Mar 17 2025 57 mins
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Episode Description:
In this episode of the Sendy Mom podcast, host Becky Brouwer engages in a heartfelt conversation with her sister Carrie Sybrowsky about the challenges and joys of motherhood. They explore the concept of being a 'Sendy Mom,' which involves taking risks and doing hard things. They discuss the importance of resilience, education, and teaching values to children. Carrie shares her personal experiences, including her battle with cancer, and emphasizes the significance of boredom in fostering creativity in children. The conversation highlights the need for intentional parenting and the pursuit of happiness in motherhood. Ultimately they discuss the importance of nurturing strong family connections and values.
Meet my Guest:
Carrie is my amazing and favorite sister! (According to her) She was my best birthday present until my son came along. All three of us share the same birthday which incidentally will be a couple of days before this podcast is airing. I love sharing my birthday with Carrie. I am the 2nd and she is the 5th of 12 children. We grew up in Twin Falls, Idaho. We both love being Idahoans. Carrie attended BYU Idaho and BYU in Provo studying Elementary Education. She taught for a few years before marrying Jacob Sybrowsky and raising their 5 children. She received a Masters of Education from Utah State University. Education has been an important thing to Carrie and Jacob. They started an educational non-profit called Hyde Park Academy that is dedicated to helping provide parents with support and tools as they seek to educate their children.
What you’ll Hear:
♛ A Sendy Mom does hard things and is resilient.
♛ Motherhood is a pursuit of happiness, not just a role.
♛ It's important to teach children values and virtues.
♛ Boredom can foster creativity in children.
♛ Education should encompass the whole child, not just academics.
♛ Facing challenges can lead to personal growth and resilience.
♛ Agency comes with responsibility in parenting.
♛ Intentional teaching of values is crucial for children.
♛ Family connections and shared values strengthen relationships.
♛ It's okay to reset expectations and try again in parenting.
Chapters:
00:00 Who is Carrie Sybrowsky?
02:37 Defining a Sendy Mom
04:52 The Pursuit of Happiness in Motherhood
07:41 Snapshots of a Happy Home
10:36 Learning to Let Go as a Parent
12:58 Finding the Right Educational Path for Your Family
15:08 Raising the Bar of the Family: What are Your Expectations?
16:45 The Role of Hyde Park Academy
18:15 Ways to Help Your Children Contribute and Deal with Boredom
24:31 Navigating Cancer, Homeschool and COVID
26:56 Balancing Agency and Good Parenting
30:33 Resetting Expectations: Teaching Responsibility
37:13 Carrie's Plan of How to Be a Good Person
39:36 Community and Humanity: Lessons from History
46:45 Rapid Fire Questions
46:45 Letting Go: Emotional Growth and Understanding
52:35 Outro with music and words 3-7-25.mp3
Mentioned in the Show:
The Law of Love by Steve Young
Endurance: An Epic of Polar Adventure by F.A. Worsley
How To Raise An Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims