70. Let's Get Real! Val & Tiff, mom of 3, have a heart to heart about the momlife, Part 1

The mom life is so much more meaningful when we share the journey with a friend!Today begins a mini-series with one of my dear friends, Tiffany Deschner, an intentional mama of three adorable daughters who is also on my PSM Leadership team!In Episode 70, Let's Get Real, Tiff and I discuss several aspects of the momlife:❤ Responding instead of Reacting ❤Learning to Lean In to God  in a difficult situation rather than resisting it.  Questions to ask God when we are "leaning in" to the situation:God, what are you doing? Where are you at work in this situation? How can I join you in your work?  How are you shaping me as a mom through this situation?  Deut 8:2-3  says, "Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness... to humble you and to test you in order to know hat was in your heart..."❤ Mom'ing Under a Microscope -   It seems everyone is  constantly evaluating us. That's a lot of pressure!  ❤It's so important for moms, especially with little ones...to connect with other moms. We too often find ourselves isolated and lacking fellowship, support, wisdom from mamas who've been where we are at right now.  We also need a BREAK from the kiddos once in a while. And we need to hear, "yeah, my kids are doing that too" or "what you're feeling is normal" or "this is what motherhood looks like" or "you've got this." And we need an opportunity to acknowledge the hard parts of the momlife that aren't on the social media news feed.❤Tiffany shares some awesome tips for curbing fits or tantrums or bursts of misbehavior or bedtime drama. One of these tips will also help you figure out if the fit or tantrum is beyond your child's control.❤The importance of follow-through with what you say to your kids.  Whether you give a warning or a promise, either way, your word must be kept if you want them to listen and value your words in the future.Resources mentioned in this episode:MOPSSend Val your encouragement and thoughts about the show.Support the showVisit Val's website: PracticallySpeakingMOM.comJoin Val's Facebook Group Intentional Mom, Strong FamilyFollow Val on Instagram and her Facebook Public Page Practically Speaking MOMWe're on a mission to strengthen families.Want to help cover some of the costs of the show? click here. A few dollars a month would help so much!Here's some other ways to give:Cash App: $valPSMPaypal: [email protected] with a credit card HEREAll donations will be used for the ministry. Gifts are not tax deductible. THANK YOU for partnering in this ministry to strengthen families and encourage intentional moms."May the Words of my mouth and the medit...