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House Rules For Sibling Harmony: Episode 314
May 25, 2021

Having a house rule gives parents a shorthand for handling the same small annoyance the same way, every time. Will it stop your kids from fighting over the coveted "fishy cup" or arguing over whose turn it is to set the table? It will not.

Month-By-Month Memories Of Baby’s First Year: Episode 313
May 18, 2021

So many firsts, so many outgrown outfits, so many unforgettable mom-moments, and so much MESS. Join Meagan and Sarah as we walk month-by-month through a baby's first year of life, sharing our personal memories as well as general thoughts on what makes ...

More Than Mom: #Influenced
May 16, 2021

From swimsuits to fitness programs, nail polish to meal delivery, we admit: we're influenceable. But there's a lot to unpack about the concept of influencer marketing and influencer culture in general. In today's More Than Mom episode Meagan and Sarah ...

BONUS: Re-Learning How To Learn (And Teach!) At The College Level
May 14, 2021

We’ve talked a lot about how little kids (and their parents) experienced schooling disruptions over the past year. But college students, their families, and their instructors also went through a major shift in how higher education is delivered and expe...

Kitchen Storage & Organization: Episode 312
May 11, 2021

Having a functional kitchen relies on a number of factors, many of which are outside our control (funny floor plans, small spaces, or that weird area between where the open dishwasher blocks off access to that one cabinet? yeah, things like that).

Freaking Out Less About Kindergarten, COVID Learning Loss & Elementary School Academics: Voices 60 With Kelly Hiltz
May 07, 2021

As this incredibly strange and stressful school year winds to a close, parents are looking ahead to next fall and wondering: Should I send my 5-year-old to kindergarten, or wait a year? Will my first grader remember how to make friends since she's been...

Why Mother’s Day Is Hard (And How To Make It What You Want This Year): Episode 311
May 04, 2021

If you have mixed feelings about Mother's Day, you're not alone. For some, it's a reminder of loss or grief, unmet expectations or missing people we love. For others, the social media buildup and commercialized clichés create expectations that can lead...

More Than Mom: Car Talk (Then, Now, Someday)
May 02, 2021

Are we "car people"? Turns out, yes and no. After 25+ years of driving, Meagan and Sarah have many stories and a few opinions on what we want in our four-wheeled rides. From first cars to true lemons, minivans to post-divorce pre-mid-life-crisis splurg...

Meagan Schools Sarah on Parenting Teens: Episode 310
April 27, 2021

Big news: Sarah is joining the Parents Of Teenagers club! In honor of Sarah's oldest turning 13, Meagan taps into wisdom gained from over a decade of parenting teens and gives Sarah the real story. We unpack some stereotypes about teens (they're moody!...

BONUS: Meagan & Sarah Chat About Reinvention
April 23, 2021

Whether it’s a career pivot, a creative passion, a relationship change, or just one of life’s unexpected twists, most women find themselves in a season of reinvention at least once. Today Meagan and Sarah are here with a surprise bonus episode,