GIRL CHAT: The Birds and the bees, boundaries, and birth control | Mennonite Mom Chat
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00:00 Girl chat time!
2:17 What I do when I'm not filming
4:28 Birth control
8:50 Talking to toddlers about the birds and the bees
10:40Mennonite vs. Christian
13:20 What actually makes you different?
16:10 How do we eat? Teaching toddlers about nutrition
20:59 Wedding talk
24:05 Marriage advice for moms of Littles
25:00 Alone time the early years of kids?
26:44 Dating boundaries
27:30 Hardest part of motherhood
28:18 Making $ on UA-cam
30:20 Non chipping nails
31:00 Best part of being a mom- how to enjoy your kids
32:23 Menstrual cup or no?
32:57 Best Sandals for summer
33:21 How to not have mom guilt when asking your kids to do chores?
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“If everybody has their own truth, then there is no truth” THANK YOU for saying that! We have talked to our teenager about this. The whole “my truth” statement seems like it’s no big deal...but it is major!
It's a huge deal. It's everything. Reality, itself, is at stake. Look at what is happening in American culture right now. It's being destroyed because everyone claims to have their own truth.
Hi, just read your comment, maybe I missed something in the video.. What about freedom on religion and it is every ones choice on this. Do you respect people on their choice not to believe in the bible?
Hi! Yes, I totally respect people’s choice not to believe in the Bible. I believe that we were given free will, therefore it is up to us to choose what we believe, and everybody believes in something, even if that something is just themselves. I choose to believe in God and ultimately the Bible. His word to me.
Yes!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Wedding advice: You are just as married if you spend $5,000 instead of $50,000. That money would be better spent on a new home or other practical needs when you're just starting out. Pick one or two things that are super important to you & make them your splurge for quality. You want to have happy memories from that day, not debts to pay off. Loved this chat, even though I'm at a completely different phase of life now. So much wisdom to share! 🥰
As a young woman I was a "live your truth", do who & whatever you want type of person with zero good role models and zero direction. It left me so DEEPLY empty, broken, sick, used, jaded etc. I am now 40 and working toward healing all of it & I would give anything to have this talk with my younger self. ❤ I love that you are brave enough to speak on this in this dark world that Satan truly has a hold on. We need more young women like you
Same girl ❤ wish I had some good role model or someone mentoring me I’m 34 and feel the same and wish I could go back and do it all different God bless you!
You cant go back but you can reach out and give your testimony and help those who are coming after you...God bess
Omg yes darling yes
I only wear dresses and skirts because I’m Modest but now I am also doing it because God ask us to be set apart. And you are right it makes you be more feminine, and self aware and you do stand out. I love your videos because of your transparency and your family.
I never paid much attention to that sort of thing, especially growing up. (I've always been a t-shirt jeans / shorts kind of girl.) But with the insane gender nonsense being pushed in society, I think it's more important than ever to demonstrate feminine women and masculine men!
I've had this thought too! It is definitely a way to show what you believe without necessarily voicing it to everyone you meet!
I am a seventy yr old woman. And I enjoy your lively spirit.
Thank you for this Q&A.
It is possible to think differently and still find things in common.
Mom of six children and eight grandchildren .
“The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places. Indeed I have a beautiful inheritance.” Psalm 16:6 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 His boundaries aren’t to keep us FROM good “land” but to keep us IN good “land”. I love that you said scripture isn’t a list of rules to you. His law is life giving.
On the food topic, I found that when the kids don’t want to try a new food, saying “oh! Maybe those taste bud haven’t woken up yet!” really resonated with my youngest (wish I had thought of it sooner!). She has the best time imagining her tastebuds “waking up” when she tries something new. She also encourages her older brothers by using this language. 😊
You're doing a good thing in sharing things about life from a Christian perspective. Girls need positive role models in life. So few people really understand the Bible and what a traditional Christian lifestyle is all about. We all know why because the popular trends of the World are "pro" sin instead of "pro" Christian and modesty. Showing value for yourself and others is something that everybody can see as a good thing. Mennonites are some of the best at living a joyful Christian lifestyle and that is something I've always respected. Some people might not like the Mennonites way or the Christian ways in general but if people took 2 seconds and read the Bible or watch a vid it would be a transformation moment in people's lives. Keep putting out positive content and sharing your faith. You and your fellow Christian content creators have great people of faith watching over you because all of us share a common goal...the prosperity and future of our Faith and Values. Everytime I see Mennonites in my local area I admire the head coverings because it is so Biblical and modest in nature. Speak out all you want. God loves your bravery and joyful spirit. You show it every video.👩📣📖⛪
Joyful is so important. Thank you for that!
