Mama, Take Heart

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“I Wanna Be Famous” Oct 20, 2021

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Generation Z wants to be famous. But do they, really? We want to be known, but is fame really being known?
In this episode, Robrenna talks about:
1. The marketing and branding power being used to get and keep GenZ online and on social media.
2. Influencers and the influence they wield over younger generations.
3. GenZ value creativity and expression, diversity, inclusivity, justice – and they want to use their influence for good
Check out Axis.org for a great blog post relating to how influencers affect GenZ.
Forbes: Marketing to GenZ
Forbes: History of Influencer Collaborations
YPulse: How much GenZ Cares about online celebrities
Pew Research:What We Know about GenZ So Far
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Autonomy, Agency, and Your Girl Oct 13, 2021

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Your girl needs autonomy and agency – they need to discover who they are apart from you, a sense of independence and a belief they can do things without you.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Teen's Guide to Face-to-Face Connections in a Screen to Screen World by Jonathan and Alyssa McKee
Verywell Family
Developing Adolescent Autonomy
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Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Non-Verbal Learning Disorder Oct 11, 2021

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If you haven’t listened to my overview on learning disorders, be sure to check it out.
Today, we’re diving deep into three learning disorders: Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Non-Verbal Learning Disorder. I talk about the effects of these disorders academically and also socially.
Resources for This Episode:
Understanding Dyslexia
Additudemag.com Dyslexia Overview
Additudemag.com Dyscalculia Overview
Additudemag.com Dyscalculia Symptoms
NVLD Project - Non-Verbal Learning Disorder
Additudemag.com Nonverbal Learning Symptoms
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Learning Disorders and Your Girl Sep 29, 2021

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This episode is all about learning disorders and how to get your girl the help she might need to succeed in school and in life.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Learning Disabilities Association of America
https://www.gotquestions.org/learning-disabilities.html
LD Online
Attitudemag.com
Mayo Clinic Learning Disorders
Childmind Institute: Inside an Evaluation
How to Connect with Robrenna:
On her website: https://www.robrennaredl.com/
Be sure to check out the Mama Take Heart webpage for a FREE list of ways to bond with your daughter and for previous episode resources and notes.
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The Problem of P*rn and What Parents Need to Know May 26, 2021

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For years, Ben Bennet experienced deep anger, a p*rn addiction, and mental health issues like anxiety and depression, before finding hope and healing through biblical, neuroscientific, and psychological solutions. He currently serves with Josh McDowell Ministry (A Cru Ministry) as an author, speaker, and the Director of The Resolution Movement - a new national initiative helping youth overcome hurts, unwanted behaviors, and live a thriving life.
In this episode, Robrenna and Ben discuss:
1. Ben’s life journey of addiction, therapy and recovery
2. How Gen-Z kids are usually first exposed to p*rn
3. What happens to your brain when you are exposed to p*rn regularly
4. What should we do if we suspect our kids are looking at p*rn or if they confess (choose curiosity over questioning)
5. Understanding why humans are susceptible to addiction
6. Practical resources for parents and teens
Verses Mentioned:
Ephesians 1:11; Psalm 23; Romans 8:37-39
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Covenant Eyes
TheFreedomFight.org
Free to Thrive: How Your Hurt, Struggles and Deepest Longings Can Lead to a Fulfilling Life by Josh McDowell and Ben Bennet
Connect with Ben:
Instagram | The Resolution Movement
How to Connect with Robrenna:
On her website: https://www.robrennaredl.com/
Be sure to check out the Mama Take Heart webpage for a FREE list of ways to bond with your daughter and for previous episode resources and notes.
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Helping Our Gen-Z Kids Transition into Adulthood May 19, 2021

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Overcome to Become. It is the theme of Latasha’s life. She has grown through and overcome adversities that have sparked a flame and passion within her to help other women do the heart work so they can be who God created them to be in every area of their life.
Latasha has spent 16 years serving in the roles of teacher, assistant principal, principal, and now director of instruction. She is the founder of the Facebook Group We are Stronger Together. WAST is a diverse sisterhood that help women connect and receive support that will propel them into their God-given purpose.
In this episode, Robrenna and Latasha discuss:
1. Latasha’s redemption story.
2. The transition our daughters make from teens to semi-adults and adults, and what they need (space, time, autonomy, responsibility).
3. The growth in faith it takes to launch our children from our homes.
4. Balancing boundaries and also letting our semi-adult kids make their own choices.
5. The importance of letting your children experience failure and the consequences of their mistakes or choices (Don’t be a lawnmower parent!).
Connect with Latasha:
LatashaFerguson.com
Podcast
Instagram
How to Connect with Robrenna:
On her website: https://www.robrennaredl.com/
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Helping Our Girls Develop Healthy Relationships with Siblings, Friends, and Us May 12, 2021

