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May 15, 2018 Potty Training & Other Bathroom Matters: Episode 156
By popular request we’re tackling potty training in Episode 156! But if your kids are well beyond diapers by now, stick around. We extend the conversation to include other bathroom messes and realities that come with raising kids. From privacy to hygiene to showering solo to (gasp!) man-boys who shave, this entire podcast episode takes
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May 08, 2018Birthday Parties The Easier Way: Episode 155
Between Meagan and Sarah we’ve celebrated our kids’ birthdays 95 times. NINETY-FIVE birthdays, guys. We share the lessons we’ve learned in scaling back while still keeping up some special traditions, make a case for opting out of birthday madness when it isn’t your jam, and confess some of our birthday party fails from over the years. Join us!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Earlier shows on birthday parties, episodes 68 and 69: Kid Birthdays, Part 1 (The Kids In Your Family)and Kid Birthdays, Part 2 (Other People’s Kids)

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May 08, 2018 Birthday Parties The Easier Way: Episode 155
Between Meagan and Sarah we’ve celebrated our kids’ birthdays 95 times. NINETY-FIVE birthdays, guys. We share the lessons we’ve learned in scaling back while still keeping up some special traditions, make a case for opting out of birthday madness when it isn’t your jam, and confess some of our birthday party fails from over the
44 min
May 06, 2018More Than Mom: Mom 2.0 Conference Recap
Meagan and Sarah recap their week at the Mom 2.0 conference in Pasadena, including that one time they lovingly accosted a breastfeeding mom in an evening gown, that other time Meagan had to be forcibly removed from a Rent The Runway dress, a sweet listener encounter, and more hijinks.
LINKS MENTIONED:
Mom 2.0
Listener Jessica’s blog Little Joys of Mine
The mystery breastfeeding mama turns out to be Pickett from Seasonal Memories. Check the post she shared on Instagram using the photo Meagan took here.
Congrats to Amy and Margaret from What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood on their Iris award win!
Other podcasts nominated in the category were: Hey Sis!, The Life of Dad Show, #AmWriting with Jess & KJ, and Selfie
Jane Maynard from This Week For Dinner
Our fellow Life, Listened shows Make Light with Karen Walrond and The Home Hour with Graham and Kirsten

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27 min
May 06, 2018 More Than Mom: Mom 2.0 Conference Recap
Meagan and Sarah recap their week at the Mom 2.0 conference in Pasadena, including that one time they lovingly accosted a breastfeeding mom in an evening gown, that other time Meagan had to be forcibly removed from a Rent The Runway dress, a sweet listener encounter, and more hijinks. (New to The Mom Hour? This
29 min
May 04, 2018Surviving A Major Health Scare with Kathreen Francis: Voices 25
Meagan sits down with her sister Kathreen to talk openly for the very first time about the major health crisis that rocked their family last December. This special episode in our Voices interview series is full of really practical ways to support families going through a health scare, plus a vulnerable inside look at a family coming together during a trying time.
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47 min
May 04, 2018 Surviving A Major Health Scare with Kathreen Francis: Voices 25
Meagan sits down with her sister Kathreen to talk openly for the very first time about the major health crisis that rocked their family last December. This special episode in our Voices interview series is full of really practical ways to support families going through a health scare, plus a vulnerable inside look at a
51 min
May 01, 2018Feeding A Family (Snacks & Sweets): Episode 154
No one tells you when you become a parent that you’ll spend a significant portion of the rest of your life in conversations about snacks and sweets–but it’s true! Most kids would snack and indulge their sweet-tooths all day long we if we let them, and in this episode of The Mom Hour Meagan and Sarah share our tips for keeping snacking and desserts in check without totally losing your mind. PLUS Sarah’s 10-year-old joins her at the end of the show for a reality check about how strict the Powers family snacking rules REALLY are. Busted!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Feeding A Family (Breakfast & Lunch) – Episode 151
Earlier episodes of The Mom Hour on feeding a family:
The Picky Eater Problem (Episode 39)
Meal Planning & Grocery Shopping (Episode 23)
A Week of Real-Life Dinners (Episode 72)
Saving Money on Groceries & Household Supplies (Episode 55)
Kids in the Kitchen (Episode 70)

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47 min
May 01, 2018 Feeding A Family (Snacks & Sweets): Episode 154
No one tells you when you become a parent that you’ll spend a significant portion of the rest of your life in conversations about snacks and sweets–but it’s true! Most kids would snack and indulge their sweet-tooths all day long we if we let them, and in this episode of The Mom Hour Meagan and
51 min
April 24, 2018Moving, Remodeling & Other Home Transitions: Episode 153
Moving, remodeling, and home renovations are never easy, but with kids in the mix the difficulty level goes up a notch…or twelve. Meagan is fresh off a cross-town move and Sarah has had several home improvement challenges in the last year. Join us for tips and tactics to minimize stress when your home in transition. Enjoy!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Moving With Kids & Cultivating Community (Episode 56)

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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…