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This Is Solo Parenthood: Four Moms Get Real About Parenting On Their Own
February 19, 2021

From divorce to deployment, from single parenthood by choice to splitting shifts and making it work, every solo parenting experience comes with its own challenges. In today’s episode--Part One in our #ThisIsSoloParenthood series--you’ll hear from four ...

Celebrating Episode 300!
February 16, 2021

Today's episode is a party and YOU're invited! Yes you, whether you're a brand-new listener or have been with us from the very beginning. Ever the planner, Sarah surprises Meagan with a some fun facts and a pop quiz; ever the fun one,

Feeding Our Families in 2021 (More Snacks, Less Guilt & Keeping It All In Perspective): Episode 299
February 09, 2021

Early in the pandemic, takeout from local restaurants, pantry cleanouts, and epic baking marathons made a lot of sense for the crazy new world we were living in. An entire year in, however, and the lingering habits and longterm effects of feeding our f...

More Than Mom: Our Childhood Crushes
February 07, 2021

It's February, and everybody loves a deep dive into childhood crushes, right? For this week's More Than Mom episode, Meagan has many questions for us both about our failed early attempts at love and relationships. From preschool through high school,

The State Of Kids And Food In 2021: Voices 57
February 05, 2021

The pandemic has shaken everything up, and our kids' diets and family's eating habits are no exception. In this month's Voices interview, Meagan talks to Julie Revelant, food and health writer, mom of two, and host of the new podcast Food Issues.

School Decisions Feel Like a LOT (Here’s What To Keep In Mind): Episode 298
February 02, 2021

Register for kindergarten, or wait another year? Scrap the distance learning and opt into a homeschool program, or stick it out and hope campus opens in the fall? Stick with what your friends and neighbors are doing,

Loss, Hope & Healing: One Family’s Story Of Turning Grief Into Advocacy
January 29, 2021

Getting pregnant was relatively easy for Dani Kilgore and her husband William, who looked forward to growing a family after getting married in 2009. But for Dani, a former teacher and soccer coach who now serves as a pastor in a church,

Advocating For Your Kids During A Crisis: Episode 297
January 26, 2021

Whether it's a medical emergency, a surprise diagnosis, upheaval at school, or a mental health situation, most moms will at some point be called to fight hard for their kid's health, safety, and best interests. And when that moment comes,

More Than Mom: Home & Personal Organization Help
January 24, 2021

Containing our kids' chaos is one thing; keeping track of our OWN stuff is another altogether. To round out our recent series of episodes about where to put all the STUFF of family life, Meagan and Sarah chat about how we store and organize all the thi...

Speaking Our Kids’ Love Languages (And Knowing Our Own): Episode 296
January 19, 2021

We love all of our kids – but does each of them FEEL our love in the same way? In Episode 296 Meagan and Sarah take on the famous five love languages as a framework for talking about how we most naturally show love to our kids–and also how they receive...