最佳Simple Parenting播客 (2025)

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256: Homeschooling Without Losing Your Sanity (Or Your Grace) 48:15

16d ago48:15

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Here's a real look into homeschooling—I'm going over what has worked for me, but more importantly what hasn’t, and why it’s okay if it’s not picture-perfect. We'll talk about how incorporating God in center of your homeschool is crucial. How we (us mamas) could be the problem with our homeschool. Why we may be unintentionally forcing things to happ…

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255: Welcome to the Dirt: Growing Dreams, One Messy Step at a Time 41:34

25d ago41:34

41:34

I did it! I rebirthed the Homeschool Entrepreneur Mom Podcast to Dreams, Dirt & Grace! In this episode we’ll talk about the heart behind Dreams, Dirt, and Grace— How to plant those forgotten dreams, Why the messy, gritty parts of life are where growth truly happens and the importance of giving ourselves Grace through it all. Here’s the link to my f…

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Are You Ready to Revolutionize Your Kids’ Bath Routine 0:36

2M ago0:36

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Say goodbye to stressful bath times and hello to fun, eco-friendly moments with Brush in Bella! Our collection of high-quality, sustainable bath products is designed to make your child’s bath routine easier and more enjoyable. From playful silicone bath toys that encourage creativity to safe, eco-conscious bath accessories, Brush in Bella has every…

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253: My Secret to Making it Through Challenges 28:47

4M ago28:47

28:47

Whenever you decide to do something new, lean into your purpose, head towards something God is pulling you towards.... Challenges start flying at you! Does the Challenges Slow you Down? Change your Course? Make you Quit?! In this episode, I'm here to encourage you that You are a Superwoman too! Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Pac…

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252: Socialization Series: Are you Making Friends as an Adult 18:19

5M ago18:19

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YES! Mamas! It's just as Important for YOU to be Socializing (like your kids). Plus it you are now the Example for them. Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here: http://www.kawaiahquin.com/freebie -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com…

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251: You're (Probably) Ignoring it! How to Listen to Our Bodies as Mamas 20:13

6M ago20:13

20:13

When your body starts to break down, it's actually telling you that you NEED more than just REST. In this episode we'll talk about How these things affect your body too: - the Season that you're in - the Relationships you have with the things in your life (& it's more than the relationship you have with people) - things you can DO to help Heal your…

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250: Socialization Series: Peer Pressure. Did you know there's Good & Bad Types & are you Teaching BOTH? 15:49

7M ago15:49

15:49

Most of us have been taught or only teach our kids about the Negative effects of Peer Pressure. Did you know that there are Positive Benefits of Peer Pressure too? Teach your kids about BOTH! WHY? because when your kids are socializing and building relationships, they will be faced with BOTH. Let's talk about it. Download My gift to you: Unschoolin…

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249: Socialization Series: Stranger Danger VS Tricky Adults 18:49

8M ago18:49

18:49

Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here: http://www.kawaiahquin.com/freebie Socialization includes EVERYONE that your child (intentionally & unintentionally) interact with. Which includes Strangers. In this episode, I'll be talking about the difference between Stranger Danger & Tricky Strangers. How Stranger Danger instills F…

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248: Anniversary Episode! Mamas, Don't Give Up on Your DAYDREAMS! 25:50

9M ago25:50

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Sometimes we get caught up in Making a Living that we Forget to Make a Life. Has god been pushing you towards a Purpose & have you NOT taken a Step? Have you (unintentionally) placed your Daydreams into Park instead of just slowing down to take a break? There have been times in my life where I did the same, but now, I'm living my own Daydreams and …

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209. What I hope you take away from the Simple on Purpose podcast (retirement party!) 21:07

9M ago21:07

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Dearest listeners, today is the finale episode where I share with you my experience of the podcast, answer your questions and sum up the takeaways I hope you have had from listening to the podcast. Episode topics and related links the start of the blog My C-Section & The Feelings I Was Ashamed to Admit my two main goals with the podcast how the pod…

