Episode Description:

In this episode of the Sendy Mom podcast, host Becky Brouwer engages in a heartfelt conversation with her friend Lani Adamson about parenting, family traditions, and the importance of teaching children independence and a strong work ethic. They discuss the challenges of fostering and adopting children, the impact of childhood experiences on personal growth, and the significance of creativity in building relationships. Lani shares her journey of self-discovery and the lessons learned through navigating trauma and parenting challenges, emphasizing the importance of being real and supportive in the lives of children.

What you’ll Hear:

Being a 'Sendy Mom' involves teaching children essential life skills.
Work ethic is instilled through hands-on family experiences.
Encouraging children to take risks builds their self-confidence.
Family traditions create lasting memories and connections.
Self-confidence can be nurtured through supportive parenting.
Creativity is essential for personal growth and expression.
Starting a business can stem from a passion for creativity.
Community and relationships are vital in creative pursuits.
It's important to embrace discomfort in the learning process.
Teaching children to do hard things prepares them for life. There's a learning curve in trying new things.
Ceramics can be a fun family activity.
Adoption can be a challenging but rewarding journey.
Reactive attachment disorder affects children's ability to connect.
Trauma can have a lasting impact on family dynamics.
It's important to be real about struggles to help others.
Love alone may not be enough for children with trauma.
Personal growth often comes from facing adversity.
Finding joy in small moments can be uplifting.
Exploring new hobbies can lead to personal fulfillment.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Sendy Mom Podcast

00:54 Lani working with her Dad in Construction as a Child

03:05 Teaching Your Children to Work

07:04 Do or Do Not. There is No Try. Whiteboard Messages

08:37 Family Traditions and Memories

13:59 High School Experiences and Self-Confidence

17:30 Teach Children to Have a Full Life through Creativity

23:03 Starting a Ceramics Business

28:17 The Journey of Ceramics and Community

30:16 The Art of Ceramics and Family Engagement

34:42 Navigating the Journey of Adoption

35:03 The Challenges of Fostering and Adoption

38:34 Understanding Reactive Attachment Disorder

44:42 The Impact of Trauma on Family Dynamics

49:51 Growth Through Adversity and Life Lessons

53:39 Rapid Fire Questions

56:21 Exploring New Interests and Hobbies

Mentioned in the Show:

Inventing Anna

I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t

Sendy Spotlight:
Maria Montessori:
"The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, 'The children are now working as if I did not exist.'"
"Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed."

https://montessori-ami.org/resource-library/facts/biography-maria-montessori

“The Parenting Breakthrough” by Merrilee Browne Boyack