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Mama Opportunities

Julia K. Murray
Mama Opportunities
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  • Mama Opportunities

    Math Homework Struggles

    10/05/2026 | 12 mins.
    What can we do when Math homework seems to be causing problems? How can we hold a boundary while offering support?
    Episode 3: 5 Pillars that Support Parenting Decisions 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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    Helping Your Child with Math

    09/28/2026 | 15 mins.
    What are some common themes in Math instruction that we can strengthen at home? How can we use the concept of growth mindset and "a little bit here, a little bit there" as it applies to Math?
    Writing Tablet
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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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    You've Got to Go Through It

    09/21/2026 | 9 mins.
    When difficult situations happen, we have to push through them. Avoiding will not work, glazing over them won't produce growth, so we must have some forward movement. It has become a mantra I remind myself, "You have to go through it."
    We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen & Helen Oxenbury
    Capable by Sissy Goff and David Thomas
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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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    Tell Yourself the Truth

    09/14/2026 | 11 mins.
    Have you ever acted in a situation where you felt embarrassed about it later? I had that experience in Costco. In this episode I talk both about sharing with your kids the times when you mess up and the importance of telling yourself the truth.
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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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    A Mental Pegboard for Meal Planning

    09/07/2026 | 7 mins.
    Do you ever feel overwhelmed by meal planning? When you can decide on categories, then it is just a matter of placing a recipe in that category. I think of it like a mental pegboard.
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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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