Podcasts by Practically Speaking Mom: Intentional Mom, Strong Family

Do you long to be a more intentional mom but you feel overwhelmed or weary or just don't have a clear path to the next step toward a successful family life? The Practically Speaking MOM, Val Harrison, is here to bring some order to the chaos and some focus to the confusion. You don’t have to be the perfect mom to have a strong family, you need a plan! Join author, speaker, mother of seven, and grandma of two, as she shares wisdom and encouragement about the six areas of an intentional mom's life. You'll learn from her years of experience, successes, mistakes and redemption. Val and her husband Rich, married 28 years, have three married children, two more in college, and two in her homeschool. This podcast covers all stages of parenting, from babies to toddlers to teens and beyond. Val wants to encourage you to not become weary in your work as an intentional mom, "Even with all its unique personalities, imperfections and scars; your family is God's masterpiece. Your efforts matter in this worthy journey of motherhood." Galations 6:9 says, "Do not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time you'll reap a harvest if you do not give up." Let's walk this marathon journey of motherhood TOGETHER, right here, every Monday on the Practically Speaking MOM podcast, the place for an intentional mom to build a strong family.

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Mom, Need ENCOURAGEMENT? Find HOPE in the midst of suffering, Episode 127 from 2022-02-20T21:00

Moms have the most rewarding role in the whole world, by far. But with that reward comes some very heavy responsibilities as well, responsibilities that we must continue to carry even in the mi...

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Top Priority from Toddlers to Teens and Beyond - w/ Guest Host Liz Mall, episode 126 from 2022-02-14T00:00

Quote from Episode 3, The Top Priority and Letting Them Grow Up:
"I was so busy trying to make sure that they were good, that I failed to make sure they knew they were pricel...

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Family Fun Bonding Activity&Wisdom-Giving about Love, Dating,&the Meaning ofMarriage, episode 125 from 2022-02-07T00:00

Our kids are constantly bombarded with messages even at a very young age about romance, love, dating, and marriage. Messages come from music, shows and movies, even video games with their seduc...
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Increase Peace&Reduce Chaos One System at a Time, Guest Host Amy Roberts, Ep 124 from 2022-01-31T00:00

I'm on a mission to simplify my life and streamline my systems AND to teach gt my kids on board with the systems also. This frees me up to focus on what really matters - the hearts and min...
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"Parenting in the Fire Swamp,"a lighthearted look at renewing hope for parents w/ guest host Yvette Hampton of Schoolhouse Rocked -Ep 123 from 2022-01-24T00:00

Parenting is fabulous but it can also be really hard, with difficulties that come at you from all directions. Sometimes those difficult times last for a day or week. Other times, a difficult se...
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Helping Our Kids Get God's Vision for Their Future w/ Guest Host Lisa Nehring from 2022-01-17T00:00

I don't want my vision for my family's future. My vision is skewed. My motives are often selfish and my imagination of what could be is often way too small. I want new vision, but ...
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Give Your Kids the Gift of Goal-Setting with Guest Host Lisa Nehring, Ep 121 from 2022-01-09T20:00

"Our kids need to know that SUCCESS IS IN THE JOURNEY AS MUCH AS IN THE END ACHIEVEMENT. Falling down and getting back up are important milestones in the journey." Val Harrison,...
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A Parent's Annual Inventory - the 5 R's that impact our character and our relationships - Ep 120 from 2022-01-03T00:00

"Hiding in the messy moments from our past are opportunities for new God moments with us and with our kids" - Val Harrison, The Practically Speaking MOM from episode 68 & 12...
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Middles&Teens, Overcoming Negative Self-Talk, Parenting a Gen Z Kid. Guest Host Katie Waalkes of Life in the Mundane, Episode 119. from 2021-12-27T00:00

"What they're struggling with on the inside, these are the more critical things than the things that they're struggling with on the outside."
What I've O...
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Christmas Devo to Moms by Guest Jan L. Burt - Episode 118 from 2021-12-20T00:00

Intentional Moms, I pray that you and your family are preparing your hearts for a blessed Christmas in your home.

