High Capacity – Nervous System Regulation, Stress Management, Burnout Recovery, Somatic Tools, Anxiety, Boundaries, Overwhelm

It's not uncommon for parents to catch their kids in a lie - it’s actually a normal part of their development - and certainly not an indictment on our parenting.  Phew! Yet while that doesn’t mean that we should ignore it, what it does mean is that we can acknowledge that it’s normal, consider why our kids might feel the need to lie, and teach them why honesty is important. In this episode, w...

Life happens in cycles and seasons, right? As you become aware of the season you’re currently living in, you can learn how to fully experience it.  You can understand the lessons within each season, so you can gracefully move to the next one feeling complete and empowered.   It’s when you’re living in resistance to the season you’re in, that it feels like it’s lasting forever!  That resistance isn...

Patience isn’t just about waiting. It’s about how we wait, right? If we can help our children practice patience from a young age, we’re giving them a life-long gift. And the only way to have more patience is to practice! I can’t tell you how often I’m muttering under my breath throughout the day asking God for patience. But I know what’s happening when I do that - I’m actually asking for opportuni...

How we were parented as children is the single greatest influencer of the attachment style we exhibit in our adult relationships.  Since it's how we were parented that affects our attachment style, having this awareness now as parents ourselves is so valuable.  W e can’t intervene in a world we can’t see, right? So just by list ening to this episode, you’ll start to have a basic awareness and...

Purpose is the single greatest motivator in life. We all want to accomplish things that are meaningful.  We all believe the world needs improving, and deep down we all want to be part of th e solution.   However, as parents we can’t force a purpose on our kids!  We can’t create their purpose.  We can’t decide what lights them up or what bores them.  But what we can do is open doors.  We can presen...

Jim Rohn said we’re the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with, right? We’re all aware of the importance of having mentors in our professional lives, but what about the importance of mentorship on our motherhood journeys?  In this episode, I’ll tell you the three people every mom needs in her life. You’ll learn how to seek out the right kinds of relationships you need to flourish, how...

It’s Independence Day, so it seemed appropriate to have a discussion about raising independent children!  Through the independence we help foster, our kids develop a sense of autonomy that is critical to their development.  Our kids need to be given the opportunity to develop a sense of self and to get to know who they are. This episode is for you if you’re looking for ideas on how to get your kid...

Think back to the last argument you had with someone where you felt like you were just trying to express yourself or a need you have. It probably didn’t go so well because unfortunately, we’re programmed to communicate in a way that leads to defensiveness and justification.  Today we’re talking about one of my favorite communication tools - Non-Violent Communication! This formula was created by ps...

Cultivating empathy for others is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. Empathy develops from self-awareness, so in this episode we talk about 4 ways we can help our kids become aware of the needs of those around them.  And while awareness is a great first step, we also explore how our children can take that awareness further and stand up for those in need. Listen in to hear why it’s...

Forgiveness is an inside job!  For forgiveness to truly have power in our lives, it can’t just be words we speak.  If we try to forgive before we’ve allowed our bodies to feel and release the emotions tied to the event, it’s like trying to trick ourselves into thinking that everything’s good and we’re moving on, but our body knows better.  Our nervous system knows better.  And there are no shortcu...

Forgiveness is such a power move! When we can teach our children that forgiveness is a gift that they give to themselves, we can help them let go of judgment, resentment, and misunderstanding. However, forgiveness is so much more than just saying the words “I forgive you.” In order for forgiveness to be effective, we must teach and allow our children to be able to embody it and feel compassion.  ...

You don’t want to miss this interview with my husband, Jeff Grosser!  I could rave about Jeff for days, but in all seriousness, the wisdom he drops in this episode is sure to challenge and encourage you. Jeff shares beautiful insight into his roles as father and husband and gives us ideas for truly partnering with our spouses, raising our children as unique individuals, and exploring the price we...

Imagination is so important to child development because it expands our kids’ knowledge and understanding of their life experiences. Imaginations are the precursor to creativity, and it’s through our children's creativity that they’ll navigate life and their contributions to the world. In this episode, I’m going to give you three ways to encourage your family’s imaginations this summer. Summe...

