Thriving In Motherhood Podcast | Productivity, Planning, Family Systems, Time Management, Survival Mode, Mental Health, Vision
314 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsThe GO TO Podcast For Moms With Kids At Home!
Do you want to love motherhood but find yourself in survival mode or burned out more than you'd like to admit?
Do you feel tugged between enjoying every moment with your kids because it "goes so fast" and feeling mom guilt because you don't?
Are you tired of wandering around the house or scrolling social media but don't know where to find the time or energy to do something that you would enjoy?
There's a way to create a life that you are excited to wake up to each day so you enjoy your time with your family, have a smooth running home, and still move forward on your greatest goals.
Hi! I'm Jessica Jackson, homeschooling mom of four, productivity and time management expert for moms, and project enthusiast.
In this podcast, I will teach you how to:
- Navigate survival seasons with a thriving mindset through practical tips
- Create a vision for your life and get clear about what really matters to YOU
- Effective planning, productivity, and time management strategies when you have kids at home - they're different!
- Build family systems that support the entire family - including mom
- Establish habits and rhythms that nurture you
- Become a Soaring Mother so you can live connected with God, use your gifts and talents to bless those in your circle of influence, adventure with your family, and enjoy meaningful relationships
I began motherhood with hopes and dreams that I could navigate my days confidently with purpose, live intentionally, find joy and contentment in everyday life, and have God’s help and strength in this lifelong journey.
Reality:
I was in complete survival mode
I felt guilty a lot of the time
I had no clue what my days should look like
I was snappy and irritable with my family
Can you relate?
The good news - I closed the gap between what I hoped was possible and my reality.
And you can too.
I can't wait to help you live life with purpose and joy and see your growth in the everyday moments of motherhood.
Next Steps:
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Episodes
Homeschooling in Hard Seasons | Library System for the Best Books [Episode 313]
April 17, 2024 01:30 - 9 minutes - 22.3 MBWhen I had three kids, four and under, I learned about Charlotte Mason and her principle of spreading a wide feast of ideas. Practically, this looks like 20 different subjects in a Charlotte Mason classroom that get covered during the week. Before we were in the formal school years, I got into the habit of discovering where all the different sections of books were at the library so I could just walk the shelves and grab some that covered a wide range of ideas without any preplanning. For ...
Embracing the Struggle and Adventure of International Travel with Kids with Synthia Simonsen [Episode 312]
April 10, 2024 01:30 - 1 hour - 179 MBSynthia Simenson is a mother of five (almost six) children ages 10 and under. She went through the struggles that I think we can all relate to when we first become moms—overwhelm, unsure of where to focus her time and energy, and not even sure what she wanted life to look like. I hope you are as inspired by her journey as I am, from those survival years to making intentional changes that created space for her to dream. Things like minimum baselines for taking care of herself and her home,...
Discover Your True Priorities with 3 Questions [Episode 311]
April 03, 2024 01:30 - 13 minutes - 36.1 MBHave you done those exercises where you write out your priorities or values? It is easy for me to put on paper what I care about, but where are my time and energy really going? In this season of survival mode for our family, we have really stripped away a lot of what we usually do, and it is easy for me to say that we aren't very consistent in things that I wish we were better at. But as I sat pondering this one morning during my scripture study, I realized that I actually AM consistent...
Figure Out What to Do Next When You Have A Lot to Do | After the Brain Dump [Episode 310]
March 27, 2024 01:30 - 14 minutes - 39.3 MBWhen you’ve lost momentum in every area of your life, and it feels overwhelming because there is so much to do, what do you do? Often, the answer is to do a brain dump—write everything you can possibly think of on a piece of paper to clear your head. The problem is, what do you do after that? How do you actually gain the clarity you need to move forward? This last week, I sat down and prayerfully asked that question, and a new process unfolded that made it very clear where to put my ti...
