Ever Feel Like “Just a Mom”? – Episode 20
Not everyone has the choice to be a stay-at-home mom, but for those who do, and for those who feel like everyone's asking them "what they do all day," here are some ideas from two moms who know that they are more than "just" a mom.
They CAN Be Taught
This past year, I have learned one truth in mothering that has made me more optimistic than ever: My children can be taught, and I can teach them!
The Marathon of Motherhood
I'm not a marathon runner, even though many of my loved ones are. But whether we've run 26 miles or simply held it together for 26 minutes, I think we can all appreciate this touching story told by Janeen Wright.
Oscar The Grouch’s Guide to Sunny Days
Ever feel like Oscar, the beloved symbol of grouchiness? We all have moments, days, and sometimes weeks, when it seems like a cloud of gloominess hangs overhead. But it doesn’t have to last!
Thanks and Giving: How To Be “The Rich Family in Church”
Eddie Ogan's story, "The Rich Family in Church" illustrates perfectly how giving to others can fill us with contentment and gratitude for our lives, even if we appear poor in the eyes of others.
My Happiness Elixir
I have a sure-fire way of dealing with whatever life throws at me: I have found a happiness elixir! It comes in through my ears and goes right to my heart.
What You See Is What You Get
I recently spent time with my beautiful spunky 89-year-old aunt. Despite losing her husband and then losing one of her daughters, my Aunt Ginny is one of the most optimistic people I know. She truly believes what she sees is what she gets.
What If It’s Not Enough?
I often feel like motherhood is like a big game of Tetris. With shapes falling out of the sky, I need to make sure they land in their proper place. It's fun in the beginning but, as the levels begin to advance, the game gets much harder-just like life.
To Have Sight and No Vision
Having sight but no vision, or living in a world of negativity, cripples the progress of the human soul. And mothering is all about souls. Below is wisdom, inspired by Helen Keller, debunking common myths that hold mothers back from embracing the power of optimism.
Building up…ourselves, our children, our spouses – Episode 19
In this podcast, Saren Eyre Loosli and Tiffany Sowby discuss their ideas and practical advice for building up our families and creating a positive attitude in our homes. How can we concentrate on the good things? How do you keep your confidence up? How do you help your children see all the...
The Strength To Make It Through
How do you convince small children they have to do something they neither want nor believe they can do? How do you help them “press on” when their perspective holds only pain and discomfort? Answer: a big, therapeutic dose of OPTIMISM!
The Science of Optimisn
Whether you’re a natural born optimist or a struggling pessimist like myself, cultivating optimism can be the difference between enduring motherhood and enjoying it.
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