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Mother U with Rachel Norman

Motherhood isn’t about perfection — it’s about finding your footing, building your home life with intention, and growing right alongside your kids (because spoiler: none of us have arrived yet).At Mother U, we talk about family rhythms that feel natural, home systems that give you breathing room, boundaries that protect what matters most, and mindsets that help you mother from a place of peace instead of pressure. It’s about creating a home you actually want to live in — one where you stay connected

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17:24

How To Lighten The Invisible Mental Load of the Holidays

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/11/10

Most moms head into the holidays already carrying a full mental load and Christmas just adds fifty more tabs to your brain. You’re managing gifts, meals, school events, travel, and emotions while trying to make it all meaningful. It’s no wonder you’re exhausted before it even starts. In this episode, we’re naming the invisible mental load of the holidays and talking about how to lighten it without dropping the joy or meaning of the season. You’ll learn: What the invisible mental load looks li...

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14:02

Decide Once: The Secret to a Peaceful Holiday Season

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/11/03

If every December feels like too much (too many gifts, too many plans, too many expectations) this episode will help you get ahead of it. December should be a peaceful time for your entire family. You’ll learn: Why deciding once eliminates guilt and decision fatigueHow to set spending and schedule boundaries that stickWhat to pre-decide about gifts for your kids, events, and family expectationsHow to keep peace when others push past your limitsWhy a pre-decided season leads to more joy,...

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22:31

High Support, High Expectation Parenting (Explained)

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/10/27

Whether your child can but won’t, can’t yet, or really can’t, the result is the same—they aren’t doing what’s expected. The solution isn’t to lower the bar or double down on consequences—it’s to raise both support and expectation together. In this episode, you’ll learn how to use the High Support + High Expectation approach to: Respond wisely when kids “can but don’t”Give help without enabling or rescuingKeep standards high without harshnessBuild confidence, competence, and consistencyThis is...

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21:46

Pre-Deciding: The Secret to Peaceful Parenting

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/10/20

Do you ever feel exhausted from deciding the same things over and over again—bedtime, screens, snacks, chores? That constant re-deciding drains your energy, weakens boundaries, and leaves you frustrated by 3 p.m. In this episode, we’ll unpack the power of pre-deciding—how making clear choices ahead of time helps you follow through with calm confidence. You’ll learn: Why pre-deciding saves your energy and sanityWhat it means if you can’t stick to what you’ve decidedHow guilt and people-pleasin...

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21:11

When You and Your Husband Parent Differently

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/10/13

Join Mother U You have routines, systems, and boundaries that work—until your husband steps in and does things differently. Maybe he’s more lenient, skips the routine, or just doesn’t follow through. You want to be a team, but instead it feels like you’re working against each other. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to handle parenting differences with your husband (whether he’s well-meaning but inconsistent or completely checked out) so you can protect peace in your home without constant...

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15:52

Help Kids Grow Through Friendship Struggles (A 3 Step...

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/10/06

When kids face friendship drama, moms often feel helpless—or tempted to fix it for them. But teaching kids to handle hard friendships on their own builds resilience and confidence they’ll carry for life. In this episode, I share a simple 3-step system I used with my daughter when she was struggling with friends. By helping her name her strengths, recognize unhealthy behaviors, and anchor herself in truth, she had a breakthrough in self-esteem—and hasn’t had friend issues since. You’ll learn: ...

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19:43

The Truth About Overthinking in Parenting

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/09/29

🎉 Mother U: https://mother-u.com Do you ever second-guess every choice you make as a mom—what you said, what you didn’t say, whether you’re ruining your kids? Overthinking makes motherhood heavier than it has to be. In this episode, we’ll get to the root of why moms overthink, how it’s tied to guilt and people-pleasing, and what to do instead so you can parent with confidence and peace. You’ll learn: Why overthinking is so common for moms todayThe hidden cost of second-guessing every

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17:32

Good Moms Never Get Angry (And Other Lies)

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/09/22

Mother U: https://mother-u.com Somewhere along the way, moms picked up the lie that a “good mom” never gets angry. But the truth is, every mom does. Anger by itself isn’t the problem, it’s what we do with it that matters. In this episode, we’ll break down where this false belief comes from, how it fuels guilt and shame, and why anger can actually be a signal pointing to what’s broken or what needs to change. You’ll learn: Why believing “good moms never get angry” sets you up for guiltThe diff...

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29:51

How to Get Kids To Listen In The Moment

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/09/15

Mentioned: Bye Bye Backtalk 3 D's (Disrespect, Defiance, Drama)Every mom has been there: you ask your child to do something right now… and they ignore you, argue, or drag their feet. It’s frustrating, exhausting, and can turn the simplest request into a battle. In this episode, I’ll share practical strategies to help kids actually listen in the moment, not general listening or parenting strategies. You’ll learn: Why kids tune moms out (and it’s not always defiance)How tone, timing,...