Reflection and Travel Tips From a Family Road Trip + 5 Day Hotel Stay [Episode 309]
March 20, 2024 01:30 - 20 minutes - 47.9 MBLast week, we spent a week in Memphis, Tennessee, as a family while Andrew attended a conference. It was a great trip with lots of amazing moments and some really hard ones, too. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the reflection process that I did after this trip so that we can take in all the data, evaluate the wins, what we loved, and what we would do to make things a little bit better next time. Some of the specific tips might be applicable to your family and travel situation, and ...
Overwhelmed? Write a "Yes" List [Episode 308]
March 13, 2024 01:30 - 15 minutes - 35.7 MBWhen I shared 3 Thriving Thoughts for Hard Days a few weeks ago, we were not at the end of the unexpected and hard around here. The reality is that my capacity and desire for doing things and running the household are shrinking as my energy is being diverted toward the emotional and physical realities and reactions to our circumstances. I’ve also realized that my physical energy and health vary greatly every month, and I have some ongoing health challenges. I want to have a more realistic...
The Power of a Do Something List with Monica Packer [Episode 307]
March 06, 2024 02:30 - 34 minutes - 85.3 MBIf you’ve been stuck on Exploring on the 5 Step Path from Surviving to Thriving, this week’s episode is for you! Monica Packer shares how a Do Something List can be a powerful tool for exploring and discovering who you are and what you love. It’s a practical push to find fulfillment in your everyday life. It is separate from a goals or resolutions list. It’s more about exploration than competition. Monica is also no stranger to struggles and survival seasons and you will hear how she has ...
3 Thriving Thoughts For Hard Days [Episode 306]
February 28, 2024 00:30 - 17 minutes - 39.4 MBWe’ve had an intense few months over at our house, and it has taken its toll. But the wonderful thing is that with breakdowns come breakthroughs. Today, I’m sharing three new Thriving Thoughts (what I call the new way of thinking I like to hold onto) I’ve had that are helping me in this season. Whether these thoughts resonate with you or not, I hope that when you are struggling, you will follow this pattern that allows you to find more empowering and helpful thoughts. Pattern for Creati...
Creating Rooms You Love with Myquillyn Smith [Episode 305]
February 21, 2024 02:30 - 43 minutes - 106 MBIf decorating your home feels overwhelming and you don’t know where to start, this conversation with Myquillyn Smith will bring clarity and hope. We discuss house rules (and how to break them), how to fix things when they don’t look right, how to decorate on a budget, and how to figure out what your next step is when it comes to creating a home that you love being in and feels good. I have personally read and implemented what Myquillyn has taught in her books and community since 2018, and ...
7 Steps To Plan Your Meals for the Week | Meal Planning [Episode 304]
February 14, 2024 02:30 - 16 minutes - 38.1 MBI’ve been meal planning for years in pretty much the same way. I’ve put my process into seven steps for today’s episode. As my 6-year-old said when she sat next to me while I edited this episode, “Mom, just because it works for you doesn’t mean it will work for anyone else.” She’s 100% right. But I hope that seeing my exact process will give you some inspiration and a starting place to figure out a meal planning system that works for you. My 7-Step Weekly Meal Planning System: Determ...
6 Great Books I Read In January [Episode 303]
February 07, 2024 14:48 - 15 minutes - 36.4 MBI’ve started this year by reading a lot from many different genres and areas of interest. Today, I’m sharing six of the books I read in January and my takeaways from each. How To Grow Your Small Business Awaking Wonder Hidden Potential Habits of the Household The Psychology of Money The Penderwicks on Gram Street
11 Ways To Prepare for a Difficult Pregnancy [Episode 302]
January 31, 2024 02:30 - 25 minutes - 58.2 MBI’ve had three challenging pregnancies with other kids at home. I was very intentional with the time in between pregnancies to prepare for the next one, figuring it would also be a challenge. Today, I’m covering what I did, what worked, what didn’t, and tips to help you figure out where to put your time and energy. These are the same tips I’d give you even if you aren’t planning another pregnancy but in a season where things are going well. You can put your efforts to use in a challen...
