Wear Purple for Military Kids today!   It's Purple Up Day! All of today's tips are from military families  (active duty and veteran).  Thank you for your service and your kids' service.  You matter to me.  Thank you to Danica, Jessie, Jessica, Brittany, and Leia for today's tips!      Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood We need 184 more tips as of 4-16 to make it until June 10th.   Don't miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something every day.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want play ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms Keep Calm and Mother On! Daily Mom to Mom tips during Coronavirus

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood We need 185 more tips as of 4-14 to make it until June 10th.   Thank you to Sarah, Vanessa, Faythe, Mary, and Holly for today's tips!  Don't miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something every day.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want play ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms Keep Calm and Mother On! Daily Mom to Mom tips during Coronavirus

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood We need 185 more tips as of 4-14 to make it until June 10th.   Thank you to Carmen, Kristine, Jennifer, Heather, & Cynthia for today's tips!  Don't miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something every day.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want play ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms Keep Calm and Mother On! Daily Mom to Mom tips during Coronavirus

Today's affirmation: Breathe In Love ....  Breathe Out Worry   You are amazing.  I hope you believe it.     Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com    Want connection ideas over email? 

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood We need 185 more tips as of 4-13 to make it until June 10th.   Thank you to Marilena,  Dr. Vanessa Lapointe, Sarah, Deanna, and Amy for today's tips1 Don't miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something every day.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want play ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms Keep Calm and Mother On! Daily Mom to Mom tips during Coronavirus

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood We need 185 more tips as of 4-10 to make it until June 10th.   Thank you to  Carla, Amy, and Renee for today's tips!   Don't miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something every day.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want play ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms Keep Calm and Mother On! Daily Mom to Mom tips during Coronavirus

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood We need 185 more tips as of 4-10 to make it until June 10th.   Thank you to Kelly, Sarah, Alyssa, Kristy, and Brandi for today's tips!   Don't miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something every day.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want play ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms Keep Calm and Mother On! Daily Mom to Mom tips during Coronavirus

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood We need 185 more tips as of 4-10 to make it until June 10th.   Thank you to Christy, Stacie, Emily, Mary and Beth for today's tips!   Don't miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something every day.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want play ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms Keep Calm and Mother On! Daily Mom to Mom tips during Coronavirus

Today's guest is a bucket list for me. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to talk with Peter Gray Ph. D..  He is a research professor at Boston College, and the author of Free to Learn. Peter also writes a blog for Psychology Today.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-learn TED Talks by Peter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg-GEzM7iTk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coMXLy8RBIc   Self-Care:  Spend time outside-- aim for an hour.  Try stretching in the morning.   Play Idea: Ask your child to do a swap with you- Teach them a game from your childhood you enjoyed and ask them to teach you a video game.  If your child is older, tell them they need to convince you it's enjoyable.  Join- the Private Facebook Group of Everyday Motherhood Podcast fans to continue the conversation. It's a party inside. Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  Join our community and get texts! Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood We need 187 more tips as of 4-9 to make it until June 10th.   Thank you to Elizabeth, Mary Ann, Lisa Grace, Mystie and Susan  for today's tips!   Don't miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something every day.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want play ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms Keep Calm and Mother On! Daily Mom to Mom tips during Coronavirus

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood We need 188 more tips as of 4-8 to make it until June 10th.   Thank you to Caley, Amy, Tamara, Jada, and Rachal for today's tips!   Don't miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something every day.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want play ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms Keep Calm and Mother On! Daily Mom to Mom tips during Coronavirus

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood We need 188 more tips as of 4-7 to make it until June 10th.   Thank you to Karen, Anna, Julie, Zara and Sam for today's tips!   Don't miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something every day.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want play ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms Keep Calm and Mother On! Daily Mom to Mom tips during Coronavirus

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood We need 189 more tips as of 4-6 to make it until June 10th.   Thank you to Victoria, Elise, Heidi, Janelle, and Alice for today's tips!   Don't miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something every day.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want play ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms Keep Calm and Mother On! Daily Mom to Mom tips during Coronavirus

Today's affirmation: "Only Love Today"   Check out the book Only Love Today  by Rachel Macy Stafford https://amzn.to/3e2zG3m  (Affiliate Link)     You are amazing.  I hope you believe it.     Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com    Want connection ideas over email? 

