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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.
Episodes
81 episodes
Tell Yourself the Truth
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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A Mental Pegboard for Meal Planning
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.mamaopp...
A Mama's Agency in Sibling Relationships
What is our role in fostering sibling relationships? How can we use our agency to promote understanding and enjoyment of the other person?mamaopportunities.comThe quote at the en...
Remembering These Years
You often hear people say, "The days are long, but the years are short." How do you want to document and record the funny things kids say and the growth that you observe during their childhood?
Right On, Wrong Time
This phrase is very helpful when you want a child to understand that the behavior is not wrong or unwanted at all, but that now is not the time for that behavior.Verbal Rumble Strips (Episode 9): Listen on
Suitcase Frustration: Name It and Problem Solve for That
What do we do with our frustrations that arise as we parent? We can get really honest with ourselves, name what is bothering us, and problem solve for that.Episode 3: 5 Pillars that Support Parenting Decisions, Listen on
Mornings: A Good Beginning for YOU
In this episode, I give some guiding questions related to how we begin our Mama days. What is life giving? What things will you choose to spend your time on in order to settle into the day according to your season in life and the ages of your k...
3 Questions I Ask Myself when the Mental Struggle is Real
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?"
What does my child need (from me) right now?
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 ...
Roadtrip Car Time
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 dif...
Family Dinners
What does dinnertime look like at your house? What does the practice of family dinners add to your home?Harvard Graduate School of Education
Showing up in Relationships: Our T.O.P. Priority
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.
Tips for Reading with a Young Reader
Have you ever wondered about the best way to help a young reader grow? In this episode, I talk about tips and wording to use when helping a child who is learning to read.Printable List and Flashcards of
Reading with our Kids: Thoughts and Resources
We can read to and with our kids for many different reasons to accomplish various purposes. In this episode I talk about the various benefits of reading aloud, helping our child with reading and offering quality books for them to read on their ...
Scaffolding
What are you doing for your child that he can do for himself? What life skills does she need help with to learn? Scaffolding is a concept that parents can use. It is the idea that we support our kids while they are learning something and then f...
Looking at Summer!
I love summer!! I love the change of pace, the flexibility, and the extra time with my kids. As I'm looking at summer on the front end, I think about the analogy of our two eyes. One eye is looking at the big picture of mothering including our ...
Marking the End of the School Year
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...
Thinking Aloud
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.
Cookbook Club
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
3 Favorite Parenting Practices
Are there some tried and true parenting practices that work and promote connection with our children?Example of
Manners Through the Years
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
Quiet and Solitude
What if we think about times of quiet and solitude as self-care? How can we encourage our children to have times when they are free from distraction in a way that is inviting and winsome?Funny Instagram Reel I mentioned:
Interruptions Are Your Work
How we view things matters: what if we saw interruptions as our "work" in motherhood? How would that perspective shift impact our words and attitudes?Morning Song/Prayer
Identity & Praise
What is the connection between identity and praise? Is there a way to offer encouragement that promotes internal motivation and satisfaction of a job well done for the listener?mamaopportun...
The Power of Role Play
How can we use the powerful strategy of role play to help prepare our children for new or challenging situations? How can we use role play as a teaching tool? And how can we use role play to retrain the brain from cycling in negative thought lo...