Creating the best preschool years, with Lindsey Mimnaugh of Treehouse Schoolhouse

Welcome to week 2 of this fall series focused on Most-asked-about Parenting topics. Today we tackle a hot topic in our culture which I think is incredibly important for parents to tune into. 

My guest, Rachel Gilson, has an amazing testimony (I cant wait or you to hear it!) From her background as an atheist and a lesbian, to being confronted with the reality of Jesus love for her (at Yale, no-less!) Rachels story is powerful. Now as a wife, Mom, and Christ-follower, Rachel is in a unique position to communicate Truth and love to this generation.  

I hope you can listen and consider sharing this episode with people in your lie. Find links to Rachels book and anything else we talk about in show notes at: www.monicaswanson.com/rachel-gilson 

show notes:www.monicaswanson.com/podcast 

Looking for new science or math homeschool curriculum? All my boys have usedDIVE/Shormann Math for Bible-based, short-but-thorough science and mathlessons, through the AP level! Your kids will love Dr. Shormanns short, well-put-together lessons, and Shormanns Algebra 1 and 2 classes will equip your kids for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT with over 200 practice qustions! Go to diveintomath.com to learn more! 

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To findpractical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visitwww.christianparenting.org 

This week we kick off a month + of most-requested parenting topics. Were going to cover some hard topics and some hot topics. Today we kick it all off with a topic important for every parent: Raising mentally strong kids! 

My guest, Lauren Gaines, has a background in school psychology and has taught at the University level. More recently Lauren began wearing the title of homeschool Mom.

In todays interview Lauren tells us about the cognitive triangle, how to help kids take captive their thoughts and the power of metacognition (thinking about what youre thinking about.) With relatable examples and ideas you can try at home, today (!) I think youll find a ton of practical help in this conversation! 

Find all of the links and show notes at: www.monicaswanson.com/lauren-gaines 

show notes:www.monicaswanson.com/podcast 

Looking for new science or math homeschool curriculum? All my boys have usedDIVE/Shormann Math for Bible-based, short-but-thorough science and mathlessons, through the AP level! Your kids will love Dr. Shormanns short, well-put-together lessons, and Shormanns Algebra 1 and 2 classes will equip your kids for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT with over 200 practice qustions! Go to diveintomath.com to learn more! 

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To findpractical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visitwww.christianparenting.org 

Welcome to part 4 of my September Womens Wellness Series. Today we get to talk about the common, yet often-confusing topics related to pelvic floor health! 

My good friend, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Sierra Rehrer, is with us to help us understand the various womens health issues related to the pelvic floor. She shares the most common pelvic floor problems, what we can do at home to strengthen the pelvic floor, and when it is time to see a doctor or physical therapist. 

Sierra has a strong background in womens health and a heart to educate and support women in every season. She has many resources available to help you with pelvic floor weakness, urge incontinence, and more. Sierra also has a son with Spina Bifida, and a heart to support families navigating life with disabilities. 

Find LOTS of links to resources and helpful content that Sierra is sharing at: www.monicaswanson.com/pelvic-floor 

All episode show notes:www.monicaswanson.com/podcast 

Looking for new science or math homeschool curriculum? All my boys have usedDIVE/Shormann Math for Bible-based, short-but-thorough science and mathlessons, through the AP level! Your kids will love Dr. Shormanns short, well-put-together lessons, and Shormanns Algebra 1 and 2 classes will equip your kids for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT with over 200 practice qustions! Go to diveintomath.com to learn more! 

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To findpractical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visitwww.christianparenting.org 

Welcome to part 3 of my September Womens Wellness Series. As we go through these topics, I am very aware that we are just scratching the surface, and I am already working on plans for more of these in the future!  

The topic of hormones alone could be a month-long series (if not more!) but I think this honest chat with my friend, Greta Eskridge, is a great start. Greta has had a long and challenging journey with hormones, from PMS to perimenopause. While her story may not offer a solution or specific remedies for everyones struggles, I believe that this girlfriend-style chat will open the door to more conversations ahead. Maybe even conversations between you and people in your life.  

If you resonate with Gretas story of painful emotions, extreme moods, or other hormonal symptoms that seem to be more than just PMS I encourage you to see a medical professional, talk to your spouse or a trusted friend, and ask God to help you find solutions. Find show notes to todays conversation at: www.monicaswanson.com/greta-hormones

show notes:www.monicaswanson.com/podcast 

Looking for new science or math homeschool curriculum? All my boys have usedDIVE/Shormann Math for Bible-based, short-but-thorough science and mathlessons, through the AP level! Your kids will love Dr. Shormanns short, well-put-together lessons, and Shormanns Algebra 1 and 2 classes will equip your kids for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT with over 200 practice qustions! Go to diveintomath.com to learn more! 

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To findpractical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visitwww.christianparenting.org 

In this, my most vulnerable episode to date, I share my personal journey overcoming obsessions with food, exercise, and the scale. Beginning with my background as a competitive gymnast, to typical teenage insecurities, to dieting and obsessing as a lifestyle, to laying it all down in surrender to the Lord, and the amazing (though very practical) path He led me to when everything changed!  (Including landing at my ideal weight without following any plan!)

Perhaps most importantly, I am convinced that what I share from my journey will be applicable to almost any hangup you might face. The lessons I learned and the freedom I found is available to anyone seeking. I pray it helps you (and please consider sharing this episode with people you care about!) 

This episode draws from my book, The Secret of Your Naturally Skinny Friends. Find out more by reading that book and sign up for my Womens Wellness email list to receive encouragement, freebies, and updates! 

Show notes for this episode can be found at: www.monicaswanson.com/my-journey 

Get my tiny little book here. 

Join my Womens Wellness email list HERE! (Note: A new freebie with: 5 Things I Did to Become Happy, Healthy, and Free will be sent to you when you sign up!) 

All show notes: www.monicaswanson.com/podcast 

Looking for new science or math homeschool curriculum? All my boys have used DIVE/Shormann Math for Bible-based, short-but-thorough science and math lessons, through AP level! Go todiveintomath.com to learn more! 

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit www.christianparenting.org