Podcast appearances and mentions of jennifer zumbiel

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The guest today is Jennifer Zumbiel who is the owner and creator of Togather Moments. Jennifer's mission in life is to help families create intentional moments to strengthen families as well as give children life skills in communication. You can also find Jennifer on her podcast, Families That Stick Togather. (Yes, the spelling is correct.)   Rocking It Grand is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

When we fall in love and choose to spend our life with someone, we might picture a beautiful vision of what we want our relationship to look like……relaxed, romantic meals together, the exchange of sweet gestures and affection, supportive encouragement, and genuine heart-to-heart connection.  All that sounds amazing, doesn't it?But we also know how easy it is for the busyness and business of life to take over.  We might feel overwhelmed and discouraged as our connection with each other seems to fade.For a long time, Mike and I thought we were prioritizing each other.  But all the stressful realities of blended family life quickly wedged their way between us.  As a result, we endured a painful season of feeling disconnected and alone.The good news is we didn't stay stuck there — and you don't have to either.  In this episode, our special guest Jennifer Zumbiel will share an easy way to safeguard your relationship and create genuine engagement and meaningful connection.  Jennifer's resource is not only practical but it's fun too! She developed it because she and her hubby needed something to help them stay connected!  As Valentine's Day approaches,  how can you make your relationship a priority by going above and beyond the usual?  Discover something new and creative to intentionally make a heart-to-heart connection with your sweetheart on February 14th AND beyond! Resources from this Episode:Families that Stick Togather Podcast Episode 140 (Jennifer & Matt's Unedited Marriage Conversation)Episode 137:  Practical Tools to Boost Family Engagement and Grow Meaningful Connection (with Jennifer Zumbiel) Grab your copy of Togather for Date Night (and some of Jennifer's family products as well).  You'll receive a 20% Discount when you use this code: MIKEANDKIM and order before February 28th, 2023Ready for some extra support: We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesessionSubscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don't miss a single episode.  Click here to subscribe in Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you're feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they're fun for us read too! :-)  Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback! 

Jennifer Zumbiel from the podcast, Families that Stick Togather, is here to share how busy moms can turn wasted minutes in the day into intentional moments that make a big impact.  This episode is full of inspiration and ideas to make little moments impactful.   Connect with Jennifer: Families That Stick Togather Podcast  TogatherMoments.com for Family Dinner conversation stickers and other connecting products.  FamilyConnectionFramework.com (Audio Only course)  @togathermoments on IG and FB   Make sure you subscribe so that you never miss an episode of The Intentional Edit Podcast.  If you are struggling with daily tasks, clutter, organization, and finding any sort of work/life balance, The Intentional Edit Podcast is for you.  It's time to stop the chaos and create a life you love by implementing systems that put an end to the overwhelming, unorganized parts of life and finally, bring simplicity to your life and home. Now is the time to say goodbye to overwhelm, get organized and create systems so that you can live your best life at home and beyond.  Simplify your life and home by creating routines, maximizing systems and decluttering!   Ask Your Question for a Future Tip Tuesday Episode – www.intentionaledit.com & Click the RECORD NOW Button! Everything is here – www.intentionaledit.com 1:1 coaching with Lauren – A custom plan just for you!  Topics include decluttering, organizing, time management, home routines & systems, daily/weekly schedules and more. https://www.intentionaledit.com/coaching/ Get Organized and Declutter with the Simplified Home Masterclass - https://intentionaledit.com/simplified-home-masterclass/  Connect with Lauren @intentionaledit on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and TikTok Join the NEW Facebook group for The Intentional Edit Podcast Listeners – Declutter, Organize & Create Systems to Simplify Your Home & Life  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1812445665608486

My dear friend Jennifer Zumbiel is on this week for a powerful conversation.  Its a raw, honest and heartfelt deep dive kinda conversation and we hope it empowers you to grow. Here are some of the topics and questions covered. Are you wasting the abilities God has given you? Ever Wanted God to call you to something and he didn't? The importance of speaking out others gifts to them when you see others using their giftsWhat's so important about the family dinner table?Are you forcing something that you aren't supposed to be doing or that doesn't feel right?When you are tempted to quit because you are basing your success on the world's standards of success over GodsAre you allowing your work or title to define who you are?Mom guilt and managing both home life and business ... and so much more! Meet Jennifer: Jennifer Zumbiel is the creator and owner of Togather Moments, LLC, Togather™ conversation sticker games/tools, and the host of Families That Stick Togather™ Podcast. As a mother of four and a wife of 18 years, she understands how everyday distractions can impact face-to-face communication and threaten the strength of our relationships. She has found a way to help us all to gather with easy, meaningful, and fun communication in real-life using the small moments we already have. The mission of Togather™ is to help families create intentional moments that protect the strength of the Family and faith in today's world.Jennifer has a Bachelor's in Business Administration Marketing from the University of Kentucky and a Master's in Secondary Education from Xavier University. Connect with Jennifer: togather@togathermoments.com@togathermoments Facebook, Instagram, TwitterSticker games to gather to talk and to grow.www.togathermoments.com

