We like to do rose, thorn and bud at dinner time. Each person says what their Rose was (best part of their day/something good that happened) what their thorn was (something bad or disappointing that happened) and and what their bud (something that they are looking forward to) was for the day. It can be very insightful!

It’s always so sweet to hear you talk about your kids in such a loving, positive way! ❤️

@margaretmatheny

2 жыл бұрын

Those words are so encouraging, hanks for saying that, Cinthia.

Letting your kids interrupt! And teaching them how to do so, politely. I know too many parents who are not interruptible to their kids. We also have code words for in public when the kids are out of line. Saves them the embarrassment of being publicly corrected.

Your dress is so cute! One thing I recently started doing is pre making cookie dough then freezing it in ready to cook balls. This way we don’t just have a ton of cookies being eaten because we will of course eat them all if they are there. And it’s fun for the kids to be like “hey let’s cook some cookies!” And then they can pull them out of the bag, put them on the cookie sheet and watch them cook. And you can make exactly how many you need vs the whole batch at once. I also alway double batch any kind of baked goods, sauces, soups, chili that kind of stuff and freeze so have on hand for days I’m too tired to cook.

Love these tips, my mom hack and go to baby shower gift for new moms is to use a dimable Himalayan Pink Salt lamp for nursing/diaper changes at night. Not harsh light that wakes you up, dimable is key! We now have them in the kids bedooms for night lights and i have one on my night stand to have a soft glow at night.

@stephc6235

2 жыл бұрын

Thankfully my husband has bought so many dimmable smart lightbulbs, those have been such a life savior with my night feedings!

Margaret your videos just feel like home. ❤ I'm so excited for the video about dresses coming up! 😁 One of my favorite tips right now is to focus on what my child *can* do when they're upset. Instead of telling my toddler just, "don't throw that!!" I'm learning to say, "when you're upset you may not throw things. You may come give me a hug and you can cry." She melts from an angry, confused girl into a sweet ball of hugs and I am here. for. it. 😉

I'm not even a woman , but I'll stick with your channel , because your videos are really calming😄

these are seriously the most effective tips i’ve ever heard!

Dear Margaret, I just found your Chanel and binge watch your Videos. I especially want to thank you for your 432 hz music recommandation. It worked magic for us today🤗🤗 God bless you, greetings from Germany

So inspiring to create an intentional / calm home for my family!!! Also, Arts and Crafts, getting some paints out, painting with their little fingers always helps my little ones (4 and 1 yo) to calm down. Also, including kids in house chores, let them help with everything (even if they mess up or slow us down) is a great way to get them involved, help them learn and make them feel like they are capable and they are part of the team.

Great tip! I'm not a mom, yet but still find these very helpful for the future.

Instrumental hymns, hands down the best.

@margaretmatheny

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes to this one!!

I can’t wait to hear more of your thoughts on dresses 👗 🥰

Our 4 year old needs to inhale often and nature documentaries make him sit still and learn so much about our world! Of course the TV is not our nanny, but it can be calming and educational. It really is great advise! So much better than cartoons. x

Not a mom, but I nanny (youngest is now 10). Mornings arent her favorite time of day, but sending her off to school with a "You light up my life!" always gets her out of her funk. We also turn anything into a game, making things up as you go is fine and inventive! We also love traditions, albeit small, and she looks forward to them. Converse, converse, converse. Love your gentle style, Margaret! I see Jesus in you.

@margaretmatheny

2 жыл бұрын

Love all of these. "You light up my life"...that makes me emotional. Going to add that one to my list. Thanks you for sharing and for those incredibly kind words. I've asked the Lord to guide me through this entire process and without sounding cheesy or exaggerative, he's revealed himself to me over and over as he uses my stories to support others.

I really like the sunlight suggestion..mornings can get busy but starting the day with warm sun can set the tone for the day..thanks for that😊

Your videos are so calm and life giving. I LOVE watching your content. Thank you for making it.

Thank you, Margaret! This will help this grandma of a 2 and 5 year old grandson! ♥️

These are all amazing tips. I appreciate that this video is so information-packed, with minimal fluff.

A rainy day activity - go to a large hardware store to explore and explain how everything works. So much to see!

@margaretmatheny

2 жыл бұрын

oh wow, such a great idea!

@HannahMitchell-Art

2 жыл бұрын

@@margaretmatheny if you get lucky you’ll have a store with lots of toasters and jugs and and other things with buttons to press :p

I giggled to myself thinking about how your first tip just keeps applying to all of us grown-up "kids" as well, and how we get the same side effects if not grounded no matter the age, lol.

