GENERATION ON A MISSION - Patient Parenting, Parenting Hacks, Faith-led Parenting, Christian Moms, World Changers
Patient Parenting, Parenting Hacks, Faith-led Parenting, Christian Moms, World Changers Do you feel like you’re missing something in your parenting? You want your kids and families to thrive and you just want the best for your kids, but don’t know what you’re missing? You want to parent intentionally, but you don’t know where to start. Or maybe you struggle with how to embrace their gifts and personalities and don’t know how to help them reach their full potential because life and behavior struggles keep getting in the way! This podcast is here to help you strengthen your kids’ spiritual gifts and walk in purpose at a young age by teaching them how to shine God’s light and embody His love. In The Generation on a Mission Podcast, we focus on fostering your children’s leadership skills so they can become world changers! I give you all the tools you need to know how to parent with intention, so that your kids can be the light of the world (Matthew 5:14). If you’re ready to raise empowered, confident kids while leaning on Jesus, you’re in the right place. I’m here to help you teach your kids to be kindhearted, knowledgeable, confident kids - who actually listen! It’s my mission to help you parent with heart, grace, and a little bit of know-how, so that you can strengthen your child’s gifts, all while not losing your sanity as a parent! I’m Michelle Schauf, former classroom teacher of seven years, turned blogger and podcaster. Most importantly, I am a devoted wife and stay at home momma of two sweet littles, who is constantly learning from her mistakes and looking for ways to better myself as a parent by leaning on God’s guidance and grace. Get ready for successful, tactical parenting strategies, practical ways to boost learning and minimize tantrums, fun stories, real-life, cut-and-dry honest conversations about the struggles and joys of parenting, and helpful tips from parents who’ve been around the block! So, grab your headphones, whip out the ta-ta and start feeding your baby! We’ve got some learning to do! Learn→ www.generationonamission.com Connect → IG @michelleschauf Community→ Facebook: Generation on a Mission Need help navigating tantrums, filling in learning gaps, or coming up with a patient parenting plan? → DM me on IG @michelleschauf to get your coaching call set up today!
Episodes
Hi, Friend!
Sometimes, in the heat of the moment, it’s easy to tell our kids what they are doing wrong and point out their flaws. Are you thinking, “What? I never do that!”
Have you ever said, “You never listen,” or “You always take forever to do anything”? Or maybe you tell them, “Why can’t you just clean up like your brother?”.
Have you ever noticed that those one-liners don’t actually work when it comes to motivating your kids? ...
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If you ever wish you didn’t have to take your kids to the park because you dread leaving or you loathe bath time because you know it’s literally the worst time getting your kids out of the tub, then you will love this episode!
Yes, it’s normal for our kids to melt down, but how do we get through meltdowns with our toddlers? Is there a way to prevent meltdowns from happening?
Yes, it is possible! In today’s episode, we a...
Hi, Mama-Friend,
Today, I’m sharing my personal experience with anxiety. I’ve battled anxiety since I was a child, and it actually didn’t hit me until I was an adult. Knowing what I know about how it impacted me as a child prompted me to share my experience.
We just don’t always understand what our kids are going through. It’s easy to tell them to brush it off. It’s easy to tell them that everything will be okay “It’s just a boo-bo...
Hi, Mama-Friend
Have you ever wondered, is there a secret formula to helping your child learn naturally through everyday life, without forcing it? Can my child really play and learn at the same time?
I have great news! I have broken down a formula for success when it comes to helping your child make deep connections, boost language, and learn new skills naturally—and it all starts with play-based learning!
This episode is filled wi...
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“I’m so frustrated!” – Does that line ever come out of your mouth?... While you’re yelling at your kids??
Odds are, there are many times that warrant a short fuse throughout your day, but is there a way to find patience when your kids are being frustrating, needing reminder after reminder!
Yes, our kids may frustrate us, and yes, we lose our patience, but is there anything WE can do to fix that, or are we expecting our k...
Hi, Mama-Friend!
Have you ever wondered, “How do I raise Godly children?” The answer is quite simple, but yet rather challenging at the same time.
We have to constantly ask ourselves, “Are my kids living more like God, or living more like me?! And how am I contributing to that?”
Am I teaching them to live like me, or am I teaching them to live like God? Oh, complex, right?! I want to say I’m teaching them to live like God, but am I...
Hi, Mama!
Did you know that helping your child build coordination and motor skills at an early age is actually EASIER (and more important) than you think?!
In today’s episode, you’ll learn a super quick, easy way to help your kids boost their coordination and motor skills every single day. Bonus, there’s actually little to no prep involved for you, which is always a win!
Doing this one simple thing every day will help your child be...
