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February 09, 2016 Pregnancy & 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.
56 min
February 01, 2016Traveling Spouses / Traveling Selves (Part 2): Episode 37
Last we talked about traveling spouses; this week's episode is all about what happens when MOM is the one taking off for a trip. Whether you travel rarely or regularly, we hope you'll join us for a great discussion on the prep, the guilt (or lack therof!), and the logistics of leaving your kids.
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Going away–without the kids? Feeling guilty or worried? Read this.
Guilt? Worry? Fear? Which is it, and how to deal.
On the other hand…NOT leaving your kids is not weird.
5 reasons why Mom going away can be GOOD for kids.

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38 min
February 01, 2016 Traveling Spouses / Traveling Selves (Part 2): Episode 37
Last we talked about traveling spouses; this week's episode is all about what happens when MOM is the one taking off for a trip. Whether you travel rarely or regularly, we hope you'll join us for a great discussion on the prep, the guilt (or lack therof!), and the logistics of leaving your kids.
38 min
January 26, 2016Traveling Spouses / Traveling Selves (Part 1): Episode 36
If your co-parent travels - occasionally 0r all the time - you know that holding down the home front is hard work. In Episode 36 we talk about what we've learned from years of experience about how to survive - and even thrive! - when your partner is away.
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Your advice and tips about traveling spouses on our Facebook page and Instagram post (thank you so much!)
Call the Midwife – Sarah’s go-to show when she watches TV alone in bed with her glass of wine
What I Make for Dinner When I Don’t Feel Like Cooking (Sarah for The Happiest Home)
How I Beat the Fast-Food Habit (Meagan for The Happiest Home)

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45 min
January 26, 2016 Traveling Spouses / Traveling Selves (Part 1): Episode 36
If your co-parent travels - occasionally 0r all the time - you know that holding down the home front is hard work. In Episode 36 we talk about what we've learned from years of experience about how to survive - and even thrive! - when your partner is away.
45 min
January 18, 2016Stuff, Junk & Things: Episode 35
While we didn't set out to talk about The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up in this episode, it turns out Meagan got into a bit of a Facebook debate about the so-called magic of Marie Kondo's method. We had a bit of fun with this (and we're not altogether negative about the book - in fact, Sarah shares her take-aways in this episode) before moving on to the meat of Kate's question.
LINKS MENTIONED:
Great minds think alike! Our friends Kristen and Liz of Cool Mom Picks and the #SpawnedShow talked about this in their latest podcast: Decluttering tips from 5 top organization experts: Which is best for you?...
...AND Asha and Christine of the Edit Your Life show also tackled this topic their latest episode: Questioning the KonMari Decluttering Method
The real reasons Marie Kondo’s life-changing magic doesn’t work for parents (Tanya C. Snyder for On Parenting at The Washington Post)

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52 min
January 18, 2016 Stuff, Junk & Things: Episode 35
(alternate title: The Non-Konmari Method of Dealing with Loads of C-R-A-P Year After Year)
52 min
January 11, 20168 Milestones & When Our Kids Met Them: Episode 34
Milestones tend to be something moms think a lot about in the first year or two of motherhood. But kids keep developing (at their own pace, as we all know) and moms keep celebrating, wondering, and sometimes worrying about them long after the baby years are behind us. In Episode 34 we tackle eight milestones from the preschool through teen years and share when and how our kids met them. We also talk about the importance of keeping conversations about milestones supportive, and how quickly they can slip into competitive or anxiety-inducing territory.
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Past episodes about babies and toddlers: Episode 19 and Episode 24
Past episodes about ‘free range’ parenting and kids’ increasing independence: Episode 12 and Episode 13

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59 min
January 11, 2016 8 Milestones & When Our Kids Met Them: Episode 34
Milestones tend to be something moms think a lot about in the first year or two of motherhood. But kids keep developing (at their own pace, as we all know) and moms keep celebrating, wondering, and sometimes worrying about them long after the baby years are behind us.
59 min
January 05, 2016(Totally Not Overwhelming) Health & Wellness Inspiration: Episode 33
Neither Meagan nor Sarah is a resolution-maker, but we both love starting fresh after the holidays with renewed energy and focus. Today we’re talking about fitness, food, and self-care – our own intentions for 2016 as well as what has worked for us (and not so much) in the past. Are you new here? Welcome!
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Past episodes of The Mom Hour you might have missed
Improving Your Media Diet (Ep 3)
Creating A Life You Love When You’re Done Having Babies (Ep 11)
Healthy Routines For Happy Moms (Ep 20)
Meal Planning & Grocery Shopping (Ep 23)
Self-Care Is More Than Bubble Baths & Pedicures (Meagan’s cancer story)
Beyond Baby: Creating A Life You Love When Your Kids Aren’t So Little (Meagan’s 2014 eBook)

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52 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…