Laid-Back Mom vs. Type A Mom: The Mom Hour, Episode 121
Sarah’s the Type-A, detailed one; Meagan’s the free spirit who’s super laid-back. Right? Or is there more? In Episode 121 we share the ways in which we break type from our typical molds–go figure!...
View ArticleListener Questions & Answers: The Mom Hour, Episode 122
Closely spaced babies, tips on room-sharing, helping siblings get along, and dealing with super-shy toddlers. These are the topics we cover in this week’s episode–all of which are inspired by...
View ArticleKids & Friendships With Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore: The Mom Hour Voices,...
Helping kids navigate friendships and social dynamics is one of the most commonly-requested topics from our listeners. That’s why we’re so thrilled to welcome Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, an author,...
View ArticleListener Questions & Answers: The Mom Hour, Episode 123
When to start giving kids an allowance, paying for chores, getting mentally psyched up for baby #2, and dealing with kids’ annoying habits–these are the parenting challenges and motherhood topics we’re...
View ArticleHeadlines, Heartache, and Helping: The Mom Hour, Episode 124
It’s been a rough few weeks and we want to talk about it. Join Meagan and Sarah for an honest discussion about how we manage our media intake when the headlines are heartbreaking, how to identify the...
View ArticleHoliday Prep (Now!) For An Easier December: The Mom Hour, Episode 125
Too early to make meaningful progress on holiday to-do lists? Sarah says no, and Meagan is curious but skeptical. Whether you’re a plan-ahead type or not, we’ve got some practical tips for making...
View ArticleFor The Love Of Cousins! The Mom Hour, Episode 126
Meagan’s family is full of cousins and Sarah’s more sparsely “cousined”, but we both have a lot to say about the cousins we grew up with as well as the cousins our kids have. Join us as we discuss...
View ArticleFamily Photography & Capturing Moments with Amy Tripple: The Mom Hour Voices,...
Amy Tripple is a Chicago-based photographer who understands that it’s hard to get little ones dressed and out the door on a normal day–let alone for a family photo shoot. In Episode 19 of our Mom Hour...
View ArticleRegional Parenting Differences (Host-Swap With What Fresh Hell’s Margaret...
Are all East Coast parents uptight traditionalists grooming their kids for the Ivy League? Are all West Coast moms drinking kale smoothies while practicing yoga on a paddleboard? Of course not, but in...
View ArticleRoutines, Rituals, and Traditions (Part 1): The Mom Hour, Episode 128
Meagan’s divorce has shaken up the family schedule and plans for the holidays, and both she and Sarah are interested in exploring what happens to routines, rituals, and traditions in times of major...
View ArticleRoutines, Rituals, and Traditions (Part 2): The Mom Hour, Episode 129
Routines help us move through the day as busy moms, so what can we do to instill healthy ones, change up the ones we’ve outgrown, and add meaningful rituals into our family culture? Join Meagan and...
View ArticleGift Ideas For Babies, Toddlers & Little Kids: The Mom Hour Cyber Monday...
Shopping for babies, toddlers, or preschoolers? Sarah and Katie sit down in a Cyber Monday Gift Guide Special to brainstorm great gift ideas for ages 0-5. We share more than 40 ideas in about that many...
View ArticleGift Ideas For Big Kids & Tweens: The Mom Hour Cyber Monday Special #2
Kids ages 6-12 can be hard to shop for, having outgrown the obvious little-kid toys but still young enough to enjoy creative play and good old fashioned fun. Meagan and Sarah offer suggestions for gift...
View ArticleGift Ideas For Teens & Adults: The Mom Hour Cyber Monday Special #3
Need help with gift ideas for the teens and adults on your holiday shopping list? Meagan and Sarah are chatting about unique, surprising, and time-tested gifts for teens and adults in our third Cyber...
View ArticleSane & Satisfying Holiday Entertaining: The Mom Hour, Episode 130
“Entertaining” sounds intimidating, but how about “open your doors and let people in”? Meagan and Sarah want you to feel like opening your home to guests is an opportunity, not a potential...
View ArticleHoliday Meals, Messes, and Staying Sane Amid Kitchen Craziness: The Mom Hour,...
This podcast episode is sponsored by Clorox. All opinions, ideas, and stories are our own. Hosting a large family gathering and serving The Big Meal can be intimidating, especially if you didn’t grow...
View ArticleSlowing Down To Catch Up: The Mom Hour 132
Grab a cup of tea or a glass of wine and settle in for an entire episode of The Mom Hour that’s all about slowing down and catching up. We’ve been moving so fast this fall that we wanted to take time...
View ArticleNewborn Attachment with Alexandra Spitz: The Mom Hour Voices, Episode 20
Parent Educator Alexandra Spitz is passionate about helping new moms feel calm and confident in their parenting abilities, and attachment theory is one of the cornerstones of her 10-week newborn class...
View ArticleStruggles, Successes & Discoveries: The Mom Hour, Episode 133
If you’ve enjoyed Katie’s new mom segments over the past year, you’ll love this week’s episode. We listen to Katie highlight one struggle, one success, and one discovery from her life as a mom of two...
View ArticleYour {Holiday} Listener Questions, Answered: The Mom Hour, Episode 134
We’re answering a TON of your parenting questions in this week’s episode, and it’s all about navigating the holidays. From getting kids to thank grandma appropriately to keeping toddlers on a schedule,...
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