Keep Calm Mother On! with Christy Thomas

Today's affirmation: "May I find peace in my heart."     You are amazing.  I hope you believe it.     Have an idea? Email me at  Play4life. Christy@gmail.com   or find me on Instagram  here  or  there.   Want more?  Check out the website!  www. Play4Lifemoms.com     Want connection ideas over email? 

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood   Thank you to Allie, Dr. Julie Hanks, Katie Crosby, Crystal, and Angela for today's tips.  Don't miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something every day.    Have an idea? Email me at  Play4life. Christy@gmail.com   or find me on Instagram  here  or  there.   Want play ideas over email?  w...

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood   Thank you to Beth, Kirsty, Paige, Sarah and Rachel for today's tips.  Don't  miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something everyday.    Have an idea? Email me at  Play4life. Christy@gmail.com   or find me on Instagram  here  or  there.   Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/...

Meet Lindsay Powers:  https://noshameparenting.com/  Lindsay Powers, founder of the #NoShameParenting movement, which has reached more than 170 million people on social media. #NoShameParenting is the kind, quiet voice reassuring us that we are not going to f*ck up our kids. Sometimes you are the one passing on that wisdom to another parent, other times you are on the receiving end of that support...

Today's affirmation: "Being loving is more important than loving every moment."     You are amazing.  I hope you believe it.     Have an idea? Email me at  Play4life. Christy@gmail.com   or find me on Instagram  here  or  there.   Want more?  Check out the website!  www. Play4Lifemoms.com     Want connection ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

Let's Celebrate Calm Assertiveness!  Part 2   I hope you enjoy my chat with Kirk Martin, you can find him on the internet at  https://www.celebratecalm.com/ I'm glad to have him back.  He was a guest on episodes 78, 46 & 47 in October 2019.    Self-Care: Brainstorm how you are going to take time for yourself in the fall.  Start planning and dreaming now.    Play Idea:  Do an act of service for a n...

Let's Celebrate Calm Assertiveness!   I hope you enjoy my chat with Kirk Martin, you can find him on the internet at  https://www.celebratecalm.com/ I'm glad to have him back.  He was a guest on episodes 46 & 47 in October 2019.    Self-Care: Take 5 photos of your ordinary beautiful.   Play Idea:  Pick a stuffed animal to hide around the house and take turns moving it around.  Perfect for this tim...

Today's Affirmations:  This to will pass.  Doing the next right thing over and over, is how you keep calm and carry on   "This to will pass" was suggested by Leah! Thanks for being a super fan!    "Doing the next right thing over ad over, is how you keep calm and carry on" is from a blog by Tia Levings. https://tialevings.com/what-should-i-do-in-a-pandemic-an-essay-on-ancestors-and-anxiety/   Duri...

Ep 76 Need to talk to your kids about it still, check out Episode 74: http://everydaymotherhood.libsyn.com/talking-with-kids-about-corona-virus-covid-19     Let's talk about what to do if your schools system says there is no more school for 2 weeks or more.   How do you fill that time with your kids and for yourself?   Want the movement book I talked about?  Sign up here--  https://www.subscribepa...

  Today's affirmation is from Louise L. Hay, "My heart beats to the rhythm of love."   Use this episode when you need a quick time out to pull yourself together at the bathroom sink.   You are amazing.  I hope you believe it.     Have an idea? Email me at  Play4life. Christy@gmail.com   or find me on Instagram  here  or  there.   Want more?  Check out the website!  www. Play4Lifemoms.com     Want...

  Corona Virus and Your Family Episode 74   Part One: Talking With Our Kids about Corona Virus   Manage your own stress How old are your kids? Talk with them at an age appropriate way. Be calm and reassuring. Is the news to scary for our kids? https://parenting.nytimes.com/culture/kids-current-events Under age 7, focus on health basics unless your kids ask you.  And if they ask you about it first...

