Welcome to Episode 123 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting withWhitney English about her new book Organize First, Decorate Second.*Whitney English believes that anyone can live a beautiful life. She has boot-strapped two businesses to seven figures, has a degree in interior design, studied management at Parsons in New York City, and has had her work featured in Omagazine, The Wall Street Journal, and on the Today Show(twice). One of her favorite dreams-come-true, though, is herhusband David, and their three children. Some of the resources we mention include:The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon*Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn*Flavia de Luce Mystery Series by Alan BradleyYou can connect with Whitney via:https://www.instagram.com/whitneyenglish/https://www.pinterest.com/whitneyenglish/https://www.youtube.com/whitneyenglishhttps://whitneyenglish.substack.com/https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20802839.Whitney_EnglishJust a reminder that you can connect with me via: • Instagram: @andreafortenberry • My website : andreafortenberry.com• Subscribe to my free magazine, Restore. *Affiliate Link
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E122: Parenting Middle Schoolers
Welcome to Episode 122 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting withJen Kacin.Jen is a speaker, writer and content creator on topics that promote confidence and healthy decision making for teensand tweens. As a social worker of 20+ years and support coach in a middle school, she is on a mission to equip parents and teachers with tools to help them engage in meaningful and relevant conversations surrounding the emotionalissues their children face. Some of the resources we mention include:Jen's Compass TalksJen's YouTube ChannelJen's Top 10 Hacks for Parenting Teens and TweensEssential Yoga 15 Years Younger YouTube ChannelThe Queen's Cook by Tessa Afshar*You can connect with Jen via:Her website: compasstalks.comInstagram: @jenkacin_authorJust a reminder that you can connect with me via: • Instagram: @andreafortenberry • My website : andreafortenberry.com• Subscribe to my free magazine, Restore. *Affiliate Link
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E121: Desperate Woman Seeks Friends
Welcome to Episode 121 of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting withKristen Strong.Kristen Strong, whose authored books include Girl Meets Change and When Change Finds You, also compiled the 90-day devotional, Praying Through Loneliness. She writes as a friend walking alongside you in your lonely season to a more helpful, hopeful destination.She loves sharing laughs, long talks, and meaningful stories with family and friends while holding a cup of strong black tea. She and her US Air Force veteran husband, David, have three beloved adult children. Some of the resources we mention in this episode include:Kristen's latest book, Desperate Woman Seeks Friends: Real Talk About Connection, Rejection, and Trying Again for the Friendships You Need*Praying the Scriptures for Your Adult Children by Jodie Berndt*Beautiful Day by Elin Hilderbrand*You can connect with Kristen via:Her website: kristenstrong.comInstagram: @kristenstrongJust a reminder that you can connect with me via: • Instagram: @andreafortenberry • My website : andreafortenberry.com• Subscribe to my free magazine, Restore. *Affiliate Link
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E120: Mothering Boys
Welcome to Episode 120 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! Today I have the privilege of chatting with MollyDeFrank. Molly is mom to three boys and three girls, ages eight to 15. She spends most of her time telling them to put on their shoes.She's also the author of Digital Detox*, which helps free families from their addictions to devices. Today we are chatting about her latest book, Mothering Boys: 8 Things Your Son Needs From You Before He Turns 10*.Some of the additional resources we mention in this episode include:Episode 84 of The Perfectionist's Guide to MotheringIndigo Isle by T.I. Lowe*A Praying Life by Paul Miller*You can connect with Molly via:Her website: mollydefrank.comInstagram: @mollydefrankJust a reminder that you can connect with me via: • Instagram: @andreafortenberry • My website : andreafortenberry.com• Subscribe to my free magazine, Restore. *Affiliate Link
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E119: How to Survive Maycember
Welcome to Episode 119 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! We are entering a busy time of year as the school year is winding down. This means lots of extra things for our kids and us by default: concerts, recitals, school projects, field trips, class parties, teacher appreciation, and more! It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all there is going on. But I don’t want us to feel overwhelmed, I want us to take some time now on the front end of the month to help our future selves. Let's not just survive this month, let's thrive!A few of the resources I recommend in this episode include:Restore Magazine: May 2022 Issue with Mother's Day Gift IdeasEpisode 4 with Amy CarneyDangerous Prayers by Craig Groeschel*Call the MidwifeYouVersion Bible AppGreenlight App: Earn $30 when you sign up for Greenlight with this link. With the money app and debit card for kids and teens, you can send your kids money instantly, assign chores, and teach them to earn, save, and invest.*Sign up for Restore Magazine here. Yay for happy email!Just a reminder that you can connect with me via:Instagram @andreafortenberryMy website
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