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May 02, 2017 It’s All Gonna Be OK (And Other Truths Moms Need To Hear): Episode 100
Sometimes the words we need to hear most are the simplest, the most obvious, and even a little cliché: this too shall pass, all kids are different, there is no one right way. In a very special (at one point even teary!) Episode 100 of The Mom Hour, Meagan and Sarah offer some of their
48 min
April 28, 2017Talking Sex Ed, Puberty, & Growing Up with Nora Gelperin: Voices 12
Does the phrase ‘sex ed’ conjure up super awkward memories of the low-production-value videos you had to watch with your 5th grade classmates? If so, we’ve got great news for you. When it comes time to talk about puberty, growing up, and relationships with your kids, there’s a much better way.
In this episode of our Mom Hour Voices, Meagan and Sarah talk with Nora Gelperin, Director of Sexuality Education and Training at Advocates for Youth. Nora’s calm, confident, and easy approach to talking about tough subjects with kids of all ages put our minds at ease, and even made us eager to open up dialogue with our kids. Take a listen!
About Nora Gelperin
Nora Gelperin is the Director of Sexuality Education and Training at Advocates for Youth. She has more than twenty years of experience providing sexuality education to youth and professional development to school health and education professionals. Prior to joining Advocates she was the Director of Training at Answer where she founded the Training Institute in Sexual Health Education (TISHE) and Answer’s online professional development workshops. Nora holds a Masters in School Health Education from Temple University and has been named a 2014 Fellow of the American School Health Association.
LINKS MENTIONED:
AMAZE.org
AMAZE Parents Facebook page
AMAZE.org on YouTube
Books by Robie Harris: It’s Not the Stork, It’s So Amazing, and It’s Perfectly Normal
But How’d I Get in There in the First Place? By Deborah Roffman (recommended for young kids)
Todd Parr’s The Family Book (for toddlers)
Al Vernacchio’s For Goodness Sex (for parents of teens)

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April 28, 2017 Talking Sex Ed, Puberty, & Growing Up with Nora Gelperin: Voices 12
Does the phrase ‘sex ed’ conjure up super awkward memories of the low-production-value videos you had to watch with your 5th grade classmates? If so, we’ve got great news for you. When it comes time to talk about puberty, growing up, and relationships with your kids, there’s a much better way. In this episode of our
40 min
April 25, 2017Body Confidence As A Mom: Episode 99
Popular media tells us we’re supposed to love our bodies (and then gives us 19 Ways To Bounce Back After Baby), but coming to terms with the changes that childbirth, breastfeeding, and plain ol’ aging bring to our bodies is complicated and sometimes really hard. Join Meagan and Sarah for a frank discussion about body confidence as a mom (including feeling not-so-confident and being okay with that) in Episode 99 of The Mom Hour
LINKS MENTIONED:
Our tips came from this post Meagan wrote for The Happiest Home: A Mom’s Guide To Getting Naked (And Feeling Good About It)
4th Trimester Bodies Project
Meagan loves the Soma Bralette Lace Plunge (don’t forget to get your 20% off voucher before purchasing!)
Sarah loves the Vanishing Back Wireless Bra (don’t forget to get your 20% off voucher before purchasing!)
Sarah and Katie discussed the Playtex Diaper Genie and the Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail
Katie’s recipe for hazelnut milk / chia seed pudding: mix 1/4 cup chia seeds and 2 cups of hazelnut milk; whisk together well; let chill for at least 8 hours

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April 25, 2017 Body Confidence As A Mom: Episode 99
Popular media tells us we’re supposed to love our bodies (and then gives us 19 Ways To Bounce Back After Baby), but coming to terms with the changes that childbirth, breastfeeding, and plain ol’ aging bring to our bodies is complicated and sometimes really hard. Join Meagan and Sarah for a frank discussion about body
52 min
April 17, 2017Spring Cleaning & Entertaining Tips: Episode 98
Does anybody really do a deep spring clean anymore? And what is it about the warmer weather that makes us want to open our doors–literally!–and have a few people over? In the latest in our More-Than-Mom Hour series we talk all about spring cleaning, spring home updates, and tips for casual entertaining. Join u
LINKS MENTIONED:
Mother’s Day Challenge! Send your letters to: 26895 Aliso Creek Road, Suite B-174 / Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
The zone-by-zone deep cleaning challenge Meagan wrote up on The Happiest Home
California’s wildflower ‘super bloom’ is so massive you can see it from space (The Washington Post)
Sarah’s favorite wine writer pens: Wine Glass Writer Metallic Color 3-Pack (Amazon)
Meagan’s favorite traffic sign: Step2 Kid Alert Visual Warning Signal – 32-Inch Caution Go Slow Children At Play Signage (Amazon)
Hosting A Gathering? How To Help Young Children Feel Included (Sarah’s post for The Happiest Home)

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51 min
April 17, 2017 Spring Cleaning & Entertaining Tips: Episode 98
Does anybody really do a deep spring clean anymore? And what is it about the warmer weather that makes us want to open our doors–literally!–and have a few people over? In the latest in our More-Than-Mom Hour series we talk all about spring cleaning, spring home updates, and tips for casual entertaining. Join us! Featured
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April 14, 2017Financial Planning for Families with Jason Silverberg: Voices 11
Longterm financial planning can seem like a lofty goal when you’re faced with the immediate needs of a growing family: paying for childcare, putting food on the table, and maybe even springing for a date night once in a while. Thinking about retirement and college tuition is something grownups do, right? Not overwhelmed new parents?
Not so, says Jason Silverberg, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®, Vice President of Financial Planning for Financial Advantage Associates and our guest in this month’s special bonus interview episode. Jason is a father of two and author of several books who specializes in young families, new parents, and single moms. Join Jason and Sarah for a conversation about spending, saving, and thinking long-term, even when you’re in the early years of family life.
LINKS MENTIONED:
Picking Up The Pieces: A Divorcee’s Guide to Financial Freedom (free download!)
…And Baby Makes Three: A New Parent’s Guide to Financial Planning (free download!)
The Financial Planning Puzzle: Fitting Your Pieces Together to Create Financial Freedom (Jason’s new book, via Amazon)
Mint.com and eMoney Advisor

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41 min
April 14, 2017 Financial Planning for Families with Jason Silverberg: Voices 11
Longterm financial planning can seem like a lofty goal when you're faced with the immediate needs of a growing family: paying for childcare, putting food on the table, and maybe even springing for a date night once in a while. Thinking about retirement and college tuition is something grownups do, right? Not overwhelmed new parents?
41 min
April 10, 2017Minivans, Mom-Mobiles, and Grownup Cars: Episode 97
Meagan’s kids are getting older and car seats and boosters are a thing of the past. Sarah is still the thick of it with three young kids and lots of driving around town. Can you guess which of us a drives a brand new, “murdered out” crossover SUV and which of us is rocking a filthy, cluttered minivan? We had fun in Episode 97 talking all about our cars — what we drive, how clean is “clean enough” for us, and what we’ve learned over the years about keeping the car relatively organized and functional as it relates to family life. Join us!
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