Keep Calm Mother On! with Christy Thomas (Christy Thomas)
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| 13 May 2022 | 286. Pause, Don't Push | 00:19:40 | |
Christy has a chance to brainstorm about how to pause and not push during the last few weeks of the public school year. Pause, Don't Push. Today's a good day to just be good enough. Self-Care: Cuddle your kids and watch Bluey. Watch Bluey even without your kids. It's so tender. Family Fun: Play the Keepy Uppy game with a balloon. https://youtu.be/EJkn-r-rJJY
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
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| 02 Sep 2020 | Breathe With Me #33- Mindful Tasks | 00:04:34 | |
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| 18 Aug 2023 | 352. Parenting Boys with Tosha Schore | 00:39:26 | |
12352. Parenting Boys Tosha Schore is on a mission to create a more peaceful world, one sweet boy at a time by supporting you to care for yourself, connect with your boy deeply, set limits lovingly, and play wildly! She brings a burst of energy and optimism to parenting, and is an expert at simple solutions to what feel like overwhelmingly complicated problems. Through her online community and courses, Tosha helps break the isolation of modern parenting and lifts your confidence so you're better equipped to face the challenges of raising young boys. Tosha is the creator of all things Parenting Boys Peacefully, including her signature course, Out With Aggression, a six-week sprint to stop your boy’s explosions and lift your parenting confidence. She is also co-author of Listen: Five Simple Tools to Meet Your Everyday Parenting Challenges, and a frequent guest expert on podcasts and at online and in-person conferences. You can find her at www.parentingboyspeacefully.com Try out her 10 day Reconnection Challenge: https://parentingboyspeacefully.com/reconnect/ Self-Care: Tosha priotizes travel to take care of herself. Family Fun: Be silly and be physical. Rough house, play the sock game. Listen to ideas from episode #328 (https://everydaymotherhood.libsyn.com/328-rough-housing-is-good-with-lawrence-cohen-phd) Find me on Instagram: Christy Thomas — Coach for Exhausted Moms (@everyday_christy) • Instagram photos and videos Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Don't hesitate to reach out for coaching with Christy: Coaching (christythomascoaching.com) | |||
| 27 Nov 2020 | Back to the Basics of Motherhood Selfcare After a Holiday | 00:08:32 | |
A Three-Step Reset Plan 1) Hydrate with real water and not caffeine or wine. 2) Connection with yourself, go look in the bathroom mirror and give yourself a compliment 3) Simplify. Pick an easy spot and reduce clutter. The spot can be physical or digital clutter. Do you need to build a refuge for yourself? Need to sure up the self-care practices for 2021? https://subscribepage.com/refuge Sign up and look for information on January 4, 2021.
Self-Care: Hold Child Pose on the floor, if it's comfortable for you, for one whole minute
Family Play Idea: Find Meg @thesahmlifecoach on Instagram. Have a Bubble Contest! Who can blow a bubble the size of their face while unloading the groceries.
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| 07 Aug 2020 | Walking for Health and Friendships | 00:39:46 | |
I am so excited to have you meet Joyce Shulman, she's the pack leader of 99 Walks. Check out Joyce's book-- Walk Your Way to Better: 99 Walks That Will Change Your Life https://www.instagram.com/99walks/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-walk/id1450670623 Try out the 99 Walk Community-- https://www.99walks.fit/two-week-walking-plan https://www.99walks.fit/walkingclasses Family Walk Bingo--Neighborhood
Self-Care: Walk. Walking is my self-care by myself and or with a friend. The second part is getting a handle on my busyness.
Family Play Idea: Eat family dinner together. Eat-in different places around the house.
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| 23 Jun 2023 | 344. What the HECK is Positive Discipline? | 00:49:51 | |
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You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you. --CT 344. What the HECK is Positive Discipline?
Don't miss this gift from Julietta for sibling conflict. Julietta Skoog is a Certified Positive Discipline Trainer with an Ed.S Degree in School Psychology and a Masters Degree in School Counseling from Seattle University, with over 20 years of experience helping families. She is the Early Years Lead and co-founder of Sproutable, which offers grown ups the tools, systems and strategies they need to cultivate powerful relationships, teach social-emotional skills, and set healthy limits and boundaries with all kids, from babies to teens. Her trauma-informed expertise includes early child development, autism, learning disabilities, anxiety, behavior disorders, Positive Discipline, Social Thinking, and mindfulness. Julietta draws from her real life practical experience working with thousands of students with a variety of needs and her own three children when coaching parents, bringing a unique ability to translate research, child development and Positive Discipline principles into everyday solutions. Her popular keynote speeches, classes, and workshops have been described as rejuvenating, motivating, and inspiring. Check out their website and social media links: Sproutable (@besproutable) • Instagram photos and videos Joyful Courage - A Conscious Parenting Podcast on Apple Podcasts
Self-Care: Setting Boundaries is Julietta's best self-care practice. She can't do it all and doesn't try to. Family Fun: Game Night! Julietta's family enjoys Exploding Kittens, Forbidden Island, Rummikub, Sequence, and Salad Bowl Charades. Don't miss this gift from Julietta for sibling conflict.
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| 06 Oct 2023 | 359. Strong Family Project with Joe and Mell | 00:44:41 | |
359. The Strong Family Project with Joe and MellThe Hashey family was living a normal life. Joe was a high school teacher and business owner. Mell was a former social worker turned stay-at-home mom of three. Then 2020 happened and turned their family upside down. They found themselves giving up their "dream home” and moving 2,000 miles away to a town where they didn’t know anybody. It was the best thing that could have happened for their family. Joe and Mell used their experience to build the Strong Family Co. framework that any family can use to establish values and stress-free family leadership. Strong Family Co (strongfamilyproject.com) Check out their YouTube channel: Strong Family Project - YouTube Instagram: Joe Hashey (@officialstrongfamilyco) • Instagram photos and videos
Self-Care: Joe, self-care is something that I do that doesn't harm me—exercise, reading, meditation. Mel likes waking up early and having a quiet space first. Family Fun: Back-and-forth journal with her kids. What do you want to do? Who do you want to hang out with? What do you want to learn? Special times in the ordinary day. What's the best book you've read recently? Joe- The Go-Giver Mel- Rich Kid, Smart Kid Christy- The Nurture Revolution | |||
| 27 Apr 2020 | Keep Calm and Mother On! April 27, 2020 Mom to Mom tips for Covid-19 | 00:08:51 | |
Share your tip-- just do it in 90 seconds or less. www.speakpipe.com/everydaymotherhood We need 180 more tips as of 4-27 to make it until June 10th.
