How to Momma Without Drama

I title today’s podcast teenagers and self-contradiction as teenagers are self-contradictory. They are striving for individuality yet desperately crave acceptance from their peers. We will learn practical steps to take to get through these years by gods grace! You can find Nellie at: https://avodahfamilycoaching.com Listen to more mom podcasts: https://raisingkidsonyourknees.org/podcast Flying Arr...

Every individual adopted or non-adopted is shaped by their experiences in life. Over the years at the school, We had come across numerous families that chose to foster children as well as adopted I have always felt that these parents were overlooked and underappreciated for their sacrifice. Foster parents play a crucial role in helping foster children heal from past or present traumas.  Adoptive p...

Are you shaping your child or is society? As parents, it is important that we are the ones who are shaping our children. In this episode, Nellie is talking about the problem with allowing children to determine their reality at young ages and the damage it can do. You can find Nellie at: https://avodahfamilycoaching.com Listen to more mom podcasts: https://raisingkidsonyourknees.org/podcast Flying...

I chose this topic today because I have been hearing this more often from moms that they regret being a parent. I then discovered that there is a group called,” I hate being a mom “on Facebook that has over 48,000 followers so I decided to address this head-on and have a healthy discussion around it. As moms we torture ourselves, thinking about what might have been, I should have, I could have, I...

Psalm 127:4 says like arrows in the hand of a warrior are children of one's youth. David said in this verse that we as parents are the bow and our children are the arrows. In this episode, learn where we are supposed to point out arrows and why it is important. You can find Nellie at: https://avodahfamilycoaching.com You can find more mom podcasts at: https://raisingkidsonyourknees.org/podcast...

I once heard a lady say that the best thing her dad did was teach her God’s phone number which is Jeremiah 33 :3. In this episode you will learn what Jeremiah 33:3 says and why it's the perfect telephone number to teach your kids. You can find Nellie at: https://avodahfamilycoaching.com Listen to more mom podcasts at: https://raisingkidsonyourknees.org/podcast Flying Arrow Productions

By burying our heads in the sand as parents, will not get our children and adolescents through the years unscathed. We need to ask what can we do about this and put our plans into action. We also need to self-reflect. Take a look at yourself first, and be certain that we’re not putting an expectation for our children to make us happy. We must put a period at the end of her sentence rather than a q...

Today we will be discussing gun violence in our schools, and what we can do to be proactive as parents. While it’s nearly impossible to pinpoint why gun violence is increasing we do know the primary reason is diminishing coping skills. Another large contributing factor is depression along with a history of being bullied. There are steps we can take as parents when we choose a school or a program f...

We as parents are the most powerful force in our children’s lives. The common question we will discuss today is are our children’s challenges and behaviors mental health issues or parenting issues. It is a hard fact that the biggest factor in our children’s development is environmental, which is their home life. Dr. Phil says “you teach little people how to treat you as a matter of fact, you teach...

Whether you are new to single parenthood, or it’s been many years, you are most likely feeling lonely, scared, and at times lost. This podcast helps to break down the steps to take in this journey. Psalm 28:7 is God's promise that he is our help, rely on him and the Holy Spirit to lead you in parenting, and take it one day at a time. You can find Nellie at AvodahFamilyCoaching.com Find more Mo...

In this episode, Nellie discusses how dads parent differently than moms. Any parent who strives to give their children the absolute best is a hero whether you are a mom or a dad. Evidence has revealed that mothers bring more sensitivity and emotion to parenting whereas dads tend to encourage more risk-taking and problem-solving. Recognizing that both mothers and fathers are essential to the health...

There are two ways people choose to deal with illness within their household or with extended family members. They either try to shield children and tell them nothing or may over-expose them to details that can hurt  them further, although both are done with the right intentions today we  are going to discuss age-appropriate ways to deal with this difficult  subject. This is critica...

In this episode, we are discussing how early childhood experiences affect the development of the brain's architecture which provides the foundation for all future learning behavior and health. A strong foundation helps children develop the skills they need to become well-functioning adults. I not only discuss why it’s so important to have a  full picture of the importance of what we do as par...

In this week's episode, I am expounding on Dr. Phil McGraw's three things, which he says are needed not to spoil our children but rather, to prepare them. 1. Mastery over the world. 2. Power of giving. 3. Observe what they feel they can recover from. Avodah Family Coaching:   https://avodahfamilycoaching.com Rest Refresh Renew Retreat:   https://raisingkidsonyourknees.org/rest-refresh-re...

In this episode, we will discuss a recent article that was published in New Yorker magazine by Jessica Winter as well as this style of parenting causing anxiety in the home. Gentle parenting focuses on emotional awareness and understanding of the child but emotional awareness isn’t just understanding our own feelings and motivations. It’s also being aware of the way our actions impact others. List...

As a society, we are focusing on adapting children to the chaos around them which is unfair to them. As adults, we need to advocate for this generation and speak up. We also need to monitor what our children are engaged in and who they are around and prod them with questions to get the complete picture of their environmental factors. Remember Anxiety is constricting as you cannot live your life ha...

We hear anxiety being discussed all the time in our society in regard to our children. Today’s podcast is to consider the genetic versus environmental components that affect anxiety and what we can do to change the situation around our children if they’re struggling with anxiety. As a society we are focusing on adapting children to the chaos around them and children are being offered pharmaceutica...

Dr. Laura Markham stated - children do what we train them to do - what we lead them to expect if we have parented permissively and do not set limits the child will simply never be used to accommodating appropriate limits. I chose to discuss this topic as I know many parents are utilizing gentle parenting. I know I have said this a dozen times but we should be gentle when we can be, however, w...

The saying it takes a village originates from an African proverb - the message is that it takes many people in the village to provide a safe,  healthy environment where children are given the security needed to develop  and flourish. There are numerous studies that have been conducted proving that children who have close relationships with other adults are less likely to have behavioral...

As I was sifting through my children’s book collection, I came across one of my favorite children’s books the tale of three trees. This Tale of Three Trees has a powerful message that God truly has a unique plan for our lives, and that we must always keep dreaming. Everybody has the ability to dream but the reality is everyone is not willing to truly chase their dreams. I have found that most peop...

As parents our children will always be our children so even when they  are grown, we feel we should continue to protect and shield them. The truth is as parents we must be confident in the foundation and  principles we have laid , so when the time comes for them to go out on their own and use what has been taught to them they are equipped. It is natural to feel anxious when fac...

Comparing yourself to other moms is a sure way to reduce your self-esteem, confidence, and motivation-making you feel like you’re simply not enough which in turn can cause false confidence and frustration.  Let’s meditate on Romans 12:2 which tells us do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what Go...

We are discussing tantrums today as it's an extremely common question during the formative years. Tantrums are common in children ages 1-3 years old as they cannot always communicate their needs and feelings which causes them to get frustrated. Tantrums are a way a young child is able to let out their strong emotions before they are able to express themselves in a socially acceptable way. It may s...

Transparency in a relationship is it helps us to build trust and honesty. It’s about sharing both the good and the bad of your feelings with people that you love. Lack of transparency brings distrust and builds a long bridge that makes it difficult for your children and spouse to cross and eventually leads to the relationship crumbling. As parents were going to make mistakes all along the way, but...

John rice stated, “You can never truly enjoy Christmas until you look up into the father‘s face and tell him you have received his Christmas gift“. I hope this podcast has you stop for a moment in the busyness of this holiday season and ask yourself if you have received God‘s gift to us.  If you have are you now making a decision to raise your children with faith and a true understanding of w...