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Article with Age-Appropriate Chores for ages 2-18, link here List of How Chores can help Children from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, link here Book I mentioned: How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims 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 ...

Are you intimidated of middle school students? Does parenting that age child excite or scare you? In this episode I describe this unique stage of a child's development and discuss some challenges for middle schoolers and us parents. Books I mention:  How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through Seve...

What are some difficult summer realities you are experiencing? How can we reframe the frustrations as opportunities for growth in ourselves and 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."

If you are parenting with a husband, it is a great benefit! How can we let our guys "be themselves" in parenting? Sometimes that means getting out of the way. 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 give our kids knowledge so that they can make healthy decisions about the food they 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."

Kids love souvenirs! How we make the experience meaningful? What life lessons can begin to be understood and lived out as our children use their decision making skills and agency to choose something to purchase? Book I mentioned:  Feeding the Mouth That Bites You 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...

How can we make the packing for a vacation part of the fun?  How can we teach our kids that even fun things like vacations take some preparation?  How can we see the vacation packing as a team effort where everyone helps to accomplish the goal of leaving (hopefully happily!) for vacation? Introduction 0:00 What Kind of Packer are you? 0:47 Packing With Your Kids 2:45 Packing Mistakes 4:56 The 4 da...

How can we make the planning for a vacation part of the fun? Even though we as Moms still have to do many tasks of life while on vacation, how can we choose a couple of little things to make vacation feel special? 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 routines would you like to help your family implement this summer? 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 plans and feels does the mention of summer bring to mind? What will be accessible to your children this summer? 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." Lightkeepers Girls Box Set Lightkeepers Boys Box Set

In this season of your life, what would you like to enjoy on Mother's Day this year? Is there one thing that could bless you this day? 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 to talk to adults? What natural situations arise where they can practice talking to adults? 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 are some phrases you use often at your house to offer a quick correction? I'm calling these "verbal rumble strips". In this episode, I explore ways to make these short phrases most effective, and I give some examples of ones we've used with kids at various ages. mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There...

Are you happy with the way you manage laundry at your house? Do you feel overwhelmed by it? In this episode, I give ideas about how to think about the task of laundry so that you don't constantly feel overwhelmed and have a nagging sense of incompletion. I mentioned two products I love: Fels-Naptha and The Laundress Stain Solution mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is...

Would you like a fun, free, low energy "trick" for April Fool's Day? In this episode I will discuss an easy, free idea for April 1. 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 your kids damaged things because they were just being kids? How do you respond to the unexpected? In this episode I will discuss responses to the unexpected relating to kids damaging things because they are being 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...

Is your child interested in taking music lessons? Do you wish to know more of what to expect? In this episode I will discuss the opportunities that music lessons provide for your child--specifically, the joy of playing and creating music, establishing the connection between hard work and success, and the importance of remembering past accomplishments when faced with a new, challenging situation.

How can we use adjectives that describe our parenting to guide us in our motherhood journey? This episode explains how by summarizing our style of parenting in three adjectives we can more quickly know what works for us which will bring more clarity and peace to our daily life. The "Adjectives that Relate to Parenting" document link is below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KZogxeSMT...

How do you know what is right for your family? Are you ever overwhelmed by the number of decisions that we make as Moms? As Moms we make so many decisions all the time. At times it can feel like a lot. In this episode, I give 5 pillars that I use to support my parenting decisions and help me think through what works for our family. mamaopportunities.com

This episode explores how we can connect with our children first thing in the morning. I Love it When You Smile by Sam McBratney mamaopportunities.com

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