The Good Mom Podcast
Every mom wants to be a good mom but how many times a day do we question this?! We have been conditioned to believe that there are rules for being a good mom but I say your definition is the only one that matters. As a mom with four kids with neurodiversity and a background in education, I believe every child has gifts and talents of genius. I also see life's unexpected trials as chances for us to grow in our strength, love, and connection as a family. Escape from your "bad mom" soundtrack each week to listen in for inspiration on all the mom things, whether neurodiversity is in your family or not. Get the go ahead to have way more fun without guilt, hear new perspectives on old problems, and finally feel like you know what you're doing as a mom.
The Good Mom Podcast
This is Not What I Signed Up For
We all have those moments of "This is not what I signed up for." We act so surprised when the unexpected happens and yet we know that this is part of a real life. Especially as our kids hit the teenage years and young adulthood, we may find that they make choices and decisions that we are surprised, disappointed, shocked, or confused about. It is all part of the process and their path to adulthood, and it's also all part of the process and our journey as parents. When we can accept and trust our kids to make their own decisions and have their own opinions, this preserves trust and creates healthier and closer relationships. Even as hard as it can be to let go and accept choices they make that we may disagree with or not fully understand, honoring everyone's feelings and loving each family member with unconditional love will go a long way in keeping close as a family. For moms who have a child identifying as LGBTQ and are processing through lots of emotions about that, this episode may be helpful.