Thank you to Bridgette, Yolada, Jenny, Anna, and Lindsay for today's tips!
Don't miss out on the FB group. You'll need to know that I do something every day.
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| 22 Jan 2021 | I feel like a parenting failure & what I do about it. | 00:12:46 | |
This podcast is inspired by a chat I had on Instagram with a friend from college. Even the best of us have hard days-- what do you do when you feel like your failing? PPrevious Poodcast about Sticky Brains: https://everydaymotherhood.libsyn.com/negative-thoughts-sticky-brains-with-nicole-libin-phd 1) Motion Changes Emotion 2) Do an easy task -- dishes, vacuum, make your bed. 3) Sensory Rest-- headphones, hot shower 4) Creative Rest--add beauty to your world 5) Good Day Folder.
Self-Care: Make a good day folder. Start collecting evidence of good moments. They aren't all bad. Notice the shared goodness of humanity in your house and the world at large.
Family Fun Play Idea: MOVE Together. Balloon Volleyball. Egg and Spoon Races. Dance Parties. Four Square. Sardines. Hide and Seek.
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| 27 Feb 2024 | Breathe With Me #179: Amore | 00:03:21 | |
You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together. Take out your fingers and spell A-M-O-R-E
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| 18 May 2020 | Keep Calm & Mother On! May 8, 2020 Mom to Mom TIps | 00:04:42 | |
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Thank you to Jolinda! www.jolindajohnson.com
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| 04 Oct 2022 | Breathe With Me #125: Enough | 00:04:31 | |
Breathe With Me: Enough
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| 05 Nov 2021 | 260. A Practice Not A Perfect | 00:12:14 | |
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you. Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast & check out the new website-- Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Want to share a family play idea? Leave a message on SpeakPipe!
Today's Show Notes: How do you reset and show yourself kindness after moments that explode with joy? Use the anchor question: "What do you need?" 1) Brain Dump 2) What does my heart need? 3) What does my mind need? 4) What work do my hands need to do? 5) Where is the joy of the day? "Trust Your Body. Be kind to yourself. You are enough just as you are right now. Your joy matters. Please tell everyone you know." Products Mentioned: These are Amazon affiliate links Acupressure Mat-- https://amzn.to/3ET4IaR Dear Sir, With Love https://amzn.to/3EHJ3lE Burnout Boo: https://amzn.to/3mUlsIF Non-ticking Analog Clock; https://amzn.to/3ENi4oV
Self-Care: What do you need? Do you need a weekly circle?
Family Fun: Destroy your pumpkins together. Hammer golf tees into it. Drop it. You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you. Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast & check out the new website-- Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Want to share a family play idea? Leave a message on SpeakPipe! | |||
| 10 Feb 2023 | 325. Sensory Needs and Communication With Jesse Ginsburg | 00:34:14 | |
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Sensory Needs and Communication Today's episode features Jessie Ginsburg. She is a Sensory Integration trained speech-language pathologist and CEO of Pediatric Therapy Playhouse, a top-rated clinic in Los Angeles. She is an international speaker, creator of the global Inside Out Sensory Communication Programs for parents and professionals, and soon-to-be mom of 4 boys.
Don't forget to check out Jessie's Website and Instagram: https://www.pediatrictherapyplayhouse.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sensory.slp/ https://www.youtube.com/@SpeechDudeJessieGinsburg
Self-Care Idea: Jessie's tip is to let go of the guilt. Let other people have joy and feel good using your village.
Family Fun Idea: Less is more. (Go watch the Minimalism documentary on Netflix) The things aren't what bring happiness, it's the connection.
ww GOOD ENOUGH MOM SOCIETY (christythomascoaching.com) You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you. Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Want to share a family play idea? Want to give Christy feedback?
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| 15 Apr 2020 | Keep Calm and Mother On! April 15, 2020 Mom to Mom tips for Covid-19 | 00:07:08 | |
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 Play4life.Christy@gmail.com or find me on Instagram here or there.
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| 02 Dec 2020 | Breathe With Me #47: Be Present By Your Christmas Tree | 00:06:31 | |
Cozy up near your Christmas Tree, take a big deep breath, and look for 5 red objects, 4 yellow objects, 3 green objects, 2 blue objects, and 1 purple/wildcard.
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| 09 Dec 2022 | 316. Rest is NOT for Moms | 00:15:37 | |
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Moms need to recover, not rest. Check out my friend Meg's Reel: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl4DX2KpFBJ/ Rest in the dictionary--https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rest Recovery in the dictionary--https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recovery
"Release the desire to be a superhero this holiday season, and strive to be the most well-taken care of version of you." Michelle Maros
Use your five senses to plan recovery. What does recovery feel like? What does recovery sound like? What does recovery taste like? What does recovery smell like? What does recovery look like?
Self-Care: Make a delicious, nutrient-dense lunch for yourself. Sit down and savor it. Family Fun Idea: Can your kids move m&m's from one plate to another with only a straw? How about a marshmallow toss? A free dance?
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you. Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Want to share a family play idea? Want to give Christy feedback?
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| 07 Apr 2023 | 333. BLOOM Military Teens | 00:29:01 | |
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You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
333. BLOOM Military Teens Today I want you to meet BLOOM. BLOOM is powered by the National Military Foundation but run by Military Teens all around the world. On today's episode, you'll meet Jessica and Alyssa.
Bloom is proud to be the leading organization dedicated to elevating the authentic voices of military teens. Through content creation, advocacy, and community, we are here to empower, inspire, and connect our peers. Self-Care: Journaling & Wandering.
Family Fun: Family Dinners, Family Walks, Family Adventures.
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| 02 Aug 2020 | Monday Morning Pep Talk: Be Awesome! | 00:02:00 | |
This pep talk was inspired by an old Youtube Video by Kid President: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gQLqv9f4o
How can you be awesome? What will you do to make the world awesome? Who can you send this to let them know that we're on the same team of awesome?