My husband, Matt, takes the hot seat this week for our 4 hour road trip home from Nashville, Tennessee! Instead of playing Togather for Date Night conversation starter stickers by ourselves, we decided to invite you in :) We hit record to share our real life talk about our greatest commitment to our marriage, how we met, our biggest pet peeves, and the craziest things we trusted a stranger to do for us. This is a super fun episode and one that will leave you with date night ideas, tips for stronger communication, and more ways to connect. GRAB 105 OF YOUR OWN DATE NIGHT STICKERS HERE! Let's grow,  Jennifer   Your Family Connection Framework is waiting for you to bring it to your family and lay your foundation even stronger! Visit familyconnectionframework.com For more ways to connect in the small moments in easy and fun ways shop Togather™ for Family Dinner, Togather™ for Date Night, Placemats Togather™ Together and MORE! togathermoments.com Grab your FREE Togather™ for Road Trips at togathermoments.com/free. Print 16 "sticker" prompts for your summer road trips!  

Engaging the whole family in meaningful conversation is challenging for anyone.  And for blended families, positive engagement often feels impossible — especially when there's tension or one child makes it clear that they don't want to engage.But don't lose hope!Even with tension, stress, and yes — busy schedules or lots of distractions — today's guest, Jennifer Zumbiel can help you experience more connection in your blended family.  Jennifer is the host of the "Families That Stick Togather™" podcast and creator of the Togather™ conversation sticker games and tools.  As a mother of four and a wife of 18 years, she understands how everyday distractions can impact face-to-face communication and threaten the strength of our relationships.In this episode, Jennifer is sharing about the ways she has found to help us all "to gather" with easy, meaningful, and fun communication in real-life using the small moments we already have.As you listen in, you'll pick up some simple, practical tools that will help you overcome distractions and reduce tension so that your family can connect in new ways.  And we even chat about some parenting tips to encourage and grow strong bonds in your blended family.You'll Discover:Fun and practical tools and tips to help your family engage in meaningful conversation — especially around the dinner tableHow to connect with kids that are withdrawing or isolating from the familyWhy meaningful, positive connection is important to your family's bonding processResources from this Episode:Connect with Jennifer at https://www.togathermoments.com/Ready for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesessionSubscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don't miss a single episode.  Click here to subscribe in Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you're feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they're fun for us read too! :-)  Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!

Do you feel like it is a struggle just to wrangle your toddlers (or teens!) for family meals? If so, Jennifer Zumbiel can relate.   Jennifer has a Bachelor's in Business Administration Marketing from the University of Kentucky and a Master's in Secondary Education from Xavier University. She is the creator and owner of  Togather Moments LLC, Togather™ conversation sticker games/tools, and the host of The Families That Stick Togather Podcast.   As a mother of four and a wife of 18 years, she understands how everyday distractions can impact face-to-face communication and threaten the strength of our relationships. She has found a way to help us all to gather with easy meaningful, and fun communication in real-life in the small moments we already have. The mission of Togather™ is to protect the strength of communication within families so that we can protect the strength of the Family the way God intended.  Jennifer has been in the trenches of just trying to get dinner made to now making sure her whole family can find a time to all eat together (amidst afterschool sports and activities). And although her challenges have changed, Jennifer opens up about how she made small yet intentional moments happen in the early years to set her and her family up for the teen years. With thought-provoking conversation starters your kids can literally peel and stick, Jennifer gives busy moms the ideas we need for becoming more intentional around the table. Plus, Jennifer shares some thoughts on how to incorporate rhythms and routines around the table, like saying grace. So for the mamas who have asked me, "How do we start praying together as a family before a meal," I know this episode hitting on Ash Wednesday is going to be particularly helpful to you.   Helpful Links: Visit Togather Moments Listen to The Families That Stick Togather Podcast Shop Togather Products Get Togather Freebies (perfect conversation starters for spring break coming up!) Connect with Jennifer on Facebook and on Instagram

Want to feel confident you are raising children with strong communication skills? Build these habits at home including the right way to get teens to open up, how family dinner can be even more meaningful with a few simple tricks, and easy ways to overcome distractions even in the busiest homes. Join my conversation with Family Coach Kimberly Amici, Host of Build Your Best Family Podcast when I was interviewed on her Episode 126: How to have great conversations with your kids.  Come along friend! Let's grow, Jennifer  Download Kimberly's FREE Family Culture Discussion Sheet HERE Connect with Kimberly on Instagram Click here to print your FREE Togather™ Small Holy Moments: Your family's  new favorite quick way to succeed at keeping it about Jesus this year. Just print, grab a jar, set it near your Nativity, and start filling it up with your family's Small Holy Moments.  What if we all did that? Tell a friend! Give togathermoments.com Togather™ conversation stickers as gifts to teachers, family, neighbors. Order now!

