Sending your children off on their own to a foreign country is not an easy task, and yet the benefits are priceless and life-changing.
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The gift of music is one that every child deserves to receive. The cost is little and the benefits are extraordinary.
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For this week's episode, Maria sits down with Bobbi Geise of Learning by Nature, a Bozeman, MT-based organization that works to build natural play spaces for schools and communities, for an exciting conversation about the benefits of natural play for children (and adults) of all ages.
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Summer is upon us! A season for expansion and growth, and our favorite thing to hear as moms, "I'm bored!" In this episode, we flip the script and offer you 5 terrific ways to bust boredom this summer!
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Whether you have teenagers now or you are about to enter this developmental phase with your children, we hope that this episode will provide you with inspiration, tools, and resources for your parenting journey.
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In this episode featuring special guest, Kelly Dearie, Sheila and Maria dive into the popular topic of gut health with a twist. Listen in for this lively conversation about the importance of gut health for both overall wellness and libido. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
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Sheila and Maria discuss the importance and benefits of introducing children to animals of all kinds and offer suggestions for ways to do so.
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If you didn't grow up going on outdoor adventures with your parents, the idea of taking your own children into the wilderness may seem overwhelming. In this episode, we give you the basics of what to expect and how to plan for a successful family camping trip.
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Maria and Sheila discuss the import role that family culture plays in developing strong, lifelong relationships for siblings.
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Our children are an amazing reminder of what life is all about and the lessons they teach us are countless.
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As we continue our dive into storytelling this month, we had the pleasure of sitting down with author and writing coach, Chloe Rachel Gallaway, to talk about more about the healing powers of storytelling.
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After reflecting on the power of storytelling, we've decided to share our interviews with our own mothers with you. This special episode of The Moms I Know offers you an intimate look into the life of Maria's mother, Elaine Anderson.
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Storytelling has the power to connect generations, and yet, we don't always share them.
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This is a great time of year to get outdoors! Children are naturally drawn to nature and there are so many learning opportunities in the garden.
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As moms, when we master time management, we can also master so many other things, and we can start to design our lives in a way that is in alignment with our values and be more present for our families and for ourselves.
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It's so important to bring our children into the kitchen, not just to teach them about cooking, but so much more. In this episode, Maria and Sheila offer their recommendations and reasons for teaching children kitchen skills from an early age.
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A large part of physical growth and development for children relies upon age-appropriate games and movement. In this episode, Sheila and Maria discuss how to nourish children through these developmental stages with a wide range of activities to physically and mentally challenge them as they grow.
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If things are fun, they gain relevance and children remember them and games are fun for us, too! In this episode, Maria and Sheila discuss age-appropriate ways to incorporate games into our daily activities to make things more fun and educational for our children.
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