Today's Affirmation:  You are enough.   In this episode we do a grounding exercise called 5-4-3-2-1.   Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.   Find more affirmations with episode 26, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71   If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram.  https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/ play4life.christy@gmail.com

After the milk is spilled Episode 71 What do you do when your kids spill milk?  Did you know you have a choice?     Self-Care: Dress to the nines just for you!   Play Idea:  Have a Leap Day family leaping contest.    Have an idea? Email me at  Play4life. Christy@gmail.com   or find me on Instagram  here  or  there.   Want more?  Check out the website!  www. Play4Lifemoms.com   Join our community a...

Affirmation: I take the time to care for  my own needs; doing this supports me in being a better human.    Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.   Find more affirmations with episode 26, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69   If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram.  https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/ play4life.christy@gmail.com

What it takes to make a friend. Episode 70 Don't miss out—sign up now for the 84 Hugs in 7 Days Challenge starting February 20, 2020!  Join now! https://www.subscribepage.com/84hugs This podcast was inspired by the TEDx Talk by Shasta Nelson.  https://www.ted.com/talks/shasta_nelson_frientimacy_the_3_requirements_of_all_healthy_friendships?language=en Friendship Intimacy is where you feel seen and...

Affirmation: I am healthy and vibrant.  Join the HUG Challenge! https://www.subscribepage.com/84hugs Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.   Find more affirmations with episode 26, 61, 63, 65, 67   If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram.  https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/ play4life.christy@gmail.com

Why You Should Take A  Personal Day with Julie Bogart Episode 68 Don't miss out—sign up now for the 84 Hugs in 7 Days Challenge starting February 20, 2020!  Join now! https://www.subscribepage.com/84hugs   Today's guest was Julie Bogart. You can find Julie Bogart online at www. BraveWriter.com    On Instagram as  @ JulieBraveWriter   or  BraveWriter on Facebook and YouTube .  Don't forget to check...

Affirmation: I am calm in the chaos.  Join the HUG Challenge! https://www.subscribepage.com/84hugs Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.   Find more affirmations with episode 26, 61, 63, 65,    If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram.  https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/ play4life.christy@gmail.com  

Play, Pleasure, and Parenthood with Julie Bogart  Episode 66 Don't miss out—sign up now for the 84 Hugs in 7 Days Challenge starting February 20, 2020!  Join now! https://www.subscribepage.com/84hugs   Today's guest was Julie Bogart. You can find Julie Bogart online at www. BraveWriter.com    On Instagram as  @ JulieBraveWriter   or  BraveWriter on Facebook and YouTube .  Don't forget to check out...

Affirmation: I am building a legacy of love.  My love is like infinity it just is.        Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.   Find more affirmations with episode 26, 61, 63    If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram.  https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/ play4life.christy@gmail.com  

A Parenting Journey-- Adoption, Trauma , Play & Parenting with Rachal Pollard   Episode 64 Meet my friend Rachal: Rachal Pollard is a wife to a talented, hilarious husband, and mama to four kiddos who test limits, push boundaries and explore life with exceptional curiosity.  After growing their family through adoption, Rachal was plunged into the world of therapeutic, trauma-informed parenting.  A...

Affirmation: I am here in the present moment, with kindness and curiosity.      Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.   Find more affirmations with episode 26 & 61   If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram.  https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/ play4life.christy@gmail.com  

"Playfulness is a huge indicator of  our emotional health." Dr. Gordon Neufeld Episode 62 Want to read more about play? Dr. Stuart Brown and Dr. Gordon Neufeld  both have great books and talks on YouTube. Write this on a post it—Saying yes to play daily is living rest.   Self-Care:  Make a list of 10 play ideas for YOU that take less than 5 minutes.   Play Idea: Practice saying the word "Bubbles"...

    Affirmation: I might not see it now, but the time I'm investing does matter.      Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.   Find more affirmations with episode 26.   If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/ play4life.christy@gmail.com