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Coping With Sleep Deprivation [Classic Replay]
July 18, 2023

Not sleeping? Youre not alone. In todays replay of 2017s classic episode on sleep deprivation, Meagan and Sarah offer helpful tips for making it through the day when your nights are long and, uh,eventful. Whetheryou have a new baby, a kid with bad dr

Making Quality Time Actually Happen [Joanna & Joanne Respond To Ep86]
July 14, 2023

When theyre tiny, babies and toddlers need us so much that spending time together is mostly about fulfilling their needs. But as kids get older and more independent, how do we prioritize time together in a way that naturally suits each kids (and each

How (And Why) To Spend One-On-One Time With Your Kids [Classic Replay]
July 11, 2023

If the idea of special time feels impossible, impractical, and a little bit guilt-laden, youre not alone. Spending one-on-one time with your kids is both valuable AND wildly difficult, and as moms of many kids, Meagan and Sarah are here to unpack why.

Kids & Clutter [Jayme & Jennifer Respond To Ep35]
July 07, 2023

The school art is coming in from every direction. The hand-me-down clothing complicates wardrobe systems. And the overwhelming gift-giving throws toy organization out of whack. In todays episode, regular contributors Jayme and Jennifer speak to their tip

Stuff, Junk & Things [Classic Replay]
July 04, 2023

Goody bag treasures, generous grandparent gifts in every shade of plastic, and inexplicably precious (to someone) junk its the stuff of motherhood! In this replay of Episode 35, Meagan and Sarah share our strategies for minimizing the intake of all

Oh Hi, July!
July 01, 2023

July on The Mom Hour will look a bit different and were excited to tell you about it. Meagan and Sarah pop in to share whats ahead this month. Join us!

Dr. Ken Ginsburg On Why Teens Need Their Parents More Than Ever
June 30, 2023

When it comes to teenagers, how much do WE (as parents) matter? According to guest, parents matter A LOT (just maybe not in the way we might think). In this special bonus interview, Meagan talks with Dr. Ken Ginsburg, a professor of pediatrics in the Divi

On "Taking A Break" As A Mom (And Human!): Episode 423
June 27, 2023

Taking a break sounds simple, but for many moms (and people) it just isnt. Who steps in to relieve mom when she needs a break from being everybodys go-to? Is all the prep and planning needed to take a break even WORTH it? And does returning from a brea

More Than Mom: Home Design Quirks
June 25, 2023

As Meagan settles into her newlywed home in a house her husband designed and built for himself, questions abound. And on the West Coast, Sarah is still perplexed by some of her homes original design (or 90s remodel) quirks. Join us as we discuss home qui

House Rules For Summer: Episode 422
June 20, 2023

From when and where popsicles may be eaten to what chores must be done before screen time, summer gives many of us a near-blank slate on which to write some new house rules. Join Meagan and Sarah as we highlight our community’s summer house rules for scre