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Musical Kids, Musical Families (Hint: That's All Of Us!)
November 17, 2023

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 play

Listener Questions & Our Advice: Episode 439
November 14, 2023

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 b

Tricky Family Dynamics: Episode 438
November 07, 2023

Spending time with extended family can bring on parenting challenges that dont come up as often in our day-to-day routines. If youre anticipating some uncomfortable situations this holiday season, dont fret! Meagan and Sarah have your back with this ep

Navigating Youth Sports
November 03, 2023

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 whats the deal with travel teams? The Mom Hour contributors Jayme and Jennifer share their exper

Do This Now; Enjoy The Holidays Later: Episode 437
October 31, 2023

Its that timethe run-up to winter holidays is officially HERE! While were 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

#Influenced: Episode 436
October 24, 2023

From wool underwear to fussy ice cubes, make-up fails to planners that dont stick: weve been #Influenced and were hear to talk about it. (Technically, were talking about itagain we chatted on this topic in 2021 but these are all-new revelations!) J

A Conversation About Miscarriage
October 20, 2023

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

When Will This Get Easier?: Episode 435
October 17, 2023

People tell me oh, youre in it or dont worry, it gets better, but as a mom of a two-year-old and a six-month-old, Im like: Okay, butWHEN? When does that actually happen?Good question. When DOES parenting start to get a little easier? Today Mea

Chores & Household Responsibilities: Episode 434
October 10, 2023

Getting kids to do chores, pick up after themselves, and help around the house is not for the faint of heart. Meagan and Sarah aredecadesinto parenting and can still settle in for a vent-session about dirty socks left on the floor. But weve acquired a

House Rules For Halloween [Classic Replay]: Episode 433
October 03, 2023

Candy. Late bedtimes. Costumes. Halloween is a holiday that can easily throw kids schedules and moms sanity way off. Todays episode is full of practical halloween parenting tips, including house rules for costume buying, trick-or-treating, candy consum