Do you ever start scrolling through reels after the kids are in bed and find an endless amount of reels that are reminding you that your kids are going to grow up fast and to cherish this time?  This happens to me almost every night and I have to say it gets to the point where I feel guilty and I start to feel like I'm not cherishing my kids enough, or hugging them enough, or seizing every moment.  Mama's this is not where God wants you and certainly not what he talks about in his Word. ...

Do your kids ever tell you "Mommy I'm scared", "I can't sleep"?   This is something I think all kids go through and can be an ongoing battle at bedtime.  It can easily take over bedtime and attack your child's sleep if we don't respond in a Biblical way.   As Christian parents we have to approach this in a way that will set our kids up for success later in life and help them grow in their walk with God.  In this episode Anna lays out several steps you can take to empower your children to...

When it comes to fits and tantrums there's an array of different opinions on how to handle them.  In today's episode I give some practical ways on how to Biblically handle tantrums and some tips on how to avoid them all together in some cases.  Our children have some big emotions and when tantrums start to come we have to know how to Biblically tackle this stage.  If you want to dive into tantrums even more I do have a minicourse available Booking Form | Mama's Village (mamasvillage.org). ...

First I want to apologize if you tried to listen to this episode in the past 4 days because for some reason my outro got moved to the intro and then I was talking over myself.  It was a MESS!!! I'm so sorry and it has been fixed!  I'm a one woman show right now and I can only claim pregnancy brain at this point...;)  WHINING!!  Whining is probably one of my number one pet peeves with my children.  I cannot stand listening to it!!  But they all do it. There is no avoiding this stage, and it's...

In John 17 Jesus prays to the Father about his disciples. He's concerned about them being protected without him here anymore and prays protection over them and that even though they are in this world that they are not of this world.  This is such a beautiful depiction of Jesus' love for us and it's amazing how this mirrors the love and concern we have for our children as they get older and are no longer around us all the time.  We have pray as Jesus did for their protection and let that rope...

Do you ever feel like a broken record and like everything you say goes in one ear and out the other? Well, if you're feeling that way, you're definitely not alone, I think every experienced mother has felt this way including me.  Actually, I felt like this this week.    In this episode we talk about how we can easily change our approach and our language so that the song on repeat can stop and we can get our kids to listen and obey the first time.  Sometimes less is more and in this case that...

As Christian parents we know that our kids are supposed to Respect and Honor us but sometimes it can get foggy in everyday life and it's hard to know exactly where the line is.  When should you pick your battles?  When are you being too militaristic and pushing your kids away?  In this episode we talk about how to practically hold our kids to a Biblical standard of respect and honor, while also being relatable and understanding with our kids.  We never want to compromise and lower our...

Do you ever feel unappreciated and like you are just constantly giving and giving and sacrificing all you have while everyone else benefits from your sacrifice?  I think every mom can relate to this.  Recently the Lord has been convicting me about being a servant in my home and talking to me about the value that He sees in my sacrifice. In Matthew 23:11 Jesus tells his disciples that the greatest amoung them is the greatest servant. The Lord has really been changing my perspective on...

It's Summer...Now what?? Do you ever find yourself feeling like summer is just this big chaotic mess and your children all of the sudden become out of control?  Schedules are nonexistent, meals are a free for all, and your children now live on snacks and Bluey.  Well, you aren't alone. I think we have all felt this way in parenting and summer has a way of throwing off our rhythm and making us feel like we can't keep up with life.  In this episode I aim to give you practical elements to bring...

Screen time is a topic that I have been avoiding doing a full episode on, because if I'm honest, it used to be a real trigger for me and I would kind of blow off anyone that would put parameters around it for me. I also didn't ever want anyone feeling that mom guilt that we all feel when it comes to screen time.  But do you ever wonder how much screen time is too much and if it really has much of an impact on our kids.  Does screentime really matter that much if they are doing learning...

There are so many ways to approach your child when you see them misbehave.  Many times we can react out of our emotions or out of complete shock, or we can quickly tell them that their behavior is unacceptable and give them a consequence for the behavior.  I found the very best way to approach bad behavior is to get the root of the issue by finding the heart behind the behavior and addressing that instead of the actual behavior.  So lets dive into today's episode and grow together by learning...

We often see our children fight and arguing as a bad thing and many times aren't sure how to stop it.  In this podcast I talk all about how to navigate through Sibling rivalry and how it's actually a good thing. It's a unique opportunity to teach our children how to communicate properly and how to have healthy disagreements.  They will use this knowledge throughout their entire lives!  So lets jump into today's episode and grow together! To connect with me go to Mamasvillage.org and...

