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The Mom Hour

Co-hosts Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers have eight kids between them, little to grown. Weekly conversations offer practical tips and real-life encouragement for moms who want to enjoy motherhood more, and cut back on comparison, worry, and stress. We?re not experts, we?re moms who?ve been there. We?re not perfect, we?re real. Welcome to The Mom Hour.

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Meagan & Sarah Get Sustainable (Slowly): Episode 446

It?s a buzzword, and it?s not going anywhere, but what does ?sustainability? even MEAN? Meagan and Sarah are here to discuss their personal interpretations, as well as the ways in which we?ve each moved toward more mindful consumption. We talk shopping, cleaner cleaning products, reducing consumables, simplifying how we eat, and more. We?re also very honest about the many ways we?re just not that sustainable ? yet (or ever!). Happy New Year!

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Shout-out to Sarah?s local zero-waste boutique, Sunkissed Pantry!Meagan uses Beeswax Cloth in lieu of plastic wrapSarah loves ThredUp and Lululemon Like New for online secondhand shoppingYou can find a Zero Waste Shop near you for household and personal items.We?d love to hear from you, on ways you plan to be sustainable in 2024

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2024-01-02
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Books & Reading Reflections for 2023: Episode 445

Grab a warm beverage and settle in for an end-of-year books chat! Meagan and Sarah look back over our reading in 2023 to share what we?ve read, what stuck with us, and how our reading habits have continued to evolve. Meagan also shares an update about Paper Mill Books, the independent bookstore in the Upper Penninsula of Michigan that she helped open earlier this year. Join us ? you may just find a new book or two to throw on your TBR pile for 2024!

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Meagan opened a bookstore in July 2023.Episodes from the archives about books and readingSarah uses Goodreads to keep track of the books she reads (we hear great things about and The StoryGraph, too!)Sarah mentioned:Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (highly recommend this interview with Kingsolver on The Ezra Klein Show after you finish the book!)Honor by Thrity Umrigar (Sarah previously loved The Space Between Us by the same author)We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman (whose writing on Substack is delightful and who IS, technically, our friend)The Emotional Lives Of Teenagers by Dr. Lisa Damour (catch Dr. Damour?s chat with Meagan in this episode, and check out her podcast here)Meagan?s List of Books:Once Upon A River by Bonnie Jo CampbellUnraveling What I Learned About Life While Shearing Sheep, Dyeing Wool, and Making the World?s Ugliest Sweater by Peggy OrensteinHey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy And The Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing by Emily PaulsonMajor Pettigrew?s Last Stand by Helen SimonsonBooks We Have On Deck for 2024:The Art Of Gathering by Priya ParkerTomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Sharma VikesTom Lake by Ann PatchetMeagan?s hosting a book club in her private community The Tea Circle. In 2024, they are reading The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl.

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2023-12-26
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Do Today's New Moms Have It Easier? Or Harder?: Episode 444

Is new parenthood better or worse today than it was 10 years ago? Meagan and Sarah dive deep into this question today, unpacking nuanced issues like tech solutions for age-old problems, the availability of information and solutions for every struggle, and the benefits and drawbacks of connecting online. The consensus? It?s complicted. Join us!

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We referenced your comments in this Facebook Post throughout the episodeSarah mentioned The Girl Next Door Podcast episode Online Behavior For Grown UpsYou might also like What?s New In Baby Gear & Baby Shower Registries: Voices 77 with Kia Hammond and Katherine DeVriesEpisodes from the archives about New Motherhood:Things We Shouldn?t Have Freaked Out About (As New Moms): Episode 19When Will This Get Easier?: Episode 435Things We Shouldn?t Have Freaked Out About (Breastfeeding Edition): Episode 114

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2023-12-19
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Pressure, Perfection, And Comparison During The Holidays [Classic Replay]

Tis? the season to?.feel the insane amount of pressure to be the ?perfect? holiday mom. In this classic from the archives, Meagan and Sarah offer ever-relevant gut checks on some of the biggest pressures moms feel during the holiday season, and offer concrete tips for releasing yourself from expectations of perfection to enjoy what?s left of this holiday season. Join us!

Our holiday episodes often make brief mention of magical night visitors. If you have curious ears about, you?ve been warned!

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Meagan referenced her embroidery hobby. Here are her tips for getting started.If making homemade teacher gifts really matter to you, check out How To Incorporate Handmade Gifts Into Your Holiday Giving and 6 Easy (We Promise!) Homemade Holiday Gifts You Can Make With Your Kids blogs are great for inspiration!The ?What if I don?t?? question comes from Sarah?s conversation with Whitney Hawthorne in Time Management & Productivity Tips For Working MomsMeagan talked about her interview with Ashley Brown in this Voices episode.We referenced Meagan?s 25 day holiday pep talk blog from 2020.Episodes from the archives that pair well with this one:December Intentions For Busy MomsMoms Deserve A Magical Holiday, Too#Influenced: Episode 436

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2023-12-15
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House Rules For Easier Bedtimes: Episode 443

There?s no time like bedtime to institute a few house rules that help diffuse power struggles, ease negotiation tensions, and shorten that long list of stalling techniques we?ve all come to know and fear. Today?s latest House Rules episode brings together our community?s best shortcuts and hacks for easier bedtimes, along with Meagan?s and Sarah?s personal experiences with evening shenanigans at every age and stage. Enjoy!

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Click to see the Facebook Thread with all of your wonderful bedtime advice!Meagan uses her Hatch Clock to dim the lights before bed, helping to cue her to get sleepy.Did you enjoy this House Rules episode? Here are a few more from the archives:House Rules For Tidying Up: Episode 413House Rules For Gifting & Giving: Episode 393House Rules For After School: Episode 380House Rules for Playdates: Episode 340For more on bedtimes check out Bedtime Routines at Every Stage: Episode 80

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2023-12-12
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Creating Holiday Memories [Classic Replay]

Feeling overwhelmed, or like the season is passing too quickly? Let today?s episode ? a classic from the archives ? help you pause, reflect, and reset. Meagan and Sarah offer our thoughts on how memories really ?get made,? why simply changing what we notice around us can shift our mood, and what busy moms can do to capture the fleeting season to look back upon later. Join us!

This conversation originally aired as three separate mini-episodes, so you?ll hear us reference ?yesterday? and ?tomorrow? a few times ? rest assured, that whole series has been edited into one full-length experience, all here for you today!

