384. 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mother!

384. 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mother!  This episode felt like sitting on the porch with us talking about motherhood, emotions, nervous systems, little kids, big feelings, and becoming who God created us to be 🤍 As Emmy prepares to become a mama this summer, we’re sharing some of the biggest lessons motherhood has taught us over the years. In this episode, we talk about: Why your child’s behavior is not your report card Learning to look underneath behavior instead of just reacting to it Why connection changes children more than control Emotional regulation for moms and kids The importance of repair over perfection Why your children are watching how you live Letting motherhood transform you The pressure modern moms feel—and how to release some of it Why staying alive to your own life matters so much One of our favorite reminders: ✨ “Your kids are watching what you do way more than what you say.” 🧶 Links Mentioned Beginning Knitting Resource! https://docs.google.com/document/d/18ArWC6VjZB65j-6DwB2ehEpY70-bLa8biYTHJCsd6Xw/edit?usp=sharing  Childbirth & motherhood prep book (mentioned throughout episode —https://a.co/d/048rHTIT  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices