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Patient Parenting, Parenting Hacks, Faith-led Parenting, Christian Moms, World Changers Do you feel like you’re missing something in your parenting? You want your kids and families to thrive and you just want the best for your kids, but don’t know what you’re missing? You want to parent intentionally, but you don’t know where to start. Or maybe you struggle with how to embrace their gifts and personalities and don’t know how to help them reach their full potential because life and behavior s ...
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Hi, Friend! Sometimes, in the heat of the moment, it’s easy to tell our kids what they are doing wrong and point out their flaws. Are you thinking, “What? I never do that!” Have you ever said, “You never listen,” or “You always take forever to do anything”? Or maybe you tell them, “Why can’t you just clean up like your brother?”. Have you ever noti…
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Hi, Friend! If you ever wish you didn’t have to take your kids to the park because you dread leaving or you loathe bath time because you know it’s literally the worst time getting your kids out of the tub, then you will love this episode! Yes, it’s normal for our kids to melt down, but how do we get through meltdowns with our toddlers? Is there a w…
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Hi, Mama-Friend, Today, I’m sharing my personal experience with anxiety. I’ve battled anxiety since I was a child, and it actually didn’t hit me until I was an adult. Knowing what I know about how it impacted me as a child prompted me to share my experience. We just don’t always understand what our kids are going through. It’s easy to tell them to …
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Hi, Mama-Friend Have you ever wondered, is there a secret formula to helping your child learn naturally through everyday life, without forcing it? Can my child really play and learn at the same time? I have great news! I have broken down a formula for success when it comes to helping your child make deep connections, boost language, and learn new s…
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Hey there! “I’m so frustrated!” – Does that line ever come out of your mouth?... While you’re yelling at your kids?? Odds are, there are many times that warrant a short fuse throughout your day, but is there a way to find patience when your kids are being frustrating, needing reminder after reminder! Yes, our kids may frustrate us, and yes, we lose…
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Hi, Mama-Friend! Have you ever wondered, “How do I raise Godly children?” The answer is quite simple, but yet rather challenging at the same time. We have to constantly ask ourselves, “Are my kids living more like God, or living more like me?! And how am I contributing to that?” Am I teaching them to live like me, or am I teaching them to live like…
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Hi, Mama! Did you know that helping your child build coordination and motor skills at an early age is actually EASIER (and more important) than you think?! In today’s episode, you’ll learn a super quick, easy way to help your kids boost their coordination and motor skills every single day. Bonus, there’s actually little to no prep involved for you,…
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Hi, Sweet Mama! In today’s episode, we are answering the question, “How do I prepare my child for new life experiences,” like having a new sibling, starting school or moving homes, for example? It’s up to us, as their parents, to help them understand what new life changes will bring, and to help them learn to identify any emotions that might come a…
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Hey Mama-Friend! Quick Question: Is how we respond to our kids when they ask us something important? Yes. Absolutely. Sometimes, I think we forget that our kids’ behaviors are actually happening because of how we handle situations, as adults, or even how we respond to our kids. We have a bigger impact on their behavior than we might think. In this …
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Hey, Mama-Friend! I know how it is! My kids just got all the toys in the world for Christmas and they are still left wanting MORE! They are unsatisfied, yet again, but have you ever stopped to wonder why that is? Our kids get so wrapped up in the things that they WANT and think will make them happy, that they lose focus on the things that they have…
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Happy Holidays, Mama-Friend! Ah, that crazy time of year when we pull out Elf on the Shelf, thinking that we are going to use it to gently persuade our kids into being good because their every move is being watched; so, that leads me to the question, do I really need Elf on the Shelf to help my kids be “good”? Does it REALLY work, or is it somethin…
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Hey There, Mama-Friend! Did you know that we all have an emotional bank account?! You might be like, Say What?! Yes, it’s true! We all have emotional bank accounts, where we experience withdrawals and deposits, leaving our bank accounts full or empty. When we invest in our kids’ emotional bank accounts, and take the time to deposit into them, our r…
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Welcome to Part 2 of the “How” series, where we are talking about how to teach your kids to become little world changers by asking all the right questions to them…and to yourselves! Parenting is not just about learning how to “get your kids to do what you tell them to do.” AH, yes, good little listeners are great and make life easy, you’re absolute…
