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The Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family185. I’m not tired! 9 calming activities our kids can choose for better sleepWe all know calming activities before bed is helpful. But sometimes our kids just aren’t ready for bed when it is bedtime. And they might need some extra time doing something that helps calm their body and minds.
Ashley and I have helped our kids find new calming activities over the years that match the season where the kids find themselves. There are so many options. And our kids each have those calming activities that without fail, work to help them each fall asleep.
In this episode you will...2024-04-2914 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family184. Why Your Kids Can’t Follow the Evening Routine You Made Them and 3 Ways to Fix it.So you’ve made your kids evening routines list and it’s amazing. It has all the things that your journaled about from episode #178 on there and they just haven’t quite been following it like you thought they would the last couple weeks. It’s time to pretty that thang up so today we are going to talk about 3 ways to make it more visually appealing to them and easier to follow so stick around!
Ashley and Roberta have both used various types of visual routines with their own kids over the years and have narr...2024-04-2517 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family180. Why a bedtime routine is actually self-care. The #1 Way I get better sleep.Many of us mama's get to the end of the day and flop into bed. But the things we do leading up to bed vary each and every day. The time we go to bed may be different each and every day.
In this episode Ashley and Roberta talk about what is part of their own bedtime routines. The things on their routines help them to both sleep better AND set their mornings up for success.
In this episode you will learn:
our bedtime routines change with the season of life we find ourselves in
...2024-04-1123 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family168. 5 routines you need to relieve stress and find peace at home5 must have routines for after the school day/work day. Have no idea where to start? Roberta and I want you to know that we are here to help! We can help coach you on all of these things! With a quick 25 minute call, we can focus on a me-time routine for you, a quick chore routine, or a night time routine. For the dinner and the cleaning routine, we can get you started with one call but will need more calls to get the entire routine worked out for you.
Wanna work with us to...2024-02-2938 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family162. The Secret to a Successful Shopping ListDo you ever find yourself going to the grocery store for just a few staple items (like milk) and leaving with what feels like half the grocery store?
In this episode, Ashley and Roberta chat about different ways they tackle their grocery list so they leave with only what they need.
Wanna work with us to feel more focused and efficient during your work day so you can feel more focused and present during your time at home?
Step 1: Sign up to be an insider with our weekly newsletter. Let’s ditch the Teacher Mama stress togeth...2024-02-0820 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family153. Overwhelmed by meal prep? 3 ways to delegate.Do you ever feel like you have to do it all? Like asking for help, and the quality of help we think we would get, is worse than the overwhelmed feeling of just doing it all yourself? Today Ashley and Roberta chat about 3 ways to delegate to make Meal Prep easier
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Step 1: Sign up to be an insider with our weekly newsletter. Let’s ditch...2024-01-0828 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family136. (Part 2) Before Work Routines to Live a More Balanced Life with Ashley AvilaToday we are interviewing Ashley Avila. She is a Registered Nurse who works part-time in the emergency department and full-time as a clinical educator for nursing students. In the last year, Ashley has started her own podcast called The Balanced Nurse and teaches nurses how to manage their time and create a healthy work-life balance so they can achieve their goals!
Today's episode is a back and forth convo between Ashley, Roberta and Ashley about how nurses and teachers can take control of their after and before work routines to have a more balanced and j...2023-11-0932 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family134. 3 After Work Rituals to Live a More Balanced Life with Ashley AvilaToday we are interviewing Ashley Avila. She is a Registered Nurse who works part-time in the emergency department and full-time as a clinical educator for nursing students. In the last year, Ashley has started her own podcast called The Balanced Nurse and teaches nurses how to manage their time and create a healthy work-life balance so they can achieve their goals!
Today's episode is a back and forth convo between Ashley, Roberta and Ashley about how nurses and teachers can take control of their after and before work routines to have a more balanced and j...2023-11-0227 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family126. Fueling Picky Eaters & Creating Focused Energy For Yourself in and Outside the ClassroomHey Teacher Mama, our guest today is Bethany Gettis. She is a highly dynamic Internationally known Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant and REAL Food Advocate. Bethany is focused on guiding busy, health-conscious parents to their optimum healthy lifestyle, through nutrition while creating a holistic balance. After all, she created her business Nutritious & Delicious because she believes a healthy family starts with a healthy parent.
You all know Roberta and I love talking about food for our kids and how to use fuel to care for our own bodies and for fuel so we are coming at y...2023-10-0541 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family123. Six ways to Focus in 5 Minutes or LessDistraction City during one of your preps again…oppp another code blue over the intercom- “Hey Mrs. Johnson, can I come in and work on this today”- teacher bestie popping in again- behaviors leaving your brain feeling super frazzled and completely fried?
Y’all! Enough is enough right!? I’ve been here, multiple times- I GET IT! But it is super important that you start to take control of this so you can leave the work at work, focus and be efficient during your preps and stop thinking about school when you go home at night!2023-09-2527 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family122. How can a simple routine change your mindset?Today Ashley and I are each going to talk about the one thing we are working on right now and how personal development is helping us learn and grow in that area. Throughout our stories you will hear tips and tricks you will be able to use to help you in your own personal development journey with whatever it is you want to learn or change.
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2023-09-2125 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family119. Loss of Faith? Use My Recent Experience to Refocus.Hi Teacher Mama! Ashley here. If you are listening to this episode today, maybe you’ve never really been involved in anything Faith related or you have but you’ve had a bad experience and kind of gave up on that Faith. Maybe you are neither and are sitting pretty good faith wise right now. Well, this episode is for all of you. I had a major download on Sunday after a very frustrating experience at a new church and I wanted to share because this is not the first time this has happened to me. I figured, if this...2023-09-1125 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family117. Do You Crave Joy? 1 Simple Idea to Start Satisfying this NeedI was messing around with my smart watch the other day and ended up doing something that has since brought me so much joy and as a weird side effect also helped me declutter. What in the world did I do? Stick around to find out. ~Roberta
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Connect with us and a supportive community of other Teacher Mamas who get it through our FREE Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/ti...2023-09-0409 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family98. Struggling with your kid’s routines this summer? 3 things to do to make your days more efficient and successful!Struggling with your kid’s routines this summer? 3 things to do to make your days more efficient and successful!