Print your FREE interactive guide (shared in this episode!) "Your Busy Family Schedule: 5 Steps to Less Guilt and More Meaning" here at togathermoments.comSummer is coming, the kids will be home, schedules will be changed. Let's talk about what this means for us as moms because we all know the Summer Shift is a REAL thing.But it doesn't have to feel hard. Let's talk mental shifts, REALISTIC goal setting and expectations "changed" not "lowered".This week I joined my good friend Jennifer Zumbiel of Togather MomentsTM on her “Families That Stick TogatherTM “ podcast. We are here to tell you that you are not alone in wondering how you will juggle it all. You can keep summer fun and build memories with your family without completely losing track of your other goals. Remember to pull in your friendships and build each other up, cheer each other on. Resources:You can listen to more of Jennifer’s wisdom in my Direction Not Perfection podcast #38 Her website is togathermoments.comFollow her at Jennifer @togathermoments and @familiesthatsticktogather on Instagram and Facebook Her podcast is Families That Stick Together Print your FREE interactive guide (shared in this episode!) "Your Busy Family Schedule: 5 Steps to Less Guilt and More Meaning" here at togathermoments.comShop all Togather™ products to build up your family Armor at togathermoments.comShop Togather™ for Date Night and Togather™ for Family Dinner at togathermoments.comFree resources including your FREE PRINTABLE TOGATHER™ FOR ROAD TRIPS GAME at togathermoments.com/free and when you sign up for our newsletter.www.healthaccountabilitycoach.comwww.facebook.com/houselifestyles

Everything we talked about in this episode can be found here: https://www.buildyourbestfamily.com/podcast/episode-126

Many of my loyal followers have come up with a new verb. They say they are “Direction Not Perfectioning” something. Today’s podcast is an example of me living that verb. My goal for today was to introduce you to motivational speaker and author, RT Stokes. And yes, today you will listen to an interview with RT, it just won’t be with me. This is not what I envisioned but not only do you get to hear an awesome interview, it comes with a silver lining. I had a great interview with RT and I couldn’t wait to share it. He is a motivational speaker, a life mission coach, a former navy veteran and submariner who uses submarine principles to help individuals rise to the surface and overcome difficulties. Unfortunately, the audio for that interview was corrupted and to play it in such a poor quality would have been a disservice to Mr. Stokes. After many unsuccessful attempts to salvage the audio track, I had a brainstorm. My dear friend and fellow podcaster Jennifer Zumbiel had interviewed RT last fall for her “Families that Stick Togather” Podcast. That interview was what motivated me to interview RT in the first place. Jennifer graciously allowed me to share her talk with RT, so I get to introduce you to my friend’s awesome podcast and her engaging interview of RT.Jennifer’s mission with her podcast is to inspire and grow strong families through communication and faith! This interview fits both building strong families and Direction Not Perfection’s focus on being healthy and fit. RT explains the principles that keep a submarine running and performing its duties under the extreme pressure produced by deep water. He relates them to navigating through our lives and overcoming tremendous pressure to rise to be our best. Submarine lingo from the interview and his book The Relentless Rise and how it relates to health and fitness: “Aligning your purpose” - Goal setting“Adjusting your guidance” -Who are your influences? How are they affecting your direction or your health journey? “Activating your navigation” - Assuring that the efforts you are making are aligned with your ultimate goal“Assuming control of your mission” - The necessary movements, adjustments and corrections you need to make, to stay on track.R.T. Stokes Resources:Amazon: “The Relentless Rise” - Break through the surface to reach your greatest selfwww.facebook.com/rtstokesrisewww.rtstokes.comDirection Not Perfection Resources:www.facebook.com/houselifestyleswww.healthaccountabilitycoach.comInstagram: @houselifestyles

When you imagine connecting with your family or loved ones, what comes to mind? Maybe you think about gathering around the dinner table and sharing a nice meal. And maybe you imagine having deep conversations that go beyond the surface level, "How was your day?" chatter. If so, you're in for a treat with today's episode! Jennifer Zumbiel, founder of Togather Moments is joining me today to dive into the topic of connection, specifically with those closest to us. We discuss how a diet mindset can hold us back from these special moments that matter most. Jen also gives some very tangible tips on how we can get more from our conversations with others instead of just going through the motions. Connect with Jennifer: https://TogatherMoments.com https://www.instagram.com/togathermoments Connect with Katie: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitfriendstribe/ www.amazon.com/shop/kthake Join the waitlist for Reboot Bootcamp - www.katiehake.com/bootcamp

Jennifer Zumbiel is the creator of @TogatherMoments and we have an incredible conversation today about how to pursue amazing and intentional communication in your family, how to take inventory of what really matters, and how to steal back those important moments that could shape your kids forever. We had such a great talk- with so many practical takeaways that you can start implementing TODAY!

