Finding Fulfillment in Motherhood
Finding Fulfillment in Motherhood  
Podcast: Mom's Guide to Finding Herself: Side Hustles, Hobbies, and Surviving While Parenting Young Children
Published On: Mon Sep 23 2024
Description: Finding Fulfillment in Motherhood: Poppy's StoryIn this episode of the BoldLittleMinds MomCast, Krissy welcomes Dr. Poppy Gibson, an educator, author, and mother of three. Dr. Poppy shares her journey through academia, her passion for lifelong learning, and her unique experience of adopting her daughter. They touch on the importance of treating children with respect, the complexities of trauma, and practical advice for handling tantrums in public. The episode concludes with insights into finding fulfillment, self-care tips for busy moms, and the value of creating meaningful memories with children.Connect with Dr. Poppy:https://www.instagram.com/drpoppygibsonhttps://x.com/poppygibsonukhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/dr-poppy-gibson-sfhea-afseda-4b33a46900:00 Welcome to the Bold Little Minds MomCast00:25 Embracing the Fall Season01:03 Exciting New Activity Menus02:11 Finding Fulfillment in Projects04:06 Interview with Poppy: An Educational Journey05:07 Meet Dr. Poppy: International Guest05:33 The Challenges and Joys of Parenting06:08 Poppy's Path to Motherhood17:17 Adoption Journey and Family Dynamics30:34 The Importance of Names and Lifelong Learning31:24 Balancing Motherhood and Personal Growth31:57 Adoption Conversations with Children32:35 Understanding Childhood Trauma33:50 The Impact of Early Experiences37:59 Therapeutic Parenting and Self-Care43:19 Fun and Simple Activities for Kids50:58 Handling Public Tantrums and Car Fits55:41 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Book