Practically Speaking Mom: Intentional Mom, Strong Family
Do you long to be a more intentional mom but you feel overwhelmed or weary or just don't have a clear path to the next step toward a successful family life? The Practically Speaking MOM, Val Harrison, is here to bring some order to the chaos and some focus to the confusion. You don’t have to be the perfect mom to have a strong family, you need a plan! Join author, speaker, mother of seven, mother-in-law of four, and grandma of five, as she shares wisdom and encouragement about the six areas of an intentional mom's life. You'll learn from her years of experience, successes, mistakes and redemption. Val and her husband Rich have been married 32 years and she's been homeschooling for 25 years. This podcast covers all stages of parenting, from babies to toddlers to teens and beyond. Val wants to encourage you to not become weary in your work as an intentional mom, "Even with all its unique personalities, imperfections and scars; your family is God's masterpiece. Your efforts matter in this worthy journey of motherhood." Galatians 6:9 says, "Do not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time you'll reap a harvest if you do not give up." Let's walk this marathon journey of motherhood TOGETHER, right here, on the Practically Speaking MOM podcast, the place for an intentional mom to build a strong family.
Episodes
219 episodes
Boundaries and Bonding: Drill Sargeant, Big Softy, or a Mercy Seat Parent, ep 224
This bonus episode is fire!Want more? Listen to episode 61, 37, and 2 for more on this topic.
Strategies in Discipline from Toddlers to Teens - Pt 2 of Diagramming a Difficulty, Ep 223
Consequences, Discipline, Rules, Boundaries, Standards, Principles - what are all these key words in parenting? I'm feeling like I should walk on eggshells over here because we are looking at a touchy subject - discipline. Should ...
Child/Teen Struggling? Part 1, Diagramming a Difficulty, Episode 222
Does your child seem to hold on tight to their unhealthy behavior? Every child or teen struggle is an opportunity for equipping them for life. In fact, there's a simple method you can teach your child or teen so that they learn how to step out ...
221 Yes, No, and Boundaries, Parenting Basics for ages 1-18
As intentional parents, we must cut through the confusion and get back to the basics - creating a strong foundation for our kids. How do we say NO and YES to our kids in effective ways that equips them for a thriving future? What does your chil...
220 Creating Connection- Val and Abby talk Mentoring and Being Mentored
Do you long for more meaningful relationships for your family? Is it difficult for you or your kids to build new and deeper connections with others? The entire family can benefit from the principles in this episode. Especially you, your teens, ...
219: 5 Ways to Walk with Your Child Toward Wholeness in a Broken World - finality of Clarity for the Mission of Parenthood
How do we help our kids on their path to wholeness in a broken world? Daily our kids are facing the same world that we are facing. They're trying to navigate a world that is constantly pushing and pressuring. Our kids are facing burdens and bur...
218 - 10 Tips for Growing Your Child's Wholeness part A from Clarity for the Mission of Parenthood Series.
How do we help our child grow in wholeness? How do we help them to flourish in God's design for them? How do we reach their heart for maximum impact? In this series, we parents have been learning how to be ambassadors of wholeness for o...
217 Siblings, Family Harmony, Shema: Clarity for the Mission of Parenthood, Pt. 6
How can we foster healing and wholeness for our family unit when sibling conflict is a real thing? How can we improve the family culture and the atmosphere of the home? Val's husband Rich joins Val on the podcast as they cover a lot of various ...
216 Wholeness for Marriage and Family - Rich and Val - Clarity for the Mission of Parenthood, Part 5
The Key to a Lasting Marriage and a Family that Heals, Mends, Rests, and Restores...episode 216, Operation Wholeness for Marriage and Family w/ Rich and Val, part 5 of Clarity for the Mission of Parenthood.This is the day! 32 years ago,...
215 Operation Wholeness - Clarity for the Mission of Parenthood, Part 4
Make "Broken Becoming Whole" the Measuring Stick for All Aspects of LifeAs individuals: What will help my broken parts to heal? What will strengthen me and help me to grow? What barriers to growth need to be removed? What hind...