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Sarah?s essay about noticing holiday decorations with little kids: Comet, The Red-Nosed MinivanMeagan mentioned dating in this episode. For an update on her love life check out More Than Mom: WeddingsSarah?s calendar planning essay referenced in this episode.How To Take Better Photos of Your Kids: Episode 81 and Family Photography & Capturing Moments with Amy Tripple: Voices 19 pair nicely with this episodeMeagan mentioned her love of blogging. You can view her current writing on Substack6 Things You Can Do To Get Dreamy Holiday Photos On Your Smartphone

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2023-12-08
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Inconsequential Holiday Gripes: Episode 442

It feels good to complain once in a while ? especially during the holidays. Today Meagan and Sarah laugh our way through a ?vent sesh,? sharing mostly inconsequential gripes about what?s bugging us this year. While we often appreciate a positive reframe, we also know the cathartic power of airing a petty vent (or six). Plus, we share what?s new this holiday season for each of us. Join us!

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Here?s a post on Meagan?s instagram more about holiday decorating in her new home.If you are struggling to find a decent store-bought pumpkin pie like Sarah is this season, check out Meagan?s pie-from-scratch Substack article.Email Sarah if you have advice for managing mice habitants in your holiday stuff!Episodes you may enjoy from the archives:Honoring Cultural & Faith Traditions At The Holidays: Voices 82Home For The Holidays With Little Kids & Big Kids: Episode 341A Charcuterie Of Holiday EmotionsWe both welcome your petty holiday gripes at any time. Promise we will read them!

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2023-12-05
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Genealogy & Family History: Episode 441

Who came before us, and what can we learn from them? We think there?s a reason that ancestry research, genealogy, and discovering family stories holds a special interest for midlife women, and we?re here to talk about it. Meagan shares her journey back through time (and up to the UP!) to better understand her family?s roots. She shares what resources she used, her process for uncovering the unknowns, and what she?s discovered so far. Sarah has less direct experience but lots of curiosity. Join us!

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Meagan is utilizing 23andme and Ancestry for filling in some unknowns about her family.Megan mentioned the start of her ancestry journey over the summer in this episode.www.Newspapers.com is helpful to learn about homes, buildings, and other historical data.Sarah had her parents preserve meaningful stories and memories in a keepsake book for her children.Meagan wrote a few posts about her Genealogy Journey:

I Found My Biological Grandfather. Now What?

Family history, genealogy, and the complicated concept of ?cycle-breaking?

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2023-11-28
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Regrets, We've Had A Few: Episode 440

While we try not to kick ourselves when we?re down and generally avoid second-guessing our parenting choices, we are human. And sometimes that means we experience regret. Today Meagan and Sarah reflect on some big and small choices we?ve made (or not made) throughout our parenting journeys, and why we?d do things differently if given the chance. We also reflect on regret as an emotion, and why sharing regrets can bring about connection with others. Join us!

(You may not want to listen to this episode with little ears close by as we touch on some magic making topics.)

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The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Dan Pink (affiliate link.)Sarah listened to this Dan Pink episode of Armchair Expert and loved it.This article summarizes the book and some of the research we mentioned: What Is the Power of Regret? A Conversation with Daniel PinkOur Worst #MomFail Moments: Episode 157

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2023-11-21
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Musical Kids, Musical Families (Hint: That's All Of Us!)

Do you have to identify as a musical person to nurture a love of music in your family? We think not. Meagan and Sarah look back at parenting babies, small kids, big kids and teens, reflecting on the role music has played in everything from bedtime to playtime, nurturing kids? passions and finding shared interests as a family. We talk about what it means to ?be musical,? how we thought our kids? music learning would happen vs. how it actually played out, and what we?ve learned from our kids as their tastes and appreciation develop. Join us!

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Sarah loved Music Together classes when her kids were babies through preschoolersMusical Episodes From The ArchivesMore Than Mom: Musical TheaterMore Than Mom: Movie MusicalsStepping Into Your True Self with Musician Sarah Sample: Voices 24

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2023-11-17
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Listener Questions & Our Advice: Episode 439

Kassidi wants to become a more confident home cook and asks us where to begin. Natalie needs strategies for easing the long wind-down at bedtime for her co-sleeping toddler. Joy is considering traveling with young kids on her own but wonders what age is best to go for it, what activities to partake in and what to avoid when you?re on a mom-only trip with kids. In Episode 439, Meagan and Sarah take these questions from our community and offer tips and validation. Enjoy!

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Listener Question episodes from the archivesThe Laundry Awards: Episode 398 was mentioned by listener KassidyCookbooks/Kitchen Books/ Podcasts mentioned (Bookshop.org links are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you purchase AND your purchases help support independent booksellers):The America?s Test Kitchen Family Cookbook (10th Anniversary Edition)Meagan and Sarah share foundational cookbooks they remember from growing up and young adulthood, which have pros and cons for the modern beginner: Joy Of Cooking and Better Homes & Gardens New Cook BookHalf Baked HarvestMelissa D?Arabian cookbookDidn?t I just Feed You (Podcast)The Lazy Genius KitchenNew York Times CookingMeagan mentioned Mom Meltdowns, Oh No! Episode 01, about traveling solo with young kids.

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2023-11-14
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Tricky Family Dynamics: Episode 438

Spending time with extended family can bring on parenting challenges that don?t come up as often in our day-to-day routines. If you?re anticipating some uncomfortable situations this holiday season, don?t fret! Meagan and Sarah have your back with this episode?s round-up of some of your best listener questions and our advice, focused on traveling for the holidays (or not), surviving group events with different parenting styles, handling criticism (and unwanted advice) and much more. Enjoy!

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Listener question episodes from the archivesIf we shared your listener question today, we?d love to hear from you about how things turned out!Meagan mentioned this episode about handling judgement.

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2023-11-07
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Navigating Youth Sports

At what age are kids ready for team sports? How do kids respond when parents volunteer to coach? (And what about the other parents?) How much is too much and what?s the deal with travel teams? The Mom Hour contributors Jayme and Jennifer share their experience as one-time competitive athletes who now have sporty kids. Listen to find out what they love, what gives them pause, and what they look forward to in the realm of youth sports. Enjoy!