Thank you for sharing your experiences. Regardless of whether you are a parent or not, these tips were fantastic. Hands on, easy to apply and very now. Amazing 🤩

This was all amazing! Thank you

Love all the tips (have them my own as mum of 3, but it’s great to add a new ones too - thank you for sharing 💛) and I l.o.v.e. the dresses idea! I changed my whole wardrobe 2 years ago. From trousers to dresses (I have 2 trousers and rest are dresses or skirts, but no mini, long or mid.). I feel more “like a women” and mum in dresses 👗 🥰🤩

Great advice ~ love all of these. Thanks so much for sharing 🌻

Love these ideas! Thanks for sharing

One game we play with my nieces while driving is playing "Rainbow Car". Forgot where we got this idea from but we look for cars of every color of the rainbow in order (ROYGBIV). Of course you can add more colors. It's fun for all of us and keeps them entertained.

Okay love these thank you!! Would love if you could make like a list of nature shows you and your kids like?? I’m always on the look for ones!

Great tips!! Thank you for sharing!

Hi Margaret 🤗 I really needed to see this video at this point in my life! My 2 year old boy has become so busy at the moment, and at times it can become challenging. I'm definitely going to try these tips out 😊 Thank You XXX

gah these are so good! so grateful like you and other women like you in this space here on youtube or on instagram who share wife/motherhood PRACTICAL things like this bc I'm just starting out in my mothering journey, so you're doing SUUUUCH a good work that is SOOOO appreciated bc I am able to take the things yall share and implement what works for us NOW, at the beginning

My favorite mom hack (now my grandmother hack as I help raise my four grandchildren) is to use a timer for everything from my own productivity to disciplining grandchildren to showing fairness (taking turns with toys) - let me explain… If I have a job to do, I’ll use the “Pomodoro method” -work for 25 minutes and rest for 5 minutes. During that 25 minutes of work I am laser focused & don’t let myself get distracted (when the timer dings I set a five minute break timer) then I’ll work like that for about a 3-4 hour time block in the morning take a lunch break and then get back at it for another time block using the Pomodoro method again in the afternoon. The children have learned to ask me to set a timer to share toys, Xbox time etc. this helps them with negotiating their own emotions and self control- when the timer dings they just hand over the toy, Xbox controller etc… it has taught them fairness when they see everyone gets treated (loved ) equally by Coco (that’s what they call me!). Using a timer for discipline and time out helps settle the children when they’re really emotional. They have been taught to be quiet during time out or I add minutes to the timer while they watch (sometimes the older boys try me with disrespect and when they see me adding minutes without drama they quickly learned the meaning of self control). I love using the timer for my own productivity because I find myself trying to beat the timer by finishing the task before the timer dings!

I really enjoyed the collagen/gelatin hack for protein and will 100% start doing this! My mom hack is making muffins the night before and having those for breakfast. We have loved a sausage/cheese and pumpkin chocolate chip. Thanks for showing the beauty in motherhood ❤

I’m in the midst of trying to find what works for calming my kids so I’m intrigued to try these. Also your video on anger was really helpful and I appreciate you giving the glory to God. I’m trying to control my emotions, not reacting right away when something goes wrong. Im trying to remember that it’s never as serious as I feel like it is in that moment and to let my kids be kids.

@brookeparler7452

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! In seasons I've had to tell myself over and over again when I'm feeling my stress level rise rapidly "this is NOT an emergency" when things get loud I feel like it is an emergency but it's almost always not true!

I’m right there with you with two little ones. These were all really great tips. Thanks for being so intentional about your motherhood

@margaretmatheny

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Katelin!! These words are so kind.

Love all these tips and use a lot of them often! Another one is water. My girls can be having a rough morning but if I suggest a bath or the sprinkler or just let them play in the sink, that can we a game changer! Even better if you can get to a body of water outside. We're at a small beach near us 2-3x a week when it's hot enough!

@brookeparler7452

2 жыл бұрын

We also love the Scenic Relaxation (I think it's called on KZread) channel. We homeschool so I count that as geography 😂 different places seen through droid footage with relaxing music!

Loved this Margaret ❤️ I also use red light at night as well.. you can buy nightlights and also touch lights. I read that red light doesn't effect the body's melatonin levels so that's the only lighting I have for nighttime feedings or diaper changes. I also keep a handheld swiffer with a reusable fleece cover on it in my car's dash. Works amazing for quick dusting! Looking forward to your video on wearing dresses

I’m not even a mother but I’m loving this video. Many of your tips could be applied just as well to calming adults down as well. I’m enjoying your channel so much. I’d like to tell you that I have just introduced collagen into my diet after 42 years (entire life) of IBS misery, and I have had the first two days ever - and I mean ever - that I have had a calm gut with natural satiety. It was you who persuaded me to try it and so far I have only thanks to give. I am trying to find the video where you showed how you make maple syrup marshmallow but I can’t find it. Can you remember which one it was?

