Holli Crawford tells us what she has learned to help her children learn to be resilient. Join us as she shares family challenges that taught her important lessons.

Important concepts to develop resilience:

1. Communicate. Don't be afraid to share what's happening within the family being aware that the information is age appropriate
2. Be prepared. Create a safe escape route for all members of the family, and identify a meeting place outside of the home.
3. Teach children how to contact emergency personnel - Call 9-1-1.
4. Find something positive every day, no matter what the circumstances.
5. Give back. Serve others in your community

Nominations for Mother of the Year(R) are open from Mother's Day through September 15th. Remember and honor a special mother in your life by clicking on this link: Nominate a Special Mom

Dr. Jennifer Harrington shares her expertise as she provides listeners with exciting ideas on how to improve our family's nutrition while decreasing anxiety, depression, and mood changes. This is a must listen if you want to reduce your stress levels.

Dr. Harrington's handout: The Connection Between Burnout and Nutrition for Busy Moms

Connect with Dr. Jennifer Harrington on her LinkedIn site.

More information about her nonprofit Called to Serve that provides medical care to patients around the globe.

Remember to join Mom to Mom speaker series every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Noon Eastern time on Facebook Live - American Mothers, Inc.

It's time to nominate a special mom for Mother of the Year(R) until September 15th.

Guest Dorothy DeVore and host Deanne Taylor discuss the joys and challenges of Parenting Adult Children. They share their experiences on developing good relationships, starting when they are young.

Read more about Parenting Adult Children on the handout prepared by Dorothy.

These Six Habits Will Transform Your Relationship With Your Adult Child, by Kelsey Borresen

Book: Doing Life With Your Adult Children, Jim Burns.

It's time to nominate a special mom in your life for Mother of the Year(R) Mother's Day through September 15th

Remember to join Mom to Mom speaker series every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Noon Eastern time on Facebook Live - American Mothers, Inc.

Katina Alami, mother of seven adopted children (4 teenagers), shares her journey of finding a way to make her home a refuge. Learn as she shares her doable seven steps to Making Your Home A Refuge, which can make a difference in your home.

1. Attitude
2. Service
3. Needs - Physical, Emotional, Social, Intellectual
4. Organization
5. Spirituality
6. Nature
7. Cozy Places

Click here for her handout: Making Your Home a Refuge

For more information about Katina and her journey, visit her Facebook page.

Her book "Hindsight: A Story of Faith and Family" is available on Amazon.com.

Remember to nominate a special mom for Mother of the Year(R) from Mother's Day through September 15th.

Do women, especially mothers, really need to connect with one another? Find out during this episode as host Deanne Taylor talks with guests Yolanda Perez from Puerto Rico and Lanae Tryon from Nebraska. Learn ways to connect. Here are the six steps:

1. Gather about 10 friends and neighbors together.
2. Introduce American Mothers to them and the concept of connecting as mothers.
3. As a group, determine what you will focus on - learning, serving, honoring together, or a combination of them.
4. Decide when and where you will meet, and how often - weekly, monthly, quarterly.
5. Select three leaders to assist in organizing the meetings, etc.
6. Encourage each mom to pay the American Mothers annual national dues.

Click for a copy of the 6 steps: Connect - Create A Local Chapter

Join American Mothers

Nominate a Mom for Mother of the Year(R)

Connect to the Mom to Mom speaker series every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Noon Eastern Time on Facebook Live.

The 2024 National Mother of the Year(R) Jenessa Fillipi talks about her parenting challenges and successes, and parenting intentionally.

She also shares her experience with those who are emerging from homelessness. Learn of the journey her family has taken working with Down Home, a nonprofit organization that helps families. For more information about Down Home, visit down-home.org

Nominations for 2025 Mother of the Year(R) open on Mother's Day, May 12th until September 15th. Nominate a special mother today.

Remember the FacebookLive Mom to Mom program every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at noon Eastern on American Mothers Inc. Facebook page.

This is the third and last episode in the series of motherhood thoughts and experiences from the 2024 State Mothers of the Year(R).

The highlight of this episode is at the end when you will hear each Mother of the Year(R) share her Motherhood Magical Moment. Do you have a magical moment?

Be sure to visit the American Mothers website to read more about these amazing mothers. You can connect with them as they share their feelings about being a mother, as well as learn of similar challenges you may have.

Some of the 2024 State Mothers of the Year(R) share their thoughts about the role of mothers, their mantras, and other things. Connecting and learning from other mothers is a great way to realize just how great of a mother you are!

You still might be able to secure a place at the National Convention if you register very soon at www.americanmothers.org/convention. Do it today!

The convention is in Omaha, Nebraska from April 25 - 27, 2024. We hope you can make it!