The Power of Story: Bambi on Parenting, Military Kids, and Her Grandmother’s Coffee Cake

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On this episode of The Real Family Eats, host Reesa sits down with Bambi, a mother of six and grandmother of thirteen, to talk about the real challenges and rewards of parenting through every stage of life. Bambi shares honest insights from her journey as a single mom, her experiences with homeschooling, military parenting, and keeping family traditions alive.

Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode:

• Bambi’s personal story as a single mom of six, including how she navigated raising kids and reinventing herself after becoming an empty nester.
• The realities and emotional challenges of having children in the military and the unique transitions that come with it.
• Reflections on motherhood, letting go, and supporting adult children as they start their own families and set their own traditions.
• Bambi’s advice on navigating tricky relationships with in-laws, and how to handle boundaries and expectations as new generations grow.
• The importance of sharing vulnerable parenting moments, plus Bambi’s family-favorite coffee cake recipe and the significance of family recipes in keeping loved ones close.

 

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Grandma's Coffee Cake

 

3/4butter 2eggs 

1 1/2 cups of sugar

1 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla

3 cups of flour

1 1/2 cups of sour cream

1 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar 

1 1/2 teaspoon bp mix and put half in bunt pan 

Then add brown sugar, chocolate chips, and cinnamon. repeat and then top again 

Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, on 350

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Host: Reesa Morala, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Reesa is a parenting specialist with a niche in supporting couples. Find Reesa hosting couples and parenting workshops nationwide!

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