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✨ Wish your home felt more peaceful and joyful, without having to hold every detail in your head? The Rooted Homemakers Collective is Lauren's membership where she walks you step by step through building the rhythms and habits that make it happen. → https://laurenmefford.com/rooted-homemakers Life is too short to be boring, and that includes your marriage. This week we're sitting down with our dear friends Nick and Lena Gavrilov. They've been married almost 20 years and have nine kids, ages 18 down to almost 1. If you've ever been around their family, you know joy is the first thing you notice. It shows in their marriage, in their parenting and all over their kids' faces. We talk about how they went from high school sweethearts to a long-distance season that taught them to communicate. We also get into how their view of children changed during their fourth pregnancy, and how they keep their marriage strong through first-trimester nausea and exhaustion. Lena and Nick share openly about the hardest season of their marriage, when Nick confessed a struggle with pornography, and how honesty, boundaries and ongoing check-ins rebuilt their trust. Plus we talk weekly date nights, raising joyful homeschooled kids, and the family worship times their kids still talk about (including a Bible study in the bathtub). This one's full of honesty and laughter, and lots of practical ideas for bringing more joy into your home. IN THIS EPISODE How Nick and Lena met at 14 and 15, and why five years of dating helped them grow up together instead of apart"Always Be Courting," the marriage advice Nick got from an 82-year-old mentor, and their family motto, #noaverageWhy being part of a church that challenges you matters for your marriage and familyKeeping your marriage strong through pregnancy nausea, cravings and exhaustionThe hardest season of their marriage, and how confession, accountability and practical boundaries changed the way they communicateWhy they've done weekly date nights since 2018, and the one question that opened up their conversations"Tell God the negatives, tell your husband the positives"Learning to understand each other instead of trying to winRaising joyful kids through prayer, humility, and parents who say sorryKeeping family worship fun: trampolines, a boat, a bathtub, and the two-minute "action" skits their kids love CHAPTERS 00:00 Why Life Is Too Short for a Boring Marriage 00:30 Teen Sweethearts to 20 Years Married 08:17 Where Real Joy in Marriage Comes From 11:20 Keeping Marriage Alive Through 9 Pregnancies 20:11 The Hardest Season of Our Marriage 26:58 The Date Night Question That Changed Everything 28:44 Tell God the Negatives, Tell Your Husband the Positives 32:28 What the Tower of Babel Teaches About Marriage 35:35 How to Raise Joyful Kids (Even During Discipline) 46:22 Making Family Worship Fun RESOURCES MENTIONED His Needs, Her Needs: Making Romantic Love Last | How to Identify and Satisfy 10 Vital Needs in Your Marriage | A Practical Relationship Guide for CouplesThe 5 Love Languages Hardcover Special Edition: The Secret to Love That Lasts8 Errors Parents Make and How to Avoid Them: Parenting Book, Practical Guide for Christian Parenting, Positive Parenting Book for Parents SCRIPTURE MENTIONED Psalm 127:3-5: Children are a blessing, and blessed is the man whose quiver is fullMatthew 4:1-11: Jesus tempted in the wildernessGenesis 11:1-9: The Tower of BabelGalatians 5:22-23: The fruit of the SpiritJames 4:6: God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humbleLamentations 3:22-23: His mercies are new every morningThe Book of JonahMatthew 7:7: Ask, seek, knock —CONNECT WITH NICK & LENA— Podcast: The Full House Life The FULL HOUSE LifeFollow them on Instagram@‌nickygavrilov & @‌raising.our.arrows —CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS — Ask questions/contact us: https://laurenmefford.com/contact Youtube: Lauren Mefford, PhD

