193: Mindful Motherhood with Educator & Author, Autumn McKay

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Brief summary of show:

In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, we are joined by Autumn McKay, an early childhood educator, author, and mother, who shares insights into combating motherhood burnout through mindfulness and gratitude practices. 

Autumn discusses the impact of certain books on her parenting, her transition from a classroom educator to homeschooling, and the delicate balance of respect and love in mother-son relationships. She also touches upon gender roles, resilience, and the importance of allowing children to solve problems independently. Additionally, Autumn provides practical tips for mothers on balancing nurturing a family and pursuing personal passions, emphasizing routines, delegation, and self-compassion.

She also explains the inspiration behind her Full Life Gratitude Journal for Moms and activity books aimed at intentional parenting and the early introduction of gratitude in children's lives. The podcast wraps up with tips on how parents can instill resilience in their kids and Autumn extends an invitation for listeners to explore her resources available online. We talk about:

• 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
• 01:05 Book Recommendation
• 01:54 Navigating Motherhood and the Mother-Son Relationship
• 02:47 Understanding Boys: Love, Respect, and Nurturing
• 10:02 Balancing Motherhood and Career: Strategies for Success
• 13:34 Building Resilience and Gratitude in Families
• 17:41 The Inspiration Behind the Full Life Gratitude Journal
• 21:04 The Power of Gratitude and Setting Goals
• 23:54 How to Access Autumn McKay's Resources
• 24:37 Parting Words of Wisdom: Giving Yourself Grace
• 25:13 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

Resources

• Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys by Stephen James 
• The Anxious Generation - Jonathan Haidt

Connect with Autumn 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestmomideas/
• Books and Education: https://www.bestmomideas.com/Home?category=Educational
• https://www.bestmomideas.com/
• http://www.bestmomideas.com/podcast-free-mom-saver-bundle 

Connect with Nicole 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegcumberbatch/
• https://www.themotherhoodvillage.com/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzy4b2WHCxvP1k8lL0dvIA