Podcasts by The Mom Hour

A Conversation About Miscarriage from 2023-10-20T07:00

October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Today Emily, Joanne and Lisa come together in conversation about their personal experiences with miscarriage in an effort to help m...

When Will This Get Easier?: Episode 435 from 2023-10-17T07:00

People tell me ‘oh, you’re in it’ or ‘don’t worry, it gets better,’ but as a mom of a two-year-old and a six-month-old, I’m like: ‘Okay, but…WHEN? When does that actually happen?”

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Chores&Household Responsibilities: Episode 434 from 2023-10-10T07:00

Getting kids to do chores, pick up after themselves, and help around the house is not for the faint of heart. Meagan and Sarah are decades into parenting and can still settle ...

House Rules For Halloween [Classic Replay]: Episode 433 from 2023-10-03T07:00

Candy. Late bedtimes. Costumes. Halloween is a holiday that can easily throw kids’ schedules and moms’ sanity way off. Today’s episode is full of practical halloween parenting tips, including ho...

Kitchen Gadgets&Gear, Part 2: Episode 432 from 2023-09-26T07:00

As busy moms and business owners we’re often on the go – and, cliché as it is, almost always with a beverage in hand! In part two of our conversation about kitchen gadgets and gear, Meagan and S...

Kitchen Gadgets&Gear, Part 1: Episode 431 from 2023-09-19T07:00

Kids are back in school and we’re back in our kitchens with a bit more pep in our steps – so let’s chat about gadets and gear! Join Meagan and Sarah today to hear about the Porch Microwave, the ...

New Partners, Step-Parents&Big Transitions In Family Structure: Episode 430 from 2023-09-12T07:00

Big transitions in family structure are never easy. When it comes to blending families, introducing a new romantic partner as a single parent, or stepping into step-parenting, there’s so much to...

The Beauty Of A Soft Start: Episode 429 from 2023-09-05T07:00

Are you a “Today’s The Day!” type, or do you prefer to ease gently into a new adventure, challenge, or season? Whether you get excited to dive into a slew of new initiatives with the turning ove...

Rest-Of-Summer Recap&Fall Aspirations: Episode 428 from 2023-08-29T07:00

Meagan and Sarah had fun-filled travel in August before saying goodbye to summer. The Powers family traveled to the East Coast for a week of multigenerational state-hopping served with a side of...

Beyond The Mom Bun (Talking About Our Hair!): Episode 427 from 2023-08-22T07:00

Sarah stopped dyeing her hair and growing out her natural grays last fall – almost a year ago – and Meagan is contemplating a new style! Today Meagan asks Sarah ALL the gray grow-out questions t...

MORE Back-To-School Listener Questions&Our Advice: Episode 426 from 2023-08-15T07:00

Lizzie will have all three kids in full-time school for the first time and wonders how her identity as a stay-at-home mom will shift. Shelby, mom of three, is sending her oldest to kindergarten ...

Back-To-School Listener Questions&Our Advice: Episode 425 from 2023-08-08T07:00

Stephanie worries she didn’t “do enough” for her children this summer by way of plans, vacations, and educational activities. Sara asks if we have rituals for ourSELVES to mark the back-to-schoo...

Summer So Far (&More To Come!): Episode 424 from 2023-08-01T07:00

We’re Baaaack! It’s been about a month since you’ve heard from present-day Meagan and Sarah and we have lots to share. Find out where we’ve traveled this summer (so far), how Sarah has done some...

It Gets Easier, Mostly [Katherine&Lisa Respond To Ep100] from 2023-07-28T07:00

News flash: even if it looks like other parents have all their you-know-what together when you feel like you don’t, that’s almost never the case. We’re all flying blind most of the time – and be...

It's All Gonna Be OK (And Other Truths Moms Need To Hear) [Classic Replay] from 2023-07-25T07:00

Sometimes, you just need to hear that it’s all going to be OK. That you’re not alone. That what you’re doing matters. In this classic replay of Episode 100 from 2017, Meagan and Sarah offer some...

Real-Life Routines For Better Sleep [Emily&Kia Respond To Ep87] from 2023-07-21T08:00

Taking walks, eating healthy and staying hydrated are just a few small things that can help save your sanity while coping with sleep deprivation. And while it sounds simple, it’s easier said tha...

Coping With Sleep Deprivation [Classic Replay] from 2023-07-18T04:00

Not sleeping? You’re not alone. In today’s replay of 2017’s classic episode on sleep deprivation, Meagan and Sarah offer helpful tips for making it through the day when your nights are long and,...

Making Quality Time Actually Happen [Joanna&Joanne Respond To Ep86] from 2023-07-14T07:00

When they’re tiny, babies and toddlers need us so much that “spending time” together is mostly about fulfilling their needs. But as kids get older and more independent, how do we prioritize time...

How (And Why) To Spend One-On-One Time With Your Kids [Classic Replay] from 2023-07-11T07:00

If the idea of “special time” feels impossible, impractical, and a little bit guilt-laden, you’re not alone. Spending one-on-one time with your kids is both valuable AND wildly difficult, and as...

Kids&Clutter [Jayme&Jennifer Respond To Ep35] from 2023-07-07T07:00

The school art is coming in from every direction. The hand-me-down clothing complicates wardrobe systems. And the overwhelming gift-giving throws toy organization out of whack. In today’s episod...

Stuff, Junk&Things [Classic Replay] from 2023-07-04T07:00

Goody bag treasures, generous grandparent gifts in every shade of plastic, and inexplicably precious (to someone) “junk” – it’s the stuff of motherhood! In this replay of Episode 35, Meagan and ...

Oh Hi, July! from 2023-07-01T08:00

July on The Mom Hour will look a bit different – and we’re excited to tell you about it. Meagan and Sarah pop in to share what’s ahead this month. Join us!

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Dr. Ken Ginsburg On Why Teens Need Their Parents More Than Ever from 2023-06-30T07:00

When it comes to teenagers, how much do WE (as parents) matter? According to guest, parents matter A LOT (just maybe not in the way we might think). In this special bonus interview, Meagan talks...

On "Taking A Break" As A Mom (And Human!): Episode 423 from 2023-06-27T07:00

Taking a break” sounds simple, but for many moms (and people) it just isn’t. Who steps in to relieve mom when she needs a break from being everybody’s go-to? Is all the prep and planning needed ...

More Than Mom: Home Design Quirks from 2023-06-25T08:00

As Meagan settles into her newlywed home in a house her husband designed and built for himself, questions abound. And on the West Coast, Sarah is still perplexed by some of her home’s original d...

House Rules For Summer: Episode 422 from 2023-06-20T04:00

From when and where popsicles may be eaten to what chores must be done before screen time, summer gives many of us a near-blank slate on which to write some new house rules. Join Meagan and Sara...

Dr. Lisa Damour On Supporting Teens Through Big Emotions from 2023-06-16T04:00

It’s no secret that teenagers have BIG feelings. And it can be tricky navigating this stage of parenting without taking on their emotions as our own OR downplaying them so that we feel more comf...

Weddings...With Children! : Episode 421 from 2023-06-13T04:00

While darling flower girls and wee ring bearers are undeniably cute, parenting kids who are part of a wedding ceremony can be stressful. Even when kids are merely AT a wedding (versus IN it), al...

More Than Mom: Weddings from 2023-06-11T04:00

Meagan got married! On a raft! Today we talk all about it (and more)! Meagan shares the details of her Memorial Day wedding in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, including how Sarah came to the re...

A Mom Around Town (The Errands Episode!): Episode 420 from 2023-06-06T04:00

Come run errands with Meagan and Sarah! Errands are an essential part of mom-life–but the running of them looks very different depending on where you live and your season of life. Today we chat ...

Constantly Connected (The Joys&Challenges Of Parenting In The Smartphone Era): Voices 83 from 2023-06-02T04:00

Being a mom in 2023 means having a device connecting you to the world, wherever you go. It isn’t all bad or all good – but it does impact our parenting lives at every turn. Join Kia and Jayme, m...

Pomp, Circumstance, And Motherhood: Episode 419 from 2023-05-30T05:00

Processionals, promotions, caps, gowns, and more! Today Meagan and Sarah dig into graduations of all kinds from our perspective as moms in the audience experiencing all the feels. We have some s...

Mourning The End Of The Baby-Having Years: Episode 418 from 2023-05-23T04:00

“Done having babies” and “Sad about the end of the little years” are two completely different mom-emotions, as Meagan and Sarah get into today, with the help of a thoughtful listener question. W...

Listener Questions&Our Advice: Episode 417 from 2023-05-16T04:00

A parent of three is exhausted by dinnertime sillies and wants help steering conversation at the family table. A stay-at-home mom asks what to do when her child says, “don’t tell dad I got in tr...

More Than Mom: This Or That? from 2023-05-14T05:00

Happy Mother’s Day! Meagan thought it would be fun to surprise Sarah with an episode full of lightning-round-style “this or that” questions and “would you rather” head-scratchers. Join us for lo...

Field Trips, Little To Teen: Episode 416 from 2023-05-09T08:00

Meagan spent a soggy day helping eighth grade science students release salmon into a creek, and it inspired this conversation all about kids and field trips. From tiny toddlers at the fire stati...

Traveling As Business Besties (Meagan&Sarah From Dallas Together!) from 2023-05-07T08:00

SURPRISE! Popping in with a bonus episode we recorded together in real life (and, in the same bed!) on a recent trip to Dallas. Get a feel for what Meagan and Sarah are like on the road together...

Tips For Traveling With Teens (Meagan’s Florida Family Vacation) from 2023-05-05T08:00

From surfing lessons and sunset cruises, to training dolphins and learning about space…Meagan and her two teens, Clara and Owen, packed in so many unforgettable experiences during their Spring B...

Feel-Good Foods&Feeding Ourselves Well: Episode 415 from 2023-05-02T08:00

With warming weather, meals, snacks and cravings shift too. Today Meagan and Sarah unpack what it means to us to feed ourselves well as moms, from taking time to assemble a sandwich to paying at...

More Than Mom: Special Man Friend Gets Promoted! from 2023-04-30T08:00

Meagan has big news. Sarah has alllll the questions. Join us for a fun dive into all the plans and details!

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Tips For Traveling With Small Kids (Catie’s Florida Family Vacation) from 2023-04-28T08:00

Deciding where to go on a family vacation with littles can be overwhelming. How will the kids adjust to all the changes? Will the adults enjoy their time, too? In this special episode of The Mom...

Teen Parents, Parenting Teens (Young Motherhood, Raising Teen Girls&More!): Episode 414 from 2023-04-25T08:00

Becoming a mom as a teen or young adult years comes with unique challenges (and also some sweet memories!). In today’s episode, Meagan and regular contributor Kia compare our personal experience...

House Rules For Tidying Up: Episode 413 from 2023-04-18T08:00

From music and timers to one-touch rules and baskets for EVERYTHING, moms are beyond creative when it comes to getting kids to help clean up. In the latest episode in our House Rules series, Mea...