✨ Free workshop: Struggling to build rhythms that actually work in your home? In this workshop, we will build one together that addresses a specific pain point in your home. Watch it here: https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training How do I keep a CLEAN HOUSE with 6 children? It's 7 SIMPLE daily habits that keep our home tidy without all-day cleaning. As a full-time homemaker, I don't aim for spotless, I aim for manageable. These are the small rhythms that make our 65 homemaking routine work in real life with a big family — morning resets, team tidies, and a weekly plan for actual 68 cleaning . If you need 60 cleaning motivation or want to build a home that stays tidy on autopilot, start here. IN THIS VIDEO: Make your bed in 2 minutes for a quick win60-second bathroom clear during your morning routinePick up as you go with my "touch it once" rule10-minute tidy before meals the kids actually help withEvening wrap-up: kitchen + living room team resetWeekly deep clean focused only on bathrooms & floorsHow to tell the difference between tidy vs. clean This is simple living for moms — realistic habits that actually work and bring more order to the home. ✨ FREE MASTERCLASS + WORKBOOK: I made a free masterclass with a printable workbook to help you build personalized rhythms for your home and tackle your biggest pain points. Grab it here — it's totally free and you can start using it today: https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training ✨ WATCH NEXT: How to train your kids for chores & build an age-appropriate chore system: Why Chore Systems Fail — And How to Build One That Works If this helped you, please like and subscribe so you don't miss my weekly videos! #cleanwithme #homemaking #cleaningmotivation #cleaninghabits #tidyhome #cleaningroutine #cleaningmotivation #cleanwithme #bigfamily #largefamily #homemaking #christianhomemaker #homeschoolmom #momofsix #stayathomemom #dailyroutine #homeorganization #simpleliving #momlife Grab a warm drink or your basket of laundry, and come hang out with me for a bit. ↓ Let's connect ↓ ✨ Find Lauren on Instagram: ➡︎ Lauren Mefford, PhD, FNP-BC (@laurenmichellemefford) • Instagram profile ✨ Check out our podcast: Apple Podcasts The Rooted Home | Spotify The Rooted Home | ✨YouTube Lauren Mefford, PhD ✨ If you're curious about some of my favorite products and resources, check out our Amazon storefront: Lauren Mefford's Amazon Page Thank you so much for being here today. ♥️ --------------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS 00:00 Morning Reset Basics 02:37 The "Touch It Once" Rule That Saves Me So Much Time 04:06 Family 10 Minute Tidy System 06:01 Wrapping Up the Home Together Before Bed 07:30 Tidy vs. Clean: My Weekly Deep Cleaning Rhythm

✨ Wondering what it would look like to have rhythms and habits that help you run your home instead of it running you? Check out the Rooted Homemakers Collective, Lauren's membership where she walks you through exactly how. → https://laurenmefford.com/rooted-homemakers Last episode was all about the kids bickering. This time Lauren and Jeremy turn the spotlight on themselves and talk about what happens when the parents are the ones losing patience, getting sharp, or letting their emotions take over. They talk about why so much of today's conversation around emotional regulation and the nervous system falls short when it leaves out the heart. Our backgrounds are real, but they don't change the answer. The way out is still repentance and the power of the gospel. They also share why they apologize to their children and ask for forgiveness, and how doing that shows their kids what a humble Christian does after sinning against someone. Lauren and Jeremy also talk about how they help each other in the hard moments, including the code phrases they use to gently rein each other in without undermining one another in front of the kids. — RESOURCES — ✨Proverbs 16:32: "He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city." ✨Free workshop: Struggling to build rhythms that actually work in your home? In this workshop, Lauren shows you how to create simple routines that are rooted in biblical priorities and actually work. Watch it here: https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training ✨ Wondering what it would look like to have rhythms and habits that help you run your home instead of it running you? Check out the Rooted Homemakers Collective, Lauren's membership where she walks you through exactly how. → https://laurenmefford.com/rooted-homemakers This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. —CHAPTERS— 00:00 When the Parents Are the Ones Losing Their Temper 00:48 Why Nervous System Talk Doesn't Tell the Whole Story 04:09 Does Your Past Really Explain Your Short Temper? 06:58 Why We Apologize to Our Kids (and Mean It) 12:17 Saying Sorry vs. Actually Changing 13:36 "The Problem Isn't That Your Buttons Got Pushed" 15:57 The Secret Code Phrases We Use When One of Us Is Losing It 21:36 Why We're Thankful When Our Spouse Steps In 24:14 When It's More Than Just Impatience 29:16 The Gospel Is Strong Enough for the Ugliest Moments —CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS — Ask questions/contact us: https://laurenmefford.com/contact Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMefford/videos

