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153 | 3 Simple Strategies to Balance Work, Rest, and Play While Raising Kids Sep 22, 2022

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One constant struggle for me as a mom is learning to stay present with my kids when I know I have a ton of work to do. Some moms have the opposite problem: trying to get motivated to work when you’d rather just relax and play with the kids. That is not me and I know it’s not some of you either. Because today I’m answering a listener question about how I balance work, play, and rest while raising kids. Listen in.

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While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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152 | 5 Simple Strategies to Get More Done in Less Time Sep 15, 2022

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Summer is officially behind us and school is back in session. That means early bedtimes and homework. Carpool and sports practice. Routines and structure. If you are suddenly finding your easy-breezy summer schedule hijacked by a ton of stuff you need to do and places you need to be, and more items on your to-do list than you have hours in the day, today’s episode is for you. Today I’m giving you 5 simple strategies to get more done in less time. Listen in.

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While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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151 | 5 Ways to Sabotage Your Summer Balance (and suggestions for a better way) May 26, 2022

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This is my 17th Summer Break as a mom with kids on a school schedule. Some summers unfolded swimmingly and some did not. The difference between the summers that went well and the summers that I completely sabotaged rested primarily on decisions I made that ultimately sabotaged my balance. Today I’m giving you 5 ways to Sabatoage your Summer and suggestions for a better way. And be sure to stick around to the end of the show because I announce my summer plans for the podcast!

For show notes, please visit thescooponbalance.com/151

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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150 | One Year Off Social Media: An Update May 19, 2022

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In March of 2021, I decided to leave social media. And after a year and two months, I’m here to give you an update on how all of that is going as well as 3 simple steps you can take today if you want to reduce the time you spend on social media. Also, in celebration of 150 episodes, I’m giving away 11 signed copies of my new book, Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You so stick around to the end of the show to see how you can be one of the lucky winners!

For show notes, please visit thescooponbalance.com/150

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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149 | Unmet Expectations: How to Identify Them and Respond to Them May 12, 2022

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The death of my first son shattered my expectations of how family and faith should look. That tragedy opened the door to continue building my family through adoption and drove me to rely solely on Jesus to sustain me. Today I discuss how our parenting expectations rarely align with reality, I talk about how to identify unmet expectations, and I offer practical ways to respond when parenting or life has thrown you a curveball.

For show notes, please visit thescooponbalance.com/149

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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148 | 3 Things For the Mom Who Feels Like She's Not Enough May 05, 2022

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I believe one of the greatest struggles moms face is feelings of inadequacy. That’s why my mission is to encourage moms. I love to take the light of God’s Word and shine it on the lies of the enemy. I love to show women how to access the peace of God so that they can raise their children with joy and confidence. If you’re a mom who feels like she’s not enough, I have three things to tell you.

For show notes, please visit thescooponbalance.com/148

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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147 | Mom, You're Amazing, Part 4 Apr 28, 2022

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This is the final segment of a 4-part conversation about my latest book, Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. Today Mary K. Tiller and I talk about loneliness in motherhood, the necessity of mom mentors, and what I hope moms will take away from reading this book.

For show notes, please visit thescooponbalance.com/147

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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146 | Mom, You're Amazing Part 3 Apr 26, 2022

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This is Part 3 of a 4-part conversation about my latest book, Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. Today Mary K. Tiller and I tackle the whole concept of setting aside your own dreams to focus on the kids while trusting God with the outcome, and the superpower of humor as both a coping mechanism and a parenting strategy.

For show notes, please visit thescooponbalance.com/146

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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145 | Mom, You're Amazing, Part 2 Apr 21, 2022

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Mom, You’re Amazing and Other Things I Want to Tell You launched this week and available for purchase. So, my friend Mary K Tiller is here to interview ME. That’s right–for the next 4 episodes, I’m the guest on my own podcast. Today I answer a question I haven’t been asked in probably 20 years and share a fun story about what I intended this book to be (Fact: this was not originally a book about motherhood!). Here is part 2 of my conversation with Mary K. Listen in:

For show notes, please visit thescooponbalance.com/145

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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144 | Mom, You're Amazing Part 1 Apr 19, 2022

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Today is book launch day! Yay! Mom, You’re Amazing and Other Things I Want to Tell You is now available for purchase. So, my friend Mary K Tiller is here to interview ME. That’s right–for the next 4 episodes, I’m the guest on my own podcast. Today I talk about how Release Day is a mix between crossing a finish line and giving birth, what I wish I could go back and say to young Sandy, and how my experiences in parenting have shaped me and positioned me to speak to you. Listen in.

For show notes, please visit thescooponbalance.com/144

While the Balanced MomCast is on hiatus, you can find me at Behind the Balance on Substack, Writing Off Social, or The Scoop on Balance.

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