The Mom Hive Podcast
By Mom Hive
The Mom Hive PodcastJul 05, 2020
Tech Support for Virtual Learning
Whether your kids will be back in school in-person or you're staring down a full year of home-based learning, the majority of kids this school year will be virtual learners at some point. In this episode we break down a couple of the most important factors to consider when setting up your kids to begin school as virtual learners. Join us for some laughs, but most importantly as we share practical knowledge for you to have in your mom toolkit.
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Microsoft Surface (A Microsoft Surface is my favorite PC we've ever owned, and I'm usually a Mac girl!)
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Mom Hive Coffee Break with Special Guest: Stacia!
Grab a cup of coffee and join Lauren, Paige and special guest Stacia on this MomHive Coffee Break Episode. We talk about the “summer slide” an idea that kids’ school skills regress during summer vacation, and the various ways we attempt to keep kids learning over the summer to prevent this from happening.
🕰Timestamps🕰
Intro: Lauren asks Stacia and Paige about their thoughts on the “summer slide” as teachers and also as parents...
3:10: Workbooks?? Sometimes “Summer Slide” spills over into “Life Slide”… Also, Paige tells us her trick for erasing old dried up dry erase marker that you forgot to erase a few days, weeks, maybe years ago...
8:25: The importance of empowering kids with a Growth Mindset
11:25: Paige talks about how she enjoys cooking with her kids and often uses that as a learning moment
12:52: Nature walks are a great way to incorporate leaning in your normal day
15:53: Stacia talks about making a game out of letting her girls online grocery shop, and how it is also important to remember to teach life skills!
21:00: We discuss how we don’t always have the patience to invite our kids into the different jobs or tasks we are doing, and how we just need to be more open and aware of these learning opportunities when they present themselves. 26:50: Final thoughts on summer vacation
31:42: Lauren teaches Stacia and Paige a fun easy game to play with your family called Pterodactyl.
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Brain Quest Workbook: https://amzn.to/33annzb
Comprehensive Curriculum of Basic Skills: https://amzn.to/3k286pZ
Dot to Dot Dry Erase Activity Book: https://amzn.to/2EupXWj
Activity Book for Minecrafters: https://amzn.to/2PfOctr
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15 Favorite Books for Emerging Readers
In this episode Lauren and Paige talk about reading with their littles. From Bob books to Shel Silverstein, you will hear about lots of different favorites and what reading aloud looks like in each of their homes. It’s not just for little kids who can’t read, reading aloud benefits the whole family and these girls are here to hook you up with lots of resources so you can see what works best for your family!
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- Bob Books, Set 1: Beginning Readers
- The Big Fat Cow That Goes Kapow
- Pinkalicious: Pink-a-rama (I Can Read Level 1)
- Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night?
- Roadwork (Construction Crew)
- Little Bear Boxed Set: Little Bear, Father Bear Comes Home, and Little Bear's Visit
- Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy's Ultimate Chapter Book Quartet: Books 1 through 4
- In a Dark, Dark Wood
- Olivia
13. A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein (2005) Hardcover
14. Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings
15. The Mischievians
Turn off autopilot and embrace your mom brain
In this episode we explore what it means to us to mom on autopilot, and how now more than ever, we need to be aware of the things we say and why we say them. Lauren and Paige step out of their comfort zones a little to weigh in on current events, but before that they have fun discussing some of Lauren's favorite idioms, and the stories behind why we say them.
🕰Timestamps🕰
00:00 - 00:30 What’s up with Lauren and Paige? Things continue to worsen regarding the Corona Virus in the Houston area they call home. They are very concerned about what that means for their kids regarding the next school year…
2:00 All about masks, and how they are becoming a part of our everyday lives and events. Paige talks about how she is planning to decorate wedding themed masks as a part of a bridal shower she is hostessing.
8:00 Lauren and Paige discuss how it seems like they should have more free/me time right now because they are stuck at home, but they don’t… Where does all time go!?? Lauren talks about how she sometimes finds herself on autopilot when it comes to conversations she is having with her kids while she is trying to clean house or work on something by herself. In an effort to bring awareness to this phenomenon, Lauren thought it would be interesting to explore some of the things we say all the time without knowing what they actually mean. These are grammatically known as idioms.