✨ Feel like your home is running you instead of the other way around? I created a free masterclass with a workbook that walks you through exactly how to change that — and it's completely free. Grab it here → https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training How can your home keep running when you physically can't. That's the question I was forced to answer during a week flat on the couch with debilitating neck pain — with six kids still needing to be fed, taught, and loved on. By God's grace, our home kept going without me contributing a single thing. In this video I'm walking you through the three pieces that made that possible, so you can start building the same kind of home — one that doesn't fall apart the moment mom is down. We'll talk about what family teamwork actually looks like day to day (not just chores, but a whole culture), the "bare minimum blueprint" that keeps the essentials covered on your hardest days, and the mindset shift that makes it possible to actually receive help instead of micromanaging it. ✨ Grab the free masterclass + workbook here → https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training Grab a warm drink or your basket of laundry, and come hang out with me for a bit. ↓ Let's connect ↓✨ Find Lauren on Instagram: Lauren Mefford, PhD, FNP-BC (@laurenmichellemefford) • Instagram profile This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Resources and Products Mentioned in this video: ✨ How to build a chore system for your home: https://youtu.be/-WDfJsQcAgA?si=0_sWLctbhL4df0n6 Let me know in the comments: what's the one thing your home needs most right now to be able to run without you? I love hearing what other families are working on. 🤿 CHAPTERS 00:00 A Week I Physically Couldn't Show Up For My Family 00:31 The Family Culture That Kept Everything Running 02:22 What Actually Happened When I Couldn't Get Off the Couch 04:21 The Morning Routine My Kids Run Without Me 07:49 The Non-Negotiables My Home Runs On, No Matter What 11:35 Why Receiving Help Is Harder Than Giving It 14:32 What This Hard Week Taught Me

✨ Wondering what it would look like to build realistic rhythms that help you run your home instead of it running you? Come join us inside the Rooted Homemakers Collective, my membership where I walk you through exactly how. → https://laurenmefford.com/rooted-homemakers In this episode, I'm walking you through our curriculum choices and our whole homeschool schedule — from our morning family learning time (Bible, catechism, scripture memory, history, and science) to our more independent work block (reading, math, writing, and Latin), all the way to our lighter fifth day for catching up, deep cleaning, and field trips. I'll share the curriculum we're using at every stage, how we manage a toddler and littles while teaching older kids, and the "wait your turn" rule that's saved my sanity. In this episode: -Our two-phase homeschool day -Bible reading, catechism, and our scripture memory box system -The hymn of the month and where we find it -History and science from a biblical worldview -How I teach reading, phonics, spelling, and writing across different ages -Math, piano, and Latin — and who's teaching what -Managing a toddler and baby while working with older kids -What our flexible fifth day looks like RESOURCES MENTIONED: -Biblioplan (history/Bible/literature curriculum): BiblioPlan - Cool Classical History and Literature Curriculum -Apologia (science): Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology (Young Explorer Series) -I Belong to God Catechism by Rich Lusk: I Belong to God: A Catechism for Covenant Children -Simply Charlotte Mason scripture memory box system: Memorize Scripture in Just Five Minutes Each Day - @‌HappyHymnody -Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons: Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons: Revised and Updated Second Edition -Chickadee Readers (Canon Press) -Math Mammoth (for all grades): Math Mammoth Kindergarten Worktext A -Voetberg Music Academy: Voetberg Music Academy This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. CHAPTERS 00:13 Introduction and Personal Update 00:13 Homeschooling Overview and Curriculum Decisions 01:32 Daily Homeschool Routine 04:04 Family Learning Time 08:18 History and Science Curriculum 13:35 Independent Learning 20:08 Flexibility in the Homeschool Schedule — CONNECT WITH THE HOST — Ask questions/contact: https://laurenmefford.com/contact Youtube: Lauren Mefford, PhD

✨ Struggling to build rhythms that actually work in your home? My free masterclass shows you how to create simple routines that are rooted in biblical priorities and actually work. Watch it here: https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training Lauren is homeschooling six kids ten and under, including a toddler and an infant, and if she is not intentional, their mornings can get chaotic fast. In this episode, Lauren walks through the three simple systems that took a lot of that chaos out of peak learning hours, and made the school day much more enjoyable for everyone. Key Takeaways: Why the evening reset is key to a smooth homeschool morningHow prepping breakfast the night before saves precious morning minutes (and only takes about three minutes)What family learning time at the table actually looks like with six kids and a baby in the mixWhy breakfast time and keeping the toddler busy with their hands at the table makes teaching everyone else possibleHow carpet time keeps a toddler content and engaged during one-on-one reading lessonsWhy she changed the order of subjects this year, and what happened when she did — RESOURCES MENTIONED — ✨ Rooted Homemakers Collective — my monthly membership for building personalized home management rhythms: https://laurenmefford.com/rooted-homemakers NeoLife protein shake — NeoLife *I am a promoter for Neolife, which means if you purchase a shake through this link I will get a small commission :) Happy Hymnody — Happy Hymnody Toddler's carpet/floor pad — PAPAMAT 1.3" Thick Baby Floor Play Mat 50x50 Foam Kids Play Mat, Dark Grey | Memory Mat for Baby to Play, Waterproof Easy Care with Non-Slip Tummy Time Play Mat for Nursery Playroom Classroom CONNECT WITH THE HOST — Youtube: Lauren Mefford, PhD Instagram: Lauren Mefford, PhD, FNP-BC (@laurenmichellemefford) • Instagram profile Website/Contact Us_:http://www.laurenmefford.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 Homeschooling 6 Kids 10 and Under (With a Baby and a Toddler) 00:24 The evening reset and why it's counterintuitive but essential 03:18 Family table time (Family Learning Time): Bible, recitation, and lessons while everyone eats 08:05 How I manage one-on-one teaching time with little ones underfoot