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Hey There, Mama-Friend! Have you ever thought about how much we jump in to save the day for our little ones? We want to be there for them! It’s our motherly instinct! Did you know that when we are so quick to jump in, it actually impedes their development when it comes to learning how to problem-solve and figure out how to work through their frustr…
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Hey, Hey, Mama!! I hope you’re just as excited to dive into this episode as I am! We all want what’s best for our kids. We all desire and just yearn for our kids to stay on the right path and be the salt and light that this dark world needs. If you’re anything like me, than you want to teach your kids how to make an impact on this world. How do we …
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Hey There, Mama! Today we are uncovering one thing you should do everyday to help strengthen your relationship with your kids! When our relationships with our kids grows, we are able to reach our kids so much more proactively and positively when those negative moments pop up. Why is that? It's because they begin to trust you and know that you aren'…
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Gosh, Mama, times can be tough can't they? Let's be honest. Sometimes it's HARD to find joy in parenting, especially when our circumstances are changing and our kids aren't behaving the way we want them to. I'll be the first to admit that even I have trouble finding joy in my parenting at times... especially during tough seasons. It's so easy to fo…
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Happy Day, Mama-Friend! Have you ever had those moments where you feel like you just keep repeating the same thing over and over again? Is your toddler ever constantly pushing the boundaries? I’m right there with you, and I know it can be tough when they are toting the line! You have expectations. You’ve taught them. You’ve modeled them, and your t…
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What's Up, Mama-Friend! In today's episode, we are tackling something I know all of us moms are facing in the midst of toddlerhood and the preschool years (and beyond), and that is What do I do about those power struggles?! How on earth can I avoid them and STILL help my kid be successful?! Well, sweet mama-friend, I have a solution for you! This i…
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Hey Mama-Friend! Are you still wondering why your toddler won't listen when you tell him to stop doing something or when you tell him to complete a task? If that's you, this episode is perfect for you! We are going over to tactile, effective solutions to help get your toddler to listen the first time! It will take some time and practice, but, if yo…
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Hellloooo, Mama! In today's episode, I'm sharing a super simple way to reach your toddler or preschooler that you can use EVERY SINGLE DAY, and the bonus part is.... it's effective! This will have your toddler or preschooler changing their mindset and knowing how to walk through situations in a more calm, positive way. You'll wonder why you haven't…
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Hey, Mama! Are you anything like me... Dealing with a threenager at home who thinks he can get away with screaming, throwing, kicking, punching...you know all the negative behaviors? Yep, that's me too! You want them to learn how to express themselves, feel validated, and get out their emotions, but you also want them to know that it's important to…
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Hi, Mama-Friend! Life is so challenging at times. It's so important to remember to take care of YOU through the throes of parenting, which is a lot easier said than done, but still important, nonetheless. So, what exactly does that look like? That's what we will uncover in today's episode! We can't parent successfully or confidently when our cups a…
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Hey There, Mama-Friend! Wow! 20 Episodes and 1,000 downloads! I’m just so grateful for you all and your support! We are trekking along this parenting journey together, and I know it’s a lot easier with a mom squad behind us supporting each other every step of the way! So, go us—power to the mom-squad! In this episode, we are having a frank conversa…
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What’s Up, Sweet Mama-Friend! Are you struggling with battling how to handle aggression from your toddler? As in, is your toddler hitting, kicking, or even screaming when he’s not getting his way? That’s a lot of us (in fact, most of us!)! It’s a normal part of development, but how do we address that as parents? Do we just let it slide knowing that…
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Hey Hey, Mama-Friend!! Is your parenting filled with negative discipline and endless NO’s?! Sometimes that’s enough to drive you crazy all day long… Saying, “No” to this, or saying, “Don’t do that,” or even yelling, “Stop!” Constantly repeating yourself can be a real drag and get tiresome sometimes, so what are we to do?! I have a little secret! Th…
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Hi, Mama-Friend! We are talking about mom burnout today and how to alleviate the feeling of having to do all the things all the time for our little ones! You know that feeling of, “Why do I have to do everything around here?! I can’t ever get anything done because I’m literally always cleaning!” Say that no more, mama (or at least a little less)! Y…
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Hey Mama-Friend! Have you ever wondered what to do when your toddler is on a roll with the screams and the tantrums, or when he maybe accidentally ruins something because he’s frustrated to the point of no return? You know, those times when there’s just no coming down and your little one is just escalating to the point of no return, what do you do?…