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Follow Jayme Sherrod from The Mom Hour team on InstagramFollow Jennifer Carrol from The Mom Hour team on InstagramJennifer wrote the blog post Yes, YOU Can Coach Youth Sports! which inspired this episode.Listen to the Stuff, Junk & Things, an episode from the archives featuring Jayme and Jennifer in July 2023.Here are more episodes about Sports from the archives:Sports Fandom & Family Culture: Episode 225How To Be A Happier Sports Parent: Episode 117Let?s Discuss ?Sports Parenting?: Episode 18Here is the Facebook Community post referenced in this episode about wanting to skip extracurriculars altogether.

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2023-11-03
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Do This Now; Enjoy The Holidays Later: Episode 437

It?s that time?the run-up to winter holidays is officially HERE! While we?re still early in the season, Meagan and Sarah offer practical, do-able ideas for taking action now to relieve stress and pressure later in the year. We also share tips from The Mom Hour listener community on everything from making holiday meals easier to getting ahead on gift ideas for kids. Join us!

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Our Facebook Community shared lots of great ideas for ?Do This Now, Enjoy The Holidays Later? in this facebook postThe Mom Hour Holiday Headquarters is live for 2023! Check back often for updates and additions.Episodes similar to this one:Do This Now; Enjoy Summer Later (Part One): Episode 411Do This Now; Enjoy Summer Later (Part Two): Episode 412Sarah listened to the audiobook Calm Christmas And A Happy New Year by Beth Kempton that includes a pdf for reflecting on the past year. There?s also a Calm Christmas Podcast if you want to take a listen. Beth?s motivational style is very gentle and cozy.The Lazy Genius has a Holiday Docket is a workbook with 7 practical steps to help you enjoy the holidays and celebrate the season well ? our community highly recommends!

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2023-10-31
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#Influenced: Episode 436

From wool underwear to fussy ice cubes, make-up fails to planners that don?t stick: we?ve been #Influenced and we?re hear to talk about it. (Technically, we?re talking about it again ? we chatted on this topic in 2021 but these are all-new revelations!) Join Meagan and Sarah to hear what we?ve been #influenced to buy, to do, to make, and to consume recently. Plus, we touch upon what the algorithm gets right about us, AND what it gets wrong (Instagram thinks Meagan is a witch and Sarah is 70+ years old!). Enjoy!

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More Than Mom: #Influenced is an episode from the archives (2021)Sarah was influenced early on by bloggers who are still creating content like Kristen HowertonRebecca Woolf, and The Mom Edit.Meagan was influenced early on by bloggers who partnered with the socially-concious fashion brand ABLESarah?s loving Me Undies, thanks to podcast advertisingWe both love Olive & June (a sponsor!), and seeing everyone?s manis on Instagram influenced Sarah to consistently paint her nailsBeth Kempton inspired Meagan to write a book and start writing on SubstackMeagan loves her Hatch Clock (affiliate link)Sarah would be lost without Todoist (affiliate link)ThreadUp is Sarah?s favorite place to shopMeagan uses Bobbi Brown Miracle BalmMeagan is trying out Wool& dresses

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2023-10-24
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A Conversation About Miscarriage

October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Today Emily, Joanne and Lisa come together in conversation about their personal experiences with miscarriage in an effort to help moms in our community feel less alone. If this topic is heavy for you, our hearts are with you. Thank you to our team members for sharing their stories, and to each of your for listening.

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Get to know Lisa, Joanne and Emily from our contributor team.Follow Lisa Payne on InstagramFollow Joanne Ruelos Diaz on InstagramFollow Emily Roark on InstagramClick Here to find a therapist in your area. There?s a search bar that makes it really easy to search by issue and location. Resources on Loss & Grief In Pregnancy and Postpartum by Postpartum Support International.Additional resources:Share Pregnancy And Infant Loss SupportSisters In LossReturn To ZeroEpisodes from the archives featuring more on this topic include:Loss, Hope & Healing: One Family?s Story Of Turning Grief Into AdvocacyBONUS: A Conversation About Pregnancy Loss With Leeann Dearing

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2023-10-20
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When Will This Get Easier?: Episode 435

People tell me ?oh, you?re in it? or ?don?t worry, it gets better,? but as a mom of a two-year-old and a six-month-old, I?m like: ?Okay, but?WHEN? When does that actually happen??

Good question. When DOES parenting start to get a little easier? Today Meagan and Sarah try our best to get specific with the above question, posed by Sarah Limberg from our contributor team. We chat about specific parenting milestones that felt like leveling-up when we were in the trenches, and offer hope and realism in equal measure to those of you in this season. Join us!

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The Mom Hour was featured in Real Simple?s subscriber magazine Celebrate. If you subscribe to Real Simple, look for us, and check out the online version here (last page!).The Last Parenting Book You?ll Ever Read is coming in 2025! Congratulations, Meagan!Meagan?s article about parenting teenagers was featured in The Washington Post.Sarah recommended following The Washington Post?s parenting section. Here?s a few episodes featuring The Washington Post parenting section experts:BONUS: Not Aunt Becky!? The College Scam & Parenting CultureParenting Outside The Lines: Voices 66 With Meghan LeahyHere?s a link to Meghan Leahy?s On Parenting Advice Column with The Washington Post.Sarah has a piece in her local paper about family photo shoots. Link coming soon!Relevant Episodes From The Archives About Having More Babies (Or Not):Are You ?Done? Having Babies?: Episode 07Should I Get Pregnant Again? Episode 187What?s One More? The Practical Realities of 3+ Kid Families: Episode 230A member of our team Sarah Limberg?who inspired this episode? is taking over our instagram stories this week. Follow Along!

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2023-10-17
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Chores & Household Responsibilities: Episode 434

Getting kids to do chores, pick up after themselves, and help around the house is not for the faint of heart. Meagan and Sarah are decades into parenting and can still settle in for a vent-session about dirty socks left on the floor. But we?ve acquired a little bit of wisdom along the way too, and today we?re here to smooth the path for moms who want to feel less frustrated when it comes to kids and chores. Join us!

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Sarah mentioned hearing Wendy Mogel talk about high-achieving kids and chores in this episode of Armchair ExpertSarah also mentioned learning an approach mentioned in the chores chapter KJ Dell?Antonia?s book, How to Be a Happier Parent (affiliate link)Episodes From The Archives That Pair Well With This One:A Summertime Chores, Life Skills & Freedoms Reset: Episode 315Chores, Life Skills, & Household Contributions: Episode 191Chores & Delegation: Episode 15

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2023-10-10
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House Rules For Halloween [Classic Replay]: Episode 433

Candy. Late bedtimes. Costumes. Halloween is a holiday that can easily throw kids? schedules and moms? sanity way off. Today?s episode is full of practical halloween parenting tips, including house rules for costume buying, trick-or-treating, candy consuming, and much more. Plus, Meagan and Sarah reminisce about 2021 Halloween v. today. Enjoy!

