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How involved should moms be in their kids' friendships? In this episode, Chloe tells a story about when her mom showed restraint and didn't meddle. Do you help your child make friends or try to step in and mend friendships?

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When should a mom stop interfering in her kids' friendships? Email [email protected] with the subject line "Friends."

This episode’s show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.

Mentions:
Teaching Your Daughter How to Deal With Mean Girls
My Kid’s So Nice. So Why Does She Sit Alone at Lunch?
How to Handle Your Child’s “Frenemy”
Does Your Kid Have Red Light Friends? (Coming Soon)
Printable - Let's Talk: Friendship 
Discuss It: Making Friends Printable

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Some kids whine and complain more than others. If you have one, you might be ready to pull your hair out. Abby's story today about a mom who had enough will show you you're not alone and give you some good ideas for how to deal with a child who likes to let you know when he’s not happy. 

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Do you have any strategies to curb whining and complaining? Email [email protected] with the subject line "Whining and Complaining."

Mentions:
How to Make Your Child’s Complaining Stop in Its Tracks
Whining: Why Your Kids Whine
5 Bad Kid Behaviors to be Grateful For
7 Day No Complaining Challenge

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What are your rules on scary in your home? Today's story is from Abby who has a child who's begging to watch a scary show. Are your kids allowed to watch scary movies and shows? What about Halloween costumes? How scary is too scary?

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How do you decide what's appropriate for your kids to watch? Email [email protected] with the subject line "Too Scary."

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It's not uncommon for an adult to take time off of work and call it a mental health day, but should kids get to take them? In today's episode, Megan, Susan, Chloe, and Abby talk about the pros and cons of states offering excused absences to students for mental health days.

Tell us!
Should kids take a day off in the name of mental health or is there a better approach? Email [email protected] with the subject line "Mental Health."

Mentions:
8 Warning Signs Your Child is Headed for Trouble
Should Kids Get to Take a Mental Health Day?
NCSL Article: States Act to Allow Student Mental Health Days

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It might be easy for you to think of your parenting weakness, but what about your strengths? In this episode, Chloe tells a story about her own parents and how, despite their very different personalities, they were always able to connect with her and her siblings. 

Tell us!
What strength do you bring to parenting that helps you grow your relationships with your kids?  Email [email protected] with the subject line "The Mom I Am."

Mentions:
8 Easy Ways to Be a Fun Mom
How to Connect with the Kid Who is Different than You
4 Ways to Play Pretend When You’re Not Feeling It
The Number One Change We Should Make as Parents
Mom Time Coupons
The Mom I Am Personality Test

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Why are moms so hard on themselves? We never feel like we're doing enough at home, work, or in relationships. We hope Megan's story and today's chat will give you a new perspective on success versus failure.

Tell us!
How do you fight back against the voice in your head that tells you you’re failing or need to do more? Email [email protected] with the subject line "Failing."

Mentions:
“I’m Always Letting Someone Down.” Sound Familiar?
5 Reasons Your Kids Need To See Your Weaknesses
10 Mom Fails That Are Actually Wins
8 Things Kids Say That Prove You’re a Great Mom
iMOM's Printable Habit Trackers
From Me to You: A Conversation Journal for You and Your Daughter
From Me to You: A Conversation Journal for You and Your Son

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Every child lies now and again, but what do you do when your child's lying becomes a habit? And are all lies created equal? In today's episode, Abby spills a story her boss told her about a time he lied to get out of trouble and his sister's dog never forgave him for it. 

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What’s the craziest lie your child has told? Email [email protected] with the subject line "Liar, Liar."

Mentions:
3 Things Not to Say When Kids Lie
10 Ways to Get Your Kids to Stop Lying
How to Deal With a Child Who Lies
6 Kinds of Lies Kids Tell

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Most of us had a teacher we didn't like, and we survived! But what do you do if your child is struggling to get along with a teacher and bringing the struggle home? When do you step in, and when do you let her handle the relationship herself?

Tell us!
Has your child had a difficult teacher? How did you handle it? Email [email protected] with the subject line "I don't like my teacher."

Mentions:
What to do When Your Child Doesn't Like a Teacher
5 Good Responses When Your Kid Doesn't Want to Go to School
Teacher Conference Worksheet

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If you’re in the wrong, apologizing to your kids feels like the right thing to do, right? In today’s episode, Chloe talks about a popular iMOM article in which one of our writers confesses to over-apologizing to her kids. Do you agree with her suggestion for three times you shouldn’t apologize?

Tell us!
Do you think parents should apologize to their kids? Is it possible to over-apologize? Email [email protected] with the subject line "Sorry Not Sorry"

Mentions:
3 Times Moms Should Think Twice Before Apologizing

Are You Saying Sorry Too Much?

Which of the 5 Apology Languages Do You Speak?

Should I Make My Child Apologize? 

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Rules make the world go ‘round and keep families in order, but how do you know when it’s OK to bend or change them? In this week’s story, Susan shares a time when her family’s rule about sleepovers changed because of a choice Megan made. 

Tell us!
Have you ever bent or changed a family rule because your child proved he or she could handle it?  Email [email protected] with the subject line "Rules"

Mentions:
3 Times It's OK to Bend the Rules
3 Questions to Help You Decide When to Bend Your Rules
Family Mission Statement Printable

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