@margaretmatheny

2 жыл бұрын

WOW. That makes me emotional. That's incredible. They are such an honest and real company. I would never recommend anything I didn't use myself! Just so beautiful. I'll share with the company(but keep you anonymous!). Hmmm, I don't remember but there are lots of recipes online. mommypotamus.com/homemade-marshmallow-recipe/ I love mommypotamus. I also sub honey for maple syrup:)

I love all these! My boys love Dino’s so we found a dinosaur workout! It helps so much to get them moving with something that they love! another tv show we love is the free pbs kids app my boys love them and I love that they teach so much but the kids love them. Dance parties are the best! 💃🏼

Yes to swings and spinning!! We have a large round spiderweb-like swing hanging from a tree in our backyard and I can’t tell you how much joy has come from it-adults and kids! Also, boho swings on the screen porch-the kids love spinning in them and I love curling up in them! Very interested in this red light therapy! Would love to learn more on how you use it!

Liked before watching ;)

Wow I was not expecting to be taking notes right now! Haha this was one of my favorite videos thank you so much. 🥰 I loved every one of your tips, very unique honest and helpful. I just shared this with like all the mamas I know!

@margaretmatheny

2 жыл бұрын

😭😭😭😭 thank you. I'm so glad you found it helpful!

I really love this video

Great video!

You are the sweetest mom 🤍🌱 these were so helpful! Driving thru STL now! ✨ wish we could’ve stopped at the arch!

I made it an intention to buy and wear more dresses this summer... I have about 4 or 5 that I really like, and I enjoy. I am wanting to find a few more so that I could have a week's worth at least!!

Very recently started watching your KZread channel. We have six children, ages 17-3. Wow! So many great ideas, feel like I can learn a lot from you! I’ll be watching more of your videos. :) Thank you!! 🤍 Also, it made me smile when you mentioned wearing dresses more, as a Christian Mennonite that’s the main thing I wear. I guess it’s easy to take for granted the things we grew up doing!

@margaretmatheny

2 жыл бұрын

I'm one of six! So so honored you're here and even learning from my stories.

My kids go to sleep to get underwater calm music! My 5 year old can have night terrors and the music grounds him and brings him back to calm. We listen to soundtrack/jazz/classic music quietly in the background for homeschool! They know when that comes on it's school time :) Music sets a great tone!

I am pleased to find your channel Margaret🥰 thank you for sharing your experience, I can relate so much(have 3 and 5 year olds). I use Peppa pig to talk to my 3 y o when she is upset and it works every time😊 we also use calming music, outside play, new playgrounds, simple bedrooms..I will look into red light therapy and supplements too, thank you again🙏💞

Love this! I'm a mom of four (9, 7, 4, 1) and appreciate your insights! Something that has been very helpful for myself as a mom and for my children is our daily routines. I've used routines to give some healthy structure to our days since my first baby was born. They don't have to be set in stone, in fact I appreciate that we can use routines with some flexibility and still reap their benefits. As my kids get older (especially with homeschool) routines help our days flow well! Definitely will be using the affirmations you suggested! Love Sally Clarkson's books too 😊

I love your content :) I’m interested in the necklaces your boys wear. 💙

Such great advice. When it comes to music nothing resets my home and heart more than JJheller music. Listening to her music feels like calling a mentor when im overwhelmed. We also love "instrumental hymns with live birds" on youtube. :)

Also, when we are cleaning the house, I put cleansing music from KZread on the TV (solfeggio frequencies) and sage the house. I swear everyone is happier afterwards!

Thanks once again, beautiful doable tips. A questions raises in my mind: why are we always mentally agitated? I never experienced something like that in my childhood, yet today every kid needs to calm down and help with that, sometimes professional help. I meditate every day sometimes twice a day, otherwise I feel things so intensely. Is it technology? Lifestyle?

Love your channel! I really dont like to comment stuff others do, but i have heard that one should not take any extra collagen before you stop producing it yourself, or else your body will stop selfproducing it😬 usually in the age 26 i think, but im no expert!! U can research it ❤ love your vibe and the way you give god glory!!🙏

I’d love to see a short vid of all the supplements you take, prices and where you get them! I’d like to start a regime with my kids 🤗

@margaretmatheny - I don’t normally comment but a great way of calming children down in my family is we grab hands or hug. And together take ten deep breaths, in through the nose and out the mouth. We often will count together. Physically, this helps the Vegas nerve reset. Once we’ve done this - both of us are calm. Then we can talk. I have three children ages 11-5. This has helped us a lot.