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Check out all our episodes and blog posts about HalloweenMeagan?s essay ?Yes, That Might Be My Teen At Your Door on Halloween?Most of the House Rules we collected for this episode were comments from 2021 on this post in our Facebook groupSarah?s family had fun in 2022 marbling pumpkins with nail polish.Did you enjoy this House Rules episode? Here are a few more from the archives:House Rules For Summer: Episode 422House Rules For Tidying Up: Episode 413House Rules For Gifting & Giving: Episode 393House Rules For After School: Episode 380House Rules for Playdates: Episode 340House Rules For Kid Hygiene: Episode 332House Rules For Easier Mornings: Episode 328House Rules For Kid Birthdays: Episode 323

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2023-10-03
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Kitchen Gadgets & Gear, Part 2: Episode 432

As busy moms and business owners we?re often on the go ? and, cliché as it is, almost always with a beverage in hand! In part two of our conversation about kitchen gadgets and gear, Meagan and Sarah go deep into all of the beverage products that keep our drinks hot, cold, room-temp, fizzy, cute, and spill-proof. We also get into kitchen-adjacent gear that helps us clean and organize the space where we feed our families. Enjoy!

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Kitchen Gadgets & Gear Part 1: Episode 431Episodes that pair well with this one:Kitchen Storage & Organization: Episode 312More Than Mom: Our Fantasy KitchensSmall Steps Toward Sustainability In The KitchenCheck out more kitchen gadgets loved by our contributors in this blog post.Beverage products we mentionedBurr Coffee Grinder from KitchenAidThe Ember Mug (affiliate link)SparkelWe both love Hydro Flask; Sarah recently upgraded to the 32-oz All Around Travel Tumbler for water drinking, and we both love their coffee tumblers for traveling with hot beveragesBerkey Water FiltersOrganization and cleaning products we mentionedOXO Herb KeeperBristle Brush For Cleaning BottlesBeeswax Wrap (affiliate link)One of us knew what a Salt Pig is ? and the other does now! (affiliate link)Sarah has this Dyson Omni-Glide Cordless Vacuum and loves it (affiliate link)Last Call for the Reinvent Retreat (registration closes October 2)

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2023-09-26
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Kitchen Gadgets & Gear, Part 1: Episode 431

Kids are back in school and we?re back in our kitchens with a bit more pep in our steps ? so let?s chat about gadets and gear! Join Meagan and Sarah today to hear about the Porch Microwave, the Mercedes-Benz of Coffee Grinders, how our partners? personalities lead us to unwanted kitchen appliances, and more. We share our current favorite kitchen tools for food prep and cooking ? with more to come next week, too. Join us!

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Episodes that pair well with this one:Kitchen Storage & Organization: Episode 312More Than Mom: Our Fantasy KitchensSmall Steps Toward Sustainability In The KitchenCheck out more kitchen gadgets loved by our contributors in this blog postSarah reluctantly now loves her Burr Coffee Grinder from KitchenAidProducts we mentionedMixing Bowls with Airtight LidsGood Grips 5 LB. Food ScaleKitchenAid Pasta RollerMeater Digital ThermometerRice CookerCaraway Saute PanCaraway Baking SheetCuisinart Immersion BlenderSmall Silicone Spatulas

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2023-09-19
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New Partners, Step-Parents & Big Transitions In Family Structure: Episode 430

Big transitions in family structure are never easy. When it comes to blending families, introducing a new romantic partner as a single parent, or stepping into step-parenting, there?s so much to think about. Today Meagan gets candid about her current blended family situation, following her wedding this summer and the integration of their families into a shared home. Sarah has lots of questions as Meagan shares what?s going well, a few tension points, what she would do differently, and how it?s going overall. Enjoy!

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Meagan?s hosting a retreat this October. It is the LAST CALL to use the code MOMHOUR and get 15% off your registration (through September 15).Meagan would love to hear your thoughts on blending your family.More Episodes On Meagan?s Blended Family Journey:More Than Mom: Finding Love After DivorceLoving The Holidays As A Divorced Mom, Single Mom, Or Blended Family: 2018 Holiday Special #3More Than Mom: Weddings

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2023-09-12
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The Beauty Of A Soft Start: Episode 429

Are you a ?Today?s The Day!? type, or do you prefer to ease gently into a new adventure, challenge, or season? Whether you get excited to dive into a slew of new initiatives with the turning over of that shiny, crisp edge of a calendar page (like Sarah!), or really prefer to transition on your own internal timeline (like Meagan!), this episode is for you. Join us as we explore the many upsides to a soft start (in motherhood, business, health, and more) in an effort to take the pressure off moms this fall. Enjoy!

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Sarah mentioned being an under-buyer usually, with a tendency to buy stuff as a new unknown approaches ? here?s Gretchen Rubin?s explanation of under- vs over-buying.Meagan & Sarah spoke of soft starts around chores. Here are a few episodes featuring chores, delegation and home management you may like:Chores & Delegation: Episode 15Chores, Life Skills, & Household Contributions: Episode 191Our Favorite Resources For An Inspired January: Episode 399Meagan?s hosting a retreat this October. Today is the LAST CALL to use the code MOMHOUR and get 15% off your registration.

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2023-09-05
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Rest-Of-Summer Recap & Fall Aspirations: Episode 428

Meagan and Sarah had fun-filled travel in August before saying goodbye to summer. The Powers family traveled to the East Coast for a week of multigenerational state-hopping served with a side of bug bites and butt bruises! And Meagan officially opened a bookstore in Manistique, MI, right after surviving a 20-mile hike with her siblings and their spouses. Now we?re back, shifting from summer-mom to school-year-mom, and sharing our ?laundry basket of hopes and aspirations for Fall 2023? with all of you. Join us!

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Summer So Far (& More To Come!): Episode 424 is a companion episode to this one.Meagan officially opened a bookstore!Sarah visited a Zero Waste Store in Santa Barbara that?s inspiring her use of old jars for candles.Meagan?s hosting a retreat this October. If you use the code MOMHOUR you can get 15% off now through August 30. Registrations for in-person close Sept 10, 2023.