Not only do I talk the talk, I walk the walk. Today’s podcast is a great example of how I practice what I preach, Direction Not perfection. In a perfect world it would be early in the week. I would be in my quiet, organized office, fine tuning an interview for you to listen to while my children were either in school or on a playdate. My dinner would be cooking in the crockpot getting ready to be served up in my spotless kitchen. But, none of us live in a perfect world. It is Thursday afternoon. You can hear kids laughing and playing in the background along with the sounds of dishes and laundry being done. I am doing this podcast hiding in a bedroom with my puppy in my lap. Well okay, the puppy is usually in my lap. I am on vacation, spending much needed time with my family. Still it was important to me not to miss a week with my podcast, so I am turning to some of my resources for today. I talk often about how important it is to plug positive messages into your head. To help give you an idea of where to find those, I am going to share with you three of my favorite podcasts and let them fill you with positivity while I join my family and create memories.Jennifer ZumbielFamilies That Stick Togather, Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/families-that-stick-togather-trailer/id1518481703?i=1000477925917“This is REAL life by real families. It’s the place to feel normal and that there really is a better way to slow down and make it all count. We’re your biggest fans in encouraging you to keep building that solid foundation in your strong family even among the real busy. I’m your host, Jennifer Zumbiel, Wife, Mom of four children and creator of Togather Moments™ where we believe meaningful communication can be as simple as peeling a sticker with an intentional conversation starter. Each week we will bring you practical tips and resources on how to connect, interviews on how to find deep meaning through any life-transition, and inspiring fun interviews from families just like you. We understand sometimes all you have are small moments. Let’s make them BIG, friends! Let’s build a community of Families That Stick Togather and know we did well with the Family God made just for us.”Pastor Stephen Furtick“Steven Furtick is a pastor, songwriter, & New York Times best-selling author. As founder and lead pastor, he has helped grow the multi-site Elevation Church into a global ministry through online streaming, television, and the music of Elevation Worship. He holds a master of divinity degree from Southern Theological Seminary and is the author of Crash the Chatterbox, Greater, Sun Stand Still, (Un)Qualified, Seven-Mile Miracle. Pastor Steven and Holly live in Charlotte, NC with their two sons, Elijah and Graham, and daughter, Abbey.”http://elevationchurch.org/Listen to an excerpt from https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevation-with-steven-furtick/id216015753?i=1000472005676Pastor Furtick discusses getting back to normal after the Coronavirus. You don’t know how much you need normal until you are forced to live without it. What you are praying for now is what you were praying away 2 months ago.Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RD, CDE Sound Bites Podcast“Delve into the science, the psychology and the strategies behind good food and nutrition with Melissa, the Guilt-Free RD. She has conversations with experts including researchers, academics, authors, dietitians and more on topics such as healthy diets, weight management, diabetes, agriculture, sustainability and more.Get credible information to help you make your own, well-informed nutrition decisions based on facts, not fear.”www.soundbitesrd.comListen to an excerpt from her podcast on March 30, 2020 Episode 145“What you need to know about Coronavirus and food with Dr. Taylor Wallace”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-food-dr-taylor/id982530565?i=1000470014246My Resources:www.facebook.com/houselifestyleswww.healthaccountabilitycoach.com

If we all want to keep growing strong families, shouldn't we pause long enough to see what we are even using to grow?? This is a completely interactive episode that will take you through looking at what's at the HEART of your family and how you are tending that soil for the harvest you desire for your family. Grab a pen and paper (or just take some mental notes and dive in later). You don't want to miss this one! Let's grow! Jennifer Subscribe. Review. Share! Connect with Jennifer https://instagram.com/togathermoments https://instagram.com/familiesthatsticktogather https://facebook.com/togathermoments Show Notes: Show Summary and connect with Jennifer https://togathermoments.com/podcast/family-growth-audit NEWLY designed Togather for Family Dinner! 105 stickers! https://togathermoments.com/shop/family-dinner-game Bring home the Togather games and conversation starter stickers from this episode! Come on over to https://togathermoments.com/shop and we'll ship them straight outta Kentucky!  Are you the Keeper of the Moments in your family and you just need a break but still want the amazing moments to happen with all the right meaningful conversations? Get your FREE printables from Togather at https://togathermoments.com/free Did someone say Road Trip? Print your FREE Togather for Road Trips game with 16 conversation starters at https://www.togathermoments.com/free

