Summertime meals can be complete chaos. Popsicles for lunch? Sure! Charcuterie board of fridge leftovers? Absolutely! But as we near the start of a new school year, we’re ready for just a *bit* more structure. Join Jayme and Joanna as we share our goals for meal planning this fall, some of our favorite products, and more. With a bit of planning and creativity, you can make the transition from summertime chaos to a more structured family mealtime routine smooth and enjoyable. Join us!

Meagan and Sarah have passed the mic over to our team this summer. Enjoy the fantastic, all-new podcast episodes they’ve prepared for you, and we’ll talk to you in August!

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• Follow Jayme Sherrod and Joanna Martin on Instagram
• Joanna serves her kids frozen Kodiak Waffles as they’re packed with protein
• Joanna enjoys a Daily Harvest Smoothie Cup or Egg Wrap from Target to fuel her body in the morning
• Joanna referenced this Viral Pandemic Breakfast Sandwich
• Both Joanna and Jayme follow Yummy Toddler Food Instagram for school lunch inspiration
• Jayme uses PlanetBox Rover, a stainless steel lunchbox for the kids
• Jayme utilizes Plastic Mason Jar Lids when prepping food for the week
• Joanna serves Weeknight meatballs and references Salad Platters for a few of her easy meals

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Today Joanna, Kia, and Sarah L. get vulnerable on the topics of reparenting ourselves, healing through therapy, and setting boundaries with extended family. We discuss our specific experiences with anxiety and depression in motherhood, the process of identifying patterns from our own childhoods we hope to break in raising our families, and how seeking help and healing through therapy has looked for us. We’ve also gathered actionable steps and helpful resources to support your journey toward self-care and emotional growth.

Meagan and Sarah have passed the mic over to our team this summer. Enjoy the fantastic, all-new podcast episodes they’ve prepared for you, and we’ll talk to you in August!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Follow Joanna Martin, Kia Hammond and Sarah Limberg on Instagram
• Reparenting in Therapy, by Jodi Clarke, MA, LPC/MHSP (VeryWellMind.com)
• The definition of boundary
• Our recommended books on boundaries (these include affiliate links):
• Set Boundaries Find Peace: Drawing The Right Lines by Joe Montgomery
• Good Boundaries And Goodbyes by Lysa TerKeurst
• Strong Like Water by Aundi Kolber
• What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo
• Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud
• Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown
• Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy
• Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents  by Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD
• Listen to the podcast We Can Do Hard Things
• Katie Stricker Naptime Kitchen
• Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius
• Similar episodes from our archives:
• Strong As A Mother With Kate Rope
• Real Stories About Postpartum Mental Health
• Black Motherhood & Mental Health
• Self-Improvement & Self-Acceptance In Motherhood

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A mom needs her squad, right? So we’re told. But what if friendships in motherhood are a little more dynamic, evolving, and complicated than just finding the right group and sliding on in. In this classic replay from 2018, Meagan and Sarah navigate a thoughtful discussion about what it really means to “find your tribe” as a mom, PLUS we offer 10 kinds of friends we think every mom needs. Enjoy!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Episodes From The Archives On Friendships:
• Friendships in Motherhood, Part One (Redefining “Ride Or Die”): Episode 307
• Friendships In Motherhood, Part Two (Deepening & Widening Your Circle): Episode 308
• Female Friendships & Women We Admire (PLUS Picture Books with Katie): Episode 227
• Keeping Friendships Alive: Episode 78

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Forging, navigating and maintaining friendships in the whirlwind of motherhood isn’t easy. It’s hard work! Today, Jayme Sherrod is on the mic with Katie Gouldner as they candidly discuss how their friendships have evolved since becoming moms, the challenges of making “mom friends,” and the valuable lessons learned along the way. This episode focuses on the early years of friendships in motherhood, and we’ll also tee up Part Two (coming next month!) with questions for Meagan and Sarah to keep the conversation going. Enjoy!

Meagan and Sarah have passed the mic over to our team this summer. Enjoy the fantastic, all-new podcast episodes they’ve prepared for you, and we’ll talk to you in August!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Follow Jayme Sherrod and Katie Gouldner on instagram
• Jayme chatted with Jennifer about kids in kindergarten in BONUS: Our First Year As Kindergarten Moms Is Done & Here’s What We Learned
• Jayme joined Fit4Moms Stroller Stride program to meet other moms
• Jayme and Katie referenced The Enneagram, which is a personality assessment. Meagan and Sarah talk about this in Personalities, Part 1 (Myers-Briggs, Enneagram & Introversion / Extroversion): Episode 57 and Personalities, Part 2 (Our Myers-Briggs & Enneagram Types & More): Episode 58
• Episodes from the archives on Friendship:
• Friendships in Motherhood, Part One (Redefining “Ride Or Die”): Episode 307
• Friendships In Motherhood, Part Two (Deepening & Widening Your Circle): Episode 308
• Female Friendships & Women We Admire (PLUS Picture Books with Katie): Episode 227
• Keeping Friendships Alive: Episode 78

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Kathryn Whitaker is a mother of six and an advocate for NICU families, and today she joins contributor Joanna Martin to share her family’s story. Joanna and Kathryn discuss what to expect from a NICU stay, the impact of NICU experiences on a marriage and on older siblings, and how Kathryn’s family continues to navigate her son Luke’s medical needs and their own mental health. Kathryn also shares how she got involved with Hand To Hold, a national nonprofit offering personalized support, resources and community to NICU families. This episode is a must-listen for anyone experiencing a NICU stay, and for those who want to support them.