✨ Wondering what it would look like to build realistic rhythms that help you run your home instead of it running you? Come join us inside the Rooted Homemakers Collective, my membership where I walk you through exactly how. → https://laurenmefford.com/rooted-homemakers In this episode, Lauren and Jeremy sit down to talk about something almost every family with more than one child wrestles with: sibling bickering, and how to actually cultivate love between siblings instead of just refereeing conflict all day. They are quick to say this isn't meant to be a how-to, more just what they have learned raising six kids and watching the Lord work in their home. KEY TOPICS The discussion centers on teaching children to love others well using biblical principles, especially 1 Corinthians 13 and the command to love your neighbor.How to handle tattlingWhat they do with bickering childrenThe episode distinguishes between communal toys and personal property, teaching both generosity and respect for ownership.Lauren and her husband discuss how age matters, especially when toddlers are involved, and how older children can be asked to help, serve, and play with younger siblings.Family rhythms like dinner table sharing, birthdays, and noticing generosity are presented as ways to cultivate a home where siblings enjoy one another. RESOURCES MENTIONED Don't Make Me Count to Three by Ginger Hubbard: Don't Make Me Count to ThreeLoving the Little Years by Rachel Jankovic: Loving the Little Years: Motherhood in the Trenches - Grace Based Christian Parenting This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. CHAPTERS 05:51 What We Do First When a Child Comes Tattling 12:00 How to Handle Bickering as a Mom Solo Parenting During the Day 14:16 When Telling on a Sibling Isn't Actually Tattling 17:28 The Walk We Make Our Children Take When They're Unkind 20:42 The Toy Rule That Ends Almost Every Argument 24:07 Why We Don't Squelch a Generous Heart 28:26 How We Think About Sibling Hospitality in Our Home 35:31 Teaching Older Children to Help With the Littles 39:28 The One Question We Come Back to When We're Stuck —CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS — Ask questions/contact us: https://laurenmefford.com/contact Youtube: Lauren Mefford, PhD, FNP-BC

✨ If you've been moving all day but nothing seems to get done — start here. A daily rhythm to help you get food on the table, laundry moving, and peace back in your home. $27. Instant access. → https://go.laurenmefford.com/faithful-in-the-little-things-page ✨Overwhelmed by meals, laundry, and endless to-dos? Learn the simple system that makes home feel manageable again in my FREE Masterclass → https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training ✨ Ready for a small reset? Get the free guide here 👉 https://www.laurenmefford.com/rooted-reset-sign-up-page If your home feels chaotic and you're constantly overwhelmed, you're not alone. I used to feel completely unqualified to manage my home—until I began living out these 5 biblical habits that transformed my life as a Christian homemaker. In this video, I’m walking you through the exact rhythms I’ve built that brought structure and peace to our home. These simple but powerful routines are rooted in Scripture, and they’ve made a massive difference in how I manage my home and love my role as a wife and mother. Whether you’re in survival mode or just craving more stability, these biblical homemaking habits will give you a framework to build from. ✨ Watch the notebook video I mentioned → https://youtu.be/N5zdDeKeZ80 ✨ Follow along on Instagram for the full wellness challenge → https://www.instagram.com/laurenmichellemefford/ ✨ Check out the supplements I mentioned 👉https://shopneolife.com/rootedvitality/shop/product/2996G ✨Overwhelmed by meals, laundry, and endless to-dos? Learn the simple system that makes home feel manageable again in my FREE Masterclass → https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training CONNECT WITH THE HOST Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMefford/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmichellemefford/  Website/Contact Us: http://www.laurenmefford.com