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247: Transitioning from Homeschool to Summer (That's sets you up for your next Year!) 15:21

10M ago15:21

15:21

Is transitioning into Summer easy for you? Do you have it planned or do you just eventually Stop? In this episode I'll teach you how we transition into Summer where Learning still happens, Fun is Included and Starting back up again in the Fall isn't Hard. Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here: http://www.kawaiahquin.com/fre…

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208. Improve relationships with this simple tool (bids for connection) 16:50

10M ago16:50

16:50

Years ago I learned a simple tool that has improved all my relationships. This tool is about looking for the cues that others are giving us – and using those times to connect. They are called Bids For Connection, a Gottman term. I will outline what bids are, ways to respond, and how to simplify the process. Before we jump in, 👉🏼 remember to stay co…

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207. Our judgements and assumptions of others (fundamental attribution bias and how it impacts our relationships) 17:26

11M ago17:26

17:26

We all make assumptions and judgments of others – but did you know there is a bias we have in our judgements? This bias shows up in all of our relationships and it can create an opposition and divide in places we actually want empathy and compassion. In this episode we explore the Fundamental Attribution Bias, how it impacts our relationships and w…

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246: Socialization Series: The Benefits of Socializing with Different Age Groups 21:28

11M ago21:28

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There are quite a bit of benefits to socializing your kids with different age groups! From learning patience, how to teach other kids, to having empathy, to being able to learn from different perspectives and so much more. In this episode we'll talk about it so that you can find ways for your kids to have the opportunity to gain these benefits too.…

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206. Finding peace through downsizing + decluttering the closet and shopping, with Renee Benes of the Unstuffed Podcast 17:59

11M ago17:59

17:59

When you think you need all the things and the dream home to be happy…. then you realize you need to shed the weight of ‘stuff’ and consumerism in order to find yourself and find peace. Renee Benes, of the Unstuffed Podcast, shares some of her story of downsizing, decluttering the closet and what it taught her about herself and her life. In this ep…

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205. Finding balance through ‘ENOUGH’: motherhood, minimalism, self-worth, and personal growth 14:03

11M ago14:03

14:03

Our relationship to ‘enough’ can show up in all the areas of our life. Whether we struggle with discomfort, self-worth, setting limits, or offering ourselves more – we all can consider how the concept of ‘enough’ and ‘sufficient’ can play out in our minds, hearts and lives. Key topics in this episode, and related links for more information Enough e…

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245: Socialization Series: How to Integrate in your Everyday Lives 13:39

12M ago13:39

13:39

Socialization doesn't have to be a "Hard thing to do". There are Simple ways to integrate it into your daily lifestyle. In this episode I'll tell you how and how to teach your kids how to do it. Building their Life Skills in Communication, Relationship building & their Confidence. Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here: http…

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204. Reframing BALANCE in motherhood and work life 16:40

12M ago16:40

16:40

The most common question I get is “how do you balance motherhood, life and work?”. We are all seeking to have more balance in our daily lives and make sure we get everything done. In this episode, I share my struggles with having a toddler and baby and looking for balance in my life. I share the common themes I hear from clients on the topic of bal…

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203. Being a mom who enjoys her life 13:08

1y ago13:08

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There are seasons in life where we feel like we have lost ourselves, especially in motherhood. We might feel stuck and like we aren’t enjoying our lives. I want to talk to how we can move ‘away from pain’ or ‘towards pleasure’, and some simple ways we can bring delight and passion into our daily lives. In this episode, Shawna Scafe, Professional Co…

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244: Socialization Series: It Doesn't Only Happen in School 16:39

1y ago16:39

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Socialization is one of the TOP Objections that many people have when it comes into jumping into Homeschooling. In this 6-part Series we will dissect Socialization.... 1. How it doesn't happen Only in School 2. How to Integrate it to your Everyday Lives 3. Benefits of Socializing with Different Age Groups 4. Stranger Danger vs Tricky Adults 5. Peer…

