222 | What to do When Your Child Suffers from Body Shame w/Jane Curry Weber
The Balanced MomCast with Sandy Cooper
by Sandy Cooper
1w ago
The stats on kids and body shame are staggering. Some studies suggest that 94% of teen girls and 64% of teen boys have been shamed for how their body looks. As moms we can have a huge influence over how our kids see themselves and their bodies. Today, I welcome back to the show my friend and dietician Jane Curry Weber. She has been helping families for 25 years and she is here today to help us help our kids embody a healthy and God-honoring view of themselves and their bodies. Listen in.  For show notes click here ..read more
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221 | Why We Have Body Shame and How to Overcome It w/Jane Curry Weber
The Balanced MomCast with Sandy Cooper
by Sandy Cooper
1w ago
Today I welcome back to the show my friend and dietician Jane Curry Weber to talk about body shame and women: What causes it. How social media contributes to it. How it leads to eating disorders. And what we can do to overcome it. And stay tuned to the end of our conversation where I go off on a tangent about my insecurities talking about my weight and health on this podcast. I may or may not have a vulnerability hangover after releasing this episode into the wild.  Listen in. For show notes click here.   ..read more
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220 | How to Get Stuff Done Using Theme Days
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by Sandy Cooper
2w ago
Do you feel like you're drowning? Is your house rarely clean? I mean, really clean? Are you struggling with how to take good care of your children AND also find time to get your work done AND be a good daughter AND a good sister AND a good friend AND mop the floors? Do you need a system that actually works? A system that will help you fit in all the tasks and relationships that matter most to you?  If you are struggling to get stuff done, I’ve got a super practical episode. Today, we are talking about how to get stuff done using Theme Days. For show notes including the link to the quiz Wh ..read more
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219 | Why You Don't Get Stuff Done
The Balanced MomCast with Sandy Cooper
by Sandy Cooper
3w ago
If there's one thing I learned about YOU in my most recent podcast listener survey is this: you love practical episodes to help you find balance. If there are two things I'd add this: You are struggling to get stuff done. So, today and next week and maybe even beyond next week, we’re going there. We’re getting personal and practical. Today I’m giving you 5 reasons why you don’t get stuff done. Listen in. For Shownotes and the link to the Busy Quiz click here.   ..read more
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218 | Life is Hard. God is Good. Let's Dance. w/Brant Hansen, Part 2
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by Sandy Cooper
1M ago
Today I welcome back to the show Brant Hansen. He’s a best-selling author, award-winning syndicated radio host, podcast host of the Brant and Sherri Oddcast (my favorite podcast), advocate for children with correctable disabilities with CURE international, and he’s on the autism spectrum. He is hilarious and wise and witty and I just cannot believe I was able to sit and ask him questions for a full hour. For shownotes click here. This is Part 2 of a 2-part conversation. Be sure to go back and listen to EP217 for Part 1 before you listen to this.   ..read more
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217 | Life is Hard. God is Good. Let's Dance. w/Brant Hansen, Part 1
The Balanced MomCast with Sandy Cooper
by Sandy Cooper
1M ago
Okay, you guys, this is my dream interview. If it all ended today, I’d die a happy podcast host. Brant Hansen is a best-selling author, award-winning syndicated radio host, podcast host of the Brant and Sherri Oddcast (my favorite podcast), advocate for children with correctable disabilities with CURE international, and he’s on the autism spectrum. I’m not exaggerating when I say that he’s informed my faith and my daily outlook on Jesus and peace more than anyone in the last 20 years. I’m so excited for you to hear my interview with Brant Hansen, Listen in. For show notes, click here ..read more
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216 | 7 Strategies to Make Your Family Bible Time Fun and Engaging w/Laurie Christine, Pt 2
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by Sandy Cooper
1M ago
Does this happen in your house? You announce that you’re going to start having family devotions and your kids are like…ugh. that’s so booooorrrring! It doesn’t have to be this way. Family Bible time can be meaningful, fun, and engaging for everyone in the family. If starting family devotions is one of your goals for 2024, then you are in for a treat. Today I welcome back to the show my friend Laurie Christine. Laurie is a teacher, an author, and a mom to 4 busy boys. And she’s here to share 7 practical ways to engage your kids with Scripture. This episode is super tactical. You’re gonna love i ..read more
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215 | Confessions of a Family Devotions Failure w/Laurie Christine, Pt. 1
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by Sandy Cooper
2M ago
Personal confession time: One area of parenting where I carry shame and regret is around family devotions. When my kids were small, we tried. I promise we did. But if my kids acted disinterested or wouldn’t sit still and acted like…well, like KIDS, I would get all tense and rigid and respond in frustration and anger. Most family devotions ended up with someone in tears (usually me) and another one in time out.  If you, too, feel like family devotions are disastrous (at best) or non-existent (at worst) then this episode is for you. My friend Laurie Christine discusses 4 barriers to family ..read more
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214 | Small and (mostly) Cheap Changes I've Made that Reduced Stress and Increased Joy
The Balanced MomCast with Sandy Cooper
by Sandy Cooper
2M ago
Take the Balanced MomCast Listener Survey! Have you ever made a teeny tiny change and suddenly you’re like, WHOA, why did I wait so long to do this? It would have saved me years of low-grade stress! Today I’m sharing twelve of those…not so that you can imitate me and make the same small changes I’ve made, but so that you can think about your own life and how you might make small changes that matter to YOU. Listen in. Click here for show notes.   ..read more
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213 | Why Chasing Your Dreams, Finding Your Calling, and Reaching for Greatness Will Never Be Enough w/ Kelly Needham, Pt.2
The Balanced MomCast with Sandy Cooper
by Sandy Cooper
2M ago
What role does social media play in our confusion about our life’s purpose and where can we find clarity instead? When facing a detour in your day–like a sick kid or a flat tire–how can you see that as a way to live out your purpose rather than an obstacle to it?  And what exactly does Jesus think about us wasting resources on HIM?  Today I welcome back to the show Kelly Needham to discuss her book Purposefooled: Why Chasing Your Dreams, Finding Your Calling, And Reaching for Greatness Will Never Be Enough. This is Part 2 of a 2-part conversation. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 ye ..read more
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