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posted on March 24, 2020

(Very Specific!) Self-Care Strategies For Stressful Seasons: Episode 253

It’s been a week of new reality, new schedules, and new opportunities to get to know ourselves as moms. Along with all the stress and changes brought about by current events, we’ve been thrust into a position of radical self-care, of ensuring we’re able to meet the needs of our families while navigating unprecedented times. Join Meagan and Sarah for a thoughtful—and even funny!—conversation about the specific things we’re doing to manage our time, energy, and moods at home these days.

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posted on March 18, 2020

Healthcare Workers: “Here’s How You Can Show Up For Us Right Now.”

We asked the physicians, nurses, first responders, and other healthcare workers in our community (and their spouses) what life feels like right now, in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. We also asked how others can help them, and what makes them feel most supported. The answers are eye-opening, poignant, and helpful for those of us who may be unsure how we can show up for our friends and neighbors on the front lines.

posted on February 28, 2020

Life & Motherhood After A High-Risk Pregnancy & Premature Birth

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Ashley Schafluetzel is a kindergarten teacher and mom of two who lives outside St. Louis, Missouri. Her daughter, Ella, loves big hair bows and Frozen 2, is a great big sister, and is thriving in first grade. However, Ella’s start in life was anything but typical, and through a high-risk pregnancy, premature birth, and extended NICU stay with multiple complications, Ashley and her husband faced challenges that they never expected would come with parenthood.
In this special bonus episode of The Mom Hour, Ashley shares an honest look back at her pregnancy, birth, NICU days, and early motherhood experience. From how she learned to advocate for herself and her baby, to growing into her role as a mom of a child with special needs, Ashley’s story is part of an important part conversation that we hope you’ll enjoy.

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posted on February 11, 2020

Having “The Talk” About Internet Safety With Kids Little To Grown: Episode 247

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When your kids are tiny, it might feel like you have lots of time before their access to the internet requires you to have “the tech talk” – a conversation about online safety, citizenship, and digital well being. And if having that talk feels overwhelming to you, you’re not alone! Join Meagan and Sarah for a little-to-grown rundown of how we talk about things like online online safety, social sharing and communicating responsibly, digital citizenship and more with our kids–plus specific tips for how to make the conversation accessible and fun for you as a parent, not something to stress over.

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posted on September 3, 2019

Listener Questions (Vol. 21): Episode 224

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A listener wonders if she’s raising a mini-hoarder and we talk about kids who have a hard time parting with their stuff; a mom of elementary-aged kids asks us to talk about after-school grumpiness; a new mom of twins helps us reminisce about infant nap schedules; and a longtime listener asks about mass violence in the media and how we talk to our kids about it. It’s another episode inspired by your parenting challenges, and we’ve got stuff to say–join us!

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posted on August 4, 2019

When You Don’t Know What To Do, Try Connecting

Like all of you, we were saddened to hear about the shootings in El Paso, TX, Dayton, OH, and Gilroy, CA this week. We know that it’s likely some of you were directly affected and we are thinking of you. In lieu of our usual monthly essay, Meagan would like to share these thoughts today.

(Very Specific!) Self-Care Strategies For Stressful Seasons: Episode 253

Healthcare Workers: “Here’s How You Can Show Up For Us Right Now.”

Life & Motherhood After A High-Risk Pregnancy & Premature Birth

Having “The Talk” About Internet Safety With Kids Little To Grown: Episode 247

Listener Questions (Vol. 21): Episode 224

When You Don’t Know What To Do, Try Connecting

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