Today's episode is an inspirational devotional from guest host J...
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Busy Mom, Let's Nourish Your Heart. With Guest Host, Jan L. Burt - Episode 117 from 2021-12-13T00:00

Mama, Are you depleted? You can't pour out of an empty pitcher. Intentional Moms take time to have your soul nourished so that you can truly nourish the souls of your children. Today we l...
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When Your Child Questions Their Faith, Part 2, with Guest Host Nina Baldwin of Everyday Blessings. 116 from 2021-12-06T00:00

An honest story of brokenness, redemption, hope, and beautiful scars along with SPECIFIC ACTION STEPS for INTENTIONAL PARENTS - steps for the role you play in your child's sacred journey to...
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When Your Child Questions Their Faith with Guest Host Nina Baldwin of"Everyday Blessings"115 from 2021-11-29T00:00

Special Thanks to our guest host this week, Nina Baldwin of the YouTube Channel "Every Day Blessings" EverydayBlessings.net from 2021-11-08T00:00
We mamas are on a constant quest for improving our health. We talk about that journey in the first half of today's podcast. In fact, the tips that guest Becca Hammond shares are the change...
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Child's Hierarchy of Needs to God's Will for Their Unique Life: Equipping Them to SOAR series, ep. 110 from 2021-11-01T00:00

Everything you do as a parent is an investment in your child's future. Therefore, let's be sure that the effort we are making is effective for strengthening their life steps. I...
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Obstacles are Opportunities: Preparing Our Kids to SOAR Series - Episode 109 from 2021-10-25T00:00

"COMFORT ZONES are pretty dull places to live..." This week is about helping our kids to STRETCH for growth, to SPREAD their wings in order to fly. It's one of those episodes you...
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Life Skills w/ Excellence, a REALISTIC Perspective -Preparing Your Child to Soar series pt 2 - Episode 108 from 2021-10-18T00:00

This is the second episode in the new series "Preparing Your Child to Soar," where we're talking about how the best preparation is a holistic approach, based on Luke 2:52.
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Equipped to SOAR - Series Kick-off, Episode 107 from 2021-10-10T21:00

I want my children to be well-prepared for life – a holistic view of life – prepared emotionally and socially, prepared academically and with wisdom, prepared spiritually and with discernment f...
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A Little Bit of Hope and an Educational Vacation Idea w/ Rich&Val - Episode 106 from 2021-10-04T00:00

My husband Rich joins me in the studio this week to share about the BIG SURPRISE our children gave us!

Next week, we begin the series "Equipped to SOAR" - what are the ingre...
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105. Helping My Child BUILD STRONG FRIENDSHIPS,"Be a Blessing"Series from 2021-09-27T00:00

In this final episode in the series, "Teaching Our Kids to BE A BLESSING," we look at HOW to help our children ESTABLISH and MAINTAIN healthy friendships .

One of the most ...
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104. Teaching Your Kids to Be A Blessing Among Siblings, Part 2 from 2021-09-20T00:00

Here's an episode power-packed with examples and PRACTICAL solutions for your family. The focus is on improving sibling interactions. Intentional Mom, you can do this! There is HOPE fo...
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103. Among Siblings, Part 1 - From the"Teaching Your Kids to Be a Blessing"Series from 2021-09-12T19:00

"BLESSING ONE ANOTHER AMONG SIBLINGS," what does that look like?
How do we make this a reality in our imperfect home? It's going to take two episodes to share my answers wit...
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102. Simplifying Hospitality,"Teaching Your Kids to BE A BLESSING"Series from 2021-09-06T00:00

We're in the middle of a series on Teaching Our Kids to be a Blessing.

Last week we talked about being a blessing through VOLUNTEERING.

This week, we're looking ...
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101. The Value of Volunteering - A series on Teaching Our Kids to Be a Blessing, Pt 1 with Guest Debbie Smith from 2021-08-29T23:00

This week on the podcast I am joined by my dear friend, Debbie Smith. She inspires us to look for opportunities to impact our children and others through volunteering. This is part ...
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100. Mom, Stop Fighting Your Battles; and 100th Episode Celebration! from 2021-08-22T21:00

Val and her daughters Abby & Emma celebrate the 100th episode
Plus, Val interrupts the celebration to share what God put on her heart to share with moms this week - Mom, stop fighting yo...
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99. Homeschool? How? Why? 24 Yrs&7 Kids. Plus Academic Tips for All. from 2021-08-16T00:00

God has called me to encourage and equip ALL MOMS, no matter where your children receive their education. I know that circumstances are unique for every family. Even though I've been ...
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98. Four Steps for a Family Time-Out for the Most Important Thing Before School Begins from 2021-08-09T00:00

