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posted on August 30, 2016

What We’re Reading, Wearing & Listening To: Episode 66



If you’re a longtime listener, you know that Meagan and Sarah like to occasionally set aside issues of parenting and family life and talk about all the other things making them happy: books, movies, podcasts, style, food, and creative pursuits. In this week’s show we kick off a new semi-regular series where we do just that. We’re calling it The More-Than-Mom Hour!

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posted on August 23, 2016

Listener Questions (Vol.3): Episode 65



First we hear from Becky, whose son is going through a tough phase of fears and anxieties that are dominating the household mood and her energy. Then we tackle Claire’s sticky situation involving wild kids, a restaurant, and a big family reunion. Finally, we help new mom Amanda think through her decision to co-sleep.

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posted on August 17, 2016

Talking to Kids About Tragic Events: Voices 04



When tragedy strikes and our news feeds fill with heartbreak and outrage, it’s hard enough to manage our own feelings of sadness and worry, let alone find ways to talk to kids about what’s happening andĀ help them understand what they heard on the playground or saw on the screen.

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posted on August 16, 2016

The Nitty-Gritty of Keeping a Clean-Enough House: Episode 64



Are your floors dirty? So are ours, most likely. While you sweep, vacuum or mop, why not pop your earbuds in and listen to Meagan and Sarah talk about keeping a clean-enough house in Episode 64 of The Mom Hour!

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posted on August 9, 2016

What To Expect From The Middle School Years: Episode 63



After last week’s episode all about starting school we heard from listeners who wanted some insight into the middle school years. Since Sarah’s kids aren’t quite there yet, she puts Meagan in the spotlight in this week’s show, asking about everything fromĀ academic expectations to awkward physical changes. As always, we’re judgement-free and totally honest. Join us!

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posted on August 1, 2016

Things We Shouldn’t Have Freaked Out About (Starting School Edition): Episode 62



When it’s your kid starting preschool or kindergarten for the first time, every detail seems mission-critical. But having sent our kids off to new classrooms year after year for quite a while now, we’re here to tell you: It’ll all be OK.

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