#232: Treasured with Courtney DeFeo

Raising daughters is amazing/overwhelming. Today we are focusing on pre-teen girls but we also touch on the general wellness that all of us mothers are trying to maintain over here. In Courtney’s experience, our girls turn a corner around first and second grade - when things aren’t just about cool tutus and everyone being friends. Courtney is really passionate about this time in life, so with her girls, she tackles 6 subjects: identity, friendship, body, emotions, and technology in a fun and interactive way. Courtney DeFeo is most known for being a factory of ideas for families. It’s her desire to lead a life that radiates God’s love in action and His grace along the way. As a former marketing professional for Chick-fil-A, Courtney has a history of creating memorable programs and ideas that motivate others to action. She is the author of In This House, We Will Giggle, creator of ABC Scripture Cards and the kindness movement Light ‘Em Up Acts. Recently, Courtney launched a new study in collaboration with Parent Cue entitled Treasured designed for tween girls and their moms. Courtney’s most honorable mention is her husband Ron and their two wildly creative girls (Ella, 13 and Larson, 10). WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: how Courtney’s faith has been tested while living away from her family sacrificing for your spouse without holding resentment not feeling well due to neglecting self needs where to start when you’re trying to get well not letting your children’s emotions pull down your emotional state helping your pre-teen/teen girl navigate emotions how finding a community and being vulnerable unites us Courtney’s passion for teaching 9-12 year-old-girls LINKS MENTIONED: Treasured Journal: An Interactive Experience for a Tween Girl & Her Mom Treasured Podcast Down Dog Yoga app CONNECT WITH COURTNEY: website | instagram | facebook CONNECT WITH EMILY: website | instagram | facebook | patreon EPISODE SPONSORS: SUPPORT THE SHOW: Patreon SHARE THE STRUGGLE! If you've been encouraged, share this episode with a friend. The struggle is real. We might as well do this together! Do you love Mom Struggling Well? Please leave a review here!