The t-shirts, the signs, your mom since you were little. They all tell you to choose kindness. And you KNOW that's what you should be doing. So who needs any kind of training in that? It's other people that have the problem, right? Maybe, maybe not...but that's why it's up to US. You and me and the other families who are working overtime to build that kindness at home FIRST and make sure we raise our crew to make a mark on the world. The world is counting on us. And here's how we're going to do it. Together. Come along, friend! Let's grow! Jennifer Subscribe. Review. Share! Connect with Jennifer https://instagram.com/togathermoments https://instagram.com/familiesthatsticktogather https://facebook.com/togathermoments   Show Notes: Show Summary and connect with Jennifer https://togathermoments.com/podcast/kindness-and-compassion-in-our-family NEWLY designed Togather for Family Dinner! 105 stickers! https://togathermoments.com/shop/family-dinner-game Bring home the Togather games and conversation starter stickers from this episode! Come on over to https://togathermoments.com/shop and we'll ship them straight outta Kentucky!  Are you the Keeper of the Moments in your family and you just need a break but still want the amazing moments to happen with all the right meaningful conversations? Get your FREE printables from Togather at https://togathermoments.com/free Did someone say Road Trip? Print your FREE Togather for Road Trips game with 16 conversation starters at https://www.togathermoments.com/free

You can Google anything you want about the benefits of Family Dinner. It's all out there. We all know it. Blah, Blah, Blah, right? But if we don't know our WHY, then why the heck does it even matter… Especially, when we have the hardest time getting together for Family Dinner in the first place! We GET IT. Our busy family of six does NOT have 7 Family Dinners together a week, and if your family is working with the same, then this is your show. We're digging deep into discovering your WHY for your own family and we're leaving you with 5 ways to make your dinners more meaningful starting today. Easy tips for your REAL LIFE because that's what we all could use. Thank you for coming along, friend! Let's grow! Jennifer Subscribe. Review. Share! Show Notes: Show Summary https://togathermoments.com/podcast/family-dinner-matters NEWLY designed Togather for Family Dinner! 105 stickers! Https://togathermoments.com/shop/familydinnergame Bring home the Togather games and conversation starter stickers from this episode! Come on over to https://togathermoments.com/shop and we'll ship them straight outta Kentucky! Are you the Keeper of the Moments in your family and you just need a break but still want the amazing moments to happen with all the right meaningful conversations? Get your FREE printables from Togather at https://togathermoments.com/free  Did someone say Road Trip? Print your FREE Togather for Road Trips game with 16 conversation starters at https://togathermoments.com/free

A sneak peak into the heart and mission of Togather Moments and the REAL behind the Families That Stick Togather™ podcast. It's the place to feel normal and that there really is a better way to slow down and make it all count. We're your biggest fans in encouraging you to keep building that solid foundation in your strong family even among the real busy. I'm your host, Jennifer Zumbiel, Wife, Mom of four children and creator of Togather Moments™ where we believe meaningful communication can be as simple as peeling a sticker with an intentional conversation starter. Come along, friend! Let's grow - I can't wait to spend my time with YOU!   

As women, we are proud to say that we take care of our husbands, our kids, our homes, our jobs, our churches and many other important things. But if we say we take care of ourselves we feel guilty and selfish. Today I not only give you permission to practice self-care, but I also encourage you to move it to the top of your priority list. You cannot pour from an empty cup, so you need to prioritize self-care to be able to care for others.Jennifer Zumbiel, of Togather Moments, interviewed me about self-care and how that fits into the Direction Not Perfection mentality. The fit is seamless. Getting proper nutrition and staying fit are a part of taking care of yourself. If you have barriers to self-care, they are also affecting your health. If guilt and fear of being selfish are keeping you from doing something for yourself, consider the question, “Is it helping or hindering my life?”, posed in Famous in Heaven and at Home by Michelle Meyers. If you can answer “helping” than it is important to make time for it in your day. You will know it is right if it “feels well with your soul”. The benefits you get from doing something for you, will ripple into the other parts of your life. You may not see results right away, but you will know it is worth fighting for. Guilt will go away if you can look back and see that the efforts you put into yourself have made you a better person. By taking care of yourself and making yourself the best you can be, you will have energy to pour onto others.That would give you the opportunity to be a great wife, a great mom, a great friend, a great career woman and/or a great daughter. But remember, you can’t be all of them in the same day. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. We are human, we need grace and love. By letting others know we aren’t perfect and could use their help, we give them a chance to fill their own cup by helping. Ask for help and enjoy the ripple.The word for the day is “permission”. Think about making it your “word of the year”. Give yourselfPermission to take care of yourself.Permission to ask for help.Permission to carve out time in the day for fitness or nutrition.Permission to be a role model for your kids so they understand self-care.Permission to not be perfect, or everything to everyone every day.Permission to slow down.Ask for help, go for a walk, listen to something fun or positive, give yourself 10 minutes each morning to organize your day and/or meditate. Take time for you. If guilt creeps in throw it back. Choose to do things throughout the day that ultimately “help not hinder” your life because you are fighting to be the best you that you can be.Resources:www.healthaccountabilitycoach.comwww.facebook.com/houselifestyles

