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The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
Sandy Cooper
294 episodes
5 days ago
Of all the essays I’ve written in this book, I think this is the one I’ve personally shared the most often with my personal friends. It’s hard-fought wisdom from the toughest years of parenting on record. This is Chapter 41: Six Strategies for Staying Calm When Your Teen is Freaking Out. Listen in. Let's take something off your plate! Create your Holiday To-Don't List. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Sco...
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Of all the essays I’ve written in this book, I think this is the one I’ve personally shared the most often with my personal friends. It’s hard-fought wisdom from the toughest years of parenting on record. This is Chapter 41: Six Strategies for Staying Calm When Your Teen is Freaking Out. Listen in. Let's take something off your plate! Create your Holiday To-Don't List. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Sco...
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The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
294 | Six Strategies for Staying Calm When Your Teen is Freaking Out: Ch 41 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
Of all the essays I’ve written in this book, I think this is the one I’ve personally shared the most often with my personal friends. It’s hard-fought wisdom from the toughest years of parenting on record. This is Chapter 41: Six Strategies for Staying Calm When Your Teen is Freaking Out. Listen in. Let's take something off your plate! Create your Holiday To-Don't List. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Sco...
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5 days ago
15 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
293 | My Vow to Stop Apologizing: Ch 40 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
Some people struggle to offer apologies. But I have the opposite problem: I apologize too often. That isn’t a humble brag, like, “I don’t know why, but I’m just soooo generous. I just loooooove giving away my money and my time to people." No. Apologizing too often for the wrong things is messed up. In this essay, I explain why. Listen in. All moms have a superpower. Yes, even you. What you may see as a flaw or a weakness is actually evidence of your unique design and reflects the hear...
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1 week ago
11 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
292 | When All You Have is a Gut Feeling: CH 39 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
Making decisions as a parent can be tricky. Often, we lack all the facts–either because our child is withholding them or because the child doesn’t have them either. Thankfully, God has all the facts, and He gives us His Holy Spirit to guide and direct us—in the form of a gut feeling. That’s what I’m talking about today. Listen in. All moms have a superpower. Yes, even you. What you may see as a flaw or a weakness is actually evidence of your unique design and reflects the heart of God. Take t...
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2 weeks ago
7 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
291 | What I Want My Teens to Know About Sexual Purity: CH 38 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
I grew up in the 70s and 80s where I never learned about sexual purity. Then, I started parenting in the late 90s on the tail end of the Purity Movement. Neither of those approaches worked well for me as a mom. Today I share what did. All moms have a superpower. Yes, even you. What you may see as a flaw or a weakness is actually evidence of your unique design and reflects the heart of God. Take this fun 5-minute quiz to discover your superpower and learn how it shapes the heart of your child....
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3 weeks ago
6 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
290 | How to Help Your Child Survive Middle School: CH 37 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
For me, middle school was the most challenging season of parenting, hands down. It wasn’t all bad, but it was tricky and confusing. If you have a middle school student, this essay alone is worth the price of admission. Today, I offer you literally everything I know about parenting through this short season. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance
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1 month ago
21 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
288 | A Parenting Pep Talk. To Me, From Me. But Also, To You: Ch 35 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
For many of you, parenting through the middle school and teenage years is the most challenging season of all. If you were sitting across the table from me in the midst of an exhausting season with your teen, this is what I’d say to you. This is Chapter 35: A Parenting Pep Talk. To Me, From Me. But Also, To You. Listen in. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance
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1 month ago
13 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
289 | Diaries of a Facebook Deactivation Circa 2014 : Ch 36 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
If you know me at all, you're already aware that I have a complicated relationship with social media. What you may NOT know is that this complication began almost immediately after I joined back in 2008. And I’ve been writing about social media and its effect on me since that time. This is an essay I wrote 11 years ago after a 20-day Facebook break. Is it time for YOU to break up with social media? Take the quiz and find out. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
287 | What I Learned Last Year, Vol. 1: Ch 34 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
Each year in January, I compile a list called “What I Learned Last Year.” I include several of these lists in this book because they mark changes I made in my parenting, my marriage, and my health. This was written at the end of 2013--a doozy of a year (yes, I just used the word "doozy"), when I learned so much about everything. This is Chapter 34: What I Learned Last Year, Vol 1. Listen in. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
286 | I Had a Dream: Ch 33 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
If you’re listening in real time, it’s the end of September. But the essay I’m reading today is all about the craziness that is May. No matter what time of year, if you’re finding yourself overwhelmed and double booked this is for you. Today, we begin Part Three: The Middle School and Teen Years. This is Chapter 33: I Had a Dream. Listen in. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance
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2 months ago
9 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
285 | Flip Flops in the Snow: Ch 32 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
I wrote this chapter when my kids were 10 and under. Today, that 10-year-old is now married, and the youngest child who was in my bed that morning is now in college. Let this serve as a brief reminder to dress for the season you’re in, because the seasons will change. This is Chapter 32: Flip Flops in the Snow. Listen in. This concludes Part Two: The Elementary School Years. Tune in next week as we begin Part Three: The Middle School and Teen Years. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And O...