More Than Mom: Spring Decor&Home Pick-Me-Ups from 2023-04-16T08:00

Spring brings with it pretty flowers, warm sunshine and fresh scents…and also bugs, rain and mud. In today’s More Than Mom, Meagan and Sarah get in the mood for spring by comparing how our diffe...

Do This Now; Enjoy Summer Later (Part Two): Episode 412 from 2023-04-11T08:00

Want to get ahead before the May madness sets in? Do these things now and set yourself up for a less stressful summer! In Episode 412 Meagan and Sarah return for the second in a two-part series ...

Do This Now; Enjoy Summer Later (Part One): Episode 411 from 2023-04-04T08:00

Summer has a funny way of sneaking up on us. Whether you’re a plan-it-all-out mom or a go-with-the-flow mama, there are things you can do now to set your summer up for more joy and less stress. ...

Disney Planning / Disney Parenting: Episode 410 from 2023-03-28T05:00

Taking kids to Disney should be a magical experience, right? From meeting Mickey to flying on Dumbo, memory-making abounds. But LOTS of planning and strategizing goes into all that magic, and LO...

More Than Mom: Jewelry! from 2023-03-26T08:00

Let’s go deep on the fluffiest of topics: personal adornment. In today’s More Than Mom episode, Meagan and Sarah share our approaches to everyday jewelry, special gifts and heirloom pieces, jewe...

Am I Alone? Will I Be Okay? Am I Enough?: Episode 409 from 2023-03-21T08:00

It’s our Podcastaversary (yep, we just made up a new word)! Today we are celebrating eight years of The Mom Hour by reflecting on some of your most-asked questions over the years. Beyond recurri...

"Fun" For The Whole Family: Episode 408 from 2023-03-14T08:00

Bowling. Bonfires. The mall (no, really.) And board games (maybe?). What’s fun for our families right now looks quite different than it did years ago, so today Meagan and Sarah revisit an oft-di...

More Than Mom: Romanticizing The Hard Stuff from 2023-03-12T08:00

It isn’t always easy to appreciate the mundane tasks of our daily lives, or to see the glass half-full when something goes awry. Inspired by yet another social media trend that had us scratching...

What Moms Worry About: Episode 407 from 2023-03-07T09:00

Worrying as a mom is a universal experience (and, spoiler alert: it never REALLY goes away). Today Meagan and Sarah look back over the years on the worries that surface most often in our communi...

Life Of A Writer Mom: Episode 406 from 2023-02-28T09:00

Pitching, submitting, and financial uncertainty: the writerly life isn’t easy before kids come into the mix, but as a writer-mom it’s even trickier. In today’s episode, Meagan chats with contrib...

More Than Mom: Dream Businesses from 2023-02-26T09:00

Do you ever find yourself dreaming of a creative outlet or pursuit outside of your day-to-day life? Maybe you've thought about becoming an artist, opening a coffee shop, or even starting your ow...

Motherhood Mission Statements: Episode 405 from 2023-02-21T09:00

Do you have "mom mission statements"? Pillars or values that guide your parenting and ground your confidence when its shaken? We didn't - but now we do! In Episode 405 Meagan and Sarah offer up ...

Kids, Crushes&Romance: Episode 404 from 2023-02-14T09:00

UR Cute. Be Mine. XOXO. Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone (and happy birthday to Sarah)! No better day than today to talk all things kids, crushes, and budding romance. Join us as we discuss paren...

More Than Mom: Body Image In Motherhood&Midlife from 2023-02-12T09:00

Accepting and embracing the body changes that come with motherhood and midlife isn’t easy – and it’s a challenge that listeners write to us about a lot. While the conversation is (and must!) be ...

Snacks Or Ingredients? What's Inside Our Pantries: Episode 403 from 2023-02-07T09:00

A peek into pantry cupboards reveals a lot about how a family lives and the season of life they’re in. Today Meagan and Sarah open our own pantry doors and chat about what we see: from dry goods...

Getting Rid Of Stuff: Episode 402 from 2023-01-31T09:00

Big black trash bag energy is in full effect over here! In this episode Sarah is joined by contributor Joanna Martin for a conversation about how, why and what we are getting rid of this January...

Why Kids Need Solitude (And How To Help Them Get It): Episode 401 from 2023-01-24T09:00

Does solitude come naturally to your kids, or are moments of solo play far and few between? Meagan and Sarah read some research recently that challenged us to think about the importance of alone...

More Than Mom: 8 Calendar Planning Lessons We've Learned from 2023-01-22T09:00

With all the day-to-day planning required to run a household, it’s easy to put longterm planning on the back burner. Today Meagan and Sarah share lessons we’ve learned (or are still learning) th...

Big Kid Birthdays&Milestone Celebrations: Episode 400 from 2023-01-17T09:00

C-e-l-e-b-r-a-t-e good times, come on! Today’s episode is number 400! We can’t think of a better way to celebrate hitting a big podcast milestone than talking about how we honor birthdays and mi...

Our Favorite Resources For An Inspired January: Episode 399 from 2023-01-10T09:00

New year, new you…or, maybe just a bit of new energy? Every January we are bombarded with content about goal setting, resolutions, simplifying things and planning out our calendar in detail for ...

The Laundry Awards! Episode 398 from 2023-01-03T09:00

Laundry is is a constant: it’s truly with us every day, week, and month of the year. In this first episode of 2023, Meagan and Sarah focus in on the laundry systems and strategies that are worki...

Cozy Winter Style Inspiration: Episode 397 from 2022-12-27T09:00

As work-from-home moms, we’re perpetually seeking comfort and warmth during the winter months – stopping JUST SHY of living in pajamas 24/7. If your cozy winter wardrobe needs an update or you’r...

Business Behind-The-Scenes&State Of The Podcast Chat: Episode 396 from 2022-12-20T09:00

Running a full-time independent podcast company keeps us busy – so busy that we don’t often pause to let listeners in to how it all works! As we approach the end of 2022, Meagan and Sarah share ...

Listener Questions, Holiday Edition (Vol.4): Episode 395 from 2022-12-13T09:00

You’ve got holiday parenting questions, and Meagan and Sarah have answers. In this very merry Listener Questions episode, we tackle things like how to make the magic happen for your littles whil...

A Charcuterie Of Holiday Emotions from 2022-12-11T09:00

Got resentment? Managing anxiety? Filled with hope? You’re not alone. The holidays provide a colorful snack platter of emotions – many of which we experience within a single day (or even moment!...

Our Best Holiday Budgeting Tips: Episode 394 from 2022-12-06T09:00

Planning a festive, event-filled holiday season but worried about having the budget to make it all come together? Meagan and mom-of-four (and regular contributor) Lisa Payne join forces in today...

Honoring Cultural&Faith Traditions At The Holidays: Voices 82 from 2022-12-02T09:00

“Mom, is Santa Jesus’s grandpa?” If you’ve found yourself in the (somehow surprising?) position of Adult In Charge Of The Holidays, you too might be on the receiving end of kids’ questions about...

House Rules For Gifting&Giving: Episode 393 from 2022-11-29T09:00

Planning, shopping, wrapping…Oh My! Today we’re featuring YOUR genius House Rules for gifting and giving this holiday season. We chat creative ways for extending the fun on the big...

Getting Along (Siblings, Cousins, Friends&More): Episode 392 from 2022-11-22T09:00

Can’t we all just get along? (Or maybe, more accurately: Can ANYONE, EVER, just get along?) From playground drama to cousin power dynamics, sibling bickering to neighborly awkwardness, there’s n...

Greed, Gratitude&The Gimmies: Episode 391 from 2022-11-15T09:00

The toy catalogs have arrived and the lists are being made! It’s normal for kids to wish and want all season long, and it’s ALSO normal for all those “gimmies” to get on parents’ nerves (or make...

More Than Mom: Are We Basic? from 2022-11-13T09:00

Trader Joe’s. Yoga. Book Club. Cute boots and crunchy leaves. Today Meagan and Sarah just want to know: “Are we basic?” Join us for a fun More Than Mom episode with deep thoughts on this totally...

Nurturing Grandparent-Grandkid Relationships: Episode 390 from 2022-11-08T09:00

Being sandwiched between the littles and the grandparents who love them isn’t always easy – and there’s no one right way to do it! Today we’re tapping into the tips, advice and wisdom of our com...

Mom-Life On A Homestead: Voices 81 With Kendra Martin from 2022-11-04T08:00

If you’ve been listening to this podcast for any length of time you know that Meagan’s harbored some serious homesteader fantasies since her early 20s. Nearly 25 years after Meagan’s oldest was ...

OMG We’re Sick AGAIN?!: Episode 389 from 2022-11-01T08:00

Million dollar sick-kid question: “are they going to school today, or not?”! After two fall seasons impacted by pandemic schooling in all kinds of ways, Fall 2022 appears to be The One Where The...

More Than Mom: Partners&Personalities from 2022-10-30T08:00

It’s no secret that Meagan and Sarah can both get pretty into personality tests, particularly the Enneagram. In this fun More Than Mom we have an in-depth conversation about personalities in gen...

Holiday Hills To Die On (And How To Let Go A Little): Episode 388 from 2022-10-25T08:00

From Halloween through New Year’s we’re given opportunities to create new traditions and fulfill holiday wishes – sometimes of our own design and, increasingly as kids get older, sometimes at ou...

Sleep Challenges, (Mostly) SOLVED: Episode 387 from 2022-10-18T08:00

From bedtime fears to big kid bed transitions, nightwaking big kids and second thoughts about co-sleeping, we’ve covered a lot of sleep challenges over the years. Today we’re bringing together s...

More Than Mom: 2022 Goals&Intentions (What We Said, How It Went&Where Life Surprised Us) from 2022-10-16T08:00

While there’s a lot of value in setting goals and intentions at the start of a new year (and in revisiting and tracking progress throughout the year), sometimes the intentions we set months ago ...

What REALLY Matters In Parenting? Episode 386 from 2022-10-11T08:00

When an article or study claims that a certain parenting approach is “best” or is “matters most,” how does that make you feel as a mom? Meagan and Sarah have thoughts, starting with this: assumi...

Going Big Vs. Keeping It Simple At Halloween: Voices 80 With Joanna Martin&Diane Boden from 2022-10-07T08:00

Whether you love everything about Halloween or mildly dread some of the excess (sugar, stuff, events, oh my!), today’s episode is meant to give you permission to find the traditions and celebrat...

A Week Of Real-Life Lunch Packing: Episode 385 from 2022-10-04T08:00

Now that school routines are underway, we’re going deep into the details of lunch packing – with the help of our team! In Episode 385 Meagan and Sarah call on the experience, perspective and rea...

Dealing With Insecurity As A Mom: Episode 384 from 2022-09-27T08:00

Oh, you bought THAT carseat? Your third grader has a cell phone? Wow, you really give your kids freedom! No moms we know are immune from feeling judged, or criticized, or called out by comments ...

More Than Mom: Tiny Habits For Making The Most Of Your Fall Mom Mojo from 2022-09-25T08:00

Have you found some renewed energy now that the season is changing and the kids are back in school? Now is the perfect time to start some tiny habits to make the most of that fall mojo! Today, M...