Are you the mom who is like, OMG I’m gonna do so many fun things with my kiddos this summer. I’m gonna be that pinterest mom who does all these craft projects and science experiments and we are just gonna be learning and doing amazing things all day long!? Yea that was me (Ashley) too last summer. I had so many grand plans that were squashed because I wasn’t intentional with our days. Listen in to hear...2023-06-2617 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family94. 3 questions to ask before thinking about leaving teachingAre you more exhausted than you have ever been?
Listen to this follow up episode from #91 - "Is it time to leave teaching?". Aside from asking God what to do, Ashley gives you three journaling questions to think about implementing into this summer and your next school year if you're truly not ready to leave but just really feeling that end of year exhaustion.
We know this was a hard year- possibly the hardest year you've ever had, but leaving is not your only choice if you're not ready. Let's get that...2023-06-1214 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 91 - Is it Time to Leave Teaching?Is it time to leave teaching?
Inside today's episode Ashley gives some tips for Christian Teacher Mamas to use as they grapple with this very question.
Send us an email with any questions or takeaways: theteachermamaspodcast@gmail.com
2023-06-0723 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family92. Not sure what to read next? Top 3 Best PD Books for YouAre you looking for your next good read?
Are you looking for a book that will enhance your life?
Look no further, today Roberta talks about her top 3 favorite personal development books. These are the books that have most impacted her life, and she knows they will positively impact yours as well.
send us an email at theteachermamaspodcast@gmail.com
2023-06-0517 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family91. Is it time to leave teaching?Is it time to leave teaching?
Inside today's episode Ashley gives some tips for Christian Teacher Mamas to use as they grapple with this very question.
Send us an email with any questions or takeaways: theteachermamaspodcast@gmail.com
2023-06-0123 min
The Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 86: Live by Design, not Default with Kate HouseY’all I am beyond excited to have Kate House, from the Live by Design podcast with us today. Kate’s mission is to live by design and not by default. Roberta is a member of Kate’s Live By Design Collective membership, where they put into practice living by design. Today we talk with Kate about how to navigate being a working mama, how to live by design, and how habits fit into living by design.
Contact Details for Kate:
www.mskatehouse.com
The Live By Design Podcast
@mskateh...2023-04-2745 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 85: Foods That Make Us Feel GoodEpisode 85: Foods That Make Us Feel Good
I always feel fantastic and energized after eating an
apple! 🍎 Ashley is currently loving popcorn as it is one of the
things she has been able to indulge in, and still feel
great! 🍿
So what is something you eat that makes you feel
great? And why do we care?
2023-04-2044 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyRe-Release - Our Top 5 Gratitude PracticesThis week on our IG we focused on gratitude. It is both an easy and sometimes challenging place to start improving our mindsets and help us feel more joy and fulfillment in our lives. We compiled our top 5 gratitude practices and Roberta released this episode back in November of 2022. It felt so relevant to what we are discussing over on our IG page that we thought we would release the episode again.
IG @theteachermamaspodcast https://www.instagram.com/theteachermamaspodcast/
Resources mentioned in the episode
- Gratitude Journal: https://www.ama...2023-04-0616 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 79 -8 Ways to Say NOToday we talk about our thoughts on 8 different ways to say “no” without necessarily just outright saying NO. The 8 different strategies come from the book “Essentialism” by Greg McKeown. So, in today’s Book Talk episode, we talk about the 8 different ways discussed in the book and different examples of how we have used some of the strategies ourselves.
https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382
Use an awkward pause
Use a “no, but”
“let me check my calendar and get back to you”
Use an email autoresponder
Use the “yes, what should I reprioritize” method.
Use a bit of humor.
Use the “...2023-03-0242 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 78: The what? In the classroom?We are beyond excited for you to hear our conversation with Morgan Lyons. She built a company called Growing Beyond the Books where she focuses on offering Administrators and teachers PD that doesn’t have to do with their content area.
Ashley and Roberta are both obsessed with the tool Morgan talks with us about today. She is talking to us today about how to use the enneagram in the classroom and for admin- using it to lead. Enneagram?? What in the world is that? You are in the right place, friend!
Come listen and lea...2023-02-2346 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 76: Tapping to Release PainHow can tapping help to release pain? Ashley and Roberta chat about how they have both used EFT tapping to release their own specific physical and emotional pain. We also chat about how to find a tapping script that is exactly what you need.
https://www.thetappingsolution.com/ (they have a website, youtube channel, and free (with paid option) app in both android and apple app stores.
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2023-02-0917 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 75: Gut Health with Kelly BluthAshley met Kelly because of the Empower Her Live event back in October. Kelly is a teacher and also a certified holistic nutritionist. We are so excited to talk to her today about nutrition and gut health. Specifically for teachers and how starting (surprisingly) doesn't start with changing our food habits.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly_bluth/
Kelly's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listening-to-your-gut/id1571543542
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/385487936132272
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/kelly-b-holistic-wellness/home2023-02-0235 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 74: Bad Mood MondayEver get into a bad mood or a funk on a Monday (or really any day of the week)? Ashley talks through her bad mood Monday and what she did to get out of that funk.
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2023-01-2611 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 71 -About Our Free WebinarAre you new to the podcast? Today's episode is a great getting to know us episode.
Today we are talking about a free webinar we are hosting on January 12th, and why it is so near and dear to our hearts.
