Mama Opportunities

Mama Opportunities

Julia K. Murray

Episodes 54
Avg. Duration 13m
Activity Highly Active
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
87%
Hosting
feeds.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

A short, encouraging podcast for Moms discussing common scenarios we encounter in daily life. With each scenario I will ask, “What is the opportunity?” and offer thoughts for consideration and questions that Moms can use as a springboard for reflection in their own lives.

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Recent Episodes

S1E54 Risk and Resilience

Mar 02, 2026 16m

In this episode, I discuss how we can help our children develop confidence and resilience when they are placed in situations that offer risk within a safety net. Summer camp is a great place to…

S1E53 Experience Can Be our Teacher--If We Let It!

Feb 23, 2026 14m

There are so many opportunities in daily life for children to develop resilience. How can we as parents support this growth?The Read Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenziemamaopportunities.comThe quote at…

S1E52 Growing Resilience

Feb 16, 2026 9m

As parents, sometimes we explicitly teach our children things and at other times we gently encourage certain character qualities. In this episode, I share a phrase that helps grow resilience and how…

S1E51 Disappointment: Situations Outside Our Control

Feb 09, 2026 18m

Unfortunately, disappointment in life is inevitable. How do our children respond in disappointing situations? How can we support their process of becoming resilient in the face of disappointment? Are…

S1E50 A Mindset of Resilient Kids

Feb 02, 2026 12m

We all want to have resilient kids! I've come to see that building resilience is like having various pieces of a puzzle that together strengthen resilient character. In today's episode, I discuss a…

S1E49 No One Told Me About Teaching My Child to Drive!

Jan 19, 2026 14m

My friends told me about giving birth, and they told me about potty training. No one told me about teaching my child to drive! In this episode, I discuss some mistakes I made, and things I want to do…

S1E48 Correction Rooted in Love

Jan 12, 2026 9m

How do we begin conversations involving conflict?mamaopportunities.comThe quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author. "There's no way to be a perfect mother and a…

S1E47 New Year's Reflections

Jan 05, 2026 13m

How do you approach the new year? Does it hold promise and hope for you? Do you tire of the usual talk of resolutions? How can we model thoughtful change for our kids?mamaopportunities.comThe quote…

S1E46 Marriage & Parenting: Working as a Team

Dec 29, 2025 12m

What has surprised you in parenting with your spouse? How have you come to a decision or resolution?mamaopportunities.comThe quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author.…

S1E45 Merry Christmas, Mamas!

Dec 22, 2025 6m

Merry Christmas, Mamas! I hope you get moments this season to experience the gift of Motherhood.mamaopportunities.comThe quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American author.…

S1E44 Board Games

Dec 15, 2025 18m

Do you enjoy playing board/card games? Was it part of your growing up experience? Are there games that hold special memories? In addition to all the fun they hold, what can we learn about our…

S1E43 Our Relationship to Stuff: Kids & Toys

Dec 08, 2025 15m

What if we made decluttering with our children a regular rhythm in our homes? How can we help our children see the value of de-cluttering? In what ways can we empower them to make choices about what…

S1E42 Your Presence is a Present

Dec 01, 2025 16m

In this busy Christmas season, we are doing many things.  How can we be present and alive to what is actually going on in our homes?Felt Christmas Tree for ToddlersLuke 2 from The BibleO Holy Nightmam…

S1E41 Relationships are Not Efficient

Nov 24, 2025 9m

When it comes to building relationships--efficiency is not king.Meal Planning Episode, Ep. 27Plan to Eatmamaopportunities.comThe quote at the end of each episode is by Jill Churchill, an American auth…

S1E40 The Other Side of the Coin

Nov 17, 2025 7m

Two sides of the same coin. I think of this metaphor when parenting a lot. We can express basically the same thing in a negative or positive way. In this episode, I discuss my frustration at finding…

S1E39 Thankfulness Throughout the Year

Nov 10, 2025 12m

In this season of Thanksgiving, we often consider things that we are thankful for. How can we cultivate thankfulness that extends throughout the year?Article I mentioned: An Attitude of Gratitude…

S1E38 Family Traditions

Nov 04, 2025 14m

How do you view family traditions? Do you look forward to some things you do every year? Do you feel weighted down by them? In this episode, I discuss the benefits of family traditions and the…

S1E37 Christmas Gifting

Oct 27, 2025 21m

What did Christmas morning look like when you were a child? How do you decide on gifts now that you are a parent?The Five Love Languages by Gary…

S1E36 Birthday Parties

Oct 20, 2025 22m

Birthday parties are a lot to plan! Who, what, when? In this episode, I offer thoughts that I've had over the years of planning…

S1E35 Birthday Traditions

Oct 13, 2025 16m

Do you have any birthday traditions that you do each year to celebrate a child's birthday? How can we make birthday traditions a practice that communicates to our children that they are seen and…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Mama Opportunities have?

Mama Opportunities has published 54 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

Is Mama Opportunities still active?

Mama Opportunities is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 13m.

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