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Always be careful of which behaviors you are rewarding. If a child cries because they want a toy at the store, and you buy the toy, you have just reinforced the crying behavior and it is more likely to happen again. If your child cries because of a thunderstorm and you are excessively comforting them, you are reinforcing their fear of thunderstorms. Better to just talk with them about the storm to help alleviate their fears. This one is tough!

@margaretmatheny

2 жыл бұрын

Love this wisdom.

Play hide and seek with stuffed animals in the house when it’s raining. And outside I made on sort of bingo with things my children have to look for outside. With pictures.

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You look beautiful in that dress! "Oliphant" is an Afrikaans word that translates to elephant 🐘 (here in South Africa) 🇿🇦

I'm not even a grown up I'm a kid but I used them on my baby dolls

Would you mind linking each supplement you give them? I would appreciate it soooo much!

You safe my live as a triplets mom

I absolutely love your content. I try not to miss a single video even if the content isn’t necessarily pertaining to me by your topic I still watch. Something I have been meaning to ask however is regarding the supplements. How would I tailor them to my specific needs? Any recommendation? I am trying to get motivated to move more and get some weight off and I know I could benefit from things that help with energy sleep immunity etc. Without buying everything where would you reccomend I start trying these product’s?

@margaretmatheny

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brandy! I'm so glad you're here. I legally can't recommend anything, but I started with beef liver(perfect supplements), lots of seasonal fruit, grass fed meats, oysters and collagen. And looking at the sun, grounding(shoes off) going for a walk in the sunrise and sunset are energy givers for me! Increasing outside time is always where I start when I'm in a funk. Sending love!!

Where do you purchase your candles from?

Please make more motherhood videos 🙏🙏🙏

Do you still have your Somavedic?

Any favorite specific bands for calming music? Or do you just find a random playlist each time? This is something I want to incorporate into out days more often

@homemaker0506

2 жыл бұрын

I listen to instrumental hymns

@margaretmatheny

2 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily. I just type in calming panio/guitar, cello, etc!

@kristen2646

2 жыл бұрын

Dappy T Keys on KZread is really serene piano music. So good

Hi What is the vacuum brand you use for your car?

@margaretmatheny

2 жыл бұрын

Ayla and co!

Does anyone know the gelatine recipe she uses? I love that tip so much!

@margaretmatheny

2 жыл бұрын

4 cups of organic(no sugar added) juice 4 scoops of Perfect Supplements Gelatin Pour the juice in a saute pan(without the heat on!) and sprinkle the gelatin over it. Let it sit and bloom for 5 minutes then turn the heat on. When the edges start to bubble a tiny bit, stir, take it off the heat, and put it in a glass cooking dish/container. Let it cool for 20 then stick it in the fridge for 3 hours to form!

How many gummies do you give your kids/ yourself? My 4 year old would probably benefit from more protein.

@margaretmatheny

2 жыл бұрын

2 or 3!

Love this video! What is “I spy”? I’m from Argentina and I don’t know how the (game?) is. Thank you! ❤️

@kathyk4901

2 жыл бұрын

One person says, "I spy, with my little eye, something (color)." Then other people in the car try to guess what they saw. "I spy something green." Is it grass? Is it that car? Etc.

@ayurbelu

2 жыл бұрын

@@kathyk4901 than you! In spanish it’s called “veo veo”

I have so loved listening to your videos, but I find that I can’t anymore because there’s so much advertising. I didn’t understand how your first tip (love this) was to go outside and ground with the kids and your second tip was a vacuum cleaner that you like ? This is the fourth video I’ve tried to watch but can’t make it through a few moments without an ad.

@margaretmatheny

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I don't know how to change it! I'll look into that, thanks for letting me know!

I thought the relaxing guitar music would be helpful to my kids but it made my daughter sad and she did not want to listen anymore. Anyone else experience that with their children? It seemed odd. I’m trying to make sense of it. It’s a small thing but surprised me.

@margaretmatheny

2 жыл бұрын

My 5 year old feels emotions with music! Some days are more emotional than others. If I'm noticing he's sad, I just type in happy, relaxing music. Catering to their emotional needs is so great, you're so aware!

@jenAKnND

2 жыл бұрын

@@margaretmatheny my daughter is 6 so similar ages! Good idea to put on happy music. I’ll try that. She is definitely one to feel her feelings. It’s good though!

Praise the effort, not the result. Instead of saying, "Yay, you won the game!" say, "Wow, you worked really hard and look what happened!"