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| 03 Sep 2024 | Breathe With Me #191: What Would Bring You Joy? | 00:03:43 | |
You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together. You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug. I hope your whole body feels relaxed after this one.
You are doing the best you can. You're exactly the right mom for your kids. | |||
| 26 Apr 2022 | Breathe With Me #110: Muscle Relaxation | 00:06:35 | |
Breathe With Me #110: Muscle Relaxation
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
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| 12 Sep 2023 | Breathe With Me #156: Micro-Moments of Mindfulness | 00:03:41 | |
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together. Today, let's three micro-practices: 1--Listen for 3 Quiet Sounds 2-Listen until the sound is gone--- chime, bell, piano 3-Drink a cold glass of water slowly and with all of your attention Instagram: Christy Thomas — Coach for Exhausted Moms (@everyday_christy) • Instagram photos and videos Tik Tok: Christy Thomas (@keepcalmmom) | TikTok Facebook: Facebook
Find me on Instagram: Christy Thomas — Coach for Exhausted Moms (@everyday_christy) • Instagram photos and videos. Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Don't hesitate to reach out for coaching with Christy: Coaching (christythomascoaching.com) | |||
| 16 Apr 2020 | Keep Calm and Mother On! April 16, 2020 Mom to Mom tips for Covid-19 | 00:06:17 | |
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 Play4life.Christy@gmail.com or find me on Instagram here or there.
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| 19 Feb 2021 | My Story of Recovering Joy | 00:16:37 | |
Resilience is a hard-earned scar. This is the scar story that shaped me into a different mom than I started as. In this episode, I'm sharing all about my experience with miscarriage and losing joy, how I recovered from it, and why Keep Calm Mother On exists today. I mention a podcast from a few weeks ago, give it a listen here: There is no way to be a perfect mom. Email me to get an exclusive pdf of #60secondselfcare ideas Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Let's savor our amazing days together on Instagram.
Family Play Idea: Sing and Dance to the Hockey Pockey Twist--instead of body parts but your kid's nawwwwwwme in the song. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast & check out the new website-- Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Want to share a family play idea? Leave a message on SpeakPipe! | |||
| 19 Oct 2021 | Breathe With Me #85: Look How Far You've Come! | 00:05:22 | |
Breathe WIth Me: Pop in earbuds and go to your bathroom mirror. It's time to give yourself some encouragement. "You may not feel like you've reached your goal, but look how far you've come!" You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
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| 20 Aug 2024 | Breathe With Me #189: Be in the Present Moment (Full Body Relaxation) | 00:13:11 | |
You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together. You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug. I hope your whole body feels relaxed after this one.
You are doing the best you can. You're exactly the right mom for your kids. | |||
| 30 Dec 2020 | Breathe With Me #51: 2020 Wrap Up Short Relfection | 00:09:51 | |
Affirmation: Sit and reflect on 2020 with me, let's grow together and breathe. Do you need to build a refuge for yourself? Need to sure up the self-care practices for 2021? https://subscribepage.com/refuge Sign up and look for information on January 4, 2021.
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| 18 Feb 2022 | 274. Play is GLUE for your family | 00:14:31 | |
Join the email list-- don't miss out on the latest and greatest news from Christy including pop-up Mom Time Out Zoom Meetups. https://www.subscribepage.com/kcmo Play is the glue for parents to see their children where they are and for who they are. Remember-- progress not perfection. Aim for 5 minutes of play to work on getting a closer relationship. The time is going to pass anyway. Affiliate Link for the Yes Brain Book: https://amzn.to/3BrMzjI
Don't forget to tag me in your play photos on Instagram! @everyday_runner_christy Self-Care Task: Take 5-15 minutes this week for ALONE time. Not exercise, not hygiene, not shopping for the family. This is time that is just for you. Is this hard? Message me on IG to learn about my new beta community to help women find calm.
Family Play Idea: Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend.
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| 23 Dec 2022 | 318. When It's The Christmas You Don't Want | 00:16:01 | |
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Self-Care Tip: Set an intention of the energy you want to bring with you this holiday weekend. Mine is enjoyment and remembering that Motherhood is too serious to be serious all the time. I want to enjoy whatever comes my way.
Family Fun Idea: Move Your Bodies Together. Motion Changes Emotion.
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you. Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Want to share a family play idea? Want to give Christy feedback? | |||
| 04 Apr 2020 | Keep Calm and Mother On! Daily Mom to Mom tips during Coronavirus April 4, 2020 | 00:06:27 | |
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 Play4life.Christy@gmail.com or find me on Instagram here or there.
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| 20 Feb 2024 | Breathe With Me #178: Appreciate Your Self | 00:07:16 | |
You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together. What do you appreciate about you?
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| 07 Jan 2022 | 268. Meet Christy's Mom -- Linda | 00:13:21 | |
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you. Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast & check out the new website-- Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Want to share a family play idea? Leave a message on SpeakPipe!
Today's Show Notes: Christy has her first in-studio full episode guest-- her Mom! Listen for her favorite memories of being a mom, the best advice she ever got, a parenting strategy that didn't feel good, and the advice she wants her grandkids to know in 20 years. The Hurried Child by David Elkind Christy loves Scribd--Try it out here for 60 DAYS FREE!: (affiliate link) https://www.scribd.com/g/sn7xo Self-Care: I love lavender salt bath soaks. No jacuzzi bubbles--it's too loud. Family Fun: Have fun and make lots of memories. This week they played lots of games, made cookies, and went on snowy walks. Church Window Cookies--- the recipe my mom makes with Lucy Games: Starting Lines, Pizza Party Catan , Pokemon, 5 Second Rule, Spot it & Heads Up!
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you. Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast & check out the new website-- Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Want to share a family play idea? Leave a message on SpeakPipe! | |||
| 20 Dec 2019 | Decade Challenge- 10 lessons in 10 years - Episode 56 | 00:16:15 | |
Ten Lessons and Ten Years Episode 56 A decade is a large amount of time. Let’s dig in and see what I’ve learned. Self-Care: Marinate your feet in the good lotion, put on fuzzy socks and let it soak. Play Idea: Prance around your house like a horse!