I‘m a 💯 % atheist and to me it‘s hard to see why people believe in any of the religious books. But I like you and your videos. You seem like a very nice Woman and you do you and let others be them 💙
How she is, is because of the Bible and God :) x
@@g6bitch well, I think it‘s because she is that kind of person. There are a lot of bad apples in the christian World. We choose to be good.
As a senior lady, I graduated from high school in 1970 so I’m 71 years old. I am always shocked that boys and girls have health together. When I was in high school the boys had a health class and the girls had a health class and we were not in the same class. And that was a public school not a private school. My health teacher was a woman, and there was no questions off-limits, and the discussions were very frank. I would not have been comfortable if boys were in the class.
I think they could be done separately but I think teens should be educated on both genders. The number of people in marriages not knowing how their spouse’s body work is astounding. Like… I had a friend who at 17 thought you had to take a tampon out to use the bathroom. Her mom wasn’t around and her dad didn’t know the vagina and urethra were two different spots. 😳
Learning about both genders is extremely important. I do think there are many positives to both separated and inclusive puberty/body/sex education, and there should be a combination of the two, not just one or the other. Both are valuable and necessary in their own ways.
My mother was very proactive about educating me on everything, so I didn’t really need to be educated by the school, however the public school I went to fortunately did incorporate that type of education with a combination of separated health education for girls and boys, along with joint. That way each gender has an opportunity to ask questions that may be too embarrassing to ask in the presence of the opposite sex, but it was also normalizing learning about and discussing the human body collectively regardless of gender, which is also really important.
The human body isn’t something anyone should be ashamed of, nor should it be something that one gender should be embarrassed about the opposite gender learning or discussing in front of them. Only teaching children separately by gender just reinforces the stigma and embarrassment, especially for those who already feel that way or are taught that embarrassment, shame or secrecy at home. And a lot of that shame is usually carried by girls (boys deal with it too though).
Girls should be able to talk about their period in front of boys without it being weird or embarrassing, but only having those discussions separately reinforces the opposite. And it also reinforces to boys that the female body isn’t something they need to understand. The reverse can be true as well. It’s honestly really sad how many full grown adults know so little about how the body of the opposite sex works, and a lot of that stems from only having gender separated teaching.
So yes, for the sake of the kids who are too embarrassed to openly ask questions, separation is necessary, but it shouldn’t be the only means of education. There are positives and negatives for both ways, which is why a combination of the two is best.
As a traditional Catholic, I love your encouragement in natural family planning. I also completely stopped wearing pants in the last couple years and just wear dresses and skirts. I also wear a veil at Mass. People definitely notice and tend to treat me differently. I switched just because pants don’t fit me comfortably, but I do feels more modest now.
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I have twin 17 year old special needs daughters (cerebral palsy due to premature birth). They've had chores since they could walk. They have the minds of preschoolers....they're teachable!
I’ve been a silent viewer for a long time…. I LOVE your videos. I’m a Christian mama, not Mennonite, but value my femininity and am enjoying the process of discovering the beauty in homemaking and motherhood. As a first time mom, you have been so helpful in more ways than you know. Thank you for sharing your heart with us! ❤️
Idle hands are the devil's workshop👍
I used the basal thermometer, etc. for family planning, and I said the exact same thing as you, "a woman's body is so amazing, and they should have taught us all of this in school"
I used natural cycles! My husband and I weren't super concerned with avoiding pregnancy, and literally the first time we united during my fertile window we got pregnant! We're very blessed to be welcoming our little boy into the world!
Congratulations!
I never cease to be amazed and impressed by you. You are so feminine and relevant as well as stylish while still honoring your beliefs..
Okay, this video 🫶🏻🔥 thank you for being willing to talk about all the things!
What a great video, Megan, thanks for sharing so humbly to all of us.
I haven’t watched this yet! Your my afternoon treat on Thursday!!!
Love this video Megan! I always enjoy a good girl chat 😂
Honestly, I am saving this Video up for tomorrow, but wanted to thank you for being such an amazing inspiration, I wanna say our lifes couldn't be more different besides the fact of being a mom😂 but your way of sharing your life and views of everything has had such an Impact in my life, like ...wow😂
I get so many good ideas, mindsets and espeacially motivation to be a better Mommy out of your videos, just thank you so much! IT really feels like having a friend on the other side of the world😂❤
I love the mennonites. I enjoy watching you. I am fifty six and I have learned so much from the Mennonite UA-camrs.