It’s that constant chatter in our mind - am I doing a good enough job raising my kids? Are they watching too much TV?  Am I spending enough time with them? Am I feeding them too much pizza or mac & cheese?! If any of these thoughts have crossed your mind, you’re not alone. In this week’s episode, we look at the two types of guilt - purposeful and productive guilt, and punishing and unproductiv...

It can feel really hard to explain to our kids what’s going on in the world these days. With what’s happened in Texas and other events in the news recently, we can find ourselves caught between wanting our children to be aware of what’s going on in the world around them, but at the same time wanting to protect them. In this week’s Motherhood Monday, we’ll discuss the importance of taking care of o...

We’re so much more than “just” moms, right? When you became a mother, you did not stop being YOU; the you that grew up wanting to make beautiful things, or be a boss, or dreamed of changing the world.  Becoming a mom is incredible, and it can often feel like everyone and everything comes before you, your needs and your interests. In this conversation, you’ll learn about the importance of having yo...

Humor is one of the most underrated parenting tools!  It’s so effective because it cuts through the nagging, breaks a tense moment, encourages cooperation, and fosters meaningful connection with our kids. This episode is for you if you’re ready to lighten things up a bit and have a few laughs with your family.  This week we’re covering ideas for using humor in your parenting no matter what age you...

What’s your family’s mission? Have you ever considered it?  We’re familiar with businesses having a mission statement, but we should have one for our families too! Family mission statements are a great tool we can use to be intentional about the direction in which our family is going - ensuring that everyone’s on the same page about what our values are and what we stand for. This episode will help...

Who doesn’t love a good family challenge?! On this week’s episode of Motherhood Monday, I give you three things to consider when encouraging your kids to be generous.  We discuss how we can teach our kids to make an impact with their generosity, the importance of being a cheerful giver, and how we can start fostering an abundance mindset in our kids. We wrap it up with a fun and simple Generosity...

It’s always there and it’s never-ending, just looming over your shoulder and somehow so heavy.  I’m talking about that invisible list you manage - the mental load you carry each day.  This week, we’re going to explore the weight of all the things you do and all the information you hold to manage your family and keep things running. It’s the stuff that’s often unnoticed, but vital to the day-to-day...

We all want our kids to be happy, right?!  But what if I told you that what we really want is for them to learn to be joyful?  In this episode of Motherhood Monday, we’ll discuss four ways we can foster joy in our families and explore  the connections between joy, gratitude, play, and serving others. MOTHERHOOD SHOW NOTES: https://michellegrosser.com/joy MOTHERHOOD COACHING: https://michellegrosse...

In order to get any work done around our kids, we’ve got to have some pretty good systems in place.  Working from home is a messy, beautiful opportunity, and I can promise you’re doing better than you think.  In this episode, I give you three keys to working from home with kids. So give yourself a ton of grace and let’s run with it. In this conversation we’ll discuss the tension in setting boundar...

As parents, we all know well enough that self-control isn’t innate.  But there’s good news!  Self-regulation is a skill we can help cultivate in our children.  But how can we get them to be conscious of their own willpower and mindful of developing it?  In this episode, we explore how to help our children learn to self-regulate. We’ll discuss how we can encourage them to grow in resilience, manage...

The quality of our lives is measured by the quality of our relationships.  And while I recorded this episode with a focus on marriage, this episode is for you whether you’re married or not, because these principles apply to all kinds of relationships. Over the 15 years Jeff and I have been together, there’s so much we’ve gained in experience and wisdom.  In this episode, I’ve narrowed it down to f...

As parents we want to raise up children who are bold, but how do we go about doing so? I want to raise children who speak up in the face of injustice.  I want to encourage my kids to take healthy risks and be courageous and confident.  In this Motherhood Monday episode, we explore four ideas for encouraging boldness in our children.  We’re going to talk about why it’s important to encourage our ki...