214 Clarity for the Mission of Parenthood, pt 3
Struggling with your child? Have you told them "a million times" and it's not sinking in? Are you having a hard time reaching their heart? If so, I hope you're listening to our newest series, CLARITY FOR THE MISSION OF PARENTHOOD.Childho...
213 Clarity for the Mission of Parenthood, Part 2
We mamas work hard every day at reaching our children's hearts. It's a BIG, important job, and boy, oh boy, are there a lot of obstacles that stand in the way of our mission.How can we live a lifestyle of meeting the needs of o...
212 SIMPLIFY, part 1 of Clarity for the Mission of Parenthood
Are you a parent whose been calling S.O.S, feeling like you're sinking under the mountain of responsibilities with never enough time to get to what matters most - the hearts of your children? In this new series of the Practically Speaking MOM P...
211 Siblings and Their Friends - Connection and Communication
How can we navigate the delicate dance of nurturing family time/sibling relationships alongside the growing need for personal friendships in the lives of our children?I'm often asked by extended family and friends, how is that my kids g...
210 Season 5 Debut, Parents start now - Lessons on Love, Dating, Marriage
Season Five is here! Let's talk heart-to-heart! Now is the best time to share with your kids from your heart about love, dating, and marriage. Do you have your philosophies and principles figured out about these topics? I'm here to help! Your p...
209 Siblings, Connection, and Family Bonding Activities
Need a parenting pick-me-up? Join in an episode to encourage and equip intentional parents to build strong families. In episode 209 you'll find*More HELP for sibling issues*Emphasizing CONNECTION in the family*Family Bonding A...
208 Sibling Strife - Help for the Pestering Child & the Tattle Tale
If you have multiple children at your house, you probably have experienced one sibling intentionally irritating another sibling, maybe pestering them, causing them unhappiness on purpose, possibly even bullying. What do we do about this? We're ...
207 Let's Get Real w/ Tiff and Val, Habits to Thrive
Ever wondered how to balance an organized home while raising kids? That's what we're chatting about this week with the delightful Tiffany Deschner, a mom of four who shares some helpful nuggets of wisdom with us about joy in the midst of housek...
206 "Don't Be Late!" Facing Weaknesses & Finding Strengths in Our Kids
Have you ever felt that sinking feeling when your child's weakness continues to cause issues for your child or for the family? I understand and have been there too! Take heart, mom friend, as those weaknesses may be important guides to our chil...
205 Resources for Growing Confidence
One Announcement, Two Lists, and the Next Confidence Manner...Imagine unlocking the treasure of good manners in your children and seeing them navigate the world with poise and confidence. This episode includes my favorite manners books ...
204 Safe Haven: Parenting When News is Big
Ever felt a sense of unease discussing current events with your kids? Fear not, as we're here to help you create a safe haven at home while maintaining awareness of the world around us. Balancing knowledge of global events with the well-being o...
203 Simple Ways to Grow Communication Skills & Self-Assuredness in Kids & Teens: Confidence Series
What age should you begin equipping your kids with self-confidence habits? Start now! Toddlers are not too young to begin developing habits that will help them be more confident. Have you ever wondered how to instill the habits of confide...
202 The Blessings of Nurturing Confidence in Our Kids/Teens
How important is it to make the most of opportunities to build confidence in your kids? Join me and my daughter Emma for a chat about confidence opportunities and the blessings that follow. We underscore the importance of stepping out of comfor...
201 Confidence Series: Success for Teens & Young Adults w/ Andrew Harrison
I wish every parent plus children that are middle school or older would listen to this episode. It will nourish your soul first and then will give you practical action steps based on sound life principles. It will wrap up by challenging your sp...
Keeping Intentional Priorities Plus 200th Episode including BLOOPERS
Do you wrestle with societal pressures of being Super Mom while learning how to balance time and priorities? Do you find it difficult to keep your priorities when life gets difficult? We talk about it this week in the 200th episode and four-yea...