In this sincere episode of Mama’s Gonna Make It, we take inspiration from the lyrics of Dear Theodosia by Lin-Manuel Miranda and the children’s book The Breaking News by Sarah Lynn Reul to explore the profound impact of world events and the news on our kids. We reflect on how differences in opinions about running the world often stem from a shared desire to create a safe, hopeful future for our children, even when perspectives on how to get there are vastly different.
We touch on the division in our society, discussing how we can do better as adults to model kindness, understanding, and unity for the next generation. Finally, we explore the idea that the responsibility of bringing joy and light shouldn’t fall solely on those to whom it comes naturally—often our children—and that even the most uplifting people sometimes need support, too. Join us for a poignant, honest conversation about holding and supporting one another through hard times, dealing with challenges as adults, and guiding our children through difficult times.
Dear Theodosia by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Leslie Odom Jr. from the Broadway musical HAMILTON
Author read-aloud of The Breaking News by author/illustrator Sarah Lynne Reul
Circle of Influence framework by Dr. Steven Covey
- Ted Talk: Circle of Concern and Circle of Influence by Dr. Steven Covey
- Image and article: Circles of Influence from Learning Loop
Enneagram resources on our LinkTree
Recorded in the Omniverus Studios at Liberty Plaza, we are produced by Tim Beeman for Such-N-Such Media.
Theme Music by Doug Davis.
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