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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
58 episodes
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...
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Episode 58
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12:07
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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...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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12:14
Your Creative Spirit
Is there a creative endeavor that brings you joy and is life giving? Have you considered sharing that joy with your children?mamaopportunities.comThe quote at the end of each epi...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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14:35
Seasons of Motherhood
What season of motherhood are you in? What joys and challenges come with that season?mamaopportunities.comThe quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American a...
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Episode 55
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12:57
Risk and Resilience
In this episode, I discuss how we can help our children develop confidence and resilience when they are placed in situations that offer risk within a safety net. Summer camp is a great place to experience risk within some boundaries.
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Episode 54
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16:39
Experience Can Be our Teacher--If We Let It!
There are so many opportunities in daily life for children to develop resilience. How can we as parents support this growth?
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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14:32
Growing Resilience
As parents, sometimes we explicitly teach our children things and at other times we gently encourage certain character qualities. In this episode, I share a phrase that helps grow resilience and how asking questions can help our children find t...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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9:46
Disappointment: Situations Outside Our Control
Unfortunately, disappointment in life is inevitable. How do our children respond in disappointing situations? How can we support their process of becoming resilient in the face of disappointment? Are there strategies that we can use to help our...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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18:27
A Mindset of Resilient Kids
We all want to have resilient kids! I've come to see that building resilience is like having various pieces of a puzzle that together strengthen resilient character. In today's episode, I discuss a phrase that helps us as Moms lay the foundatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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12:28
No One Told Me About Teaching My Child to Drive!
My friends told me about giving birth, and they told me about potty training. No one told me about teaching my child to drive! In this episode, I discuss some mistakes I made, and things I want to do differently next time..all while keeping in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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14:56
Correction Rooted in Love
How do we begin conversations involving conflict?mamaopportunities.comThe quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfe...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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9:07
New Year's Reflections
How do you approach the new year? Does it hold promise and hope for you? Do you tire of the usual talk of resolutions? How can we model thoughtful change for our kids?mamaopportunities.com<...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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13:11
Marriage & Parenting: Working as a Team
What has surprised you in parenting with your spouse? How have you come to a decision or resolution?mamaopportunities.comThe quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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12:05
Merry Christmas, Mamas!
Merry Christmas, Mamas! I hope you get moments this season to experience the gift of Motherhood.mamaopportunities.comThe quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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6:53
Board Games
Do you enjoy playing board/card games? Was it part of your growing up experience? Are there games that hold special memories? In addition to all the fun they hold, what can we learn about our children from playing board games together?
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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18:29
Our Relationship to Stuff: Kids & Toys
What if we made decluttering with our children a regular rhythm in our homes? How can we help our children see the value of de-cluttering? In what ways can we empower them to make choices about what to keep and what to pass on to someone else?<...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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15:15
Your Presence is a Present
In this busy Christmas season, we are doing many things. How can we be present and alive to what is actually going on in our homes?
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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16:11
Relationships are Not Efficient
When it comes to building relationships--efficiency is not king.Meal Planning Episode, Ep. 27
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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9:39
The Other Side of the Coin
Two sides of the same coin. I think of this metaphor when parenting a lot. We can express basically the same thing in a negative or positive way. In this episode, I discuss my frustration at finding my kitchen messy after going to bed early one...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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7:59
Thankfulness Throughout the Year
In this season of Thanksgiving, we often consider things that we are thankful for. How can we cultivate thankfulness that extends throughout the year?Article I mentioned:
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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12:21
Family Traditions
How do you view family traditions? Do you look forward to some things you do every year? Do you feel weighted down by them? In this episode, I discuss the benefits of family traditions and the variety of traditions that we can have.Ch...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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14:17
Christmas Gifting
What did Christmas morning look like when you were a child? How do you decide on gifts now that you are a parent?
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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21:57
Birthday Parties
Birthday parties are a lot to plan! Who, what, when? In this episode, I offer thoughts that I've had over the years of planning parties.mamaopportunities.comThe quote at the end ...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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22:36