A Guide to Getting Started With Children's Audiobooks [Episode 301]
January 24, 2024 02:30 - 23 minutes - 53.1 MBOur family has been using audiobooks for years and they have become an integral part of our routines. Today, I’m sharing why we love listening to audiobooks in our home, how we listen, how to develop the skill of listening to audiobooks, and our favorite audiobooks to listen to by age. Why Audiobooks? Audiobooks have been our trusty companions for years, adding a touch of magic to our quiet time and car rides. Here’s why we love them: A daily break for me. Empowers the kids to exp...
My Vision for 2024 [Episode 300]
January 17, 2024 02:30 - 21 minutes - 50.3 MBThis is my seventh year creating a vision for my year. It is always a new experience, and I’m amazed at what comes out of this exercise. In today’s episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned in 2023 and what I’m focusing on, changing, and working toward in 2024. Here are a few areas from my 2024 vision: Investing More Into What’s Working: Road trips Family adventures (beach, historical sites, new experience) Vegetable gardening Having friends over for dinner Hiking and time outdoors R...
Goal Planning Guide for Different Seasons of Motherhood [Episode 299]
January 10, 2024 02:30 - 33 minutes - 81.2 MBWhen it comes to goal setting, moms need different strategies in different seasons of motherhood. In this week’s video, I’ll be sharing what works in setting goals for the pregnancy and baby phase, when you have children under six, when you have school-aged kids and a full schedule, and when your children leave home. There are also principles that apply to all of us, no matter what stage we are in. Tips for Goal Planning in Every Season of Motherhood: Survival Seasons (pregnancy, postp...
Digital Minimalism 2024 | How to Use Your Phone Less [Episode 298]
January 03, 2024 02:30 - 14 minutes - 33.3 MBAt the start of this new year, I realized I needed to make some changes to how I’m using my phone. In this week’s episode, I’m outlining the problems I was having with technology and how it impacted my daily life, the parameters I’ve set for myself with my phone, and how I’ve set myself up for success. 5 Reasons to Reduce Phone Usage: Often, when things are out of balance, or we’re not in our usual routines and rhythms, it’s easy to fill the lack of structure and numb our feelings with sc...
Setting up a weekly schedule/rhythm | Ideal Week Walkthrough [Episode 297]
December 27, 2023 02:30 - 23 minutes - 49.2 MBOne of the skills in the structure pillar of the Three Pillars of Thriving is automation - making a decision once and having it happen over and over again. We can apply this principle to our weekly schedule. When we sit down and create a template of when we do things every day throughout the week, we can refer back to it with many decisions already made. Every quarter, I like to sketch out our current weekly rhythm or schedule. For years, I’ve done this on a piece of paper, but now we’v...
#1 Thing Moms Need to Do For 2024 [Episode 296]
December 20, 2023 02:30 - 19 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this week’s episode, I’m sharing the #1 thing moms need to do for 2024 - and I can’t think of any exceptions. In my 10.5 years of motherhood, this is the thing that has helped me in EVERY season, from hard pregnancies where days creep by to full schedules with lots going on in life and business. Every mom needs to create a vision for the year. There are an almost endless number of paths each day, but with your vision as a guide, you can walk in one direction and get to a destination ...
Energy Busting Indoor Winter Activities For Kids | Screen Free [Episode 295]
December 13, 2023 02:30 - 14 minutes - 27.2 MBI have spent a lot of time inside with young kids who have loads of energy (even though we get out as much as we can). We’ve been in tiny grad student apartments and smaller houses without clear places to physically move their bodies for all 10.5 years of motherhood. As we get into winter, I start to feel a sense of panic about what we will do for months with shorter daylight hours, colder temperatures, and lots of need to move our bodies. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing how we’ve se...
