Mom Made Plans - Intentional Motherhood

117. What To Do When Your Kid Is Flipping Out… Are They Irrational or Do You Just Have The Wrong Expectations -with Ann Kaplan parent coach

Today we are helping work through one of our main struggles as a parent. What to do when your kid is upset and there is no logical reason and we get beyond frustrated trying to handle the situation. Ever hand them the thing they want or make the food they ask for and they have a complete meltdown? Can I get a witness?!
Well today, Ann is here to give us some amazing insight into how to handle these situations different. And it really makes so much sense! Listen all the way through to get all the practical takeaways to put in your parenting toolbelt.
One of my favorite takeaways - Most tantrums are not a problem we need to solve.
Connect with Ann:
"I know you; I see you. And I've been you."After working with parents for over a decade and raising 4 of her own kids, Ann has seen it all and lived through half of it herself. She knows the cycle of committing to being the parent your child deserves, losing control, feeling awful, and committing to being better next time. She has seen the yelling, power struggles, and confusion. She knows all about the uselessness of threatening, bribing, bargaining, and lecturing. And, most of all, Ann knows how powerless, lost, defeated, overwhelmed, and ashamed parenthood can make us feel.Luckily, she also knows that you absolutely can turn your relationship with your child around and that peaceful, well-behaved, and respectful kids aren't just for the lucky few. It's possible for you too!
 
Website: https://www.annkaplanparentcoach.com/Podcast: Confessions of a Parent Coach
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-parent-coach/id1682341495
Facebook: @annkaplanparentcoach
LinkedIn: @mom-me-experience
Instagram: @annkaplanparentcoaching
Pinterest: @annkaplanparentcoaching
YouTube URL: youtube.com/@annkaplanparentcoach
 
With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
 
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116. 5 Things You’re Wasting Your Time On As A Mom

We are always trying to find ways to get more time back in our day. Always looking to be more efficient and productive. Well today, I've got 5 things you might be wasting your time on that you can stop doing ( or change ) right away. Let's start getting some more time in your day one small thing at a time.
After listening, are you inspired with more ideas of what you're wasting your time on? Head to the website and leave me a voice memo and I can even share it on the podcast if you like! Or send me an email or dm, always looking to improve and I know some of you out there have some great ideas!
With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
 
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What did she say?! Here’s the links to what I mentioned today:
Pinterest (look at the life hacks board) > https://www.pinterest.com/PaperMadePlans/
 
109. How To Organize Toys So You’re Not Spending All Your Time Picking Them Up
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115. Motherhood Isn’t Pass or Fail

Most of our time as moms is spent thinking about how we mess up...how we aren't doing something, or everything right. It seems we only give ourselves a choice of pass or fail.
It's pretty unfair to do that to ourselves. And to compare how well we are doing with what we see and hear around us. So let's work on that mindset shall we?
It's time for more grace.
Less telling ourselves we are constantly falling short.
More time thinking about the overall average of how we are doing, not the pass or fail in the moment by moment mentality.
 
With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
 
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114. Re-Evaluating Your Expectations For Motherhood + Being The First Example Of God’s Love To Your Kids - with Karen Stubbs of Wire Talk podcast

Motherhood is certainly challenging and can be full of frustration. However, a lot of our stress can come from having the wrong expectations for ourselves and our kids. Today's conversation with Karen is incredibly helpful in navigating motherhood. Here's some highlights of our conversation:Expectations for ourselves-
stop the “what ifs” and stay in the moment
no season lasts forever
new mercies every morning
always give thanks
Expectations for our kids-
remember their abilities at their age - not “they should know better”
appropriate school goals - what’s their best for that subject
teaching balance
adjust our timing to the pace of our kids, not the other way around
‌Big takeaway for our main goal-
Show love to give the first example of God’s love in your kids lives.
 
Connect with Karen-
Karen Stubbs is an author, speaker, podcaster, and mother to four adult children. In 2011, she founded the ministry Birds on a Wire to equip mothers so they can parent with confidence.
 