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood We need 192 more tips as of 4-5 to make it until June 10th.   Thank you to Viki, Ashley, Della, Lynna,  and Heide for today's tips!  Don't miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something every day.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want play ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms Keep Calm and Mother On! Daily Mom to Mom tips during Coronavirus

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood We need 195 more tips as of 4-4 to make it until June 10th.   Thank you to Fabienne, Emily, Louise, Jennifer, and Kris for today's tips.  Don't miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something every day.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want play ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms Keep Calm and Mother On! Daily Mom to Mom tips during Coronavirus

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood We need 202 more tips as of 4-4 to make it until June 10th.   Thank you to Danielle, Sarah, Maggie, Liz, and Kristin for today's tips.  Don't miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something every day.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want play ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms Keep Calm and Mother On! Daily Mom to Mom tips during Coronavirus

Meet Deanna Mason-- https://www.refreshedmoms.com/ Deanna Mason is the co-host of the Moms Called to More Podcast and Founder of Refreshed Moms, where she helps moms who feel called to more lift their voice to confidently monetize their message and work.   Pay attention to what Lindsey says about screen times, boredom, and food.  It's the awesome calm level headed advice we need right now.   Join our NEW FB Group:   Self-Care: Sit outside or go for a walk.  Try out an app to help you meditate and still your mind.    Play: Build a puzzle together.  You are amazing.  I hope you believe it.     Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com    Want connection ideas over email? 

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood We need 205 more tips as of 4-3 to make it until June 10th.   Thank you to Karen, Kim, Sherri, Tia, and Rachel for today's tips.   Don't miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something every day.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want play ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms Keep Calm and Mother On! Daily Mom to Mom tips during Coronavirus

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood We need 244 more tips as of 4-2 to make it until June 10th.   Thank you to Kim, Cassidy, Mary Ann, Hope, and Tanya for today's tips.   Don't miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something every day.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want play ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms Keep Calm and Mother On! Daily Mom to Mom tips during Coronavirus

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood We need 244 more tips as of 3-31 to make it until June 10th.   Thank you to Natalie, Heidi, Radelle, Jennifer, and Sarah for today's tips.   Don't miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something every day.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want play ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms Keep Calm and Mother On! Daily Mom to Mom tips during Coronavirus

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood   Thank you to Allie, Dr. Julie Hanks, Katie Crosby, Crystal, and Angela for today's tips.  Don't miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something every day.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want play ideas over email?  www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

Today's affirmation: "May I find peace in my heart."     You are amazing.  I hope you believe it.     Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com    Want connection ideas over email? 

Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less.  www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood   Thank you to Beth, Kirsty, Paige, Sarah and Rachel for today's tips.  Don't  miss out on the FB group.  You'll need to know that I do something everyday.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms  

Meet Lindsay Powers:  https://noshameparenting.com/  Lindsay Powers, founder of the #NoShameParenting movement, which has reached more than 170 million people on social media. #NoShameParenting is the kind, quiet voice reassuring us that we are not going to f*ck up our kids. Sometimes you are the one passing on that wisdom to another parent, other times you are on the receiving end of that support. We are all doing the best we can every day. The #NoShameParenting movement has inspired a book, You Can’t F*ck Up Your Kids, to be released by Simon & Schuster on March 31st, 2020. Pre-Order Her AWESOME Book: https://amzn.to/3brfWEA   Pay attention to what Lindsey says about screen times, boredom, and food.  It's the awesome calm level headed advice we need right now.   Join our NEW FB Group:   Self-Care: Take care of yourself-- this is a marathon not a short race.  Take 5 minutes in the bathroom alone. without guilt.  You are teaching your kids boredom.     Play:  Have a family meeting,  vote, sing songs, talk about your day and listen to everyone.  