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2 months ago
6 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
284 | Dear Mom, THANK YOU: Ch 31 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
This is a short and sweet note of thanks to every mom out there who has already had a full day, and it’s only 7:30 am. This is Chapter 31: Dear Mom, Thank You. Listen in. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance
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2 months ago
3 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
283 | Why You Must Not Obey The Rules: Ch 30 of Mom, You're Amazing! and Other Things I Want to Tell You
This is for all you creative mamas out there. If you’ve ever faced disapproval, indifference, or outright rejection when sharing your art, I’ve got some encouragement for you. This is Chapter 30: Why You Must Not Obey the Rules. Listen in. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance
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2 months ago
8 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
282 | What to Do When You Wish You Would Have Handled Things Differently: Ch 29 of Mom, You're Amazing and Other Things I Want to Tell You
If you’ve ever had a really bad day, lost your cool, or wished you could rewind and start over, this chapter is for you. Not only do I offer a way to recover, but I also offer hope that your bad day (if handled well) will lead your kids to the feet of Jesus. This is Chapter 29: What to Do When You Wish You Would Have Handled Things Differently. Listen in. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on ...
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2 months ago
7 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
281 | Bringing Serenity Back: Ch 28 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
The chapter I’m reading today begins with a quote I had come across accidentally from John Ortberg and his conversation with Dallas Willard. This quote has since become a mantra for overly busy people everywhere. But for me, it helped me navigate the real-time tension I was feeling between pursuing a writing and speaking ministry while trying to take care of the three small children in our home. This is Chapter 28: Bringing Serenity Back. Listen in. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And O...
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3 months ago
9 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
280 | Confessions of a Real Mom: Ch 27 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
Some chapters of the book don’t lend themselves to reading aloud, but I’ll do my best here. This is a Facebook comment thread back when I was still on Facebook and Facebook was still fun. I hope this episode brings some laughter to your day. This is Chapter 27: Confessions of a Real Mom. Listen in. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance
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3 months ago
5 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
279 | Coffee With Mom Comes Full Circle: Ch 26 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want To Tell You
This is one of my favorite pieces I’ve ever written. The 10-year-old daughter I write about is now 26 and married. It’s a good thing I practice reading through these before I hit record, because I just bawled my eyes out, is what I’m saying, and I can’t promise you it won’t happen again. This is Chapter 26: Coffee With Mom Comes Full Circle. Listen in. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Bal...
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3 months ago
8 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
278 | Let's Review: A Lesson in Math and Truth, Ch 25 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
One of the most challenging tasks for me as a mom when my kids were in elementary school was helping them with their math homework. But as God often does, He took this struggle and used it as a life lesson for my relationship with Him. Listen in. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance
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3 months ago
7 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
277 | 8 Steps to a Great Start with Your Child's Teacher: Ch 24 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
Just in time for school start, my best tips for starting off the school year right with your child's teacher. Listen in. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance
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4 months ago
9 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
276 | Nine Random (and Funny) Thoughts: Ch 23 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
Sometimes the “other things I want to tell you” are random thoughts with absolutely no value except to make you laugh. This is one of those essays, appropriately entitled Nine Random Thoughts. This is Chapter 23 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You. Listen in. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance
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4 months ago
7 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
275 | What Happens When Moms Fall Into the Comparison Trap: Ch 22 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You
I have never met another woman who doesn’t struggle with comparison. And so, I tend to write about the comparison trap quite a bit. This is an essay I wrote about comparison in 2014, in the middle of one of the most challenging decades of parenting for me, when I had a 15-year-old, a 13-year-old, and an 8-year-old. Listen in. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Scoop on Balance
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4 months ago
13 minutes

The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus
Of all the essays I’ve written in this book, I think this is the one I’ve personally shared the most often with my personal friends. It’s hard-fought wisdom from the toughest years of parenting on record. This is Chapter 41: Six Strategies for Staying Calm When Your Teen is Freaking Out. Listen in. Let's take something off your plate! Create your Holiday To-Don't List. Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance Website: The Sco...