We are told over and over how we are our children's "calm" and when they are losing it we have to stay calm.  Well how do you stay calm in a storm?  In this episode we talk all about keeping your calm in the middle of the chaos that kids can sometimes bring.  So let's dive in! Want to connect?  Follow me on instagram @villagemamas and on Facebook at Mama's Village. 

I feel like spanking is one of the most misunderstood, yet important Biblical strategies in parenthood there is.  So many people are afraid to talk about it. But in this episode I go into detail about spanking.  How to spank, when to spank, ditches we can get in with spanking, when spanking becomes abusive and when it is loving.  We go step by step into how to spank your child in a loving way and how it is truly God's divine design on how to show our children at a young age that life has...

Hey wonderful Mamas!! This weeks episode is gold!!!  I talk from over 20 years experience working with young children on easy to implement tips and tricks that get children to obey and respond to us quickly.  This will give you very practical, stress free tools that you can use and implement immediately.  Follow me on instragram @villagemamas or facebook @ Mama's Village for more this week! 

Have you ever been guilty like I am of saying "Gosh I wish I had a Manual for this kid"?  Well the truth is that we do have a manual for our kids and it's called the Bible.  Still so broad though right?  Still not clear and we still have unanswered questions on how to operate this thing called parenting.  In this podcast I aim to give real life application to the Word of God and show you how simple it can be when we use the Word as our manual.   We will talk about how:  God's Word is a lamp...

It's so important for us to remember that "foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child" and that we are "born with a sinful nature" so we should not be shocked  by our child's behavior, but rather ready to train when they act out in foolishness.  We talk about:  Knowing that its completely normal for your child to act out.  How to "keep your calm" when it does happen.  How we should respond Biblically when they do act out.  So let's dive in! Follow me @villagemamas or on Facebook @...

If we want our wisdom and teaching to carry over into adulthood for our children, then we have to point them to Jesus every day.  We have to weave Jesus into our discipline, our car rides, our play, our books, our entertainment, and every part of our lives and theirs that we can.  In this episode Anna talks about 3 ways that we can practically do this and point our kids to Jesus so that when they do leave us they will leave with a solid foundation and relationship with Jesus.  So, let's dive...

Ever feel like all you can do is pray.  Well, the good news is that praying is actually one of the most powerful tools we have as Mamas.  Learn and grow in your prayer life and learn to make those prayers count and make a huge difference in your family.  Learn to not just talk to God about the problem, but also how to use the Word of God which is the sword of the spirit to impact the fruit that you are seeing in their everyday life.   If you would like a list of scriptures and prayers to...

Do you ever find yourself in this crazy cycle of trying to please your child's every need and feeling like you're on a treadmill because they are never satisfied?  When you fill one need another one magically arises, and you are getting nowhere.  In fact, you feel like you're going backwards, and your child has only become even more needy.  You're not alone Mama and today we are talking about "the comfort cycle" and "the boredom crisis".  Be free from feeling like your child's every...

You’re child might not like every decision that you make. In fact, they might even cry about it or throw a fit, but let me free you from that…You mama, know what is best for your child and you can see what the long-term consequences of what seemingly small decisions can be. God gave us authority over our children and it’s OK if they cry about a wise decision that their parents make. It’s OK if they throw a fit and get mad at you about it. They can’t see the destination like you can you can...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by motherhood and found yourself so anxious about something going on with your child and you're just not sure how to fix it or if you should even worry about it.  Your friends says " oh it's fine, they'll grow out of it"  but your head is saying, "but will they?" "How? should I be doing more to help them with this?"  This podcast aims to clear up some of this by taking principles from the word of God to help you navigate through the different stages that a child...

Do you have a strong-willed child?  Join the club and know that you are not alone.  This podcast gives insight into what they are really needing from you and how to go about raising them to use that strong will for God and not to rebel against you. Help them find trust, security and God's love by implementing these simple steps into your everyday life.  This is practical teaching that you can easily apply taken straight from God's Word. 

Have you ever wondered if gentle parenting was the way to go? Or if spanking is actually Biblical or if those verses are just outdated and translated wrong? Have you ever felt guilty for the way you responded when your child threw down their 27th fit for the day? If you have this podcast is for you.  Get armed and confident with the Word when it comes to disciplining your children in a Biblical way. You don't have to question yourself when you are following God's Word.  He's the author and...

This podcast is a follow up and balance to my previous podcast "Biblical Discipline". In this podcast I balance out some of the muddy and murky parts of parenting and aim to Biblically make them clear and easy to apply in our everyday decision making with disciplining our kids.  There are so many different circumstances and decisions that need to be made when you're a mom and we are all raising different types of children that may need different things, so I try to put some Biblical balances...