What I Am Protecting and Letting Go of This Christmas
Moms often reach December feeling overwhelmed, rushed, and guilty. The truth is that most of the stress comes from doing things you never wanted to do in the first place. This episode walks you through a simple and honest look at the things you want for Christmas this year and the things you do not want to repeat.You will hear how to be more present with your kids, how to limit screen time, how to set a spending plan you can stick to, and how to keep your home peaceful without running yourself into the ground. You will also learn how to make room for generosity, spiritual grounding, and real connection instead of mindless busyness.This episode helps you:Protect your time and energy during the holidaysCreate clear yes and no choices ahead of the seasonBuild meaningful memories with your kids without burning outLimit overspending with a plan you make nowAdd simple traditions that actually matter to your familyInvolve your kids in giving and holiday prepEnjoy your own home instead of rushing through itIf you want a Christmas that feels peaceful, intentional, and connected, this episode will help you decide what stays and what goes.🎉 SUPPORT ON TAP Mother U https://mother-u.com Life School At Home (my community that helps prepare kids for life!) https://www.lifeschoolathome.com It's All My Fault (weekly quiet time resource for the Christian people-pleasing, over-functioning, guilt-ridden mama) https://learn.mother-u.com/iamf YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c@motheru Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motheruwithrachel/
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If Bedtime Feels Out of Control, This Is Why
14 Day Bedtime Blueprint: https://learn.mother-u.com/14-day-bedtime-181729If bedtime at your house feels like a circus of stalling, bargaining, and meltdowns, this episode will help you see why. It’s not about “easy kids” or “hard kids”—it’s about mindset.In this episode, we’ll unpack the real difference between moms whose kids go to bed peacefully and those who struggle night after night—and how one simple shift in how you think about bedtime can change everything.You’ll learn:Why bedtime chaos isn’t about your kids’ personalitiesThe hidden habits that make bedtime feel harderWhat calm, confident moms do differentlyThe mindset shift that makes follow-through easierHow to start leading bedtime instead of surviving itIf bedtime feels out of control, this episode will help you take your peace—and your evenings—back.🎉 SUPPORT ON TAP Mother U https://mother-u.com Life School At Home (my community that helps prepare kids for life!) https://www.lifeschoolathome.com It's All My Fault (weekly quiet time resource for the Christian people-pleasing, over-functioning, guilt-ridden mama) https://learn.mother-u.com/iamf YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c@motheru Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motheruwithrachel/
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How To Lighten The Invisible Mental Load of the Holidays
Most moms head into the holidays already carrying a full mental load and Christmas just adds fifty more tabs to your brain. You’re managing gifts, meals, school events, travel, and emotions while trying to make it all meaningful. It’s no wonder you’re exhausted before it even starts.In this episode, we’re naming the invisible mental load of the holidays and talking about how to lighten it without dropping the joy or meaning of the season.You’ll learn:What the invisible mental load looks like for moms in DecemberWhy you feel like you’re doing everything (and no one sees it)How to share the load without nagging or guiltPractical ways to simplify, delegate, and pre-decide what mattersA faith-based reminder that peace doesn’t come from doing moreIf you’re already feeling the weight of the season, this episode will help you name it, share it, and finally breathe again.🎉 SUPPORT ON TAP Mother U https://mother-u.com Life School At Home (my community that helps prepare kids for life!) https://www.lifeschoolathome.com It's All My Fault (weekly quiet time resource for the Christian people-pleasing, over-functioning, guilt-ridden mama) https://learn.mother-u.com/iamf YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c@motheru Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motheruwithrachel/
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Decide Once: The Secret to a Peaceful Holiday Season
If every December feels like too much (too many gifts, too many plans, too many expectations) this episode will help you get ahead of it. December should be a peaceful time for your entire family. You’ll learn:Why deciding once eliminates guilt and decision fatigueHow to set spending and schedule boundaries that stickWhat to pre-decide about gifts for your kids, events, and family expectationsHow to keep peace when others push past your limitsWhy a pre-decided season leads to more joy, not lessBy the end, you’ll have a simple plan to protect your peace before the holiday rush begins.🎉 SUPPORT ON TAP Mother U https://mother-u.com Life School At Home (my community that helps prepare kids for life!) https://www.lifeschoolathome.com It's All My Fault (weekly quiet time resource for the Christian people-pleasing, over-functioning, guilt-ridden mama) https://learn.mother-u.com/iamf YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c@motheru Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motheruwithrachel/
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High Support, High Expectation Parenting (Explained)
Whether your child can but won’t, can’t yet, or really can’t, the result is the same—they aren’t doing what’s expected. The solution isn’t to lower the bar or double down on consequences—it’s to raise both support and expectation together.In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the High Support + High Expectation approach to:Respond wisely when kids “can but don’t”Give help without enabling or rescuingKeep standards high without harshnessBuild confidence, competence, and consistencyThis is the balance every parent needs—firm, kind, and effective.🎉 SUPPORT ON TAP Mother U https://mother-u.com Life School At Home (my community that helps prepare kids for life!) https://www.lifeschoolathome.com It's All My Fault (weekly quiet time resource for the Christian people-pleasing, over-functioning, guilt-ridden mama) https://learn.mother-u.com/iamf YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c@motheru Instagram https://www.instagram.com/motheruwithrachel/
Motherhood isn’t about perfection — it’s about finding your footing, building your home life with intention, and growing right alongside your kids (because spoiler: none of us have arrived yet).At Mother U, we talk about family rhythms that feel natural, home systems that give you breathing room, boundaries that protect what matters most, and mindsets that help you mother from a place of peace instead of pressure. It’s about creating a home you actually want to live in — one where you stay connected to yourself and your family without running on fumes.This isn’t a pep talk you’ll forget by nap time — it’s real, practical encouragement for the real, everyday work of being a mom.
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