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| 01 Mar 2024 | 371. Embracing Imperfection: Overcoming Hurdles to Good Enough Motherhood | 00:17:21 | |
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4 Hurdles to Being a Good Enough Mom 1-- You constantly doubt yourself. You don't have a belief that you are exactly the right mom for your kids 2-- Motherhood is serious all the time. You always strive for perfection for yourself and your family. You never let down your hair and admit to mistakes or have fun. 3--Motherhood is for lone wolves. You don't have community; you need community. 4--You think you're superwoman. You are human. Let yourself be human. Give yourself some slack.
Self-Care: Journal about all of the people you have in your life. Who is your community? Plan ideas on how to connect with those people in the next 30-90 days.
Family Fun: Creative Chaos-- Messy Art Day!
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| 01 Jan 2021 | MOST LISTENED SHOW OF 2020: Who Loves You? Who Loved You? | 00:09:01 | |
This show has the most listens of any podcast I produced in 2020. Thank you for listening and sharing.
Today's affirmation is inspired by this blog & Fred Rogers. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-art-now/201905/who-has-loved-you-being https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBt8keQTPb0
The second most listened to show of 2020 was https://everydaymotherhood.libsyn.com/brain-breaks-and-school-at-home-with-josh-macneil
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| 21 Feb 2020 | What It Takes To Make A Friend | 00:09:43 | |
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
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.
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| 21 Nov 2023 | Breathe With Me #165: Walking Body Scan | 00:06:51 | |
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together. Go on a walk and use it to check in with your whole body from toes to head.
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| 07 Oct 2020 | Pep Talk & Breathe With Me #38: What are you paying attention to? | 00:06:53 | |
Watch the basketball game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGQmdoK_ZfY&feature=youtu.be
Mantra: I see through eyes of love. I can put my hand on my heart and choose to see through love. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast & check out the new website-- Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com
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| 08 May 2020 | Being a Human While Raising Humans | 00:15:04 | |
This podcast was inspired by the book Time to Parent by Julie Morgenstern and the article below from The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/press-releases/archive/2020/04/the-anxious-child-and-the-crisis-of-modern-parenting/609901/
Other Books I've Read During Social Distancing: Fierce, Free and Full of Fire by Jen Hatmaker Live Love Now by Rachel Macy Stafford (almost done)
4 Ways Christy practices "being" a human 1. Movement 2. Quiet 3. Curiosity (Christy's Favorite Poem: https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-brief-for-the-defense/) 4. Adult Conversation Bonus Tasks: Art, cleaning something, drinking water & eating well, reading and listening to podcasts, limiting my social media.
Self-Care: Make your list of 4 ways to practice "being human" while raising humans. Make the tasks tiny and daily.
Play: Trace your kids' hands onto blank paper, color the hands, and then fill the space all around the hands with positive affirmations, things you notice about them, what makes them awesome, ways they have grown.
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| 01 Sep 2021 | Breathe With Me #78:SOS Breathing for Sensory Overwhelm | 00:06:41 | |
I am so glad you are here. Come join me for a sensor overwhelm SOS breathe with me.
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| 01 Feb 2022 | Breathe With Me #98 : Cherish Yourself | 00:06:33 | |
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
Today's Mantra: I cherish myself.
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| 20 Mar 2020 | Calm Assertive Parenting with Kirk Martin (Part 2) | 00:19:25 | |
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.
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| 14 May 2021 | 241. My Patchwork Family with Ginger Baerg | 00:35:43 | |
I can't wait for you to hear the story of Foster Care & Adoption that Ginger Bearg lives and shares about. She is a wife, mother, and high school math teacher. God called Ginger and her husband, Dustin, to grow their family, by fostering and adopting. Over the past seven years, the Baerg family has fostered six kids, and have adopted two, becoming a family of seven! She wrote a super cute book called My Patchwork Family that was funded by Kickstarter. If you have any questions about foster and adoption reach out to Ginger over email-- she'd love to have a conversation with you. My favorite part is when Ginger shares about humbling yourself and letting other people help you. https://mypatchworkfamilybook.com/
Self-Care Idea: Take a break and lie down on the warm concrete of your driveway while kids are playing. Listen to music for five minutes with earbuds.
Family Play Idea: Ginger loves long family walks. Her trick is to race to the stop sign and be far ahead-- the race isn't fair but it's a lot of fun. She can't wait to swim and watch more movies this summer.
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| 12 Nov 2021 | 261. Setting Loving Limits You Feel Good About with Claire Lerner | 00:50:49 | |
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you. Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast & check out the new website-- Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Want to share a family play idea? Leave a message on SpeakPipe!
Today's Show Notes: "Your kids need you to be the gentle giant and provide the loving limits." Today Claire Lerner and Ie focused on why parents have trouble with limits--seeing it as love OR limits vs love AND limits. You can find Claire online: https://lernerchilddevelopment.squarespace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lernerchilddevelopment/
Don't forget to check out her new book: Why is my child in charge? https://amzn.to/3F5Svj2 (affiliate link)
Self-Care: What do you need to do to get back your evenings with bedtime? When you learn to be the loving limit center you have the time to take a bubble bath or watch Gilmore Girls. Family Fun: Have a picnic in the car. or indoors on a blanket on the floor. Dance in the rain with your kids.
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you. Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast & check out the new website-- Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Want to share a family play idea? Leave a message on SpeakPipe! | |||
| 06 Sep 2024 | 385. How To Stop Freaking Out, Tips for Moms and Kids | 00:39:21 | |
Carla’s writing has appeared in a variety of online and print publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, Mindful Magazine, Slate.com, Psychology Today, WBUR’s Cognoscenti Blog, Brain, Child, Motherwell, Parents.com, PsychCentral, and Today Moms. Carla completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Middlebury College, a master’s degree in social work from Smith College, and a PhD in clinical social work from Simmons College in Boston. Carla grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the Bay Area of California, and she currently lives outside of Boston with her husband and two daughters. Preorder now: https://a.co/d/5j7gpPQ
Self-Care: SLEEP Family Fun: They end the day with a funny TV show. They've watched Ted Lasso, Psych, and Brooklynn 99, and they will always watch Bluey! Christy and her family really enjoy music videos. You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you. You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas
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| 04 Jul 2023 | Thoughtful Tuesday #10: Just because it's simple doesn't mean it's easy. | 00:01:58 | |
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together and practice a new thought.
