Have you ever started a home project only to leave it unfinished? Have you had the satisfaction of a job well done? Have you felt the weight of project overload? In this episode, I explore the benefits and pitfalls of home projects.mamaopportunities.comThe 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."
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Souvenirs
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 Youmamaopportunities.comThe 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."
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Vacation Packing: Ideas and Mistakes
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 0:00What Kind of Packer are you? 0:47Packing With Your Kids 2:45Packing Mistakes 4:56The 4 day "runway" before leaving town 6:39Growth in relationship through packing 9:03Questions for reflection 12:02mamaopportunities.comThe 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."My Favorite Toddler Blow up Bed from Walmart
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Vacation Planning
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.comThe 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."My Favorite Toddler Blow up Bed from Walmart
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Summer Routines
What routines would you like to help your family implement this summer?mamaopportunities.comThe 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."
A short, encouraging podcast for Moms discussing common scenarios we encounter in daily life. With each scenario I will ask, “What is the opportunity?” and offer thoughts for consideration and questions that Moms can use as a springboard for reflection in their own lives.
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