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August 27, 2024Listener Questions (Vol. 47): Episode 480
Annalee wants to find a therapist but isn’t sure where to begin. Staci, a busy mom of five, is overwhelmed by the chaos of back-to-school and extracurricular activities and is seeking strategies to stay organized. Brandi wants to make her child’s senior year unforgettable and is looking for tips on navigating the “mom culture” that comes with it. Meanwhile, Lindsay is curious about the small steps we’re taking to ease the back-to-school transition. We’re back this week with MORE listener questions!
HELPFUL LINKS:
Joanna Martin’s blog post What Does “Going To Therapy” Really Look Like” offers advice on going into therapy, how to tell it is the right fit, and much more.
Sarah recommended the book Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb
Episodes from the archives focused on organizational strategies for busy times:
Managing Kids’ Extracurriculars (What We’ve Learned & What’s On Tap This Fall): Episode 330
More Than Mom: 8 Calendar Planning Lessons We’ve Learned
Hacks For Slaying Busy Seasons: Episode 460
Episodes from the archives focused on high school seniors:
Supporting Your College-Bound Kid: Episode 455
Pomp, Circumstance, And Motherhood: Episode 419
College Plans & Family Culture (Hopes, Dreams, Memories & More): Episode 376
The Mom Hour Facebook Listening Community’s ideas for easing the transitioning back to school
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49 min
August 20, 2024Listener Questions (Vol. 46): Episode 479
Brandi asks how we’re accomplishing (and modeling) exercise and healthy eating habits for ourselves and our kids. Lindsay is struggling with toys EVERYWHERE but wants to encourage creative play. Naomi is a podcast host and asks us about our process for brainstorming and creating outlines to become more efficient. Plus, we tackle a common dilemma: how to make sure younger siblings feel included and entertained during big-kid activities. In Episode 479, Meagan and Sarah take these questions from our community and offer tips and validation. Enjoy!
HELPFUL LINKS:
Listener Question episodes from the archives
Send us your listener questions at any time
Episodes on working out and exercise:
More Than Mom: Fall Fitness Pep Talk
More Than Mom: Fall Fitness Update
More Than Mom: Exercise & Fitness
Stuff, Junk & Things: Episode 35 has lots of ideas for managing all the kid stuff in your home
Here’s more on behind-the-scenes of our podcasting process
Hacks For Slaying Busy Seasons: Episode 460 is a good one for busy moms on the go

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48 min
August 16, 2024Helping Kids Become Good Friends [Classic Replay]
Helping kids navigate social dynamics is one of the most commonly-requested topics from our listeners – and it’s top of mind for back to school each year. In this classic replay from 2017 Sarah taps into the expertise of Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, an author, psychologist, and expert on children’s friendships. Sarah asks Dr. Eileen about helping kids who feel left out a school, how to handle the emotional ups and downs of elementary school friendships, and why playdates are more important than we might think. Dr. Eileen also answers questions submitted by our listener community. Enjoy!
HELPFUL LINKS
Dr. Eileen’s website
Growing Friendships: A Kids’ Guide to Making and Keeping Friends (affiliate link)
When Your Child Says, “Nobody Likes Me!” (Growing Friendships blog, Psychology Today)
The Growing Friendships blog on Psychology Today
Can You Be Too Supportive of Your Child’s Negative Feelings? (Growing Friendships blog, Psychology Today)
Dr. Friendtastic, Dr. Eileen’s site geared toward kids
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48 min
August 13, 2024The Evolution Of Friendships In Motherhood, Part Two: Episode 478
Whether you have a slew of “friendlies,” just one or two besties, or are coming up short in the friendship department right now, this episode is for you. Meagan and Sarah dive deep into the world of friendships, focusing on our specific season of midlife as moms of older kids. We’ll explore the depth and dynamics of our connections and share how we stay in touch, whether through technology or old-fashioned meetups. We’ll also answer the questions posed by Jayme and Katie in Episode 474, which tackled friendship in the earlier years of parenting. Enjoy!
HELPFUL LINKS:
Listen to The Evolution Of Friendships In Motherhood, Part One: Episode 474
Meagan and Sarah both use Voxer to communicate with friends

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59 min
August 09, 2024How To Be A Good-Enough Lunch Packer [Classic Replay]
Looking to optimize your lunch packing routine? In this classic replay from 2018, Meagan and Sarah share the gear we love, the stuff we pack and the “when” and the “how” we get it done. Whether you’re gearing up for the upcoming school year or simply looking to streamline your daily lunch prep, this episode is overflowing with practical tips, favorite gear, and real-life stories. Enjoy!
HELPFUL LINKS:
Some of the products discussed in this episode are no longer available. We’ve done our best to link to the ones that are, and to provide alternatives where we can.
Check out what our Mom Hour Facebook Community has recently discussed about school lunches, packing, bentos and more!
Episode 151: Feeding A Family (Breakfast & Lunch)
Laura Fuentes / Momables.com
The Girl Next Door podcast episode about Home Efficiency, and Erica’s Instagram post about freezing sandwiches
Sarah uses the Mackenzie Collection Classic Lunch Bags from Pottery Barn Kids and the Classic lunch bags from Pottery Barn Teen (slightly deeper but otherwise similar style)
Pottery Barn Kids Spencer Bento Box
Easy Lunch Boxes Bento Lunch Box Containers
CVS Health Peas Hot or Cold Therapy Pack
Fit & Fresh Cool Coolers Slim Reusable Ice Packs
Sarah has this Thermos brand Funtainer and Meagan’s teens have larger thermoses like this one
Sarah sends inexpensive stainless steel demitasse spoons like these to school for yogurt
Meagan used the SCOUT Divide & Conquer Open-top Storage Bin on top of her fridge for school snacks for years
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49 min
August 06, 2024 We’re Back! Meagan & Sarah Chat Summer So Far: Episode 477
We're Back! Summer So Far, Grab Bag Chat: Episode 477
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49 min
July 30, 2024Reclaiming Feeding Your Family For Fall: Episode 476
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!
HELPFUL LINKS:
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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58 min
July 23, 2024On Reparenting Ourselves: Episode 475
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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57 min
July 19, 2024The Myth Of The Mom Tribe [Classic Replay]
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!
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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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43 min
July 16, 2024The Evolution Of Friendships In Motherhood, Part One: Episode 474
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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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…