Growing Up Raising You: Maria's Journey
In this episode of the Bold Little Minds MomCast, Krissy engages in a heartfelt conversation with Maria, a mom of four and former teacher. Maria recounts her early journey into motherhood, navigating life as a young parent, and making decisions to put her children first, including transitioning from teaching to running a home daycare. The discussion highlights the importance of early intervention for developmental delays, shares practical tips like using slime and Play Doh to keep kids engaged, and underscores the emotional complexities of parenting. Maria offers advice on handling children’s big emotions through empathy and the profound impact of community support. This episode provides a deep look into prioritizing children, personal growth, and the real-life challenges and joys of motherhood.
In this episode, Maria references the song Growin' Up Raising You by Gabby Barrett and how much she can identify with the song.
Connect with Maria:
https://www.instagram.com/prideandjoylife/
https://www.facebook.com/Prideandjoylife/
https://www.tiktok.com/@prideandjoylife
https://www.pinterest.com/prideandjoylife
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
07:19 Maria's Journey to Motherhood
11:01 Challenges and Support Systems
19:10 Balancing Career and Education
21:34 Transition to Home Daycare
28:35 Advocating for Early Intervention
33:14 Facing Developmental Delays: A Mother's Journey
34:22 The Power of Early Intervention
35:25 Coping Mechanisms and Success Stories
37:33 Parenting Tips: Slime and Play Doh
42:48 Empathy in Parenting: Handling Tantrums and Emotions
50:36 The Importance of Empathy and Communication
52:52 Practical Tips for Managing Children's Emotions
54:47 Final Thoughts and Social Media Plugs
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