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Mama Opportunities

Julia K. Murray
Mama Opportunities
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    Marking the End of the School Year

    05/18/2026 | 13 mins.
    Do you want to mark the end of the school year at home? If so, how? In this episode I discuss the value of celebrating the practice of showing up and being faithful. I also give ideas of what to save from the school years and how to organize it.
    Large Accordion Folder from Lakeshore Learning: My Keepsake Portfolio
    Cloth Art Portfolio from Amazon
    Page Protectors to go in the 3-Ring "Memory Book" Binder
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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."
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    Thinking Aloud

    05/11/2026 | 11 mins.
    When I was in my teacher training, we learned about the strategy of thinking aloud. Now I "think aloud" when I read to my kids, when I'm having tender emotions and need extra understanding, or when I'm problem solving.
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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."
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    Cookbook Club

    05/04/2026 | 8 mins.
    Do you have events or people in your life that are life giving to your soul? Cookbook Club has been that for me!
    Episode 11: Happy (Early) Mother's Day! Listen on Apple or Spotify
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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."
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    3 Favorite Parenting Practices

    04/27/2026 | 9 mins.
    Are there some tried and true parenting practices that work and promote connection with our children?
    Example of The Red Plate
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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."
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    Manners Through the Years

    04/20/2026 | 16 mins.
    How can we teach our children manners in an age appropriate way? How can we present the idea of manners in a way that is inviting?
    You Tube Video: American Sign Language for Please
    You Tube Video: American Sign Language for Thank You
    Flipbook: 52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens by Brooke Romney
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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."
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About Mama Opportunities
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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