Two White Moms Talk Awkwardly About Race: The Mom Hour, Episode 9
We aren’t sure we’re saying the right things here. But after the events in Charleston earlier this month, we’re sure about one thing: silence isn’t an option. In Episode 9, Meagan and Sarah discuss...
View ArticleWe Hate Fun! (Okay, Not ALL Fun): The Mom Hour, Episode 10
Confession: We don’t LOVE playing make-believe with our kids. Or pushing them on the swings. Or reading Dr. Seuss. But guess what? We’re kind of OK with that. In Episode 10, Meagan and Sarah confess...
View ArticleYour Kids Are Getting Older. Now What? The Mom Hour, Episode 11
What happens when your kids are all in school, or the overwhelmingly in-your-face years of early motherhood are behind you? Have you thought about what kind of creative hobbies you’ll return to, what...
View ArticleWhat Does ‘Free-Range Parenting’ Really Look Like? The Mom Hour, Episode 12
We want our kids to grow up independent, resourceful, and confident. We also care about their safety. So where’s the balance between letting them go and protecting them? And what happens when our...
View ArticleRaising Confident, Independent Kids – Safely: The Mom Hour, Episode 13
What does “stranger danger” really mean (and is that the best way to phrase it for our kids)? In Episode 13, Meagan and Sarah talk about giving our kids tools and information to make them safer and...
View ArticleSummer Malaise & Miscellany: The Mom Hour, Episode 14
Well, we’ve reached THAT point in the summer. The one where you have no idea what day it is and your kids eat Otter Pops and Nutella-straight-from-the-jar for breakfast (and if you think we’re...
View ArticleChores & Delegation: The Mom Hour, Episode 15
Giveaway Update! Congrats to listener Sara, randomly selected as our WINNER in the giveaway to kristinshop! Thanks to all for listening and entering and a big thanks to Kristin Norton for partnering...
View ArticleChoosing The Right School (Not As Scary As It Seems): The Mom Hour, Episode 16
Repeat after us, moms: It’s going to be okay. It’s going to be okay. It’s going to be okay. Choosing a school for your child can seem like a life-altering, permanent decision. In Episode 16, Meagan and...
View ArticleBack-to-School, The Easy Way: The Mom Hour, Episode 17
Do the supply lists and back-to-school clothes shopping expectations overwhelm you? You’re not alone. In this episode, Meagan and Sarah share real-life tips and tricks for minimizing back-to-school...
View ArticleLet’s Discuss “Sports Parenting”: The Mom Hour, Episode 18
Meagan has never identified as a “sports parent,” but this fall she has four kids in four different sports. Sarah is still learning to find the balance between protecting precious time at home and...
View ArticleThings We Shouldn’t Have Freaked Out About (As New Moms): The Mom Hour,...
Once upon a time, Meagan and Sarah were new moms. And we worried – a lot. Years later, we look back at some of the things we could have lightened up about just a tad. (Or a lot.) Episode 19 is for new...
View ArticleRoutines For A Happy Mom-Life: The Mom Hour, Episode 20
Routines are powerful. When they’re just right, we feel energized and balanced. When they’re a little off, we feel unsettled. And when they completely fall by the wayside, we sometimes need a complete...
View ArticleDebunking The Myth Of The “Good School Mom”: The Mom Hour, Episode 21
Showing support for your child’s school and educational experience matters. But does that mean we all have to chaperone field trips and join the PTA? Meagan and Sarah say, rather emphatically, nope. In...
View ArticleFall Love, Fall Envy, Fall Favorites: The Mom Hour, Episode 22
Where Meagan lives in Michigan, temperatures are dropping and leaves are turning. For Sarah in SoCal, people just wish those things were true. Join us as we laugh about everyone’s favorite season to...
View ArticleWait, They Want To Eat Every DAY? (Meal Planning & Grocery Shopping): The Mom...
Feeding a family can be fun or frustrating, simple or complicated, rewarding or fraught with guilt and resentment. The one thing it will always be? Necessary. If you have a family, they have to eat,...
View ArticleThings We Shouldn’t Have Freaked Out About (Toddler Years): The Mom Hour,...
By popular request, we’re following up Episode 19 (Things We Shouldn’t Have Freaked Out About (As New Moms)) with a show all about the things that stressed us out when we were parenting toddlers. From...
View ArticleHalloween Parenting At Every Age: The Mom Hour, Episode 25
It’s Halloween week! Whether it’s your first time dressing up a little pumpkin or your teenagers are beyond trick-or-treating, we hope you’ll join Meagan and Sarah as we share stories and tips to make...
View ArticleDealing With Criticism: The Mom Hour, Episode 26
This time of year brings lots of opportunities for public parenting, large family gatherings, and potentially stressful situations, so we’re focusing this episode on dealing with criticism. Whether...
View ArticleThe Adults They’ll Be Someday: The Mom Hour, Episode 27
Those sweet, pudgy things that keep you up at night? News flash: they’ll be adults before you know it. In honor of Meagan’s oldest turning 18 this week, we’re devoting Episode 27 to talking about the...
View ArticleGifts That Go The Distance (PLUS A Micro Kickboard Giveaway!): The Mom Hour,...
Which holiday gifts will make your kids’ faces light up when they open them AND still be among their favorites years down the line? We share our picks for gifts that go the distance – for every age and...
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