Join me, Val Harrison, for the Coffee Break Tour 2021: Wichita, KS, Thurs, Aug 12, 7-8:30pm
Tulsa, OK, Aug 21, 7-8pm
If you want to join me in Wichita or Tulsa, email me at Val@Practical...
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97. Modesty, Pitfalls from the Purity Movement, and Treasuring Sexuality from 2021-08-02T00:00

You may want to grab your earbuds and listen to this one without the kiddos first. Then determine if you want them to listen afterward as a springboard for discussion, depending on the...
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96. Val&Abby share keys to WAITING with GRACE, It's a Growth Thing! The conversation continues a year later from 2021-07-26T00:00

Last week, in episode #95, you listened to a conversation between me and my daughter Abby (at the time of recording she was a sixteen-year-old junior in high school). The conversation con...
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95. Conversation with a Teen about Guarding Your Heart in Today's World, Pt 1 from 2021-07-19T00:00

This is an episode about developing your parenting perspective on romantic relationships for your kids, SLOWING DOWN THE PROCESS, pushing back against the culture's messages about datin...
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94. Introducing Two Parenting Topics PLUS Potty Training Tips from 2021-07-12T00:00

In episode 94, Val shares two parenting topics that need extra preparation and prayer.
Plus Potty-training Tips!

Precious Mom, no matter your season of motherhood, it would b...
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93. Ways to GROW: No more bored kids on screens. Part 2 from 2021-07-05T00:00

Last week Emma & Abby helped Val Harrison, The Practically Speaking MOM with ideas 1-5 in a Summer Success Plan to keep kids off of screens and on to truly living. This week, in episode 93...
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92. Enrichment activities over Screen Time; part 1 from 2021-06-27T22:00

Click here to read the full BLOG POST related to this podcast, conta...
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91. We didn't know, but God did. from 2021-06-20T20:00

God’s signature on the events were perfectly clear, but not until AFTERWARD. . HE knew what was coming. We thought we were making a Father’s Day gift for Rich but we were participating, unknow...
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90. Making Marriage Matter: No Matter What from 2021-06-14T00:00

We're taking a practical look at strengthening your marriage, no matter what it looks like today. Rich and Val have a conversation as they celebrate 29 years of marriage.

Here&...
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89. Pinball Parenting from 2021-06-07T00:00

Sometimes motherhood is like playing a life-size game of pinball and YOU are the ball, being pinged from one unexpected parenting dilemma to another? What's a mom to do?? Let's talk...
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88. Listener Q&A, with Abby and Emma from 2021-05-31T00:00

Emma & Abby are back! They're hosting this light-hearted look at Listener Questions and I'm answering them!
From using a "Money Jar" to improve some family habits t...
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87. Visionary Parenting from 2021-05-24T00:00

Your Child's Heart is Asking, "Mom, Do You Believe in Me?" "What makes me significant in this world?" "Am I blessing or a burden?" "What else do you ...
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86. Organize Your Papers&the Mountain of Mail, from the Lasso Your Life Series from 2021-05-17T00:00

Do you ever feel like you're drowning in papers?! It seems we moms deal with a constant flow of papers and mail coming into our house.
How about we tackle that mountain of papers and ...
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85. Tackling Your To-Do List, from the Lasso Your Life Series from 2021-05-10T00:00

"Mama, if you don't learn how to LASSO LIFE, it will LASSO YOU!" - val harrison, the practically speaking mom, episode 85

Today in Episode 85 we're talking about one...
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84. A Unique Way to Impact Older Children, Coping with the Loss of a Child, The Role of Mother, Intentional Grandparenting from 2021-05-03T00:00

In this Mother's Day Special Edition episode, the secret is out! When you meet the guest on this week's episode, you'll be meeting the source of the Practically Speaking MOM&apos...
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83. A Heartspace for Disciplining, Mom-breaks, and Mom Health Tips - with guest Becca Hammond, Part 2 from 2021-04-26T00:00

Today we’re continuing a conversation with Becca Hammond, mama of two preschool boys and a baby girl on the way. Becca is also one of my grown daughters. What a privilege to have her in the stud...
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82. Moms&False Inadequacy w/ Becca Hammond&Val's VIPs from 2021-04-19T00:00