Just watched the intro. Can't wait to watch- looks so inspiring and motivating! Just need my coffee in hand and I'll be ready to watch the full video! 😃
I thoroughly enjoyed this chat and listened as I folded laundry, cleaned the bathroom and took a shower. Made those tasks go by quickly. ☺️
I'm only a few minutes in but I really appreciate your chats and point of view. It feels like sitting with a friend.
Megan!! I loved the girl talk! Its so great to hear about these topics from a mennonite perspective 😊❤
Thank you for your insights 🌸 please do them more :) there is so much value in sharing your experiences and advice with other ladies. Have a lovely weekend ahead Megan.
I love your point of view on things! That’s probably why I always look forward to ur videos. I wish I had some of this advice when I was a young person and mother. Thank you for sharing
I love these chatty vlogs!! 🤍
I don't have enough kind or wonderful words for this video. This kind of advice and content is so needed, and I agree with everything you said. Thank you so much for sharing. I am forwarding to many friends and family.
I’m glad that you like making these videos because they are my favorite videos that you have! Thank you for all of your hard work, honesty, and Godly inspiration.
You’re a INCREDIBLE MOM! God has blessed you for your faithfulness!
I always find your chat/Q&A videos so interesting and enjoyable. We are very different from each other in a lot of ways, but I have been a subscriber for years and look forward to watching your videos every single week!
Loved this girl chat! Put my AirPods in and listened while I put away the clothes. Some very good topics that I haven’t really thought much about. Loved to hear your point of view 😊 you’re doing such a good job! You go girl!
Love the fact that you don’t mind tackling sensitive subjects & you answer them honestly and with confidence. U are showing Young Ladies that you should be happy & confident in who God made you. Well Done Megan❤ Love your channel. Much Love from NC❤
As you were talking I was thinking to 57 years ago! I was adjusting to so much change after marriage that I just kept doing the next thing! I did pray about everything which helped me so much.
These are my favourite videos!! Also really loved the music in this one too even if they’re just opening & closing songs!
Love the bows and the conversation ❤
Love your dress! It looks so good on you! And thanks for the encouragement at the end for those trying for kids. We’re in the thick of it and it feels so lonely sometimes, partly because we chose to keep our journey and details private. We’ve grown closer as a couple and learned to lean on God a whole lot more.
Always super interesting hearing your perspective spoken in a very welcoming and kind way, thank you for the continued positivity! I'm not religious at all but I always find it worth while to hear how others choose to live their lives. ❤
Megan, one thing I just have to tell you that I love that you do with the kids is letting them help you with meal prep. They are so cute at the counter with their little plastic knives cutting up fruit or veggies!!! Like 3 and 5 years old or so and they are so interested in helping you! I think it's wonderful!!! I think "Ahhh, I wish I would have done that with mine". I think you are doing a great job!! Your teaching talents are not being wasted. I see them all the time. God bless you all and have a great weekend!!!
So true about raising our children to be a help to everyone around them. I just had a talk with my school age girls about how they need to learn to clean and cook meals this summer. We have a homestead so there is no lack of things to do!
You go girl! Thank you for your boldness to share your faith. You are such a encouraging friend on UA-cam!
The book Hunt, Gather, Parent is amazing. Sounds right up your alley!
I enjoyed this very much!! Your kids having a strong work ethic will be strides ahead of peers and they will be who gets hired:-) it builds a lot of character and pushes them and matures them. I love the way your kids play and hearing their ideas and the way they think. I was shocked the one day when fletcher said something that was very grown up I feel like he went from saying nothing and being the younger brother with vonnie so far ahead in how she did things to being very grown up!
My 7, 6, & 4 year olds do a lot of laundry and dishes around the house but this summer we'll add gardening to the list. We also have several Nigerian Dwarf goats that provide a perfect amount of animal chores. Honestly I think they're the best pets! We have a billy goat and just had 4 babies so our children are learning about birth and the birds and the bees very organically just by watching! It's been awesome and I've really enjoyed answering they're questions as they draw parallels between animals and humans.
Megan 💖 I just received your floral cup and it is just beautiful!!! I can’t wait to watch this video now! Love your channel girl!💖
Awww, hope it is a small joy in your life!