When Karen was a young mom, her husband was often away from home serving as a fighter pilot during Operation Desert Storm. During those years, Karen grew in her reliance on God. Today, Karen is passionate about challenging moms to invite God into their journey of motherhood.
 
Birds on a Wire reaches tens of thousands of moms each month through their podcast, Wire Talk, which answers practical questions about the everyday difficulties moms face.
 
Wire Talk podcast with Karen Stubbs
Insta and FB - @birdsonawiremoms
birdsonawiremoms.com
 
New book - Survival Guide to Motherhood
 
With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
 
What did she say?! Here’s the links to what I mentioned today:
I Am Mom conference - https://iam-mom.life/
Register today to get access to this live event 5/15 & 16th 2023!
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113. What I Regret As A Mom

I'm sharing a few regrets with you today. We know mom guilt is all too real. So let's have a quick chat about some things you may have in common with me. And some shifts to avoid the regrets.
Here's a highlight:1. First year of life - stop the pressure and enjoy more.2. Stop reading/listening to mom advice when it starts making you feel like a bad mom3. Multi-tasking motherhood and work doesn't often work4. More quality time with kids5. Overall theme of enjoying more in motherhood
 
Let's be intentional in our motherhood and pay attention to when we need to make shifts before things turn into regrets. You're doing great mom, we can do this!
 
With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
 
Freebie: 5 ways to be more productive as a mom!https://tinyurl.com/5waystobeproductive
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What did she say?! Here’s the links to what I mentioned today:
I Am Mom conference - https://iam-mom.life/
Register today to get access to this live event 5/15 & 16th 2023!
Connect with MeWebsite > www.mommadeplans.comProductivity Printables > https://tinyurl.com/papermadeplansInstagram >  https://www.instagram.com/mommadeplans/Email >  julie@papermadeplans.comEmail List Signup > https://tinyurl.com/mommadeplansemail

112. May Expectations - Mothers Day Hack and Preparing For A Simple But Memorable Summer With The Kids

Happy May! We are talking about what you need to work on this month to prepare for Mother's Day and summer time. The goal is always to help you feel prepared and prevent the last minute frantic rush. So here's a recap of what we talked about:
1. Mother's day hack to full enjoy the day
2. What do you need to get done before the kids are out of school?
3. Get your outdoor space and toys ready
4. What summer items do you need to buy now
5. Plan your simple memorable moments for summertime with this system
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Listening to this at a later date and missed the free calendar through the email newsletter? Don't worry you can still get it here along with summer activity ideas: 
https://tinyurl.com/mmpsummercalendar
 
With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
 
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111. The Necessary Foundation To Raise Confident Kids - Part 2 with Nellie Harden

We all want our kids to be confident and sure of themselves as they grow and interact more and more with this world. Today we learn the vital foundation we need to build with our kids in order for them to achieve confidence. Here's a rundown of the highlights in part 2 of today's conversation with Nellie Harden of The 6570 Family Project:
 
4 biggest influences on a person - body, psychology, faith, culture
Rest enables you to pursue purpose
3 tier foundation towards confidence1. worth (seen, heard, loved, to belong, to have purpose)2. esteem (value and appreciate yourself)3. confidence
Importance of boundaries and vulnerability with your kids as they watch and learn from you
 
Nellie is a Family Life & Leadership Coach who focuses on helping parents love & lead their their teen/tween daughters in a way that teaches them to love & lead themselves while building a strong foundation of worth, esteem & confidence all before they leave home!
 
It's so easy to slip into survival mode, feel lost & just try to check the boxes of parenthood & childhood instead of leaning in & finding your unique path to thrive through this 6570 day training ground of your child's life.
 
In The 6570 Family Project, Nellie helps you lead her to a place where she trusts herself, stays aligned in her values and trades chasing worth for standing in her confidence every day in order to face joys and obstacles and become the leader of her own life!
 
A wife, mom to 4 teen daughters, author, speaker, podcaster, retired homeschooling parent and adventure chaser. Nellie gets it and delivers her passion and strategy weekly! "The best way to change the world is through one living room at a time".
 