Talking To Kids About Money: Episode 383 from 2022-09-20T08:00

Teaching kids life skills around money isn’t as straightforward as, say, teaching them how to order a pizza or do a load laundry. Not only are there different ways to approach each topic – from ...

Separation Without (Quite So Much) Anxiety: Episode 382 from 2022-09-13T08:00

Separation anxiety – but make it for moms! Today we’re talking about the feelings and experiences that come up when we’re separated from our children, whether it’s for a couple of hours or many ...

More Than Mom: Books Talk! (What&How We’re Reading Lately) from 2022-09-11T08:00

It’s been a while since we talked about books and reading! These days Meagan identifies as a total bookworm and Sarah as more of a modest reader in terms of quantity – during other seasons of li...

What’s In Our Fridge&Freezer Right Now: Episode 381 from 2022-09-06T08:00

Is your fridge neat and tidy inside with organized compartments, or is it more like a game of Tetris? Taking a peek into someone’s fridge can tell a lot about the season of life they’re in, and ...

Seasonally-Inspired Homemaking&Parenting: Voices 79 With Katherine DeVries from 2022-09-02T08:00

Fall is just around the corner and while some of us look to classic markers like crisp air, sweatshirts and chili, others – especially those in warm-weather climates – have to work a bit harder ...

House Rules For After School: Episode 380 from 2022-08-30T08:00

Empty your lunch box! Wash your hands! No screens before homework! What non-negotiable rule do you enforce when the kids walk through the door after school gets out? In our latest “House Rules” ...

Lessons In Motherhood From Chickens&Kittens: Episode 379 from 2022-08-23T08:00

While we WILL be talking all about motherhood today, we WON’T be talking about mothering any humans. In this one-of-a-kind episode, Meagan and Sarah talk motherhood through the lens of cari...

More Than Mom: Empties! (Products We Love So Much We Want More…) from 2022-08-21T08:00

Got any empties? You know the ones–those products that you use down to the VERY last drop. In this super fun More than Mom, Meagan and Sarah share products that we simply can’t stop adding to ou...

Annual Late Summer Grab Bag Chat: Episode 378 from 2022-08-16T08:00

You’re invited to our accidentally-annual-grab-bag chat! In today’s episode, Meagan and Sarah have a good-old fashioned girl chat to catch up on all the things. We share our late summer moods (o...

Glad I Did / Wish I’d Done: Back To School: Episode 377 from 2022-08-09T08:00

The back to school season brings that sense of routine that some of us crave–but it can also bring on a whole lot of anxiety (getting the right supplies, attending all the events, filling out p...

First Phones&Digital Responsibility: Voices 78 with Catherine Pearlman from 2022-08-05T08:00

When to get kids their first cell phone brings up all kinds of questions: How do you know when your child is ready? How to talk to kids about safety? How to help kids develop a healthy relations...

College Plans&Family Culture (Hopes, Dreams, Memories&More): Episode 376 from 2022-08-02T08:00

College decision-making is influenced by so many things–parents, peers, teachers, family members, your larger community and more. And as with everything else: all families approach this differen...

Listener Questions (Vol. 41): Episode 375 from 2022-07-26T08:00

What are Meagan and Sarah’s best tips for getting kids started with their first phone? And with a new school year right around the corner, a mom asks how to prepare her child for the first day o...

Listener Questions (Vol. 40): Episode 374 from 2022-07-19T08:00

What’s a mom to do when one kid feels left out of outings his younger sibling gets to do while he’s at school? A listener about to move to a new city for just one year wants tips for finding mom...

More Than Mom: Advice (Giving It, Getting It&More) from 2022-07-17T08:00

Today we’re talking about advice: asking for it, giving it, and consuming it in general. Things have come a looong way since the days of Dear Abby (we’re looking at you, Facebook crowdsourcing!)...

Self-Improvement&Self-Acceptance In Motherhood: Episode 373 from 2022-07-12T08:00

We get dueling messages from our culture: On the one hand, come as you are! Accept yourself fully, imperfections and all. On the other hand, you deserve better! Here’s what to do (and buy) to sl...

What’s New In Baby Gear&Baby Shower Registries: Voices 77 with Kia Hammond and Katherine DeVries from 2022-07-08T08:00

Meagan’s first baby shower was – wait for it – twenty-five years ago this summer. To bring her up to speed on how things are done nowadays and what’s new in baby gear, gifting, and registries, M...

Growing Families, Grown Kids, And The “Someday Family Dinner Table”: Episode 372 from 2022-07-05T08:00

“How do you know when your family is complete?” is one of the most common listener questions we receive. Meagan and Sarah both now have several years of hindsight separating them from the baby a...

A Week Of Real-Life Housework (Part Two): Episode 371 from 2022-06-28T08:00

Not feeling like an expert in the housework realm? Turns out, very few of feel like we know what we are doing. Last week Meagan and Sarah talked about WHAT we do to keep our households in a state o...

More Than Mom: Meagan&Sarah As Kids&Teens from 2022-06-26T08:00

What we remember from childhood helps build our narrative of who we were - even if those memories are fuzzy or slightly flawed. Today Meagan and Sarah get in the way-WAY-back machine and reflect on...

A Week Of Real-Life Housework (Part One): Episode 370 from 2022-06-21T08:00

Most of us enjoy having a clean and tidy home, but have you ever kept track of how much you do throughout the week to keep it that way? In today’s episode, Meagan and Sarah share what seven days...

Family Travel Mishaps&Why We Go Anyway: Voices 76 from 2022-06-17T08:00

If you travel with kids, it’s just a matter of time before a trip goes off the rails in spectacular fashion. Maybe it’s a flat tire in the middle of nowhere, or an expensive vacation spent sick ...

More Than Mom: Fantasy Summer Camps For Moms from 2022-06-12T08:00

Have you ever fantasized about attending a camp-like environment for grown-ups? Much about the classic summer camp experience is appealing to us (though not EVERYTHING–we could certainly do with...

Glad I Did / Wish I’d Done: Tech And Devices: Episode 368 from 2022-06-07T08:00

Among parents, technology and screen time can be a loaded topic. How much is too much? Is that movie too mature? And what’s the best age for a first phone? In today’s episode, Meagan and Sarah s...

Getting Outdoors With Kids: Voices 75 With Jayme Sherrod&Jennifer Carroll from 2022-06-03T08:00

There are big benefits to getting kids outside as much as possible. But as a mom to young kids, it can feel intimidating to curate the perfect outside experience for them (and you)! In this Voic...

Simple Summer Rituals&Traditions: Episode 367 from 2022-05-31T08:00

It’s the last day of May, which means that for many families it’s time to stow away backpacks, say ‘see ya later’ to early morning alarms, and settle in for a more laid-back (or at least DIFFERE...

On This Day In (Our Motherhood) History: Episode 366 from 2022-05-24T11:00

Looking back at old photos is a quick way to feel ALL the feels: everything from “I can’t believe they were ever that little” to “What was I thinking with that haircut?” to “Oh riiiiiiiight, tha...

More Than Mom: Products We’re Loving Lately from 2022-05-22T08:00

Products. Just because. Yay! Meagan and Sarah pop into your Sunday feed with a light and fluffy chat about the products we are loving lately. From linen pants to fizzy beverage makers, pens for ...

Real Stories About Postpartum Mental Health: Voices 74 With Emily Roark And Kia Hammond from 2022-05-20T08:00

Between the raging hormones, sleep deprivation, and overstimulation that occurs on the daily, it’s no wonder most moms feel a little “off” for a few weeks after delivery. But how do we know when...

Oh Hey, It’s May. (End of School Chaos, 2022 Edition): Episode 365 from 2022-05-17T08:00

Performances. Plays. Graduations. The lusty month of May is upon us as we ditch our well-oiled, calendar-planning systems and enter our end-of-school-year survival mode. In this episode, Meagan ...

Talking About Our Own Kids. Or Not: Episode 364 from 2022-05-10T08:00

As moms, we are our kids’ biggest fans. But when it comes to deciding when, how and what to share about them with others, the struggle is real. In today’s episode, Meagan and Sarah discuss how t...

More Than Mom: Marketing To Moms (We Have Thoughts) from 2022-05-08T08:00

Moms are savvy consumers, conscientious home managers, and discerning decision-makers. So why are we so often the target of hyper-generalized and cringey marketing efforts? In today’s More Than ...

Cultivating A Reading Life: Voices 73 With Amy Clark from 2022-05-06T08:00

Has your reading life come to a screeching halt due to the responsibilities of motherhood? In this month’s Voices interview, Meagan welcomes back blogger, podcaster, and book club leader Amy Cla...

The Muscle Memory Of Motherhood: Episode 363 from 2022-05-03T08:00

Crouching. Bending. Stooping. The magical, ninja-like way you lay a baby down in the crib without waking her up; the feeling of wet, sloppy gums on your knuckles as he teethes. In Episode 363, S...

#VanLife (No, Not That Kind) from 2022-04-29T08:00

Between our kids’ school schedules, extracurricular activities, and social plans, we spend a lot of time driving them around. And when they get older and start driving themselves, a whole new wo...

Listener Questions (Vol. 39): Episode 362 from 2022-04-26T08:00

Sports and extracurriculars are picking up this spring, and two different listeners have questions about what age to start kids in activities and how to budget for this part of family life. We t...

More Than Mom: Spaces That Inspire Us from 2022-04-24T08:00

English cottages, sunny greenhouses, cozy cabins, and professors’ offices. What do these spaces have in common? They all evoke an essence we wish we could recreate in our own spaces. Join Meagan...

Listener Questions (Vol. 38): Episode 361 from 2022-04-19T08:00

A mom of big kids is going back to work full-time and wondering how to prepare her family. A toddler needs to brush his teeth and take vitamins, but hates it; should Mom force it? A lucky listen...

Listener Questions&Our Advice: Episode 361 from 2022-04-19T08:00

A mom of big kids is going back to work full-time and wondering how to prepare her family. A toddler needs to brush his teeth and take vitamins, but hates it; should Mom force it? A lucky listen...

Books We’re Loving Lately: Voices 72 With Joanna Martin&Katherine DeVries from 2022-04-15T08:00

Settle in for a books chat! Sarah is joined by two guest co-hosts from our contributor team today: Joanna and Katherine. Both are former educators and avid readers, here with lots to say about b...

Broken Records (The Things Moms Say–And Repeat!–To Our Kids: Episode 360 from 2022-04-12T08:00

When we imagine the"refrains of motherhood,"poetic sweet-nothings of love and encouragement come to mind. In reality? The words that come out of moms'mouths on repeat are a little more... normal...

More Than Mom: Our Questions, YOUR Advice from 2022-04-10T08:00

Calling all experts . . . OR at least those who have been there, done that, and are willing to share their thoughts. In this week's More Than Mom episode, we're flipping the script and sharing o...

Glad I Did / Wish I’d Done: Summer Planning: Episode 359 from 2022-04-05T08:00

Today we're looking back on past summers and remembering the choices we appreciate and the ones we regret. This is a fantastic episode to listen to if you're starting to plan your summer! We cov...

