Growing Up Raising You
Growing Up Raising You  
Podcast: Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Rediscovering Identity and Joy in Motherhood
Published On: Mon Aug 19 2024
Description: 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://prideandjoylife.com/ 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