Do you ever feel inadequate as a mom? Boy I sure do.
Today on episode 82, "Mom & False Inadequacy," I discuss this topic with one of my grown daughters, Becca, who is a mom of...
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81. Trials, Triumphs, and Favs on a very busy week! from 2021-04-12T00:00

Hey Mama, this week will give you some hope about your VALLEYS in life. You know they have PURPOSE, right? Not only that, but do you know that your valleys are often your victories in the ...
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80. Transform Your Family with 4 Steps to VALUE EACH OTHER more Effectively from 2021-04-05T00:00

Let's identify what makes each family member feel VALUED and UNDER-VALUED, what BARRIERS are impacting their ability to RECEIVE messages of love & value, and more. We're healing m...
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79. Surprise VIP Guests, LEGACY, and Family Bonding from 2021-03-28T22:00

Meet my VIP's & hear about LEGACY including a tribute to my grandfather who passed this week. Family Easter Bonding is the focus of the remainder of the episode. Even if you're n...
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78. Touring the Six Rooms of the Intentional Home from 2021-03-22T00:00

Let's explore together the heart of our ministry to moms. Episode 78 is full of parenting nuggets in all the areas of your momlife. from 2021-03-01T00:00
"One of the great privileges of motherhood is that we can praise and affirm our children in ways that spur them toward growth and good behavior." - Val Harrison, Episod...
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74. What's In My MOM BOX? Common Tools that make motherhood more manageable, Part 1 - Episode 74 from 2021-02-22T00:00

I used to give a talk years ago where I would show all the things in my mom box - literally a cute little box that contained mom tools, common objects, to make my life simpler, make my parentin...
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73. Let's Get Real w/ Val&Tiff about the Momlife, Part 3 - Personality Parenting&Being a Standard Bearer Mom from 2021-02-15T00:00

We finish up my discussion with Tiffany by looking at ways to personality parent – adjusting your parenting based on the personality of your child but not adjusting the standard, all with...
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72. Teach Your Kids the TRUTH about Love. What is Your Child Learning about LOVE&Relationships&Marriage? from 2021-02-08T00:00

"First, WE guard our children's hearts. Then we teach THEM to guard their hearts. This episode will help you learn to do both." - Val Harrison, The Practically Speaking M...
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71. Let's Get Real w/ Val&Tiff- a heart to heart about the momlife, Part 2 from 2021-02-01T00:00

The Practically Speaking MOM, Val Harrison, and her guest, Tiffany Deschner (mom of three adorable daughters) continue their heart to heart about the momlife in Part Two of "Let's Get ...
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70. Let's Get Real! Val&Tiff, mom of 3, have a heart to heart about the momlife, Part 1 from 2021-01-25T00:00

The mom life is so much more meaningful when we share the journey with a friend!
Today begins a mini-series with one of my dear friends, Tiffany Deschner, an intentional mama of three adorab...
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69. Road Trip to Refinement (Part 2 of the 5 R's of Intentional Parenting) from 2021-01-18T00:00

We all want to grow and CHANGE, to eradicate the things in us that are unhelpful to our family and to ourselves; but real, lasting change is difficult to achieve.

For many of us, we don...
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68. Mom, Take the Time to REFINE - The 5 R's of Intentional Parenting, Part 1. from 2021-01-11T00:00

"Hiding in the messy moments from our past are opportunities for new God moments with us and with our kids" - Val Harrison, The Practically Speaking MOM, from episode 68, "...
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67. Val&11 Female Podcasters share a Christmas Collaboration - Women in the Biblical Christmas Story from 2020-12-21T20:00

Merry Christmas, My Intentional Mom Friends!

This is Val Harrison the Practically Speaking MOM and host of the Practically Speaking MOM: Intentional Mom, Strong Family Podcast.

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66. Creating Christmas Memories - with Abby, Emma,&Val from 2020-12-14T00:00

Val Harrison, The Practically Speaking MOM, is joined by her two youngest daughters, Abby and Emma, as they share lots of laughter and family traditions to bring you closer to each other and to ...
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65. Intentional&Imperfect - Four Benefits of Being an Imperfect Mom from 2020-12-07T00:00

My dear mom friend, you do not need to be perfect to be an intentional mom. In fact, imperfect goes very well with intentional and in today's podcast & blog we're looking at the f...
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64. Made to SHINE: The Value of Your Child's Unique Identity from 2020-11-30T00:00

Did you know that one of the most loving things you can do for your child is be excited about DISCOVERING who they are?