✨ Wondering what it would look like to have rhythms that help you run your home instead of it running you? Come join us inside the Rooted Homemakers Collective, my membership where I walk you through exactly how. → https://laurenmefford.com/rooted-homemakers  Lauren shares her seven-year journey of finding a way to stay connected to the outside world without being pulled away from her home and family. She discusses the pros and cons of using dumb phones and the transition to a smarter smartphone solution that allows for customization and reduced distractions. Takeaways The journey of finding the right balance between staying connected and being present at home.The transition from a dumb phone to a smarter smartphone solution that allows for customization and reduced distractions. -RESOURCES MENTIONED- ✨ How to actually dumify your Android (full tutorial): https://youtu.be/RZZl7_m2tDg  ✨ Why texts drop between iPhone and Android, explained: https://youtu.be/yZAWF_Fq758  ✨ The refurbished Google Pixel I bought to dumify: https://amzn.to/4gzYvGe  ✨ O Launcher (the app I use for my minimalist home screen): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.olauncher&hl=en_US&pli=1  ✨ The Sunbeam F1 Pro (the flip phone I used and loved): https://sunbeamwireless.com/by/31010/  This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. CHAPTERS 00:00 Why I Went the Flip Phone Route  01:45 Pros and Cons of Dumb Phones (and How I Adapted)  06:18 The Transition to a Smarter Smartphone 09:27 What I Kept (and Cut) + My Final Verdict —CONNECT WITH THE HOST — Ask questions/contact me: https://laurenmefford.com/contact Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMefford/videos #DumbPhone #DigitalMinimalism #FlipPhone #ChristianHomemaking #HomeschoolMom

✨ Wondering what it would look like to build realistic rhythms that help you run your home instead of it running you? Come join us inside the Rooted Homemakers Collective, my membership where I walk you through exactly how. → https://laurenmefford.com/rooted-homemakers In this episode, Lauren and Jeremy share the story behind a question many of you have asked: why did we move from being Reformed Baptists to Presbyterians? They walk through where they started, the moment that first cracked things open, and the theological questions that shaped how they now think about faith, baptism, and raising their children. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — Baptism Is Not Enough — one of the books that shaped this conversation: Baptism Is Not Enough: How Understanding God's Covenant Explains Everything Genesis 17:7, Romans 4, Galatians 3, Acts 2, Acts 16 (the Philippian jailer), Jeremiah 31 — key passages referenced throughout The catechism we now use with our kids — I Belong to God: A Catechism for Covenant Children This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. —CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS — Ask questions/contact us: https://laurenmefford.com/contact Youtube: Lauren Mefford, PhD, FNP-BC Instagram: Lauren Mefford, PhD, FNP-BC (@laurenmichellemefford) • Instagram profile CHAPTERS 00:13 Journey from Reformed Baptists to Presbyterians 07:57 Understanding Covenant Theology and Its Implications 13:38 The Role of Faith 20:33 The Shift in Perspective on Baptism and Children 27:27 Understanding the Covenant and Its Implications 31:18 Baptism and Its Significance in the New Covenant

✨ If you've been moving all day but nothing seems to get done — start here. A daily rhythm to help you get food on the table, laundry moving, and peace back in your home. $27. Instant access. → https://go.laurenmefford.com/faithful-in-the-little-things-page ✨Overwhelmed by meals, laundry, and endless to-dos? Learn the simple system that makes home feel manageable again in my FREE Masterclass → https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training This description below includes affiliate links. If you choose to purchase through them, I may receive a small commission—thank you for supporting my channel! Do you feel constantly distracted by your phone—scrolling through apps while dinner burns, kids need you, and the day slips away? You’re not alone. In this video, I share the simple 3-minute notebook routine that helped me stop mindless scrolling and become the focused, present homemaker I truly wanted to be. After trying many different methods and planners, this $10 notebook is what worked. I’ll walk you through the exact way I use it each day and week to retrain my brain, reclaim my time, and stay anchored in real life—not lost in my phone. ***I will say, this notebook is a big part of the equation, buts not the ONLY part. Self control is still important—and finding ways to choose not pick up the phone and scroll (i.e., limiting times to check it, using app blockers, keeping it in another room, etc.). BUT, using paper instead of having another reason to reach for the phone (to plan, keep lists, etc.) has been very helpful for me, personally.*** Whether you’re trying to scroll less as a stay-at-home mom, create weekly rhythms that stick, or finally feel clear-headed when you wake up, this system will help. You’ll learn: Why we reach for our phones and how a simple notebook helps The weekly planning rhythm that keeps my homemaking calm and consistent My 5-minute evening routine that helps me wake up already in motion How I use my notebook for meals, priorities, to-dos, and even a custom dopamine menu that rewires my brain toward life-giving choices If you’re a Christian homemaker who wants to stay focused, love your role, and create systems that bring peace and joy to your home, this video is for you.. My notebook: https://amzn.to/44TlHJQ My favorite erasable pens: https://amzn.to/48WycXt CONNECT WITH THE HOST Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMefford/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmichellemefford/  Website/Contact Us: http://www.laurenmefford.com