Just because it's simple, doesn't mean that it's easy. But you can do it!
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| 15 Oct 2021 | 257. How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assh*les with Melissa Wenner Moyer | 00:40:01 | |
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you. Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast & check out the new website-- Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Want to share a family play idea? Leave a message on SpeakPipe!
Today's guest is Melinda Wenner Moyer. Melinda Wenner Moyer is a contributing editor at Scientific American magazine and a regular contributor to The New York Times, Washington Post, and other national magazines and newspapers. She is a faculty member in the Science, Health & Environmental Reporting program at NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. Her first book, How To Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes, was published in July 2021. Find her online at https://www.melindawennermoyer.com/ https://melindawmoyer.substack.com/
Self-Care: Melinda is going for walks and reading fiction. She just finished The Authenticity Project: A Novel by Clare Pooley
Family Fun: Cook food from different cultures and countries around the world. Christy loves YumYum Boxes to explore the world from home with candy and snack foods. (Affiliate Link Below)
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy
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| 27 Dec 2022 | Breathe With Me #137: May You Hold Serenity and Peace | 00:06:37 | |
May You Hold Serenity and Peace
Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.
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| 14 Apr 2020 | Keep Calm and Mother On! April 14, 2020 Mom to Mom tips for Covid-19 | 00:09:12 | |
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.
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| 29 Oct 2024 | Breathe With Me #197: Before You Make Dinner | 00:04:09 | |
You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together. You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug. I hope your whole body feels relaxed after this one.
You are doing the best you can. You're exactly the right mom for your kids. | |||
| 27 Jun 2023 | Thoughtful Tuesday #9: Unplug to Reset | 00:01:55 | |
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together and practice a new thought.
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”―
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| 30 Jun 2020 | Breathe With Me #24 Come home to your body & your breath. | 00:04:13 | |
There is no affirmation today-- just breathe and move. Remember you can always come home to your body and your breath.
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| 17 Jan 2023 | Breathe With Me #140: Need Motivation? Why Should We Breathe Together | 00:11:31 | |
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.
Today you'll practice breathing, and learn why it matters to notice it.
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| 29 Dec 2023 | 369. Move into 2024 with a plan | 00:16:53 | |
Move into 2024 with a Plan Sign up for 30-Days of Laughter: https://christythomascoaching.com/landing/january24 When I say plan I mean make room for anticipation. We have all had an unplanned day and wondered where all the hours went.
You are a fantastic mom and an amazing human. You have so many choices, and I love moving because it reminds me of all the options I have in life.
We are MOVING into a new year. Let’s take a few tips from moving cross country to help us
–Look at your photos of 2023. What needs printing? What’s the theme? What was the best of the best each month?
–Transfer your calendar/ planner. Take yourself on a date for this task.
When you move, the fun part is all of the options. The overwhelming part is the options, too, so take the time to figure out what matters to you. Will a word of the year help? Big, scary goals like 75 hard or running streak or a giant book goal?
The goal of 2024 isn’t an outcome but the becoming.
January 30 day goal– Laughter every day. This one has been on my list for a while and I saved it for the most serious month I know. It is the month where everyone wants to go hard and improve themselves. I want to laugh. I have a book to read, articles picked out, a couple of YouTube videos, and some family-friendly comedy specials. Motherhood is way too serious to be serious all of the time. Goal– Laugh every day – if I don’t feel like laughing, my option is to practice laughing for 5 minutes. Children 300 times a day, adults 17.5
Family Fun: Watch a funny movie or TV show. Let your kids see you let down your hair. Ask them if they know if you like silly things.
Self-Care: Review your photos from 2023 and sign up for 30 Days of laughter. https://christythomascoaching.com/landing/january24 Grab a copy of Christy's Book-- You are the Right Mom: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You: https://amzn.to/3RnNQBY Find me on Instagram: . Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Don't hesitate to reach out for coaching with Christy:
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| 09 Dec 2020 | Breathe With Me #48: Permission Slip To Breathe | 00:06:07 | |
Today give yourself permission to take tiny breaks to breathe. Reset and refocus to take life less seriously and enjoy the holiday magic.
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| 03 Apr 2020 | Sandpaper Marriage Moments & Prayer Journaling with Deanna Mason | 00:27:34 | |
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.
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| 13 Sep 2022 | Breathe With Me #122: Plant a Seed | 00:03:14 | |
This is a Breathe With Me: Plant a seed of kindness and calm each time you notice your full inhale and exhale.
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| 30 Sep 2020 | Breathe With Me #37- Be a Beginner | 00:08:17 | |
Breathe With Me: Be a Beginner.
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| 20 Oct 2023 | 360. Money Fit Moms with Lisa Schader | 00:42:16 | |
360. Money Fit Moms with Lisa Schader Meet Lisa!
Self-Care: Lisa meditates every afternoon before her kids come home from school. Sometimes that turns into a nap.
Family Fun: Travel and quarterly late nights with her kids 1:1. They play games and eat special snacks.
Find me on Instagram: Christy Thomas — Coach for Exhausted Moms (@everyday_christy) • Instagram photos and videos. Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Don't hesitate to reach out for coaching with Christy: Coaching (christythomascoaching.com) | |||
| 05 Jul 2022 | Breathe With Me Favorites: Present Moment | 00:04:46 | |
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
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| 05 Nov 2024 | Breathe With Me #199: L-E-A-R-N | 00:02:09 | |
You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together. You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug. I hope your whole body feels relaxed after this one.
You are doing the best you can. You're exactly the right mom for your kids. | |||
| 03 Nov 2023 | 362. The Nurture Revolution-- How Brains Change with Every Baby with Greer Kirshenbaum | 00:39:26 | |
362. The Nurture Revolution-- How Brains Change with Every Baby with Greer Kirshenbaum Meet Greer Kirshenbaum, Ph.D. Greer is a Neuroscientist, Doula, Infant and Family Sleep Specialist, Life Coach, and mother to an amazing son. Her mission is to teach the science and support the art of nurturing infants so families can use sound science to enhance every single day of their children's lives. Early life experience is so paramount and foundational to creating a healthy brain, mind and body; she can't imagine knowing about this work and not sharing it with the world. manage the stressors and triggers of parenting — Nurture Neuroscience (nurture-neuroscience.com) QUESTIONS FOR A NURTURING PRESENCE — Nurture Neuroscience (nurture-neuroscience.com) Grab her book here: https://amzn.to/3SkmL3y #AffiliateLink Self-Care: Greer likes to tend to plants slowly as self-care and goes on hiking dates with friends twice a week.