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2023-08-29
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Beyond The Mom Bun (Talking About Our Hair!): Episode 427

Sarah stopped dyeing her hair and growing out her natural grays last fall ? almost a year ago ? and Meagan is contemplating a new style! Today Meagan asks Sarah ALL the gray grow-out questions to catch up on the progress, and talks about why she might be ready for a new look herself. We also share some hair wins and hair woes from this season of life, and how it?s different from early motherhood. Join us!

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Sarah has been enjoying Prose for her shampoo and conditioner.Meagan bought a Tyme curling iron and left it at her sister-in-law?s but she?s determined to try it again!Sarah bought this Hot Tools Pro Artist Nano Ceramic Tapered Curling Wand after her most recent haircutYou may like these episodes from the archives:More Than Mom: Hair Styling & Hair MaintenanceMore Than Mom: Jewelry!Cozy Winter Style Inspiration: Episode 397More Than Mom: Empties! (Products We Love So Much We Want More?)More Than Mom: Fall Style UpdateMeagan?s hosting a retreat this October. If you use the code MOMHOUR you can get 15% off now through August 30.

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2023-08-22
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MORE Back-To-School Listener Questions & Our Advice: Episode 426

Lizzie will have all three kids in full-time school for the first time and wonders how her identity as a stay-at-home mom will shift. Shelby, mom of three, is sending her oldest to kindergarten and struggles with the idea that the bell schedule and school calendar may dominate her family?s life. Helena?s 8-year-old has sensory issues and they battle over brushing hair and getting dressed; with the school year approaching, Helena looks for a happy medium between allowing her kid autonomy over how she looks and requiring a baseline of ?clean and groomed.? Finally, Hannah asks Meagan and Sarah how to motivate kids to get out the door on time each day. Join us for more back-to-school listener questions!

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Last week?s Back-To-School Listener Questions & Our Advice episodeMORE listener questions from the archivesGlad I Did / Wish I?d Done: Back To School: Episode 377Here are a few episodes/blogs on Morning Routines:Inside The Morning Hustle: Voices 64 With Lisa Payne & Ashley SchafluetzelHouse Rules For Easier Mornings: Episode 328Morning Routines & Morning Makeovers: Episode 222Making Mornings Easier: Episode 67Is Your Preschooler Ready For The First Day? At-Home Routines To Practice Before School StartsMeagan?s hosting a retreat this October. If you use the code MOMHOUR you can get 15% off now through August 30.

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2023-08-15
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Back-To-School Listener Questions & Our Advice: Episode 425

Stephanie worries she didn?t ?do enough? for her children this summer by way of plans, vacations, and educational activities. Sara asks if we have rituals for ourSELVES to mark the back-to-school season, and Caitlyn needs tips for encouraging a painfully shy kid to walk in the preschool door. Kaylee wonders how to transition from opting out of homework in the younger grades to helping an older elementary student learn to prioritize it. Finally, Melanie asks how to politely decline an invite to a party your child doesn?t want to attend (without lying). Join Meagan and Sarah as we provide reassurance and advice for this back to school season!

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Separation Without (Quite So Much) Anxiety: Episode 382Our team member Chaunie wrote 10 Things I?m Looking Forward To Doing The Day My Kids Go Back To School.For more on Sarah?s homework mentality, check out Homework: At What Cost? Episode 45.MORE listener questions from the archivesGlad I Did / Wish I?d Done: Back To School: Episode 377Meagan?s hosting a retreat in October for mid-life moms. You can attend virtually or in person. If you use the code MOMHOUR you can get 15% off now through August 30.

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2023-08-08
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Summer So Far (& More To Come!): Episode 424

We?re Baaaack! It?s been about a month since you?ve heard from present-day Meagan and Sarah and we have lots to share. Find out where we?ve traveled this summer (so far), how Sarah has done some outdoor adventuring in spite of herself, what the status of Meagan?s small town bookstore venture is, and what else we have planned before the new school year begins. Join us for a friendly catch-up episode!

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Meagan started off the summer getting hitched! If you missed it, we discuss it in More Than Mom: Weddings.Meagan visited Oswald?s Bear Ranch in the Upper Peninsula with Clara.Sarah and her family enjoyed visiting the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland Oregon this summer.Meagan is utilizing 23andme and Ancestry for filling in some unknowns about her family.Meagan?s book store is opening in Upper Michigan late summer/early fall! Have a listen to learn more about it.

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2023-08-01
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It Gets Easier, Mostly [Katherine & Lisa Respond To Ep100]

News flash: even if it looks like other parents have all their you-know-what together when you feel like you don?t, that?s almost never the case. We?re all flying blind most of the time ? and better off when we acknowledge it! In today?s episode, a response to Tuesday?s classic replay, regular contributors Katherine and Lisa discuss how no two children are the same and how they?ve accepting that it?s OKAY to parent each child differently has made life easier. Enjoy!

If you haven?t already listened to Tuesday?s episode, we recommend starting there before hitting play on this one!

All month long we?re bringing back some beloved episodes from the early years of The Mom Hour ? with fresh bonus conversations dropping every Friday on the same topic! Here?s a playlist of some of our very favorite classic oldies ? and here?s a full list of every episode in chronological order.

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Follow Katherine DeVries on InstagramFollow Lisa Payne on InstagramEnjoyed listening to Katherine and Lisa? Here are episodes from the archives featuring them:Seasonally-Inspired Homemaking & Parenting: Voices 79 With Katherine DeVriesWhat?s New In Baby Gear & Baby Shower Registries: Voices 77 with Kia Hammond and Katherine DeVriesBooks We?re Loving Lately: Voices 72 With Joanna Martin & Katherine DeVriesConstantly Connected (The Joys & Challenges Of Parenting In The Smartphone Era): Voices 83

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2023-07-28
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It's All Gonna Be OK (And Other Truths Moms Need To Hear) [Classic Replay]

Sometimes, you just need to hear that it?s all going to be OK. That you?re not alone. That what you?re doing matters. In this classic replay of Episode 100 from 2017, Meagan and Sarah offer some of our most oft-repeated pieces of advice and encouragement ? because no matter where you are in your parenting journey, it never hurts to be reminded that you?re doing a good job. Join us!

