Elevating Motherhood

Today I’m talking with Kim, a mom of five, faith-rooted encourager, and the woman behind Ellie & the Boys and the Moms Collective Journal.Kim has walked through some incredibly hard seasons of motherhood—including single parenting and remarriageafter losing a spouse—and she brings a beautiful perspective to what it means to show up intentionally, not perfectly, in the everyday work of making a house a home.She started a life long dream of creating a magazine for moms and we’re talking about her fall issue of Moms Collective Journal, but really, we’re talking about something much deeper: the stories and hard-wonwisdom we carry as mothers, the rhythms that bring warmth back into our homes, and what motherhood is actually doing in us. She welcomes us to make a shift ifwe need to...right as we are shifting into fall. The timing of this conversation is truly *chef's kiss.*Please join me in welcoming Kim Walker Kerkvliet to the show. Kim Walker Kerkvliet’s Links: Website: https://www.ellieandtheboys.co/ Instagram: @ellieandtheboys.co Elevating Motherhood Links: Website: www.elevatingmotherhood.com Instagram: @loribethauldridge Please Visit Todays Sponsor: It’s back to school season and I want to take a minute to tell you about my favorite planner from Sparrow Homeschool. It's the only planner I've used multiple years in a row. It helps me organize my homeschool schedule, keep records, make book lists, budget, meal plan, organize travel plans, track personal goals…all while feeding me constant drips of scripture along the way. Did I mention it has a bookmark AND perforated lists? The Sparrow Homeschool Planner just gets better and better every year. And to make it even sweeter for you, the code LORIBETH will get you 10% off this year's planner! It's available in a full color printed (that I think is totally worth it for the perforated lists alone) or as digital download. Go to www.sparrowhomeschool.com to get yours and usethe code LORIBETH at checkout for 10% off your order.

Teaching Textbooks Free Trial: https://www.teachingtextbooks.com/?cid=LORIBETHTeens Cook Real Food Link: https://sl290.isrefer.com/go/teenscook/loribeth/What does it actually look like to raise kids who are confident, capable, and ready for the world?As parents, we spend so much time protecting our children, helping them, and making life run smoothly for them—but sometimes the very things we do out of love can unintentionally keep them from developing the skills and confidence they need to thrive.Today, I’m excited to welcome Katie Kimball back to Elevating Motherhood for the second time. Katie is the founder of Kids Cook Real Food and creator of Teens Cook Real Food, and she has a passion for helping families raise healthy, independent adults.But this conversation goes far beyond cooking.We’re talking about what it means to empower our kids at every age, how to give them opportunities to grow, and why independence isn’t something we suddenly hand over when they turn 18—it’s something we cultivate throughout childhood.Katie shares some hilarious stories, including the story of her daughter’s college orientation, the infamous knucklehead and the steak story, and some moments that perfectly illustrate what happens when we let our kids practice, fail, learn, and become more capable.Whether you have toddlers, elementary-aged kids, teenagers, or kids who are already preparing to launch, this conversation is full of wisdom and encouragement for any parent who wants to raise children who are confident in who they are and capable of caring for themselves and others.I always appreciate Katie’s practical, grounded approach, and I know this conversation is going to give you plenty to thinkabout. More on Today's Sponsor: We completely switched up the way we’re doing math, and we’re now using Teaching Textbooks—and it has been agame changer. It has freed up so much time in our homeschool day, and honestly, it has helped me overcome some of my own insecurities as a homeschool mom whenit comes to teaching math.I love that my kids can work independently, get immediate feedback, and still have a highly effective math education without me feeling like I have to carry the entire weight of teaching it.If you’re looking for a stress-free, effective math solution for your homeschool, I highly recommend trying Teaching Textbooks. They offer a free trial, and you can access thatfree trial using the link in the show notes.Love the show? Leave me a review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Join my email list: www.elevatingmotherhood.com

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Today’s conversation is a special one.I’m joined by Amy Hughes, author of Words Like Honey,a book that gently reminds us of the power our words carry, especially in our closest relationships. Amy writes with honesty and tenderness about how our speech shapes the atmosphere of our homes, the hearts of our children, and eventhe way we see ourselves. (And she does it in such a way that she doesn’t make moms feel like jerks when our words aren’t like honey).This isn’t a conversation about saying everything perfectly or getting it right all the time. It’s about becoming more aware, more intentional, and more compassionate with the words we choose, especially on the hard days.In this episode, Amy and I talk about motherhood, faith, grace, and what it looks like to let our words be a source of life rather than pressure. If you’ve ever wished you could rewind amoment and speak differently, or if you’re longing for a softer, more peaceful tone in your home, this conversation is for you.Amy’s Bio: Amy Hughes is a mother of nine, a writer, a speaker, and a parenting coach living on the central coast of California. A featured writer for Wild + Free, Amy is a sought-after keynote and conference speaker and has been published in Scary Mommy, (in)Courage, Simplify Magazine, The Fallow House, The Natural Family, Rhythm of the Home, Christian Unschooling, and more. She reads too many books and drinks too much coffee, plus she thinks she’s incredibly funny. I’m so grateful to share Amy and her work with you today. Get Amy’s Book Here: https://amzn.to/4rSlZsUElevating Motherhood Links: Website: www.elevatingmotherhood.comInstagram: @loribethauldridge @elevatingmotherhood