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posted on April 28, 2020

Life Skills We’re Glad Our Kids Have Right Now (And A Few They’re Still Working On): Episode 258

We’ve had lots of time to observe our kids in their natural habitats the last couple months…wherein their “natural habitat” is also OUR HOUSE. Turns out, we’re really glad we’ve passed on some basic life skills to these growing humans, because they’re doing pretty well in a lot of areas. It’s clear, however, that other life skills are still works-in-progress. In Episode 258 Meagan and Sarah take a lighter look at life skills–both the ones our kids have mastered as well as the ones that need improvement.

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posted on January 30, 2020

Embracing Real Life With Moments That Matter

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From August through January, life is action-packed: we’re on the go from back-to-school through the holidays, and we enter the new year with high aspirations. And then, in the face of that long stretch between mid-January and spring break, things get back to normal – really normal. It can be a relief to return to familiar rhythms, but how can we do that without slipping into autopilot and missing out on special moments with our kids?

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posted on January 21, 2020

Family Food Values & What’s Working For Us: Episode 244

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We take the long view when it comes to feeding a family: What kind of food experiences and memories do we want our kids to have? What’s the culture around the dishes we serve and the tone around the table? And what are the core values around food and eating that we strive for in our families? In Episode 244 Meagan and Sarah share some of the “food truths” we aim for in our homes, as well as some specific areas of feeding a family that are working well right now (and a few that could use a 2020 reset).

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posted on October 29, 2019

Celebrating Kids’ Birthdays & Family Culture: Episode 232

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From gift giving to special meals, family gatherings and classroom celebrations, creating special birthday traditions for your kids is a multi-faceted affair. Even if you’re not into big parties, there is still plenty to think about–and to keep you busy when multiple kids have birthdays in the same season, as is the case for Meagan’s family. Join us for a thoughtful look at the family culture around kids’ birthdays in Episode 232 of The Mom Hour.

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posted on October 15, 2019

What’s One More? The Practical Realities of 3+ Kid Families: Episode 230

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From cars to houses to groceries to college, there are some functional elements to growing your family that give a lot of couples pause. We’re not here to convince you one way or the other, but we do have experience to share when it comes to going from two kids to three (and then, in Meagan’s case, to four… and five…). We also acknowledge the emotional and psychological implications of parenting a bigger brood, and we’re here to discuss it all in Episode 230. Join us!

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posted on October 8, 2019

Table Manners & Social Graces: Episode 229

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Teaching manners and social graces is about so much more than pleases and thank-yous; it’s years of modeling and coaching with many shades of gray that bring together regional and cultural differences and expectations, and with a line of sight toward courtesy that’s much bigger than any one dinner party or social faux-pas. Join Meagan and Sarah as we confess the manners our kids are still struggling with, celebrate the areas where things are working well in our families, and take a big picture look at raising courteous humans.

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Life Skills We’re Glad Our Kids Have Right Now (And A Few They’re Still Working On): Episode 258

Embracing Real Life With Moments That Matter

Family Food Values & What’s Working For Us: Episode 244

Celebrating Kids’ Birthdays & Family Culture: Episode 232

What’s One More? The Practical Realities of 3+ Kid Families: Episode 230

Table Manners & Social Graces: Episode 229

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