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Patient Parenting, Parenting Hacks, Faith-led Parenting, Christian Moms, World Changers Do you feel like you’re missing something in your parenting? You want your kids and families to thrive and you just want the best for your kids, but don’t know what you’re missing? You want to parent intentionally, but you don’t know where to start. Or maybe you struggle with how to embrace their gifts and personalities and don’t know how to help them reach their full potential because life and behavior struggles keep getting in the way! This podcast is here to help you strengthen your kids’ spiritual gifts and walk in purpose at a young age by teaching them how to shine God’s light and embody His love. In The Generation on a Mission Podcast, we focus on fostering your children’s leadership skills so they can become world changers! I give you all the tools you need to know how to parent with intention, so that your kids can be the light of the world (Matthew 5:14). If you’re ready to raise empowered, confident kids while leaning on Jesus, you’re in the right place. I’m here to help you teach your kids to be kindhearted, knowledgeable, confident kids - who actually listen! It’s my mission to help you parent with heart, grace, and a little bit of know-how, so that you can strengthen your child’s gifts, all while not losing your sanity as a parent! I’m Michelle Schauf, former classroom teacher of seven years, turned blogger and podcaster. Most importantly, I am a devoted wife and stay at home momma of two sweet littles, who is constantly learning from her mistakes and looking for ways to better myself as a parent by leaning on God’s guidance and grace. Get ready for successful, tactical parenting strategies, practical ways to boost learning and minimize tantrums, fun stories, real-life, cut-and-dry honest conversations about the struggles and joys of parenting, and helpful tips from parents who’ve been around the block! So, grab your headphones, whip out the ta-ta and start feeding your baby! We’ve got some learning to do! Learn→ www.generationonamission.com Connect → IG @michelleschauf Community→ Facebook: Generation on a Mission Need help navigating tantrums, filling in learning gaps, or coming up with a patient parenting plan? → DM me on IG @michelleschauf to get your coaching call set up today!
Episodes
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Happy Holidays, Mama-Friend!
Ah, that crazy time of year when we pull out Elf on the Shelf, thinking that we are going to use it to gently persuade our kids into being good because their every move is being watched; so, that leads me to the question, do I really need Elf on the Shelf to help my kids be “good”? Does it REALLY work, or is it something I can stop doing with my kids?
We are answering those juicy questions, and, hold up! What?! I should stop asking my kids if they’ve been good this year. Is it okay to tell them that Santa’s watching and that he only delivers gifts to GOOD girls and boys? But my kids NEED to be good, otherwise Santa won’t come…or, will he? Let’s talk about the message that sends to our kids.
Is there a different way to approach Santa? How can we talk about Santa without using him as something to take away if our kids aren’t magically well behaved in the weeks leading up to Christmas?
We are talking about a mindset shift we can make as parents to help our kids understand that Santa (and Christmas) is more than just getting gifts when our kids are “good.” He’s about spreading kindness, and that’s the message we should send to our kids.
Let’s suit up for this well-needed, and very timely episode, as the holidays are upon us, mama-friend!
**Disclaimer and very important message: Grab some headphones or disappear from your kids for this one, because little ears don’t need to hear the secrets I disclose in this episode! 😊
Thanks for listening!
Michelle
Be sure to join in the discussion at www.facebook.com/groups/generationonamission or send me an email at generationonamission@gmail.com ! I’d love to hear your responses for the questions in this episode!
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Hey There, Mama-Friend!
Did you know that we all have an emotional bank account?! You might be like, Say What?! Yes, it’s true!
We all have emotional bank accounts, where we experience withdrawals and deposits, leaving our bank accounts full or empty. When we invest in our kids’ emotional bank accounts, and take the time to deposit into them, our relationships strengthen. That’s why depositing into them is so important.
Think about how we feel when we know how much someone loves us, or how an act of kindness can make us feel…or even when someone takes the time to understand our point of view. We feel respected, we feel valued, we feel invested in.
That’s how our kids want to feel, as well, but, sometimes, when we slip into the habit of telling them, “Don’t be afraid of…,” or, “Just try it, it won’t be that bad!” we aren’t taking the time to invest in their emotional bank accounts. When we take the time to understand their perspective, and think about things from their points of view, that’s when their opinions are heard and that’s when deposits are being made into their emotional piggy banks.
The more we deposit into our kids’ emotional bank accounts, the more our kids will still feel valued when a withdrawal, AKA a negative moment, happens.
So, let’s dive in and learn one way we can invest in our kids’ emotional bank accounts, so they are left feeling valued and our relationships with them remain strong!
Be blessed, my friend!
Michelle
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Welcome to Part 2 of the “How” series, where we are talking about how to teach your kids to become little world changers by asking all the right questions to them…and to yourselves!
Parenting is not just about learning how to “get your kids to do what you tell them to do.” AH, yes, good little listeners are great and make life easy, you’re absolutely right, but it’s so important that we help foster our kids’ independence by helping them think about how to do things for themselves.
We want to teach them how to problem solve, communicate kindly, use empathy, learn from their mistakes, be aware of their own emotions and learn solutions to work through those emotions so they can self-regulate effectively.
The most important thing to remember about teaching them these “How-tos” is that we (bold means it’s important!!) need to be reflecting on these questions ourselves, as parents. It’s not enough to expect our kids to communicate effectively, have a handle on their emotions, or even show empathy if WE are not doing the same. Parenting is a constant reflection on how you can better yourself every day for your kids, and that is so important to remember.
It’s not always easy, but it’s so worth it!
Here’s to raising little independent world changers!
