Moms Like Us: Wisdom & Advice for Christian Moms

No one wants to be the kind of demeaning wife who treats her husband like a child, then wonders why he's not happy. But it can happen so easily if you're not careful. In this episode, Mona shares the advice an older woman once gave her about the secret to unlocking a great man. Stay tuned to learn 4 secrets to unlocking the man in your man!   Get these 41 texts to rock your man's day here: https:/...

Becoming a mom can have a big impact on your body image. But the start of a new year means a reset to our minds, bodies, and spirits. So let's have a calm reset to set the tone of a new season! In this episode, Mona speaks with Grace Garrett, who is a Registered Nutritionist, to discuss body image and give tips for how to improve the way you view yourself! Although it can be tough, nutrition is so...

Self care doesn't have to feel "selfish" for moms. Finding a schedule that works for you, taking care of your finances, and learning from other moms can all be forms of self care! In this episode, Mona and her friends continue discussing what real self care can look like for moms. Stay tuned to hear the lessons in self care that these 4 moms wish they would have known sooner!  Download my free Sel...

Essential and sustainable self care is more than just a bubble bath or getting your nails done. In this episode, Mona and her panel of mom friends discuss the ways they have found to promote self care in their own households. Stay tuned to learn practical ways you can make the mom life easier on yourself!   Download my free Self-Care Guide here: https://momslikeus.org/self-care-essentials-that-wor...

As a mom, taking care of yourself is essential. You can't be your best self if you're not pouring back into yourself! In this episode, Mona shares the forgotten self care essential: finding out what satisfies your soul. Stay tuned to learn how to prioritize this self care essential in your life.  Related Links Download the Self-Care Essentials That Work Guide! https://momslikeus.org/self-care-esse...

Self care: everyone needs it, especially moms. But in this day and age, how can moms take a moment to really relax? In this episode, Mona is in the hot seat! Amy asks the big questions: how can you prioritize self care? Stay tuned to hear Mona's top self care tips.   Related Links Want more Mom Mentoring help from Mona?: https://liftable.tv/momslikeus/ Join the MomsLikeUs Academy: https://momslike...

Tis the season for the holiday magic of Santa and presents... But as Christians we get to rejoice in the biggest miracle of all - our savior being born! In this episode, Mona and special guest Tammy Dove discuss challenges in life and the miracles God works. Tammy is a certified life coach and the author of When Hope Rises, a true story of tragedy, hope, and miracles. Related Links Get the FREE Je...

Christmas time is the busiest, most hectic time of the year! Between wrapping the presents and planning the festivities, it can be easy to forget what's important. In this episode, Mona gives an important tip: don't forget about your Santa, baby! Remind your husband that he's the most important man in your life, especially during this season.  Related Links Get the FREE Jesus Advent Countdown Card...

Now that Christmas is almost here, moms everywhere are planning festivities and shopping for gifts, all while trying not to break the bank. If you're not sure how to make it all happen, look no further! In this episode, Mona and special guest Sarah Rainer discuss how to have an amazing Christmas celebration your family will love, without spending too much or leaving Christ out! Sarah is a clinical...

When you reach Christmas time, do you ever get caught up in all of the to do lists that you leave Jesus out? In this episode, Mona and special guest Lisa Clark talk about how to start Christ-centered Christmas traditions for your family. Lisa is an author, speaker, and podcaster whose book, Raising Sinners, is an excellent resource for parents. Stay tuned so you can keep Christ at the center of yo...

We all want to make wonderful memories with our family at Christmas. If you want in on a few special traditions you can start without breaking the bank, this epsiode is for you! In this episode, Mona shares the ultimate memory-making Christmas traditions her family has enjoyed for years. Stay tuned to learn how to implement your own special Christmas traditions for your family to start loving and...

Have you noticed there's a lack of tv shows with good values for your kids to watch these days? In this episode, Mona talks with special guest, Lee Ann Mancini, about amazing and uplifting books and tv shows for your kids. Lee Ann is a professor at South Florida Bible College and has several masters degrees in Biblical studies and more. She has created seven children's books and a tv show called S...

