Mama Opportunities

Julia K. Murray
  • 4.7 (15)
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A short, encouraging podcast for Moms discussing common scenarios we encounter in daily life. With each scenario I will ask, “What is the opportunity?” and offer thoughts for consideration and questions that Moms can use as a springboard for reflection in their own lives.

  1. 2D AGO

    Merry Christmas, Mamas!

    Merry Christmas, Mamas! I hope you get moments this season to experience the gift of Motherhood. mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

    7 min

  2. DEC 15

    Board Games

    Do you enjoy playing board/card games? Was it part of your growing up experience? Are there games that hold special memories? In addition to all the fun they hold, what can we learn about our children from playing board games together? Think Fun Roll and Play for toddlers and preschoolers Sussed? The game of wacky choices mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

    18 min

  3. DEC 8

    Our Relationship to Stuff: Kids & Toys

    What if we made decluttering with our children a regular rhythm in our homes? How can we help our children see the value of de-cluttering? In what ways can we empower them to make choices about what to keep and what to pass on to someone else? It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff by Peter Walsh The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter by Margareta Magnusson Article I mentioned about How Household Mess Triggers Stress mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

    15 min

  4. DEC 1

    Your Presence is a Present

    In this busy Christmas season, we are doing many things.  How can we be present and alive to what is actually going on in our homes? Felt Christmas Tree for Toddlers Luke 2 from The Bible O Holy Night mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

    16 min

  5. NOV 24

    Relationships are Not Efficient

    When it comes to building relationships--efficiency is not king. Meal Planning Episode, Ep. 27 Plan to Eat mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

    10 min

  6. NOV 17

    The Other Side of the Coin

    Two sides of the same coin. I think of this metaphor when parenting a lot. We can express basically the same thing in a negative or positive way. In this episode, I discuss my frustration at finding my kitchen messy after going to bed early one night. I want to move in my mind from "Can we not do better?" to the other side of the coin which is "Do One Better." mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

    8 min

  7. NOV 10

    Thankfulness Throughout the Year

    In this season of Thanksgiving, we often consider things that we are thankful for. How can we cultivate thankfulness that extends throughout the year? Article I mentioned: An Attitude of Gratitude mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

    12 min

  8. NOV 4

    Family Traditions

    How do you view family traditions? Do you look forward to some things you do every year? Do you feel weighted down by them? In this episode, I discuss the benefits of family traditions and the variety of traditions that we can have. Christmas Devotional I mentioned: The Advent Jesse Tree mamaopportunities.com The quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one."

    14 min
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About

A short, encouraging podcast for Moms discussing common scenarios we encounter in daily life. With each scenario I will ask, “What is the opportunity?” and offer thoughts for consideration and questions that Moms can use as a springboard for reflection in their own lives.

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  • Creator
    Julia K. Murray
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Mama Opportunities
  • Show Website
    Mama Opportunities

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