Augausted Yes, that is the correct spelling. August + exhausted= Augausted May was coined several years ago as Mayhem, and we all understand why, especially when you have kids in school. There are 10 end of year ______ parties (fill in the blank with sports team, school club, social club, community activity, home school group, church bible … [Read more...]
Our 7 Year Tenniversary
Today is what Paul and I refer to as our “Tenniversary.” June 28th is the anniversary of the day our family arrived in the south. We spent our first night in Nashville after a scorching three-day cross country drive in a much-too-packed suburban full of kids, boxes and a whole lot of hope. Leaving California wasn't easy. … [Read more...]
My Gift to YOU Mom
This year has been a whirlwind of ministry work and travel. But, there is one thing even more tender to my heart than speaking engagements and that's meeting women who are using The Mean Mom's Guide as their study for a season. Hundreds of you have gathered this year and if I just wish I could invite each of you over for a three-day coffee date … [Read more...]
Break Free From Busyness {Episode 08}
Hey mom, how busy are you? Is your calendar bulging at the seams? Have you become your kids personal Uber driver, shuttling them from activity to activity? If you answered yes to all of the above, then this podcast was taped for you! Listen as author, Joanne Kraft, shares the ten reasons that opened her eyes to the cold hard fact: she was … [Read more...]
The Cure for Mom Guilt {Episode 07}
Mom guilt is that aching in the pit of our stomach. It comes on as soon as we hold our first child. That moment when we discover how much better we should be at motherhood. We torture ourselves with what we should’ve said or what we wish we shouldn’t have said or what we should’ve done but didn’t. Mom guilt is emotional cancer. It eats away at … [Read more...]
Mean Moms Use Their Words {Episode 05}
Are there any magic words a mom can use to truly encourage their child? You're going to find out today on the Mean Moms Podcast. When my four were growing up I thought that telling them how great and wonderful they were was the right way to do it. If I only knew then what I know now. I thought the right way was to say things like, "Youre … [Read more...]
Celebrating Your Loved One in Heaven
Mom went to Heaven on April 27, 2001. Her name was Mary Lou. It's not a very common name. I didn't realize the things I'd miss when mom passed, like hearing someone say her name. I felt betrayed by the calendar when mom died. Days kept coming. Life kept moving. How could the earth keep spinning when my world had stopped? Yet, it did. … [Read more...]
Hey Busy Mom, It’s Time for a Radical Sabbatical
Is chaos your closest friend these days? Are you running on fumes and spending more time in your car than in your home? Then it's time for a Radical Sabbatical. You need a break. You need some rest. And you need to know how to start... If you love your girlfriends, grab your copies here and drag them along for the … [Read more...]
Must-Have Manners For a Great Thanksgiving Dinner {Episode 04}
Would you like to enjoy a fantastic Thanksgiving dinner? Then, teach your child good manners. A dry turkey and burnt stuffing is not the end of the world. if you bomb at cooking your meal this year it really has nothing to do with how good your holiday will be. The truth test of a successful family gathering is how well your kids behave … [Read more...]
How to Quit Yelling at Your Kids {Episode 03}
Download this episode (right click and save) Do you shout at your kids? Join the club. Today on The Mean Moms Podcast we're talking about yelling. It's the universal language of motherhood and the part of raising my kids that I regret the most. But, today, I'm sharing what I've learned over the years and all the things I wish I'd known a lot … [Read more...]
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