Matrescence - The constant transformation and development of our mothering role - a podcast by Deb Hopper

Our role as mothers can become so overwhelming because of the many things that are expected from us. In Episode 8 of the Life Skills 4 Kids Podcast, we have an interesting conversation with Amy Taylor-Kabbaz as she talks about the challenges that mums go through, the concept of matrescence and the importance of self-care for mums.

Amy is a writer, a producer, a speaker, an international award-winning coach running numerous online programs to help mothers all over the world and, most importantly, a mother of three. She authored the best-selling book "Happy Mama: The Guide to Finding Yourself", created the #1 iTunes meditations for children "Bedtime Explorers", and hosts "The Happy Mama Movement" Podcast.

In this episode we cover:

•Amy's story of how she started working with mums.
•Why women are compelled to do so much more than what they can handle.
•The challenges, significant shifts and identity dilemmas that mums go through.
•Amy expounds on the role and the meaning of being a mother and how they can be nurtured.
•What is Matrescence?
•The importance of acknowledging matrescence as an ongoing experience for mums.
•How mothers can smoothly adapt to the processes of parenting development and self-care.
•Self-care for mums and parents who have children with additional needs.
•Dealing with anxiety in children.
•Amy shares her story of how her daughter has been her greatest teacher.
•Do fathers have the same experience as matrescence in women?
•Deb's highlights from the conversation.

Links:

•Happy Mama Website
•Happy Mama Facebook
•Happy Mama Instagram
•The Happy Mama Movement Podcast

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