✨ Wondering what it would look like to have rhythms that help you run your home instead of it running you? Come join us inside my membership, the Rooted Homemakers Collective, where I walk you through exactly how → https://laurenmefford.com/rooted-homemakers Answering your questions on balancing chores and play, our new homeschool plan, how I meal plan, and how we train our children's’ character. This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Resources and Products Mentioned in this video: ✨Voetberg Music Academy: https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com?affiliate_code=29079a ✨ BiblioPlan (our history, Bible, and literature curriculum this year): https://www.biblioplan.net/ ✨ IEW: https://amzn.to/4w7x5fy ✨ Apologia Science: https://amzn.to/4zimkKj ✨ Math Mammoth: https://amzn.to/4wMAAsU **For Math Mammoth, you have to get the A and B workbooks, plus tests/quizzes and answer key CHAPTERS 00:00 Balancing Chores and Play 12:09 Our Evening Schedule 14:25 Homeschool Updates 22:31 How I Meal Plan 25:18 How We Discipline & Train Our Children's Character —CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS — Ask questions/contact us: https://laurenmefford.com/contact Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMefford/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmichellemefford/

✨ Wondering what it would look like to build realistic rhythms that help you run your home instead of it running you? Come join us inside the Rooted Homemakers Collective, my membership where I walk you through exactly how. → https://laurenmefford.com/rooted-homemakers — SHOW NOTES — Ashley Buffa is a mother of eleven who has homeschooled from the start and graduated four children. But for the first fifteen years, she'll tell you plainly that she hated it. In this conversation she shares what finally changed her heart, why keeping your kids out of school isn't the same as homeschooling well, and how she structures a full life as a homeschool mom and businesswoman without letting either one run the show. Lauren and Ashley cover the practical and the heart-level: why getting dressed sets the tone for the day, loving your children, pulling toddlers in instead of pushing them away, and cultivating a family culture that loves beautiful things without nagging anyone into it. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — Ashley on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@AshleyMBuffaThe Homeschool Excellence Framework and other homeschooling resources can be found at https://go.vocationalhomeschooling.com/Keep an eye out for Ashley's upcoming motherhood course (releasing end of August) —CONNECT WITH THE HOST — Youtube: Lauren Mefford, PhD, FNP-BC Instagram: Lauren Mefford, PhD, FNP-BC (@laurenmichellemefford) • Instagram profile Website/Contact Us_:http://www.laurenmefford.com

✨Struggling to build rhythms that actually work in your home? My free masterclass shows you how to create simple routines that are rooted in biblical priorities and actually work. Watch it here: https://www.laurenmefford.com/free-training If you’ve tried planners, routines, and every self-help strategy but still feel behind, this video walks through a biblical approach to time management that is actually effective and freeing, because its based on biblical fruitfulness and faithfulness, not the worlds view of productivity and hustle culture. We’ll talk about fruitfulness vs productivity, seeing your homemaking through Scripture, and why your identity in Christ changes the way you build habits. You’ll learn practical ways to build habits that stick and help you faithfully manage your home, how to leverage rhythms God already built into the day, and how habit-building connects to the kind of Christian woman you’re becoming. CONNECT WITH THE HOST Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMefford/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmichellemefford/  Website/Contact Us: http://www.laurenmefford.com

🌿Wondering what it would look like to have rhythms that help you run your home (rather than it running you)?  Learn more about the Rooted Rhythms Method: https://laurenmefford.com/rooted-rhythms-method In this episode, I'm sharing the unexpected key I've found to a truly peaceful home, plus three practical, God-honoring ways you can start walking it out this week. CONNECT WITH THE HOST Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenMefford/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmichellemefford/  Website/Contact Us_:http://www.laurenmefford.com