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The Mom Hour episodes

March 15, 2016 Hobbies & Passions Outside Motherhood: Episode 43
It's easy to let creative pursuits and hobbies fade into the background during the hectic years of early parenting. And when the time comes to make room for them again, we're sometimes left with questions: Am I too old? Is this still something I love to do? Maybe I should pick up something new? And how do I fit it all in?
46 min
March 07, 2016Parenting Through Hard Times: Episode 42
Rough patches in (and out!) of parenthood: whether it’s a temporary crisis, a general mom funk, or full-blown depression, we’ve all been there. In this episode, Sarah and Meagan have a frank conversation about some hard times we’ve been through as moms, give advice for taking care of yourself when things aren’t going well, and offer encouragement to help you see the light at the end of the tunnel.
LINKS MENTIONED:
Posts from The Happiest Home
Why is it so hard to say ‘This is hard’? (Sarah)
You can design a life you love (Meagan’s ‘rock bottom’ story)
3 ways to get past a mom funk and Getting past a mom funk and Think better, not perfect: take baby steps to get out of a mom funk (Meagan)
Parenting when life isn’t so happy (Meagan)
Postpartum Progress
Dr. Jessica Michaelson
Brené Brown
NYT Article Meagan mentioned about women’s feelings

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59 min
March 07, 2016 Parenting Through Hard Times: Episode 42
Rough patches in (and out!) of parenthood: whether it’s a temporary crisis, a general mom funk, or full-blown depression, we’ve all been there. In this episode, Sarah and Meagan have a frank conversation about some hard times we’ve been through as moms, give advice for taking care of yourself when things aren’t going well, and offer encouragement to help you see the
59 min
February 29, 2016Listener Questions (Vol.1): Episode 41
We get so many great questions from listeners, and sometimes it doesn't work to devote a whole episode to them. So we decided to take on four questions submitted by listeners: listen as we chat about room-sharing siblings, planning first birthday parties, feeling left out when you have your kids earlier or later than your friends do, and the evolution of playdates.
LINKS MENTIONED:
Sarah’s essay in On Parenting from The Washington Post: My advice for today’s politicians is the same as my advice for my bickering children
Ikea JANSJÖ wall/clamp spotlight that Sarah’s room-sharing kids used for individual reading lights

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58 min
February 29, 2016 Listener Questions (Vol.1): Episode 41
We get so many great questions from listeners, and sometimes it doesn't work to devote a whole episode to them. So we decided to take on four questions submitted by listeners: listen as we chat about room-sharing siblings, planning first birthday parties, feeling left out when you have your kids earlier or later than your friends do, and the evolution of playdates.
58 min
February 23, 2016How Does Birth Order Impact How We Parent? Episode 40
How does birth order - both our own and our children's - affect how we relate to our kids? Do stereotypes like the bossy oldest, peacemaking middle and freewheeling youngest hold up, in our experience? What do we remember about our role as oldest (Sarah) and youngest (Meagan) and how does that influence our mothering? We tackle these questions and more in Episode 40 - all about birth order. If you're fascinated by family dynamics, pop psychology, and the human experience, we think you'll love this show!
LINKS MENTIONED:
These playing card holders that help little gamers hide their hand (Amazon)
Meagan's sister Kathreen's appearances on The Home Hour - Fabulous Food From Children's Literature and Growing Up Theatrical
Raising Siblings Who Like Each Other (Episode 29 of The Mom Hour)
Our listeners' feedback on growing up as a middle child from The Mom Hour Facebook page
Is Birth Order Destiny? (Psychology Today)
This series on supporting oldest, middle, and youngest children from Aha! Parenting: Supporting Your Oldest Child, Preventing Middle Child Syndrome, Supporting Your Youngest Child (Dr. Laura Markham)

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58 min
February 23, 2016 How Does Birth Order Impact How We Parent? Episode 40
How does birth order - both our own and our children's - affect how we relate to our kids? Do stereotypes like the bossy oldest, peacemaking middle and freewheeling youngest hold up, in our experience? What do we remember about our role as oldest (Sarah) and youngest (Meagan) and how does that influence our mothering?
We tackle these questions and more in Episode 40 - all about birth order. If you're fascinated by family dynamics, pop psychology, and the human experience, we think you'll love this show!
58 min
February 16, 2016The Picky Eater Problem: Episode 39
Do you parent a picky eater? Then Episode 39 is for you. In this episode, Meagan and Sarah admit we don’t have the answers when it comes to this tricky (and oh-so-common) parenting challenge. But in lieu of solving all your problems, we share our own and talk through some of the complicated pieces of the puzzle.LINKS MENTIONED:
LINKS MENTIONED:
The Picky Eater (Ellyn Satter Institute)
Picky Eater recipes on MOMables.com
Deceptively Delicious (Jessica Seinfeld) and The Sneaky Chef (Missy Chase Lapine)

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49 min
February 16, 2016 The Picky Eater Problem: Episode 39
Do you parent a picky eater? Then Episode 39 is for you. In this episode, Meagan and Sarah admit we don’t have the answers when it comes to this tricky (and oh-so-common) parenting challenge. But in lieu of solving all your problems, we share our own and talk through some of the complicated pieces of
49 min
February 09, 2016Pregnancy & Birth, in Hindsight: Episode 38
One hospital birth. Two home births. Two birthing center deliveries. Three scheduled cesarean sections. Meagan and Sarah have had eight pregnancies between them (now eight kids ages 3-18!) and about as wide a cross-section of birth experiences as you can get. In Episode 38, at the request of several pregnant listeners, we travel back in time and share our pregnancy and birth stories with the benefit of hindsight. Join us as we talk about medical decision-making, finding your trusted pregnancy and birth cheerleaders, and what we might have done differently.
LINKS MENTIONED:
Are you "done" having babies? (The Mom Hour, Episode 7)
Call the Midwife (BBC series we both adore)
PregTASTIC Online Radio (fantastic pregnancy podcast that has not published new episodes since 2012 but is still an incredible resource)
The Birth Hour and Postpartum Podcast (two more pregnancy- and childbirth-themed podcasts)

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56 min

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Co-hosts Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers offer practical tips and real-life encouragement for moms who want to enjoy motherhood more, and cut back on comparison, worry, and stress. We’re not…