Today's affirmation: "Being loving is more important than loving every moment."     You are amazing.  I hope you believe it.     Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com    Want connection ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

Let’s Celebrate Calm Assertiveness!  Part 2   I hope you enjoy my chat with Kirk Martin, you can find him on the internet at https://www.celebratecalm.com/ I'm glad to have him back.  He was a guest on episodes 78, 46 & 47 in October 2019.    Self-Care: Brainstorm how you are going to take time for yourself in the fall.  Start planning and dreaming now.    Play Idea:  Do an act of service for a neighbor.  Yard work, grocery shopping.  Don't do ding-dong ditch.      Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.     Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

Let’s Celebrate Calm Assertiveness!   I hope you enjoy my chat with Kirk Martin, you can find him on the internet at https://www.celebratecalm.com/ I'm glad to have him back.  He was a guest on episodes 46 & 47 in October 2019.    Self-Care: Take 5 photos of your ordinary beautiful.   Play Idea:  Pick a stuffed animal to hide around the house and take turns moving it around.  Perfect for this time of social distancing and having to stay home.      Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.     Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

Today's Affirmations:  This to will pass.  Doing the next right thing over and over, is how you keep calm and carry on   "This to will pass" was suggested by Leah! Thanks for being a super fan!    "Doing the next right thing over ad over, is how you keep calm and carry on" is from a blog by Tia Levings. https://tialevings.com/what-should-i-do-in-a-pandemic-an-essay-on-ancestors-and-anxiety/   During the Social Distancing Join me Live Daily on IG or Facebook at 12:30 PM EST. 

Ep 76 Need to talk to your kids about it still, check out Episode 74: http://everydaymotherhood.libsyn.com/talking-with-kids-about-corona-virus-covid-19    Let's talk about what to do if your schools system says there is no more school for 2 weeks or more.   How do you fill that time with your kids and for yourself?   Want the movement book I talked about?  Sign up here--  https://www.subscribepage.com/noschool   Self-Care Idea:  Each day during the school shut down pick how you want to feel and pick two things to do to help you feel that way.   Play Idea:  Facetime jokes and riddles with family and friends far away. This is helpful for your kids who are nervous about Grandma and Grandpa.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here  or    there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

  Today's affirmation is from Louise L. Hay, "My heart beats to the rhythm of love."   Use this episode when you need a quick time out to pull yourself together at the bathroom sink.   You are amazing.  I hope you believe it.     Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com    Want connection ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

