When I was cut off from technology, I found an inner clarity and peace that I hadn’t thought possible in a hectic home with four young children. As it turned out, it was possible all along. I just had to stop staring at a screen long enough to see it.
Why Connection Really Matters – Episode 215
Do you long to feel more connected to your spouse? Do you wish for more fun and friendship in your marriage? Would you like to understand how you can protect and enhance your connection with your children? Did you know that relationship conflicts and discomfort most often stem from unmet attachment needs? Saren recently attended […]
Book Summary: Mothering with Courage
I liked that this book taps into our natural tendency to think “How did my parents handle this situation? Was I like this as a kid??” It helps you think through your experiences to identify the cause of your parenting style and see if a change needs to be made.
You are Enough – Episode 214
We all have days (or weeks or months) when when our best efforts just don’t seem to be enough. In this week’s episode, Saren shares her own struggles with “being enough” and reads three powerful posts that offer concrete ideas to help us see the good when we’re feeling pretty bad and recognize that we […]
Packing Your Child’s Emotional “Go-Bag”
Must-haves in an emergency go-bag can double to prepare your child both physically and psychologically.
Laughter, Tears, and the Power of Telling Our Stories – Episode 213
How can we as mothers bring healthy and positive emotions into our parenting–and get our kids to laugh more? Kate and April share ideas on how we can make space for our children’s emotions (and ours, as well!).
10 Things I Wish I’d Known About Postpartum Depression
My battle with Postpartum Depression was so hard and all-consuming that it shook my belief in myself as a mother. I hope that if you are a new mother with PPD, you will reach out for medical help without worrying about stigma or social pressure after reading about my experience.
Book Summary: The Importance of Being Little
As preschools and kindergartens focus more and more on skills and readiness checklists, on worksheets and pre-determined crafts, our small children are missing some of the magic of early childhood.
Books and Charts To Stop The Fighting
Although watching people fight seems to be a national past time (on TV, in political debates, and all over the tabloids), I don’t know a single person who enjoys the fighting at home. Sometimes it feels like there’s no hope in sight. (But there is . . . keep reading.)
Encore: Why Good Eating is Part of Good Parenting – Episode 212
fIn this encore episode, Saren talks with Katie Kimball from Kitchen Stewardship about how what we eat, the way we talk about food, and the way we prepare and pack our kids food is such an important part of parenting that’s why so many parents get the best food and appliances for making it, and packing […]
The Secret to Getting Everything Done
After years of struggling with how to “do it all,” I’ve finally figured out a simple idea (though still not easy in practice) for how to get everything done.
Audio Post: Inspiration for a No-Stress Summer – Episode 211
Are you getting worried about summer? Often we want to use this season wisely and well, but be relaxed at the same time. We want to spend time with our kids, but we also don’t want them to drive us crazy! Before I continue about this audiopost, I wanted to mention a site with […]
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