We talk about it on Episode 64, Made to SHINE...
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63. Unlock Your Child's Strengths&Impact their Self-Perception from 2020-11-23T00:00

Part of our role as intentional moms is to identify God’s unique design in our children, to help them to see it clearly for themselves, and, to help them to allow the Holy Spirit to H...
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62 Mending Your Child's Heart at every age from 2020-11-16T00:00

Even intentional, loving parents are going to cause some heart-wounds in our children. How can we identify those wounds? How can we help them heal? That's our topic today on the Practically...
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61. Giving our Kids SMALL Steps to BIG Results&Littles Who Don’t Listen from 2020-11-09T00:00

Practical Parenting Hint - EXPECTATIONS and STANDARDS are not the same thing. Use expectations as a tool to move your child toward the fixed standard. Let's talk about it in episode 61, Gi...
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60 Season 2 DEBUT - Let God Write Your Victory Song&Family Table Talk Ideas from 2020-11-02T00:00

A NEW look, a new sound, and a new format is waiting for you in episode 60 of the Practically Speaking MOM: Intentional Mom, Strong Family Podcast. This is a SPECIAL SEASON TWO DEBUT episode! ...
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59 BLOOPERS Year One -"Behind the Mic"hosted by Abby and Emma from 2020-10-26T00:00

BLOOPERS Year One! "Behind the Mic" hosted by Abby & Emma, episode 59.

This is Val Harrison, the Practically Speaking MOM and I approved this episode. What was I thin...
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58. BEST OF YEAR ONE the top moments, top episodes, top parenting concepts from year one, hosted by Val&Rich from 2020-10-19T00:00

Episode 58, BEST OF YEAR ONE - top episodes, top parenting principles, hosted by Rich and Val
It's time to CELEBRATE! This is the first of three episodes of celebration for ou...
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57. Clarity for Busy Moms - Stress, Priorities,&Taking Time to Breath - with Guest Steph Fisher Pt.2 from 2020-10-12T00:00

Here is an episode full of wisdom nuggets for moms to keep the right PERSPECTIVE with your to do list, to keep your PRIORITIES in order, to find STRENGTH in difficult times, AND it wraps up with...
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56. Healthy Family begins with Healthy Mom, an interview with @StephFisherWellness from 2020-10-05T00:00

This week we look at lots of awesome strategies for FITTING HEALTH into our busy momlife!! Oh, Mama, you want to listen to this two-week discussion between Val Harrison, the Practically Spe...
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55. How Do YOU Measure MOM SUCCESS? Goodbye COMPARISON&PERFECTION! from 2020-09-28T00:00

Click Here to go to Episode 55's BLOG POST. How Do YOU Measure MOM SUCCESS? Goodbye COM...
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54. Nurturing a Sense of Security in Marriage&Family - with Rich and Val. from 2020-09-21T00:00

A Sense of SECURITY is a Fundamental Building Block in the Pursuit of Wholeness - the wholeness of an individual and of a relationship.
What if you had someone in your life who was fully com...
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53. Sibling Squabbles, Bonding, and Listener Q&A from 2020-09-14T00:00

Sibling Squabbles & Family Standards for Fighting Fair, Birthday Bonding, Listener Q&A, Changing Negative Self-Perceptions, and the Hard Work of Mending Relationships are all a pa...
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52. Your Child's Sacred Struggle: Questioning God, Finding Grace, Part 2 from 2020-09-07T00:00

An honest story of brokenness, redemption, hope, and beautiful scars along with SPECIFIC ACTION STEPS for INTENTIONAL PARENTS - steps for the role you play in your child's sacred journey to...
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51. Running from God, Finding Grace: When Your Child Questions Their Faith, Part 1 from 2020-08-31T00:00

"In all honesty I was tired of running from God. It’s hard work to run away from God because you’re running away from love and joy and hope. You don’t realize, until you’re away from...
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Episode 50!! Behind the Scenes - Rich Interviews Val from 2020-08-24T00:00

Fifty episodes is something to CELEBRATE when you're a mom of seven, grandma to two, a homeschooler, and a Mompreneur! Val (and Rich too) are amazed that God continues to direct this minis...
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49. LAUNCH Time: Legacy Building for what comes next&a Mother's Prayer from 2020-08-17T00:00

LAUNCH Time: Legacy Building for what comes next & a Mother's Prayer at the Threshold, Episode 49.
If you'd like the words of the Mother's Milestone Praye...
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48. Growing Heroes&Helping Weaknesses - the positive habit of audio adventures w/ guest Jim Hodges from 2020-08-10T00:00

Growing Heroes & Helping Weaknesses - the positive habit of audio adventures w/ guest Jim Hodges, Episode 48.