Website- https://www.nellieharden.com
5 Things Your Daughter Needs- https://www.nellieharden.com/5needs
Daughter Decoder- https://www.nellieharden.com/daughterdecoder
Podcast- https://www.nellieharden.com/podcast
Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/the6570project
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nellieharden/
YouTube- https://www.nellieharden.com/
 
With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
 
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110. How To Get Out Of Survival Mode and The Power In Parenting WITH Your Kids Not Just FOR Your Kids - Part 1 with Nellie Harden

Survival mode is something so many of us moms relate to all too well. We have a great conversation today to talk about how to get out of this mode and be more intentional in our parenting. Here's a rundown of the highlights in part 1 of today's conversation with Nellie Harden of The 6570 Family Project:
What are the lasting memories you want your kids to have and what you want to leave with them as a parent
The cost of parenting in survival mode
The shift from parenting for your kids to with your kids
Powerful budgeting strategy to begin the confidence and independence journey with your kids
Nellie is a Family Life & Leadership Coach who focuses on helping parents love & lead their their teen/tween daughters in a way that teaches them to love & lead themselves while building a strong foundation of worth, esteem & confidence all before they leave home!
 
It's so easy to slip into survival mode, feel lost & just try to check the boxes of parenthood & childhood instead of leaning in & finding your unique path to thrive through this 6570 day training ground of your child's life.
 
In The 6570 Family Project, Nellie helps you lead her to a place where she trusts herself, stays aligned in her values and trades chasing worth for standing in her confidence every day in order to face joys and obstacles and become the leader of her own life!
 
A wife, mom to 4 teen daughters, author, speaker, podcaster, retired homeschooling parent and adventure chaser. Nellie gets it and delivers her passion and strategy weekly! "The best way to change the world is through one living room at a time".
 
Website- https://www.nellieharden.com
5 Things Your Daughter Needs- https://www.nellieharden.com/5needs
Daughter Decoder- https://www.nellieharden.com/daughterdecoder
Podcast- https://www.nellieharden.com/podcast
Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/the6570project
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/nellieharden/
YouTube- https://www.nellieharden.com/
 
With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
 
Freebie: 5 ways to be more productive as a mom you can start today!https://tinyurl.com/5waystobeproductive
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What did she say?! Here’s the links to what I mentioned today:
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109. How To Organize Toys So You’re Not Spending All Your Time Picking Them Up

Do you feel like you're picking up toys all day? Your kid is always dumping them all over the floor and never putting them away in the right place?
I've got all the practical strategies for you today to deal with the chaos of toys! Here's a highlight of the main points:
1. Always start with decluttering before organizing (no point in organizing what you don't need to keep, not a fan of wasting time around here!)
2. Sort everything into categories... but not too specific
3. The key to organizing is the type of bin you use
4. A list of helpful organizing ideas with a reminder that it has to function for your kid (not you) and not just pick something because it looks cool
 
Ok- it's time to email or dm me your favorite tip or share yours so I can help spread the word to help more moms!
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What did she say?! Here’s the links to what I mentioned today:
More in depth kids room decluttering: 57. Kids Room Declutter - The Power of The Category System - -Declutter Series
 
With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
 
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108. How To Entertain Your Kids Before and After Dinner So You Can Get Things Done

Debatably one of the most stressful times of the day is around dinner time. Trying to get dinner made (after figuring out what you're even having for dinner) while keeping track of runaway toddlers, bored kids and everyone interrupting you with their list of needs.
We try to balance getting everyone fed and dealing with household chores while feeling the need to also have quality time as a family. Well today I'm running through a whole list of ideas of how to keep everyone occupied before and after dinner while checking all the boxes!
This is definitely an episode to share with your friends to help everyone have a more sane evening schedule. Message me which ideas you're most excited to try and what other ideas you came up with - would love to share your idea and give you a shoutout on the podcast next month!
With bold love, peace and intention,
Julie
 
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