The PEACE Method For Planning Your Week [Episode 294]
December 06, 2023 02:30 - 22 minutes - 42.8 MBIf you had told me ten years ago that I could be a full-time stay-at-home mom, living 30 hours away from our family, homeschooling my four children, and running a business in small pockets of time, I wouldn’t have believed you. In those early years, the days ran together in one big blur, our cinder block student housing had stuff strewn around the floor, and I felt horribly guilty if I put my baby down, let alone did something I was interested in. In this week’s video, I’m sharing my br...
One Tool That Simplified our Family Cleaning Routine | Chore Chart Alternative [Episode 293]
November 29, 2023 04:22 - 13 minutes - 25.2 MBHow do you feel about chore charts? I like the idea of them, and I don’t mind creating them, but when it comes to having a marker or stickers handy to actually fill them out, we drop the ball pretty much every time. This week, I’m sharing a new discovery I made that is simplifying our family cleaning routine: chore boards. This completely self-contained system allows me to clearly communicate each and every step that needs to be completed in a job, like cleaning the bathroom. In busines...
My 10 Favorite Books I Read in 2023 [Episode 292]
November 22, 2023 02:30 - 21 minutes - 45.8 MBEvery month, I write down the books I read or listened to. Today, I’m sharing my 12 favorites that I read this year from a wide variety of topics and subjects. Reading lots of books has allowed me to actively learn while being a stay-at-home mom. When designing a planner for my needs, keeping track of the books I read or listened to each month was an essential piece. Why? Two reasons: it helped me to read more because I wanted to be able to write things down AND to remember all that I’...
Our Favorite Homeschooling Curriculum Fall 2023: Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, 4th Grade [Episode 291]
November 15, 2023 02:30 - 28 minutes - 53.8 MBIn this week’s video, I’ll take you on a virtual tour of our homeschooling setup for this year. As a homeschooling mom of Kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 4th grade kids, I’ve tested a variety of resources and materials over the years. So, if you’re a fellow homeschooling parent looking for inspiration, you’re in the right place! We’ve made a few tweaks to how we are doing school this year. Now that I have three school-aged kids, we are shifting to more of a family school focus with a few ind...
It's Never Too Late to Be The Mom You Hoped You Be with Stephanie Stutznegger [Episode 290]
November 08, 2023 02:30 - 51 minutes - 101 MBHave you ever felt like it’s too late to be the mom you hope to be and you’ll be a good grandma instead? In this week’s video, Stephanie Stutznegger shares how she has radically changed her life in the last year as she got clear with her vision, took lots of baby steps, and celebrated each month in the Thriving in Motherhood Planner and Soaring Mothers Society. Stephanie lives in Northern California with her husband, Jeff, and their four kids. They love being outside together and doing wo...
How Manners Can Lead Kids to A Successful Life with Brooke Romney [Episode 289]
November 01, 2023 01:30 - 43 minutes - 81.8 MBDo you struggle with manners in your family? Do you wonder if they are outdated and even worth teaching? In this week’s episode, Brooke Romney shares her simple system to effectively make manners part of our everyday lives with kids. Brooke Romney is a writer, speaker and leader of an online community who helps moms of teens and tweens to create meaningful, healthy, and enjoyable relationships with their children through practical application, education, and community. Her goal is for eve...
Maximizing Your Productivity During Nap time: Top Strategies and Tips [Episode 288]
October 25, 2023 01:30 - 33 minutes - 68.2 MBThis week on the podcast, I’m answering a fabulous question about how to use nap time well. Maybe you can relate to hitting the quiet moment of the day and feeling exhausted and wanting to take a nap yourself, but also wanting to be consistent in what you want to do. It can be hard to figure out what to do when it feels like everything needs to be done while also lacking motivation because you are exhausted. In this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing strategies and tips so you can feel confid...
Getting Started with Poetry Tea Time as a Family With Young Kids [Episode 287]
October 18, 2023 01:30 - 15 minutes - 29.3 MBThis week’s question is about how we do Poetry Tea Time in our family. This is an idea I got several years ago from Julie Bogert @bravelearnerhome, and we’ve incorporated it into our weekly rhythm. In this week’s episode, I’ll share how we set it up to make it easy to do at our house, when we hold our tea time, the books we use, and our favorite snacks that everyone looks forward to. The What, How, and Where of Poetry Tea Time: Poetry Tea Time is basically eating food and reading poems...
