Surviving Maycember and What You Should Add to Your Calendar This Year!

The Morning Thing is celebrating Moms all week long as we lead you into Mother’s Day Weekend!

Today we shared tips to survive Maycember from imom.com, read more HERE.

“How did this happen? When did May become the month when every weekend is booked and the obligations keep rolling in? I’m used to the mayhem of December, and I’ve got my coping mechanism (Another Hallmark movie? Yes, please!). But May? No one warns a mom that this is the actual month that will drive you to the point of insanity. And what cruel person decided to put Mother’s Day smack in the middle? Yes, Maycember is here, and it’s taking no prisoners.”

We also talked about things you can add to your calendar this year, find more HERE.

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What’s the busiest month for you? Maybe December’s a whirlwind of red and green. Or you have a month when 90% of your family members have a birthday. Or it’s May when schools are cramming in every possible event, and oh yeah, if you’ve got a sec, happy Mother’s Day! Our calendars can easily fill up with things we love, things we are obligated to, and things we dread.

But what about things that matter? Are enough of those on your calendar? We have to be intentional about scheduling family priorities, or time slips through our fingers. Hopefully, right now, your calendar still has some white space. Mine does, so I’m going to get it out and add these 5 things that, come the end of the year, I know I’ll be glad I did.”

We hope these tips and tricks help you and your family this year!

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The Morning Thing kicks off Mom’s Week!

This will be a special week on The Morning Thing. Today, we kicked off Mom’s Week – a week to honor and encourage Moms at all stages of life.

Today, we shared 5 ways to be a mentally strong Mom. Click HERE to see the full article from imom.com

1. Empower yourself.
To be a better mom and mentally strong in trying times, revise your default phrases. When you’re stressed or challenged, try these instead: I’ll rise above this. I won’t let this bother me. I’m human. I’m gonna do the best I can.

2. Be content with who you are.
Comparing ourselves to others in person or on Instagram steals our joy. Self-worth is built on contentment with who you are. If you want to be a better mom, start with identifying your own wonderful qualities instead of comparing yourself to others. Are you a good listener? Are you crafty and creative? Are you the best at making your kids laugh.

3. Let your mind wander.
Instead of scrolling your phone when you have downtime, try turning inward. Think about your experiences and look for solutions to your problems. Building mental strength takes effort. Sometimes that means facing the hard or challenging thoughts we’d rather choose to avoid. But the payoff comes with being a more thoughtful mom.

4. Be on the lookout for progress.
In this moment in your life, you may feel frustrated with your child. But instead of holding her to standards you’ve read about or seen in your friend’s child, shift your focus to small, measurable goals. You’ll not only be a better mom, but you’ll build mental strength because you’re feeling hopeful rather than defeated.

5. Lay your head down more.
Getting more sleep will help you be mentally strong on those days when your kid refuses to get dressed or your teenager blames you for not waking him up for school. When you’re sleep deprived, you’re much more likely to lose your cool. Stixrud and Johnson say, “[S]leep deprivation decreases your flexibility, weakens your ability to see things in context, and impairs your judgment.” Getting a good night’s sleep can help deliver the patience we need in a heated moment.

imom.com also has 7 quick prayers of encouragement for moms. Print this one off! 🙂

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WNZR presents the May 2024 MVNU Presidential Update

MVNU’s President, Dr. Carson Castleman stopped by the WNZR Studios to talk about the academic year and to celebrate the Class of 2024.

Dr. Castleman shared his thoughts about the 2023-2024 Academic Year.
He talked about the most significant moments during his time as President.
He also discussed the plans for increasing student enrollment in the 2024-2025 academic year.

Dr. Castleman shared his top priorities for MVNU as we head into Summer 2024. He will be traveling quite a bit over the next few months.

Dr. Castleman offered a special message for the Class of 2024 as the campus celebrates graduation this weekend. He also has messages for returning underclassmen, and faculty and staff.

Dr. Castleman told us how we can pray for MVNU and his family throughout the summer months.

Click HERE to hear the entire conversation.

Click HERE to stay up to date with news from MVNU.

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WNZR’s Senior Week 2024 – Josiah Sidle

Join us for a special week on The Morning Thing – it’s Seniors Week (#2)! We are honoring 18 graduates from the Communication Department this year. Join us each day as we honor these amazing students. We will share memories, talk about the future, and celebrate their time at WNZR and MVNU.

On Friday, we will talked with Josiah Sidle. Find the full conversation below:

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WNZR’s Senior Week 2024 – Mike Basko

Join us for a special week on The Morning Thing – it’s Seniors Week (#2)! We are honoring 18 graduates from the Communication Department this year. Join us each day as we honor these amazing students. We will share memories, talk about the future, and celebrate their time at WNZR and MVNU.

On Thursday, we will talked with Mike Basko. Find the full conversation below:

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WNZR’s Senior Week 2024 – Dylan Elliott

Join us for a special week on The Morning Thing – it’s Seniors Week (#2)! We are honoring 18 graduates from the Communication Department this year. Join us each day as we honor these amazing students. We will share memories, talk about the future, and celebrate their time at WNZR and MVNU.

On Wednesday, we will talked with Dylan Elliott. Find the full conversation below:

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WNZR’s Senior Week 2024 – Zoe Bricker

Join us for a special week on The Morning Thing – it’s Seniors Week (#2)! We are honoring 18 graduates from the Communication Department this year. Join us each day as we honor these amazing students. We will share memories, talk about the future, and celebrate their time at WNZR and MVNU.

On Wednesday, we will talked with Zoe Bricker. Find the full conversation below:

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WNZR’s Senior Week 2024 – Jonathon Langdon

Join us for a special week on The Morning Thing – it’s Seniors Week (#2)! We are honoring 18 graduates from the Communication Department this year. Join us each day as we honor these amazing students. We will share memories, talk about the future, and celebrate their time at WNZR and MVNU.

On Wednesday, we will talked with Jonathon Langdon. Find the full conversation below:

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James Wiggins Joins WNZR for the National Day of Prayer!

James Wiggins, Prayer Around the Square in Newark, joined WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle to chat about the National Day of Prayer.

James shares about this year’s theme (Lift up the Word, Light up the World), the gathering on the square in Newark, and why prayer is so important in our community right now.

James wrap up with telling us what he is praying for this year and shares a prayer with us as well.

Listen to the full conversation with James below or by clicking HERE!

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