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Backtalk is one of the most frustrating behaviors from a child, but is all backtalk created equal? In this episode, we talk about what defines backtalk, how to respond to it, and how to raise a child who can assert himself without being disrespectful.

Mentions:
Want Respectful Kids? Follow These 5 Steps
4 Types of Back Talkers and How to Deal With Them
Wise Words When Your Children Talk Back
Printable Character Builder: Respect
Printable Character Builder: Self-Control
Printable How to Pray for Your Teen
Printable How to Pray for Your Middle Schooler

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Do you think the best kind of mom is the perfect mom? If you feel pressure to be perfect, this episode will bring you a big sigh of relief. Not only is the perfect mom not actually a thing, but it’s better for our children if we drop the ball now and then!
 
Mentions:
4 Times to Embrace Good Enough Parenting
Take the Mom I Am Personality Test
The Passionate Mom
Printable 10 Mom Prayers

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As a kid, did you ride your bike to the neighbor’s house or talk on the phone in the evening? That's how we socialized. Many kids today socialize through screens: Online gaming, social media, texting, which means moms are fighting this battle. On one side is the desire to limit screen time. On the other is the understanding that this is a major part of kids' social lives.

Mentions:
3 Reasons I Let My Kids Socialize Through Online Gaming
University of Chicago Press Article: Kids These Days: Are Face-to-Face Social Skills among American Children Declining?
Pew Research Center Article: Teens who are constantly online are just as likely to socialize with their friends offline
Printable Social Media Contract for Kids
Printable Teen Cell Phone Contract

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Have you ever been accused of nagging? If you have, we bet your response was, “If I don’t nag, nothing gets done!” In this episode, we discuss the difference between nagging and reminding and the hidden reasons why moms nag.

Mentions:
How to Stop Nagging in 3 Steps
How to Stop Nagging: 3 Red Flags to Watch For
Is It Nagging or Giving Advice?

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Do you have a child who’s eager to imitate her friends? Is it a personality thing or a search for identity? In today’s iMOM Podcast episode, we’ll help you encourage your kids to make their own choices and appreciate what makes them unique.

Mentions:
How to Prepare Your Child to Resist Peer Pressure
Washington Post Article: ‘Like’ it or not, teen brain is primed to join the crowd

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Avoiding gossip is one of the hardest lessons to teach our kids because it’s also a huge temptation for adults. In this episode, we talk about the gossip traps we fall into and how to encourage kids to resist the temptation to do it.

Mentions:
17 Ways to Derail Your Child’s Gossip Train
7 Tactics to Keep Kids Out of the Rumor Mill
Printable: Self-Control Conversation Starters for Kids
Printable: Teaching Your Kids How to Deal with Jealousy

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Sleepovers are great memory-makers for kids, but many parents are anti-sleepover for good reasons. So, are they worth the risk? In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons and how to decide if they’re right for your kids.

Mentions:
The Pros and Cons of Sleepovers. Should You Say Yes?
4 Questions to Ask Before You RSVP Yes to a Sleepover

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Some of the hardest parenting days are when something tragic happens in our families or communities. As much as we’d like to put our kids in bubbles and keep them safe, it’s our job to talk with them and give them tools to cope. Today’s conversation is tough but important. 

Mentions:
Talking to Toddlers When Tragedy Strikes
5 Ways Not to Make Your Kids Paranoid
8 Ways to Prepare Your Children for Dealing With Tragedy
Tips for Talking to Children and Youth After Traumatic Events from SAMHSA
How to Talk With Kids About Tragedies & Other Traumatic News Events from HealthyChildren.org

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Yes Day. No Rules Day. Call it what you want; it’s a wild ride for parents! In this episode, Abby tells the story of the Yes Day she did with her sons. You’ll love hearing about the first and last things the kids did, and hopefully, Abby can convince you to give a Yes Day a try. 

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Think you could throw caution to the wind and try a Yes Day? Have you already done one? How did it go? Email [email protected] with the subject line "Yes Day."

Mentions:
Why You Should Try Out “No Rules Day”
8 Easy Ways to Be a Fun Mom
Our No Rules Night

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We all want to raise thoughtful, considerate kids, but sometimes it feels like the world is working against us. What can moms do to push back on the self-centeredness our culture is encouraging in our children?

Mentions:
6 Ways to Teach Your Children to Be Unselfish
5 Ways to Tell if You’re Raising Entitled Kids
Good Character Traits Calendar and Printable Pages

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