Parenting and Homeschool advice - Equipped To Be with Connie Albers

Pushing forward or letting go? Learn how to discern whether resistance is growth or God closing a door.  Have you ever wondered if you're supposed to keep pushing, or if God is gently asking you to let go? Most of us face this question more often than we admit, especially in parenting, education, homeschooling, relationships, work, and ministry. We're told to persevere, to be faithful, not to quit too soon. And yet, sometimes the most faithful step forward is surrender.  In this week's episode of Equipped To Be with Connie Albers, she talks about how to discern whether a struggle is an obstacle meant to strengthen you or a closed door meant to protect and redirect you.  We'll walk through: How to recognize when resistance is growth vs. when it's a signal to let go Why peace is often God's clearest guidance How waiting fits into discernment Why letting go isn't failure, but faith If you've been wrestling with uncertainty or feeling stuck, my hope is that this episode brings clarity, reassurance, and peace to your heart.  You don't have to force every door to move. God is faithful to guide you, sometimes through perseverance and sometimes through redirection. Consider how God is leading you.     Read and listen here: Obstacle or Closed Doors: How is God Leading You Popular episodes you'll want to listen to while you go about your day: How to Eliminate Christmas Meltdowns The Value of Community Create a Community of Friends Children Need Structure and Boundaries How Your Stress Affects Your Children Enjoy the Holidays Without Stress If you enjoy listening to Parenting and Homeschool Advice ~ Equipped To Be with Connie Albers, please leave a review and a five-star rating. It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them, too. Thank you ~ Connie   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/   

Choose connection over protection this holiday season. Simple hospitality, peaceful hosting, and meaningful memories that start right at home.  The holidays whisper an incitation we all feel: Make it beautiful, make it memorable, make it perfect for the people you love. As moms, we want our homes to sparkle, our meals to be delicious, and our gatherings to feel magical. But somewhere between the planning, preparing, and performing, we lose the very thing we're craving most: connection.  In this episode, we explore Holiday Hosiptiality: Connection Over Perfection, a life-giving shift that reminds us that welcoming others into our home doesn't have to be exhausting, elaborate, or picture-perfect. True hospitality isn't about polished details: it's about presence, peace, laughter, conversation, and belonging.  You'll hear encouragement, relatable stories, and practical ways to host with ease and warmth.  Learn: Why moms slip into performance without realizing it The difference between service tasks and meaningful hospitality How to set a peaceful hosting experience  Simple hospitality ideas for real homes and real families How to include your children and learn the art of generosity Plus much more.  If you long for gatherings that feel relaxed, joyful, and spiritually grounding, without the holiday overwhelm, this episode is your invitation to simplify and welcome others with peace.  Because at the end of the night, people won't remember spotless countertops, intricate centerpieces, or homemade desserts. They'll remember how your home felt, how you made them feel, and the simple gift of being together.  Read the full show notes with links here: Holiday Hospitality: Connection Over Perfection Related Podcast For You: Ministry of Motherhood Shepherding a Child with Big Emotions 10 Simple Gratitude Habits for Happy Moms The Beautiful Unseen Work of Motherhood Avoiding Mom Burnout Teaching Kids Not to Quit If you enjoy listening to Parenting and Homeschool Advice ~ Equipped To Be with Connie Albers, please leave a review and a five-star rating. It is quick and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them. Thank you ~ Connie   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/   

The Holiday Moments Your Kids Will Remember Most (And How You Can Create More of Them) Ever wonder what your kids will actually remember about the holiday season? Spoiler alert: it's not the things we spend most of our time stressing over.  In this heartwarming episode of Equipped To Be with Connie Albers, I'm sharing what truly stays with your children: the small, simple, everyday moments that make them feel loved, seen, and connected. You'll discover why the warmth of the home matters more than the decor, how tiny traditions become lifelong anchors, and why you can let go of perfection without sacrificing anything meaningful.  This episode will help you: Understand what children genuinely cherish How to create memorable moments without adding more to your plate Build Meaningful traditions that fit real family life Realise pressure, stress, and unrealistic expectations Enjoy the season you actually have, not the one you feel pressured to create Feel encouraged, lighter, and more confident as a mom If you want a holiday season filled with more joy and less stress, this episode is for you. Here are links to the podcast and listener notes with links: Holiday Moments Your Children will Remember If you missed popular shows, you can listen here: 10 Gratitude Habits to Make Motherhood Lighter Shepherding a Child with Big Emotions If you enjoy listening to Parenting and Homeschool Advice ~ Equipped To Be with Connie Albers, please leave a review and a five-star rating. It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them, too. Thank you ~ Connie   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/   

10 Gratitude Habits For Happy Moms.  Motherhood is a beautiful blend of noise, needs, and never-ending responsibilities. Some mornings start before the sun rises, with the dishwasher humming and kids already calling your name. And before you know it, the weight of the day settles on your shoulder.  But gratitude has a quiet way of lifting the heaviness.  Not by removing the chaos, but by softening our hearts in the middle of it.  This episode of Equipped To Be with Connie Albers I focus on ten simple gratitude habits that can shift the atmosphere of your home and help moms fell lighter and more grounded.  Motherhood will always be full, but gratitude helps you carry it with a little more peace, joy, and perspective. When you slow down enough to notice God's goodness, even in the middle of everyday chaos, your whole home feels the difference.  Which habit do you want to start with today? Where did you see God this week?  What "small joy" did you notice today? "Gratitude isn't denying the hard moments, it's discovering where  God's goodness is quietly waiting for you in them." Connie Albers Read the full show notes with links here: 10 Gratitude Habits For Happy Moms Additional episodes you will enjoy: Shepherding A Child's Heart with Bib Emotions Five Struggles Moms Are Facing Right Now Raising Respectful Kids in a Rude World I need your help. If you enjoy listening to Parenting and Homeschool Advice ~ Equipped To Be with Connie Albers, please leave a review and a five-star rating. It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them, too. Thank you ~ Connie   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/   

When children have big emotions, they aren't being "dramatic"; they're revealing something happening inside that they can't yet name, regulate, or express in mature ways.  Shepherding a child through that requires both emotional attunement and calm leadership. Join me today to learn a research-based framework that aligns with a faith-anchored, relational approach. If you've ever had a child who feels everything deeply: joy, sadness, frustration, excitement. You know those moments can stretch you as a parent. You might wonder, 'Why can't they just calm down?' But what if those big emotions aren't something to fix, they're something to shepherd? Read the full show notes with links here: Shepherding a Child with Big Emotions If you enjoy listening to Parenting and Homeschool Advice ~ Equipped To Be with Connie Albers, please leave a review and a five-star rating. It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them, too. Thank you ~ Connie Popular episode:  Raising Respectful Kids in a Rude World Top 5 Struggles Moms Are Facing and How to Find Hope in Them Connect with Connie here Facebook Instagram X.com Pinterest Buy Parenting Beyond the Rules here Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/