Webinar Sign Up https://subscribepage.io/jEXjMR
2023-01-0515 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 70: Parent SidekickToday, we are chatting with parenting coach and teacher advocate Travis Greenlee. He is doing for parents what we are doing for teachers so we are so excited to see what he has to say about self care for parents and why it’s so prevalent in our parenting world
Interested parties can direct all inquiries to travis@parentsidekick.com via parentsidekick.com
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2022-12-291h 13The Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 69: Happy HolidaysToday's episode is short and sweet. We hope you are having a fantastic Holiday break! We'll be back next week with full length episodes.
2022-12-2203 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 68: 5 Tips as You Enter Holiday BreaksEpisode 68: 5 Tips as You Enter Holiday Breaks
Today Ashley and I are going to give our top 5 tips for how to prepare for a longer holiday break. These tips are worded specifically for teachers, but you could adapt these tips to whatever field you are in.
Episodes Referenced in the Episode
Episode 16: Boundaries and the Holidays https://open.spotify.com/episode/3QjEuK1kwNFIdwt4qxdNPj?si=a7a6de8aa0d248ea
Episode 17: Self-Care and the Holiday https://open.spotify.com/episode/1EJjMakeCT3o5yFQVEMBLA?si=4cc4114152e54b0c
Episode 53: 7 types of res...2022-12-1528 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 67- Education ReframedToday, we are chatting with Jessica Wakula from Education Reframed.
She has worn many hats in her career from 1st, 4th and 5th grade teacher to a supervisor of curriculum and instruction to admin. She now hosts workshops for teachers who are needing more of a family/work life balance which she has found is her calling in life- listening to teachers needs and helping them through it.
We are so excited for you to hear our conversation today as she has a wealth of experience helping teachers through their stuff so they can...2022-12-081h 00The Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 66 - OurTop 5 Gratitude PracticesThe title says it all. :-)
Resources
- Gratitude Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Gratitude-Journal-Communicate-Creative-Keepsakes/dp/0785839607
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2022-12-0116 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 65 - Happy Gratitude DayEpisode 65 - Happy Gratitude Day!
Today we are taking just a quick moment to speak some gratitude. We hope your day and holiday break (if you are in the US) is treating you well and you find time for rest.
Related Episodes
Episode 26: Strategies to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2yM8DQIciCD0KuEgQerlH9?si=t9gUkQ84R6CwsrWDdVXVWA
Episode 27: (Part 2) Strategies to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hsg4UjGiE0SgecLTTMLrU?si=9c8b4177b01d4210 2022-11-2405 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 64: (Part 2) Gentle and Conscious Parenting with KJEpisode 64: (Part 2) Gentle and Conscious Parenting with KJ
Today is our second part of a conversation with KJ.. She is a conscious/gentle parenting expert on her own parenting journey. Today we focus on Gentle Parenting and talk about what a “Time-in” can look like. KJ is a wealth of helpful and useful knowledge. After you listen to today’s episode make sure to go follow her on Instagram for regular videos and posts of parenting inspiration and motivation. Ashley and Roberta have both found great value in KJ’s content.
If you have ever...2022-11-1735 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 63: Gentle and Conscious Parenting with KJEpisode 63: (Interview) Gentle and Conscious Parenting with KJ
Today, we are so excited to chat with KJ. She is a conscious/gentle parenting expert on her own parenting journey. Ashley has been following her for a while because she needed some parenting help of her own dealing with tantrums from her children and KJ has been such a light when Ashley is having a hard time!
If you have ever wondered what conscious parenting or gentle parenting is - this is the episode for you!
KJ
IG @gentlehealingmom https...2022-11-1028 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 62: (Interview) Bitesize_kitcat Bitesize Educational ResourcesShow Notes
Episode 62: (Interview) Bitesize_kitcat bitesize educational resources
Today, we are excited to chat with Catherine. Catherine teaches Arts and Humanities to Pre-k through 5th grade students and we wanted to bring her on because the work she is doing in the classroom is so unique, powerful, and fun! But we also wanted to chat with her because of the way she uses what she preaches about Mindfulness practices herself.
Catherine uses project based learning and 21st century skills through arts and humanities. For example, listen to learn more about st...2022-11-0342 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 61: (Interview) Movement for Mindful Classrooms with Candice BryantShow Notes
Episode 61: (Interview) Movement for Mindful Classrooms with Candice Bryant
Today, we are excited to chat with Candice Bryant. Candice is in her 17th year of teaching. She is a wife, a mother, and a huge fan of survivor.
Candice is currently a 3rd grade teacher and the creator of the Movement for Mindful Classrooms. Zander and I have been doing the video “Movement for Good Mornings” and we absolutely love it and can’t wait for all of you to hear from Candice and go check out her video...2022-10-2737 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 60: A Strategy to help with Focus & ProcrastinationShow Notes
Episode 60: A Strategy to help with focus and procrastination - 1 Simple Thing Series
Today we have another 1 simple thing episode. We are going to talk about the Pomodoro Technique. This is a technique I learned way back in college as I was struggling with taking far too long getting things done, when procrastination was a big problem, and I had very real deadlines as I was taking over a full credit load and working three part-time jobs.
FLOW - Focus and pomodoro timer: https://flowapp.info/
D...2022-10-2014 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 59: Calm Down Baskets - 1 Simple Thing SeriesShow Notes
Episode 59: Calm Down Baskets - 1 Simple Thing Series
Today we are continuing our “1 simple thing” series with talking about a calm down basket or box. Both of us have calm down baskets in our homes, and it could easily be transferred into the classroom (perhaps more easily into elementary classrooms).
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2022-10-1317 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 58: When they Just won’t Breathe Through It - 1 Simple Thing SeriesShow Notes
Episode 58: When they Just won’t Breathe Through It - 1 Simple Thing Series
We know that taking intentional breaths during heightened emotions is helpful. But what are we supposed to do when our kids just won’t breathe!? There are a few tried and true strategies, but today we are going to talk about 1 strategy Ashley used (and worked) with her kids.
