On Parenting

I’m so grateful for the opportunity to share with other women and moms! (There’s nothing like spending time with each other. When we do that, we’re reminded that we’re all in this together.)

To request my speaker’s kit, email genny.heikka@gmail.com, and to read some of my endorsements, click here.

PARENTING SPEAKING TOPICS:

THE DREAMING MOM - SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS

Do you remember the hopes and dreams you had for your life… but barely? How many of us, after becoming moms, lose sight of the passion that once stirred our hearts? After all, there are mouths to feed and rooms to clean and dishes to wash. Who has time to dream? (Sometimes it’s hard to soar when you have toddlers clinging to your legs and piles of laundry blocking your runway!)

Being a mom means you have more on your plate for sure, but it shouldn’t mean setting your dreams on a shelf… forever. In fact, becoming a mom might be the very thing that gives your dreams wings. Come together, be inspired, and learn ten tips to help you discover (or rediscover) and pursue your dreams. When your kids see you dreaming, they’ll learn to dream too!

“But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31

FINDING MOMMY BLISS

Being a happy mom isn’t about sailing through motherhood. It’s not about having it all together or having the best kids. Parenting can be chaotic, stressful, and complicated. There are temper tantrums and sibling squabbles. There is self-doubt and frustration, even fear and uncertainty. But there is also laughter and love… and, yes, even bliss. Be encouraged while you learn parenting tips and resources that will help you discover the bliss in being a mom (even when it’s hiding under mountains of laundry!).

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
-Psalm 118:24

GRATITUDE – A HAPPY HABIT

Let’s be honest; in the middle of the challenges that sometimes come with parenting, having an attitude of gratitude isn’t always a breeze. Learn five ways to become a more grateful mom and five ways to raise more grateful kids. We’ll talk about how thankfulness can help you beat stress, parent better, and lead a happier, healthier life. A little thanks really does go a long way!

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17

THE PERFECT MOM (WHO DOESNT EXIST)

As moms, we’ve all felt judged at one point or another. And I think it’s safe to say we’ve done the judging a few times too (which includes judging ourselves). After all, there is a lot of pressure in parenting… We want to make the right decisions, we want to avoid mistakes, we want our kids to be healthy and happy… and, most of all, we just want to be good moms. Yet every child is different, every mom is different, and there is no perfect either. We come from different walks of life, different backgrounds, and different families. But we’re all moms, and we’re all in this together. Be encouraged, hear practical tips that will take some of the stress out of parenting, discover ways to encourage others, and learn how being real can make all the difference.

“Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” 
NIV 1 Corinthians 13:13

HEALTHY MOM, HAPPY MOM

Though being a mom can bring incredible joy, it can also bring worry and stress, self-doubt and frustration, even heartache and pain. Having kids is a huge responsibility and it comes with challenges. Yet through it all, we moms often keep a tough upper lip, sometimes at the expense of our own well-being. From everyday stress, to past hurts, to something else that might be hindering our physical and emotional health, if we aren’t free and whole, our parenting will show it. Learn how to recognize signs of stress or hurt and resources and tips to get back on track. A healthy mom is a happy mom, and that creates an environment where joy can grow.

“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” Proverbs 31:25

DON’T HOLD BACK (OR YOU’LL MISS GOD’S BEST!)

Have you ever felt a nudge to do something, but didn’t do it because you were scared or felt like you weren’t qualified? Are there things you dream of doing, but find yourself holding back? God didn’t intend for us to live half-hearted lives filled with regret and hesitation. Discover some common pitfalls that hold us back as well as tips and inspiration to help you… follow that nudge!

“For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11