Family Fun: Their family really enjoyed canoeing together when the seasons allowed.
Find me on Instagram: Christy Thomas — Coach for Exhausted Moms (@everyday_christy) • Instagram photos and videos. Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Don't hesitate to reach out for coaching with Christy: Coaching (christythomascoaching.com) | |||
| 08 Sep 2021 | Breath With Me #79: Show up for happiness and joy | 00:10:01 | |
Let's Practice Breathing Together. We can practice growing joy and happiness instead of growing overwhelming and negative. Show up for happiness and joy. Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy
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| 18 Jun 2021 | 246. Life Update: Let's Chat & Catch Up | 00:15:39 | |
Just a life update about me and my family. The podcast will be showing off the BEST OF shows for the month of JULY. I hope you enjoy it! Family Read Aloud: The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind Minecraft Mini-Figures TV Show The Next Book for Finish the Book: How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t With Your Kids
Self-Care: Paint your nails! Use bright colors. I'm loving the kit from Olive and June (not sponsored, but here's an affiliate link). Get 20% when you use this link: http://fbuy.me/v/christylynnthomas_1
Family Fun: Ask yourself "What do I need to do to enjoy my kids today? How can I enjoy my kids today" Think about it and then do it!
My theme song--So Glad I'm Here by Elizabeth Mitchell
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| 24 Nov 2023 | 365. 5 Small Acts of Self-Compassion to do before December | 00:09:01 | |
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365. 5 Small Acts of Self-Compassion to do before December!
Family Fun: Play the keepy uppy game with a balloon and Christmas songs. Self-Care: Clean your purse and prep it for the cold weather season. Mini Kleenex, lip balm, hand lotion, hand gell, coins for the bell ringers? Take care of future you.
Pre-order the Kindle version of my book, You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: https://amzn.to/47x6w7Z (affiliate link) It comes out in paper on December 5, 2023.
Find me on Instagram: Christy Thomas — Coach for Exhausted Moms (@everyday_christy) • Instagram photos and videos. Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Don't hesitate to reach out for coaching with Christy: Coaching (christythomascoaching.com) | |||
| 11 Nov 2022 | 313. Feeding Your Family with Heather Campbell of Glory Nutrition | 00:42:16 | |
You can feed your family. Heather Campbell will help you unpack what a GOOD meal for your family is and how to feed yourself. Heather Campbell Dietitian | Nutrition Expert (@glorynutrition) • Instagram photos and videos http://www.glory-nutrition.com/ Heather S. Campbell MS, RDN - Greater Fairbanks Area | Professional Profile | LinkedIn
What makes a Good Meal
How to Cut Costs:
How Heather Plans:
Try out this recipe but use pre-made nuggets: Chicken and Waffles Casserole - Frugal Mom Eh!
Self-Care: Block out 3 hours once a week for rest and restoration. It could be housework, reading, a walk, or TV. Family Fun: Finding ways to enjoy each other. Going out to dinner for a family date. | |||
| 15 Jan 2021 | Places Please-- Kids and Theatre and Having Fun at Home ewith Lisa Closner | 00:43:17 | |
The thing that saved the second half of 2020 for my kids: https://www.placespleasebox.com https://www.instagram.com/placespleasebox/
I believe there is room for everyone at the theatre-- all ages and all skill levels. Lisa shares amazing stories about kids growing and becoming In my own life, after years of speech therapy as a child doing plays helped me be braver and bolder in my own skin. Don't forget that if you're not ready to try theatre for kids, enjoy watching theatre with kids. Find Shakespeare, Broadway Recordings. Not sure where to start? Watch High School Musical wherever you stream movies. Meet Lisa Closner: https://www.placespleasebox.com/our-story https://www.instagram.com/placespleasebox/
Want to see the shows my kids have made? https://www.placespleasebox.com/play-submission-competition https://www.placespleasebox.com/past-winners
Self-Care: Go on walks and listen to Gregorian Chants.
Family Fun Play Idea: Lisa suggests choreographing a family dance. If you don't feel like choreographing just dance and let the endorphins flow.
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| 17 Apr 2020 | Keep Calm and Mother On! April 17, 2020 Mom to Mom tips for Covid-19 | 00:08:19 | |
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.
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| 10 Jan 2023 | Breathe With Me #139: Everywhere I look, I see miracles. | 00:03:56 | |
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Everywhere I look, I see miracles.
Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together.
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| 24 Oct 2023 | Breathe With Me #161: Inhale Good Exhale Bad | 00:03:16 | |
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together. Inhale good. Exhale the bad.
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| 18 Mar 2022 | 278. Don't let Picky Easters Drive You Mad// Flourish at the dinner table as a family | 00:40:26 | |
Today's Guest is Sarah Appleman. What started as a career-driven by passion had turned personal when her son was born with health and developmental issues. He had spent a majority of his early years in Occupational Therapy to help with tightness in his legs, eye-hand coordination, and visual delays. He had also refused to eat many foods. With many years of OT and work on building his appetite, he is now an athletic, straight-A student. Her passion for Occupational Therapy and natural love of cooking have collided. She is now helping children overcome sensory issues, try new foods, and even enjoy helping in the kitchen. With 20+ years of experience under her belt, the activities in Play With Your Food are OT-tested and kid-approved! She knows you will enjoy the activities just as much as she enjoyed sharing her favorite tips. So get ready to make a mess, have fun, and Play With Your Food! www.playwithyourfoodbook.com Self-Care: Exercise early in the day Family Fun Idea: Use movies, holidays, and favorite books to make themed meals with your kids. Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast & check out the new website-- Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Want to share a family play idea? Leave a message on SpeakPipe! | |||
| 24 Jan 2020 | 62. Playfulness & Emotional Health: Check Yourself. | 00:10:41 | |
"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 Play4life.Christy@gmail.com or find me on Instagram here or there.
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| 14 Jan 2021 | Breathe With Me #53: Choose yourself. | 00:04:28 | |
Affirmation: You can make a choice for calm.
