Your Big Happy Family l Homemaking, Homeschool, Parenting, Big Household, SAHM

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  14. Will I Ever Have a Decent Quiet Time Again?! Ways to Stay Close to the Lord When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming 14.09.2026 15min

  Do you feel far from God? Is finding time with Him so hard? Do you feel guilty but soooo tired and there's no way you can set that alarm and get up earlier not even if your life depended on it! Mama, i've been here so many times! I used to feel so guilty, but through the years i figured out creative ways to stay connected to the Lord amidst the very busy days of motherhood. Listen in to be encouraged on how to enjoy the Lord's presence without all the expectations we can put on ourselves. Much love, Heather Not a part of my Free Facebook Mom's group? Join Here... HomemakingandHomeschoolingForBigFamilies Want to join My Insider Email List? Sign up here... Becoming a Big Happy Family Insider
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  13. Struggling With Your Teenager? These Parenting Strategies Greatly Improved My Teen Relationships 07.09.2026 24min

  Are you wondering if your teen still likes you? Are you wanting to parent sooo well but feel like there's a disconnect? How do i let them grow up and still parent effectively? I've asked these questions many times and felt so stressed and overwhelmed at the state of my teen relationships! Then, God plopped this book in my lap! What a gift it has been! I am sooo excited to share my favorite parenting book with you! It has sharpened and greatly improved my teenage parenting game immensely, made so much sense and allowed me to better my relationships with my teens and adult children. Tuck it away if your kids aren't teens and get it and read it ALL if they are!  Much love, Heather The Book! Feeding the Mouth That Bites You by Dr. Ken Wilgus Not a part of my Free Facebook group? HomemakingandHomeschoolingforBigFamilies Want to join my Email list? Becoming a Big Happy Family Insider
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  12. My Kids Never Obey! Parenting Tips for More Peace and Joy in Your Home 31.08.2026 19min

  Are you tired of your kids not listening or doing anything you say? Are there stinky attitudes everywhere? Do you find yourself losing your cool? Do you just want some peace! I've been here so many times, but over the years I needed parenting tips to teach them obedience! This is such a foundation to enjoying and delighting in your kids and building strong, Godly character. Listen in today for what obedience looked like in my home and encouragement to discipline your children well! Much love, Heather   Want to join my Email list for more Mom encouragement? Becoming a Big Happy Family Insider Not a part of my Facebook group? HomemakingandHomeschoolingforBigFamilies
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  11. Money Saving Ideas to Stress Less and Steward Better in Your Large Household 23.08.2026 19min

  Are you stressed by not having a handle on your family's finances? Do you want to be a better steward your family's money? You want to be a SAHM but sometimes finances are tight. "Do i need to get a job?!" I have felt all these things and learned that as a SAHM i can develop the best Superpower of stretching our income by learning to be resourceful with money saving strategies in so many ways! Today i share some of the strategies I learned to add value to our family's budget; stewarding our money well and therefore blessing my hubby and family. Much love, Heather Not a part of my FREE Private Facebook group?? Join here: HomemakingandHomeschoolingforBigFamilies Join my Insider Email list: Becoming a Big Happy Family Insider  
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  10. Frustrated With Homeschooling? Big Picture Perspectives and Tips 17.08.2026 23min

  Are you frustrated with homeschooling? Are you not sure you are doing a good job, teaching enough, fumbling your way through? I've had all these same thoughts throughout my 27 years of homeschooling my crew!  Today I want to encourage you with some big picture views to keep you encouraged and pressing onward! I also share rhythms and routines that worked well in our home with my six kids over the years. "Do not grow weary in well doing," mama! God has you and is for you! Much love, Heather Come join my Free Facebook Community:  HomemakingandHomeschoolingforBigFamilies Join my Insider email list: Becoming a Big Happy Family Insider
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  09.Help These Hormones! Solid Foundations for Mama Health in All the Seasons 10.08.2026 25min