All month long we?re bringing back some beloved episodes from the early years of The Mom Hour ? with fresh bonus conversations dropping every Friday on the same topic! Here?s a playlist of some of our very favorite classic oldies ? and here?s a full list of every episode in chronological order.

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Meagan wrote the blog post: You Probably Won?t Remember This Later?And That?s OK.Meagan and Sarah reintroduced these ?mom truths? in episode 369.

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2023-07-25
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Real-Life Routines For Better Sleep [Emily & Kia Respond To Ep87]

Taking walks, eating healthy and staying hydrated are just a few small things that can help save your sanity while coping with sleep deprivation. And while it sounds simple, it?s easier said than done. In today?s episode, regular contributors Kia and Emily discuss how they survive the long nights, early mornings and short stretches of sleep that are so common during the early stages of motherhood. Enjoy!

If you haven?t already listened to Tuesday?s episode, we recommend starting there before hitting play on this one!

All month long we?re bringing back some beloved episodes from the early years of The Mom Hour ? with fresh bonus conversations dropping every Friday on the same topic! Here?s a playlist of some of our very favorite classic oldies ? and here?s a full list of every episode in chronological order.

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Follow Kia Hammond on InstagramFollow Emily Roark on InstagramA few episodes from the archives featuring Kia and/or Emily:What?s New In Baby Gear & Baby Shower Registries: Voices 77 with Kia Hammond and Katherine DeVriesReal Stories About Postpartum Mental Health: Voices 74 With Emily Roark And Kia HammondPreparing Kids (Of All Ages) For A New Baby: Voices 67 With Kia HammondTeen Parents, Parenting Teens (Young Motherhood, Raising Teen Girls & More!): Episode 414Emily used a Hynobabies sleep track for her toddler to help her fall asleep (didn?t work for her toddler, but maybe it will for you!).

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2023-07-21
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Coping With Sleep Deprivation [Classic Replay]

Not sleeping? You?re not alone. In today?s replay of 2017?s classic episode on sleep deprivation, Meagan and Sarah offer helpful tips for making it through the day when your nights are long and, uh, eventful. Whether you have a new baby, a kid with bad dreams, or a struggle with insomnia yourself, we?re here to help. (If we could bring coffee, we?d do that too.) Enjoy!

All month long we?re bringing back some beloved episodes from the early years of The Mom Hour ? with fresh bonus conversations dropping every Friday on the same topic! Here?s a playlist of some of our very favorite classic oldies ? and here?s a full list of every episode in chronological order.

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Coping Tips for Sleep-Deprived Moms (Sarah wrote this article that we follow along with in this episode.)If you enjoyed this episode, and on the struggle bus about sleep, you might like:More Than Mom: Sleep!Will I Ever Sleep Again?: Episode 301What our friend Kelsey from The Girl Next Door podcast learned from her sleep coach (rising*shining)Sarah recommended checking out Dr. Catherine Pearlman?s website, The Family Coach to help moms and dads with typical parenting issues like sleep.

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2023-07-18
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Making Quality Time Actually Happen [Joanna & Joanne Respond To Ep86]

When they?re tiny, babies and toddlers need us so much that ?spending time? together is mostly about fulfilling their needs. But as kids get older and more independent, how do we prioritize time together in a way that naturally suits each kid?s (and each mom?s) personality and needs? In today?s episode, regular contributors Joanna and Joanne discuss how they approach one-on-one time with their kids (spoiler alert?it can be super simple) and how sometimes, WE can be our biggest road blocks to making it happen. Enjoy!

If you haven?t already listened to Tuesday?s episode, we recommend starting there before hitting play on this one!

All month long we?re bringing back some beloved episodes from the early years of The Mom Hour ? with fresh bonus conversations dropping every Friday on the same topic! Here?s a playlist of some of our very favorite classic oldies ? and here?s a full list of every episode in chronological order.

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Follow Joanna Martin on InstagramFollow Joanne Ruelos Diaz on InstagramJoanna mentioned Kathryn Whitaker, a blogger with six kids, who blogs about spending time with each child (here?s where Kathryn talks about 10 year old trips)Joanne mentioned doing anti-coloring books with her son.Interested in learning what Harry Potter House you?re in? Joanne and Joanna took the quiz to find out they are Huffelpuffs!

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2023-07-14
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How (And Why) To Spend One-On-One Time With Your Kids [Classic Replay]

If the idea of ?special time? feels impossible, impractical, and a little bit guilt-laden, you?re not alone. Spending one-on-one time with your kids is both valuable AND wildly difficult, and as moms of many kids, Meagan and Sarah are here to unpack why. In this classic replay of Episode 86 from 2017, we share why a good-enough approach to quality one-on-one time has helped our own relationships with our kids, and how (like, literally, HOW) we manage to make it work. Join us!

All month long we?re bringing back some beloved episodes from the early years of The Mom Hour ? with fresh bonus conversations dropping every Friday on the same topic! Here?s a playlist of some of our very favorite classic oldies ? and here?s a full list of every episode in chronological order.

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2023-07-11
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Kids & Clutter [Jayme & Jennifer Respond To Ep35]

The school art is coming in from every direction. The hand-me-down clothing complicates wardrobe systems. And the overwhelming gift-giving throws toy organization out of whack. In today?s episode, regular contributors Jayme and Jennifer speak to their tips and tricks for managing all of the clutter in the house that comes with having young children. Plus, an update on Marie Kondo?s status of a tidy home with children?and how we feel about it!

If you haven?t already listened to Tuesday?s episode, we recommend starting there before hitting play on this one!

All month long we?re bringing back some beloved episodes from the early years of The Mom Hour ? with fresh bonus conversations dropping every Friday on the same topic! Here?s a playlist of some of our very favorite classic oldies ? and here?s a full list of every episode in chronological order.

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Follow Jayme Sherrod from The Mom Hour team on InstagramFollow Jennifer Carrol from The Mom Hour team on InstagramListen to the Stuff, Junk & Things episode that inspired this oneJayme mentioned loving these magnet clips to keep kid artwork organizedJennifer recommends the book How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing.(This is an affiliate link)You may enjoy Stacy Bronec?s blog post Strategies For Sorting & Storing Kids? School Papers & Artwork

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2023-07-07
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Stuff, Junk & Things [Classic Replay]

Goody bag treasures, generous grandparent gifts in every shade of plastic, and inexplicably precious (to someone) ?junk? ? it?s the stuff of motherhood! In this replay of Episode 35, Meagan and Sarah share our strategies for minimizing the intake of ?all the stuff,? ideas for reasonable purging, and how to organize the things you decide to keep. Enjoy!

