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July 25, 2017How To Survive (And Even Enjoy) Playing Board Games With Kids: Episode 112
If one more game of Candy Land or Monopoly threatens to send you over sanity’s edge, this is the podcast episode for you. In Episode 112 of The Mom Hour, Meagan and Sarah offer practical tips for making game play as a family tolerable–and even fun.
We talk about including little players who can’t quite keep up, modifying games to minimize hurt feelings, and how to help kids win and lose gracefully as they grow. Plus we share our favorite family games and tips for storing and organizing board games in your home. Join us!
LINKS MENTIONED:
7 Ways To Survive Playing Board Games With Kids (Meagan’s 2013 blog post)
Playful Parenting: An Exciting New Approach to Raising Children That Will Help You Nurture Close Connections, Solve Behavior Problems, and Encourage Confidence (Lawrence Cohen)
Meagan’s new online course: Mothers of Reinvention: Foundations
Phrase Party! (Catchphrase mobile app, available in Apple’s App Store and Google Play)
How to leave an iTunes review (our simple guide)
Episode 110: We Hate Fun, Revisted

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51 min
July 25, 2017 How To Survive (And Even Enjoy) Playing Board Games With Kids: Episode 112
If one more game of Candy Land or Monopoly threatens to send you over sanity’s edge, this is the podcast episode for you. In Episode 112 of The Mom Hour, Meagan and Sarah offer practical tips for making game play as a family tolerable–and even fun. We talk about including little players who can’t quite
58 min
July 18, 2017 More Listener Questions (Vol.8): Episode 111
Samantha wants to start transitioning her one-year-old to a big-kid bed, Jess feels stuck in a pattern of frustrating behavior with her toddler and preschooler, and Tessa shares that her evenings at home with four kids are not the enjoyable family togetherness time that she wants them to be. In Episode 111 of The Mom
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July 11, 2017Listener Questions (Vol.7): Episode 110
Maryanne asks if we’ve ever requested our kid change teachers at school, Danya hopes to find balance between accepting her postpartum body and sticking to a realistic fitness routine, and Janine shares that her safety worries are keeping her from getting out with her little ones. In Episode 110 of The Mom Hour, Meagan and Sarah tackle these three listener questions–listen to see what we have to say!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Like this episode? All our Listener Questions shows can be found here.
Want to send us a question? Record yourself (or write it down) and email your question to [email protected]

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45 min
July 11, 2017 Listener Questions (Vol.7): Episode 110
Maryanne asks if we’ve ever requested our kid change teachers at school, Danya hopes to find balance between accepting her postpartum body and sticking to a realistic fitness routine, and Janine shares that her safety worries are keeping her from getting out with her little ones. In Episode 110 of The Mom Hour, Meagan and
47 min
July 07, 2017Managing Stress and Uncertainty with Divorce Coach Jessica Ashley: Voices 15
Anyone who’s been through a divorce or other major life change knows that stress, uncertainty, and feeling out of control are unavoidable. But you CAN find ways to quiet the chatter in your head, take care of yourself, and take steps toward creating the kind of life you want to live – no matter what circumstances you’re in. In episode 15 of The Mom Hour Voices, Meagan chats with Jessica Ashley, certified divorce coach and founder of Single Mom Nation, about managing stress and getting your feet back on solid ground during uncertain times.

LINKS MENTIONED:
Check out Jessica’s divorce coaching packages at a special rate reserved just for listeners of The Mom Hour!
And if you’re facing a life “reinvention” like changing jobs, pursuing a creative passion, or just trying to make the pieces of your life fit together better, Meagan would love for you to take this survey indicating your interest in a new course she’s putting together.

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50 min
July 07, 2017 Managing Stress and Uncertainty with Divorce Coach Jessica Ashley: Voices 15
Anyone who's been through a divorce or other major life change knows that stress, uncertainty, and feeling out of control are unavoidable. But you CAN find ways to quiet the chatter in your head, take care of yourself, and take steps toward creating the kind of life you want to live - no matter what circumstances you're in. Meagan chats with Jessica Ashley, certified divorce coach and founder of Single Mom Nation, about managing stress and getting your feet back on solid ground during uncertain times.
50 min
July 04, 2017We Hate Fun: Episode 109
What do parades, pretend play, Dr. Seuss books, and playground swings have in common? If you’re a longtime listener, you already know the answer. They’re all things Meagan and Sarah kinda-sorta hate and aren’t ashamed to admit it.
Episode 109 is an encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes to date–the one where we confess to hating fun. You’ll hear an update on how things have changed for us in the fun-hating department and lots of fresh commentary and new laughs on the subject, plus a re-airing of the best parts of the original gripe-session. Join us!
LINKS MENTIONED:
For The Mom Who Hates The Swings, It’s OK To Be A Boring Grownup, and Know Your Strengths – posts of Meagan’s on The Happiest Home
Meagan’s interview with Read Aloud Revival‘s Sarah Mackenzie
Raising joyful readers: It’s a family affair (Sharon Holbrook for The Washington Post)
Sarah’s library uses the Overdrive app for free digital (audio and ebook) downloads – yours may use the same, or something similar!
The Case For Make Believe: Saving Play in a Commercialized World (book by Susan Linn)

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1 hr 5 min
July 04, 2017 We Hate Fun: Episode 109
What do parades, pretend play, Dr. Seuss books, and playground swings have in common? If you’re a longtime listener, you already know the answer. They’re all things Meagan and Sarah kinda-sorta hate and aren’t ashamed to admit it. Episode 109 is an encore presentation of one of our most popular episodes to date–the one where
1 hr 5 min
June 28, 2017Things Kids Can Do By Themselves (If We Just Let Them): Episode 108
Can your preschooler unload the dishwasher? Can your 3rd grader walk the dog on her own? Can your middle schooler remember his sports gear before every practice? Or, maybe a better question: Can ours?
Join Meagan and Sarah in Episode 108 of The Mom Hour for an honest look at how competent our kids are at completing household tasks and being independent out in the world. We confess that it’s so often easier for mom to do everything herself, and offer ideas for increasing your kids’ competence and independence as they grow.
LINKS MENTIONED:
The Gift of Failure, by Jessica Lahey
Chores and Delegation (Episode 15 where we talked about kids and chores)
Delegate Like Downton: A Strategy For Managing Home Helpers (Meagan for The Happiest Home)
Katie’s kimono (this one is sold out but there are others like it–great options from Target)

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1 hr 3 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…