Get to know the Smart Social Podcast's new "Mom Talk" Hosts April Whiting and Jennifer Zumbiel. They are two moms who are trying to raise strong families and are desperate to not let distractions win.Listen as they tell the stories of the moments that changed their view of motherhood, and ultimately led to the creation of both of their businesses.  They discuss being in the trenches of motherhood. The good, the hard, and the in-between. April and Jennifer are big believers in quality over quantity when it comes to meaningful family time.  April discusses the importance of eye contact, and Jennifer gives her tips on “stop, drop, and fold” to give your children moments of all of you.April is the mother of 4, a TedX speaker, author, and founder of www.thescreensafeproject.comJennifer is also the mother of 4, author, and founder of www.togathermoments.comLearn more: https://smartsocial.com/present-parent/Learn from our resources:Join our free newsletter: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/Take one of our 30+ additional courses on the latest teen apps: https://learn.smartsocial.com/Download the Smart Social app: https://smartsocial.com/appLearn the top 100 popular teen apps: https://smartsocial.com/app-guide-parents-teachers/View the top parental control software: https://smartsocial.com/parental-control-software/Learn the top Teen Slang, Emojis & Hashtags: https://smartsocial.com/teen-slang-emojis-hashtags-list/Get ideas for offline activities for your students: https://smartsocial.com/offline-activities-reduce-screentime/Subscribe to our podcast on:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1269872857Google Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ikvg45xcfqi3cz5vxy7vsryf3uqYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SafeSmartSocial/videos

To be healthy we need to have strong relationships with those close to us. Relationships affect our mental health and our mental health plays right into our physical health. We have to nurture both the physical and the mental aspects of life.Communication is a key part of the foundation that builds those strong relationships. Most of us have busy lives that have us multi-tasking, running errands and checking electronic devices for short snippets of info from work, friends or family. This lifestyle is not conducive to meaningful conversation. It is often counterproductive when we misinterpret what we think others are thinking, but don’t stop to clear the air. Having meaningful conversations with others is not easy for many people but there is help for those of you who don’t know where to start. You can outsource your communication. That doesn’t mean someone will do the talking for you but there are people who can give you words and conversation starters that will lead you past mundane everyday chit chat and help you to develop meaningful conversations with those close to you.Last year, in podcast 38, I interviewed Jennifer Zumbiel. She is the creator of Togather™ a dinner table game designed to help families make moments that matter. She is a strong advocate of family mealtimes. As you sit down together for a meal, you can ask the questions on the Togather™ stickers and delve deeper into subjects so your family can grow closerToday Jennifer and I sat down again to share some of her insight with you.Our pre-virus world was often chaotic due to different schedules and needs of a family.Finding the time to have family dinners during that chaos was even harder than knowing how to start conversations when we did find time. Many people are now isolated with their families and the obstacle of finding time is removed. It is the perfect time to reconnect with your spouse and your children and build habits, values and memories that will stay with them into adulthood.Communicating with depth and meaning may not be your strength. But that does not mean it is a weakness. To learn ways to ask questions that make connections and reveal character in your relationships, lean into other people’s strengths. It will make you stronger. You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Use resources like Togather™ to get you started and give your family the ability to learn and grow.Resources:https://www.facebook.com/TogatherMoments/www.togathermoments.comhttps://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=TogatherMomentsInstagram: @togathermoments@houselifestyleswww.healthaccountabilitycoach.comwww.facebook.com/houselifestyles

This week I tapped into my network of amazing women to share with you a compilation of the best tips to make this work from home with kids ... actually...WORK.  Allison Carter, Janine Esbrand, Jennifer Zumbiel, the ladies from Workr Beeing (Drs. Patricia Grabarek and Katina Sawyer) and I give our tried and true hacks we're using during quarantine to continue to feel productive and present ...and not completely burned out.  We GOT THIS, mamas.  Resources: Still struggling to make take for yourself? Check out my Un-Morning Routine - it'll make getting ME time possible even during quarantine! https://mailchi.mp/32895358a5d1/unmorningroutine Meet today's experts: Allison Carter: www.allisoncartercelebrates.com Janine Esbrand: www.lightboxcoaching.com Jennifer Zumbiel: www.togathermoments.com Workr Beeing: www.workrbeeing.com

