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September 23, 2024 59 mins

Finding Fulfillment in Motherhood: Poppy's Story

In this episode of the BoldLittleMinds MomCast, Krissy welcomes Dr. Poppy Gibson, an educator, author, and mother of three. Dr. Poppy shares her journey through academia, her passion for lifelong learning, and her unique experience of adopting her daughter. They touch on the importance of treating children with respect, the complexities of trauma, and practical advice for handling tantrums in public. The episode concludes with insights into finding fulfillment, self-care tips for busy moms, and the value of creating meaningful memories with children.

Connect with Dr. Poppy:

https://www.instagram.com/drpoppygibson

https://x.com/poppygibsonuk

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-poppy-gibson-sfhea-afseda-4b33a469

00:00 Welcome to the Bold Little Minds MomCast

00:25 Embracing the Fall Season

01:03 Exciting New Activity Menus

02:11 Finding Fulfillment in Projects

04:06 Interview with Poppy: An Educational Journey

05:07 Meet Dr. Poppy: International Guest

05:33 The Challenges and Joys of Parenting

06:08 Poppy's Path to Motherhood

17:17 Adoption Journey and Family Dynamics

30:34 The Importance of Names and Lifelong Learning

31:24 Balancing Motherhood and Personal Growth

31:57 Adoption Conversations with Children

32:35 Understanding Childhood Trauma

33:50 The Impact of Early Experiences

37:59 Therapeutic Parenting and Self-Care

43:19 Fun and Simple Activities for Kids

50:58 Handling Public Tantrums and Car Fits

55:41 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Book

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