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EP 153: Simple Summer Schedules
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06/10/24 • 37 min
Mom, I’m booooored! Oh, the challenge of scheduling just enough fun things so you make good memories and keep everyone busy enough and not over-scheduling and wearing everyone out. Summer is a great time to slow down and let our kids get a little bored, for sure, but we all know that too much unplanned activity can lead to sibling fights, too much screen time and a summer that passes without purpose.
In this episode, we’re talking about how to make the best use of the time we have this summer. How we can practically set a schedule that works for us and our family, helps us create the memories we want to make and provides a framework for intentionality.
Scheduling Tips:
-get your family involved in the summer plans; brainstorm fun things you want to do together in the summer
-talk with your kids about summer rhythms, trips and expectations; the conversation on the front end is key
-give kids jobs and projects
-set goals
-let people help; if the grandparents want to take them for a couple of nights, let them!
Little kid tips:
-have a boredom buster jar
-have each kid do 5 things before screens
-get out early
-don’t feel like you have to do something every day
Big kid tips:
-be fun mom one day each week
-it’s fun to do stuff with friends but it’s also okay just to go as your family
-have one screen free day each week
TRUTH:
Ephesians 5: 15-16
15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
Ephesians 5:15–16 in the King James Version says, “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”
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06/24/24 • 29 min
If bad karaoke sounds like a good time to you, you’re gonna love this episode! We start off talking about classic summer songs, the kind you might sing along to on a road trip. Let’s hope if Kate and Rebecca are in the car with you, the music is turned WAY UP to drown out their voices. Bless their hearts.
One of the fun things about summer is getting to take a trip. Whether it’s a big one out of state or a smaller one close by, many of the same truths apply: something will be forgotten, something will go wrong and someone will ask: Are we there yet? This episode is all about tips and tricks to make your summer trips the best ever! Let’s go make some memories with our families, mamas.
Travel Tips:
- Teach kids how to pack themselves
- Use packing cubes for each kid
- Each kid packs their travel bag (snacks, water bottle, books, blankie)
- Have a new book, coloring book, movie for your kids to watch or play with that they’ll be excited about (check out books from the library to save money)
- Make sure you have wipes
- Give everyone a job
- Go over the trip with your kids
- Accept that something will go wrong
Airplane tips:
- Mentally think through the logistics of suitcases, carseats, strollers and what all you will need BEFORE you get to the airport
- Drink or sucker at take off for popping ears
Road trip tips:
- Pack snacks-one gallon bag for each kid filled with snacks (saves money at gas stations)
- Incentivize good behavior (money for prizes, pick where you eat, reward tickets)
- License plate game, road sign alphabet, I spy
My biggest tip is that travel is an opportunity to make God bigger for your kids. They get to see a new part of the world, new people and get the blessing of a zoom out-a new understanding of who their God is.
Take the opportunity to help your kids be in awe of God. When they see a mountain, the ocean, beautiful flowers, a people group that looks and speaks differently than you do.
Psalm 19
For the director of music. A psalm of David.1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they reveal knowledge.
3 They have no speech, they use no words;
no sound is heard from them.
4 Yet their voice[b] goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.
5 It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6 It rises at one end of the heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is deprived of its warmth.
We can get so used to the beauty of our daily surroundings that we forget to marvel at them. We have a fresh opportunity to marvel at the goodness of our God, His creativity, his beauty in a new place. Help your children see him and worship him.
We love you. We’re taking a little summer break to be present with our families. Stay tuned on Gather Moms Instagram and Facebook as we continue to provide resources and encouragement for you throughout the summer.
Love you, moms!
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EP 154: Keeping our Sanity this Summer
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06/17/24 • 30 min
Listening to this episode in your closet or by yourself in your car and just trying to steal a few quiet moments? YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Summer can make us each want to get in our cars and head to Mexico for a little peace and quiet because this season requires so much of us as moms. Often, our rhythms get interrupted, our sleep gets off and we stop taking care of ourselves. The still, quiet moments where we snuck away to spend time with the Lord may slip away in the unpredictability of summer and we can find ourselves run down and even depressed.