Special guest episode with Jennifer Zumbiel, Founder of Togather Moments. Jennifer is on a mission to make your family's communication more easy, meaningful, and fun. She does this through cool games that can help you get past the surface and dig deeper in the small moments that you already have.Use Code- MOMENTS to receive 15% off until 11/10!https://www.togathermoments.com/Are you struggling with your family's communication with either your partner/child or both? Reach out today to work together!https://parentingwithapunch.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eating right and getting appropriate exercise are important components of a healthy lifestyle. There is also a large emotional component. We can strengthen our emotional health by being intentional in our actions, present with our family and friends and by delving deeply into the connections in our lives.Getting past the surface level of relationships with those we care about can create soul filling moments that positively affect our health and well-being. Today I interviewed Jennifer Zumbiel, creator of Togather™, a game you play with your family at the dinner table that helps to create those special moments. Family members are encouraged to think beyond simple yes or no answers and dig deeper for meaningful responses. It can be surprising and insightful to hear your little one’s answers.Jennifer describes the game best on her website:“Togather™ is a game in the form of a book. The game features seven categories, each with fifteen stickers. All 105 stickers were designed to create moments where you complement each other, where you share your good deeds, and where you can't stop laughing about things around your house.WHY STICKERS?The passing of a physical book and peeling of stickers achieves 100% involvement. It creates feelings of togetherness and individuality knowing each person chose a unique sticker. Take turns going around the table reading your sticker and answering the question.”The importance of gathering your family together around the dinner table is a hot topic on the internet. If you google “kitchen table and health” you will find these phrases:· Benefits of the Dinner Table Ritual - The New York Times· 7 Reasons to Eat Meals at the Table with Your Family· Eating meals at dining table is healthier, researchers claim· The Benefits of Eating Together for Children and Families· 9 Scientifically Proven Reasons to Eat Dinner as a Familyo Family dinners mean better family relationshipso Family meals lead to healthier food choiceso Eating as a family leads to better gradeso Family dinners are a chance to explore new foodso Family dinners lead to greater happinesso Homemade meals promote portion controlo Family dinners equal healthy kidso Family dinners relieve stresso Eating at home saves moneyResources:https://www.goodnet.org/articles/9-scientifically-proven-reasons-to-eat-dinner-as-familywww.togathermoments.comwww.facebook.com/togathermomentsInstagram: @togathermomentsGo to Jennifer’s website to learn more about Togather and download some sample questions to see how your family can benefit from this new game.Connect with me:www.healthaccountabilitycoach.comwww.facebook.com/houselifestyles

I've got Jennifer Zumbiel on the podcast today! She's a mom of four and the creator of an AWESOME family resource called Togather Moments. We're all moms and we're always looking for ways to connect with our children more. In today's episode we talk about how simple it really is to grow closer together as a family.  I just said it's simple, but sometimes we all need some help with any aspect of motherhood. Jennifer has a sample on her website that you can try! Click here to try the sample and see if her mealtime game is something that could help your family! You can find Jennifer on Instagram, Facebook, or on her website.

Imagine sitting around the dinner table trying to ask your kids about their day. You keep getting one word replies like “good” or “it was fine.” Or you are trying to talk to your husband about how work is going and you keep getting the same one liners. Well, thanks to our guest on the show today, we have a solution for you! Jennifer Zumbiel is the creator of Togather Moments, a table game created to cultivate conversation with your family. Jennifer wanted to create a way to make more meaningful memories with our loved ones. Togather Moments focuses on mealtime conversations and how to get them started through her interactive sticker kits. We loved this meaning conversation! You can find out more about the game at : https://www.togathermoments.com/ Enjoy friends!   Our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unshakenpodcast/

Listen in as your friend Jeanette chats with Jennifer Zumbiel about the power of gathering and playing a game at the table. This game TOGATHER MOMENTS opens up communication with our kids that will last forever. Simple stickers inviting us to share seem so simple right!? It is and it will make a lasting impact I am sure! Complete show notes are available at itstimeforcoffeepod.com Connect with your friend Jeanette Instagram // Website// Podcast

The time with our kids at home goes so quickly. It is important to make the most of it by having meaningful conversations that help us to really get to know and connect with our children every day. Jennifer Zumbiel thinks that our world is desperate for the connection that comes from really looking at each other, talking to each other, and she knows that parents especially,. want to use their time with their kids well. She gives lots of great ideas on how to connect and have meaningful conversations with your kids.For show notes, visit: www.momswhoknowpodcast.comTo discuss this week's question, visit: www.instagram.com/momswhoknowpodcast or www.facebook.com/momswhoknowpodcastgroupJennifer can be found on Instagram @ togathermoments or on Facebook at togathermomentsTo get your free sample of the game, go to: www.togathermoments.com/tryLearn more at www.togathermoments.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We often get lost in a world of technology, so much so, that we often forget the importance of a face-to-face conversation.  Jennifer Zumbiel of Togather Moments joins me to discuss how she’s helping families make face-to-face communication a priority. If you’ve ever gotten a one word answer back from your kids after asking them a question such as, "how was your day?"… this one’s for you. A big thank you to this week's sponsor, Go Mama Go Designs. Go Mama Go Designs offers the only doctor approved crib bedding for your baby! Shop gomamagodesigns.com today!   Grab the full episode notes on mindbizlife.com and don't forget to follow us on Instagram @MindBizLife for daily inspiration!