Real Talk About High School (With A Real Teen!): Voices 71 With Meagan’s Son Will from 2022-04-01T08:00

We know what it's like to be a teen because we were all teenagers once, right? Well, not quite. In this month's Voices episode, Meagan is joined by her son, affectionately nicknamed"Good Ol'Reli...

Growing Kids, Year By Year (Ages 9-17): Episode 358 from 2022-03-29T08:00

Tweens, teens, (and the parents who love them!) go through a lot between the ages of 9 through 17. There's growing societal pressure, shifting friendships, mounting responsibility, and body chan...

More Than Mom: Reflections On A Two-Year Time Warp from 2022-03-27T08:00

Shutdowns, re-openings, surges, and guidelines . . . so much has changed since the COVID-19 Pandemic crashed into our lives two years ago. And it's bringing up all feelings. In this More Than Mo...

Growing Kids, Year By Year (Ages 2-8): Episode 357 from 2022-03-22T08:00

Language leaps, school milestones, growing bodies . . . a lot happens on the journey from toddler to big kid! Join Meagan and Sarah as we try to capture the true essence of ages two through eigh...

Preparing Kids (And Ourselves!) For Summer Independence from 2022-03-18T08:00

From day camps to sleep-away camps, playdates with new friends to sleepovers with grandparents, summer vacation can be a great time for your child to hone their independence skills. But it can b...

Real Moms Share Their Best Family Travel Advice: Episode 356 from 2022-03-15T08:00

From packing and organization to sleep arrangements and laundry, there are a million little things that can make or break a family trip. This latest episode in our travel series is a collection ...

More Than Mom: Getting There Is Half The Fun (Especially When You’re Flying Solo) from 2022-03-13T09:00

Whether for work or for fun, flying is a travel experience that's full of details, decisions, and preferences that can have a major impact on how enjoyable (or not!) it is. In today's More Than ...

Reframing Travel FOMO: Episode 355 from 2022-03-08T09:00

Does it feel like everyone else (but you) is going on fancy vacations all the time? Will your spring break look more like a staycation than a sandy beach? Social media seems to make it worse, bu...

Raising Active Kids: Voices 70 With Larissa Maloney from 2022-03-04T09:00

We hear about the benefits of movement and exercise for our own physical and mental health - but kids are just ... NATURALLY active, right? Turns out the answer is a bit of a Yes, AND.... In thi...

Pandemic Babies&The Moms Who Love Them, Part 2: Episode 354 from 2022-03-01T09:00

Moms of new babies have been through a lot the past two years - from tough career and childcare decisions to postpartum mental health struggles, and both the general and very specific grief that...

More Than Mom: 2022 Goals Check-In from 2022-02-27T09:00

Is Meagan a yoga teacher now? Did she survive her alcohol break? How is her gut health and body hair? Did Sarah chill out when it comes to reading? Did she stick to her social media Sabbath? Is ...

Pandemic Babies&The Moms Who Love Them, Part 1: Episode 353 from 2022-02-22T09:00

News flash: the babies born at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic are turning two! Their little lives have been marked with fear, stress, sadness . . . and, undeniably, also joy. In today's ...

Mothering Other People’s Kids: Episode 352 from 2022-02-15T09:00

Whether you've known them since they were babies or they're part of a crew always hanging out at your house, there's a special relationship that can form between you and kiddos that aren't your ...

More Than Mom: Finding Love After Divorce from 2022-02-13T09:00

Meagan's current romance sitch is a topic we get questions about from curious listeners, so today we're giving an update, beginning with the meet-cute to end all meet-cutes! Since then, it's bee...

Saving Money On Food&Groceries: Episode 351 from 2022-02-08T09:00

If you feel like your grocery bill has been creeping up, you're not crazy. Food prices have been rising for a while, and unlike other areas of your budget, groceries definitely fall solidly into...

Black Motherhood&Mental Health: Voices 69 With Monique Dozier from 2022-02-04T09:00

Mothers, in general, are experiencing pandemic-related isolation and stress; Black women, in particular, are in crisis. From access to fertility treatments and pregnancy support to delivery comp...

Money Saving Ideas, Room By Room: Episode 350 from 2022-02-01T09:00

With rising prices, many of us are looking for big and little ways to cut back on expenses and spend wisely in 2022. Being smart about when, where, and what you buy AND how you use it adds up to...

Listener Questions (Vol. 37): Episode 349 from 2022-01-25T09:00

A mom of four seeks advice on siblings who are like oil and water. Another listener asks Meagan and Sarah how to manage preschool-age brothers who are possessive with their toys. An exasperated ...

More Than Mom: The Internet Made Us Better from 2022-01-23T09:00

The Internet gets a bad rap - and sometimes (okay, a lot of the time), it's justified. But as with most of the"controversial"topics we discuss, we think there's room for complexity. In this More...

Listener Questions (Vol. 36): Episode 348 from 2022-01-18T09:00

A longtime listener asks Meagan and Sarah how to handle kids who have come to expect big fun all the time. A young mom feels dismissed by older moms and authority figures, and also asks for our ...

Totally-Worth-It Home Solutions We Should Have Tried Sooner: Episode 347 from 2022-01-11T09:00

Sometimes, it's the small things that have the greatest impact--like a wall hook precisely where your kid needs it or the exact right size and number of laundry baskets for your family. In today...

More Than Mom: Looking At Our 2022 Intentions (Gently, With Curiosity) from 2022-01-09T09:00

Now that we're officially IN the new year, we're thinking about our hopes and goals for 2022. From physical health to mental health, habits to focus areas, heavy stuff to totally frivolous, Meag...

How Planners Plan: Voices 68 With Christine Koh&Sarah Hart-Unger from 2022-01-07T09:00

Digital task mastery, pen and paper planning, and keeping the family organized: no two moms do this exactly alike - even those of us who love to plan and organize! In our first interview episode...

Cleaning Products We Can’t Live Without: Episode 346 from 2022-01-04T09:00

We’re not experts…we’re two moms with lots of kids and dirty floors. Join Meagan and Sarah as we share our go-to products for keeping a clean-enough house, and feel better about your own dusty c...

Ways To Spend A Cozy Day At Home (No Matter How Little Your Kids Are): Episode 345 from 2021-12-28T09:00

A day at home with nothing on the calendar or the agenda: It's the best of times . . . and it can be the worst of times. In this final episode of 2021, Meagan and Sarah are reminiscing about how...

It’s The Most Hard-On-Ourselves Time Of The Year: Episode 344 from 2021-12-21T09:00

From feeling like time (or money) is running out to second-guessing gift choices and blaming ourselves for our kids'behavior, there's no shortage of ways for moms to feel crummy during the holid...

What Our Kids See In Us (For Better&For Worse): Episode 343 from 2021-12-14T09:00

When it comes to parenting--and how we generally live our lives--actions speak louder than words. Our behaviors, priorities, emotions, and reactions are all things we're modeling for our kids. I...

More Than Mom: Where We Nailed It (And Didn’t) In 2021 from 2021-12-12T09:00

As 2021 winds down, we're looking at the habits we picked up - intentionally or accidentally - in the past year. Some habits we stuck with and feel great about; some didn't serve us as much as w...

“Supposed To Be Fun” Activities That Just Aren’t (And How To Have Fun On Your Terms): Episode 342 from 2021-12-07T09:00

Over the years, we've developed a bit of a reputation for hating fun, but really we just want to give all moms permission to have actual opinions about what's fun, what isn't, and how they like ...

More Than Mom: Best Gifts We’ve Ever Gotten (Plus Gift Ideas For Fellow Moms + Awesome Ladies) from 2021-12-05T09:00

Matchy Christmas china, snuggly slippers, nice leather bags, and incredible concerts . . . these are a few of our favorite things! What makes a great gift AND how do you increase your odds of ac...

Preparing Kids (Of All Ages) For A New Baby: Voices 67 With Kia Hammond from 2021-12-03T09:00:03

One of the most common questions we're asked is how to get kids ready for a new sibling. In today's Voices episode, Meagan chats with a seasoned mom from our Contributor team about how she's doi...

Home For The Holidays With Little Kids&Big Kids: Episode 341 from 2021-11-30T09:00

There's no shortage of IDEAS for making meaningful holidays with kids, but the reality is that time, money, and mama-energy are limited resources. If you've ever been curious about how REAL fami...

House Rules for Playdates: Episode 340 from 2021-11-23T09:00

From sharing toys to allowing screens, sleepovers to sibling dynamics, setting some expectations for playdates helps control the chaos (and the tears!). This latest episode in our"House Rules"se...

More Than Mom: Writing, Motherhood&Creative Practice from 2021-11-21T09:00

Who gets to claim the identity of Writer? In our humble opinions, there’s way more to it than whether your work is published or not. Meagan and Sarah have had writing careers that have run the g...

Cooking Inspiration: Where We Get Our Best Ideas (And How To Re-Inspire Your Menus!) from 2021-11-19T09:00

Meal planning is one thing, but how do you build your recipe collection in the first place? And where do you go when you’re looking to make a change, such as trying a new technique, or cooking a...

How To Be A Gracious Guest (Yes, Even In THIS Season Of Life): Episode 339 from 2021-11-16T09:00

From the etiquette to expectations, gatherings are a two-way relationship between the hosts and the guests. In this flip side of last week's episode on hosting, Meagan and Sarah are talking abou...

How We Host (And How We Don’t) As Moms Of Many Kids: Episode 338 from 2021-11-09T09:00

Hosting a gathering can feel like a huge burden, a creative outlet, a ton of fun, and everything in between. In our unofficial kickoff to the 2021 holiday season, Meagan and Sarah are here to lo...

More Than Mom: City Lives, Country Lives (&Suburbia, Too!) from 2021-11-07T08:00

City Mouse...Country Mouse...do we really have to choose? Not in our fantasy lives! Meagan and Sarah have both done stints as city dwellers and have some experience with rural life, but we've sp...

Parenting Outside The Lines: Voices 66 With Meghan Leahy from 2021-11-05T08:00

From toddler tantrums to big kid anxiety, parents feel so much pressure to tackle these challenges in the right way. Are we expecting too much from our kids . . . and ourselves? In our latest Vo...

Obsolete Life Skills Our Kids Will Never Learn (And New Ones We Never Had To!): Episode 337 from 2021-11-02T08:00

From taking a detailed phone message and sticking to a meeting plan to utilizing physical resources like paper maps, bus schedules, TV guides, and phone books, there are so many life skills chil...

A Week Of Real-Life Dinners: Episode 336 from 2021-10-26T08:00

Aspirational meal plans are ubiquitous, but drilling down to what families ACTUALLY eat in a given week is a lot harder to find. For that reason, we--and our listeners--love our ongoing series o...

More Than Mom: Fall Style Update from 2021-10-24T08:00

e've talked about fashion on the podcast before, but personal style is one of those things that's always evolving. With today's trends, cuts, colors, and various ways of shopping, there's a fine...

House Rules For Halloween: Episode 335 from 2021-10-19T08:00

When do you decorate for Halloween or carve pumpkins? What costumes are allowed? And exactly how much candy do kids get to eat? As we've said before: You get to decide! And once you do, it cuts ...