Resources
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Sign up for our weekly newsletter h...2022-10-0618 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 57: A Journal Prompt to Move Through Your Day with Ease - 1 Simple Thing SeriesEpisode 57: A Journal Prompt to Move Through Your Day with Ease - 1 Simple Thing Series
We are continuing our 1 simple thing series! Today we want to talk about a journaling prompt that will help you move forward with ease. We spend, as a human race, a lot of time thinking about the things that don’t go well, on the type of people we aren’t, comparing ourselves to others, and even comparing our current self to our past selves.
How about instead we think about who we want to be. Who do y...2022-09-2915 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 56: Mommy and Me Time - 1 Simple Thing SeriesThis episode is all about one simple thing to start having less behaviors and more structured, quality, joy filled time with your kids.
Ashley and Roberta talk about how mommy and me time has been a game changer in their households over the last couple months.
When our kids' emotional love tank isn't full, behaviors start to arise which makes it even harder for connection. Start minimizing these by building up that relationship with your own kiddos by having 10-15 minutes of quality 1:1 time with them in the morning or when yo...2022-09-2223 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 55: Our Top 5 Tips for PrepShow Notes
Episode 55: Top 5 Tips for Prep
Prep times for teachers go by in a blink, and often get interrupted. We want to help you protect your precious time to prepare for your students, grade, and go to the bathroom. This episode talks about our top 5 tips for having a productive and protected prep time.
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Instagram Handle : @theteachermamaspodcast https://www.i...2022-09-1530 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 54: Roberta’s Top 4 AppsShow Notes
Episode 54: Roberta’s top 4 apps
Today Roberta flies solo as she discusses the top 4 apps she uses daily on her phone/devices. With back to school season upon us, it is nice to have clean and organized homes and classrooms. But what about our phones? This is the perfect time to go through each app and delete the ones you don’t use or no longer need.
Do you have any go-to apps that you use on a regular basis to help you stay organized? Drop us a DM or an...2022-09-0814 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 53: 7 Types of Rest - Are you actually resting?Show Notes
Episode 53: 7 Types of Rest - Are you actually resting?
There are different kinds of rest! 7 in fact. Rest doesn’t just mean sleep. Of course sleep is important and a necessary type of rest. BUT we need these other 6 types of rest as well. Have you ever felt that afternoon slump? This episode is for you!
Are you wishing your kids could be more independent when getting ready for school or getting ready for bed at night? Check out our quick and simple Dream Routine for Kids self...2022-09-0122 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 52- Back to School - Getting Ourselves ReadyEpisode 52 - Back to School - Getting Ourselves Ready
Show Notes
Happy back to school season! This week Ashley and Roberta chat all about how to get ourselves ready for back to school. Maybe you have already started school, don’t worry, this can apply to you on your downtime or a weekend. We talk about some journal prompts and various ways to make the most out of workshop week.
Episode 41: Simple Systems with Alexis Grecco https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-teacher-mama-s-podcast/id1580838349?i=1000566621334
If you haven’...2022-08-2531 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family51. Prepping our Home for Back to SchoolEpisode 51: Back to School: Prepping our Homes
Preparing my home for back to school is one of those things that gives me so much Peace and feelings of calm. When the house is organized that means it is clean when I leave for the day. When the house is prepped for backpacks, and papers, and homework, and all the things school related our days flow much better because we all know where our things belong.
Resources
Patreon : To become a patron of our show click here https://www.patreon.com/th...2022-08-1829 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 50 - 1 Year Anniversary/Meal Plan for Back to School Today we are celebrating our 1 Year Anniversary of the Podcast! The Teacher Mama’s Podcast started exactly one year ago today, August 11th 2021. We are so proud of how much we have learned and beyond proud of our devotion to consistency. We have had at least one episode release each week since we have started. To be entered into our drawing - please enter the drawing (detailed in this episode) by Wednesday afternoon (August 17th 2022).
Today’s episode isn’t just a celebration - it is also a second part to a conversation about back to school...2022-08-0946 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 49: How to Prep our Kids for Back to SchoolShow Notes
Today’s episode is all about how to think of all of the logistics to make sure our kids are ready for back to school.
For more on getting routines set up for back to school go check out our Dream Routines for Kids mini-course. It is short, sweet, to the point, and super helpful. https://theteachermamascourses.thinkific.com/courses/dream-routine-for-kids
Resources
Patreon : To become a patron of our show click here https://www.patreon.com/theteachermamaspodcast
Dream Routine for Kids mini-course : https://theteachermamascourses.thinkifi...2022-08-0436 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 48: Interview with Elizabeth Peterson Part 2 (Teacher Self-Care)Show Notes
This is the second part of our conversation with Elizabeth Peterson. If you didn’t hear last week's episode - go check out Episode 46 ASAP. Today we talk all about Teacher Self-Care and how we can use creativity to take care of ourselves.
Elizabeth is an arts integration specialist with degrees in Education, Music, Arts, Leadership and Learning. She is in her 23rd year of teaching and 15th year of hosting workshops, retreats and online courses in arts integration and Social-Emotional Learning.
We can’t wait for you to...2022-07-2841 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 47: Teaching Skills VS Managing Behavior with Dr. Sarah AllenShow Notes
Today Ashley and Roberta had the privilege to sit down and have a conversation with Dr. Sarah Allen. We discuss parenting and teaching and how to teach our kids the skills they need instead of managing behavior.
Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Dr.Sarah Allen translates applied brain science to the classroom and everyday life. She helps busy moms and schools efficiently and effectively learn to look at kids as little brains so they raise happy, connected, successful humans, building their brains without losing their minds!