14:00 Lauren and Paige discuss various idioms and where they came from, to illustrate the idea that we say things all the time without thinking about why?
34:00 We talk about taking a hard look at ourselves and our values and beliefs and making sure that the things we say and the people we vote for align with our heart and mind. That no matter what the issue is: from the importance of wearing masks, or the Black Lives Matter movement and systemic racism. We are working hard on ourselves right now to make sure that our words are grounded in truth and that our hearts are open and ready to love all people, not in spite of the fact that their ideas/opinions/philosophies are different from our own, but BECAUSE of it. Diversity makes all life on earth stronger, and it exists all around us: Race, Culture, Sex, Religion... I believe that every time we choose to turn towards diversity and ideas that challenge our own that we truly start to mend the great divide we find our country in today.
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How to Incentivize Your Kids in the Summer
Tips to Minimize Poolside Whining
In this episode Paige and Lauren discuss various treatments for minor swimming pool related calamities like fire ant bites, pool hair, sunburns, eyes stinging from chlorine… Think you know the best way to treat a sunburn? You might be surprised by what we discovered! *** THIS EPISODE CONTAINS ANECDOTAL REMEDIES FROM OUR OWN PERSONAL EXPERIENCES. WE ARE NOT EXPERTS. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK***
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Coffee Break: COVID 19 vs. Galveston Beaches
In this episode Lauren and Paige talk about distance learning coming to an end and what summer usually looks like for each of their families. They discuss summer plans and how going to the beach is different as an adult, and in different areas of the Gulf. Lauren compares the questionable water quality in Galveston to the unknowns of decisions we’re all making everyday regarding COVID. Remember: Together we mom better! If you have any suggestions or resources regarding summer activities during this season of social distancing please add them to the comments below, and while you're there, don’t forget to subscribe! We love hearing from you!
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Here's to Moms: The Real Boss
In this Mother’s Day Special Lauren and Paige discuss the complicated roles that moms shift in and out of multiple times a day: Teacher, Chef, Housekeeper, Psychologist, Mediator…. Moms work really hard in a very solitary job that has none of the perks of the corporate world: co-workers, lunch break, conferences, vacations, bonuses…, and they can feel exhausted and unappreciated. So, to celebrate moms, The Mom Hive asks the other adult in the home to provide some feedback, (a performance review and interview questions), and let us know what they think about their boss aka mom. What we hoped would be a funny and light hearted mother’s day episode, became so much more than we ever imagined it could be. It is a beautiful reminder to all moms out there who are in the trenches day after day exhausted and overwhelmed, that your husband sees you, even when you think he doesn’t and he thinks you are truly amazing. Thank you to all the dads who participated, we are so grateful to you for helping us make something magical. Here’s to you moms! Cheers, Lauren & Paige.
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Mindfulness: Those Zen Monks Don't Have Kids
In this episode Lauren and Paige talk about what mindfulness is to them, and the many different ways they incorporate it into their daily lives. From finding your happy place, to flotation therapy and gratitude journals, you will hear about lots of different ways to simply be present in this fast paced world we live in.
It’s not just for moms, mindfulness benefits the whole family and these girls are here to hook you up with lots of resources so you can see what works best for your family! Remember: Together we mom better! If you have any suggestions or resources regarding mindfulness please add them to the comments below, and while you're there, don’t forget to subscribe! We love hearing from you!
Helpful Links:
Article about the benefits of flotation therapy: https://www.health.com/mind-body/floatation-therapy
If you are local you should check out Infinity Float: https://www.infinityfloat.com/
Cosmic KidsYoga: https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
Mind UP Curriculum: https://mindup.org/
Peloton: https://www.onepeloton.com/
The Mom Hive Podcast - Pilot
Lauren and Paige finally take the plunge into their first ever episode of The Mom Hive Podcast. They dive into the creation of The Mom Hive and the content they are looking forward to discussing in future episodes. You’ll get to hear an interview from each of the creators about their family lives, their passions and an introduction to their mom mentors. Wonderfully Wild and Never Perfect Nutrition segments share useful tips on how to kill pesky fire ants and easy ways to incorporate drinking more water.
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