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202. Introducing the Life on Purpose Community Patreon 12:57

1y ago12:57

12:57

I am going to stop spreading myself thin across the internet, and I am launching a member community in Patreon called the Life on Purpose Community. I chose this name because I want one of the overall goals of this community to be nurturing YOUR life on purpose. I want to encourage you to have passion in your life and enjoy your life. In this episo…

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201. Overcoming negative self-talk and to moving towards positive self-talk 21:05

1y ago21:05

21:05

Negative self-talk can our work-life balance or ability to manage parenting challenges. In this episode, Shawna Scafe, Counsellor and Coach, discusses how to identify common cognitive distortions and challenge them to help rewire your self-talk to be more empowering and motivating. This episode is a follow-up to the introduction on Cognitive Distor…

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243: Learning from people who have Experience vs People who have None 15:15

1y ago15:15

15:15

Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here: http://www.kawaiahquin.com/freebie This might seem obvious, but think about anytime you have taken advice from someone who never had direct experience, training or an adequate amount of time in that area. Were they REALLY the best Resource for learning about that subject? In this episo…

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200. Motherhood, decluttering, mindsets (the 200th episode, listener Ask Me Anything) 22:53

1y ago22:53

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As a way to celebrate 200 episodes and 5 years together, I asked listeners for their questions on any topic. In this episode, I’m answering questions on the most important question to ask when decluttering, abundance vs scarcity mindsets, motherhood stages and seasons, and more from AMA (Ask Me Anything) questions Here are the questions that I answ…

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242: 10 Marriage Tips to Strengthen your Connection, Relationships, Family, Homeschool & Home 27:46

1y ago27:46

27:46

Wanted to share Our Top 10 Marriage Tips. Take what speaks to you and your hubby, integrate it into your life and see what happens. Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here: http://www.kawaiahquin.com/freebie -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com…

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199. Mindset traps to be aware of (cognitive distortions that might be holding you back in motherhood and life) 16:49

1y ago16:49

16:49

How we talk to ourselves matters. I was asked to share an episode on positive self-talk and want to open up with a review of the common mindset traps (cognitive distortions) we can have. By noticing these cognitive distortions we can better understand how we might be holding ourselves back and the impact our thinking can have on our lives and relat…

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241: Striving for a "Balanced Life" is going to drive you Nuts! Here's an alternative... 19:34

1y ago19:34

19:34

I was searching for a "Balanced Life" myself and realized that it wasn't serving me and it probably isn't serving you either. In this episode you'll learn about how striving for a "Balanced Life" will always leave you feeling like you're at the edge of stress. Instead I'm going to give you a new perspective on what to strive for in your life, so th…

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198. How to live each day with intention, as a mom (life on purpose and intentional living while in motherhood) 17:33

1y ago17:33

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What does it mean to live on purpose? This is a question I get from listeners who want to live intentionally but aren't sure how to apply it to daily life (as a mom, because mom life has a lot of urgency and autopilot wrapped into it). I want to unpack how I approach intentional living on a daily basis as well as the bigger picture. This is a liste…

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240: What to do when you have a Big Change in your Schedule. Can you Still Homeschool or do you Have to send your kids to Public School? 21:24

1y ago21:24

21:24

Recently got asked: How will you still Homeschool? Will you be sending your kids to public school? There is so much Freedom in Making Homeschool Fit INTO Your Life vs Your Life Conforming to your Homeschool Schedule. & YESSSS... Homeschool can fit into your schedule no matter what Life changes (going back to college, new career, new opportunities) …

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239: Power Tip: Why Taking Down Christmas before the New Year helps you Start 2024 Fresh 13:44

1y ago13:44

13:44

Holidays can be stressful & decorations can be a reminder of that! Here's why taking down your Holiday Decor will do so much greatness for your New Year goals, homeschool and even for your wellbeing. Plus you still can Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here: http://www.kawaiahquin.com/freebie -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> http…