  Corona Virus and Your Family Episode 74   Part One: Talking With Our Kids about Corona Virus   Manage your own stress How old are your kids? Talk with them at an age appropriate way. Be calm and reassuring. Is the news to scary for our kids? https://parenting.nytimes.com/culture/kids-current-events Under age 7, focus on health basics unless your kids ask you.  And if they ask you about it first start by asking them what they know. Over age 7, bring it up, ask what they know.  Start where they are and share resources that are age appropriate.  Be truthful and let them know that you take them serious.    NPR Comic: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus Brain Pop: https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/?fbclid=IwAR2GvXjTXSp1Gd3vIhr9aIbHeIuyLFqSNxJNhjwm1OvrwBT6yukJqiOpbzE Dr Binocs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-JbDMYmAQM Dr. Tina Bryson: https://www.tinabryson.com/news/coronavirus-talking-points-for-parents-amp-teachers-with-the-whole-brain-child-approach?fbclid=IwAR1TB3l-kYLDTq4NfXTdSBo0YETrla3zm1xttUsSGiUdr5ibGwphHSWc8bg Dr Song:  https://healthykidshappykids.com/2020/02/27/coronavirus-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR1QoRBJqDafkxEqiacSF6vXyjViIoToz_YD_2L957NI3oL1uslWOL8ybcM NYT  what to tell kids: https://parenting.nytimes.com/childrens-health/coronavirus-kids-talk Teens: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/02/well/family/coronavirus-teenagers-anxiety.html https://kidshealth.org/Nemours/en/parents/coronavirus-how-talk-child.html?WT.ac=p-ra WHO and Kids: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/helping-children-cope-with-stress-print.pdf?sfvrsn=f3a063ff_2&fbclid=IwAR1YMqKyCi5mI3_gPIHS6WC7V6mo1FQjLqNes3EfhD9mdGO20yOngYjWPA0 https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/coping-with-stress.pdf?sfvrsn=9845bc3a_2&fbclid=IwAR1Fn-lTDXdWryxjXUg3S_wsI1Q8cINeQeZRHDQ8mRgVfoDO4oANBmTXdNo Parent Squad Video with Public Health Mom:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentsquadevents/     Experiment as a family about how germs spread: https://snhschilddevelopment.weebly.com/uploads/1/3/1/2/13125961/glittergermslessonplan.pdf https://thesimpleparent.com/glitter-germs-activity-for-kids/#_a5y_p=4394027 Potato Germs: https://www.atozkidsstuff.com/health.html   Part Two:  Get back to health basics   Hands wash 20 seconds. It’s simple and easy.    Bathroom, eating,  coughing, 5 steps https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-03-03/coronavirus-hand-washing-20-seconds-happy-birthday-10-songs   http://www.halseyschools.com/5-hand-washing-songs-your-preschooler-will-love/   Bubble contests.  Songs of the day.  Choose soap your kids like.   Hand sanitizer when you leave somewhere in public.   Disinfect cell phones. Cleaning high traffic areas.  Doorknobs, grocery carts, gas pumps   Don’t touch your face.   SLEEP   Healthy Diet (Veggies, fruit, protein)    Exercise boosts your immune system   Stop shaking hands. Elbow bump, jazz hands, wave     Cough into your elbow or a Kleenex   Give people personal space (3 feet)   Cancel plans. You don’t know who is high risk.       Part Three: Prepare Plan for 14 days of being at home that’s the incubation period.     Cleaning supplies are important. What would you do if school would close? Crafts, dancing videos   Bonus: Want More?  Books and  Videos about germs Germs  Are Not For Sharing Board Book for under 7: https://amzn.to/2TsqLAg A Germs Journey:  https://amzn.to/3cDaYWD Germs Make Me Sick! : https://amzn.to/2VQCpqi   Videos: Story Bots on Netflix “How You Get a Cold Episode”  Song on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBKvbQ12X1U   Self-Care:  Buy fancy soap you like.  Play Idea: Do the germs experiments or make a jar of songs or quotes to practice for 20 seconds each time your kids wash their hands.   Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  Join our community and get texts! Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms  

Today's Affirmation:  You are enough.   In this episode we do a grounding exercise called 5-4-3-2-1.   Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.   Find more affirmations with episode 26, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71   If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/ [email protected]

After the milk is spilled Episode 71 What do you do when your kids spill milk?  Did you know you have a choice?     Self-Care: Dress to the nines just for you!   Play Idea:  Have a Leap Day family leaping contest.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  Join our community and get texts! Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

Affirmation: I take the time to care for  my own needs; doing this supports me in being a better human.    Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.   Find more affirmations with episode 26, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69   If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/ [email protected]

What it takes to make a friend. Episode 70 Don’t miss out—sign up now for the 84 Hugs in 7 Days Challenge starting February 20, 2020!  Join now! https://www.subscribepage.com/84hugs This podcast was inspired by the TEDx Talk by Shasta Nelson.  https://www.ted.com/talks/shasta_nelson_frientimacy_the_3_requirements_of_all_healthy_friendships?language=en Friendship Intimacy is where you feel seen and safe in a satisfying way. How close do you feel to your friends right now?  1-10.  70% of us rate 5 or below. We are hungry for closeness, the answer is not to make more friends. 3 Common Dominators Connect All Friends Positivity—joy, affirmation, gratitude, fun. 5 positive to negative Consistency—hours logged, time put in together, where you build your story. Why school friendships where easy. Vulnerability—where you are seen and talking about what is going right and wrong.  Hardships and big dreams.  You can only feel known if you share your big thoughts.   The more time we spend the stronger the friendship triangle.  When we are lonely, we need to move some people up the triangle and not meet new people.   This triangle is about how much we practice.  When we have high positivity we feel satisfied. When we have high consistency we feel safe. When we have high vulnerability we feel seen.       Self-Care:  Reach out to an old friend and ratchet up the consistency factor. Play Idea: Use YouTube to find karaoke tracks and have a family sing-off.   Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  Join our community and get texts! Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

