Lessons from 90s Moms: Unstructured Play, Supervised Freedom, and Parenting Out of Love, Not Fear
Social media says the '90s mom had it all figured out, but what was she actually doing right? In this episode, we take a warm, honest look at what defined our generation of mothering and what today's young moms can carry forward.
From supervised freedom and unstructured play to chores, limited technology, and keeping the heart at home, we ground this conversation in Titus 2 and the timeless truth that faithful motherhood begins with a heart oriented toward God, not fear, comparison, or the pressure to perform.
From supervised freedom and unstructured play to chores, limited technology, and keeping the heart at home, we ground this conversation in Titus 2 and the timeless truth that faithful motherhood begins with a heart oriented toward God, not fear, comparison, or the pressure to perform.
Episode Highlights
00:00 What defined a 90s mom?
09:00 Parenting without fear
13:20 Social media and anxiety
19:00 Putting down the phone and being present
21:00 Bringing the heart home
09:00 Parenting without fear
13:20 Social media and anxiety
19:00 Putting down the phone and being present
21:00 Bringing the heart home
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The Mind of a Child is an early child development podcast that exists to encourage and equip parents to raise their kids to love God and love others. If you're looking for Biblical principles, practical parenting solutions, and science-backed research, our discussions are specifically tailored for you. Our hosts are Leslie Dudley Corbell and Diane Doucet Matthews, who each have a combined 50+ years of experience in the early child parenting space.