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Hey, Mama-Friend! Oh, you are going to love this episode because it answers the question, “HOW do I get my kids to do what I ask them to do?!” Without nagging them? Even better! How about without them complaining? That’s when we strike gold as mamas! Life would be so great if we didn’t need to nag our kids to clean their rooms or clean up after the…
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Hi, Sweet Mama-Friend! Do your toddler's behaviors gotcha feeling down? No worries, Mama-friend! I got you! Teaching your toddler good behaviors and how to communicate is easier than you think! Believe it or not, our kids' behaviors are often a reflection of how WE handle situations as adults. Which can seem like a heavy weight to bear! But, mama, …
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What's up, Mama-Friend! Welcome to Part 2 of six important questions to ask yourself to help increase patience and decrease mom guilt! Parenting isn't easy. We are so quick to lose our patience and snap at our littles for just being littles!! It's so important to remember that there are causes behind why our kids do what they do. Once we have that …
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Patiently parenting is TOUGH! Maybe you keep asking yourself--> How do I become a more patient parent?! Maybe this is you-->I'm finding myself losing my patience with my little one and growing frustrated at myself as a mom, and I feel guilty because I'm just trying to do what's best for my kids, but I don't know how to be the patient mom I want to …
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Hey, Mama-Friend! Ever have those moments when you're stressing out because your toddler is taking FOREVER to do something?! Or, perhaps, she's on the verge of a meltdown because you gave her the wrong milk cup, and you're both about to enter a zone of frustration because you don't know how to pull her out of it. What about those times when your to…
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Hi, Mama-Friend! Sometimes emotions are a lot for a little one and he just doesn't know how to handle it! He wants to respond to what made him angry by kicking, screaming, or throwing a tantrum. You want to help him learn how to work through that and teach him what to do instead, but you aren't sure how to accomplish that! Well, mama-friend, you're…
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Hey There, Mama-Friend!! In today's episode, we are talking about how to rephrase your responses when your child is melting down or acting aggressively, so that they are better equipped with how to handle their feelings as they grow into self-regulated humans. I know I'm not the only one who's ever snapped at my kiddo and busted out the one liner, …
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Does this sound familiar?! "Stop hitting your brother!" "Don't climb on the furniture!" "Can you please not pee all over the bathroom floor?" Have you ever had those days where you are just spewing out commands, one after another, and you feel like it's just a giant string of negativity coming out of your mouth? Like, this day is going so terribly …
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What's up, Mama! Do you ever brace for a tantrum when you ask your toddler to clean up his toys, or get dressed, or go to the bathroom? We've all been there! Toddler meltdowns can really make a mom feel defeated, especially when the power struggles start to happen. Telling your toddler to do something he doesn't want to do can quickly turn into a r…
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Hi, Sweet Mama!! Have you ever wondered why you have to tell your child to do something what seems like 18 times? I'm talking, "Don't yell," "Stop complaining," It's not nice to hit." Then, you try to reinforce that his behavior is not okay by offering a consequence. YAY! That's a GOOD thing! You're doing it right! BUT, did you know that the type o…
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Hey Mama-Friend, If you're anything like me, you have slip-ups in your parenting from time-to-time, especially on those super tough days when your child is looking to win every battle. We all have those, "Uh oh, I shouldn't have said that," moments when you're frustrated to the point of no return, or we handle situations out of frustration as oppos…
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Hey, Mama-Friend! In today's episode, we are diving into why saying, "Good job," to your toddler is actually counter-productive in raising a confident child who thrives, and you will learn how to respond to your toddler when he does something 'good' in a more specific, beneficial way. Strap on tight, we've got some learning to do! Michelle Struggli…
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Hi There, Mama-Friend! Have you ever felt guilty about yelling, snapping or acting out of haste toward your kids, and weren't sure how to handle it? In this episode, I talk about an important step that you need to take to restore your relationship with your kids when that mom guilt sinks in and you aren't sure about what to do next. Do you pretend …
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Hey there, Mama-Friend! In today's episode, I walk you through how I get through those never-ending days when those toddler temper tantrums and meltdowns try to take you down. Instead of caving into their meltdowns or losing your patience, you'll want to jot down these six helpful strategies that I use when I feel like I'm about to lose it with my …
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Hey, Mama-friend! Welcome to Episode 1 of Generation on a Mission Podcast, where we are focused on providing moms and parents with tactical parenting tips, helping your kids reach their full potential, and raising generational leaders who are change makers... with a little bit of faith and learning sprinkled in! In this episode, I walk you through …
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