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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."

What has surprised you in parenting with your spouse? How have you come to a decision or resolution? 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."

Merry Christmas, Mamas! I hope you get moments this season to experience the gift of Motherhood. 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."

Do you enjoy playing board/card games? Was it part of your growing up experience? Are there games that hold special memories? In addition to all the fun they hold, what can we learn about our children from playing board games together? Think Fun Roll and Play for toddlers and preschoolers Sussed? The game of wacky choices mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Church...

What if we made decluttering with our children a regular rhythm in our homes? How can we help our children see the value of de-cluttering? In what ways can we empower them to make choices about what to keep and what to pass on to someone else? It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff by Peter Walsh The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself...

In this busy Christmas season, we are doing many things.  How can we be present and alive to what is actually going on in our homes? Felt Christmas Tree for Toddlers Luke 2  from The Bible O Holy Night 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."

When it comes to building relationships--efficiency is not king. Meal Planning Episode, Ep. 27 Plan to Eat 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."

Two sides of the same coin. I think of this metaphor when parenting a lot. We can express basically the same thing in a negative or positive way. In this episode, I discuss my frustration at finding my kitchen messy after going to bed early one night. I want to move in my mind from "Can we not do better?" to the other side of the coin which is "Do One Better." mamaopportunities...

In this season of Thanksgiving, we often consider things that we are thankful for. How can we cultivate thankfulness that extends throughout the year? Article I mentioned: An Attitude of Gratitude 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 view family traditions? Do you look forward to some things you do every year? Do you feel weighted down by them? In this episode, I discuss the benefits of family traditions and the variety of traditions that we can have. Christmas Devotional I mentioned: The Advent Jesse Tree mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "Ther...

What did Christmas morning look like when you were a child? How do you decide on gifts now that you are a parent? The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman 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."