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238: How Your Perspective on School could be Ruining your Homeschool. The Importance of Deschooling and Unschooling. 20:11

1y ago20:11

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Your Traditional School Beliefs Deschooling yourself Unschooling your kids Where to Start? Download My gift to you: Unschooling & Deschooling Packet Here: http://www.kawaiahquin.com/freebie -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website ->http://www.kawaiahquin.com/由Kawai Ah Quin | Homeschool Coach & Kid Entrepreneurship Mentor

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197. Holidays + Grief, Family Dynamics, Boundaries, Self-Care and Joy – tips from a counsellor 17:11

1+ y ago17:11

17:11

This is part 2 of the situations that can feel tough around the holidays. We explore how we deal with grief, family dynamics and clashes and ways we can take care of ourselves and look for ways to enjoy what is available to us. Tips from a counsellor to consider for the holiday season. Main topics of this episode: Part 1 unpacked topics like antici…

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196. When The Holidays Feel Hard (stress, anxiety, loneliness, overspending, transitions)- tips from a Counsellor 16:33

1+ y ago16:33

16:33

I asked listeners to share the tough scenarios they expect to encounter during the holidays and Christmas. I will start with Part 1, going through the themes of scenarios and sharing an idea on a shift you can try to make this season, from a counsellor's perspective. The goal is to give you some tools on how to handle the reality that life can stil…

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237: Loudest Message We Give is How We Live 19:58

1+ y ago19:58

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Here's some things to Ask yourself: Not only What are you achieving How are you incorporating Rest How are you Taking care of your soul What are you Speaking or NOT Are you Pleasing Others, Comparing or Distracted Do you have Boundaries How are you spending your time? Do you just TALK about something, or do you DO something about it -Kawai Let's be…

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236: STOP being the ”Good Girl” & How it’s HURTING you. 21:20

1+ y ago21:20

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Fill in the blank: She is so Good at.... What have you've been told and what you've been trying to Live up to? This image has been molded around the person that people perceive you as. Because you are probably GOOD at those things. But in a society where it's Looked down on or people are Shamed for Sharing their struggles, now You feel like you can…

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195. The cost of ‘earning’ your rest 12:19

1+ y ago12:19

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A major hurdle that many of us moms to rest is the underlying belief that we need to 'earn our rest'. In this episode, Professional Counsellor and mom of three unpacks how this belief impacts our abilities to rest well, our relationships and our coping habits. This episode is in follow-up to Episode 194. I stopped calling myself a lazy mom In this …

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194. I stopped calling myself a lazy mom (addressing the overwhelm of motherhood) 13:25

1+ y ago13:25

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Do you ever find yourself trying to rest or relax and get this nagging voice telling you that you are being lazy? As moms, this can be a nightly experience, when we finally get the kids down and would like to unwind. Instead, our R&R gets hijacked by this notion that if we aren't doing chores, hobbies, exercise, etc then we are being lazy. But, odd…

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235: Power Tip: My 5 Favorite Ways to Incorporate Learning into the Holidays 11:46

1+ y ago11:46

11:46

Here's the activties! Let them Bake! (Measurements, Home Ec, Doubling Recipe, Let them Shop for a Gift! (Budget, Taxes, Research, Plan it, Wrap it) Learn & Perform for the Family (song, poem, puppet show, acting) Plan a Family Outing (Scheduling, Planning, Budget, Meals, Drive time) Plan a Game Night (Games, Food, Prizes, Timeline, Group Work, Resp…

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234: Incorporating Gratitude into your Life with a Simple Keepsake Activity of Gratitude for your Ohana 12:39

1+ y ago12:39

12:39

Here's a way to continue to share gratitude in your family during this season. Activity: Give each person enough post-it notes for each member of the family Write down something they're grateful for about each person. If kids can't write, be their recorder (have them talk and write it down for them). Start with One family member at a time and each …