We’re talking in this replay of episode 114 about the signs of depression, what to do if you start to experience them and how to implement healthy rhythms so you take care of yourself this summer.
Summer-Onset Seasonal Affective Disorder (SO SAD)
- Signs: sadness, lethargy, apathy, unmotivated, anxious, excessive sleepiness, food craving; especially carbohydrates, irritability or loss of appetite and insomnia
- Don’t wait to get help! Reach out to a counselor and tell your friends if you’re struggling.
TIPS to help take care of yourself this summer:
- Monitor your caffeine intake
- Keep exercising
- Get time with your friends
- Drink water
- Take rest days
- Keep your healthy rhythms
- Limit social media
- Let others help
- And most importantly:
- Spend time with the Lord
Mark 6:31
And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat.
When you struggle, ask God to help you focus your mind on him. Are you getting anxious preparing to travel or about getting into your swimsuit? Ask God to help focus your mind on him and what is true.
Isaiah 26:3
You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.
Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Summer will reveal weaknesses in each of us. It shows our limits, our lack of patience, the heat puts us on edge. As unbelievable as it sounds, we can celebrate that. Actually revel in it. Those weak places are where our God shines. When you see the temp tip past 100, look to your God and say: You’re up! He’s ready and wants to show his power in your weakness.
2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Moms, summer is such a blessing of more time with our families but can also
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EP 137: The Navigating Tech Season
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02/12/24 • 47 min
Technology is the topic moms most ask us to cover. Why? Because we are pioneer parenting here. We are the first ones to navigate smart phones, streaming services and social media. We are not going to get it perfect BUT we can listen to experts, share wisdom we’ve learned and ask God to help us. Screens are not new to God–he knew they were coming and he is giving us the tools to have victory over them and even use them for GOOD.
STATS YOU NEED:
Americans check their phones an average of 144 times a day, which is a 58% decrease from their last cell phone usage survey published in January 2022. However, we’re also spending an average of four hours and 25 minutes each day on our phones, up 30% from last year.
From Raising Boys and Girls Podcast Bark Interview:
On average, children ages 8-12 in the United States spend 4-6 hours a day watching or using screens, and teens spend up to 9 hours.
With regards to sexual content, 70% of tweens and 91% of teens encountered nudity or content of a sexual nature
75% tweens and 93% of teens engaged in conversations about drugs and alcohol
72% tweens and 85% experienced bullying as a bully, victim or witness
10% tweens and 21% teens experienced predators
97.5% increase in online enticement reports
You may have some great ideas of your own. Here are a few suggestions to keep them safe:
- All phones, laptops, tablets must be used in a common area (living room, kitchen, family room, etc.)
- Daily/weekly time limits
- Seek permission before using a device
- Seek permission before installing any new apps
- All devices get turned in/off at bedtime
- Your device is a privilege not a right
- Do not share any personal information online
- Do not enter chats with unknows individuals online
A few suggestions to help with moderation:
- Set limits on apps
- Set downtime
- Have screen free zones
- Consider a tech sabbath
TRUTH:
2 Peter 1:3
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness
Ephesians 6:10-11
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
1 Peter 5:8-9
“Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.”
“No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[a] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
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01/15/24 • 34 min
First podcast of 2024! We want to ask the question, “What’s a mom to do in the new year?” Our special guest, Shawna Richardson, cofounder of First Things First Ministries, helps us answer that. She and her husband, David, love to help people spend wisely, be generous, and manage their time for the glory of God. Shawna is also a mom of 4 and homeschools. Well, she calls it hybrid school, because some days they attend classes with other students and teachers. It’s the best of both worlds for their family!