Dr. Sarah is a mom, parent and...2022-07-2658 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 46: Interview with Elizabeth Peterson Part 1 (Creative social-emotional learning)Show Notes
Today we start a two-part series chatting with Elizabeth Peterson. Today we talk all about how to integrate the arts into our classrooms whether that is an elementary classroom or a high school teacher teaching shop (like Ashley).
Elizabeth is an arts integration specialist with degrees in Education, Music, Arts, Leadership and Learning. She is in her 23rd year of teaching and 15th year of hosting workshops, retreats and online courses in arts integration and Social-Emotional Learning.
We can’t wait for you to listen to today’s episo...2022-07-2141 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 45: Intent Behind BehaviorHave you ever stopped to think about the reason behind whatever it is you are doing? For example: why might you sit down to watch TV? Is it because it brings you joy? Is it because you are bored? Is it because it is a habit to do so after supper? The reason behind what we are doing matters. Are we doing it to take care of ourselves and others; or are we doing it to suppress our emotions and push away the events of the day?
Take a listen to this short and juicy ep...2022-07-1419 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 44: (interview) The Emoji Master talks Self-Care in the ClassroomShow Notes
We got to sit with School Psychologist, Maggie Lakebrink known by students as the “emoji master”. We are beyond excited to share this interview with Maggie where we talked about self-care and how that means something different for each person. We also talked about how students and teachers have become more reactive and stressed; and some strategies we can use to help ourselves and our students learn to cope and thrive.
Resources
Follow Maggie Lakebrink on IG: theemojimaster
Patreon : To become a patron of our show click here
Waitlist for Dream Ro...2022-07-0747 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 43: (interview) Interview with Twisted Teachers PodcastWe are super excited to be interviewing Jen and Kim today. They are the co-hosts of the Twisted Teachers podcast. We found them on instagram and thought they would be great to talk about topics from self-care to boundaries and how that plays into job decision choices.
Are you ready to get rid of stress and repel burnout? The first round of *This R.E.P.P.E.L.S Burnout Course* closes enrollment soon! Final day to register is July 1st! Click here to learn more and register! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l...2022-06-3052 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 42: (Parents/Teachers) Summer SchedulesShow notes:
As the seasons change, so do our routines and schedules. Summer is in full swing and we should not feel guilty about our daily routines getting switched up either.
Roberta and Ashley are talking about what has changed with their daily routines as they are both home with their kids during the day.
Ashley touches on how her son's ADHD tendencies have changed the way she structures their routine charts to keep him more on track.
And they both talk about how the...2022-06-2323 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 41 (Interview) Alexis Greco: Simple Systems and Finding Rhythm not BalanceShow Notes
Today we are talking with Alexis Greco, the systems queen! She is the creator of the Rhythmic Home which helps entrepreneur moms create a systematic rhythm for their lives instead of trying to balance everything equally (which is basically impossible with the way she explains it!)
In this episode, we are weaving in the rhythmic home with teacher parents by talking about:
1) How to slow down to speed up and find what's truly important to you.
2) How to move from a 9 month teacher sch...2022-06-1647 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 40: (Parents/Teachers) Calm Down Strategies Part 2Show Notes
Welcome to episode 40! Today is the second part of the conversation all about calm down strategies. We are talking about various strategies to help kids (and maybe ourselves too) calm down. This episode has great information for parents, caregivers, and teachers.
If you haven’t already - go join our newsletter. The newsletter has the show notes for our Thursday podcast episode as well as some helpful tips for moms and teachers. We have 3 self-care tips for adults, 2 self-care tips for kids, and 1 thing we are grateful for. Each week we woul...2022-06-0943 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 39: (Parents/Teachers) Calm Down StrategiesWelcome to episode 39! Today we are talking about various strategies to help kids (and maybe ourselves too) calm down. This episode has great information for parents, caregivers, and teachers.
If you haven’t already - go join our newsletter. The newsletter has the show notes for our Thursday podcast episode as well as some helpful tips for moms and teachers. We have 3 self-care tips for adults, 2 self-care tips for kids, and 1 thing we are grateful for. Each week we would love for you to hit reply and tell us something you are grateful for too! It...2022-06-0226 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 38: (Parents/Teachers) Let Them FailShow Notes
This episode is all about why it is important to let our kids “fail” and struggle, instead of automatically stepping in thinking we are helping them. Kids learn so much through productive struggle. Be there to guide them, sympathize with them, and help them when needed. But it is so important to make sure not to cross over the line from helping to doing and taking over.
Kids learn so many great life skills when they are taught it is okay to struggle. Not everything is easy. And when we try someth...2022-05-2642 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 37 - (Teachers) Happy Belated Teacher AppreciationShow Notes
** First off ** Today is the very last day to order the Dream Routine for Kids. The course helps parents/caregivers create morning and evening routines with their kids - for their kids. These are not one-size-fits-all routines. We help you create routines that are specific to your family. The routine you make will help make everyone feel less stressed and more prepared heading into the day.
Head on over to the website to check it out! Click Here
** Most Importantly ** Thank you teachers! You are greatly appreciated whether you are...2022-05-1915 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 36: (Parents) A Life Change just might demand a routine changeShow Notes
Welcome to Episode 35! Today Ashley will be interviewing Roberta (and Izzy) about the big life change in their lives and how they have adapted their routines to make this new season of life easier.
Recently co-creating The Dream Routine for Kids online course helped Roberta and her family navigate the life change and help their daughter make sure she is still getting enough sleep and is also ready each day for the early school bus. And most importantly - they did this with no stress.
Res...2022-05-1228 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 35 (Teachers/Parents) Interview with Worldmind Nature School Creator Megan PattersonShow Notes
Outdoor classrooms!? What!?
Today, we chatted with Ashley's good friend Megan Patterson. They met while working in Alaska but something happened while up there that shortened her stay which was a beautiful blessing. Because of this; she established an outdoor based early childhood-8th grade school she has worked so hard to create!
