Short and sweet episode on this time of year when we get ready for BACK TO SCHOOL.

Whatever this means for you, I give you my one trick to make it a little less bittersweet.

When you feel a little misaligned with the mom you want to be or you feel anxious about it all, you are not alone and I am here for you, book a one time Back to School jitters session for you and your family.

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How I got to become the mom I wanted to be: a Montessori mama.

Whether it is your way or you are finding your values and want to embrace it fully... come and book a free ohmama session so we can see how you could become who you are supposed to be.

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Hi mama, come and hear my random summer thoughts on birthday parties and lifelong happiness.

2 subjects that as moms, we care about.

0'22 Intro

0'53 About birthday parties : my 2 criteria to make it nice and sweet for you and your child.

5'50 About happiness, how can we find it ? Spoiler alert : Happiness is YOU.

Have a great summer !

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What a special episode today ! I interviewed my daughter and asked her what she thinks about health.

We talk about food and how she tries to remain healthy from her child point of view.

She mentions:

-Why she wants to be healthy.

-Keeping track of what she eats, the exercise she does during the day

-How other kids can stay healthy

-How to read labels on food packaging

Listen to this episode that has the cutest twist to it ! Don't miss the last 2 minutes where Alexis gives us a great tip !

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0:00 Introduction

• Discussing the challenges of transitioning from one child to two or more.
• Emphasizing the loss of 1:1 time with each child as a significant change.
• Acknowledging the guilt and complexity of dividing attention between children.

Challenges of Parenting Multiple Children

• Addressing feelings of guilt and the pressure of managing multiple children without a support network.
• Normalizing the difficulty and emotional toll of parenting multiple children.

4:22 Coping Strategies and Tips

1. Prioritizing 1:1 Time

   • Suggesting ways to carve out special moments with each child.
   • Highlighting the importance of maintaining individual relationships despite new family dynamics.

2. Involving Older Children

   • Encouraging older siblings to participate in caring for younger siblings.
   • Promoting a sense of belonging and responsibility to mitigate feelings of being left out.

3. Creating Special Outings

   • Recommending occasional outings with each child individually.
   • Emphasizing the value of quality time outside the home to strengthen parent-child bonds.

4. Fostering Sibling Relationships

   • Discussing the importance of allowing siblings to develop their own bond.
   • Balancing parental involvement with giving children space to cultivate their relationship.

10:50 Conclusion

• Reinforcing the idea that parenting approaches vary and evolve as children grow.
• Encouraging self-care and finding personal balance amidst the challenges of parenting.
• Offering support through coaching and emotional resources for overwhelmed parents.

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0'00 Understanding Mom Worries

• It's natural for moms to worry, given the weight of parental responsibilities.
• Common worries include child health, future prospects, and decision-making.

Impact of Worries

• Persistent worries can lead to chronic stress and anxiety.
• Contrary to helping, worries often hinder mental peace and well-being.

1'15 Strategies to Handle Worries

1. Acknowledging and Letting Go

   • Recognize when worries are unproductive.
   • Choose to ignore worries that do not serve a purpose.
   • Effective for some worries but can lead to procrastination.

2. Worry Batching

   • Weekly Worry Hour
     • Designate a specific hour weekly to address accumulated worries.
     • Prevents constant obsession with fleeting worries.
     • Evaluate if actions can be taken or if acceptance and letting go is necessary.
   • Nightly Worry Session
     • Allocate time before bedtime to process worries.
     • Prevents bedtime anxiety and promotes better sleep.
     • Reflect, journal, or meditate to manage and resolve worries effectively.

Personal Insights

• Balancing brushing off worries and addressing necessary concerns.
• Importance of managing worries as a busy mom to avoid anxiety buildup.
• Encouragement to explore both strategies based on individual needs and responsibilities.

Conclusion

• Empowerment through proactive worry management.
• Invite listeners to try different techniques and share their experiences.
• Emphasize the value of finding support in managing worries.

Call to Action

• Try the weekly or nightly worry batching technique.
• Share your feedback and experiences with us on instagram @ohmamaworld

Disclaimer

• The information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only. Consult a professional for personalized advice.

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What an interesting conversation with Music therapist, Mackenzie Costron from Find your voice Music Therapy!

We talked about How music therapy can support mothers, parents in connecting with their children and how great it is for babies too !!!

Enjoy this special episode.

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A short episode on the difference between motherhood and matrescence so we can use both terms as appropriate.

Motherhood is a more of a cultural aspect in which we raise our children and live as mothers.

Matrescence is a personal development of your life as a mother and has many layers that are affected by this new role you have.

0'00 Introduction

1'25 Motherhood definition and the fish-tank of motherhood analogy by Dr Sophie Brock

4'27 What is matrescence?

6'23 "Motherhood is hard" vs "matrescence is hard"

7'14 Conclusion

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