The REAL risk in not nurturing your child’s EARLY interests, Ep. 162
Also in this episode, 3-steps to nurturing even interests that might require screen time or trips to the ER!
So many moms don’t attach a value to doing something that fascinates them in the same way that they see a value in uncovering what might fascinate their kids.
11 years of coaching and in this episode, I share how I’m seeing this play out both as a mom and as a coach to moms who want to uncover their purpose and be brave enough to pursue it with all of their might.
Ultimately, there is value in BOTH you doing something that fascinates YOU and in you uncovering and being HONEST about what might fascinate your KIDS…if neither is considered then everyone loses; I’ve what happens when interests are stomped on and it’s ugly! Definitely, tune in to this week’s warning about what happens once we start ignoring our kid’s REAL interests (or our own).
The context for why this topic is URGENT and important for all parents
What I’ve seen from the most successful corporate executives is this…tune in
A personal example in my home that expresses I can be short-sighted too
Origami>NASA Solar Panels…who knows? Listen in…
Poll, I ran recently with a sample interest that got LinkedIn members talking
Skateboarding vs. Less Risky Options (Soccer) This was news to me….see stats:
Videogaming vs. Physical options (Screen time research)
Then what you can do MOM or DAD to truly nurture your kid’s interests
Listen to their interests without judgment
Acknowledge their interests as viable
Expose them to the industry in all sorts of ways (hint: we need to use our imagination!)
Your turn: what is your child interested in? Leave them in the comments here or join the conversation on Substack:
https://melissallarena.substack.com/
Why join the newsletter on Substack for free? On Substack, you can answer this question and share your thoughts about this week or any week’s episode AND I will respond to engage in a conversation with you practically REALTIME. I have three boys myself and hearing your perspective is important. Will I see you there?
Share this episode with a fellow mom who enjoys nonfiction and has kids with a myriad of interests. She will thank you and so will I.
Related Substack Articles:
What if your 11-year-old wants to become an online video gamer? 14 non-to-minimal screen alternative ideas for raising an online video gamer (or how to nurture your kid’s interests in a mommy-friendly way)
How To Uncover Your Kid’s Real Interests Before They Are Altered By Modern Society – If you have a 6-12-year-old, then I’ve included 3 questions you can ask them this weekend –
This episode is brought to you by Unimaginable Wellness the newsletter on Substack. A newsletter for podcast listeners who want to do better for themselves and their kids. You’ll feel all sorts of emotions from experiencing this newsletter including feeling deeply understood as a mom who is trying her best to keep her dreams alive, feeling connected to a fellow mom who keeps it totally real, and you might even let out your inner dork or nerd because seeing mine gave you the courage to do so.
You can expect emails to arrive weekly, every Tuesday and Friday at 7 am CDT. Oh, and since I love surprises, I may arrive in your inbox outside of this schedule with some Kinder egg surprise just to make you smile. The topics I most enjoy writing about include adopting a global mindset, choosing the truth over sugarcoating things, self-belief, self-trust, overcoming imposter syndrome, powerful moms, writing rituals, journaling prompts, Austin hotspots for moms hot and heavy about art & culture, entrepreneurship, podcasting, self-care, mental health, being a boy mom, having identical twins, living abroad with a family, lifestyle design, living abroad with kids, emotional courage, mom identity or “script,” having the energy to do more, holistic health practices, and about achieving wellness that is beyond our imagination to have a sustainable writing career if this floats your boat. All of these themes are centered on the use of my imagination to inspire the use of your imagination as a mom who still has a lot of imagining to do in her own life even after being a mom.
Subscribe and share your reactions to this week’s episode:
Did you know that I’m writing a book for moms who refuse to buy into the BS that being a mom means stomping on her personal ambitions unless they are directly tied to the happiness of her kid/s. It’s for you; if you feel as if you have lost the greatest parts of your before-kids life. You may have once relied on your big ambitions and dreams to feel alive. Your dreams may have been your life force; heck your dreams may have gotten you to bounce out of bed without an alarm clock! If this is where you are today then I want to help you transform. From feeling limited by the motherhood “scripts” you may have inherited to being excited and thrilled by what you have going on. Imagine feeling as jacked up (in a good way) for yourself, as you do when your least athletic kid earns a soccer goal one glorious Saturday. You deserve to feel that wide-eyed, hopeful, and tickled hot pink about the possibilities. This is the book I needed when I paired motherhood with entrepreneurship 11 years ago. In my case, I was desperate to hang onto my pre-mom desires and dreams that I vehemently set out to discover what I could do, even if that meant bringing my kid squarely attached to my nipples to a prospective client meeting. I’ll save that story for later.
However, for right now, grab a free copy of a chapter from my upcoming book! Get ready to be inspired to reimagine what’s possible for you even as a mom in the thick of it!
Subscribe and Review The Podcast!
Have you subscribed to my podcast for moms who read and want to write a nonfiction book? I’d love for you to subscribe if you haven’t yet.
I’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast for writer moms.
Let’s follow one another on Instagram! Say hi. Let me know if you learned something new in this week’s episode.
https://www.instagram.com/melissallarena
Now, for a BIG private coaching opportunity for 3 moms in January! I want to get 2023 started RIGHT!
So many of you have been jerked around by the pandemic, motherhood, crappy childcare, micromanaging bosses, or unreasonable timelines in your former jobs or current jobs. You want to uncover what you do want to pursue today. You want to figure out what skills are transferable. You want to get back on the horse and this time take the reins in your career. If this is you then, I want to work with you starting this January to help you figure out what you want to pursue with complete clarity, confidence, and awareness of who wants you and where you can provide the maximum point of impact so you can get compensated your worth!
I am accepting 3-moms only in this January cohort and if you are serious about redefining what you do and how you contribute then this is your chance to have me by your side every single step of the way until you have complete clarity or an actual job offer in your hand. Our coaching relationship can come in two flavors – I will help you uncover your best next career that aligns with your real purpose and/or I will help take you that last mile to see to it that you get your dream job offer. I’ll be with you every single step of the way. You get to decide how far you wish to take your career!
Please understand this is your chance to have the support, reassurance, and expertise you need to ensure that your time out of the market does not hurt your odds for the right role or opportunity for YOU only. Again, this is if you want to uncover your purpose today and/or re-enter the job market. This is especially helpful if the roles out there today are unlike the ones that were available when you were last in the market especially if you never worked virtually or are unfamiliar with social media etc.
Want to read case studies?: https://www.melissallarena.com/thank-you-appt/
Send me a DM to Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissallarena/ if this opportunity is exactly what you want right now. My gift to you will be a free copy of my first book ever: the Mommy Shift: A reentry Strategy for Working Moms today. DM me the word: SHIFT. That’s free and has no strings attached. If you want a partnership to go from not knowing where you fit professionally to knowing where you belong then we will hop on Zoom to discuss what an all-in coaching partnership looks like. Here’s the deal. I am working on my book right now and January is when I will be focusing all of my coaching efforts in 2023 so take advantage! I lot has changed in the job market and you don’t want to miss out on the new roles/options out there!
Loving this content? Join other moms like yourself on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=30901620
Interested in supporting this podcast? Visit my Patreon page for juicy insider details.