Megan talks all about her struggles in this journey, the challenges and the beauty that it has created for her son and all the twice-exceptional and neurodiverse children in her area.
Not sure...2022-05-0548 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyREPOST (Parents) Evening Routines for TeensShow Notes
This episode focuses on evening or bedtime routines for teens. We discuss various ways to make bedtime and evening less stressful for everyone and set the family up for success the following day.
We navigate things like how much sleep your teen actually needs, things that happen during the day and right before bed that may be preventing them from getting the sleep they need and some positive and easy choices for them to implement to start bedtime outright!
Resources
Patreon : To become a patron of our show cl...2022-04-2824 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyREPOST (Parents) Evening Routines for KidsThis throwback episode focuses on evening or bedtime routines for kids. We discuss various ways to make bedtime less stressful for everyone and set the family up for success the following day.
Take a listen to find out how Roberta compares her kids to iPads.
Resources
Patreon : To become a patron of our show click here
Dream Routine for Kids mini-course : Click here
Instagram Handle : @theteachermamaspodcast
Rate/Review on Podbean: Click Here
“The No-Cry Sleep Solution” by Elizabeth Pantley
2022-04-2120 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 34: (Parents/Teachers) A Short VisualizationToday is a solo episode with me, Roberta. I go through a visualization I’ve been doing, and talk about how I’ve been thinking and reflecting upon that visual in regards to life.
We are launching a brand new product! The Dream Routine for Kids: A step by step guide to creating a less stressful morning and evening with your kids. Join the waitlist so you are the first to know when the product launches, spots will be limited.
Resources
Patreon : To become a patron of our show : Click Here
...2022-04-1411 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 33 - (Update) BIG NEWS!!This is the FIRST episode we are recording side by side! Normally we record in our own homes, miles apart, after our kids are in bed. Not today! We had so much fun recording this episode. We hope you enjoy listening just as much as we did making it.
A HUGE thank you to everyone who has listened to the show! We have hit 1000 downloads. We are blown away and look forward to 1000 more.
Patreon - To become a patron of our show Click Here
Watch our IG...2022-04-0724 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 32: (teacher) Stop Playing the VictimAre you feeling stuck on the complain train and not sure how to get off it?
Are you sick of playing the victim and not sure which action steps to start getting yourself out of that funk!?
Come listen to today's episode where Ashley is talking solo about how to start listening to your body in stressful situations, figuring out what action steps you can do to start making the situation better and how to start small.
She also talks a bit about admin support and how that m...2022-03-3127 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 31: (Kids/Parents/Teachers) Kids H20 and Bathroom BreaksWe are talking all about water and KIDS/TEENS today! We specifically talk about bathroom usage at school and how to still remain hydrated.
Last week we focused on teachers because it seems to us teachers say things like, “I can’t get my water in because, you know, I have to teach.” So go check out that episode by clicking here.
Today we are going to talk about how you can help your kids get their water in during the day.
How do you talk to your kids (students o...2022-03-2415 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 30 - (Teachers) Water: NOT everywhere if your NOT intentionalWe are talking all about water today! We want to focus on teachers because it seems to us teachers say things like, “I can’t get my water in because, you know, I have to teach.” So we are going to talk about how you can get your water in during the day, why water is so important for us, some easy ways to get it in, how much water we should be getting in in a day, and what other things you can be doing besides just drinking straight up water.
Join us next week when we tal...2022-03-1728 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 29:(Update) Goals and Updates for MarchIn this episode, Ashley and Roberta update each other on their goals from February and discuss what they plan to work on during the month of March.
Resources:
The Tapping Solution
Books by Amy B. Scher
SAD Episodes Part 1 and Part 2
2022-03-1023 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 28 (interview) Interview with Kaisa Tabor! Alaska Story and Teacher Self-CareEpisode 28: (Interview) Interview with Kaisa Tabor! Alaska Story and Teacher Self-Care
Welcome to our second interview with one of Ashley’s best friends from Alaska! What a treat it was to interview Kaisa! Kaisa taught in Alaska for 5 years in a small village. Her experiences in Alaska have been valuable in continuing to teach now in the lower 48 states. She now teaches in Arizona. She teaches high school English and English as a Second Language. She now teaches in a district that has about 50% of the population coming from Spanish speaking families. We talk about the...2022-03-031h 02The Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 27: (PART 2) Strategies to combat Seasonal Affective DisorderToday's episode is Part 2 of a 2-part episode where Ashley and Roberta discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the strategies they use to combat the symptoms.
Sun Light Lamp Recommendations:
https://www.sunbox.com/
Mood Enhancing Light
Other Resources:
Here is a great article from the MAYO CLINIC on SAD.
Follow us on Instagram (IG) for more inspiration and tips on healthy living for Teacher Mamas and their entire family. Take a quick 5-15 second screenshot of the episode to share on IG and tag...2022-02-2436 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 26: (Parents&Teachers) Strategies to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Seasonal Affective Disorder is depression symptoms that happen around the same time every year - like winter! Here in Minnesota it has been dark more than light for the past few months. AND these past few weeks have mostly been temperatures below zero! This can make it hard to get sunlight and get outside - thus possibly causing SAD symptoms.
Ashley and Roberta talk about some strategies they have tried and used to combat SAD symptoms in this two-part episode! Look for part 2 next week!
If you are looking for more infor...2022-02-1732 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 25: (Interview) Our First Interview! With Teacher Becky KevernWe have such a fun episode for you today with our very first interview!
