California Mother of the Year 2012, Beverly Nelson, mothered 11 teenagers. She calls them “baby adults” and in this podcast, she and Caryn Payzant discuss the tactics she used to maintain patience and instill values in her teenagers.
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Five Ways To Open The World To Our Children
Do I think one person can help change the world? Yes! I’ve been looking for (and finally found) some simple ways I can help shape the next generation, right in my own home.
Love is the Answer – Episode 28
Isn’t love the most important element of discipline and conflict resolution? This 20-minute podcast offers lots of stories and methods for making love the key ingredient in our discipline strategies with our children and our resolution of issues with our spouses and friends.
I Love You Rituals – Episode 27
Donna West is affectionately known as “Gaming Grandma”; her most prominent “I love you ritual” is playing games with her children and grandchildren. Listen to this podcast about the benefits of this important ritual.
What to Accept About Our Children – Episode 26
What if your habits, preferences, or ideas clash with a child’s? How do you decide when to accept that particular behavior of theirs (even if it conflicts with yours) and when to try to change that behavior?
Getting Through the Dark Times – Episode 48
Whether you’re facing economic hardships, physical challenges, or emotional difficulties, the principles and stories offered in this 30-minute podcast can help you see the hope and find the power to change your mind and heart even when you can’t change your circumstances.
When Motherhood Doesn’t Turn Out as Planned – Part 2 – Episode 25
We all know that motherhood is the best improv show out there. And things rarely turn out as planned. So in the midst of all the chaos and unmet expectations, how can The Power of Acceptance influence us as wives and mothers? What specific things can we do to become healthier, happier women? When a […]
When Motherhood Doesn’t Turn Out as Planned – Part 1 – Episode 24
Have you ever wondered how your reality ended up so far from your plans? Join Whitney Winter and April Perry in a lively chat where they share their best ideas and discover the power that comes from accepting the not-so-perfect parts of our lives.
Mothers ALWAYS Teach, Part 2 – Episode 23
How do you develop the confidence to teach your children well? How do you help your children develop the characteristics that are important to a successful life? And where do you start if you feel like you’re failing miserably? Join April Perry, Co-Director of The Power of Moms, and Tina Marantette, of www.raisingyourchildren.net, as they […]
Mothers ALWAYS Teach, Part 1 – Episode 22
Whether consciously or not, mothers are always teaching their children. Join us in this podcast as we discuss ways to make great teaching in our homes a reality.
No Regrets – Episode 21
As moms, we wish each moment of our parenting lives could be picture perfect. But, there are always things that we wish we’d done differently. In this podcast, our guest, Karen Baker, discusses some ways she’s found to keep her thoughts clear of regret.
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.