foundation for today. The other is
Unleashing Your Kid’s Genius! {Episode 37 With Jean Harville}
Hi Friends! I have a really special podcast episode for you this week! But, it's a timely one, so be sure to tune in right away! I had the chance to interview Jean Harville, who is an educator, mom, reading strategist, and the host of the upcoming (FREE!) "UNLEASH YOUR KID'S GENIUS" Masterclass series! This FREE ONLINE MASTERCLASS will feature 18 experts who will share on topics ranging from brain development, emotional control, anxiety-reducing strategies,