Listener Questions (Vol. 35): Episode 334 from 2021-10-12T08:00

What do you do when your toddler has separation anxiety and being apart feels somewhat optional? A mom of a baby and a precocious toddler is looking for tools to help with emotional drop-offs at th...

Listener Questions (Vol. 35): Episode 334 from 2021-10-12T08:00

What do you do when your toddler has separation anxiety and being apart feels somewhat optional? A mom of a baby and a precocious toddler is looking for tools to help with emotional drop-offs at...

More Than Mom: Listener Questions (Vol. 34) from 2021-10-10T08:00

A listener is curious about Meagan and Sarah’s Zodiac signs; she also wants to know if we could add any frivolous feature to our homes, what would it be? (Meagan recommends a llama to complement Sa...

More Than Mom: Listener Questions (Vol. 34) from 2021-10-10T08:00

A listener is curious about Meagan and Sarah's Zodiac signs; she also wants to know if we could add any frivolous feature to our homes, what would it be? (Meagan recommends a llama to complement...

Getting (And Giving) Help During Hard Times: Episode 333 from 2021-10-05T08:00

When you're going through A Thing, what kind of help feels most...helpful? Is it practical stuff, like a delivered meal? Is it emotional support, or humor and distraction? And does the way you f...

Raising An Elite Athlete (Including An Olympic Figure Skater!): Voices 65 With Kelly Rippon from 2021-10-01T08:00

From travel sports teams to competitive dance, elite kids’ activities and their impact on family life often get a bad rap. In this month's Voices interview episode Meagan chats with Kelly Rippon...

House Rules For Kid Hygiene: Episode 332 from 2021-09-28T08:00

From hand washing to changing undies, bath time to brushing teeth, staying on top of your kids'hygiene is essential to keeping them healthy and not (too) stinky. In our latest"House Rules"episod...

More Than Mom: Meagan Goes Camping; Sarah Has Questions from 2021-09-26T08:00

Meagan is an experienced camper, while Sarah likes the IDEA of family nature time, but isn't so sure. There's sleeping on the ground, critters (both mild and wild), plus all the logistics. And w...

Small Steps Toward Sustainability In The Kitchen from 2021-09-24T08:00

Doing better by the planet is a lofty goal: but what does it REALLY look like in the homes of busy moms with lots of kids? Less plastic, no plastic, better plastic? Zero waste, composting, recyc...

Envisioning Your Week Of Ideal Meals: Episode 331 from 2021-09-21T08:00

Our"Week Of Real-Life Dinners"is beloved around these parts, and we have another installment coming up next month! And while normalizing the pivots and misses (and hastily ordered pizzas) that c...

Managing Kids’Extracurriculars (What We’ve Learned&What’s On Tap This Fall): Episode 330 from 2021-09-14T08:00

Whether you're trying to scale back to a simpler schedule or ramp up after a pandemic hiatus, adjusting to kids'activities and extracurriculars is a huge part of settling into a fall routine. In...

More Than Mom: The OTHER Four Senses from 2021-09-12T08:00

te foods and flavors are WELL-documented on the podcast, but what about the other four senses? Sights, smells, sounds, and textures can all contribute to a boosted mood OR a not-so-great sensory...

Our Birth Stories (And Your Questions About Them!): Episode 329 from 2021-09-07T08:00

Every pregnancy, baby, and birth is unique--and between us we've had eight of them! From planned c-sections to hospital births that didn't go as planned, birthing centers, home births, and water...

Inside The Morning Hustle: Voices 64 With Lisa Payne&Ashley Schafluetzel from 2021-09-03T08:00

Ever wondered how other moms get everybody up, ready, fed, and out the door with all their parts and pieces? We think it's fascinating to peek behind the curtain at different families'routines a...

House Rules For Easier Mornings: Episode 328 from 2021-08-31T08:00

Stress out by mornings? You're not alone. But good news: we found the source of all solutions for smoother mornings... THIS COMMUNITY. The latest episode in our House Rules For... series is full...

Want More Energy As A Mom? Start By Learning What Drains (&Boosts!) You: Episode 327 from 2021-08-24T08:00

Expectations these days feel like ... a lot. When your energy is finite and the demands on you feel, well, INfinite, we find it helps to begin with self-awareness. What drains your energy as a m...

What’s For Breakfast This Fall: Episode 326 from 2021-08-17T08:00

Every family's breakfast routine looks different - and that's OK. Whether you're all about prep-ahead dishes that fill up hungry kids on weekday mornings, or are just trying to make it out the d...

Late Summer Grab Bag&What We’re Loving Lately: Episode 325 from 2021-08-10T08:00

Meagan and Sarah are inviting you in for a good old-fashioned catch-up sesh as we wind down Summer 2021. There's a bit of everything in today's episode: updates on our own kid and family milesto...

Working Motherhood&Behind The Scenes At The Mom Hour: Voices 63 With Amanda Park from 2021-08-06T08:00

Today's guest is a working mom with three kids under five, a career journey punctuated by curiosity and leaps of faith, and a brand new role as Content Manager for The Mom Hour! Please help us w...

Envisioning Your Perfect Ordinary Day: Episode 324 from 2021-08-03T08:00

If you've ever fantasized about a week on a tropical island, a whole day in the spa, a winning lottery ticket, or - let's be honest - even just a hot cup of coffee you get to finish in one sitti...

House Rules For Kid Birthdays: Episode 323 from 2021-07-27T08:00

From goody bags to party guest lists, opening gifts and blowing out candles, kid birthdays go deep into your personal family culture and traditions. We firmly believe that there's no One Right W...

Coping Tips For The Chronically Annoyed: Episode 322 from 2021-07-20T08:00

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 mother...

Feeding Toddlers, Part 3: Toddler Eating Strategies, Meal By Meal from 2021-07-16T08:00

From breakfast to snacks, lunch to dinner to even dessert, each day holds plenty of opportunity to introduce new flavors and textures, teach table skills, and introduce micro-doses of nutrition ...

Feeding Toddlers, Part 2: Help! I Have A Picky Eater. from 2021-07-15T08:00

“Picky” and “toddler” - the two words go hand-in-hand, right? In this episode Meagan and Sarah tackle one of their listeners’ biggest mom-obstacles, sharing tips and tricks to help get those opi...

Feeding Toddlers, Part 1: Feeding A Toddler In Transition from 2021-07-14T08:00

When it comes to toddlers, one thing is certain: just when you get used to a new stage or phase, it changes. And nowhere is this more true than when it comes to how a toddler eats: from introduc...

Dressing&Styling Our Kids (And What Happens When They No Longer Let Us): Episode 321 from 2021-07-13T10:00

Itty bitty overalls and doll-sized dresses make for adorable first outfits, but dressing babies (and toddlers, and kids) comfortably and stylishly throughout the ages and stages is no easy task....

Preparing For Disaster (Without Scaring Your Family): Voices 62 With Red Cross VP Jennifer Pipa from 2021-07-09T08:00

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 pla...

Never Thought The Day Would Come…: Episode 320 from 2021-07-06T08:00

It feels like it’ll be like this forever, but we’re here to tell you: it won’t. In today’s episode Meagan and Sarah take turns sharing big and small transformations our kids have undergone that ...

House Rules For Travel&Vacation: Episode 319 from 2021-06-29T08:00

Who needs RULES on vacation? Turns out, we do. And we're not alone. The latest episode in our House Rules For... series is all about the rules that keep our families sane when we're not at home....

Listener Questions (Vol. 33): Episode 318 from 2021-06-22T08:00

Is it EVER appropriate to correct another mom’s car seat buckling technique? A listener wants to hear Meagan and Sarah’s thoughts on whether we feel comfortable offering unsolicited safety tips ...

Listener Questions (Vol. 33): Episode 318 from 2021-06-22T08:00

Is it EVER appropriate to correct another mom’s car seat buckling technique? A listener wants to hear Meagan and Sarah’s thoughts on whether we feel comfortable offering unsolicited safety tips ...

More Than Mom: Hitting The Beach (At Home or On Vacation) from 2021-06-20T08:00

Meagan and Sarah both live in beach towns – but very different ones. Today’s More Than Mom episode invites you to come to our areas for a visit – and head to the beach! We talk about what it’s l...

Listener Questions (Vol. 32): Episode 317 from 2021-06-15T08:00

A mom of tweens asks Meagan and Sarah whether we require our own kids to keep their rooms tidy (we have thoughts!); another listener dealing with cultural and generational divides in her family ask...

Listener Questions (Vol. 32): Episode 317 from 2021-06-15T08:00

A mom of tweens asks Meagan and Sarah whether we require our own kids to keep their rooms tidy (we have thoughts!); another listener dealing with cultural and generational divides in her family ...

The One Where Our Kids Are Broken (Casts, Stitches, Crutches&More): Episode 316 from 2021-06-08T08:00

By pure coincidence, BOTH Meagan and Sarah have kids with broken bones right now - so we're here to talk about it! We discuss the current injury situation in each of our homes, and reflect back ...

More Than Mom: Meagan and Sarah At Our Bests&Worsts from 2021-06-06T08:00

From bad hair to failed friendships to terrible taste in music, there are some phases of our lives that, in hindsight, were just kind of the worst. Other eras we look back on fondly, whether it ...

Running Marathons&Raising Boys: Voices 61 with Lindsey Hein from 2021-06-04T08:00

Lindsey Hein is a lifelong runner with more than 16 marathons to her name, including several Boston Marathon finishes. She's also mom to four busy boys, ages two to eight, and host of a popular ...

A Summertime Chores, Life Skills&Freedoms Reset: Episode 315 from 2021-06-01T08:00

We've noticed something: the end of school and start of summer always makes it suddenly clear how dang much our kids have grown. They're smarter, they're taller, they're more capable, and all th...

House Rules For Sibling Harmony: Episode 314 from 2021-05-25T08:00

Having a house rule gives parents a shorthand for handling the same small annoyance the same way, every time. Will it stop your kids from fighting over the coveted"fishy cup"or arguing over whos...

Month-By-Month Memories Of Baby’s First Year: Episode 313 from 2021-05-18T08:00

So many firsts, so many outgrown outfits, so many unforgettable mom-moments, and so much MESS. Join Meagan and Sarah as we walk month-by-month through a baby's first year of life, sharing our pe...

More Than Mom: #Influenced from 2021-05-16T08:00

From swimsuits to fitness programs, nail polish to meal delivery, we admit: we're influenceable. But there's a lot to unpack about the concept of influencer marketing and influencer culture in g...

BONUS: Re-Learning How To Learn (And Teach!) At The College Level from 2021-05-14T08:00

We’ve talked a lot about how little kids (and their parents) experienced schooling disruptions over the past year. But college students, their families, and their instructors also went through a...

Kitchen Storage&Organization: Episode 312 from 2021-05-11T10:00

Having a functional kitchen relies on a number of factors, many of which are outside our control (funny floor plans, small spaces, or that weird area between where the open dishwasher blocks off...