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| 12 Aug 2022 | 300. Remix: What it takes to make a friend. | 00:11:55 | |
What it takes to make a friend. It's back to school time, so I've talked about friendship with my kids this week. I've also talked with other women about loneliness this week. You're not alone; let's nudge it up a bit. Episode 300 and 70 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
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 Play4life.Christy@gmail.com or find me on Instagram here or there.
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| 12 Nov 2024 | Breathe With Me #200: Before Breakfast | 00:03:19 | |
You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together. You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug. I hope your whole body feels relaxed after this one.
You are doing the best you can. You're exactly the right mom for your kids. | |||
| 09 Aug 2024 | 381. Host a Book Swap & Make Friends | 00:14:21 | |
381. Host a Book Swap!
Links: How to host a book swap - Em for Marvelous - Take a Book. Share a Book. - Little Free Library
Self-Care: Make plans to meet up with other grown-ups this week.
Family Fun: Be silly and makeup pretend Olympic games or a massive reading fort. | |||
| 17 Nov 2023 | 364. YOU'RE THE RIGHT MOM and it's a book! | 00:22:01 | |
364. YOU'RE THE RIGHT MOM by Christy Thomas About Christy: My name is Christy. I am a teacher and have worked with kids and parents for 30 years. It has never been easy for me to mother. We’ve had quite a few unexpected hurdles. Through that experience, I’ve learned self-compassion, mindfulness, and human-centered mothering that sees me as a person with needs and priorities. In November 2018, we moved again to a new town where I didn’t know anyone. On a whim, I recorded a podcast and uploaded it before we headed off to the children's science museum. This book is a celebration of that boldness. When it started, it was called Everyday Motherhood. During the great shutdown of 2020, I changed the title to Keep Calm Mother On. Each episode has always ended with a self-care and family connection play idea. I want it to be practical and helpful for you, the voice I wish I had found when my husband was on his first deployment and I had two toddlers at home.
Put your hand on your heart with me and breathe. You are doing a good enough job.
Don’t give up. I am so lucky to mother shoulder to shoulder with you right now. I am glad you are here.
Self-Care: Give yourself a deep hug and take credit for all of the ways you love your life and your children. You love so generously and in so many ways that you don't even notice it any more. So take a moment and celebrate your journey and your path.
Family Fun: Placemats! Weave paper placemats for Thanksgiving this week. Not sure how? Here's a link to this very simple craft. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5MJQA8xeX0 Tip-- Get the 12 inch by 18 inch paper on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/47laxfQ (affiliate link)
Find me on Instagram: Christy Thomas — Coach for Exhausted Moms (@everyday_christy) • Instagram photos and videos. Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Don't hesitate to reach out for coaching with Christy: Coaching (christythomascoaching.com) | |||
| 21 Jan 2022 | 270. Toxic American Motherhood | 00:16:51 | |
Today's episode is inspired by American Journalist, Adam Grant's Tweet: In toxic cultures, being a workaholic is normalized and sacrificing sleep is glorified. The best way to get ahead is to burn out. In healthy cultures, quality of life is expected and having a life is celebrated. You're encouraged to put your well-being above your work.
I then took a quick poll to see if American Motherhood fell into the "toxic" or "healthy" part of this definition. This podcast is my response. Join the email list-- don't miss out on the Mom's Time Out hangouts on Zoom. https://www.subscribepage.com/kcmo
Self-Care: Look back on early photos from your time mothering. Tell yourself thank you for your radical optimism and hard work.
Family Fun: Have an art hour. Drag out all the art supplies and cover the dining room table or the floor. No phones allowed, just music, and the human characteristics of curiosity and creativity. Use the markers and crayons and stickers and watercolors all at the same time. | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Breathe With Me #160: Inhale Readiness Exhale Contentment | 00:03:01 | |
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together. Inhale readiness, Exhale contentment.
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| 01 Apr 2022 | 280. Being a Kid is Serious Work | 00:06:00 | |
Welcome to the new Keep Calm Be Kid Podcast. Our Mom, Christy Thomas, is no longer the host of this show-- it's too much work. So we are taking it over.
April Fools' !!! Family Fun: Watch the movie that made Lincoln cry with laughter-- Mr. Popper's Penguins. Or these other funny shows-- I Love Lucy, Phineas and Ferb, Curious George, or America's Funniest Video.
Self-Care: Enjoy motherhood. Life is too serious to be serious all the time. Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast & check out the new website-- Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Want to share a family play idea? Leave a message on SpeakPipe!
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| 24 Mar 2020 | Breathe With Me #10 | 00:04:50 | |
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 Play4life.Christy@gmail.com or find me on Instagram here or there.
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| 31 Oct 2024 | Breathe With Me #198: Happy Birthday! | 00:03:47 | |
You're The Right Mom For Your Kids: Bite Size Pep Talks Just For You by Christy Thomas
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together. You are doing the best you can. Give yourself a hug. I hope your whole body feels relaxed after this one. A moment to reflect on another year well loved.
You are doing the best you can. You're exactly the right mom for your kids. | |||
| 10 Apr 2020 | Keep Calm and Mother On! April 10, 2020 Mom to Mom tips for Covid-19 | 00:08:37 | |
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 Play4life.Christy@gmail.com 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 | |||
| 05 Apr 2024 | 376. 4 Questions to Start April | 00:13:01 | |
This episode was recorded on the couch with Christy having her morning coffee, heart to heart, shoulder to shoulder with you.
What would you do if you only had one day? One week? One month? One Year? One Decade?
You have exactly the right time for the work that is yours.
Self-Care: Journal on those questions. Let your heart show you what work is yours and only yours.
Family Fun: Learn about the eclipse! How are they made? Make one inside safely with an orange/apple, basketball and flashlight.
You are exactly the right human to be alive right now. I am so glad you are here.
Christy
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| 19 Apr 2022 | Breathe With Me #109: Word & Color Breathing | 00:04:26 | |
Let's name a feeling we're chasing and find a color to remind us all day long.
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Want to share a family play idea? Leave a message on SpeakPipe! | |||
| 16 Oct 2020 | Tired? Stressed? Rest with Beauty | 00:16:16 | |
Rest WIth Beauty.