All month long we?re bringing back some beloved episodes from the early years of The Mom Hour ? with fresh bonus conversations dropping every Friday on the same topic! Here?s a playlist of some of our very favorite classic oldies ? and here?s a full list of every episode in chronological order.

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Here?s a link to the original episodeSarah?s Neato robot vaccuum is still going strong ? 7 years later! (Here?s an affiliate link to an updated version)You can still read the Facebook thread Meagan talked about from 2016 about Marie Kondo?s methodWe discussed the book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing (affiliate link)

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2023-07-04
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Oh Hi, July!

July on The Mom Hour will look a bit different ? and we?re excited to tell you about it. Meagan and Sarah pop in to share what?s ahead this month. Join us!

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We talked more about our decision to take a break from new episodes in Episode 423Sarah made this playlist of #ClassicTMH episodes from 2016-2017Follow Meagan on InstagramRead Meagan on SubstackVisit Meagan?s website to learn more about REINVENT (a community for midlife moms, with a retreat coming up in October 2023!)Follow Sarah on Instagram

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2023-07-01
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Dr. Ken Ginsburg On Why Teens Need Their Parents More Than Ever

When it comes to teenagers, how much do WE (as parents) matter? According to guest, parents matter A LOT (just maybe not in the way we might think). In this special bonus interview, Meagan talks with Dr. Ken Ginsburg, a professor of pediatrics in the Division of Adolescent Medicine, on the importance of parents in teens? lives. He shares how it is important to let your child make mistakes, how to be vulnerable and open about mistakes we make as parents, and to give them the space they need to learn who they are becoming. Enjoy!

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Dr. Ken Ginsburg, MD, MS Ed, FAAP, is a professor of pediatrics in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at The Children?s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. www.parentandteen.com offers parent resources for preparing children and teens to thrive through both good and challenging times.Congrats?You?re Having a Teen!: Strengthen Your Family and Raise a Good Person is Dr. Ginsburg?s latest book.Email Dr. Ginsburg at [email protected].

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2023-06-30
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On "Taking A Break" As A Mom (And Human!): Episode 423

Taking a break? sounds simple, but for many moms (and people) it just isn?t. Who steps in to relieve mom when she needs a break from being everybody?s go-to? Is all the prep and planning needed to take a break even WORTH it? And does returning from a break automatically mean coming back to piles of stuff that didn?t get done while we were away? Join us as we discuss how declaring breaks of all different kinds can be useful AND why taking breaks feels hard, too. Plus, we share some data from our 2023 Listener Survey showing how many of you NEED a break!

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Meagan referenced the episode Business Behind-The-Scenes & State Of The Podcast Chat: Episode 396There?s a FEW more days yet to take our listener survey.Wiser Than Me podcast with Julia Louis-Dreyfus is a favorite of Meagan and Sarah!The Savvy Working Mom podcast shares how to build time into your daily routine for breaks (and Whitnee was a guest on our show in Voices 54).Sarah uses the podcast app, Pocket CastsHere?s a list of all The Mom Hour episodes

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2023-06-27
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More Than Mom: Home Design Quirks

As Meagan settles into her newlywed home in a house her husband designed and built for himself, questions abound. And on the West Coast, Sarah is still perplexed by some of her home?s original design (or 90s remodel) quirks. Join us as we discuss home quirks of the past and present?everything from beautiful built-ins made for square, deep tv?s from the 90?s (and collections of DVDs) to bathroom windows that leave very little to neighbors? imagination. Enjoy!

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Sarah mentioned the book The New Design Rules By Emily Henderson (This is an affiliate link).Here?s an article explaining The Kitchen Triangle that Meagan mentioned.Last call to Take our Survey!

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2023-06-25
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House Rules For Summer: Episode 422

From when and where popsicles may be eaten to what chores must be done before screen time, summer gives many of us a near-blank slate on which to write some new house rules. Join Meagan and Sarah as we highlight our community?s summer house rules for screens and snacking, water fun and bedtimes, neighborhood play and quiet time. Not much of a ?rules mom?? That works, too ? and we discuss why! Join us!

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Here?s a link to the Facebook thread where you all provided your House Rules for Summer.Shout out to Kendra at The Lazy Genius, whose podcast episode #212 A Guide To Summer House Rules would make a great pairing with this oneA Just-Structured-Enough Summer Schedule For Kids is a post Sarah wrote almost 10 years ago and is one of our most popular posts!Here are a few episodes about summer, routines and fun rituals!(Realistic) Summer Schedule Intentions: Episode 263Simple Summer Rituals & Traditions: Episode 367More from our House Rules Series:House Rules For Tidying Up: Episode 413House Rules For Gifting & Giving: Episode 393House Rules For After School: Episode 380House Rules for Playdates: Episode 340House Rules For Halloween: Episode 335House Rules For Kid Hygiene: Episode 332House Rules For Easier Mornings: Episode 328House Rules For Kid Birthdays: Episode 323House Rules For Travel And Vacation: Episode 319House Rules For Sibling Harmony: Episode 314Last call for our 2023 Listener Survey!

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2023-06-20
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Dr. Lisa Damour On Supporting Teens Through Big Emotions

It?s no secret that teenagers have BIG feelings. And it can be tricky navigating this stage of parenting without taking on their emotions as our own OR downplaying them so that we feel more comfortable. In this special bonus episode Meagan talks with Dr. Lisa Damour, clinical psychologist and New York Times best-selling author, about how we can support our kids? development during the teen years (and how to manage our own big feelings about their emotions!). Enjoy!

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Dr. Lisa Damour is the author of three New York Times best sellers: UntangledUnder Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers. Listen to Dr. Damour on her podcast Ask Lisa, The Psychology of Parenting

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2023-06-16
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Weddings...With Children! : Episode 421

While darling flower girls and wee ring bearers are undeniably cute, parenting kids who are part of a wedding ceremony can be stressful. Even when kids are merely AT a wedding (versus IN it), all kinds of tricky situations crop up. Join Meagan and Sarah as we share stories from our own experiences as moms?with kids?at weddings. From breastfeeding in bridesmaid dresses to preschoolers throwing down during family photos, we?ve racked up a few harrowing tales to tell ? and we also have thoughts on NOT bringing kids to weddings, either because they?re not invited or because you?ve decided to leave them home. Lots to discuss today!