Affirmation: I am healthy and vibrant.  Join the HUG Challenge! https://www.subscribepage.com/84hugs Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.   Find more affirmations with episode 26, 61, 63, 65, 67   If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/ [email protected]

Why You Should Take A  Personal Day with Julie Bogart Episode 68 Don’t miss out—sign up now for the 84 Hugs in 7 Days Challenge starting February 20, 2020!  Join now! https://www.subscribepage.com/84hugs   Today’s guest was Julie Bogart. You can find Julie Bogart online at www.BraveWriter.com   On Instagram as  @JulieBraveWriter  or  BraveWriter on Facebook and YouTube.  Don’t forget to check out her book The Brave Learner at your local bookstore or library—it’s great for all  families’ not just homeschoolers.  You can find her podcast here : http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/   I was a guest on this episode https://blog.bravewriter.com/2017/10/16/how-to-be-an-awesome-adult-with-christy-thomas/ Run Away Bride—You don’t even know what type of eggs you like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de_bA9GXT0o         Self-Care:  Yogurt Challenge!  Go to the store and buy a yogurt for only you.  When you eat it at home, don’t share it. Play Idea: Play a board game or language game! Julie shared that Catch Phrase is now an app!  If you have kids big enough to play it, go try it out.   Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  Join our community and get texts! Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

Affirmation: I am calm in the chaos.  Join the HUG Challenge! https://www.subscribepage.com/84hugs Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.   Find more affirmations with episode 26, 61, 63, 65,    If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/ [email protected]  

Play, Pleasure, and Parenthood with Julie Bogart  Episode 66 Don’t miss out—sign up now for the 84 Hugs in 7 Days Challenge starting February 20, 2020!  Join now! https://www.subscribepage.com/84hugs   Today’s guest was Julie Bogart. You can find Julie Bogart online at www.BraveWriter.com   On Instagram as  @JulieBraveWriter  or  BraveWriter on Facebook and YouTube.  Don’t forget to check out her book The Brave Learner at your local bookstore or library—it’s great for all  families’ not just homeschoolers.  My favorite blog post about how to start homeschooling: https://blog.bravewriter.com/2013/10/23/the-best-curriculum-for-a-six-year-old/ You can find her podcast here : http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/    I was a guest on this episode https://blog.bravewriter.com/2017/10/16/how-to-be-an-awesome-adult-with-christy-thomas/ Bullet Points: --The brain does not fight itself in the play mode. When you are resistant, your brain is fighting itself.  --The first five years (0-5) play is obvious we are willing to indulge it.  --“The sense of duty becomes our obligation – enrich the context (of learning) with the pleasure of connection.” --Play vs. Execution --“Have fun so you don’t crack—reenergize your energy for our own life.”   Self-Care:  Dance to the song Defying Gravity by Idina Menzel.  Twirl and feel free! Play Idea: Drive around town and notice when something seems out of place.  Ask your kids to tell you the story of what happened.   Enjoy their big creative ideas and savor the moment.    Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  Join our community and get texts! Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

Affirmation: I am building a legacy of love.  My love is like infinity it just is.        Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.   Find more affirmations with episode 26, 61, 63    If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/ [email protected]  

