Chrysula Winegar, community manager of the Million Moms Challenge, author, blogger, and mother of four discusses the power that moms can have when they wake up and understand their power to do good in the world.
Learn more about Chrysula at http://chrysulawinegar.com. Her blog on how mothers who wake to their calling to help the world is located at http://www.whenyouwakeupamother.com/. To learn more about the Million Moms Challenge, check http://millionmomschallenge.org/ . To find the Power of Moms website, go to http://powerofmoms.com/.
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by admin on January 23, 2012
We speak again with Claire Lerner from Zero to Three about dating after divorce. She shares ideas on how to gauge your child’s readiness for meeting a parent’s new partner and ideas of what information kids can handle and what is too much. If you are a single parent and are ready to date, this show is not to be missed. This show was originally broadcast on Babies and Moms: Birth and Beyond
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by admin on January 8, 2012
As a mom, you have opportunities no one else gets. We discuss the simple joys you experience and how to savor them so the hard times are easier. We discuss how to embrace, record and reflect on the unique experiences only YOU have with your child.
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by admin on December 25, 2011
Our society often rewards kids with food. This has serious problems for our kids and our family life. We discuss what this means and how we can help our kids overcome this situation.
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by admin on December 11, 2011
When we choose a discipline style, sometimes we find it doesn’t work. We discuss what to do when our chosen path isn’t yielding the desired results and how to help our children grow into great adults!
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by admin on December 4, 2011
Our kids are digital natives and the old job charts with stickers just don’t cut it anymore. Stacey and Shelly love a FREE online job cart designed to help parents and kids bridge the digital divide and come to a consensus on job charts. This is one your children will want to use and is so flexible that you can set it up to meet your specific needs. It emails you when jobs are completed and even allows you to reward kids through online ordering. Greg Murset, creator of www.myjobchart.com discusses why he created it and we tell you what we think of it!
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by admin on November 13, 2011
Heather Von St. James tells her story of how after giving birth to a beautiful baby girl, she discovered she had mesothelioma and the path her life has taken since then. For any mother struggling with an illness, her story will give you heart. If you have never heard of mesothelioma, listen up because it is a cancer on the rise.
For more on Heather, check out her blog at http://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/authors/heather/
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by admin on October 30, 2011
Now that the kids are back in school, we have to get our lives adjusted to the new normal. Learn the principles to making school life function well and products we use for our kids.
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by admin on October 27, 2011
If your child struggles at school and you wonder what might be going on, we discuss things to check and how to help your child. A solution might be as simple as a trip to the right optometrist and a few simple exercises or you might want to have an evaluation from a school or private psychologist to pinpoint a learning disability (even when you have an incredibly bright child).
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by admin on October 2, 2011
Can children suffer from anxiety? Are your child’s issues so bad that you need to seek professional help? Learn techniques to stop the stress and improve your child’s mental health.
by admin on September 16, 2011
We try to prepare our kids for life but how do we help them when something happens that no one could prepare for–a natural disaster like a hurricane or flood. Dr. Andie gives us tips for helping our kids and us cope and thrive in times of stress including how the language we use affects how children see the situation! Check this one out!
Dr. Andie is the author of More than Saying I Love You.
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by admin on September 12, 2011
We tell it like it is so you know that our lives are not any different than yours and we don’t have perfect families. Listen and find yourself and realize you are part of the tribe of moms all trying to do their best.
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by admin on September 11, 2011
Dr. Andie discusses what Cinderella parenting is and how to avoid it. Listen to hear how you can relax your parenting stress and still be a super mom. Dr. Andie is the author of More than Saying I Love You.
We also talk about the PeeWeePC. It is a computer set up specifically for kids. If you are thinking about getting a computer for a child, this is a great option–the laptop we tried has a rubberized case that protects it, software to protect the kids while surfing and educational programs to help them learn.
PeeWeePC has offered a discount to our listeners: Use promotional code is PWPROMO to save $10 off any purchase of $20 or more. Simply input this code during checkout in the box that says “promotional codes.”
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by admin on August 28, 2011
We discuss whether or not to pay our kids allowances and we also discuss the Stewardship system used by Stacey’s family. For more on the Stewardship system, you can check out our podcast where Stacey discusses the specifics.
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by admin on August 14, 2011
Stacey discusses when kids are ready to date and how to handle helping them get ready to experience the feelings and emotions that come with dating. Great information for any parent of a tween!
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by admin on July 24, 2011
When should you let your child choose her own clothes and should you worry about how he is dressed when he leaves the house (no coat in winter for example). Seasoned mothers who have survived years of the battle discuss what is important and what you should let slide.
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Dr. Andie discusses the actual roots of Mother’s Day and how we can recapture its essence and have a wonderful day ourselves by taking care of ourselves. Dr. Andie is the author of More than Saying I Love You. This show is just what you need to make Mother’s Day great for yourself.
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This week on Athena 365 and The MOM Podcast Dr. Andie discusses how to teach kids to love themselves so that they do not seek approval from outside sources. Dr. Andie’s new book More Than Saying I Love You: 4 Powerful Steps that Help Children Love Themselves is an excellent resource for parents to teach their child the greatest skill they can—how to truly love yourself so that you do not need to rely on others for affirmation. Dr. Andie is a mother and grandmother so she knows the road we walk. Learn answers to the following questions:
- Why isn’t just saying, “I love you” enough to create children that love themselves?
- What is the difference between self-love and self-esteem?
- What are the benefits of children learning to love themselves?
- Does self-love or “I love me” lead to narcissism and being egotistical?
- At what age do we begin teaching our children about loving themselves?
- What are the external forces that erode a child’s birthright of love?
- What are the 4 steps that help children love themselves?
Click on the show to the right to learn more!
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by admin on April 4, 2011
Wonder if your creature living in your child’s room really genetically connected to you? He used to be your son, but now he is an emotional mess. Maggie Stevens, author of Parent Fix, discusses how to weather the tween years and the transition to teen years.
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by admin on January 8, 2011
Stacey discusses her experience in the summer with the Stewardship System, her method of giving children responsibility for the household chores and teaching them about real life. She says this is the best thing she has ever done!
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by admin on January 2, 2011
