Growing Gratitude

There are so many parenting books available. How do we choose which ones to read? Occasionally, I will spend an episode highlighting a valuable read for parents. In this episode, I discuss one of my favorite books called How to Talk so Kids Will Listen & Listen so Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish.Book: How to Talk so Kids Will Listen & Listen so Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlishmamaopportunities.comThe 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."

How can we set clear boundaries and leave room for independent, resourceful little ones to make some decisions?mamaopportunities.comThe 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."

How do we cultivate gratitude in our home such that it becomes part of our family culture? What can we do to begin or continue this practice today?Wrapping Paper Storage Container from AmazonBrown Craft Paper Roll, Assorted Sizes to chooseWhite Easel Paper for Gratitude List1000 Gifts by Ann VoskampWorld of Books: Buy Used Booksmamaopportunities.comThe 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."

How can we approach the subject of grades with our kids that invites openness? How can we use words and tone in conversations about grades that align with our personal values?Episode 3: 5 Pillars that Support Parenting Decisions, Listen on Apple or Spotifymamaopportunities.comThe 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."

A Mama's privilege is to witness the life of another. It is such a gift to be a constant presence in someone else's life!mamaopportunities.comThe 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."

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 Spotifymamaopportunities.comThe 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."

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 Tabletmamaopportunities.comThe 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."

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 OxenburyCapable by Sissy Goff and David Thomasmamaopportunities.comThe 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."

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.mamaopportunities.comThe 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."

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.mamaopportunities.comThe 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."