Growing Up Raising You
Growing Up Raising You  
Podcast: Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Side Hustles, Hobbies, and Surviving While Parenting Young Children
Published On: Mon Aug 19 2024
Description: Growing Up Raising You: Maria's JourneyIn this episode of the Bold Little Minds MomCast, Krissy engages in a heartfelt conversation with Maria, a mom of four and former teacher. Maria recounts her early journey into motherhood, navigating life as a young parent, and making decisions to put her children first, including transitioning from teaching to running a home daycare. The discussion highlights the importance of early intervention for developmental delays, shares practical tips like using slime and Play Doh to keep kids engaged, and underscores the emotional complexities of parenting. Maria offers advice on handling children’s big emotions through empathy and the profound impact of community support. This episode provides a deep look into prioritizing children, personal growth, and the real-life challenges and joys of motherhood.In this episode, Maria references the song Growin' Up Raising You by Gabby Barrett and how much she can identify with the song.Connect with Maria:https://prideandjoylife.com/https://www.instagram.com/prideandjoylife/https://www.facebook.com/Prideandjoylife/https://www.tiktok.com/@prideandjoylifehttps://www.pinterest.com/prideandjoylife00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome07:19 Maria's Journey to Motherhood11:01 Challenges and Support Systems19:10 Balancing Career and Education21:34 Transition to Home Daycare28:35 Advocating for Early Intervention33:14 Facing Developmental Delays: A Mother's Journey34:22 The Power of Early Intervention35:25 Coping Mechanisms and Success Stories37:33 Parenting Tips: Slime and Play Doh42:48 Empathy in Parenting: Handling Tantrums and Emotions50:36 The Importance of Empathy and Communication52:52 Practical Tips for Managing Children's Emotions54:47 Final Thoughts and Social Media Plugs