Meagan and Sarah have passed the mic over to our team this summer. Enjoy the fantastic, all-new podcast episodes they’ve prepared for you, and we’ll talk to you in August!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Follow Joanna Martin on Instagram
• Learn more about Kathryn Whitaker on her Website, Facebook or Instagram
• Hand To Hold podcast is a great resource for those experiencing, or have experienced, NICU stays
• Hand To Hold episodes you may be interested in:
• Episode 85: Just Landed in the NICU? Start Here!
• Episode 97: What You Need to Know About NICU Medical Billing & Insurance
• Episode 98: Should I Pay that Medical Bill?
• Episode 90: Chaplaincy and the NICU
• Episode 86: Did I Leave the NICU with PTSD?
• Episode 72: Mental Health: Why We Said Yes to Marriage Counseling (Part 3 of 4)
• Joanna recommended the book What Happened To You (affiliate link) for those who experienced childhood trauma.

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"Am I ready to go back to work?" It's a question we get a lot in this community. Today Jayme chats with regular contributor and working mom of four Kia Hammond, who made the choice to stay home full-time during the pandemic and has since returned to the career she loves. Jayme and Kia delve into the logistical challenges and big emotions that accompany reentering the workforce, and lean on Kia's recent experience to offer practical insights and tips for making it work. Enjoy!

Meagan and Sarah have passed the mic over to our team this summer. Enjoy the fantastic, all-new podcast episodes they've prepared for you, and we’ll talk to you in August!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Follow Jayme Sherrod and Kia Hammond on instagram 
• Cozi App
• Employment Characteristics of Families In 2023
• Episodes From The Archives On Working Motherhood:
• Working Motherhood & Behind The Scenes At The Mom Hour: Voices 63 With Amanda Park
• Time Management & Productivity Tips For Savvy Working Moms: Voices 54 With Whitnee Hawthorne
• Career Challenges & Working Mom Strategies: Voices 41
• Stretched Too Thin With Jessica Turner: Voices 29
• Stay at Home, Work Full-Time, Or Something In Between? [Classic Replay]
• Blog Posts On Working Motherhood
• How To Start A Freelance Career Without Spending Money
• I Bought A Treadmill Desk And Yes, It’s As Life-Changing As The TikTok Influencers Claim

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From e-readers to audiobooks, graphic novels to good ol' paperbacks, the methods may have changed, but the essence of reading remains timeless. Today Jayme and Joanna dive into the wonderful world of raising readers in 2024. We share personal anecdotes and insights into our own reading habits, those of our children, and offer valuable perspectives and actionable tips for raising readers. Join us!

Meagan and Sarah have passed the mic over to our team this summer. Enjoy the fantastic, all-new podcast episodes they've prepared for you, and we’ll talk to you in August!

HELPFUL LINKS

• Follow Jayme Sherrod on Instagram
• Follow Joanna Martin on Instagram
• The National Assessment of Educational Progress Survey that was referenced in the episode
• Joanna shared the phrase DEAR Time (Drop Everything And Read Time)
• Read Aloud Revival blog with booklists for kids of all ages
• @EverydayReading on instagram is a great resource for book recommedations for you and your children
• Simliar Episodes from the archives:
• Cultivating A Reading Life: Voices 73 With Amy Clark
• Reading & Literacy Tips by Age & Stage

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With eight kids between us and so much to discuss on the podcast, we can go for long stretches without catching up about our own families. Join Meagan and Sarah in our last episode before our summer hiatus as we swap stories about our own kids and share what’s coming up for them this summer. Spanning tween through young adult, we think ‘our eight’ are pretty great, and we’re excited to share them with you today!

Curious about The Mom Hour’s summer podcast schedule? Listen to us chat about what’s ahead for the podcast here.

HELPFUL LINKS:

• This pairs well with last week’s episode On Motherly Pride: Episode 469
• Sarah mentioned the podcast episode Julia Gets Wise With Anne Lamott
• Episodes From The Archives Related To This One:
• Talking About Our Own Kids. Or Not.: Episode 364
• On This Day In (Our Motherhood) History: Episode 366
• Baby Names & How We Chose Them: Episode 262
• Our Kids & Their Friendships: Episode 207
• What’s Great (And Less-Great) About Our Eight: Episode 152
• Real Talk About High School (With A Real Teen!): Voices 71 With Meagan’s Son Will

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Come behind the scenes and let’s chat about Summer 2024! Meagan and Sarah each share what’s on deck for their families this summer – from new business ventures to international travel, camps for kids and creative breaks for us. We also map out what you can expect from the podcast for the next several weeks, including some exciting new content and much-requested topics. Join us!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Sarah mentioned the podcasts Holidays To Switzerland and Untold Italy
• You may enjoy Parenting Lessons From Travel Abroad: Episode 448 about Sarah traveling out of the country with the family
• Meagan opened a bookstore in July 2023 and talked about it in Books & Reading Reflections for 2023: Episode 445
• Meagan’s family bookstore (Paper Mill Books in Manistique, MI) can be found on Instagram @papermillbooks

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Sure, we’re PROUD of our kids. Isn’t every mom? When kids overcome an obstacle, crush a school project, score the winning goal, or graduate with honors, we feel that familiar swell. But feeling motherly pride is just the beginning, it seems. Expressing it to our kids and sharing it with others brings up a whole suite of other ‘stuff’, from bragging and comparison to ego and more. Join Meagan and Sarah as we navigate this emotional landscape together, in real time. It’s a fun one!

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Sarah referenced the episode from the archives Pomp, Circumstance, And Motherhood: Episode 419
• Read Meagan’s recent blog post The Complicated Reality of Parental Pride
• Send us your #proudmomma moments– we’d love to hear them!

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