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Gift Ideas For Babies, Toddlers & Little Kids: The Mom Hour Cyber Monday Special #1
November 27, 2017

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 minutes–come along for the ride!

Routines, Rituals, and Traditions (Part 2): The Mom Hour, Episode 129
November 21, 2017

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 Sarah as they offer tips for using routines to make yo...

Routines, Rituals, and Traditions (Part 1): Episode 128
November 14, 2017

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 change. Join us for a look at all this and more in Epi...

Regional Parenting Differences (Host-Swap With What Fresh Hell’s Margaret Ables): The Mom Hour, Episode 127
November 07, 2017

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 this special episode of The Mom Hour Sarah (of the ...

Family Photography & Capturing Moments with Amy Tripple: The Mom Hour Voices, Episode 19
November 03, 2017

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 Voices series Amy and Sarah talk about how to make ...

For The Love Of Cousins! The Mom Hour, Episode 126
October 31, 2017

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 these unique and meaningful extended family relationshi...

Holiday Prep (Now!) For An Easier December: The Mom Hour, Episode 125
October 24, 2017

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 December less hectic by doing a little planning right no...

Headlines, Heartache, and Helping: The Mom Hour, Episode 124
October 17, 2017

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 feelings that come up when we’re triggered in some w...

Listener Questions (Vol.10): The Mom Hour, Episode 123
October 10, 2017

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 tackling in the latest Listener Questions episode ...

Kids & Friendships With Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore: The Mom Hour Voices, Episode 18
October 06, 2017

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, psychologist, and expert on children’s friendships,