26. Feeling Welcome, Bullying, Being plugged in as a parent - Paige Minear, The Pink Clutch Blog

The Mother's Embrace

Joyful, jubilant, accepting, encouraging — this is Paige. It is a huge hope that this conversation brings encouragement, inclusivity, and light to our school-aged children and to parents and to anyone who feels vulnerable showing up as them.

Today’s show is like talking with an old friend and one that is going to tell you exactly what she went through, has been though, and how she got to the other side. We are diving into her real life story of raising her fierce, funny, fabulous family. We are talking bullying — online, in person, children and adults. We are talking expressing yourself, messing up, identifying how you feel and advocating for those needs.

Please note: Paige’s interview begins at the 15 minute mark. Here on the show, we couldn’t release a topic like bullying without addressing the devastating event and loss of life in Uvalde, TX. If you are sensitive, please be aware. Resources are shared. This show is about being honest with what we can do and how we can grow from here.

There is also a BONUS at the 1:17 mark for the woman putting herself out there in a new way…. Tune in today!

A little bit more about Paige:

In today's episode, we speak with Paige Minear, a very remarkable woman. Paige is a mother of three and a lifestyle blogger who lives in Northwest Atlanta. Paige and her husband have been married for 27 years and just went through a cancer battle. We spoke with her today about why she does what she does. We talk about her son's chromosomal abnormalities diagnosis and how she handled it. How she keeps moving forward and achieving new goals by sharing her story and not leaving any things out, Bullying in children and the pain it creates, and the importance of being connected as a parent. Her perspective on mental health and mental health for children and teenagers is also revealed. As we get started, we'll look at why it's important to be welcoming and inclusive, as well as other fascinating topics. Paige’s journey is full of surprises. She is here with us today!

In this Episode you’ll learn:

• [2:16] when it comes to motherhood, the truth starts with each of us.
• [5:37] as a mother, you may apply everyday nuances to yourself and be more responsive to your own needs.
• [12:53]"There is no such thing as other people's children, they are our children." Glennon Doyle
• [15:54] A little bit about Paige.
• [19:55] Paige talks about her son's diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and how she dealt with it.
• [22:59] How Paige keeps pushing forward and achieving new goals by sharing her story and without leaving any details out.
• [32:53] Paige's vulnerable years, how she dealt with them, and why the more she was put to the test, the closer she got to success.
• [35:55] Online bullying
• [44:56] Why is it necessary to be welcoming and inclusive?
• [47:43] Bullying among children and the pain it causes. Paige's detailed account of how a fellow students bullied her daughter at school and online
• [56:55] How important it is to be plugged in as a parent
• [59:23] Social media is not appropriate for every child
• [1:03:29] The difference between being plugged in and being a helicopter parent
• [1:09:02] Paige’s take on mental health and mental health for children and teenagers
• [1:09:45] many people admire Paige's work and write her thank-you messages.
• [1:12:57] The life skill of identifying how you feel verbalizing It could change the world, hat inner awareness and introspection, unfortunately, gets lost
• [1:14:18] Why it's crucial to hug those who are going through difficult times in their lives and why it matters so much to them
• [1:14:58] What Paige needs a hug for?
• [1:16:21] Paige’s theme song for her motherhood journey
• [1:18:52]Paige's counsel to those who are starting a new chapter or season in their lives and are worried about people making fun of them
• [1:20:22] there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to mental health.

Quotes:

• “The self-mothering journey, and the self-parenting and the self-awareness is 120%. Key unnecessary to being a part of positive change to being a part of any change.” [06:27]
• “There were 61 active shooter incidents, which indicates an almost 97% increase over 2017. What we can do here as mothers and as the molders of the future is we can use our voice and we can take action. [08:24]
• “Don’t believe the lie that nothing can change. Don't believe the lie that nothing you do will matter. Don't believe the lie that one more phone call won't make a difference. Don't believe the lie that we just have to get used to our children being murdered.” [09:40]
• “And in the darkest and hardest of times. For me, it's definitely been my inspiration.” [17:22]
• “Autistic children need advocates, they need to feel, and you know, quote, normal in a very abnormal world.” [21:23]
• “It is 100% not our business what other people think of us.”[28:41]
• “I feel like for every joyful thing that I get ready to do, there's a roadblock that I have to find my way through and I feel very something will happen. And I'll be like, No, you need to move on going this way. And it I feel like the more joy I feel and the more excitement I feel, the harder the trials get.[33:57]
• “If you want a situation to occur, you need to create it.” [41:55]
• “And children make very children. Most children make child appropriate mistakes.”[48:20]
• “It was not a fit for my son 90% of the bullying happened at school. But 10% of it happened online. And it was that 10% That, I think pushed him over.”[1:00:07]
• “I think that someone even putting their arm around you apologizing for what you've been through, telling you, you're not alone, no matter where, whether you're five or 55, it makes all the difference in the world.” [1:14:03]
• Connect with Paige:
  • Instagram: http://instagram.com/paigeminear
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepinkclutchblog
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/_thepinkclutch
• Connect with Rachel:
  • Instagram: @Rachelcamfield or @themothers.embrace
  • Website: https://www.rachelcamfield.com/

• Resources:

Blog: https://www.thepinkclutchblog.com/

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Senators Contact: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm

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• Let’s Write Your IG Bio FREE formula, process + worksheets
• From Social Media Stressed to Empowered in Your Online Brand $24 Masterclass
• The Lab Membership
• Shop my hand-painted Jewelry Line
• The Mother's Embrace Spotify Playlist