Routines When You Have Morning Sickness and Kids at Home [Episode 286]
October 11, 2023 01:30 - 23 minutes - 43 MBIn this week’s episode, I’m answering a question from a mom in our Thriving in Motherhood Community about possible routines (besides sitting in bed together, playing with toys, and watching movies) that you can have with severe morning sickness during pregnancy when you have other little kids at home. I’ve had four really challenging pregnancies, the last three with kids at home, and in this episode, I’ll share what worked for us during those hard months and principles you can apply to...
How to Get Things Done as a Mom With The 2024 Thriving in Motherhood Planner - The System, Updates, and Changes [Episode 285]
October 04, 2023 01:30 - 25 minutes - 48.4 MBIt's here!! The 2024 Thriving in Motherhood Planner is ready to make its way into your hands to empower you in creating a life that you are excited to wake up to each day. In this week's episode, I'm sharing the story of the planner, the overview of how the whole system works, and all of the changes and updates that have been made for next year's planner. I am very excited about the details we've added and the revisions. It is the best version yet! What makes the Thriving in Motherhood ...
How to Plan Effectively So You Don't Get Burned Out [Episode 284]
September 27, 2023 01:30 - 19 minutes - 36.6 MBDo you get to the end of your day completely exhausted but weren’t able to do the things you wanted or wrote out in your time block? I got this very relatable question from a mother in our Thriving in Motherhood Community: “I put in time blocks and write my routines, and it helps to schedule around meal times, but by the end of the day, I fill in what I did instead of actually doing what I wanted to do. I’m feeling so burned out, unable to rest, and feel like there is never any time to wor...
Finding Activities You Can Enjoy With All Your Children [Episode 283]
September 20, 2023 01:30 - 14 minutes - 26.9 MBI got an excellent question from a mother in our Thriving in Motherhood community, Kate, about how to find activities you can enjoy with all your children. In this week’s episode, I’ll address how to manage the different personalities of your children and their own interests, as well as the resistance that comes when you try to get everyone to agree on what to do together.
How to Handle Negative Attitudes with your Children [Episode 282]
September 13, 2023 01:30 - 21 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this week’s episode, I’m answering a question from a member of our own Thriving in Motherhood community about how to handle negative attitudes with her child when it comes to certain things about homeschooling. I’m no stranger to negative attitudes in our home (from myself and the kids), but we are very intentional with addressing those attitudes. Here are seven questions we ask when one of our children has a negative attitude: Have they moved their body today? What is the reason f...
How To Actually Do a Morning Routine with Babies and Toddlers That Wake Up Early [Episode 281]
September 06, 2023 01:30 - 18 minutes - 35.1 MBA few weeks ago, I did an episode about my morning routine. I got a great follow-up question about how to do this when you have a baby or toddler that wakes up super early. I remember that season well. A friend and I would meet up at 7:45 a.m. with our two toddlers and baby, each of whom woke up too early and went for a run and talked about how our kids wake up too early! But I’ve learned a lot from that season, and here are my best tips for doing a morning routine in the early years to...
How I prepped my family to be gone for a week by myself [Episode 280]
August 30, 2023 01:30 - 20 minutes - 37.8 MBFor the first time in 10 years, I recently traveled across the country and left all my kids and my husband for six days. It wasn’t as impossible as I had made it out to be in my mind. In fact, everything went great! In this week’s episode, I’m sharing practical things I did to prepare everyone for a smooth week at home. Next time my husband travels, I’ll be using some of these tips to make things easier for myself too.
