Called to Mothering

Called to Mothering is updating to better serve you. The podcast has moved to: https://www.youtube.com/@calledtomothering You can listen over there just like a podcast or you can watch the video format. Sometimes, I play a podcast in video format off to the side as I do household chores. Now you can choose to watch, listen, or play off to the side. I'm looking forward to seeing you in our new location at: https://www.youtube.com/@calledtomothering

In this episode, Tabatha Hull from A Joy Fueled Journey joins me to talk about the reasons to stay home full-time with your kids. She gives insight into the many benefits of being a stay at home mom, and discusses the impact of such a decision on both mothers and children. Tabatha also shares how moms can make the best of the time they spend with their kids, along with practical tips for making staying home a possibility when finances are a concern. Tabatha Hull Website: https://ajoyfueledjourney.com/ Purchase Tabatha's Books on Amazon: Who Gave the Birds Their Song?: https://geni.us/dZsX Build Him Up: 31 Days of Blessing Your Husband: https://geni.us/VME5 Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/merch/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected] FTC Disclaimer: Links may be affiliate links. I may earn from qualifying purchases.

We’re often so busy as moms taking care of our kids, training them in character, and disciplining behavior that we forget to actually enjoy being with them. When we’re on autopilot and overwhelmed with all of their needs, we can slip into a very negative mindset towards our children and even end up resenting them. In this episode, I share practical ways you can move beyond just dealing with your kids to actually delighting in them! Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected]

Kids talking back to their parents is one of the most common problem behaviors - and also one of the most tricky to handle. “Backtalk” is actually a broad term that refers to a whole host of disrespectful responses from children. Depending on the age of the child, it can range from just a defiant “NO,” to eye rolling, to a full-blown shouting match. It’s extremely frustrating and disheartening to have a child who challenges or sasses you over every request, but with the right tools you can diffuse it quickly & effectively! In this episode, I share 7 things you can do to stop your kids from talking back. Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected]

Can we truly have the best of both worlds - a successful career and a thriving family? Or does one inevitably come at the expense of the other? In today’s episode, I’m talking about whether the work/home balance for moms is sustainable and some of the realities of trying to invest well in both at the same time. Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected]

In this episode, Jamie Erickson from The Unlikely Homeschool blog joins me to talk about the importance of moms supporting one another and the best ways in which we can do this. She also discusses how social media as well our culture’s high priority on independence has put mothers at a disadvantage, and shares practical ways that moms can cope with feeling isolated and lonely. Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected]

Our pessimistic attitude towards our kids is evident in our posts on social media, conversations during playdates, even church functions. While we're deep in this season of training and discipling our children, we tend to slip very easily into a negative mindset about them. Wanting to manage and correct wrong behavior, we unintentionally zero in on their bad behaviors and overlook the good ones. Here are some practical strategies to change those negative attitudes and feelings towards your child, and still discipline them appropriately! Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected]

As a stay-at-home mom, it can be hard to keep all of your plates spinning at once. Managing a household while taking care of kids, and maybe also homeschooling, is no easy task. However, there are ways to get a better handle on it all. In this video, I share 8 Time Management Strategies so you can take control of your day and feel less overwhelmed! Even though your days are busy, with some effort and planning you can take some of the stress out of life and create more time for fun with your kids, quality time with your husband, and even that coveted alone-time. Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected] FTC Disclaimer: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

You’ve probably realized that teaching selfless behavior is one of the most important things you can do as a parent, yet also one of your biggest challenges. In our digital world full of conveniences, young people expect to have everything at their fingertips and they don’t value the concept of hard work much.It can seem like we’re fighting an uphill battle in our modern, selfie culture when we strive to uphold accountability and integrity as values we expect from our children. In this video, I share 6 ways to raise compassionate, responsible kids rather than self-centered, entitled ones. Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected] FTC Disclaimer: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Learn the secrets to overcoming motherhood anxiety in this interview with Courtney Devich. As a mom and mental health advocate, she shares valuable tips and insights for managing anxiety. Don't let anxiety hold you back from enjoying motherhood - watch this video now!Connect with Courtney on social media:https://www.facebook.com/courtneydevichauthorhttps://www.instagram.com/courtneydevichauthorGet your copy of Courtney's book here: https://amzn.to/3SPDN8p Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected] FTC Disclaimer: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