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24:48

When You’re So Tired You Go Against Your Values

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/09/08

Every mom knows the moment, you’re so tired, so worn down, that you do something you swore you wouldn’t. Maybe you put your child in preschool when you planned to keep them home. Maybe you hand over the tablet just to get a break. In that moment, it feels like survival. Afterward? The guilt hits hard. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why exhaustion pushes moms to go against their valuesThe difference between survival mode and truly “giving up”How guilt makes the problem worse, not betterWays to ...

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18:44

Why Kids Must Learn to Handle Big Feelings

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/09/02

Kids don’t need us to keep them happy all the time, they need us to help them handle their emotions. Learning how to regulate big feelings in childhood prevents major struggles later with relationships, school, and even self-confidence. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why emotional regulation is one of the most important life skillsThe long-term problems kids face when they don’t learn itHow to create a safe space for kids to process feelingsSimple tools kids can use to calm down and move forw...

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16:11

Why Moms Don’t Stick to New Habits

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/08/25

Starting new habits sounds simple… until real life gets in the way. Moms set goals, make plans, and promise themselves things will change—but so often those new habits just don’t stick. Why does this keep happening, and what can you do about it? Learn my exact strategies for keeping the routines, systems, and new habits you start in Sticky Routines System (https://go.mother-u.com/how-to-keep-it) Mother-u👌 Sticky Routines System In this episode, we’ll cover: The real reasons moms struggle to

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19:38

When Kids Open Up About Past Hurts

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/08/18

When your child brings up a painful memory from the past—or shares something hurtful they’ve never told you before—it can catch you off guard. In this episode, we talk about how to respond in the moment, what to say (and not say), and how to help your child feel safe and supported while they process their emotions. You’ll learn: How to respond when kids share past hurts or painful memoriesWhat to say to build trust and connection with your childWays to stay calm when your child’s story trigge...

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17:09

Motherhood Has Seasons—Honor Yours

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/03/31

The Mother Memo -> https://www.motherfarfromhome.com/mother-memo FOLLOW ME 🎉 Get things mentioned in the podcast here: https://amotherfarfromhome.com/podcast Life School At Home (my community that helps prepare kids for life!) https://www.lifeschoolathome.com Shop https://shop.amotherfarfromhome.com/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU2ZHnfr48zvs79ME8NofxQ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amotherfarfromhome/

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24:41

Running On Empty? How To Fuel Up!

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/03/18

Weary To Well: https://go.amotherfarfromhome.com/wtw Mom Life Mentorship: https://forms.gle/DhcDFCyf8fWDN68fA Feel like you're a mother running on empty? In this podcast, you'll get encouragement and inspiration to fill up the cup in easy sustainable ways. FOLLOW ME 🎉 Get things mentioned in the podcast here: https://amotherfarfromhome.com/podcast Life School At Home (my community that helps prepare kids for life!) https://www.lifeschoolathome.com Shop https://shop.amotherfarfr...

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21:08

Invisible Enemy: How Clutter Steals Time and Energy

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/03/10

Clutter Crushers Is clutter quietly draining your energy and mental space? In this episode, we dive into the hidden toll of household mess on a mom’s stress levels, decision fatigue, and overall well-being—plus simple shifts to reclaim peace and clarity. If your home feels overwhelming, tune in for practical strategies to lighten your mental and physical load! FOLLOW ME 🎉 Get things mentioned in the podcast here: https://amotherfarfromhome.com/podcast Life School At Home (my c...

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19:05

Building Your Local Village

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/03/03

Building your local village: Why mom support networks matter Motherhood can feel isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we dive into the power of building a strong mom support system—why it’s essential for emotional well-being, stress relief, and practical parenting help. We’ll explore where to find your village—whether through local meetups, school events, or playdates—and how to build and maintain a supportive network that fits your lifestyle. Plus, we’ll t...

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16:54

"I'm Bored!" Escape Hatch & When To Intervene

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/02/24

"I'm bored!" - Why kids complain & how to handle it Does your child constantly say, “I’m bored!” and expect you to fix it? In this episode, we break down what boredom really means for kids—when it is good and sparks creativity and when it leads to misbehavior and needs to be addressed. We’ll talk about: Why some kids struggle with unstructured timeHow boredom can be an escape hatch from what’s happeningWhen parents should step in versus letting kids figure it outPlus, you’ll g...

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22:34

Bad Behavior After Playing With Other Kids

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/02/17

Join Siblings in Harmony HERE: https://siblingsinharmony.com/join FOLLOW ME 🎉 Get things mentioned in the podcast here: https://amotherfarfromhome.com/podcast Life School At Home (my community that helps prepare kids for life!) https://www.lifeschoolathome.com Shop https://shop.amotherfarfromhome.com/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU2ZHnfr48zvs79ME8NofxQ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amotherfarfromhome/

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15:26

New Parenting Season & Changes I'm Making

Mother U with Rachel Norman ·

2025/02/10

FOLLOW ME 🎉 Get things mentioned in the podcast here: https://amotherfarfromhome.com/podcast Life School At Home (my community that helps prepare kids for life!) https://www.lifeschoolathome.com Shop https://shop.amotherfarfromhome.com/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU2ZHnfr48zvs79ME8NofxQ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amotherfarfromhome/

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