Tips for the Elementary Years: Episode 22

Do you have kids--daughters, sons? One day YOU will be a Mother-in-Law. What kind of MIL do you want to be? How can you prepare to give your kids the gift of a GREAT MIL? You will love my guest, Jen Simon share how she is intentionally pursuing a life-giving relationship with her daughter-in-law. I took notes, and I know you will want to as well!  For more free resources or a free mom coaching session, go to www.mommatters.org. Continue the conversation on IG @mommatters.org. And please LIKE this podcast and leave a comment so we can encourage more moms that what they are doing matters!

Moms with several kids at home are thinking about the logistics of getting kids to different activities at the same time. You aren't thinking about creating a legacy. That's too far off and pressing matters grab your time and attention today. But the day will arrive sooner than you expect. Your kids leave the house and your role shifts. What will it look like then? Take a moment to catch a vision and gain encouragement on how your family can thrive in the future, even if you are all just hanging on now. It all begins with a vision for the future.  Enjoy my guest, Cindy MacIlvaine, mom of 4 and grandmother of 15 share the joy of influence she has cultivated with her adult kids and their families. Continue the discussion on Instagram @mommattersorg. Would you like a free consult with a life coach just for moms? Check out my website www.mommatters.org to access free downloads and schedule a free consultation. 

Motherrhood is hard. You wonder if you are on the right track or how you will ever get through a particular season. You long for guidance, love support and encouragment. This is where a mentor mom comes in. Join this episode as Amanda Lurz and Katie Kovak share the journey and impact of a mentor mom relationship and provide tips on how to start one of your own.  Find Mom Matters on Instagram @mommattersorg and on the Mom Matters website.  Elizabeth Greene is a certified Mom Coach and loves to support moms in the various seasons of motherhood. Check out free downloads or contact Elizabeth for a free consultation on the website.

Our kids change as they grow and so do we. These shifts often require a new approach to the relationship where you redefine your communication, interaction, and expectations. How do you successfully transition yourself and your kids so you foster fulfilling relationships for the long-term? Veteran mom and grandmother Charlene Fike shares her wisdom in how to upgrade your relationships along the way so you and your kids like eachother for the long haul. It's worth the struggle!  Join the conversation on Instagram @mommattersorg. To learn more about Strength-Based Parenting or to get a free consultation with Elizabeth Greene, certified Global Gallup Strengths Coach, visit the website www.mommatters.org. Schedule your free consultation and get started upgrading those relationships today, because mom, you matter! 

Seasons of Motherhood: Mother is never static and our role shifts and changes as our family grows and develops. We increase our effectiveness as we learn to adapt and change in each season we find ourselves in. Today our guest is a seasoned home school mom of 4 with 15 years of home school experience. Join me as Deb Switzer shares her wisdom and practical advice for how to thrive in this season of motherhood. For more, find me on instagram @mommattersorg. You can also visit my website to learn more about coaching for moms or to schedule a free consultation www.mommatters.org. For more information about home schooling with Classical Conversations, visit www.classicalconversations.com

The teen year can be a roller coaster of emotions and challenges as parents guide their kids to take ownership and transition into responsible adults. But it's also a time to nurture the relationship. How do you stay connected with your kids and finish this season of motherhood well? Join my conversation with Amy Weisgerber and mother of 4 TEENS!  Join the conversation @mommattersorg on Instagram You can find more mom resources or schedule a free consultation with Elizabeth at www.mommatters.org  

Seasons of Motherhood: Our role as mom changes and adapts as our kids grow and change over the years. Get nuggests of insight and helpful tips from moms who are walking through this season and share their journey with you.  Do you have a question about the season you are in? Contact me for a free 30 minute consultation at www.mommatters.org and join the conversation on Instagram @mommattersorg.  Thanks to our guest for today, Alyssa Omdal mom of 4 boys!!!

Seasons of Motherhood: Going from zero to one child in the house is the toughest transition for many of us as we become moms. Our kids don't come with a rule book and we have no training in what to do. This season of baby and preschool kids can be all consuming, so how do you navigate it well and even cultivate your identity in this new season of life? A mom of three boys under 5 years old joins the conversation with pracitcal tips and golden nuggets to encourage you along the way. Mom, your kids are eternal souls that will last forever, and your influence matters! Find us on Instagram @mommattersorg  Got a question or want a free 30 minute conversation to navigate a parenting challenge? Schedule your free conversation with me at www.mommatters.org . We aren't meant to do this alone!

We've all done it, your relaxing with your social media feed when all of a sudden you find a post that derails you. How do you respond? Elizabeth shares two stories from her own recent landmine experiences and 5 tips to navigate through with success. Elizabeth Greene is a certified life coach and raised kids for 20 years. Visit https://mommatters.org/ to learn more about her coaching for moms and to find free downloads.

Santa is a fun part of our Christmas celebration. But often he gets center stage, squeezing out the true meaning of the holiday. So how can we move the birth of Jesus onto center stage in engaging ways our kids will love? Elizabeth shares 8 practical and easy activities your family can incorporate into your holiday celebration.  You may also enjoy episode 18 where Elizabeth and her guest Stacy Reaoch share fun ways to celebrate advent. Elizabeth Greene is a certified life coach, raised kids for 20 years, and served as a children's ministry pastor. Visit www.mommatters.org to learn more about her coaching for moms and to find free downloads.