Ashley met Becky Kevern when they were both teaching in Alaska. We ask Becky all about her experiences teaching there, and how it compares to working in the lower 48 states. Because we are a self-care podcast, we also talk a lot about self-care. How does she fit self-care into her day/week? How does self-care and emotional health play a role in her teaching? How has the different kinds of trauma that she and her students have gone through play a huge part...2022-02-1047 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 24 - (Update) February Goals Update with a few rantsRoberta and Ashley thought it would be fun to chat about how their most recent goals have been going for themselves. They did this not only to help hold themselves accountable; but also, to give you some good ideas for your own life and to let you know you're not alone. Accomplishing your goals doesn't always quite happen within the timeline you wished it would.
Their conversation ended up being more than they though it would as they go off into some amazing tangents on veggies and PERIODS...WHAT!? Yup, you read correctly! Come take a l...2022-02-0336 min
The Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 23: (Parent/Teacher) Special Birthday EpisodeToday’s episode is very special. This solo episode, with me - Roberta - is talking all about birthdays. Ashley and I both have a lot of family birthdays recently and coming up. My own birthday included. And we thought it would be so fun to take some time to talk about ways we have celebrated birthdays with our kids, students, and ourselves as adults.
2022-01-2729 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 22: (Teacher) How to ’self-care’ during the school day.
In this episode Ashley talks strategies to use during the school day or at home to help combat stress. She gives specific tips for you to use between classes, during prep, before/after school or to add to your morning and night time routine. Self Care shouldn't only happen once or twice in a day, so listen in to see how you can easily incorporate it into those 1-2 minute pockets of time!
Start small and stay consistent, this is how healthy habits will get formed.
What do you do for self-care? Let...2022-01-201h 02The Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 21: (Parent/Teacher) Everyone Loves ChoicesIn this episode; Ashley and Roberta are talking more in depth about the choices we can give our kids or our students that help make our lives easier and all the while making their learning more authentic and giving them a chance for some autonomy and control.
Let's face it, we all love to have some level of control or choice in our lives, kids and teens are no different.
Links:
Gratitude Episode: Click Here
2022-01-1345 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family20. (Parent/Teacher) Frustrated with Inefficiency and Being Unfocused This Last Year? How Making SMART Goals can Help!.We have hit 20 episodes!!!!! We are so excited!
So you've checked out last week's episode and are wondering what yo do with it!?
Ok even if you haven't checked it (although, I suggest you do;) you will get a lot out of this SMART goal episode!
New year, new goals right!? So why not make them goals that you can actually be successful at!?
Let's make them SPECIFIC by asking what, why, who, where and which. Let's make them Measurable by asking how. Let's make them achievable by asking how you can...2022-01-0648 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family19. (Parent/Teacher) Our #1 Secret to Time Management Throughout the Year and a Step by Step on How to Do it!Have you ever done a calendar audit for the new year? Have no idea what we're talking about? You NEED to listen to this episode because we've got some great tips for reflecting on the past year so you can make this year even better! Stick around to the end to hear Roberta's amazing idea to start incorporating into your audit as well.
The questions you ask yourself while doing your calendar audit:
1)What was it that I did during this month that was a good use of my time, money or energy?2021-12-3040 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family18. (Teacher) Kids Say the Darndest Things in The Classroom. The #1 Way to Work on Your Students Mindset.Ashley talks solo in this episode about a few good in service trainings she has had that have helped her in the classroom. She also brushes on a program they are doing in school now that isn't going so well and how she has created a bell ringer incorporating all of the good stuff from these trainings to start each class period out on a good note.
There is a secret ingredient all three of these programs, you'll have to listen in to find out how it can be used in the classroom and in the h...2021-12-2330 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family17. (Teacher) If Your Sick of Your Mindset and Emotional Health Declining During the Holiday’s, it’s Time to Start Taking Better Care of YOU so You Can Thrive in This Season.Today's Episode is all about how to stay calm, present, and joyful during the holiday season!
Episode on Journaling
Episode on Silence
Episodes on Morning and Evening Routines
Episode 14 on Gratitude Practice
Brene Brown - The Gifts of Imperfection
“If you're someone that feels stressed every holiday season reflecting upon your past holiday seasons and trying to figure out why you are feeling that stressed and what you can do to not feel stressed because that is not the point of the season at all...2021-12-1639 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family16. (Teacher) Just Say ”NO” to Relieve Stress This Holiday Season.NO, is a complete sentence!
I know that word alone can make you cringe right up! But practicing the N word over and over is like building up a muscle you never knew was there. For some, saying yes is like word vomit- it just comes out even though our insides are screaming NO "I don't have the time" or "I really don't have interest in doing that".
The problem with the word yes when we don't mean it is that we don't leave time for the things we actually want to say yes to...2021-12-0934 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family15. (Parents/Teachers) Need to Find More Peace and Have Less Stress? How to use Journaling in Your Routine in 10 Minutes or Less.In today's episode Ashley and Roberta talk about the benefits of Journaling. What are some benefits we can get from writing and what are some different ways we can go about journaling?
Take a listen and give us your feedback! Send us a DM @theteachermamaspodcast on IG or FB
This episodes resources:
https://gospelcenteredmarriage.com/
The Miracle Morning By Hal Elrod
Benefits to keeping a journal. Website. https://wa-health.kaiserpermanente.org/seven-journal-writing-benefits/
2021-12-0214 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family14. (Parents/Teachers) Crappy Mindset? Start Practicing This Habit Daily to Change Your Rainy Days back to Sunshine.🦃The holidays get busy and often times distract from the fact that there are so many things to be grateful for!
This is your friendly reminder today, tomorrow and for the rest of the holiday season to pause, take in some deep breaths and tell yourself why the holidays are so special to you when things get overwhelming and crazy!
What is something your grateful for that you can keep reminding yourself of during the hard times this season?
2021-11-2514 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family13. (Parents/Teachers) Try This 1 Habit to Bring More Joy and Excitement Back into Your Day.What's your favorite thing to read!?
Ashley and Roberta talk about the "R" in "SAVERS" today, and you guessed it...It stands for read!