Long time watcher, but rarely comment. I just want to say how thankful I am for the care and consideration that you put into your videos. I noticed in a grocery video once that you had notes of the shots you wanted to grab and it REALLY impressed me. You're not just putting out content to get views, but you're actually crafting it together to bring your life and message to the world. I really appreciate it. I watch a few moms and you're definitely the most prepared and easy to watch all the way through.
Also I really appreciated how you were honest that you do put Mennonite for the algorithm and there's nothing wrong with that. It's part of you and your channel. I'm a middle aged Christian homeschool mom and I still enjoy your videos when it's toddlers and things that don't necessarily apply to my life. But you're fun and such a fresh breath of air. And the algorithm brought me to you because of the Mennonite tag. 😁😘
Also i was watching a video from Angela Braniff and she mentioned really enjoying your videos and editing too. That felt like you made it, girl. Lol. Good job, Mama. Keep up the good work!! ❤️🙏🏻🙌🏻
I'm so glad you list yourself as being Mennonite. I grew up and live in an area with a pretty big population of Amish and grew up being told it was pretty much the same religion but you're just able to have power. I'm glad to have learned a lot more about your religion. The more you know!!
PS. Love your videos!
Megan, I’ve been with you forever and I have to tell you this was definitely one of your best “get to know me” videos! You were so relaxed, fun, thoughtful and expressed yourself and your views so well. I never realized how close by your mom is, that’s so nice!
I love videos like this! So fun! I appreciate your honesty and pray you keep going strong! You're a great example!😃
Oh and ill watch all of your ads all the way through now!😂
Love how you said God gave you this platform. And that you want to be a mom first. Absolutely agree. Don't change that!
I absolutely loved this chatty vlog, Megan♡ You are such a blessing, encouragement and inspiration...thank you! Your channel is one of my favourites! So much love!
I loved this Meghan! Loved your openness and these girl chats!
I just love your perspective on pretty much everything even though I’m not even Christian. I absolutely agree on kids working too! My kids (8&11) don’t have set chores but they help around the house and I think that’s essential. My mom spared me too much in her good intentions but the few things she did make me do are now the easiest for me to do on regular basis and of course I want my children to just feel like they know life and not worry about doing laundry or whatever.
You got some amens from this Christian Grandma! We’re at different stages in life, but I love your videos. You’re such a positive influence, the world needs more of that. Keep sharing your faith. I pray for you and your sweet family. God bless y’all. 😀❤️
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I enjoyed this video so much, thank you for making it! Also, I LOVE your dress!
Loved this video. Children learn the mist in the first five years of life. Teach them Everything you can about life.
What an inspiration ❤ you're amazing and this world needs exposure to your channel! I was baptized last year so your religious chats are so educational for me as I'm still learning about Jesus and the Bible
I enjoyed this video! I was on birth control for 1 year after having 3 babies in 2.5 years and it was one of the worse years of my life. I don’t feel like my body is the same and it’s been a few years. Also took several months for baby number 4. I totally get what you mean about worrying about your children I find myself worrying too much! Your inspiring!
So sorry about this!
I really enjoyed this video today, you hit the nail on the head with a lot of the questions you answered and it really hit home for me. Thanks.
I have an 18 and a 20 year old and your advise is spot on. Your doing a great job!
I’m a Catholic and love your channel. I love how you gave those things up for lent! It really is a way to grow closer to Christ. A lot of Protetestant friends of mine will eat fish on Fridays during lent annd it’s kind of funny because if someone asks if they are Catholic, they are so very quick to say no, but they’ve come to love eating fish instead of red meat on Fridays during Lent too, And the artificial birth control - we as Catholics believe it’s actually a mortal sin. The app you mentioned sounds very similar to something we use when we need to space pregnancies, which is NFP or natural family planning. I love it and I love not using chemicals or anything containing that could cause a miscarriage. Life is so precious and being open to Gods will and your spouse is absolutely amazing and is a wonderful sacrament. The grace God gives us to be mothers and wives is absolutely amazing. Being open to life brings you so much closer to your spouse in marriage as well! Thanks for sharing your content! 💛
We're orthodox Presbyterians and also share similar feelings about birth control. I can't in good conscience take it after knowing it's an abortifacient.
@@jilliana4701absolutely! Our doctor told us there are so many miscarriages that occur while women are on the pill and they don't even realize it. It's so sad!
I agree with you on so many things..🙌🏿 some points I even wanted to cheer 😂
It's funny, I watched one video with you and your husband, I enjoyed it and laughed at stuff and at the end thought to myself: honestly, if I just saw you two on the streets I would NEVER think we have that much in common, but we do!! A lesson learned, don't judge people from appearance, get to know them, you'd be surprised!