Freaking Out Less About Kindergarten, COVID Learning Loss&Elementary School Academics: Voices 60 With Kelly Hiltz from 2021-05-07T08:00

As this incredibly strange and stressful school year winds to a close, parents are looking ahead to next fall and wondering: Should I send my 5-year-old to kindergarten, or wait a year? Will my ...

Why Mother’s Day Is Hard (And How To Make It What You Want This Year): Episode 311 from 2021-05-04T08:00

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 an...

More Than Mom: Car Talk (Then, Now, Someday) from 2021-05-02T10:00

Are we"car people"? Turns out, yes and no. After 25+ years of driving, Meagan and Sarah have many stories and a few opinions on what we want in our four-wheeled rides. From first cars to true le...

Meagan Schools Sarah on Parenting Teens: Episode 310 from 2021-04-27T10:00

Big news: Sarah is joining the Parents Of Teenagers club! In honor of Sarah's oldest turning 13, Meagan taps into wisdom gained from over a decade of parenting teens and gives Sarah the real sto...

BONUS: Meagan&Sarah Chat About Reinvention from 2021-04-23T10:00

Whether it’s a career pivot, a creative passion, a relationship change, or just one of life’s unexpected twists, most women find themselves in a season of reinvention at least once. Today Meagan...

Our Most Heroic“Mom To The Rescue!”Moments: Episode 309 from 2021-04-20T10:00

Whether it's pulling out the puke bucket juuuuuussst in the nick of time, or speeding across the room while pregnant to save a toddler from a toppling accident, we all know that feeling of doing...

More Than Mom: Creative Hobbies (Now…Soonish…Maybe Someday) from 2021-04-18T10:00

Hobbies outside of everyday work, life, and parenting ebb and flow as your season of life changes, but it's fun to think about what creative pursuits you'll add back in as time opens up. In toda...

Friendships In Motherhood, Part Two (Deepening&Widening Your Circle): Episode 308 from 2021-04-13T10:00

Conversations around friendship in motherhood often center around those ride-or-die besties that you just can't imagine life without (which, as we discussed last week, isn't always helpful). But...

Friendships in Motherhood, Part One (Redefining“Ride Or Die”): Episode 307 from 2021-04-06T10:00

In a year that changed nearly everything about how humans connect and communicate, it's no surprise that friendships in motherhood have changed. Some deepened over the past year, as the pandemic...

More Than Mom: Podcast Listening&Book Reading Habits (Plus A Few We’re Loving Lately) from 2021-04-04T10:00

Our habits around media consumption are as unique as each of us is--and, when you think about it, there are quite a few little details that go into how each of us decides when, how, and where to...

Finding Purpose&Belonging After Healing From Trauma: Voices 59 With Sarah Jakes Roberts from 2021-04-02T10:00

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 qu...

The Spring We’ve All Been Waiting For: Episode 306 from 2021-03-30T10:00

One year ago, springtime plans got canceled, Easter dinners and baby showers and birthday parties and all the rest vanished from our calendars one after another. As we shake off winter and look ...

Family Travel, Part 3: Nurturing A Spirit Of Travel Adventure–Even On A Smaller Budget from 2021-03-26T10:00

Desiring a family culture of travel and adventure is one thing; pulling it off--and paying for it--is another thing altogether. But just because you’re not jetting off to international destinati...

Family Travel, Part 2: Life On The Road…With A TODDLER? (What All Families Can Learn From Full-Time RV Living) from 2021-03-25T10:00

Have you ever dreamed of taking your family on the road? It’s tempting--especially with the changes to work and school many families have experienced this past year. Chelsey Christiansen is a fu...

Family Travel, Part 1: Creating A Home Away From Home When You’re Traveling With Kids from 2021-03-24T10:00

Taking small kids on a trip is daunting: Where and how will everyone sleep? Can a rental cottage be baby-proofed? How will little ones used to a schedule and the structure of home deal with time...

A Week of Real-Life Dinners: (Vol. 4) Episode 305 from 2021-03-23T10:00

Planning meals for the week is one thing; pulling them off is another altogether. In this fourth installment of our popular Week Of Real-Life Dinners series, Meagan and Sarah share what we served a...

A Week of Real-Life Dinners: (Vol. 4) Episode 305 from 2021-03-23T10:00

Planning meals for the week is one thing; pulling them off is another altogether. In this fourth installment of our popular Week Of Real-Life Dinners series, Meagan and Sarah share what we serve...

More Than Mom: Our Fantasy Kitchens from 2021-03-21T10:00

It's always a toss-up: when discussing a new topic, will Meagan and Sarah be EXACTLY ALIKE (to the point that it's almost weird) or TOTALLY OPPOSITE? Turns out when it comes to our fantasy kitch...

Listener Questions (Vol. 31): Episode 304 from 2021-03-16T10:00

A stay-at-home mom wonders how best to re-enter the workforce, and another listener has questions about how to talk about working motherhood with our young kids. A mom of big kids wants our opin...

Listener Questions (Vol. 31): Episode 304 from 2021-03-16T10:00

A stay-at-home mom wonders how best to re-enter the workforce, and another listener has questions about how to talk about working motherhood with our young kids. A mom of big kids wants our opin...

Listener Questions (Vol. 30): Episode 303 from 2021-03-09T11:00

A mom of two littles is overwhelmed and yelling more than she wants to be; young adults at a family gathering forget that little ears are listening. Helping kids become more independent in the kitc...

Listener Questions (Vol. 30): Episode 303 from 2021-03-09T11:00

A mom of two littles is overwhelmed and yelling more than she wants to be; young adults at a family gathering forget that little ears are listening. Helping kids become more independent in the k...

More Than Mom: What We Do For Fun In 2021 from 2021-03-07T11:00

The real question is: are we still entertained by squirrels as much as we were last spring? You'll have to listen to find out! In today's More Than Mom episode Meagan and Sarah take a deep dive ...

Finding & Embracing What Matters To YOU: Voices 58 With The Lazy Genius Kendra Adachi from 2021-03-05T11:00

Kendra Adachi is The Lazy Genius. Either you know and love her already, or you’re about to. Kendra’s principles for finding YOUR best middle ground between perfectionism and giving up are helping m...

Finding&Embracing What Matters To YOU: Voices 58 With The Lazy Genius Kendra Adachi from 2021-03-05T11:00

Kendra Adachi is The Lazy Genius. Either you know and love her already, or you're about to. Kendra's principles for finding YOUR best middle ground between perfectionism and giving up are helpin...

Making The Best Of The Rest Of The School Year: Episode 302 from 2021-03-02T11:00

Whether schools in your area are open in-person, on a hybrid model, or fully remote, chances are that March is looking different than September did. And believe it or not, we’re already looking ...

This Is Solo Parenthood: Survival Tips For Solo Parenting’s Tough Moments from 2021-02-26T11:00

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-...

Will I Ever Sleep Again?: Episode 301 from 2021-02-23T11:00

One of us co-slept throughout the baby and toddler stage, and let naps happen whenever and wherever. The other sleep trained and held tight to nap schedules even through the preschool years. Whi...

More Than Mom: The State Of Our Style, One Year Into COVID from 2021-02-21T11:00

Sarah is wearing children's sweatpants and leaving the house in her slippers. Meagan has cracked the code on being Zoom-face-ready AND workout-available with a single outfit. It may not look lik...

This Is Solo Parenthood: Four Moms Get Real About Parenting On Their Own from 2021-02-19T11:00

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 i...

Celebrating Episode 300! from 2021-02-16T11:00

Today's episode is a party and YOU're invited! Yes you, whether you're a brand-new listener or have been with us from the very beginning. Ever the planner, Sarah surprises Meagan with a some fun...

Feeding Our Families in 2021 (More Snacks, Less Guilt&Keeping It All In Perspective): Episode 299 from 2021-02-09T11:00

Early in the pandemic, takeout from local restaurants, pantry cleanouts, and epic baking marathons made a lot of sense for the crazy new world we were living in. An entire year in, however, and ...

More Than Mom: Our Childhood Crushes from 2021-02-07T11:00

It's February, and everybody loves a deep dive into childhood crushes, right? For this week's More Than Mom episode, Meagan has many questions for us both about our failed early attempts at love...

The State Of Kids And Food In 2021: Voices 57 from 2021-02-05T11:00

The pandemic has shaken everything up, and our kids'diets and family's eating habits are no exception. In this month's Voices interview, Meagan talks to Julie Revelant, food and health writer, m...

School Decisions Feel Like a LOT (Here’s What To Keep In Mind): Episode 298 from 2021-02-02T11:00

Register for kindergarten, or wait another year? Scrap the distance learning and opt into a homeschool program, or stick it out and hope campus opens in the fall? Stick with what your friends an...

Loss, Hope&Healing: One Family’s Story Of Turning Grief Into Advocacy from 2021-01-29T11:00

Getting pregnant was relatively easy for Dani Kilgore and her husband William, who looked forward to growing a family after getting married in 2009. But for Dani, a former teacher and soccer coa...

Advocating For Your Kids During A Crisis: Episode 297 from 2021-01-26T11:00

Whether it's a medical emergency, a surprise diagnosis, upheaval at school, or a mental health situation, most moms will at some point be called to fight hard for their kid's health, safety, and...

More Than Mom: Home&Personal Organization Help from 2021-01-24T11:00

Containing our kids'chaos is one thing; keeping track of our OWN stuff is another altogether. To round out our recent series of episodes about where to put all the STUFF of family life, Meagan a...

Speaking Our Kids’Love Languages (And Knowing Our Own): Episode 296 from 2021-01-19T11:00

We love all of our kids – but does each of them FEEL our love in the same way? In Episode 296 Meagan and Sarah take on the famous five love languages as a framework for talking about how we most...

Goal-Setting That Works For YOU (And Doesn’t Make You Feel Bad) from 2021-01-15T11:00

With nearly a year of “everything’s cancelled!” behind us, and facing down an early 2021 of “Who knows?”, we’ve all learned a couple things: Truth #1: We all need to set goals and make plans to ...

Where To Put All The STUFF (Part Two): Episode 295 from 2021-01-12T11:00

Art supplies taking over your shared space? Losing library books under piles of what-even-IS-this-stuff? Ready for a January re-set of your home's organization systems? You're not alone. This we...

Where To Put All The STUFF (Part One): Episode 294 from 2021-01-05T11:00

The holidays are behind us, but they've left their mark on our homes: mostly in the form of more STUFF to store. Meagan and Sarah have logged decades of toy sorting and stuff-storing and in this...

Planning&Goal-Setting For 2021 (Is There Even A Point?): Voices 56 from 2021-01-01T11:00

For those who love to plan ahead, the past year has been a huge challenge–and the shiny promise of a brand new year feels a little lackluster as we look toward 2021. Is planning and goal-setting...

Hopes For An Uncertain Year: Episode 293 from 2020-12-29T11:00:48

Meagan and Sarah tiptoe very cautiously into the waters of futurecasting in today's episode, still through the hazy, cheese-filled lens of that strange week between Christmas and New Year's. We ...

