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Megan has baby number two on the way! She knows her future includes a lot of diapers and overnight feedings, but her husband actually still has a life outside of their newborn. The nature of the role of a mother means she needs to be around more than her husband (who's a very hands-on dad), but it's still pretty frustrating. In this episode, we chat about guys' hobbies, dads being involved in parenting, and whether you should thank your husband for watching the kids. 

Tell us!
What season are you in and how do you deal with your husband's hobbies, free time, and social life. Email [email protected] with the subject line "My husband has a life."

Mentions:
5 Reasons You SHOULD Thank Your Husband for Watching the Kids
Talking to Your Husband About His Time-Sucking Hobbies
What to Do When Your Child Misbehaves With One Parent

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It's so hard to watch your child deal with disappointment, but moms know it's part of parenting! In this episode, Abby's story about her son saving up money only to find out what he wanted to buy was sold out will help you the next time your child has a legitimate letdown (because you know it's gonna happen!). 

Tell us!
When your child is legitimately disappointed in something, how do you help them deal with it without robbing them of the opportunity to grow? Email [email protected] with the subject line "Disappointment."

Mentions:
5 Signs Your Kid is Mentally Strong
Amy Morin's Book, 13 Things Strong Kids Do: Think Big, Feel Good, Act Brave
Printable Progress Roadmap
Printable Feelings Wheel
Printable Birthday Scavenger Hunt

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Are you a mom who soaks up summer or does summer break often lead to a breakdown for you? Abby's story this week is about her conversation with a friend who's a single mom. She's panicking as she tries to make plans for her daughter. The iMOM ladies talk about the kinds of summer parents and whether there's too much pressure on moms to provide the perfect summer.

Tell us!
Do you have any creative ways to manage the summer? Email [email protected] with the subject line "Summer Breakdown."

Mentions:
9 Things I Pledge to Do or Not Do This Summer
What's Your Summer Parenting Style
60 Days of Summer Fun

Free printables:
The Schedule That Saved Our Summer

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How do moms listen to their parenting instincts when the internet, influencers, and mom friends are so convincing? Megan, who's a mom of a toddler, shares her story about whether or not to sleep train which sparks a conversation about the pressure to buy into the latest parenting trend.

Mentions:
When to Trust Your Parenting Instincts

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Tell us about a time you trusted your instinct over the internet or other moms.  Email [email protected] with the subject line "Instinct vs Internet."

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When Abby’s son said “I’m weird,” her response was, “Me too. Let’s talk about it.” Do your kids ever tell you they don't feel like they fit in? Or something about them makes them insecure? Abby's story reminds us that kids aren't the only ones who feel weird. Moms do too!

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How do you feel different from other moms? How do you help your kids handle feeling weird? Email [email protected] with the subject line "I'm weird, too."

Mentions:
Pew Research Study on What Society Values in Men vs Women
Are you Letting These Things Steal Your Joy
4 Roles Your Kids Need You to Play

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Why does "mom bod" sound so different from "dad bod?" This week, Chloe talks about how her relationship with her body and food gives her a little anxiety about pregnancy. Susan, Megan, and Abby chime in to share their experiences with weight gain and loss, and how their kids have helped them love their bodies more.

Tell us!
What do you love about your body because your kids love it? What do you think about "mom bod" vs "dad bod?" Email [email protected] with the subject line "Mom Bod."

Mentions:
5 Mom Bod Features to Love

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Have you had a reality check moment that shows you how much the pandemic has changed you as a mom? For today's storyteller Abby, that moment was in a huge parking garage. She, Chloe, Megan, and Susan talk about what they have learned about themselves and their families over the past two years.

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How has parenting through a pandemic changed you? Email [email protected] with the subject line "How Lucky."

Mentions:
Try This Next Time You Hear Bad News
Life After COVID: When You Don't Want Life to Get Back to Normal
5 Ways I Bet You're a Better Mom Now Than You Were Two Years Ago

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Why is it that the discipline that works on one child totally flops on another? In this episode, Megan shares her struggles with getting her son to cooperate. If you've ever thought, "nothing works with this child!" you'll feel right at home in our discussion.  

Tell us!
Have you noticed a certain type of discipline works on one of your kids and not the other? What did you do? Email [email protected] with the subject line "Discipline Du Jour."

Mentions:
Why Counting to 3 Doesn’t Work
21 Creative Consequences
The Reason Your Discipline Techniques Aren't Working
The Power of Why
5 Ways to Discipline a Child Who Doesn't Care About Consequences
Free Printable:
Think About It
Consequences Calculator

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Do you ever wonder if the lessons, discipline, and effort you're putting in with your kids are paying off? When you're with them day in and day out, it can be hard to see growth. Susan tells today's story about a time when she actually got to see the fruits of her parenting labor.

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What signs have you seen that the lessons are sinking in? Email [email protected] with the subject line "When You See Your Hard Work Pay Off."

Mentions:
5 Times Teens Grow Right Before Your Eyes
7 Important Values Kids Need Before They Graduate
Susan's Book, "The Passionate Mom: Dare to Parent in Today's World"

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Whoever coined the saying, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me," is probably in therapy today.  Abby's story is a good one for any mom who needs to know when to intervene and how to empower a child who's being picked on.

Tell us!
How do you teach your kids to stand up for themselves? Email [email protected] with the subject line "Sticks and Stones."

Mentions:
6 Questions to Open Conversation With Your Child About Bullying
7 Things to Help the Kid Who Gets Teased
How to Handle Your Child’s “Frenemy”
Teaching your Middle-school Child How to be a Courageous Upstander in School
Should Parents Be Punished if Their Children Are Bullies?
Free Printable: Bullying Discuss It

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