"Hurry ruins saints as well as artists." Thomas Merton
Take a breath and pause to savor the life you have. Books Mentioned: The Highly Sensitive Child https://amzn.to/2H4PNl8 #ad The Highly Sensitive Person https://amzn.to/3jYAyZw #ad The Highly Sensitive Parent https://amzn.to/34XFDuU #ad
How am I resting in beauty? 1. Go on a regular nature walk weekly. Follow the same path. Could you become familiar with it?
2. Fill the space with music. I love music by Karl Jenkins, Peter Paul, Mary, Max Reicht, Elizabeth Mitchel, Henry Purcell, and JJ Heller.
3. Sit with beauty. Create it. Notice it. Watch it. I'm intentionally seeking beauty before I make dinner.
4. Remember beauty. Use your phone to remind you of the beauty you've seen recently. What did you snap a photo of? What memory can you hold?
5. Slow down.
Self-Care Idea: Make a list of 100 things you love. Family Play Idea: How many things can you do with pumpkins? Roast, Carve, Exploid, Float, Drop, Throw.
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| 25 Jul 2023 | Thoughtful Tuesday #13: I am here for all of it. | 00:02:21 | |
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together and practice a new thought.
“I am here for all of it."inspired by the song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdvIl5aGusE
Find me on Instagram: Happiest Mom You Know (@everyday_runner_christy) • Instagram photos and videos Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com | |||
| 10 Jul 2020 | How to Be a Person (A Guidebook for Kids) with Catherine Newman | 00:30:16 | |
MEMO: The 84 Hugs in 7 Days Challenge Starts Monday, July 13. Sign-up and do it with me. https://www.subscribepage.com/84hugs
How to Be a Person -- Join me in talking with the author, Catherine Newman. Find Catherine on her website https://www.catherinenewmanwriter.com/
Self-Care: Offer to help a neighbor and sing a little diddy about why you're a superhero after you do it.
Play Idea: Go on a Night Walk. Wear PJs. Bring a drink. Catherine and her family do this all year round. I hope you try it too.
Have an idea? Email me at Play4life.Christy@gmail.com or find me on Instagram here or there.
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| 28 Feb 2023 | Breathe With Me #146: Rainbow Breath | 00:04:51 | |
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together. Today let's try a Breathe With Me that we can do with our kids. Notice the colors that are around you, it's really that simple
Find me on Instagram: Happiest Mom You Know (@everyday_runner_christy) • Instagram photos and videos Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com | |||
| 20 Jun 2023 | Thoughtful Tuesday #8: Good Enough is Good Enough | 00:01:54 | |
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together and practice a new thought.
Good enough is good enough.
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| 28 Nov 2023 | Breathe With Me #166: Count Your Steps | 00:04:01 | |
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together. Count your steps to help you breathe deeper and more mindfully.
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| 16 Apr 2021 | 237. selfless Documentary-- Social Media and Tweens/Teens | 00:39:06 | |
Meet Kim Laureen she's the director of selfless, a great documentary she made with her daughter. She is a writer, speaker, and advocate for youth and families at risk. Find more information about selfless: https://freshindependence.com/ Rent the film on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3wXW1IR
Family Play Idea: Go on Sunday drives as a family and get a treat. Put on a family show. Sing, dance. Spend time together.
Self Care: Quiet time in the morning with reflection, devotion, and reading. Feed and nurture your soul before you start your day.
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast & check out the new website-- Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Want to share a family play idea? Leave a message on SpeakPipe! | |||
| 03 May 2022 | Breathe With Me #111: Rose, Bud, Thorn Check In | 00:04:57 | |
Breathe With Me #110: Practice finding your rose (good moment of the day), thorn (the sharp moment of the day), and bud (what you're looking forward to).
You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Want to share a family play idea? Leave a message on SpeakPipe! | |||
| 21 Feb 2023 | Breathe With Me #145: Back to Back | 00:04:11 | |
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Are you holding your breath? Let's pause for a moment and check in with our bodies together. Today let's try a Breathe With Me. We can teach our kids a breathing strategy by sitting back to back with each other.
Find me on Instagram: Happiest Mom You Know (@everyday_runner_christy) • Instagram photos and videos Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com | |||
| 28 May 2021 | 243. The music is the silence between notes & how this applies to motherhood. | 00:16:54 | |
"Music is the silence between the notes." Claude Debussy About Irena Sendler from the book Thrivers by Dr. Michele Borba. If you have a "hero" you love-- can you email me about that person?
Three Books Christy has enjoyed in May:
I listened to all of these books on Scribd-- Check it out. It's the "Netflix" of audiobooks and ebooks. You can get 60 days free by using my referral link: https://www.scribd.com/g/sn7xo
Self-Care Idea: Try out this stopping practice-- Take five photos today and pause to breathe and say thank you for the moment and say I remember ... and see what bubbles up. it may be something like "I remember to be gentle." Or "I remember I really enjoy this." 
Family Play Idea: Go on a walk with each child one on one this long weekend. Ask them to show you something beautiful and take a photo of it. Don't forget to snap a selfie of the two of you together. Future you will want the photo.
Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast & check out the new website-- Don't forget to leave a rating or review. Email me Play4life.Christy@gmail.com Want to share a family play idea? Leave a message on SpeakPipe! | |||
| 20 Apr 2021 | Breathe With Me #67: Calming Guided Visualization | 00:10:33 | |
A guided visualization to relax and find calm.
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| 17 Feb 2021 | Breathe With Me #58: Simply Stop & Breathe | 00:04:50 | |
Let's practice just stopping in the middle of it all to breathe.
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| 14 Feb 2020 | You NEED a Personal Day with Julie Bogart | 00:22:18 | |
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 Play4life.Christy@gmail.com or find me on Instagram here or there.
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| 10 Apr 2020 | Embracing School Closures, Play, Self Directed Education, Video Games and Family Time with Peter Gray Ph.D. | 00:47:16 | |
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 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. Have an idea? Email me at Play4life.Christy@gmail.com 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 | |||
| 22 Aug 2022 | Breathe With Me #119: Be Warm | 00:04:41 | |
This episode is inspired by a passage called Warm in the Comfort Book by Matt Haig.
This is a Breathe With Me: Be Warm. Today's a really good day to be warm today.
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Carla Naumburg, PhD, LICSW, is a clinical social worker, and mother. 