Acknowledging Holidays Present (Truth Talk About Where We Are This Season): Episode 292 from 2020-12-22T11:00:06

Last week the ghost of holidays past took us on a tour of our past lives as moms of littles during the Christmas season. This week, as we continue the loosest of adaptations of A Christmas Carol...

Remembering Holidays Past: Episode 291 from 2020-12-15T11:00

In our very own motherhood-inspired take on A Christmas Carol, Meagan and Sarah are visited by the ghost of holidays past for today's episode. Join us as we peek in at our younger-mom selves by ...

More Than Mom: Holiday Food Traditions from 2020-12-13T11:00

From spiced nuts to festive cocktails, traditional meat-and-sides dinners to nostalgic or cultural throwbacks, holiday menus are wide open for interpretation. In this More Than Mom episode, Meag...

Letting Go of Perfect-Holiday-Mom Pressure (For Real This Time): Episode 290 from 2020-12-08T11:00

When you feel the pressure to do, make, or be something this holiday season, pause and ask yourself three questions. Does this TRULY matter to me? Is the PROCESS joyful or meaningful (or is it t...

More Than Mom: Bizarre Beauty Rituals We Can’t Quit from 2020-12-06T11:00

Obsessive nail-painting rituals, facial hair secrets, fussy skincare routines, and blame-it-on-COVID changes to our general beauty and personal grooming habits: today's More Than Mom episode is ...

How To Create At-Home Routines So You Can Live With Intention (And Get Stuff Done!): Voices 55 from 2020-12-04T11:00

Routines: everyone has them, whether you've created them intentionally or fallen into them by chance. In today's episode, Meagan talks with Ashley Brown, a full-time working mom of two girls age...

Listener Questions (Vol. 29): Episode 289 from 2020-12-01T11:00

A preschooler is obsessed with screen-time after some COVID-related relaxation of the rules; how can the family get back on track? Another mom wonders how to meet the very different needs of mul...

Listener Questions (Vol. 29): Episode 289 from 2020-12-01T11:00

A preschooler is obsessed with screen-time after some COVID-related relaxation of the rules; how can the family get back on track? Another mom wonders how to meet the very different needs of mul...

Listener Questions (Vol. 28): Episode 288 from 2020-11-24T11:00

When friendships are strained by politics and the pandemic, how can a lonely mom re-envision her social life? What ideas do we have for family bonding as kids get older? Can Meagan distill her best...

Listener Questions (Vol. 28): Episode 288 from 2020-11-24T11:00

When friendships are strained by politics and the pandemic, how can a lonely mom re-envision her social life? What ideas do we have for family bonding as kids get older? Can Meagan distill her b...

More Than Mom: Totally Inconsequential Holiday Debates from 2020-11-22T11:00

There's plenty to debate about the holidays in 2020 - and it doesn't ALL have to be gloomy and stressful. We're kicking off Thanksgiving week with very lively, mostly half-baked debates about ho...

A Judgement-Free Conversation About Shopping More Mindfully This Holiday Season: Episode 287 from 2020-11-17T11:00

Shopping mindfully or practicing conscious consumerism can be a powerful way to show our support to struggling or underrepresented businesses this holiday season. It can also be, to use a phrase...

Pandemic Puppies, Foster Kittens&A Small Animal Pet Debate: Episode 286 from 2020-11-10T11:00

The animals in our lives have certainly had an interesting year, what with all the working and learning from home. Many families whose work/life situations previously caused them to hold off on ...

More Than Mom: Getting Cozy from 2020-11-08T11:00:56

We know that winter 2020-2021 will require all the tips and tricks to keep us going--and it's not even mid-November yet! Today's More Than Mom episode is all about the concept of COZY, and how M...

Time Management&Productivity Tips For Savvy Working Moms: Voices 54 from 2020-11-06T11:00

When Whitnee Hawthorne was a new mom working a full-time corporate job she had trouble finding resources for women in her position--so she set out to create them. Now a mom of two and still work...

Emotional Labor, Burnout&Completing The Stress Cycle: Episode 285 from 2020-11-03T11:00

We've all heard the terms'mental load'and'emotional labor,'but it's easy to toss them around without pausing to really understand what's happening in our minds and bodies when we carry prolonged...

Stocking Your Family’s Medicine Cabinet For Cold&Flu Season: Episode 284 from 2020-10-27T10:00

Listener Alana wrote to us recently to ask if we have a handy list of medicine cabinet must-haves for cold and flu season. We do not have such a list, but we have much to say! In Episode 284 Mea...

More Than Mom: Motherhood In Your 20’s, 30’s&40’s from 2020-10-25T10:00

Meagan and Sarah have both experienced parenting in three different decades now, and it reminded us of those old magazine spreads that talked about fashion or makeup (or fill-in-the-blank) in yo...

BONUS: A Conversation About Pregnancy Loss With Leeann Dearing from 2020-10-23T10:00

This episode contains a story of pregnancy loss. October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and recently we’ve seen online and in celebrity culture a few examples of women ta...

How COVID Complicates Parenting, Stage By Stage (Part 2: Big Kids, Tweens&Teens) from 2020-10-20T10:00

Older kids and teenagers are experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime event--and they're old enough to have thoughts about it. As moms, watching our kids miss out on social interactions and development...

How COVID Complicates Parenting, Stage By Stage (Part 1: Infants, Toddlers&Preschoolers): Episode 282 from 2020-10-13T10:00

Separation anxiety. Potty training. Speech and language development. Socialization. These cornerstones of child development and the parenting experience can bring up questions or create bumps in...

More Than Mom: Meagan And Sarah Get Stranded On A Deserted Island from 2020-10-11T10:00

We're all dreaming about getting away right now, but traditional travel and typical vacations don't feel like they're going to be a thing for, well, a while. So today Meagan and Sarah are dreami...

Halloween Isn’t Canceled (And Other Thoughts About Holidays In 2020): Episode 281 from 2020-10-06T10:00

This month kicks off the fall holiday season in the strangest year of all of our lives, and moms everywhere seem to be asking the same thing: what do we do about Halloween? From helping older ki...

How To Create A Mindful Closet (And Discover Clothes You Truly Love): Voices 53 from 2020-10-02T10:00

As moms, our bodies change a lot and we don't always feel like we have permission to invest in our personal style, but what we wear makes a huge difference in how we feel. After Meagan said this...

10 Things We Love About The 4th Trimester: Episode 280 from 2020-09-29T10:00

We've covered the hard stuff: leaky everything, blinding exhaustion, night sweats. But the fourth trimester, or postpartum period, has its perks as well. In Episode 280 Meagan and Sarah take tur...

More Than Mom: Ask Us Anything! from 2020-09-27T10:00

We challenged you to ask us your most burning questions--but not about parenting for once! And wow, did you deliver. Join Meagan and Sarah for a fun, silly, and sometimes serious More Than Mom e...

Home Learning Success Strategies + Our Kids’Fall Schooling Update: Episode 279 from 2020-09-22T10:00

"Zoom school"is in session in both our homes, although the programs and schedules are very different for our six school-aged kids, grades two through eleven. In this week's episode we check in a...

How To Recover When You Lose Your Cool: Episode 278 from 2020-09-15T10:00

It's not if but when: losing your cool with your kids is part of motherhood (especially during a global pandemic). Sometimes we yell, sometimes we cry, and sometimes we stomp our feet like a tod...

More Than Mom: COVID Made Us Do It (Weird Ways We’ve Changed Since March) from 2020-09-13T10:00

Nothing feels the same as it did six months ago, and in today's return of our More Than Mom series, Meagan and Sarah are looking at the weirdest ways we've changed since March. From some out-of-...

7 Ways We’re Saving Money This Fall: Episode 277 from 2020-09-08T10:00

Meagan and Sarah are both refocusing on personal spending this fall, after a strange pandemic spring and summer brought about changes to the family budget. In today's episode we look at the area...

Decluttering Your Home For The Weirdest Fall Season Ever: Voices 52 from 2020-09-04T10:00

Back-to-school season usually means a refreshing change of schedule and, for many parents, fewer hours with kids in the house. This year, the way we use our homes for school, work, and leisure l...

Behind The Scenes&End Of Summer Catch-Up: Episode 276 from 2020-09-01T10:00

We're kicking back for a casual chat this week, taking time to update listeners on some of the behind-the-scenes events in both our lives lately. From the details of Sarah's move to what's comin...

Listener Questions (Vol. 27): Episode 275 from 2020-08-25T10:00

An eight-year-old with a"can't-do"attitude and a ten-year-old who struggles to bounce back after little setbacks (two more in an accidental series of questions that we're affectionately calling"...

Listener Questions (Vol. 26): Episode 274 from 2020-08-18T10:00

How to make friends and cultivate community after a move; contemplating a third baby and wondering if the older two will ever play together nicely; answering questions about puberty and other gr...

More Small Comforts (Because This Isn’t Over Yet): Episode 273 from 2020-08-11T10:00

If we've learned anything since March, it's that little things can make a big difference in our moods. In Episode 273 Meagan and Sarah revisit the idea of small comforts for unprecedented times,...

COVID-19, Working Moms, and the Child-Care Crisis: Voices 51 from 2020-08-07T10:00

With schools across the country increasingly moving in the direction of online-only attendance in the fall, many moms are asking:"How do we make this work?"While homeschool pods, cutting back ho...

The Messes Of Motherhood: Episode 272 from 2020-08-04T10:00

The messes start even before the baby is born, and they don't stop...they just change form as the years progress. In Episode 272 Meagan and Sarah look back at some of the most epic messes of our...

School Decisions For Fall 2020 (Part 2): Episode 271 from 2020-07-28T10:00

After listening to moms around the country share their feelings about schools re-opening (or not), Meagan and Sarah continue the discussion we started last week by looking at the challenges faci...

School Decisions For Fall 2020 (Part 1): Episode 270 from 2020-07-21T10:00

Virtual, on campus, hybrid, or homeschool? For many families, it isn't even a choice; it's whatever the local district decides. For some families, opting out, changing schools, waiting an extra ...

Makeup&Mom Life: Episode 269 from 2020-07-14T10:00

Remember makeup? And going places? We miss it. Join Meagan and Sarah for a light and fun more-than-mom-ish conversation about how our makeup style has changed from our teen and young adult years...

Supporting Kids’Behavioral Health As The Pandemic Stretches On: Voices 50 from 2020-07-10T10:00

Regression. Clinginess. Tantrums. Bedtime battles. Mood struggles. We're hearing from moms all over the world about the toll that 2020 is taking on children, from toddlers up through teens. We'v...

Feeding A Family When Things Are In Flux: Episode 268 from 2020-07-07T10:00

No matter what's going on in the world around you, the people need to eat. In Episode 268 of The Mom Hour, Meagan and Sarah break down the process of feeding a family when you're going through a...

Big Moves, Part Two (Prepping, Packing, Relocating): Episode 267 from 2020-06-30T10:00

Moving while momming is no small task--and we've been there, trust us. Meagan has mastered the art of the DIY cross-town move to a new home with a whole bunch of kids; Sarah's moves have been fe...

