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The Mom Hour episodes

January 27, 2019 More Than Mom: Grumpiness
Ever have an inexplicably grumpy day? (Please say yes.) Meagan and Sarah chat all things grumpiness in this More Than Mom episode of The Mom Hour. We laugh about our personal grumpiness triggers, how we survive grumpy days as a mom, and even how our personality types play into grumpiness. Join us! Sponsor Spotlight: Picture
47 min
January 22, 2019Toddlers vs. Teenagers: Episode 192
Emotionally volatile, intellectually delightful (for the most part), overflowing bundles of growth and change: Toddlers and teens have a lot in common. Join Sarah and Meagan for a healthy debate about the trials and virtues of both stages, and how as moms we can support kids through their big feelings and changing worlds. It’s a fun one–join us!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Go-To Resources For Parenting Toddlers (Sarah wrote this post for our blog at listeners’ requests)
How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success, by Julie Lythcott-Haims (affiliate link)
Center for Parent and Teen Communication (Meagan recommended this resource)

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53 min
January 22, 2019 Toddlers vs. Teenagers: Episode 192
Emotionally volatile, intellectually delightful (for the most part), overflowing bundles of growth and change: Toddlers and teens have a lot in common. Join Sarah and Meagan for a healthy debate about the trials and virtues of both stages, and how as moms we can support kids through their big feelings and changing worlds. It’s a
1 hr
January 15, 2019Chores, Life Skills, & Household Contributions: Episode 191
We know from research that kids who do chores become more successful adults…but we also know from experience that teaching kids to take on household responsibilities is challenging and often frustrating (and rarely results in less work for mom). In Episode 191 Meagan and Sarah share an honest look at where our combined eight kids are with their family contributions these days, what chores we wish we’d started kids on sooner, how to adapt for different kids’ personalities, and more. Join us!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Happy Children Do Chores (KJ Dell’Antonia for NYTimes Sunday Review)
Kids Who Do Chores Are More Successful Adults (Bill Murphy, Jr. for Inc.com)
If you missed them, we did entire episodes on both dishes and laundry, both of which include discussions about how or whether our kids contribute to these chores
How to raise successful kids — without over-parenting (Julie Lythcott-Haims for TED Talks Live)
Ask the Doctor: Frustration over getting kids to do chores without reminding and nagging (Dr. Laura Markham / AhaParenting.com)
Episode 129 of the Edit Your Life Show: How to Teach Kids Life Skills (the printable list of 100 life skills you can teach kids in five minutes is linked up in their show notes – but the whole episode is a must-listen!)

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55 min
January 15, 2019 Chores, Life Skills, & Household Contributions: Episode 191
We know from research that kids who do chores become more successful adults…but we also know from experience that teaching kids to take on household responsibilities is challenging and often frustrating (and rarely results in less work for mom). In Episode 191 Meagan and Sarah share an honest look at where our combined eight kids
59 min
January 13, 2019More Than Mom: Sleep!
Pillow quirks, perfect sheets, temperature preferences, and bedside clocks–we have a LOT to say about the role sleep plays in our lives. For this More Than Mom episode we’re not talking about kids’ sleep, we’re talking about our own: how we like it, how to get the best of it, and what happens when we’re short on it. Join us!

LINKS MENTIONED:
Meagan’s bedside clock: Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock with Sunrise Simulation, White (affiliate link)
Sarah’s bedside clock: Round Time Table Clock Gray – Capello (affiliate link)
Our episode about Coping With Sleep Deprivation as a mom

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47 min
January 13, 2019 More Than Mom: Sleep!
Pillow quirks, perfect sheets, temperature preferences, and bedside clocks–we have a LOT to say about the role sleep plays in our lives. For this More Than Mom episode we’re not talking about kids’ sleep, we’re talking about our own: how we like it, how to get the best of it, and what happens when we’re
49 min
January 08, 2019Little Steps, Big Leaps, & Setting Intentions As A Mom: Episode 190
With New Year energy buzzing, it’s easy to get excited about overhauling every area of your life from parenting to home to work and play. Continuing the conversation we started last week about choosing a word for the year, Meagan and Sarah tackle practical ways to keep your intentions, goals, and resolutions top of mind when real life resumes. Whether you resist goal-setting or love it, we’re looking at approachable ways to continue that January 1st mojo well into the year. Join us!
LINKS MENTIONED:
We’re Not “Word Of The Year” Types…Or Are We? Episode 189 from last week
Ali Edwards’s One Little Word shop
Mantrabrand and MyIntent sell inspirational bracelets

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55 min
January 08, 2019 Little Steps, Big Leaps, & Setting Intentions As A Mom: Episode 190
With New Year energy buzzing, it's easy to get excited about overhauling every area of your life from parenting to home to work and play. Continuing the conversation we started last week about choosing a word for the year, Meagan and Sarah tackle practical ways to keep your intentions, goals, and resolutions top of mind when real life resumes. Whether you resist goal-setting or love it, we're looking at approachable ways to continue that January 1st mojo well into the year.
59 min
January 04, 2019Your Potty Training Questions, Answered: Voices 32
Is your toddler ready to begin potty training? What about a preschooler with frequent accidents or a fear of pooping in the toilet? And how long is it normal for kids to be dry during the day and still struggle with staying dry at night? We get so many questions about potty training that we called in an expert to help sort out these and other typical potty training challenges. Join Meagan and Sarah as they share their own potty training experiences and seek the counsel of psychologist Dr. Heather Wittenberg, who weighs in on questions from our listeners.
LINKS MENTIONED:
Take the Potty Personality Quiz on Pull-Ups.com
Check out the Pull-Ups and GoodNites Facebook pages

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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…