Thanks for listening!
Michelle
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Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Hey There, Mama-Friend!
Have you ever thought about how much we jump in to save the day for our little ones? We want to be there for them! It’s our motherly instinct!
Did you know that when we are so quick to jump in, it actually impedes their development when it comes to learning how to problem-solve and figure out how to work through their frustrations?
We need to be the generation of parents who teach our kids how to problem solve, identify their emotions and help them find solutions to cope with and work through their emotions. If we are constantly telling our kids what to say, how to think, and how to solve problems, then we aren’t fostering their critical thinking skills or their ability to become independent thinkers.
If we want our kids to grow into the leaders they are designed to be, then we need to start giving them ownership in the way they think and solve problems, and this all starts by using one simple word, “how.”
This episode is part one of two that will help answer the question of “How do I guide my kids in becoming self-aware, empathetic, communicative, independent problem-solvers?!”… That’s really specific, ha! These next two episodes will help answer it all!
Thanks for listening!
Saturday Nov 06, 2021
Saturday Nov 06, 2021
Hey, Hey, Mama!!
I hope you’re just as excited to dive into this episode as I am!
We all want what’s best for our kids. We all desire and just yearn for our kids to stay on the right path and be the salt and light that this dark world needs. If you’re anything like me, than you want to teach your kids how to make an impact on this world. How do we accomplish such a BIG, audacious task?!
It was in the Target parking lot (naturally), where I decided that it was time for me to make a change in my parenting. It’s not only what I want and hope for them to accomplish. It’s about what I need to accomplish MYSELF as a world changer. It was the ultimate mindset change that I needed when I realized there’s more to just wanting my kids to be their best selves. I can’t just expect that from them without making some sort of change myself.
My kids can’t be the change in the world that I want them to be if I’M not being the change that I want them to see. I can’t help them reach their best potential if I’m not reaching my full potential myself when it comes to serving others and being a world changer.
And that is the pivotal moment that I will be diving into in today’s episode! It’s going to be so good!
I hope it just leaves you blessed and inspired to go out there and be a change agent, and teach your kids to do the same!!
I’d love to be inspired by you, as well! How do you all help your kids see their potential and lead them down a path of becoming world changers?! Please comment on this episode or give me a shout out on Instagram!
Also—be sure to listen to the end for some uplifting words from my little one 😊! Hopefully, it will make you chuckle and make your day!
Have a blessed week!
Michelle
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Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Hey There, Mama!
Today we are uncovering one thing you should do everyday to help strengthen your relationship with your kids!
When our relationships with our kids grows, we are able to reach our kids so much more proactively and positively when those negative moments pop up. Why is that? It's because they begin to trust you and know that you aren't out to just make them make them miserable by all the limits you set and expectations you enforce.
When you build trust, they know that you care about them! They know you want to get to know them and that you love them, which is so important in our relationships with our kids!
Have a Blessed Week!
Michelle
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Gosh, Mama, times can be tough can't they?
Let's be honest. Sometimes it's HARD to find joy in parenting, especially when our circumstances are changing and our kids aren't behaving the way we want them to.
I'll be the first to admit that even I have trouble finding joy in my parenting at times... especially during tough seasons. It's so easy to focus on the negative, that we miss the positive moments coming from our parenting.
I just want to leave you with a word of encouragement. I see you. I'm with you. I AM you, and I need encouragement just like you, Mama.
If you're in a tough spot right now, reach out to me. Let's work through it together; I'm happy to be there for you if you need it.
Many blessings to you!
Michelle
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Sunday Oct 24, 2021
Happy Day, Mama-Friend!
Have you ever had those moments where you feel like you just keep repeating the same thing over and over again? Is your toddler ever constantly pushing the boundaries? I’m right there with you, and I know it can be tough when they are toting the line!
You have expectations. You’ve taught them. You’ve modeled them, and your toddler is STILL not following them, so what are you missing?! First of all, it’s not you! Toddlers are expert explorers of limits and boundaries!
You just have to know how to effectively enforce those expectations! In today’s episode, I’m laying out the groundwork and the steps you need to take to effectively implement expectations, so that your toddler knows where the line is and knows you’re serious about where that line is drawn.
Let’s get our learn on!
Michelle
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Sunday Oct 17, 2021
Sunday Oct 17, 2021
What's Up, Mama-Friend!
In today's episode, we are tackling something I know all of us moms are facing in the midst of toddlerhood and the preschool years (and beyond), and that is What do I do about those power struggles?! How on earth can I avoid them and STILL help my kid be successful?!
Well, sweet mama-friend, I have a solution for you! This is such a crucial element in parenting that I think a lot of us parents skip over because we are always in such a hurry to move on to the next thing that we simply forget to do it--but we shouldn't because it's so important.
We are talking about expectations...what they are, why they're important, and most importantly, how to implement them. I walk you through the three steps you need to take when it comes to implementing expectations so you and your little one avoid power struggles and arguments, but most importantly, set your little one up for success right from the get-go.
Let's get our learn on, Mama-Friend!
Michelle
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Saturday Oct 09, 2021
Saturday Oct 09, 2021
Hey Mama-Friend!
Are you still wondering why your toddler won't listen when you tell him to stop doing something or when you tell him to complete a task?
If that's you, this episode is perfect for you! We are going over to tactile, effective solutions to help get your toddler to listen the first time!
It will take some time and practice, but, if you make these two simple changes in your parenting, I know that your toddler will begin to listen the first time you ask him to do something (or stop doing something!)
Grab your headphones and let's get our learn on!
Michelle
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