Mama Opportunities

In this episode, I talk through questions that have run through my mind as a Mom. I have to consciously and thoughtfully ask myself, "Is this the exception or the rule? Will this matter in 10 years? What do I REALLY want?"
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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."

There is a question that helps me make the connection between what I believe about parenting and my actual behavior. This question has played an important part in the formation of me as a parent. That question is "What does my child need (from me) right now?"
Child Development Guide: Ages and Stages
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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."

Did you take road trips as a child? When you think of time in the car on a roadtrip, what feelings emerge? Are there some games or activities that your family has enjoyed? In this episode I give ideas of things to do on a road trip for many different ages.
Example of our "Bucket of Fun"
Melissa & Doug Wooden Lacing Cards
Lakeshore Magnetic Designer
Giraffe Sensory Travel Toy
Washi Tape
Guess Who? Game
Hasbro 4 pack Grab n Go Travel Games
Sussed? The What Would You Do Game
You Who? Conversation Card Game
Apples to Apples Junior Game
5 Second Rule Game
Kidchat: Questions to Fuel Young Minds and Mouths
Book -- 365 Words Every Kid Should Know
Rand McNally 2027 Atlas
Libby: Download ebooks and Audiobooks free with your local library card
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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 does dinnertime look like at your house? What does the practice of family dinners add to your home?
Harvard Graduate School of Education Article: The Benefit of Family Mealtime by Jill Anderson
Psychology Today Article: The Importance of Family Dinner with Your Children
Countertop Flip Book: 52 Modern Manner's for Today's Teens by Brooke Romney
Magnetic Letters for the Fridge
Book with Engaging Questions -- KidChat: Questions to Fuel Young Minds and Mouths (Ages 2+)
Book: 365 Words Everyone Should Know (Ages 7-12)
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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 help our kids remember big, important ideas in a way that is simple and memorable? By using an acronym! Acronyms help kids remember things so that they can return to it and access it quickly.
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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."