Fan here 🙌🏿, enjoy your day!❤
Wow! Your dress is so beautiful with your eye color! 😊
This was full of good stuff! And I love your dress!
Fellow Christian here, SDA, LOVED this honest girl chat 😊❤
Honestly I didn’t grow up in a Christian school or community but I didn’t realize how fertility worked either until I got married and started looking into it. I feel like the general consensus is don’t get pregnant and that’s all but when we were TTC it was so helpful to actually understand how fertility works.
I’ll be watching all your adds now! Not more skipping 😊
Love your content Megan! Thanks for another great video.
100% agree about letting kids help with things. Gets them used to keeping things done when they are older.
Always watch your videos you are always honest in all your videos!
I love that dress, Megan!
I think these are your best videos and when you do one with Josh...I know they are personal but they are also encouraging. But also I love your other videos too. Great job Meghan!
I’ve been thinking of trying natural cycles! I’ve been struggling. It’s been almost 3 years of dealing with secondary infertility and it’s been rough. I’m hanging on by a thread. 😞
Your videos are such a joy for me and a safe and appropriate video I can always watch and feel better.
In the last few years, my husband and I are trying to get closer to god and lean into our faith while we are trying for another baby. My husband is having a better time, I’m still struggling.
Oh this is so tough! That feeling of wanting to give your child a sibling and grow your family. I'd definitely change it up if its been 3 years. I'm sure you've tried a lot already though, so best wishes and I pray your family comes to you soon!
I grew up catholic, but I’m not particularly religious anymore. I still find myself gravitating to your videos. You’re so engaging and seem like such a wonderful person. Thank you for sharing 🫶🏻
The way the truth and the life..amen ❤love you, Megan
I love this video Megan! Definitely love any sit down videos of yours! I enjoy hearing all about your perspective and your advice 😊
I’ve used natural cycles for years now and love it :)
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I don’t watch your videos super often but amen so sooo much of this!!!
So enjoyed this! Love your videos!!❤
Our kids feed the dogs, empty the dishwasher, always bring their plates over after meals, we're starting to work on vacuuming and keeping their rooms clean.
This was great! Love videos like this.❤
I would LOVE to see a video of your perspective on covering your hair/head. I have kind of been feeling convicted about my hair in terms of length, wearing it up or down, covering, etc. So I vote yes!
Hi Megan! I'm curious to know what your thoughts/beliefs are regarding divorce. Love the Q & A videos!
13:11 I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your honesty about using the word Mennonite in your videos. ❤
That dress looks so great on you! It matches your skin tone and eyes so beautifully. Love your channel and your light for Christ! 💓
6 year old chores :)
Empty dishwasher, except for fragile items
Attempt to sweep under the table
Set the table for dinner
Clear the table
Pick up toys
Put books back on the shelf (& keep library books separated)
Re-stock toilet paper
And my 6yo loves to organize shoe racks when that needs to be done!
We recently got a dog, and that’s been great “work” for the kids, too!
Sitting down to nurse my 7 week old daughter ❤ so excited to watch this new video!
Yes, Do a video on head coverings ! Also, great video 🙌🏾
Loved this girl chat 👏❤️
😂 I was mid eating chocolate chip cookie dough when I heard the clip at the beginning haha. made me lol from the timing of it.
haha! Love when that happens! Enjoy that cookie!!
Thank you for sharing such wholesome, lovely content
Hi Megan! I love your channel!! I am also a Christian that strives to follow that Bible in my daily life as well! I was so excited when you said you use natural cycles! 😂 I started using it soon after I got married at the beginning of this year and we love it!! 😍
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Hardest part about motherhood -> worry!!!! Yes exactly. This is my biggest problem too. I have a very active brain that loves to worry and having kids has given me something to constantly worry about.
Loved this!
This last week is the first time I've ever heard the narrative that having your kids do chores is borderline abuse, which is absolutely insane to me. I have a 13 and 10 year old and we have a daily chore chart. My 10 yo has a physical disability but she still has chores bc our goal for her is as much independence as possible. Why in the world would you want to raise kids that don't know the basics of daily living!?! We homeschool partly so our kids can learn basic home ec skills that school doesn't have time to teach. I'm 37 and I don't know basic maintenance so as I learn my kids are also learning right along side us. This was a great chat, Megan. I have been LOVING your channel, thanks for sharing!
You seem like a wonderful person. I’m glad you can freely speak about your beliefs. We are so blessed here in America…to speak and to listen.