Raising awesome kids is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Partly because it is the only job that you don't get an instruction manual when you start. And because every child is different and requires different approaches and needs. As result, every family is different. But you can still have a family success story without doing things the way everyone else does. That is what this episode is all about. In this episode with my guest Nellie, she shares: Her story of how she even got … [Read more...] about Simple Tips for Writing Your Own Family Success Story
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5 Things Your Teenage Boy Needs Most From You as His Mom with Monica Swanson
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER Being a boy mom is something special. I know that they need something a little bit different from me as their mom than they do with their dad. I read Monica Swanson's viral blog post, "What a Teenage Boy Needs Most from his Mom." Then it was clear. Today, I wanted you to see what some of those things are if you are a boy mom like me. Monica shares with us five things that our boys need from us. And if you haven't checked out that … [Read more...] about 5 Things Your Teenage Boy Needs Most From You as His Mom with Monica Swanson
One Simple Way to Diffuse Fights With Your Kids
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER As my kids get older, I am finding myself getting into more and more arguments. I thought kids were supposed to stay cute and sweet until they are at least 10 years old?! LOL. Seriously, I want to be able to have conversations with my kids or give instructions without it turning into an argument. Whenever I have a parenting question there are two people that I lean to ... my mom and Kather Winter Sellery. Haven't heard of Katherine? Go back … [Read more...] about One Simple Way to Diffuse Fights With Your Kids
Having Trouble Talking to Your Teen? Communication Tips for Moms with Teens
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER Even though I have an 8 and 5-year old, I feel like I have a teenager (or two) sometimes. Especially, when I'm talking to my oldest and he tells me I don't listen to him when I actually listen to everything he says. That stings. My biggest fear is my kids grow up and don't want to talk to me about their problems, issues, or struggles. Honestly, I was beginning to feel like my 8-year-old wasn't opening up to me like he used … [Read more...] about Having Trouble Talking to Your Teen? Communication Tips for Moms with Teens
You Will Survive This! Encouragement For Moms with Young Kids
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER Let's be honest, being a mom is a lot of fun. But there are some times when it is very challenging. And you may even struggle with the feeling like you are not a good mom and you're missing your kids up. But the truth is, you're awesome. And you are not messing your kids up. I brought my friend Sherri to have this conversation about a couple of things. First, what can we do to relieve the pressure off ourselves of trying to be a really awesome mom … [Read more...] about You Will Survive This! Encouragement For Moms with Young Kids
Ready to Improve Your Parenting? This One Thing Will Transform Your Motherhood
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER News Flash! Your kids don't do want you to say, they do what you do. My guest Victoria had this realization when raising her kids and almost treating them like a project. Meaning that she thought she had to get her kids to be awesome in school and raise them to be awesome adults that would eventually leave and go off to college. The problem with this is kids have their own personalities and trajectories for life. The things that we push our kids … [Read more...] about Ready to Improve Your Parenting? This One Thing Will Transform Your Motherhood
Calling All Star Moms!!! Guiding Your Sports Loving Kids to Success
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER Are you thinking about putting your child in sports? Before you do, listen to this episode with my guest Cristina Walters. I have given Cristina the name of "Sports Queen" because she is so knowledgeable about ALL sports. Having played sports throughout her childhood and later becoming a student-athlete in college, she knows a thing or two about setting your kids up for success with sports. In this episode we talk about: The benefits … [Read more...] about Calling All Star Moms!!! Guiding Your Sports Loving Kids to Success
Frustrated with Your Kids? 3 Communication Hacks for Peaceful Parenting
LISTEN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | STITCHER "Why won't my kids listen to me." "I wish my kids would listen and do what I ask for once!" "Why I am constantly repeating myself to my kids to clean up. It's like I'm talking to myself" If every catch yourself saying these things or have these thoughts you have to listen to this episode. My guest is Katherine Sellery, a three-time TEDx speaker, who has taught thousands of parents in a Conscious Parenting Revolution for resilient, considerate, … [Read more...] about Frustrated with Your Kids? 3 Communication Hacks for Peaceful Parenting
4 Proven Ways to Develop Amazing Parenting Skills
Despite what you might think, nobody’s born with excellent parenting skills! Those moms you admire most learn those skills from experience. You may also be catching moms that you admire during their best times. You know. The times you feel like a great mom, and your kids are following instructions miraculously. Watching other moms and learning from your own experiences are excellent ways to enhance your parenting skills. Yet, it's sometimes unnerving when you think about parenting. … [Read more...] about 4 Proven Ways to Develop Amazing Parenting Skills
This is How to Enjoy Your Child More By Doing Less
Do you ever find yourself struggling with an abundance of toys or trying to figure out activities for your child? It's easy to get overwhelmed, but the truth is it doesn't have to be complicated. In this episode of the Real Happy Mom Podcast, my guest shows how to enjoy your child more by doing less. Listen to the full episode above or check out the post below. This post contains affiliate links. This means I will make a commission at no cost to you if you make a purchase using the … [Read more...] about This is How to Enjoy Your Child More By Doing Less