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The podcast is by Christy Thomas
Today's Guest is Sarah Appleman. What started as a career-driven by passion had turned personal when her son was born with health and developmental issues. He had spent a majority of his early years in Occupational Therapy to help with tightness in his legs, eye-hand coordination, and visual delays. He had also refused to eat many foods. With many years of OT and work on building his appetite, he is now an athletic, straight-A student. Her passion for Occupational Therapy and natural love of cooking have collided. She is now helping children overcome sensory issues, try new foods, and even enjoy helping in the kitchen. With 20+ years of experience under her belt, the activities in Play With Your Food are OT-tested and kid-approved! She knows you will enjoy the activities just as much as she enjoyed sharing her favorite tips. So get ready to make a mess, have fun, and Play With Your Food! www.playwithyourfoodbook.com Self-Care: Exercise early in the day Family Fun Idea: Use movies, holidays, and favorite books to make themed meals with your kids.
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You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
Today's Mantra: I am in the moment. I feel the cold.
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March Madness-- School Stress
Dr. Jeannine Jannot is an academic coach and the author of The Disintegrating Student: Struggling But Smart, Falling Apart, and How To Turn It Around. She has over 25 years of experience working with children, teens, and young adults in both public and private school settings.
Jeannine has a master's degree in school psychology from The Ohio State University and a doctorate in child and developmental psychology from the University of Connecticut. She began teaching college psychology courses in 2010, and in 2014 she founded The Balanced Student.
Originally from Ohio, Jeannine lives in Milton, Georgia, with Tom. They have three children, Ryan, Maddie, and Kat. You can learn more about her at JeannineJannot.com
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Play is the glue for parents to see their children where they are and for who they are.
Remember-- progress not perfection. Aim for 5 minutes of play to work on getting a closer relationship. The time is going to pass anyway.
Self-Care: Find the sun early in the day. Seek it out and feel the superpower. It will help your sleep later in the day too.
Play Activity: The purple plate at dinner, rotate who has it, and share what you appreciate about them.
Bonus-- Watch America's Funniest Video and talk about the bloopers you have in your life.
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You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
Today's Mantra: I am in this moment.
Use your sense of smell to bring yourself into the present moment.
This show was inspired by
Tips for Surviving Tantrums & the Holidays
Thank you to Rebecca Schrag Hershberg, Ph.D.
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March Madness-- Screen Time
Susan Arico is a Connecticut-based screen coach and writer who focuses on how phone use affects our souls. She's a mom to four tweens and teens, and she also supports families in healthy screen use. She has written the guide Reset: 21 Days to a New Relationship with Your Phone. You can follow her on Instagram at @susanbarico and find her work at www.susanbarico.com.
Grab Six phone lock screens from Susan for free.
Tips to Decrease Phone Use
Change your lock screen
Use Screen Limits
Consider making your phone grayscale
Identify your knee jerk app and limit it until afternoon, 12:00 PM
Learn more about Meaningful Leisure, Episode 20
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Play is the glue for parents to see their children where they are and for who they are.
Remember-- progress not perfection. Aim for 5 minutes of play to work on getting a closer relationship. The time is going to pass anyway.
Self-Care: Read fiction, go run or walk and build puzzles.
The puzzles are called Wentworth Wooden Puzzles; they're out of England. https://www.wentworthpuzzles.com/us/
Play Activity: We like to snowboard! It's an adventure and the memories are fun. Roadtrips are a family go to before coivd. Susan and her daughters also enjoy baking cookies and icing them.
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You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
Today's Mantra: I am grounded. I am loved and supported.
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7 Ways Humans Play
These patterns are from the National Institue for Play.
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Play is the glue for parents to see their children where they are and for who they are.
Remember-- progress not perfection. Aim for 5 minutes of play to work on getting a closer relationship. The time is going to pass anyway.
Self-Care: Find a moment to sit in the sun and take a few deep breaths
Play Activity: Rough house! Turn your kid into a burrito or a pizza. Chase them. Eat them.
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You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
Today's Mantra: I am breathing in. I am breathing out.
Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy
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Join the email list-- don't miss out on the latest and greatest news from Christy including pop-up Mom Time Out Zoom Meetups. https://www.subscribepage.com/kcmo Play is the glue for parents to see their children where they are and for who they are.
Remember-- progress not perfection. Aim for 5 minutes of play to work on getting a closer relationship. The time is going to pass anyway.
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Don't forget to tag me in your play photos on Instagram! @everyday_runner_christy
Self-Care Task:
Take 5-15 minutes this week for ALONE time. Not exercise, not hygiene, not shopping for the family. This is time that is just for you. Is this hard? Message me on IG to learn about my new beta community to help women find calm.
Family Play Idea:
Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend.
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You are exactly the right mom for your kids. I am so glad to know you.
Today's Mantra: I like you just the way you are. What do YOU like about you?
Find me on Instagram at @everyday_runner_christy
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