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What does dinnertime look like at your house? What does the practice of family dinners add to your home? Harvard Graduate School of Education Article : The Benefit of Family Mealtime by Jill Anderson Psychology Today Article : The Importance of Family Dinner with Your Children Countertop Flip Book : 52 Modern Manner's for Today's Teens by Brooke Romney Magnetic Letters for the Fridge Boo...

How can we help our kids remember big, important ideas in a way that is simple and memorable? By using an acronym! Acronyms help kids remember things so that they can return to it and access it quickly. mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

Have you ever wondered about the best way to help a young reader grow? In this episode, I talk about tips and wording to use when helping a child who is learning to read. Printable List and Flashcards of Dolch words Printable Fry word list Article about the 3 Levels of Questions to aid in Reading Comprehension mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an Amer...

We can read to and with our kids for many different reasons to accomplish various purposes. In this episode I talk about the various benefits of reading aloud, helping our child with reading and offering quality books for them to read on their own. The Read Aloud Revival Booklists Caldecott Award Winners Newbery Award Winners Printable List of Newbery Award Winners 1922-2023 List of "living b...

What are you doing for your child that he can do for himself? What life skills does she need help with to learn? Scaffolding is a concept that parents can use. It is the idea that we support our kids while they are learning something and then figuratively step back when they can stand on their own. Book -- How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success...

I love summer!! I love the change of pace, the flexibility, and the extra time with my kids. As I'm looking at summer on the front end, I think about the analogy of our two eyes. One eye is looking at the big picture of mothering including our dreams and desires for this summer, and the other eye is looking at the daily practices and interactions with our kids. I want to keep both of these in...

Do you want to mark the end of the school year at home? If so, how? In this episode I discuss the value of celebrating the practice of showing up and being faithful. I also give ideas of what to save from the school years and how to organize it. Large Accordion Folder from Lakeshore Learning: My Keepsake Portfolio Cloth Art Portfolio from Amazon Page Protectors to go in the 3-Ring "Memory Boo...

When I was in my teacher training, we learned about the strategy of thinking aloud. Now I "think aloud" when I read to my kids, when I'm having tender emotions and need extra understanding, or when I'm problem solving. mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a milli...

Do you have events or people in your life that are life giving to your soul? Cookbook Club has been that for me! Episode 11: Happy (Early) Mother's Day! Listen on Apple or Spotify mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

Are there some tried and true parenting practices that work and promote connection with our children? Example of The Red Plate mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

How can we teach our children manners in an age appropriate way? How can we present the idea of manners in a way that is inviting? You Tube Video: American Sign Language for Please You Tube Video: American Sign Language for Thank You Flipbook : 52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens by Brooke Romney mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American auth...

What if we think about times of quiet and solitude as self-care? How can we encourage our children to have times when they are free from distraction in a way that is inviting and winsome? Funny Instagram Reel I mentioned: Alone Time Episode 34: Margin: We All Need it! Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American au...

How we view things matters: what if we saw interruptions as our "work" in motherhood? How would that perspective shift impact our words and attitudes? Morning Song/Prayer "Good Morning, God" The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a p...

What is the connection between identity and praise? Is there a way to offer encouragement that promotes internal motivation and satisfaction of a job well done for the listener? mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

How can we use the powerful strategy of role play to help prepare our children for new or challenging situations? How can we use role play as a teaching tool? And how can we use role play to retrain the brain from cycling in negative thought loops? Mama Opportunities Podcast: Ep. 10 Talking to Adults mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American autho...

Is there a creative endeavor that brings you joy and is life giving? Have you considered sharing that joy with your children? mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

What season of motherhood are you in? What joys and challenges come with that season? mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

In this episode, I discuss how we can help our children develop confidence and resilience when they are placed in situations that offer risk within a safety net. Summer camp is a great place to experience risk within some boundaries. Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Weber mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be...

There are so many opportunities in daily life for children to develop resilience. How can we as parents support this growth? The Read Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

As parents, sometimes we explicitly teach our children things and at other times we gently encourage certain character qualities. In this episode, I share a phrase that helps grow resilience and how asking questions can help our children find the pathway to resilience. Book I mentioned: What Do You Do with a Problem? by Kobi Yamada mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by J...

Unfortunately, disappointment in life is inevitable. How do our children respond in disappointing situations? How can we support their process of becoming resilient in the face of disappointment? Are there strategies that we can use to help our children move through disappointment? mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There&apos...

We all want to have resilient kids! I've come to see that building resilience is like having various pieces of a puzzle that together strengthen resilient character. In today's episode, I discuss a phrase that helps us as Moms lay the foundation for a resilient mindset. mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's...

My friends told me about giving birth, and they told me about potty training. No one told me about teaching my child to drive! In this episode, I discuss some mistakes I made, and things I want to do differently next time..all while keeping in my mind "relationship first". mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There&apo...

How do we begin conversations involving conflict? mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

How do you approach the new year? Does it hold promise and hope for you? Do you tire of the usual talk of resolutions? How can we model thoughtful change for our kids? mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."