How to Do a Summer Review to Effectively Transition into Fall With Clarity and Peace [Episode 279]
August 23, 2023 01:30 - 14 minutes - 27.6 MBAs we transition from summer to fall, I like to pause and reflect on how the last few months went as a way to close the tabs and move forward with confidence into the next season. It can be easy to get to the end of the season and wish it went differently. But instead of sitting in a place of discouragement or looking at the things that didn’t go well, we can pause and look for the lessons learned to help us be intentional about the little changes we make in our lives that make a big diff...
Transitioning Back Into Family Routines After Summer [Episode 278]
August 16, 2023 01:30 - 13 minutes - 26 MBAfter a summer of different activities and routines (or maybe no routines), I get excited about settling into a new rhythm as we transition into the school year and fall. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing the process I’ve used for years to help our family get clarity about what matters to us right now and how to make sure we make time for it in our daily life. I’m really great at thinking of the ideal in every area of life. But the reality is that things are going to change, balls are...
My Morning Routine [Episode 277]
August 09, 2023 01:30 - 11 minutes - 21.5 MBFor years I’ve gotten up before the kids (or with the kids and let them play near me) while I do my morning routine to get myself in a good place. This is one of the ways I keep my Soul Pillar intact. When I don’t do my morning routine, I find that it doesn’t take too long before I’m irritable, grumpy, and snappy at everyone around me. Now that I’m aware of that, this morning routine is one of the first things I put back in place when we are transitioning from the novelty and trips of summ...
Living a Minimalist and Faith-Filled Life With Dawn Madsen from Minimal Mom [Episode 276]
August 02, 2023 01:30 - 37 minutes - 69.3 MBI’m so excited to finally be sharing the conversation I had with Dawn Madsen of Dawn the Minimal Mom. By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of the concept of minimalism, but in this week's episode, we are talking about how Dawn’s faith has impacted her journey to having less things to manage. We also talk about the legacy her parents left her that had nothing to do with managing stuff. For me, the biggest takeaway is hope that whatever our weaknesses and strengths are as moms, they can have a last...
Our Family Zone System To Keep Our Home Tidy [Episode 275]
July 26, 2023 01:30 - 13 minutes - 24.5 MBI’ve gotten lots of questions about our Zone system that we use to have the kids help clean up our main living spaces. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing all of the details of what it is, why we’ve set things up this way, what everyone is responsible for, how often we reset each zone, and how long it takes. Zone cleaning is a long-term game plan. It takes time, and it will require a bit of extra effort on your part to set things up. We’ve divided our downstairs into four zones. Each ki...
My Favorite Books To Get Excited About Homeschooling in the Elementary Years [Episode 274]
July 19, 2023 01:30 - 14 minutes - 26.3 MBAs we are nearing the end of the summer and getting ready for the new school year, I wanted to share some of my all-time favorite books that inspire me in my homeschooling. 10 Books To Get You Excited About Homeschooling: Educating the Wholehearted Child Life Giving Home Home Education For the Children's Sake The Well-Trained Mind Call of the Wild and Free You Are Your Child's First Teacher Awaking Wonder The Brave Learner Teaching From Rest As I read these boo...
The Ultimate Guide To Family Road Trips [Episode 273]
July 12, 2023 01:30 - 20 minutes - 39.3 MBWe have been road tripping since we had just one little baby, and now we are on our third year of driving across the county and back as a family of six. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned to make our drive smoother to help set you up for success on your next adventure. We are covering everything from our favorite gear, how we pack and organize, car activities for kids, favorite audiobooks, what we prepare for meals and snacks, how we find hotels every night, our...
Why Your Kids Need to See You Win with Gabe Cox [Episode 272]
July 05, 2023 01:30 - 40 minutes - 74.8 MBDo you have dreams and goals that you want to go after but haven’t made much progress yet? This week’s conversation with Gabe Cox (@gabecox_redhotmindset) will hopefully inspire you to start taking baby steps forward on your unique journey as we discuss the power of letting your kids see you win. When Gabe Cox was a young mom, she had a mentor share with her that her kids had asked her, “What do you do, mom?” She had nothing to tell them except what she did for her children. Her entire lif...
