The Whole Mama - A Podcast with Jenna Gibbons

We are currently observing a moment of devastating loss, destruction, and, at the same time, absolute heroism as Russia attempts to invade Ukraine as the people of Ukraine defend their home.

So, how c…

“The home is the first and most effective place to learn the lessons of life: truth, honor, virtue, self-control, the value of education, honest work, and the purpose and privilege of life. Nothing c…

Did you know that Lego means “play well” in Danish?

Check out this episode with my son, Rowan, that shares a quick history of Legos, the benefits of Legos, how to incorporate them into learning, and h…

Did you know that the first thing you do in the morning will affect the rest of your day?  

Do you have a morning routine?  Do you wake up frazzled when your kids come rushing in?  All of this can hav…

If you are a parent, chances are you have spent a lot of time wondering how, where, and when your child will be educated for the 2021-2022 school year.  

The question for many is which avenue to take,…

We’ve been called.  We have to be brave, bold, and strong for our little humans that God so graciously gave us.  What an honor that was given to us by Him for a reason.  What a responsibility that of…

Join me for this open and honest conversation we recorded in the fall about motherhood, loss, music, friendship, and chasing those dreams with Courtney Dashe and Morgan Leigh Garner of Hadley Park.

As…

“Reading aloud with our kids is indeed the best use of our time and energy as parents.  It’s more important than just about anything else we can do.” 
-Sarah Mackenzie

As I have started this homeschool…

I share our journey to this decision, how God guided us in this direction, why we as mamas/parents need to be involved in our children’s education, why we need to listen to what He tells us, and why …

“Being actively involved in an experience, reflecting on the experience, conceptualizing the experience, and using what you have learned to make decisions and problem solve in order to apply new idea…

"In a recent study, 84% of parents agreed that family meals were important, but only 50% of family dinners were eaten together."  

Who gathers at your table?  How often?  Is it sacred time or time ser…

"About 19 percent of children and adolescents in the U.S. are obese — a record high, according to the latest data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey."

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As we start another school year with uncertainty, anxiousness, and a heavy amount of anxiety, let’s remember our role as mamas (parents) and what we can do for our kids at this moment in time.

Let us …

Check out these quick and easy ways to help your child stay strong and healthy:

1. Choose nutrient-dense foods

2.  Teach healthy hygiene habits

3.  Research and give supplements that are best for your f…

It was an honor to chat with my friend and fellow podcaster, Eric Egan, in this episode about speaking confidently and raising little humans.

He is our first DADDY on The Whole Mama podcast and husban…

One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is to teach them to serve others.    

How can we teach our children to naturally offer to help others?  

Today I want to focus on something I heard whi…

Today is all about how we can pour into ourselves.  It is refreshing, it is revitalizing, and it is necessary.

Motherhood sure offers us a rollercoaster of emotions. We willingly accept this responsib…

“There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they’ll take you.”

― Beatrix Potter

These days, it can often be challenging to instill a love of writi…

“Reports say 78% of moms say they put off taking care of their own health to care for family members.”

Let’s think about this, if we move our self-care to the top of the priority list (and make it a n…

"According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, kids ages 8-18 now spend, on average, a whopping 7.5 hours in front of a screen for entertainment each day, 4.5 of which are spent watching TV. Over a year…