In this episode, I sit down with work from home mom and homeschool coach Amanda Schenkenberger to discuss how healing our internal wounds as mothers is key to creating peaceful routines and deep connection with our children. Amanda shares her vulnerable story of hitting rock bottom and how God's healing and biblical encouragement transformed her from a reactive mom yelling at her kids into a peaceful parent.
We discuss:
The band-aid approach to motherhood and why sending kids to school won't fix underlying wounds
In this episode, I sit down with work from home mom and homeschool coach Amanda Schenkenberger to discuss how healing our internal wounds as mothers is key to creating peaceful routines and deep connection with our children. Amanda shares her vulnerable story of hitting rock bottom and how God's healing and biblical encouragement transformed her from a reactive mom yelling at her kids into a peaceful parent.
We discuss:
- The band-aid approach to motherhood and why sending kids to school won't fix underlying wounds
- Amanda's story of brokenness and spiritual healing through Jesus
- The light switch vs. dimmer analogy for emotional regulation
- Practical communication strategies to reduce yelling
- Managing as an overwhelmed work from home mom and overstimulation in our connected world
- How to lean into the Holy Spirit to identify the source of your overwhelm
Next Steps:
Get Amanda's new book: Overwhelmed: A Homeschool Mom's Rescue Plan for Peaceful Routines
Get Sticky Notes for Your Soul:https://homeschoolfamilylegacy.kit.com/stickynotes
Connect with Amanda:
Website: homeschoolmom.com
YouTube: Confident Homeschool Mom
Get the Ignite Revival: Powerful Prayers & Declarations Guide here
Email alyssa@alyssarahn.com for coaching
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