  Are you not feeling like yourself? Low energy, tough periods, fitful sleep, hair falling out and more!? Do you have no idea what to do to fix it? Soooo much information and protocols from well-meaning professionals and influencers on social media! Not sure where to start? Well, Mama I've been there too, about 17 yrs ago. I sifted and trudged through much of that information and figured out what helped and what didn't! I'm here to share this with you. It's not medical advice, just real-life experience from a metabolically stressed mama! I really hope this foundational information blesses you, gives you a place to start, and gives you renewed strength and energy to fuel your God-given gift of motherhood! Book to Read more: How to Heal Your Metabolism by Kate Deering Join my private Facebook Community: HomemakingandHomeschoolingforBigFamilies Want to Join my Insider Email list? Becoming a Big Happy Family Insider
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  08. Is Stress Affecting Your Health, Mama? Warning Signs You Could Be Missing 03.08.2026 22min

  Are you confused about how to actually be and stay healthy? Are you not feeling as well as you want to be and not sure why? I had these same thoughts years ago when my health crashed. In this world of Influencers, Wellness trends and misinformation it took me years of research to figure out how to support and bring healing to my body! I'm still not perfect, but who is? But i am so grateful for the truths i learned that have helped me and so many others!  So today i share Part 1- Warning signs that your body is struggling. Next week we will tackle what to do! Thanks for being here!   Much love, Heather Get this book for a deeper dive: How to Heal Your Metabolism by Kate Deering If you need to work on your Negative Thoughts Listen here: My #1 Tool for More Peace and Less Stress in Motherhood Not a part of my Facebook community yet? Come on in: HomemakingandHomeschoolingforBigFamilies Join my Insider Email list: Becoming a Big Happy Family Insider
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  07.Struggling With Chore Routines? Tips to Incorporate the Kids Into Your Housekeeping 27.07.2026 24min

  Are your chore routines not working? Are you exhausted from all the housekeeping that fills your day? Do you struggle to figure out how exactly to let the kids help? I did too, mama, but eventually I found some rhythms that helped me keep up with everything in my home and reasons why i should be letting my kids help more! Today I plan to share with you why it is sooo important to let your kids work alongside you, age-appropriate chores, and systems that i used in my home to stay on top of our Large Household.  Much love, Heather Book mentioned: Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff Facebook Community: HomemakingandHomschoolingforBigFamilies Join my Email Insider list: Becoming a Big Happy Family Insider  
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  06. Is Your Big Household Hard to Manage? My Favorite Housekeeping Tip 20.07.2026 21min

  Is your home hard to manage, Mama? Do you have trouble keeping up with all the stuff to clean, put away, organize? Do you dread having friends over because you need a whole day to clean it up? I have felt all these things too over the years of homemaking and homeschooling. Household Management is not easy especially with a Large Household!  I so wanted to have friends and family over but often struggled to have the energy to make my house company ready. I also felt more stressed when the house was a mess! Over the years, i figured a few things out that really helped me to stay on top of my home, be company ready in less time and enjoy a well-kept, peaceful home. I look forward to sharing them with you today. Don't worry, it's not a new bin organization system with color coding!  Much love, Heather Join my Free, Private, Facebook Community: YourBigHappyFamily Join my Email Insider list: Becoming a Big Happy Family Insider      
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  05. My #1 Tool for More Peace and Less Stress in Motherhood 13.07.2026 19min

  Do you struggle with negative thought and emotions? Are you feeling stressed and overwhelmed regularly? Do you wish you could drop the weight of tough emotions but don't quite know how? I've been here too, mama. I had a negative emotional loop playing in my head for years, wearing me out and keeping me stuck in my growth. I'm here to share with you the #1 tool that helped me to create a more emotionally resilient life. One that can weather the ups and downs of motherhood and fill your mind and home with more peace and joy! Listen in. Can't wait to share with you! Much love, Heather Special thanks to Dr. Edie Wadsworth for teaching me these tools for better Emotional Resiliency! Check out my Free Private Facebook Community: YourBigHappyFamily Join my email list Becoming a Big Happy Family Insider
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  04. What's for Dinner? Simple, Healthy Meal Planning Tips for Your Big Family 06.07.2026 18min

