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posted on July 20, 2021

Coping Tips For The Chronically Annoyed: Episode 322

Annoyed. Irritated. Short-fused. Anyone else feeling low-level grumpy lately? When it’s not an actual crisis, deep exhaustion, crippling overwhelm, or another significantly hard season of motherhood, it can be tricky to identify the reasons behind–and the strategies to help with–a bad mood. But we know one thing for sure: sometimes it helps to vent a bit. In Episode 322 of The Mom Hour, Meagan and Sarah air some very petty gripes about what’s driving us bonkers lately, and then do a little self-reflection about what triggers our annoyance, how our personalities manifest it, and how to reframe it and reset our moods.

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posted on July 9, 2021

Preparing For Disaster (Without Scaring Your Family): Voices 62 With Red Cross VP Jennifer Pipa

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Wildfires, hurricanes, floods and tornadoes; home emergencies, local disasters and national crises. These aren’t things we love to think about, but they do have one thing in common: having a plan and talking about it as a family can bring peace of mind and even save lives. In this month’s Voice interview Sarah chats with Jennifer Pipa, Vice President of Disaster Programs for the Red Cross. With an emphasis on making disaster preparedness practical for busy families, applicable no matter where in the world you live or what risks your natural climate brings, and as un-scary as possible for little kids, Jennifer is full of tips and information to help you up your preparedness this summer.

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posted on May 4, 2021

Why Mother’s Day Is Hard (And How To Make It What You Want This Year): Episode 311

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If you have mixed feelings about Mother’s Day, you’re not alone. For some, it’s a reminder of loss or grief, unmet expectations or missing people we love. For others, the social media buildup and commercialized clichés create expectations that can lead to disappointment. And even for those who don’t completely dread Mother’s Day, it can be hard to articulate what we really want to the ones who want to spoil us. In short: it’s a lot. In this week’s Episode 311, Meagan and Sarah validate why Mother’s Day can be complicated, reflect on our own celebrations during different seasons of life, and offer ideas for how to celebrate in a way that feels right to you this year.

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posted on April 2, 2021

Finding Purpose & Belonging After Healing From Trauma: Voices 59 With Sarah Jakes Roberts

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Imagine being 13, the daughter of an influential megachurch pastor…and pregnant. That’s how Sarah Jakes Roberts began her journey to motherhood – and she grappled with feelings of shame and questions surrounding her self-worth while wondering if she could ever afford to “dream big” again. Today, Sarah is a happily married mom of six kids, a pastor and sought-after speaker, and five-time book author. In today’s Voices episode, Sarah tells Meagan about her journey from scared teen mom to mentor and leader, why she encourages moms to seek “soul care” as well as self-care, and how to dig deep to work toward purpose in your life.

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posted on February 26, 2021

This Is Solo Parenthood: Survival Tips For Solo Parenting’s Tough Moments

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Whether it’s for a weekend, a season, or a decade, parenting on your own introduces challenges and complications at every turn. Expanding on the conversation we began last week, today’s episode–part two in our this is solo parenthood. series–dives into practical tips from seasoned moms on how to survive solo parenting’s tougher moments. From bedtimes to me-time, routine changes to feelings of loneliness, Meagan and Sarah share some been-there-done-that tips from our own seasons of parenting solo, as well as tap into the wisdom of The Mom Hour community.

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posted on February 19, 2021

This Is Solo Parenthood: Four Moms Get Real About Parenting On Their Own

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From divorce to deployment, from single parenthood by choice to splitting shifts and making it work, every solo parenting experience comes with its own challenges. In today’s episode–Part One in our #ThisIsSoloParenthood series–you’ll hear from four moms who do the majority (or all) of the work of parenting on their own. Each shares honestly about both loneliness and joy, feeling alone and finding support, and what they’ve learned about themselves by parenting solo.

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Coping Tips For The Chronically Annoyed: Episode 322

Preparing For Disaster (Without Scaring Your Family): Voices 62 With Red Cross VP Jennifer Pipa

Why Mother’s Day Is Hard (And How To Make It What You Want This Year): Episode 311

Finding Purpose & Belonging After Healing From Trauma: Voices 59 With Sarah Jakes Roberts

This Is Solo Parenthood: Survival Tips For Solo Parenting’s Tough Moments

This Is Solo Parenthood: Four Moms Get Real About Parenting On Their Own

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