Finding Joy in Motherhood, Janet Quinlan

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Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.com Follow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching

Today, I want to talk about something that every parent needs but many of us never take the time to create — a parenting vision. In my Virtue-Based Parenting Course , I teach you the four pillars of effective parenting:  Leadership, Connection, Communication, and Formation in Virtue.  These four pillars hold up the structure of our family life. But before we can build that structure, we need the b...

Today I want to talk to you about the power of your example. Humans, and especially children, are observational learners. Children learn how to speak to each other, treat others, show affection (or not), forgive (or not) by watching us and by watching how we lead our children. They learn what values and morals to hold by noticing what is and isn’t important to us. They learn how to love God by wat...

Our job, as parents is to encourage growth in our children, rather than limit it because of judgments we have made. Children are constantly changing. Their identity isn’t defined by one struggle or weakness. Struggles are opportunities for growth, and our role is to guide our children in becoming holy, virtuous children and adults – not control their entire journey with judgments and limiting beli...

Limiting beliefs are thoughts or assumptions we hold that restrict us or others in our life from growing or living fully. They also cause us to predetermine how others will act without giving them the space to be different. They don’t just affect us personally, they also shape how we view our spouse and our children, how we interact with them, and how we generally show up in the world to our exten...

The death of Charlie Kirk has caused many to stop and ask themselves, "How am I living my life?" What is your mission from God?  How are you living it?  As St. Josemaria Escriva said in point #1 of "The Way", "“Don’t let your life be sterile.  Be useful.  Blaze a trail.  Shine forth with the light of your faith and of your love." Learn to live your God-given mission o...

In the Faith & Family membership we are all moving together on the same path – one that connects us more with our spouse, helps us teach our children the virtues they need to be happy, and gives us the tools to create a bright, cheerful, faith-filled home. And I have a special announcement – check out all the details HERE. HURRY!  Enrollment closes Sept. 3rd! Check out my free resources on mar...

As a former teacher and former homeschooler, I LOVE this time of year!  Back to school means new notebooks, new uniforms, new challenges, and new joys.  But there are a few very important lessons your children won't learn. Only you, as a parent, can teach your children how to truly love God, how to have faith, hope, and how to embrace virtues that define your child's character. Schools t...

Many of you know that I was an elementary school teacher. I have taught every grade in public and private schools, and I homeschooled our 7 children. The schools ask the teachers to prepare a supply list for the parents each year of all the things their children will need in order to learn well. Crayons, glue sticks, notebooks, pencil box, markers, pencils, Kleenex and many other items. And while...

What is self-image?  How your child sees themselves and how they think others see them – what they think about themselves and what they tell themselves about what and who they are. A child with a poor self-image will often have low self-esteem.  Low self-esteem is when a child lacks confidence about who they are and what they can do.  A poor self-image contributes to low self-esteem which contribu...

  There’s a basic human need of belonging that everyone possesses. A family culture gives that "sense of belonging" to each child.  It is the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterize your family. It is the foundation of your family. A family culture doesn’t take away the individuality of people within the family, it simply characterizes what we work to have...

Marriage is hard! So, as Michael and I just celebrated 41 years of marriage (kind of a big deal ;) I thought I'd share this replay of an episode that helps with practical tools to help you have a long and happy marriage. You can also check out my marriage course , Foundations of a Happy Marriage at  janetquinlan.com/marriage to help you improve a marriage that is struggling and/or make a good...

So, let’s let’s go through some reasons why being a mom is hard.  In this episode I talk about the specific areas that many moms find difficult, So, let’s be truthful about motherhood – it is hard sometimes because it requires constant giving of yourself — physically, emotionally, and mentally. Everything in life that is good and holy has hard times – sometimes the hard times seem more frequent th...

The difficult, the monotony, the repetition is the sacrifice of motherhood. But it is ALWAYS in the sacrifice that we end up finding joy – if we’re looking for it. It’s when we sacrifice for another out of love, that we become a better person. We have a God-given mission as mothers – and as dads for those men listening. We are in partnership with God in conception and in raising our children. We a...

The mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship has been the subject of jokes, sitcom shows, stereotypes and unfortunately, for some, painful moments in our lives. In this episode, I'm sharing the "Families of Character" podcast episode in which Jordan Langdon and I discuss the sometimes complex relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Let's talk about how to have...

Do you also struggle with trying to control? Do you try to control your husband so you'll have a happier marriage?  Do you try to control your children's misbehavior with punishments and consequences rather than teaching them how to behave? Here’s the truth - We can't control others – not our husband and not our children - but we can always control how we respond to them. To get on...

Summer can be great and it can be challenging as a parent.  Our parenting strengths and weaknesses are on full display!  In this replay episode, I give you the steps to help your child listen to you the first time.  Children need to be taught to listen.  And they're human, like us, so they naturally may not want to listen because they're busy with something else.  This episode helps you...

It’s when a child responds to authority, usually a parent, in a rude, defiant, or disrespectful way. Now, back talk isn’t always about rebellion.  It often comes from frustration, a need for control, or emotional overwhelm.  And while it’s frustrating, it’s important to understand that it’s developmentally normal.  Kids, especially early teens and teens, are learning to assert themselves.  But jus...

In this episode, I talk about the importance of teaching your children HOW to behave rather than constantly giving consequences WHEN they don't behave. My course, "Virtue-Based Parenting" is open for enrollment now through May 17th.  You can go to janetquinlan.com/parenting to get all the details! Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mi...

Without a clear destination with anything we do, our chances of a successful outcome is really limited. It's no different with parenting.  As a parent, what’s the destination for your children? What kind of adult do you want your children to become? When we have a clear idea of the end goal, the day to day has more meaning because we understand that each interaction and behavior either contri...

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My parenting course, "Virtue-Based Parenting", will open for enrollment again on May 8, 2025.  Make sure to go to janetquinlan.com/parenting so sign up for the waitlist so you have access to all the enrollment information! Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.com Follow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching

Check out my free resources on marriage, parenting, home management, and faith life/mindset at janetquinlan.com Follow me on Instagram @janetquinlancoaching

Self-confidence isn’t arrogance. It’s not pretending to have it all together. It’s not thinking you're better than other people. In fact, most people who exhibit that brand of self-confidence are actually over-compensating for their lack of confidence. Real self-confidence is a quiet, steady belief in yourself.  It’s knowing you can handle what life throws at you—even if you’re afraid or if y...