  Do you wish they would ask someone else "What's for dinner?" Do you tire of being the one in charge of feeding everyone? Does 5:00 often come around and there not a plan in sight?! I've been there many times, but over the years I figure a few things out that helped so much! In this episode I share meal planning tips and easy, healthy menu ideas that helped reduce the stress and overwhelm i often felt when trying to feed my Big Family.  If this podcast blesses you, would love do me a favor and leave me a review on Apple Podcast? This helps other busy moms like you find me. Much love, Heather Check out my Free Private Facebook Community: HomemakingandHomeschoolingYourBigFamily To Join my Email lnsider list sign up at Becoming a Big Happy Family Insider
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  03. Help This Mama! Steps to Reduce Stress and Overwhelm in Your Big Household 25.06.2026 14min

  Today we are going to tackle the inevitable feelings of stress and overwhelm when running a Large Household. It can take us down if we are not careful! I hope to encourage you with a reminder of how this journey is your opportunity for growth, reasons for staying consistent even when life feels repetitive and how taking your thoughts captive is your best weapon. I hope it encourages your heart. Much love,  Heather Check out my Free Private Facebook Community: YourBigHappyFamily
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  02. Is Your Summer Strategic or Stressful? Parenting tips for a Productive Summer Break 25.06.2026 11min

  Hey mama, does summer break bring some stress? Can it feel a bit chaotic compared to your structured school year, yet sooo welcome after a full homeschool year?  I used to feel the same way, but after many summer breaks, I finally figured out a few strategies to make summer fun for the kids, fun for me and strategic to set me up better for the future. Listen in to see if these strategies could work for you and your beautiful Big Household. Much Love, Heather Please check out my Free Private Facebook Community: YourBigHappyFamily      
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  01. Why I Started Your Big Happy Family 25.06.2026 5min

  Are you finding yourself stressed and exhausted in your motherhood journey, wishing for encouragement from someone who's kids are grown? Hey mama, I've been here many times in my journey! I so valued the perspective, encouragement and practical tips from older moms who had figured things out! That why I'm here. To encourage you, reduce the overwhelm, and bring more joy and peace to your home as you mother your Big Family. I'm so glad you are here! Much Love, Heather Check out my Free Private Facebook Community: YourBigHappyFamily
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  Trailer- Your Big Happy Family 25.06.2026 2min

  Welcome to Your Big Happy Family Podcast! Hey mama, are you tired of feeling constant stress and overwhelm? Are you drowning under the never-ending list of household chores and feeling pulled in every direction to meet everyone's needs? Do love being a mom, most of the time, but often feel cranky, outnumbered, running around like a chicken with it's head cut off, not exactly feeling like you'd win any awards in the Proverbs 31 Woman Pageant? Well, I'm so glad you are here! This podcast will help you have more peace and joy in your home and spirit, give practical household management tips, strengthen relationships and encourage your mama's heart! Hello, I'm Heather. A mom, wife, Gigi and Jesus follower. I have 6 kids and 7 grandkids and have homeschooled and run a big household for decades. My biggest win is that all of my kids love Jesus and most days still like me! I have loved being a mom and wouldn't trade it for anything, however, being a mom can be hard, and I found myself struggling over the years with stress, overwhelm, parenting challenges, relationship strain, fear and worry ALL while trying to keep my household running. I found that by asking for help and encouragement from older moms, praying fervently, and trying and failing A LOT, the Lord equipped me to have more confidence, effective routines and strategies that gave me better relationships and more peace in my home and heart. I am here to encourage you, to share things that worked for me, to lighten your days amidst all the hard, to keep you sane and from throwing in the towel, the good Lord knows we already have enough laundry. I'm here to help YOU manage your big family better!  So if you are ready to be encouraged, say good-bye to overwhelm, get practical tips for running your big household, create solid connections with ALL your people, and, girl, we are going to laugh a little- this podcast is for you!! So pop in some headphones in while you sweep, meal prep, and fold yet another basket of laundry and let's do this! Join my Free Private Facebook Community: YourBigHappyFamily