Why You Might Be Holding Onto Stuff [Episode 271]
June 28, 2023 01:30 - 11 minutes - 22.1 MBI’ve been decluttering my house for years, working through all the layers of things we have. A few weeks ago, I opened a bin of extra bags, backpacks, and soft luggage and figured I could let these things go since it’s been a while since I’ve used them. But then I remembered all the times we DID use them, how useful they were, and all the times in the future that they could come in handy. I put the lid back on the box and decided to deal with it later. As I was mulling over the content ...
How We Can Cultivate a Growth Mindset in Motherhood with Kate House [Episode 270]
June 21, 2023 01:30 - 32 minutes - 37.6 MBHave you ever heard of a growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset? It’s often come up in conversations I’ve had about parenting and helping our kids understand that “if at first, you don’t succeed, try, try again.” In this week’s episode with Kate House of the Live By Design Podcast, she shares how this principle applies to our mindsets in motherhood. Two Fixed Mindsets That You Might Experience As A Mom I’m not worthy I’m not a priority Discovering the root of lack of worthiness comes by...
The Power of a Risk List [Episode 269]
June 14, 2023 01:30 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBDo you have a hard time creating a vision of what you want for your motherhood to look like? Or do you feel united in goals with your spouse? A few weeks ago, Andrew and I brainstormed a list of things we could take a risk on. We defined risk as anything that puts us out of our comfort zone - which conveniently puts us in our learning zone as well. It was a fascinating experience and uncovered a lot of things for us. What you might uncover when you write a risk list: Things that are st...
5 Steps to Prepare For Survival Mode [Episode 268]
June 07, 2023 01:30 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBOur family recently had a week of me being out of commission for some medical things that we knew were coming. Andrew and I have been in this situation for good chunks or our marriage, so it felt like a familiar glove we slipped on for a few days. In this survival season, we departed from some of our usual standards of ideals - we watched movies every day, ate food that we don’t normally eat, and let go of a lot of the routines or things the kids are supposed to do in the morning. But ...
Our Family Priorities This Summer [Episode 267]
May 31, 2023 01:30 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBOver the last few weeks, I’ve shared principles about creating a summer that is positive for the whole family and how to teach kids about habits. This week, I’m sharing what our priorities are for the summer. Here are our priorities for this summer: Improve writing with a daily journal habit Review math with Research Parent’s Minimalist Math curriculum Practice instruments every day and have a family concert every two weeks Go to the library and read lots of books Keep our home tid...
How I Teach My Kids About Habits [Episode 266]
May 24, 2023 01:30 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBRecently, we talked about ten principles for creating a productive summer. Spoiler alert - a central part of a good summer rests on GOOD HABITS! So this week, I’m sharing how I teach my kids about habits. We have these conversations in five-minute increments after we read scriptures at breakfast over the course of the week. It’s meant to be fun and silly while still teaching them important principles that we apply to their lives. These concepts have changed my life as an adult, and if my...
Easy Car Organization On A Budget [Episode 265]
May 17, 2023 01:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBOne of our priorities since having kids has NOT been the car. My strategy has been to ignore it for six months and then pull out the shopvac and excavate. With our 70 hour road trip approaching this summer, I’ve been watching a bunch of sprinter van conversion videos (turning a van into a motor home), dreaming about the life of ease we would lead with a kitchen and beds in a vehicle as we drove across America. On one build for a family of five, the mom mentioned that they gave a lot of att...
10 Essential Principles for Creating a Fun and Productive Summer Schedule with Kids! [Episode 264]
May 10, 2023 01:30 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBI recently got an email asking about how to create summer rhythms with kids - especially for moms that don’t homeschool their kids, so their kids aren’t used to having rhythms I brought this up in our Soaring Mothers Society meeting that we just had because all of these women have gone through the Made to Soar Program and understand the 3 Pillars of Thriving, are very intentional, and have all sorts of different situations with working out of the home, in the home, homeschool, and have th...