47| Mother's Day Special: My Own Supermom

In honor of Mother's Day, Amy Grace interviews her own mom, Linda Grau. Linda shares her journey from her early days of motherhood to becoming a Super Nana to Amy's children. Linda reflects on her early experiences as a mom, including the challenges and joys of raising her children. She also opens up about how her approach to parenting evolved over the years and how she cherishes her role as a grandma. From the tough moments of raising kids to the joy of being involved in her grandkids' lives, Linda offers invaluable wisdom on loving, supporting, and showing up for your children and grandchildren.

Keywords: Motherhood, Grandparenting, Supermom, Super Nana, Parenting advice, Family dynamics, Raising kids, Grandparents’ role, Multigenerational love, Parenting milestones, Supportive mom, Grandmother’s love, Mother-daughter relationship, Parenting evolution

Key Takeaways:

• Parenting Evolution: Linda reflects on how her role as a mom evolved over time, from managing the challenges of raising young children to becoming an active and engaged grandmother.

• Unconditional Love: Linda emphasizes the importance of showing unconditional love, both as a mom and as a grandma, and being present in your children’s and grandchildren’s lives.

• The Value of Quality Time: Spending quality time with grandchildren, attending events like school recitals, and taking them on outings like the zoo or museum, are ways to create lasting memories.

• Appreciating Differences: Linda shares how she’s learned to appreciate the unique qualities of each of her grandchildren and how important it is to love and support them for who they are.

• Generational Wisdom: Linda offers advice to grandmas on staying involved in their grandchildren’s lives and cherishing every moment they get to spend with them.

Key Quotes:

• “The best thing you can do is show up for your kids and grandkids. Be there for their milestones and support them in every way.” – Linda Grau

• “Being a good mom and grandma means loving unconditionally, even when things get tough.” – Linda Grau

• “You need to appreciate your kids’ differences. They all have their unique qualities, and that’s what makes them special.” – Linda Grau

• “I love my grandkids just as much as I love my own kids. They're my bonus babies.” – Linda Grau

• “Even when life gets busy, the most important thing is to show up and make memories with your children and grandchildren.” – Linda Grau

About Your Host:

Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with transformative therapy intensives and signature courses like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journey—from single parenting to blended families—to create a community where mothers can embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.

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