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We all want our kids to have healthy relationships. Not just romantic relationships later in life, but healthy relationships with their siblings, their peers and friends, and with us. So what does it look like to create an home environment where our daughters learn what healthy relationships look like, and how to foster and keep their healthy relationships throughout their lives.
Today, I'm joined by Jillian Miles, a mental health practitioner and therapist who specializes in working with youth, adolescents, and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, mood regulation, and/or trauma concerns. In this episode, we discuss:
1. A holistic look at relationships for our daughters – not just their romantic relationships but their relationships with siblings, friends, family, and peers.
2. Why respect is key for our daughters developing healthy relationship boundaries.
3. How to communicate with our girls when they get to an age when they don’t necessarily want to tell you about everything in their lives.
4. Common trust issues and how to think about them.
Connect with Jillian at Kindred Psychology
How to Connect with Robrenna:
On her website: https://www.robrennaredl.com/
Be sure to check out the Mama Take Heart webpage for a FREE list of ways to bond with your daughter and for previous episode resources and notes.
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Finding Your Mom Community May 05, 2021

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Today, we’re talking about the importance of mom communities and also “mom-preneurs.” Dominque is the founder of the app Faith Mamas Tribe, a community of women from all walks with tons of community opportunities for other moms to connect.
A note from Robrenna: If you download the Faith Mamas Tribe app, you can find a group I started for moms called “Raising Multiracial Children.”
What Robrenna and Dominique discuss:
1. God uses all the little steps of faith to prepare you for the big steps of faith ahead.
2. Setting boundaries around your work time.
Download the Faith Mamas Tribe App on Google Play Store or Apple
Follow Dominique:
Instagram
YouTube
How to Connect with Robrenna:
On her website: https://www.robrennaredl.com/
Be sure to check out the Mama Take Heart webpage for a FREE list of ways to bond with your daughter and for previous episode resources and notes.
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How to Help Your Gen-Z Daughter Grow as a Leader Apr 28, 2021

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Your Gen-Z girl IS a leader – and in this episode, we talk about how you can develop the leadership potential in your girl. Robrenna talks with Erin Weidemann, the founder of Truth Becomes Her, a brand that equips moms and women with resources to help them step into their unique leadership roles.
What they covered in this episode:
1. The world is noisy – so what does it mean to use your voice, not to add to an angry culture, but in order to be heard with positivity and impact?
2. Diversity and Representation in books and why girls need to see diverse faces in the books and resources we give them.
3. The importance of girls seeing themselves as leaders in their families, schools, churches and communities. (Ask your girls these questions – what talents and gifts do they have? Who are they called to use those gifts for? What work was she created to do in this season of her life?
4. The five traits Erin works with girls on in order to cultivate their voice.
5. How introverted girls can still lead, and what quiet leadership looks like (and why it's so impactful!).
6. The difference between feminine leadership inside God’s Kingdom, and the feminist leadership culture of the world.
Follow Erin on Instagram or at Truth Becomes Her
Erin's Books:
The Bible Belles and Ringleaders
How to Connect with Robrenna:
On her website: https://www.robrennaredl.com/
Be sure to check out the Mama Take Heart webpage for a FREE list of ways to bond with your daughter and for previous episode resources and notes.
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Helping Your Gen-Z Daughter Find Her Voice Apr 21, 2021

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This week, we’re looking at what it takes to help your daughter find her voice. Beth Bruno, author of the book A Voice of Becoming: A Yearlong Mother-Daughter Journey into Passionate, Purposed Living.
In this episode, Robrenna and Beth discuss:
1. What it takes to lift our daughter’s eyes to a greater vision and better story, the story of the gospel and the Kingdom of God.
2. How to address our own stories, with all their beauty and brokenness, in order to help our daughters live their stories.
Beth says, “Most of us, when our daughters reach tween and teenage years, are going to start experiencing the presence of our younger self in the room. We’re going to be triggered by various things, respond and react to things that seem way out of context of what just happened. We need to realize that those reactions are not about our daughters, but about ourselves.”
3. Building a scaffolding around our daughters - what that means and why it matters.
4. Why we need to ask more questions than give perfect answers.
5. Raising globally-minded women who have eyes and hearts for the world.
Connect with Beth:
Website | Instagram
Fierce & Lovely Moms Membership Community
Purchase A Voice Becoming, here.
You can find her free e-book, Before the Clock Strikes 12, at fierceandlovely.org
Chris Bruno’s site for Father/Son connection: Restoration Project
How to Connect with Robrenna:
On her website: https://www.robrennaredl.com/
Be sure to check out the Mama Take Heart webpage for a FREE list of ways to bond with your daughter and for previous episode resources and notes.
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