A Parenting Journey-- Adoption, Trauma , Play & Parenting with Rachal Pollard   Episode 64 Meet my friend Rachal: Rachal Pollard is a wife to a talented, hilarious husband, and mama to four kiddos who test limits, push boundaries and explore life with exceptional curiosity.  After growing their family through adoption, Rachal was plunged into the world of therapeutic, trauma-informed parenting.  After 10 years of learning, she now works to help the community around her become trauma-informed including churches, community services, schools and foster and adoptive families.  She is the co-founder of Redeemed Network, which works to help the church provide effective wrap-around care for families, children and workers that are affected by foster care and adoption.  Rachal is also a certified Christian Life Coach and you can learn more about the benefits of coaching on her blog www.imperfectlifecoaches.com.  You can follow her on social media @Pollardmama everywhere.      ACE: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean     Counter-ACES: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pulling-through/201910/ways-counter-the-effects-adverse-childhood-experiences       An overview video about attachment styles: https://youtu.be/nIhATiiM-Pw   Go watch Instant Family on Amazon or wherever. https://amzn.to/2S4JNdT       Selfcare:  Take your car to the carwash.       Play: Connect with technology-- http://gamepigeonapp.com/     Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  join our community! Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms                  

Affirmation: I am here in the present moment, with kindness and curiosity.      Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.   Find more affirmations with episode 26 & 61   If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/ [email protected]  

"Playfulness is a huge indicator of  our emotional health." Dr. Gordon Neufeld Episode 62 Want to read more about play? Dr. Stuart Brown and Dr. Gordon Neufeld  both have great books and talks on YouTube. Write this on a post it—Saying yes to play daily is living rest.   Self-Care:  Make a list of 10 play ideas for YOU that take less than 5 minutes.   Play Idea: Practice saying the word “Bubbles” in an ANGRY voice.  Try it. I promise it is harder than it sounds.  If lots of laughter happens, consider making a laughter jar memo and voice record it.  Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  join our community! Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

    Affirmation: I might not see it now, but the time I’m investing does matter.      Follow along and practice deep breathing with me.   Find more affirmations with episode 26.   If you like this episode and want more-- email me or find me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/everyday_runner_christy/ [email protected]  

My “Dead” Tree Mystery & Parenting Episode 60 Learn about my panic when I notice a lot of trees in my neighborhood seem to be dying and NO ONE ELSE CARES. Remember— “Growth is the only evidence of life.” St John Henry Newman Christy’s Two Tips: Give more time, you need to know if this is just a season /phase or something more. A lot of things work out with more time to grow. Embrace curiosity, don’t judge, but be a scientist. Ask questions, day dream, observe, read, watch youtube.   The tree I was scared about is the Bald Cypress, here’s a few Youtube videos about it.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-K9DbMfIdc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaOkVzN7Epw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7l7Yb3cQUY     Self-Care:  Slip off your socks and shoes,  ground yourself and imagine you have roots.  Breathe in deeply and close your eyes.  Feel the support from the ground, feel the support from those that love you,  feel the support from your heart.   Play Idea: Art!  Paint a family tree together. One canvas or posterboard shared by all members of the family   Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  join our community! Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

Emotional Bank Accounts Episode 59 Use a post it note to track your positive and negative interactions during the day with one child.  Your goal is to have 5-8  times more positive than negative at bedtime.  It’s a work in process though and  be gentle with yourself as you get more comfortable saying positive things.   Self-Care:  Toss the junk under your bathroom sink, in the shower and old makeup. Play Idea: Sardines! https://boyscouttrail.com/content/game/sardine_tag-931.asp Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  join our community! Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms

Make FUN Your Compass for 2020 Episode 58 Use FUN as your compass for 2020.  Let it guide you back to the fully alive and connected moments where your family holds your attention in an enjoyable and cheerful way.  Lean into laughter. I hope you reconsider your goals after this episode. https://www.dictionary.com/browse/fun   Self-Care:  Prepare! Make a sick day basket with your favorite tea, fuzzy socks and cough drops.  Your future you will thank you. Play Idea: Make a Snowball and Spoon Relay Race through your house.  Vary it based on the ages of your kids; the older the kids the more obstacles and challenges.  Extreme level is doing it while wearing mittens!  Don’t have snow? Try using a Styrofoam ball or ice.   Have an idea? Email me at [email protected]  or find me on Instagram here or there.   Want more?  Check out the website! www.Play4Lifemoms.com  join our community! Want play ideas over email? www.subscribepage.com/play4lifemoms