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193. Beautiful words that embody simple + intentional living 19:21

1+ y ago19:21

19:21

Words are incredibly powerful, they can communicate exactly what you are thinking, feeling, wanting, needing, in sometimes as little as a single sentence. But that only works when we understand ourselves and have the vocabulary necessary to name our lives. Join me today as I talk about nine beautiful words from other cultures that capture the heart…

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233: Should you Follow or Not Follow the Suggested Reading Age/Grade Level on Books? 22:39

1+ y ago22:39

22:39

Do you have a struggling Reader and those "suggested Reading Levels" are causing more confusion rather than clarity? In this episode you'll learn a way to choose books that will BETTER support your child's reading progress and Tips on what to do for your struggling reader. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -…

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232: Why You’re (Probably) Not Showing Love to the One that Needs it the Most 14:56

1+ y ago14:56

14:56

God said that we need to Love our neighbor like how we Love ourselves. So the question is, "Are you Showing yourself the same amount of Love that you Pour into Others?" If you're being hard on yourself, getting upset for not completing tasks, feeling overwhelm creep in... then this episode is to help you to STOP heading down that path. Let's feed Y…

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192. Who are you when I’m not looking (internal vs external validation) 17:14

1+ y ago17:14

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We live in an audience-performer culture it is hard to know which decisions we are making for ourselves and which ones we are making for others. What you buy differently, how would you spend your time differently, how would you be differently without feeling like the world is watching? In this episode: The song that started it all: "Who Are You Whe…

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231: Don’t let Traditional School Dim your Kid’s Light 20:31

1+ y ago20:31

20:31

Do you notice a shift in your child's behavior since they've been in traditional school? Have you've been considering Homeschooling? In this episode you'll learn a few questions to ask your child and a new way to look at homeschooling for your child. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahqui…

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230: When you Feel like you’re Failing at Patience 20:58

1+ y ago20:58

20:58

Here's what may be missing: Jesus in your daily decisions Communicating Where you are At Emotionally Checking in with Yourself -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com由Kawai Ah Quin | Homeschool Coach & Kid Entrepreneurship Mentor

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191. Are you idling on your goals or moving them forward (passive action vs massive action) 14:58

1+ y ago14:58

14:58

When we think about the motivation we have to take action, we can sometimes take action that is more passive. The type of action that feels productive but doesn't quite move us in a forward direction. This concept from Brooke Castillo contrasts passive action and massive action. In this episode, I discuss topics such as: How simplifying the home le…

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229: You’re (probably) Not Praising Your Kids Enough- & How You’re Praising can Lead to Something Greater in Your Kids Confidence 16:44

1+ y ago16:44

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Are you Praising your kids with an Auto-response? Did you know your kids can see through your unauthentic Praises? What questions can you ask to Develop their Own Confidence? What else can Your say when Praising them? -Kawai Let's Connect → https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.kawaiahquin.com…

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228: 3 Tips on Saving Money WHILE Celebrating Halloween All Month Long. 20:34

1+ y ago20:34

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2 Activities for the Price of 1: Paint pumpkins > display > then Carve them Split into 2 Huaka'i : Pumpkin Patch for Activities & Buy your pumpkins at the local Nursery- Support 2 Small Businesses instead of 1! Fill your Calendar with FREE TRUNK of TREATS & Fall Festivities -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website …

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227: 2 Halloween Crafts You Can Turn into Keepsakes 15:42

1+ y ago15:42

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190. Planning the day: my weekly routines and rhythms for work, home and family 20:04

1+ y ago20:04

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This is part two of a two-part series about planning your day. If you haven't listened to part one (episode 189), I highly recommend you do so and then come right back to listen to this one. Join me as I guide you through a typical day in my life as a work-from-home mom. I discuss how I use time-blocking, rhythms and answer your questions . In this…

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