Ashley talks about her lifelong struggle as a reader and Roberta shares the perfectionistic struggles her daughter is having right now in first grade as well. No matter what age you are, you will connect with these stories.
Roberta even shares some great info for elementary teachers at the end of the episode to help promote reading more in the classroom (these tips would also work at home).
F...2021-11-1838 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family12. (Parents/Teachers) Only Have a Few Minutes for Your Morning Routine? Do This 1 Thing to Boost Your Energy, Mood and Focus.In this episode of The Teacher Mamas Podcast Ashley and Roberta dive into the lesser talked about benefits of moving our bodies in the morning. This episode is geared towards adults, but we sprinkle some nuggets of helpful information about movement for our kids and teens. We can't wait for you to listen!
In this episode they reference:
Hal Elrods Book, from the chapter on Exercise: "The Miracle Morning"
An article from the Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389
What are your favorite ways to move your...2021-11-1123 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family11. (Parents/Teachers) Questioning Your Life Decisions As a Teacher? How to Create a Vision to Align Your Life With Your Goals (PART 2)So you've reached your big goal in life...now what!? It's time to make a new one! Ashley shares a part of her 5 year vision with you as she and Roberta talk about how to actually go about doing it for your own life! If you can see the how in your dreams, then it's not big enough!
Podcast Episode Referenced:
Micah Folsom's "Do Your Crap"
Episode Title: Creating a Vision for Your Life
2021-11-0415 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family10. (Parents/Teachers) Questioning Your Life Decisions As a Teacher? How to Create a Vision to Align Your Life With Your Goals (PART 1)In this episode we talk about the nitty gritty of visions and why your path isn't always easy to get to where your going, but it's always worth the journey when you can get that figured out!
Podcasts mentioned:
Do Your Crap by Micah Folsom
The Rachel Hollis Podcast
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@ashes2fitrition
@teacher_mama_roberta
2021-10-2825 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family9. (Parents/Teachers) Enough Talking Down to Yourself Already! Become Your Own Best Friend With This #1 Hack. .In this episode Roberta and Ashley take a deeper dive into why affirmations are an important part of their day. There are limitless possibilities for affirmations, but when created carefully and thoughtfully they hold the power to shift our thoughts and inner dialogue.
We can't wait for you to listen and we are equally excited to hear about affirmations you use or want to start using in your life!
IG handle @theteachermamaspodcast
2021-10-2122 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family8. (Parents/Teachers) Why Your Brain is Always so Fried and our Easy, #1 Way to Refocus it!!Come join us we dive deep into the benefits of incorporating silence into your day!
Episodes to listen to about incorporating silence:
Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 6
App recommendations for meditation:
Headspace, Calm, Insight Timer, Unplug Beachbody.
Follow us at:
@theteachermamaspodcast
@teacher_mama_roberta
@ashes2fitrition
Book:
Miracle morning by Hal Elrod
2021-10-1430 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family7. (Parents) Want to Know What Our Kids Really Think of Their Routines? Listen Up As We Interview Our Kids!!Super candid kid convos heading your way!
Come join us as we interview each others kids on how they like their night and morning routines.
Hint: this is not scripted and you are getting the real, raw and super sweet answers straight out of the kiddos mouths!
IG handles:
@theteachermamaspodcast
@teacher_mama_roberta
@ashes2fitrition
2021-10-0717 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family6. (Parents) Morning Routines for KidsJoin us in this week's episode of The Teacher Mama's Podcast as we talk about how to make Morning Routines for our kids. Together, we answer the question: How can a morning routine help our kids feel set up for a calm and successful day?
2021-09-3028 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family5. (Parents) Morning Routine for TeensTeen morning routines!! Do you have a teen (or maybe an adult that acts like a teen😆)that needs a little help getting out of bed and moving in the morning!? Then this episode is for you.
In the first part of the episode we talk about the bare minimum they should be doing in the morning. In the second part, we chat about what teens can add into their morning to help calm them before their crazy day starts.
2021-09-2323 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family4. (Parents/Teachers) Morning Routines For AdultsTake a listen for some morning routines for adults where we cover everything from working out to working it out out with God in the morning! Get lots of helpful, tangible tips so you can start rocking a morning routine you love that will put you in a good mood before the rest of the family wakes up!
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Book:
Miracle morning by Hal Elrod
2021-09-1625 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family3. (Parents/Teachers) Evening Routines for AdultsIn this episode, Roberta and Ashley talk about night time routines for ADULTS! They cover a wide range of activities you can choose from to set yourself up for success the next day.
Message us on instagram @theteachermamaspodcast, @teacher_mama_roberta or @ashes2fitrition to tell us what bedtime routine activities work well for you!
2021-09-0922 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family2. (Parents) Evening Routines for TeensPMRoutines for Teens
We navigate things like how much sleep your teen actually needs, things that happen during the day and right before bed that may be preventing them from getting the sleep they need and some positive and easy choices for them to implement to start bed time out right!
Tell us what bedtime routine work well for your teen! @theteachermamaspodcast, @teacher_mama_roberta @ashes2fitrition
2021-09-0222 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and family1.(Parents) Evening Routines for KidsThis episode focuses on evening or bedtime routines for kids. We discuss various ways to make bedtime less stressful for everyone and set the family up for success the following day.
Take a listen to find out how I compare my kids to iPads.
The No-Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley
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2021-08-2618 minThe Teacher Mama‘s Podcast | classroom teacher, daily routines, healthy habits, work life balance, meal planning, faith and familyEpisode 0 - (Trailer) Get to know your hostsWelcome to our first episode where you'll get to know your hosts. They are both teachers and both mamas trying to live healthy lives while bringing everyone along for the ride with them including their kids, husbands, students, clients and you!
If your ready to start living your best life along with your family, stick around and don't forget to follow them on Instagram: @theteachermamas @ashes2fitrition @teacher_mama_roberta
2021-08-1220 min