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Meagan wrote ?On (Not)Taking My New Husband?s Name?If you?re not familiar with the ?Isaac at a wedding? (aka ?the surfboard kid?) story that became an Internet meme, listen to this episode and watch this video!More Than Mom: Weddings (Sunday?s companion episode to this one)Meagan?s Wedding Photos Are Here!

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2023-06-13
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More Than Mom: Weddings

Meagan got married! On a raft! Today we talk all about it (and more)! Meagan shares the details of her Memorial Day wedding in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, including how Sarah came to the rescue (from thousands of miles away) with one of the most important details. Plus, we reminisce about planning our weddings, and share what we love the most (and least) when attending others? nuptials. Enjoy!

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Meagan got married at Palms Book State Park in the UP. On a cool raft!Sarah recorded a wedding message for Meagan on this episode of The Reinvention Podcast.In case you missed it, Meagan shared relationship and engagement stories in More Than Mom: Special Man Friend Gets Promoted!Meagan and Eric?s wedding photos!

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2023-06-11
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A Mom Around Town (The Errands Episode!): Episode 420

Come run errands with Meagan and Sarah! Errands are an essential part of mom-life?but the running of them looks very different depending on where you live and your season of life. Today we chat about our preferences and personality quirks when it comes to errands, which ones we like and which ones we avoid, and how we make running around town more enjoyable. Join us as we romanticize (mostly) and vent (a little) about errands!

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Sarah mentioned the episode Mom Than Mom: Romanticizing The Hard Stuff.Meagan would love to hear if someone listening owns an Ace Hardware Store!Sarah mentioned a shout out our recent episode, Field Trips, Little To Teen: Episode 416.

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2023-06-06
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Constantly Connected (The Joys & Challenges Of Parenting In The Smartphone Era): Voices 83

Being a mom in 2023 means having a device connecting you to the world, wherever you go. It isn?t all bad or all good ? but it does impact our parenting lives at every turn. Join Kia and Jayme, moms of kids ages toddler to teen, as they chat about the good, the bad, and the ugly of being constantly connected ? plus offer some tech-positive suggestions for managing smartphone use when things start to feel out of balance. Enjoy!

The Mom Hour Voices is a special series on The Mom Hour, showcasing diverse voices from across the motherhood community. Click here to browse all past Voices episodes, which include conversations with and between members of our contributor team, plus expert interviews and conversations with moms from our community. Meagan and Sarah will be back on Tuesday!

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Get to know Kia HammondGet to know Jayme Sherrod Interested in putting your screens down more? Read this article for tips!Episodes from the archives featuring Jayme or KiaGetting Outdoors With Kids: Voices 75 With Jayme Sherrod & Jennifer CarrollOMG We?re Sick AGAIN?!: Episode 389What?s New In Baby Gear & Baby Shower Registries: Voices 77 with Kia Hammond and Katherine DeVriesReal Stories About Postpartum Mental Health: Voices 74 With Emily Roark And Kia HammondPreparing Kids (Of All Ages) For A New Baby: Voices 67 With Kia HammondTeen Parents, Parenting Teens (Young Motherhood, Raising Teen Girls & More!): Episode 414

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2023-06-02
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Pomp, Circumstance, And Motherhood: Episode 419

Processionals, promotions, caps, gowns, and more! Today Meagan and Sarah dig into graduations of all kinds from our perspective as moms in the audience experiencing all the feels. We have some strong opinions about how promotion ceremonies can be incorporated thoughtfully (or not) into kids? younger years, and very different experiences when it comes to high school graduations. Find out what brings tears to our eyes almost instantly, what makes us roll our eyes, and how our own kids are ?leveling up? as this school year comes to a close. Enjoy!

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We learned a few things about ?Pomp and Circumstance? from this 2003 piece by Miles Hoffman on NPR?s Morning EditionWhat is typical in your area for graduation parties v. announcements? Email us!We?re bringing back The Mom Hour Voices this Friday, featuring two of our contributors. Don?t miss it!Please take our survey. Thanks!

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2023-05-30
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Mourning The End Of The Baby-Having Years: Episode 418

?Done having babies? and ?Sad about the end of the little years? are two completely different mom-emotions, as Meagan and Sarah get into today, with the help of a thoughtful listener question. We look at how it?s possible to be at peace with your family size and still experience grief at the identity shift that happens as your last babe gets big (and your bigs get huge). We reflect on what pangs us most about small kids growing bigger, how to accept the unfamiliar role of being (slightly) less needed, and what it means to embrace the season you find yourself in ? whatever it is. Join us!

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Relevant Episodes From The Archives:Are You ?Done? Having Babies?: Episode 07Should I Get Pregnant Again? Episode 187What?s One More? The Practical Realities of 3+ Kid Families: Episode 230Growing Families, Grown Kids, And The ?Someday Family Dinner Table?: Episode 372The Muscle Memory Of Motherhood: Episode 363MORE Listener Question EpisodesIn case you missed it?Meagan?s Getting Married!

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2023-05-23
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Listener Questions & Our Advice: Episode 417

A parent of three is exhausted by dinnertime sillies and wants help steering conversation at the family table. A stay-at-home mom asks what to do when her child says, ?don?t tell dad I got in trouble at school!?. And a parent of a tween who wants acrylic nails asks a bigger question about letting kids alter their appearance in general. Meagan and Sarah tackle tricky parenting challenges with our best attempts at nuance, compassion, and humor in today?s episode. Join us!

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Listener Question Episodes From The ArchivesPretty please take our listener survey!

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2023-05-16
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More Than Mom: This Or That?

Happy Mother?s Day! Meagan thought it would be fun to surprise Sarah with an episode full of lightning-round-style ?this or that? questions and ?would you rather? head-scratchers. Join us for lots of laughs, silly questions and tons of fun! If you?ve been listening for a while you know that we?re chronically lightning-round-challenged. Find out if we answer all the questions before the buzzer goes off!

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Our list of This or That and Would You RathersPretty please take our survey! We almost have 1,000 responses and REALLY hoping for 1,500!Mother?s Day Episodes From The Archives:Why Mother?s Day Is Hard (And How To Make It What You Want This Year): Episode 311In Your Own Words (Our Mother?s Day Challenge Special): Episode 101More Than Mom: Marketing To Moms (We Have Thoughts)

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2023-05-14
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