Learn about the importance of teaching children independence and a strong work ethic. We discuss the challenges of fostering and adopting children, the impact of childhood experiences on personal growth, and the significance of creativity in building relationships. Lani shares her journey of self-discovery and the lessons learned through navigating trauma and parenting challenges, emphasizing the importance of being real and supportive in the lives of children.What you’ll Hear:Being a 'Sendy Mom' involves teaching children essential life skills.Work ethic is instilled through hands-on family experiences.Encouraging children to take risks builds their self-confidence.Family traditions create lasting memories and connections.Self-confidence can be nurtured through supportive parenting.Creativity is essential for personal growth and expression.Starting a business can stem from a passion for creativity.Community and relationships are vital in creative pursuits.It's important to embrace discomfort in the learning process.Teaching children to do hard things prepares them for life. There's a learning curve in trying new things.Ceramics can be a fun family activity.Adoption can be a challenging but rewarding journey.Reactive attachment disorder affects children's ability to connect.Trauma can have a lasting impact on family dynamics.It's important to be real about struggles to help others.Love alone may not be enough for children with trauma.Personal growth often comes from facing adversity.Finding joy in small moments can be uplifting.Exploring new hobbies can lead to personal fulfillment.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Sendy Mom Podcast00:54 Lani working with her Dad in Construction as a Child03:05 Teaching Your Children to Work07:04 Do or Do Not. There is No Try. Whiteboard Messages08:37 Family Traditions and Memories13:59 High School Experiences and Self-Confidence17:30 Teach Children to Have a Full Life through Creativity23:03 Starting a Ceramics Business28:17 The Journey of Ceramics and Community30:16 The Art of Ceramics and Family Engagement34:42 Navigating the Journey of Adoption35:03 The Challenges of Fostering and Adoption38:34 Understanding Reactive Attachment Disorder44:42 The Impact of Trauma on Family Dynamics49:51 Growth Through Adversity and Life Lessons53:39 Rapid Fire Questions56:21 Exploring New Interests and HobbiesMentioned in the Show:Inventing AnnaI Want to Trust You, But I Don’tSendy Spotlight:Maria Montessori:"The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, 'The children are now working as if I did not exist.'" "Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed."https://montessori-ami.org/resource-library/facts/biography-maria-montessori“The Parenting Breakthrough” by Merrilee Browne Boyack

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