Hi, Sweet Mama!
In today’s episode, we are answering the question, “How do I prepare my child for new life experiences,” like having a new sibling, starting school or moving homes, for example?
It’s up to us, as their parents, to help them understand what new life changes will bring, and to help them learn to identify any emotions that might come along with these changes. Life changes may not always be easy for our little ones to h...
Hey Mama-Friend!
Quick Question: Is how we respond to our kids when they ask us something important?
Yes. Absolutely.
Sometimes, I think we forget that our kids’ behaviors are actually happening because of how we handle situations, as adults, or even how we respond to our kids. We have a bigger impact on their behavior than we might think.
In this particular episode, we are diving into the response of saying, “I don’t care” to our ...
Hey, Mama-Friend!
I know how it is! My kids just got all the toys in the world for Christmas and they are still left wanting MORE! They are unsatisfied, yet again, but have you ever stopped to wonder why that is?
Our kids get so wrapped up in the things that they WANT and think will make them happy, that they lose focus on the things that they have right in front of them.
I’d like to call it the sweater phenomenon…I’ll explain. Thi...
Happy Holidays, Mama-Friend!
Ah, that crazy time of year when we pull out Elf on the Shelf, thinking that we are going to use it to gently persuade our kids into being good because their every move is being watched; so, that leads me to the question, do I really need Elf on the Shelf to help my kids be “good”? Does it REALLY work, or is it something I can stop doing with my kids?
We are answering those juicy questions, and, hold up...
Hey There, Mama-Friend!
Did you know that we all have an emotional bank account?! You might be like, Say What?! Yes, it’s true!
We all have emotional bank accounts, where we experience withdrawals and deposits, leaving our bank accounts full or empty. When we invest in our kids’ emotional bank accounts, and take the time to deposit into them, our relationships strengthen. That’s why depositing into them is so important.
Think about...
Welcome to Part 2 of the “How” series, where we are talking about how to teach your kids to become little world changers by asking all the right questions to them…and to yourselves!
Parenting is not just about learning how to “get your kids to do what you tell them to do.” AH, yes, good little listeners are great and make life easy, you’re absolutely right, but it’s so important that we help foster our kids’ independence by helping...
Hey There, Mama-Friend!
Have you ever thought about how much we jump in to save the day for our little ones? We want to be there for them! It’s our motherly instinct!
Did you know that when we are so quick to jump in, it actually impedes their development when it comes to learning how to problem-solve and figure out how to work through their frustrations?
We need to be the generation of parents who teach our kids how to problem sol...
Hey, Hey, Mama!!
I hope you’re just as excited to dive into this episode as I am!
We all want what’s best for our kids. We all desire and just yearn for our kids to stay on the right path and be the salt and light that this dark world needs. If you’re anything like me, than you want to teach your kids how to make an impact on this world. How do we accomplish such a BIG, audacious task?!
It was in the Target parking lot (naturally),...
Hey There, Mama!
Today we are uncovering one thing you should do everyday to help strengthen your relationship with your kids!
When our relationships with our kids grows, we are able to reach our kids so much more proactively and positively when those negative moments pop up. Why is that? It's because they begin to trust you and know that you aren't out to just make them make them miserable by all the limits you set and expectation...
Gosh, Mama, times can be tough can't they?
Let's be honest. Sometimes it's HARD to find joy in parenting, especially when our circumstances are changing and our kids aren't behaving the way we want them to.
I'll be the first to admit that even I have trouble finding joy in my parenting at times... especially during tough seasons. It's so easy to focus on the negative, that we miss the positive moments coming from our parenting.
I j...
Happy Day, Mama-Friend!
Have you ever had those moments where you feel like you just keep repeating the same thing over and over again? Is your toddler ever constantly pushing the boundaries? I’m right there with you, and I know it can be tough when they are toting the line!
You have expectations. You’ve taught them. You’ve modeled them, and your toddler is STILL not following them, so what are you missing?! First of all, it’s not ...
What's Up, Mama-Friend!
In today's episode, we are tackling something I know all of us moms are facing in the midst of toddlerhood and the preschool years (and beyond), and that is What do I do about those power struggles?! How on earth can I avoid them and STILL help my kid be successful?!
Well, sweet mama-friend, I have a solution for you! This is such a crucial element in parenting that I think a lot of us parents skip over beca...
Hey Mama-Friend!
Are you still wondering why your toddler won't listen when you tell him to stop doing something or when you tell him to complete a task?
If that's you, this episode is perfect for you! We are going over to tactile, effective solutions to help get your toddler to listen the first time!
It will take some time and practice, but, if you make these two simple changes in your parenting, I know that your toddler wi...
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