Read Val's Blog Post regarding this episode from 2020-08-03T00:00
Intentional parents, it is never too late to pivot, apologize, and course correct. The sooner you do, the sooner you'll get to enjoy the wonderful, undeserved harvest even for the mistakin...
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46. The Hope-Filled Life of a Mistaking Parent including a Mother&Son Discussion from 2020-07-27T00:00

The Hope-Filled Life of a Mistaking Parent including a Mother & Son Discussion between The Practically Speaking MOM and her oldest son, Nathan.

This week's podcast is a ...
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45. Managing STRESS in Mom and Child, Pt 3: Counteracting the Harmful Impact w/ Guest Amanda Colliatie, Licensed Marriage&Family Therapist from 2020-07-20T00:00

Pt 3 of Managing STRESS in Mom & Child: Counteracting the Harmful Impacts of Stress w/ guest Amanda Colliatie, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
(Be sure to checkout the coordina...
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44. Managing Stress in Mom and Child, Part 2: BUFFERING STRESS w/ Guest Amanda Colliatie, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from 2020-07-13T00:00

BUFFERING Techniques for Stress in Our & Our Kids' Lives - from Guest Amanda Colliatie, LMFT Click here to read from 2020-06-22T00:00
Behind the Scenes w/ Four Sisters and their Practically Speaking MOM, Episode 41.
Join us today for lots of laughs and lots of honesty!
This episode is a special treat to me -...
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40. Chat with Val - Mom Favs for Body&Mind. Also, a Legacy Dream Come True! from 2020-06-15T00:00

Chat with Val - Favs for a Healthy Body & Mind. Also, a Legacy Dream Come True! Episode 40
?Do you ever get tired of telling kids "no" they can't watch that movi...
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39. Raising Loving Leaders from 2020-06-08T00:00

Every day a new page of history is written.
Are we teaching our children how to ?examine it, ?respond to it, ?be impacted by it, ?lead others through it, ?LEARN FROM IT?
No one w...
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38. Mom Making Money: Work Habits that work so your focus can be on your family from 2020-06-01T00:00

Today we're looking at strategies for being an intentional mom and income provider. Now it just so happens that I love business, so this is a super fun topic to me! from 2020-05-18T00:00
Parenting Principles in this episode: Mom-dependent vs. Independent, Helping Kids deal with their emotions, Your child's weakness may be a strength in disguise, Having Kids Take Respons...
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35. Self-care isn't selfish. Listener Q&A and Getting Kids on Board with Boundaries from 2020-05-11T00:00

Are you operating from empty? Do you think it is selfish to dedicate TIME to replenish YOU? from 2020-04-20T00:00
Part 1 of Parenting Middle School and High School girls. If your kids are younger than this age, please listen also. Intentional Mom, now is the time to determine where you stand on many c...
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31. What Makes Your Child Come to Life?! Pursuing their Passions from 2020-04-13T00:00

It's a mother & daughter talk - invite your kids to listen too! Topics: The Joy of seeing your child find the Pursuits that makes them Come to Life! Three Charac...
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30. Putting the Pieces Together - A Mom's Survival Guide - Parenting in Crisis from 2020-04-06T00:00

Can Crisis Parenting and families celebrating Holy Week fit together?
Well, it does this week! These two issues come together on the Practically Speaking MOM: Intentional Mom, Str...
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29. ScreenTime, Chores, Habits of Blessing - Help our kids GROW, even in a crisis. Plus, Mom, What's Your Harriet Road? from 2020-03-30T00:00

A SIMPLE SOLUTION to STOP the magnetic pull of the screen to your child is included among the ideas Val shares this week on our series Parenting in the Pandemic. You'll learn about Val&apo...
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28. Finding Focus when Nothing is Normal. PLUS, Q&A on Root Parenting. from 2020-03-23T00:00

Oh, Mom, how is your family holding up? Are you feeling confused, overwhelmed, and stunned? Since our current world crisis doesn't seem near its end, we parents are looking at how to bri...
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27. Relationship Killers, Maintaining Influence&Mom, Are You Out of Order? from 2020-03-16T00:00