If you're a stepmom, you know just how challenging this role can be. Stepmoms have quite the job and are often under appreciated. In this episode, Mona and special guest Laura Petherbridge discuss how to manage step family dynamics, especially over the holidays. Laura is an expert in this area, and has authored five books, including The Smart Stepmom. Tune in to learn how to navigate the family dy...

As moms, we are constantly helping our kids as they grow mentally and physically, but what about their spiritual growth? If you feel like you're not good enough or don't know enough to teach your kids about their spirituality, this episode is for you! Mona and special guest Amy Pierson are talking all things nurturing spirituality with their kids and what you can do as a mom to nurture your child'...

As moms, money is something we have to learn how to manage. It's a part of life, so let's talk about it! In this episode, Mona talks with two special guests: Bob and Linda Lotich. By learning how to be good stewards of their money, Bob and Linda paid off their home at a young age and have donated $1 million to good causes. Tune in to learn how to be a wise steward of the wealth God blesses you wit...

It's important to have friends to share our life with. But how can we teach our kids how to make friends and be good friends themselves? In this episode, Mona chats with her friend, special guest Lainie Montgomery about what mothers can do to help their children be good friends. Lainie has been the Director of Spiritual Development at Prestonwood Christian Academy for 12 years, and as a mom of 5,...

Motherhood doesn't have to mean that you don't have time for friendship. Having good friends in your life is so important, especially in the season of motherhood! In this episode, Mona and special guest Bailey Hurley discuss why moms need friends! Bailey is the author of Together Is A Beautiful Place, a book all about how to find and keep Godly friends who will enrich your life.   Related Links: R...

As a mom, you know that much of motherhood is trying to figure this journey out. You don't want to screw up your kids. You want to be the best mom you can be. In this episode, Mona explains why the Moms Like Us Academy was created, and how it can help you with your mothering!   Related Links: Want more Mom Mentoring help from Mona?:  https://liftable.tv/momslikeus/ Join the MomsLikeUs Academy:  ht...

We all know bullying happens in schools, but what are we supposed to do when our child is being bullied or is bullying? Special guest Sandy Austin, who has twenty years of school counseling experience, shares her four-step guide to stop bullying: S.T.O.P. Stay tuned to find out what you can do if you find yourself trying to navigate this tough topic.   Related Links: Want more Mom Mentoring help f...

In this episode, Mona talks with special guest Sandy Austin about how we can work to prevent bullying. Sandy was one of the most involved school counselors in the aftermath of the tragic Columbine school shooting in 1999. She shares the organization she created to support and encourage students going through challenging times.   Related Links: Want more Mom Mentoring help from Mona?:  https://lift...

What exactly is a helicopter mom, and is it really such a bad thing? In a society that's telling moms what they do doesn't matter, should we really listen to people that shame moms for caring for and protecting their kids? In this episode, Mona discusses why the term "helicopter mom" doesn't deserve all the negativity!   Related Links: Want more Mom Mentoring help from Mona?:  https://liftable.tv/...

As a mom, you're supposed to be involved and know what's going on with your kids. That shouldn't be something to be ashamed of! In this last episode of the Helicopter Mom Series, Mona discusses the rights and responsibilities you have as a mother, and how to stay informed with what's going on with your kids this school year.   Related Links: Want more Mom Mentoring help from Mona?:  https://liftab...

It's back to school time! It's the time of year we send our kids back to school and switch to a different routine. Have you been told you're a "helicopter mom"? In this first episode of the Helicopter Mom Series, Mona talks all about how to navigate your mothering without smothering. Stay tuned to learn what makes a caring, protective mom, and what takes it too far.   Related Links: Want more Mom...

There are two types of moms - will you be a shepherd or fisherman? In this episode, Mona discusses how the passage in John 21 relates to being a mom. When Jesus tells Peter (a fisherman) to be more like a shepherd, he probably didn't know anything about being a shepherd. That's what motherhood is like when you are first starting out - it's a skill you have to learn. As mothers, we must be shepherd...

Sometimes it feels like the long days of mothering are neverending and the stress of parenting is overwhelming. In this episode, Mona shares a bit of reality for what needs to be a wake-up call for moms who feel that the days are too long and the stress is just too much. It might be something that is too hard to hear; however, every mother of children under the age of 18 needs to listen to this ep...