Mom2Mentor
Encouraging and motivating single mothers, reminding them of their strength and determination. They can succeed as a single parent as long as they remain focused. Its not about how you arrived at the single mom title, but, its what you do with it!
Episodes
We explore what a real friend looks like, why labels matter, and how to teach kids to choose wisely. From health benefits to boundaries, we share practical steps to model and cultivate genuine friendships that last.
• defining friendship as safe, honest, non-romantic connection
• why most people are acquaintances, not friends
• how authenticity attracts the right circle
• research on friendship an...
We draw a clean line between care and love, showing how to read actions, test consistency, and protect your heart. From surface attraction to proactive commitment, we share practical markers that help moms choose bonds that last and let go of ones that only soothe the moment.
• defining care as surface attention versus love as heart-anchored commitment
• vulnerability as risk and why many settle for safe ...
We explore how to teach optimism at home so kids learn to find the good inside hard moments, lower stress, and build resilience. A hospital visit, grocery sticker shock, and simple journaling become tools to mentor rather than only correct.
• defining a good parent as a parent who teaches
• why parents, not schools, must lead character education
• finding good inside aches, bills and bad days
• re...
We explore humility as a core parenting skill and show how to plant it like a seed that grows into self-awareness, stronger relationships, and peace. We offer scripts for handling praise, draw a clear line between confidence and arrogance, and share stories that make the lesson stick.
• planting humility as a character seed
• confidence versus arrogance and why it matters
• scripts to receive praise...
We explore how accountability shapes character, builds trust, and helps us raise kids who own their choices. We share personal stories, practical scripts, and the simple formula that turns tough moments into growth.
• defining accountability as owning decisions without blame
• why maturity is measured by ownership, not age
• accountability plus responsibility equals trust
• the cost of excuses, de...
We explore determination as a teachable, visible habit that kids absorb by watching us. From a slow start to 17,250 downloads, we show how small goals, persistence, and self-compassion turn moms into mentors.
• reframing from nurturer to mentor
• why modeling beats lecturing for kids
• defining clear, achievable goals
• staying persistent through slow seasons
• learning from challenges with fl...
We share how kindness becomes a daily practice that shapes character, lowers stress, and sets a clear example for our kids. From quick stories to practical ideas, we show why simple acts matter more than long talks and how to make kindness a home habit.
• parents as primary teachers of character
• modeling kindness through daily micro-acts
• emotional return and stress reduction from helping
• kin...
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As Mom's we are more than nurturers we are Mentors to our children.
We explore disappointment as a skill, not a fate, and share a simple four-step framework—Acknowledge, Accept, Appreciate, Adjust—to help moms teach resilience at home. Through sports and relationship examples, we model how to process loss without shame and turn it into growth.
• redefining disappointment as failed expectations
• why kids need clear language for hard feelings
• sports as a safe way t...
We need to be proactive about teaching our children important character traits and family heritage instead of constantly correcting behavior after the fact. Understanding where we come from helps our children uncover their identity, drives purpose, and provides answers to behaviors they'll encounter throughout life.
• Teaching children about their heritage helps explain behaviors passed down through gene...
The Mom2Mentor podcast explores gratitude as an essential character seed to plant in our children's lives. Practicing thankfulness is a fundamental skill that parents must teach at home, not expect schools to cover.
• Recent appearance on the Tell Me Something Good podcast with Travis Patton Sr
• Gratitude means acknowledging the blessings in our lives, from food to health to safety
• Children sh...
We explore the importance of planting patience as a character trait in our children through both teaching and modeling this crucial skill. As mentors to our children, we must recognize they learn more from watching our behavior than from our verbal corrections, making our own patience practice essential for their development.
• Children observe and mimic our behaviors, including impatience and hasty decision-...
We're planting character seeds in our children, and today's focus is on creativity and problem-solving skills that will help them navigate life's inevitable challenges.
• Children need creative problem-solving skills to handle obstacles in relationships, careers, and life
• Creativity is about thinking outside the box when resolving issues
• What works for one person may not work for an...
Today we continue our series on planting a character garden in our children by exploring compassion – a fundamental trait that helps children function successfully in society and builds their characteristic DNA.
• Compassion is another word for love – specifically love for fellow humans who are experiencing distress
• Real-life examples demonstrate how small acts of compassion can make significant differe...
Respect is a crucial character trait for fostering positive relationships, creating harmonious environments, and promoting individual well-being by acknowledging others' inherent worth and dignity. We explore the vital importance of teaching respect to children through direction rather than correction to build their self-esteem and develop healthy relationship skills.
• Respect creates stronger connectio...
Today I share my first original poem written specifically for the Mom2Mentor podcast, exploring how mothers can transition from simply meeting their children's needs to actively mentoring and shaping their character development.
• Poetry focusing on the importance of "planting character seeds" like honesty, trust, and respect in our children
• Taking ownership of our children's charact...
As parents, we often find ourselves constantly correcting our children instead of teaching them important character traits. Being a single mom means juggling multiple roles, but perhaps our most important role is that of a mentor who plants and cultivates character seeds in our children.
• Character seeds like apologizing, confidence, and honesty are best taught through both instruction and example
• Chil...
We're continuing our series on planting character seeds in our children, focusing this week on building confidence both in our kids and ourselves. As a single mom who struggled with confidence issues growing up, I share insights on how modeling confident behavior impacts our children more than what we tell them.
• Children learn more from watching our behavior than from hearing our instructions
• Con...
We're introducing the Mom2Mentor podcast with a new format, focusing on planting seeds of character in our children through intentional parenting and mentorship. This episode explores teaching children the art of apologizing properly—beyond just saying "I'm sorry" to include acknowledging specific behaviors.
• Transition from Single Moms United to Mom2Mentor reflects focus on mothers as me...
Mom2Mentor podcast explores the vital role of parents as teachers and mentors, focusing on educating children about physical and mental illnesses. We challenge the excuse of "nobody taught me" by highlighting the abundance of free resources available for parents to learn and then teach their children about important life topics.
• Parents should educate children about both physical illnesses (colds,...
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