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- Parenting Only Children & Loving The Teen Years With Karen Walrond: Voices 34As a mom of an only child who came home through adoption to a family already rich with diversity, Karen Walrond has thought a lot about what it means to develop a family culture under your own roof. Combining influences from their countries of origin and cultural backgrounds, she and her husband have intentionally set out to give their daughter an appreciation not only for her own diverse background but also for that of others.1 hr 4 min
- BONUS: The Story Behind The “Surfboard Kid” Viral Photo…
That “surfboard kid” meme you’ve seen all over the internet? That’s a photo of Meagan and her son Isaac in 2003. We’re popping in with the full backstory on the photo, how the meme took off without our knowledge or Meagan’s permission, and what we’re doing to bring the focus back to the real story.
Watch the video backstory here.
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12 min - BONUS: The Story Behind The “Surfboard Kid” Viral Photo…That “surfboard kid” meme you’ve seen all over the internet? That’s a photo of Meagan and her son Isaac in 2003. We’re popping in with the full backstory on the photo, how the meme took off without our knowledge or Meagan’s permission, and what we’re doing to bring the focus back to the real story.12 min
- Birth Order, Siblings, And Families Of Origin: Episode 197
Meagan’s a youngest, Sarah’s a firstborn, and between us we have eight kids (not to mention a bunch of grown siblings ourselves). In Episode 197 we share insights into sibling relationships from little to grown, what it’s like raising a kid whose personality is similar to yours, and how our families of origin continue to influence our parenting styles–PLUS some fun and little-known facts about us and our kids that we haven’t shared before!
LINKS MENTIONED:
- What Fresh Hell podcast’s episodes on similar topics: Why Are Our Kids Such Total Opposites? Episode 68, Middle Kids – Episode 93, and Birth Order- Parenting Each Child Best (More or Less) – Episode 13
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49 min - Birth Order, Siblings, And Families Of Origin: Episode 197Meagan’s a youngest, Sarah’s a firstborn, and between us we have eight kids (not to mention a bunch of grown siblings ourselves). In Episode 197 we share insights into sibling relationships from little to grown, what it’s like raising a kid whose personality is similar to yours, and how our families of origin continue to54 min
- More Than Mom: Products We Love
Best purchase we’ve made recently? Product we can’t believe we lived so long without? Splurges that were worth it and cheapos we love? Meagan and Sarah talk STUFF in this fun more than mom — all about the products and purchases that have made our lives better recently. Join us!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Meagan’s product mentions:
- Revlon One Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer
- Bissell Cleanview Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner
- KitchenAid KEK1222PT 1.25-Liter Electric Kettle – Pistachio
- Safavieh Monaco Vintage Boho Multicolored Distressed Rug
Sarah’s product mentions:
- L’Ange Aplatir Flat Iron
- Goody Styling Essentials Start Style Finish Hair Brush, Vent
- jomparis Modern 12″ Battery Operated Silent & Non-Ticking Wall Clock (mine is no longer for sale, but this one is similar)
- Lifetime Folding Utility Table, 6 Feet
- Polar Products Unisex Kids Original Rain Boots
- Artemas Power Loomed Rust Area Rug
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50 min - More Than Mom: Products We LoveBest purchase we’ve made recently? Product we can’t believe we lived so long without? Splurges that were worth it and cheapos we love? Meagan and Sarah talk STUFF in this fun more than mom — all about the products and purchases that have made our lives better recently. Join us! Sponsor Spotlight: Native Native makes56 min
- A Week Of Real-Life Dinners (Vol. 2): Episode 196
Meal plans are one thing; real life is another. Join Meagan and Sarah as we look back at a recent week in our lives, detailing the dinners we planned, the ones that came together as expected, and the curve balls that led to pizza ordered in. We also share cooking tips, modifications for picky eaters, recipes, and more. Enjoy!
LINKS MENTIONED:
- The first time we did A Week of Real-Life Dinners (Episode 72, from October 2016)
- Fellow podcasters at Friendlier and The Girl Next Door were inspired by this idea and did their own take on it
- Meagan’s son Will’s band’s first gig
- Recipes from Kelsey’s meal plan
- Baked Creamy Chicken Cheesy Flautas with Guacamole (Jo Cooks)
- Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad (eMeals)
- Sarah loves these Bibigo Chicken Vegetable Potstickers, available at Costco
- Trader Joe’s items Sarah mentioned: Mandarin Orange Chicken, Cinnamon Swirl Bread (makes great french toast!), red lentil penne pasts, stir-fry vegetable mix
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56 min - A Week Of Real-Life Dinners (Vol. 2): Episode 196Meal plans are one thing; real life is another. Join Meagan and Sarah as we look back at a recent week in our lives, detailing the dinners we planned, the ones that came together as expected, and the curve balls that led to pizza ordered in. We also share cooking tips, modifications for picky eaters,1 hr 3 min
- Helping Or Helicoptering? (Part 2): Episode 195
From baby safety to impulsive toddlers, school projects to friendship struggles, as moms we’re given a ton of opportunities to get up in our kids’ business or let them figure it out on their own. This week on the podcast we continue our look at helicopter parenting and the challenge of raising confident, independent kids. Join us!
LINKS MENTIONED:
- How To Raise An Adult, by Julie Lythcott-Haims (affiliate link)
- The Gift of Failure, by Jessica Lahey (affiliate link)
- Sarah’s Go-To Resources for Parenting Toddlers (a roundup of some great websites and books)
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About The Mom Hour
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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…
experts, we’re moms who’ve been there. We’re not perfect, we’re real. Welcome to The Mom Hour, where you'll find more than 800 episodes on parenting and motherhood at every stage. Production of new episodes ended in June 2025; enjoy the back catalog!
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