Starting a new year can be overwhelming with all the hype around picking a word and resolutions. Sometimes, as a mom, you just want to continue creating healthy habits and rhythms for your family. Shawna helps us do just that! She encourages us to pick just one thing to focus our mind and energy. There are too many good things out here to tackle them all at once. Ask God to reveal what is most needed for you and your family.
Some of the things we discussed today are:
- Do find your filter, don’t say yes to every good thing.
- Do celebrate your limitations, don’t use comparison as a measure of success.
- Do stay awake, don’t get distracted.
Shawna’s list includes ‘7 Do’s and Don’ts for your Time and Money in the New Year’ and you can find the rest here!
You can also find more of Shawna’s resources at www.shawnasullivan.com and on social media @shawnasullivan where she often posts ideas and short videos to encourage you in being an intentional mom. Thank you, Shawna, for your practical wisdom on making realistic changes for 2024!
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EP 134: The Becoming Season: Moms of Teens
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01/22/24 • 42 min
Bro! Teenagers. This season of their lives can feel like riding a rollercoaster. They’re also making so many steps toward becoming their adult self like getting their first job, driving and working to make grades that will serve their future well. They are becoming who they will be as adults. As their moms, we want to be their safe place. We want to cheer them on, offer appropriate boundaries and offer coaching at the right times. We’re discussing all of those things in this episode!
Here’s what we hope to remember while raising teens:
- Loosen your control (1 Cor 3:5-9)
- Be a safe place (Hebrews 4:14-16)
- Get help (Proverbs 15:22)
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12/04/23 • 50 min
What if we could sit down with Joseph, the angel Gabriel and Mary’s mom to ask them what that first Christmas was like? That’s exactly what we’re trying to do in this episode as we consider the anticipation of Jesus’ birth and all that happened once he was born.
Joseph models for us what it looks like to walk into the unknown clinging to what we know. He believed what the angel promised him, he knew what the Bible said about the Messiah and he took the next right step of faith even when he didn’t know how it would all work out.
Joseph was willing to look foolish for Jesus. He was willing to put aside his name, his reputation, even his rights in order to obey God. His life was interrupted but instead of pushing back, he allowed the holy interruption to change his and our world.
We also talked about Mary’s mom this episode. We don’t know much about her or how she would have handled the news about Mary’s pregnancy but we do know how we hoped she would respond and how we hope we would do when our teenagers come to us with news we weren’t expecting.
We’re excited to talk about the Christmas story with all of you during the month of December!
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09/11/23 • 31 min
Backpacks, supplies, sports equipment, nap mats, school snacks, new water bottles, clothes and all the fees. Back to school can DRAIN THE BANK but hey, at least those kids are back in school! In this episode, we’re talking all about getting the kids back in school and our favorite tips for making these new rhythms work.
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EP 100:Listen, Sis: PODCAST LIVE!
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02/13/23 • 29 min
We are still pinching ourselves that we got to record this 100th episode LIVE! What an absolute joy to be in a room of 200+ moms. We got to laugh together, hug each other and be reminded that WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER.
We are not each other’s competition. We are community and we need to show up for each other. Thank you to each of you for the way you show up for us in your encouraging views, shares and telling your friends about Gather Moms. We are going to continue showing up for you. We love you and we’re cheering you on! Come on episode 200!!
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09/16/24 • 37 min
Thumper’s wise words echo in our minds: “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all!” Join us as we delve into how this teaching has shaped our approach to motherhood. We’ll offer heartfelt reflections and practical tips for daily interactions with our kids.
As an added bonus, we get a little Disney quiz to see if you truly are a Disney fanatic or if you need to brush up on your childhood movies. Regardless of how you do, we hope you are encouraged and challenged as we think through a biblical way of parenting and setting an example for your kids.
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How many episodes does Gather Moms have?
Gather Moms currently has 183 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Relationships.
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The episode title 'EP 141: I’m Struggling to Find Friends' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Gather Moms is 36 minutes.
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Episodes of Gather Moms are typically released every 7 days.
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The first episode of Gather Moms was released on Jul 30, 2020.
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