So much parenting wisdom is tucked into this week's episode. First, Val Harrison, The Practically Speaking MOM, reminds moms that INFLUENCE in our child's heart is a PRIVILEGE and thus...
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26. Root Parenting: Digging Deeper into the Four Root Areas Behind Your Child's Behavior from 2020-03-09T00:00

There's so much going on below the surface in your child, and all of these things impact your child's attitude and behavior. It's our tendency to res...
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25. Root Parenting vs. Surface Parenting from 2020-03-02T00:00

"Root Parenting requires extra time observing when we are busy with other things; it requires listening with our heart when we feel lik...
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24. How a Busy Mom Gets Quality Time with God Daily; Becoming a Power House Parent, Episode 24. from 2020-02-24T00:00

Val shares a way you can plan a family night where each family member contributes to the evening, expressing that you all treasure one another AND to teach your kids to LEAD THEIR HEART.
T...
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23. Overcoming Negative Communication Habits in Your Family&Marriage, with Rich and Val from 2020-02-17T00:00

In this episode of the Practically Speaking MOM podcast, my husband, Rich, joins me on the show to talk about the negative communication games that we gave up in our marriage and we give som...
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22. Mom's Marathon Path. Plus, Are we going to teach our kids that sex is sacred? When a society has lost its way... from 2020-02-10T00:00

This week's podcast has two blog posts connected to this episode:
*Read Val's post about from 2020-02-03T00:00
How do you bring HAPPY to the Dol-drums in your Days? The last five minutes of this episode Val share's how she adds a little sunshine to the less-lovely parts of a mom's routine resp...
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20. #FamilySpontaneousFriday #FamilySketchySaturday + Teaching Kids How to MAP Their Goals, Episode 20. from 2020-01-27T00:00

#FamilySpontaneousFriday was God’s solution to our family’s heartache.
This week you're going to learn all about the Family bonding plan that became a big hit!

Want to rea...
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19. When Littles are Loud:A routine that fosters growth, reduces chaos&whining, Episode 19. from 2020-01-20T00:00

When Littles are Loud:A routine that fosters growth, reduces chaos & whining, Episode 19.

Resources for Today's episode:
Today's episode is PART 2 of a series, ...
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18."God's Vision, Not Mine"with Val and Four of her Kids. Plus, Set Your Path for the Six Areas of Intentional Motherhood, Episode 18. from 2020-01-13T00:00

In this episode, Val asks her four youngest kids - Josh, Andrew, Abby, and Emma a question about choosing God's way over their way. Then Val shares her 2020 goals for the six main a...
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17. Goal-Setting for Kids. Plus, Dreaming&Goal-Setting in Marriage- a Marriage Moment with Rich and Val from 2020-01-06T00:00

Teach Your Kids Goal-Setting. Plus, Rich & Val on the Value of Dreaming & Goal-Setting in Marriage, Episode 17.
2020 brings 52 opportunities for you and I to get more intentio...
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16. Let's Not Waste this Moment! The Power of Regret from 2019-12-30T00:00

Let’s Not Waste This Moment; it’s the perfect time to do something very difficult but very good. We’re going to look at our regrets for just a moment, but it is for a purpose. The important p...
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15. Christmas with Val&Friends. Plus, The Life of Saint Nicholas that Inspired some of Today's Most Popular Christmas Traditions, Episode 15. from 2019-12-23T00:00

Christmas with Val's Friends. Plus, The Life of Saint Nicholas that Inspired some of Today's Most Popular Christmas Traditions, Episode 15.

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14. Helping Your Kids Grow in Character, Wisdom, Relationships&Health: Raising a Luke 2:52 Kid from 2019-12-16T00:00

What if there was a SIMPLE PLAN for helping your child GROW in CHARACTER, WISDOM, HEALTH, and RELATIONSHIPS on a regular basis? Here's your road map to more intentional parenting!
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13. Mom's Mental Health, Our Drive for Perfection, Joy in the Valley - Val interviews Marriage&Family Therapist Amanda Colliatie with a LIVE studio audience. from 2019-12-09T00:00

