25 episodes

Called To Mothering is a place where women can find encouragement and equipping in their God-given calling as mothers, along with Christian parenting and homeschooling help. I’m Marisa, a homeschool mama of two kids, wife to Gregg since 2003, and follower of Jesus. A Jersey girl (raised and grown in the Garden State), I’ve been transplanted with my family down south to Oklahoma because of my husband’s job.

My book, Bucking The System: Reclaiming Our Children’s Minds For Christ was released in January 2016.

Called to Mothering Called to Mothering

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Called To Mothering is a place where women can find encouragement and equipping in their God-given calling as mothers, along with Christian parenting and homeschooling help. I’m Marisa, a homeschool mama of two kids, wife to Gregg since 2003, and follower of Jesus. A Jersey girl (raised and grown in the Garden State), I’ve been transplanted with my family down south to Oklahoma because of my husband’s job.

My book, Bucking The System: Reclaiming Our Children’s Minds For Christ was released in January 2016.

    BIG Update to Called to Mothering

    BIG Update to Called to Mothering

    Called to Mothering is updating to better serve you.

    The podcast has moved to: https://www.youtube.com/@calledtomothering



    You can listen over there just like a podcast or you can watch the video format. Sometimes, I play a podcast in video format off to the side as I do household chores. Now you can choose to watch, listen, or play off to the side.



    I'm looking forward to seeing you in our new location at: https://www.youtube.com/@calledtomothering

    • 52 sec
    Benefits of Being a Stay-at-home Mom

    Benefits of Being a Stay-at-home Mom

    In this episode, Tabatha Hull from A Joy Fueled Journey joins me to talk about the reasons to stay home full-time with your kids. She gives insight into the many benefits of being a stay at home mom, and discusses the impact of such a decision on both mothers and children. Tabatha also shares how moms can make the best of the time they spend with their kids, along with practical tips for making staying home a possibility when finances are a concern.

    Tabatha Hull
    Website: https://ajoyfueledjourney.com/

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    Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/merch/

    You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent.

    If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next.

    Marisa

    #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool

    Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: info@calledtomothering.com

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    • 31 min
    How To Delight In Your Kids Instead Of Deal With Them

    How To Delight In Your Kids Instead Of Deal With Them

    We’re often so busy as moms taking care of our kids, training them in character, and disciplining behavior that we forget to actually enjoy being with them. When we’re on autopilot and overwhelmed with all of their needs, we can slip into a very negative mindset towards our children and even end up resenting them. In this episode, I share practical ways you can move beyond just dealing with your kids to actually delighting in them!

    Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/

    You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent.

    If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next.

    Marisa

    #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool

    Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: info@calledtomothering.com

    • 12 min
    7 Ways To Stop Your Kids From Talking Back

    7 Ways To Stop Your Kids From Talking Back

    Kids talking back to their parents is one of the most common problem behaviors - and also one of the most tricky to handle. “Backtalk” is actually a broad term that refers to a whole host of disrespectful responses from children. Depending on the age of the child, it can range from just a defiant “NO,” to eye rolling, to a full-blown shouting match.

    It’s extremely frustrating and disheartening to have a child who challenges or sasses you over every request, but with the right tools you can diffuse it quickly & effectively! In this episode, I share 7 things you can do to stop your kids from talking back.

    Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/

    You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent.

    If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next.

    Marisa

    #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool

    Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: info@calledtomothering.com

    • 12 min
    Can Moms Have It All?

    Can Moms Have It All?

    Can we truly have the best of both worlds - a successful career and a thriving family? Or does one inevitably come at the expense of the other?


    In today’s episode, I’m talking about whether the work/home balance for moms is sustainable and some of the realities of trying to invest well in both at the same time.

    Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/

    You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent.

    If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next.

    Marisa

    #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool

    Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: info@calledtomothering.com

    • 10 min
    How To Cope With Loneliness as a Mom

    How To Cope With Loneliness as a Mom

    In this episode, Jamie Erickson from The Unlikely Homeschool blog joins me to talk about the importance of moms supporting one another and the best ways in which we can do this. She also discusses how social media as well our culture’s high priority on independence has put mothers at a disadvantage, and shares practical ways that moms can cope with feeling isolated and lonely.

    Would you like helpful and cool merch? You can check it all out at: https://calledtomothering.com/shop/

    You can check out my website at: https://calledtomothering.com for great blog posts and resources to help you as a parent.

    If you like my videos, please subscribe, and let me know in the comments what you want to talk about next.

    Marisa

    #mothering #mom #momlife #homeschool

    Want to Send me Something to talk about? You can email me at: info@calledtomothering.com

    • 27 min

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