The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus

298 | Be a Life-Giver to a Tired Mom: Ch 45 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You

Reflecting on two of the most exhausting years of parenting, two things stood out to me—two things that others did that gave me new energy. If you know a tired mom, I’m sharing two simple ways you can help her feel alive again. This is Chapter 45: Be a Life-Giver to a Tired Mom. Listen in. I’m launching The Abide Sessions—a weekly, premium spiritual formation membership for women craving depth, clarity, and a steady rhythm with Christ. Weekly Zoom. A full Bible study. Community. Peace. Want to abide more deeply this year? Learn More Here [https://open.substack.com/pub/sandycooper/p/introducing-the-abide-sessions-8f9?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web]. We'd love to have you.  Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You [https://amzn.to/3Boe6an] Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance [https://sandycooper.substack.com/about] Website: The Scoop on Balance [https://thescooponbalance.com/]

297 | For the Mom on the Verge of a Meltdown: Ch 44 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You

If I could retitle this essay, I’d name it: "For the Mom Who Idolizes Productivity." Or maybe, "For the Mom Who Keeps Raising the Bar." Because while it’s true this is an essay about a time I sent my kids back-to-school and had a meltdown, the bigger truth is that it’s a time I gave myself a pep talk about silencing my evil inner critic.  This is Chapter 44: For the Mom on the Verge of a Back-to-School Meltdown. Listen in. I’m launching The Abide Sessions—a weekly, premium spiritual formation membership for women craving depth, clarity, and a steady rhythm with Christ. Weekly Zoom. A full Bible study. Community. Peace. Want to abide more deeply this year? Learn More Here [https://open.substack.com/pub/sandycooper/p/introducing-the-abide-sessions-8f9?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web]. We'd love to have you.  Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You [https://amzn.to/3Boe6an] Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance [https://sandycooper.substack.com/about] Website: The Scoop on Balance [https://thescooponbalance.com/]

296 | Dear Mom of the Mouthy Teen, An Open Letter: Ch 43 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You

I wrote this essay after talking with a friend who was at a doctor’s office and witnessed a teen openly disrespecting his mom. My friend was outraged that the mom said nothing in response and was expecting my approval. Instead, I sided with that mom. This is Chapter 43: Dear Mom of the Mouthy Teen: an Open Letter. Listen in. I’m launching The Abide Sessions—a weekly, premium spiritual formation membership for women craving depth, clarity, and a steady rhythm with Christ. Weekly Zoom. A full Bible study. Community. Peace. Want to abide more deeply this year? Learn More Here [https://open.substack.com/pub/sandycooper/p/introducing-the-abide-sessions-8f9?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web]. We'd love to have you.  Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You [https://amzn.to/3Boe6an] Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance [https://sandycooper.substack.com/about] Website: The Scoop on Balance [https://thescooponbalance.com/]

295 | The Best Decisions I Made Last Year (Circa 2015): Ch 42 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You

Who knew that the decisions I made in 2015 would still be affecting me so profoundly now in 2025? As we approach the end of the year, I hope this list inspires you to make some decisions of your own that stand the test of time. I’m launching The Abide Sessions—a weekly, premium spiritual formation membership for women craving depth, clarity, and a steady rhythm with Christ. Weekly Zoom. A full Bible study. Community. Peace. Want to abide more deeply this year? Learn More Here [https://open.substack.com/pub/sandycooper/p/introducing-the-abide-sessions-8f9?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web]. We'd love to have you.  Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You [https://amzn.to/3Boe6an] Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance [https://sandycooper.substack.com/about] Website: The Scoop on Balance [https://thescooponbalance.com/]

294 | Six Strategies for Staying Calm When Your Teen is Freaking Out: Ch 41 of Mom, You're Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You

Of all the essays I’ve written in this book, I think this is the one I’ve personally shared the most often with my personal friends. It’s hard-fought wisdom from the toughest years of parenting on record. This is Chapter 41: Six Strategies for Staying Calm When Your Teen is Freaking Out. Listen in. I’m launching The Abide Sessions—a weekly, premium spiritual formation membership for women craving depth, clarity, and a steady rhythm with Christ. Weekly Zoom. A full Bible study. Community. Peace. Want to abide more deeply this year? Learn More Here [https://open.substack.com/pub/sandycooper/p/introducing-the-abide-sessions-8f9?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web]. We'd love to have you.  Purchase Mom, You’re Amazing! And Other Things I Want to Tell You [https://amzn.to/3Boe6an] Substack Newsletter: Behind the Balance [https://sandycooper.substack.com/about] Website: The Scoop on Balance [https://thescooponbalance.com/]