Episode 13, Mom's Mental Health, Our Drive for Perfection, The "Hurt Cycle," and Finding Joy in the Valley - Val interviews Amanda Colliatie, Marriage and Family Therapist wit...
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12. Lying, part 2. T.I.M.E., not Time-Out. Dealing with the HEART of Your Child through Mercy Seat Parenting. from 2019-12-02T00:00

Episode 12, T.I.M.E., not Time-Out. Dealing with the HEART of Your Child through Mercy Seat Parenting. Lying, Part 2. (Lying Part 1 is in episode 4).
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11. A Christ-Filled Christmas from 2019-11-25T00:00

Quotes from Episode 11, A Christ-Filled Christmas:
"We don't want to waste any holiday opportunity to pour into the life of our kids - to grow some character, to make s...
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10. Overwhelmed? Reduce chaos one system at a time: Time-Saving Strategies for Busy Homes, Part Three from 2019-11-18T00:00

Episode 10: Time-Saving Strategies for Busy Homes, Part 3.
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"These systems increase simplicity and they also increase self-discipline in our kids."
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9. Listener Q&A (consequences, child's weaknesses, mom's mistakes). Plus Meet Val's Son, Andrew. from 2019-11-10T23:00

Listener Q&A (consequences, child's weaknesses, mom's mistakes), Episode 9. Plus Meet Val's Son, Andrew.

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8. Intentional Marriage: *Moms daily serenity moments *Val&Rich on redeeming your marriage from 2019-11-04T00:00

Intentional Marriage, 8: *Moms find serenity moments in your day *Single mom's marriage perspective *Your marriage can be redeemed!! *Meet Val's husband as they discuss what pri...
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7. Work Ethic&the Habit of Happiness in Littles, Middles, and Teens. Plus, Success Habits for Teens from GAINING MOMENTUM: Preparing Your Student for Success with or without College from 2019-10-28T00:00

7. Giving Kids the Habit of Happiness. Work Ethic in Littles, Middles, and Teens; Success Habits for Teens from GAINING MOMENTUM: Preparing Your Student for Success with or without College Listen

6. Parenting Middles and Teens- Overcoming Negative Self Talk, What Your Teens aren't Telling You, Resources for Those who Love a Child in the Gen Z World from 2019-10-21T00:00

Quotes from Episode 6 Parenting Middles & Teens, Negative Self-Talk, What Teens Aren't Telling You:
"We can either fight the reality that they're starting to lo...
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5. Getting Kids to Listen the 1st Time and Following Up After a Chore: Part 2 of Time Saving Strategies for Busy Households from 2019-10-14T00:00

Episode 2, Getting Kids to Listen the First Time:
"Delegating Chores to your child isn't about making life easier for you. It's about growing your kids' abilities...
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4. Dealing with Lying in Your Child, Part 1. Plus, Val's Daughter, Becca&Toddler Manners. from 2019-10-01T20:00

(Part 2 of Dealing with Lying can be heard in Episode 12).
Today you're listening to Episode 4, "Dealing with Lying in Your Child, Part 1." For the first ten min of the episo...
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3. Ways to Love Your Child from Toddler to Teen, and Learning to Let Them Grow Up, Episode 3. from 2019-09-28T18:00

Quote from Episode 3, The Top Priority and Letting Them Grow Up:
"I was so busy trying to make sure that they were good, that I failed to make sure they knew they were price...
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2. Mom is"Master Gardener"and"Manager of the Monkeys"in Time-Saving Strategies for Busy Households, Part 1 from 2019-09-27T18:00

Episode 2: Time Saving Strategies for Busy Homes
Morning Prayer for Moms by Val:
"God, Help me to have PASSION for YOUR Purposes in this day and PEACE about the things yo...
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Meet the Practically Speaking MOM from 2019-09-14T00:00

Welcome to the Practically Speaking MOM podcast - the place for an Intentional Mom to build a Strong Family.
I’m Val Harrison, mom to seven and wife to Rich for 27 years. I love warm drin...
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Meet the Practically Speaking MOM from 2019-09-14T00:00

Welcome to the Practically Speaking MOM podcast - the place for an Intentional Mom to build a Strong Family.
I’m Val Harrison, mom to seven and wife to Rich for 27 years. I love warm drin...
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Meet the Practically Speaking MOM from 2019-09-14T00:00

Welcome to the Practically Speaking MOM podcast - the place for an Intentional Mom to build a Strong Family.
I’m Val Harrison, mom to seven and wife to Rich for 27 years. I love warm drin...
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