The 24/7 demands of parenting present added challenges for people on the more-introverted end of the personality spectrum. We get easily overwhelmed or overstimulated by noise and mess- two things that come with the territory of having young kids. And eventually, we may even get to the point of burning out. But if you have certain systems in place for you and your kids, you can actually thrive instead of just survive! In this video, I share 7 tips to help you thrive as an introverted mom.Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected] FTC Disclaimer: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

There are so many things vying for our children’s time and attention these days, and if we are not intentionally pursuing our kids in specific, tangible ways, they will eventually gravitate towards others who give them what they’re longing for most. Ideally, we want to win our kids’ hearts when they’re young and maintain closeness through their growing up years. That foundation you lay now will help your relationship weather any storm, even during those tumultuous preteen and teenage years.Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected] FTC Disclaimer: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

In this episode, we talk with Nicki Truesdell about how we can be intentional as moms and the importance of everyday, ordinary moments with our children. Are you wondering who can homeschool? Maybe you don't think you can homeschool. You think your situation is different or it will be too difficult. In this episode, we will talk with Nicki Truesdell about homeschooling. Nicki has seen a lot of challenges including homeschooling as a single parent. Here are the links to Nicki's websites, social media, and book: https://nickitruesdell.com https://www.facebook.com/nickitruesdellofficial https://www.instagram.com/nickitruesdell https://knowledgekeepersbookstore.com https://www.amazon.com/Anyone-Can-Homeschool-Overcoming-Obstacles/dp/B08GG2RKPN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1705455312&sr=8-1 #anyonecanhomeschool #singleparenting #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #educationisdecipleship #worldchangers @nickitruesdell5405 Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected] FTC Disclaimer: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

In this episode, we talk with Nicki Truesdell about how we can be intentional as moms and the importance of everyday, ordinary moments with our children. Are you wondering who can homeschool? Maybe you don't think you can homeschool. You think your situation is different or it will be too difficult. In this episode, we will talk with Nicki Truesdell about homeschooling. Nicki has seen a lot of challenges including homeschooling as a single parent. Here are the links to Nicki's websites, social media, and book: https://nickitruesdell.com https://www.facebook.com/nickitruesdellofficial https://www.instagram.com/nickitruesdell https://knowledgekeepersbookstore.com https://www.amazon.com/Anyone-Can-Homeschool-Overcoming-Obstacles/dp/B08GG2RKPN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1705455312&sr=8-1 #anyonecanhomeschool #singleparenting #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #educationisdecipleship #worldchangers  @nickitruesdell5405  Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected] FTC Disclaimer: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

So often there is a disconnect between the mom I am, and the mom I want to be. Or make that the mom I think I ought to be.As moms, we usually know somewhere in our heads that we are what’s best for our children. That God gave them to us– not the lady next door, or the woman in church who seems to have it all together. But getting our hearts to believe that can be another story. So, I’d like to debunk a few discouraging myths that just aren’t true (though they feel that way). Here are 6 Lies Christian Moms Believe.#momlies #raisingkids #christianmom Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected]

As a mom, it’s my job to confront the problem of disobedience head on. I’ll be honest, though; this problem seems awfully inconvenient at times. All too often, I fall into the trap of being defensive instead of offensive when one of my kids misbehaves. I sacrifice the long-term goal of their behavior improving for good, for that short-term gain of momentary peace. If I’m constantly reacting to my child’s disrespect with disapproval, and correcting the problems when they arise, it’s not solving the heart issue at hand. I really shouldn’t react to their bad behavior as if I’m surprised by it. And I shouldn’t always get so offended by it, either, thinking that I’m a failure as a mother when they talk back or mistreat a sibling. In this video I will give you 5 Tips For Raising Kids Who Obey. #raisingkids #discipline #children #obey #greatkids Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected] FTC Disclaimer: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

In this video, I give you 6 STRATEGIES TO STOP BEING AN ANGRY MOM.Angry and stressed out parenting has become the norm of our society, even among Christians, but it doesn’t have to be this way! Here are six ways to stop responding in anger to your kids’ behavior.#angrymom #parenting #angermanagement #anger Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected]

As a homeschool mom, I get asked frequently if there are ever days when I feel like I need a break. Other moms ask how I do it, staying home with my elementary aged kids all day. In this episode I will show you 3 ways to enjoy staying at home with your kids. Here's the link to the course: https://calledtomothering.com/raising-kids-you-enjoy-course Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool #raisingkids #kids Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected]