Subscribe to our podcast on: iTunes – Google Play – Youtube – Stitcher Radio – Spotify – Alexa/Echo– Web Player This is an interview with Jennifer Zumbiel of https://TogatherMoments.com and she outlines how she gets kids/teens to open up and talk around the dinner table. Join our newsletter to get access to our free guide: "How To Navigate Social Media with Your Student (A Parent Guide)" https://smartsocial.com/Newsletter Join our membership today: https://SmartSocial.com/join Download our free guide: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Brand your instagram (and build a website) with Josh Ochs at: https://smartsocial.com/student-digital-resume-workshop/ Join our newsletter to get access to our free guide: "How To Navigate Social Media with Your Student (A Parent Guide)" https://smartsocial.com/Newsletter Join Parent University to train your whole family: https://smartsocial.com/parent-university/ Download our free guide: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Join Smart Social Week to learn from 70+ experts: https://smartsocial.com/smart-social-week/ Subscribe to our podcast on: iTunes – Google Play – Stitcher Radio – Spotify – Web Player Hire Josh Ochs to speak at your organization. Next Steps for Podcast Listeners: --> Register for our new free social media safety webinar. Join Parent University to get videos to watch with your kids so they can better understand WHY they need to be smart online. Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe so we can help more parents. Thanks for all your support. Join our next webinar to learn the 30 worst apps your students should never use: https://smartsocial.com/social-media-webinar/ Join Parent University to get videos to watch with your kids so they can better understand WHY they need to be smart online. View the top 70+ good and bad teen apps in our Popular App Guide page for Parents and Educators.

In this episode, Jennifer Zumbiel with Togather Moments, is going to share with us her tips on getting our families more engaged with one another at the dinner table, how we can put the focus back on connecting with those we love on a deeper level, and some tips on how to make this a realistic goal in our very busy lives! She has an amazing dinner time game called Togather that will help us do just that! It's time to come back to the table, reconnect and have meaningful conversations with those we love most! See the FULL SHOW NOTES with extra resources and links to follow Jennifer! SHOW SPONSOR Download my free guide to celebrating Valentine’s Day! This digital download outlines my favorite tips and ideas, while giving you recipes, full tutorials, and links to purchase any supplies you may need to make Valentine’s Day special for your family this year! You’re going to love it!  Head on over to my free Facebook group, Memories in Moments Insiders! There you’ll find additional resources to support each episode, more information on guests and how you can connect with them, visual and video tutorials, and best of all, connection as we navigate parenting and making memories together! JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP!  Follow Along On Instagram!   

Jennifer is so passionate about creating meaningful moments with the ones we love and that's the heart behind the game/book, Togather Moments! In this episode, we talk about how to go deep with our friends and family in ways that are fun and memorable! Tell us how you are building meaningful moments in your day on IG or in our fb group - Fit Friends Tribe! Find more about Jennifer on IG @TogatherMoments and at TogatherMoments.com. Talk soon!

In Episode 33, I share a convo with Jennifer Zumbiel, founder and creator of Togather Moments and mom of 4 busy kiddos. Jennifer knew there was a better way to communicate with our kids in ways that would promote more than just a, "Fine." response. Today, she shares her secret sauce for engaging family conversations and offers three tips for making it happen regularly! If you're looking for some memorable family fun this holiday season, get your copy of Togather Moments today! Find Jennifer at: www.togathermoments.com and www.instagram.com/togathermoments

Starting meaningful conversations with your family just got a lot easier thanks to today's guest, Jennifer Zumbiel, creator of Togather Moments! Jennifer is a mom with a passion to turn dinnertime into a time of togetherness and in this episode, she inspires us to connect with our family members in both the big and small moments. Go buy Togather Moments at TogatherMoments.com and share with us how it helps your family! Thanks for listening!

Madison welcomes you to the Chase Tribe with Chasing Change! This week on The Fearless Chase she interviews founder of Togather, Jennifer Zumbiel. In this episode, Jennifer shares with us how to win the competition against the screens in our life. It's not about making sure you have amazing quality time with every person that matters, every single day. It's about making the moments you do have full of quality. Jennifer walks us through how to turn those simple moments into the meaningful ones that grow our relationships.   www.madisonanaya.com  Don't forget to subscribe to the show and post a screen shot on your social media to remind your friends to go check it out. Use the hashtag #chasetribe to keep up with all the things.    Fearlessly chase your dreams like your life depends on it, because it does.