Mothering is the best thing I’ve ever done. But I’ll be honest: it’s also the hardest.There are enough myths floating around out there about Christian motherhood to trip you up, and keep you feeling guilty for days.Then there’s your own voice of condemnation playing on repeat inside your head. Making you feel like you won’t ever measure up.Half the battle of motherhood is fought in the heart of a mother.If the enemy can capture your heart and fill it full of lies about your identity and purpose, he’s won the battle.The truth is, there’s no playbook for parenting; only the Bible. There’s no formula for mothering well; only relying daily on Jesus.When we really understand what God says about our role as mothers, the pressure to attain some invisible goal line fades away.Here are 9 encouraging and biblical truths for moms that will truly set you free! #encouragement #momencouragement #christianmom #christianmoms Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected] FTC Disclaimer: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

I’ve heard it said, “Parenting is like folding a fitted sheet. No one knows how.” It can certainly seem that way these days while we’re trying to raise well-behaved, respectful, obedient and godly children. We know where we want to end up, but we don’t exactly know how to get there. Parenting experts swear by all kinds of tips that actually seem to be making our kids worse. As parents we mean well, but sometimes we’re just stuck in a pattern that we can’t easily recognize. I’ve messed up on my own parenting adventure and made mistakes I wasn’t even aware of for a long time. I still continue to miss the mark (that’s where God’s grace comes in), but over the last decade I’ve realized there were several things I was doing that were contributing to my children’s negative behavior. My desire is to help you avoid making the same mistakes. Your family life doesn’t have to continue in strife, arguments and strained relationships! Link to last weeks post (7 Tools for Building Strong Relationships with Your Kids): https://youtu.be/s3Ge1vNwNNo Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected]

Someone wisely said once, “Children don’t rebel against rules; they rebel against a lack of relationship.” Strong parent/child relationships are not only critical for your kids’ spiritual formation, but also their success in life. Relationship is more than just living together as a family; it’s a heart response. It implies a deeper connection that communicates, “I know you and I enjoy being around you.” Building relationship is foundational for passing the faith on to your kids. It’s the channel through which spiritual training becomes effective. If we’re going to impress God’s commands on our children’s hearts as we “sit in our house and walk by the way and when we lie down and when we rise up”, relationship simply isn’t optional. But strong relationships with your kids don’t just happen. Building and maintaining close bonds takes work, and it can become more difficult to connect with your children the older they get. #relationships #familyrelationships #relationshipswithyourkids Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected]

How do we help our kids cut through the noise and understand the true meaning of this often over-commercialized holiday? More importantly, how do we do it without becoming completely overwhelmed? It’s likely you really don’t want to add “one more thing” to your already long list. Fear not! Here are 5 simple Christ-centered and kid-friendly activities to make it all about Him this season. #christmas #christcenteredchristimas #keepingchristinchristmas #christmastime Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: [email protected] FTC Disclaimer: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Out of all the adjectives my children could pick to describe me several years ago, I don’t think “fun” would have been high on that list. In today's video, we will talk about how to be a more fun and joyful mom. #mom #momlife #moments #joyful #mothering Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? Send it to me here: Marisa Boonstra 12101 N. MacArthur Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73162 FTC Disclaimer: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

We all know that, in parenting, boundaries mean nothing without consequences. I can’t tell my child not to do something if I’m not ready and willing to hold him responsible for his behavior. Rules really aren’t enforceable without some kind of accountability. And consequences bring both security and predictability to children. But sometimes, we just can’t think of any consequences that would be effective in a certain situation. Do we keep sending our kids to their rooms for a time-out? Do we take away every toy and activity until there’s nothing left? Here are several creative consequences for different types of behavior, that are also compassionate and reasonable! #raisingchildren #raisingkids #mom #discipliningchildren #discipline #consequences Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/ You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent. If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? Send it to me here: Marisa Boonstra 12101 N. MacArthur Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73162

How do we raise children whose hearts are overflowing with thanksgiving? Here are four ways we can cultivate an attitude of thankfulness in our kids all year round. #thankful #raisingthankfulchildren #parenting #thanksgiving You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next. Marisa #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool Want to Send me Something to talk about? Send it to me here: Marisa Boonstra 12101 N. MacArthur Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73162 FTC Disclaimer: Links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.