Big Moves, Part One (Dreaming, Planning, Deciding): Episode 266 from 2020-06-23T10:00

Do you dream of packing up the family and moving somewhere new? Or starting fresh in a different home or neighborhood? Maybe the idea of a move isn't yours, but has been introduced by a job chan...

More Things We Shouldn’t Have Freaked Out About: Episode 265 from 2020-06-16T10:00

In hindsight, was the worry worth it? That's the question Meagan and Sarah are looking at in this week's episode, as we bring back a popular series all about things that stressed us out as less ...

Starting Small With Self-Reliant Living: Voices 49 from 2020-06-12T10:00

For the first time in generations, many of us are reexamining how often we shop, where we get our groceries, and what household essentials we might be able to make at home instead of running out...

Flattering Summer Fashion For Moms: Episode 264 from 2020-06-09T10:00

We may be staying closer to home this summer, but we still want to feel good about the way we look! Join Meagan and Sarah for an update on our warm weather wardrobes, from which pieces have serv...

Talking About Racism As A Family (A Candid Conversation With Meagan’s Niece&Nephew) from 2020-06-05T10:00

In this special episode of The Mom Hour, Meagan talks to her niece Cecily and her nephew Mario about their experiences as young black people living in today’s world. The discussions are at times...

(Realistic) Summer Schedule Intentions: Episode 263 from 2020-06-03T10:00

Summer 2020 isn't going to be like any other summer in our memories--and it's not going to look like whatever we'd dreamed up in midwinter before the pandemic hit. Still, Meagan and Sarah have i...

Pandemic Perspectives: Church Leader + Café Manager + Daycare Owner from 2020-05-31T09:00

Allison is a minister in a church, finding new ways to lead her congregation while awaiting her second baby; Alison deals with the guilt of laying off foodservice employees and permanently shutt...

10 Habits Of Happy Home Managers from 2020-05-29T10:00

With most of us staying at home for an unforeseen amount of time, managing our households to run efficiently and calmly is crucial to keeping the family machine plugging along and helping us cre...

Baby Names&How We Chose Them: Episode 262 from 2020-05-26T10:00

Naming a new human is a big task--and a fun one, we think! Looking back over our combined eight experiences naming babies, Meagan and Sarah talk about how we decided on names (and whether our pa...

Pandemic Perspectives: Solo Parenting (In Australia!) + Blended Family Of Many Littles + ICU Nurse from 2020-05-24T09:00

Janice’s husband works in China and hasn’t been able to travel home to Australia since January; Kassidy and her partner have merged their combined five kids under the age of seven and are learni...

Judgment, Criticism&Mom-Shaming In The Time Of COVID-19: Episode 261 from 2020-05-19T10:00

As the country begins to open up--slowly, differently, uncertainly--one family's decisions about how to re-enter the world will look different from the next. Can we have confidence in our own de...

Pandemic Perspectives: Warehouse Worker + Child Welfare Attorney + 4th Grade Teacher from 2020-05-17T10:00

Maddi works full-time in a warehouse picking product to be shipped for GAP while her three little boys try to make sense of the changes in their lives; Sarah is pregnant with her second child an...

Small Comforts (Part Two): Episode 260 from 2020-05-12T09:00

We have MORE little pleasures to share this week! Continuing last week's discussion, Meagan and Sarah offer ten more small things that are bringing us comfort these days. From minor tweaks to th...

Pandemic Perspectives: Fabric Shop Owner + Blended Family SAHM + Steel Mill Essential Worker from 2020-05-10T09:00:50

Christina's brick and mortar fabric shop pivoted to mobilize mask-making for healthcare workers; Sarah facilitates distance learning for five kids while adjusting expectations for her own weddin...

Small Comforts (Part One): Episode 259 from 2020-05-05T09:00:38

Stressors right now loom large; but sometimes solace comes in the form of lots of little bright spots. Today Meagan and Sarah compare notes on the little things that bring comfort, humor, and mo...

Pandemic Perspectives: Respiratory Therapist + University Psychologist + Foster Youth Social Worker from 2020-05-03T10:00

Laura treats COVID-19 patients as a respiratory therapist during incredibly unstable times; Hilary supports the mental health of young adults and is adjusting to delivering services via teleheal...

Creativity&Connection During Hard Seasons: Voices 48 from 2020-05-01T10:00

Living a creative life with small children underfoot is a challenge by any definition; doing it while running a business during a global pandemic is another thing altogether. For this month's Vo...

Life Skills We’re Glad Our Kids Have Right Now (And A Few They’re Still Working On): Episode 258 from 2020-04-28T10:00

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 b...

Pandemic Perspectives: Child Welfare Advocate + ER Nurse + High School Teacher from 2020-04-26T10:00

Kathryn is mom to four small girls and an attorney representing the most vulnerable kids in her state; Robyn and her husband are both on the front lines as an Emergency Room RN and a firefighter...

Getting A Break When There Are No Breaks (And Losing The Guilt About It!) from 2020-04-24T10:00

More than a month into safer at home, a day in the life of most moms looks nothing like it did before COVID-19. We’re living in close quarters with small humans (and big humans!) whom we love bu...

Mom Milestones (By Popular Request!): Episode 257 from 2020-04-21T09:00

From making our first"mom friend"to the first time all of our children could stay home alone, today's episodes celebrates the milestones that mark new phases of motherhood. Inspired by a listene...

Pandemic Perspectives: Preemie Twin Birth + NYC Physician + Grocery Store Manager from 2020-04-19T09:00

Jessi watched the national shutdown play out from inside the PICU, where she and her husband were quarantined with their newborn twins (who are now home and doing great!); Gillian's NYC-based me...

Listener Questions (Vol. 25): Episode 256 from 2020-04-14T09:00

Does a toddler"need"a formal preschool program if it isn't necessary for childcare purposes? Did we think about kids'birthday timing when we were planning (or not planning) our pregnancies? How ...

Pandemic Perspectives: After-School Programs + Friends In China + Pregnant&Married To A Hospital Physician from 2020-04-12T08:00

Casey is the director of an after-school program serving vulnerable communities; Megan teaches English online to students in China and watched their families experience COVID-19 before things go...

Introducing Pandemic Perspectives from 2020-04-10T18:00

Join us for conversations with teachers, business owners, healthcare professionals, social workers, partners of first responders, and others who are living, working, and parenting their kids thr...

Listener Questions (Vol. 24): Episode 255 from 2020-04-07T11:00

Working from home with little kids during COVID-19, moving a baby into a shared sibling bedroom, dealing with cancellation disappointment for both mom and kids, and finding small breaks in the l...

Freezer Meals, Pantry Staples&The New Reality Of Food Prep: Voices 47 from 2020-04-03T11:00

Meal planning is hard enough for busy families; now families are eating nearly all their meals at home, it's a next-level challenge. So for this month's Voices interview we're bringing back cook...

A Week Of Real-Life Dinners (Vol. 3): Episode 254 from 2020-03-31T11:00

Plans vs. reality. Pretty menus vs. the aftermath of a spontaneous smörgåsbord. Now, more than ever, we find it fascinating to look back at what our families ate for dinner in a given week and h...

A Week Of Real-Life Dinners (Vol. 3): Episode 254 from 2020-03-31T11:00

Plans vs. reality. Pretty menus vs. the aftermath of a spontaneous smörgåsbord. Now, more than ever, we find it fascinating to look back at what our families ate for dinner in a given week and how ...

Spring Cleaning Your Digital Life, Part 3 (Files, Folders&Storage) from 2020-03-27T08:00

Tackling digital clutter means working toward a system where there’s a place for everything, and everything is in its place—if that sounds daunting, we get it! Our desktops get messy, too. Join ...

Spring Cleaning Your Digital Life, Part 2 (Tackling Inbox Clutter) from 2020-03-26T08:00

s week we’re busy spring cleaning…our digital space! In Part 2 of this special series, Meagan and Sarah discuss the state of our email inboxes. From whether we aim for “inbox zero” to how we fin...

Spring Cleaning Your Digital Life, Part 1 (So. Many. Photos.) from 2020-03-25T08:00

With lots of time spent at home these days, we’re motivated to do a little spring cleaning…and not only in our physical space. Join us for a special 3-part series this week, all about getting a ...

(Very Specific!) Self-Care Strategies For Stressful Seasons: Episode 253 from 2020-03-24T08:00

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 i...

Homeschool Moms:“You’ve Got This. Here’s What’s Most Important.” from 2020-03-19T08:00

Parents everywhere are now the overseers of their kids'remote learning--in other words: Apparently we're all homeschooling now? In this special bonus episode, Sarah chats with two seasoned homes...

Stuck At Home? Us Too. Here Are Some Ideas: Episode 252 from 2020-03-17T08:00:36

Activities and products to keep kids busy? Got'em. Some tips for setting the tone in your home during a stuck-inside season? Check. Updates on how COVID-19 has affected our communities in Southw...

More Than Mom: How We’re The Same (And Also Different) from 2020-03-15T08:00

Do you naturally match up with friends who share your individual quirks and preferences, or are your relationships more a case of opposites attract? In our years-long working relationship and cl...

Planning Travel And Family Vacations: Episode 251 from 2020-03-10T11:00:07

Is everyone you know taking a family vacation, or does it sometimes just feel that way? In our experience, there are"vacations"that feel like a lot of work, and other ways to spend school holida...

Celebrating Neurodiversity&Parenting“Differently Wired”Kids: Voices 46 from 2020-03-06T12:00

If you're parenting a child who walks through the world a little--or a lot--differently, or if you're hoping to raise kids who see differences as opportunities instead of deficits, this conversa...

What One-On-One Time Really Looks Like With Our Kids: Episode 250 from 2020-03-03T09:00

What’s great about our eight? Getting each of them ALONE once in a while. With big, busy families, we recognizing that connecting with each kid individually is important, but we also firmly beli...

Life&Motherhood After A High-Risk Pregnancy&Premature Birth from 2020-02-28T09:00

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 i...

Sickness, Health, and Motherhood: Episode 249 from 2020-02-25T09:00

Flu season 2020 ripped through both our houses recently, and we hear from many of you that this year really is as bad as they say. In this week’s episode Meagan and Sarah talk about the implicat...

More Than Mom: Milestone Birthdays&Aging Gracefully from 2020-02-23T09:00

Sarah just hit the big 4-0 and we’re here to talk about it. Join us for a fun More Than Mom episode where we dive into how we feel about big birthdays in general, which milestone years from our ...

10 Things We Love About Raising Siblings: Episode 248 from 2020-02-18T09:00:33

The siblings in Sarah's house are leaning in hard on the bickering right now, so for the latest in our"10 Things We Love About..."series we're celebrating all the GOOD parts about raising siblin...

Having“The Talk”About Internet Safety With Kids Little To Grown: Episode 247 from 2020-02-11T09:00

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 ...

More Than Mom: Pop Culture Sensations! (Do We Even Care?) from 2020-02-09T09:00:53

When something makes a huge splash and everyone is talking about it, we sometimes find reason to opt out, stay neutral, or even counter with the unpopular opinion. But not always! Sometimes we'r...

Dating&Romance (For Single Moms&Married Ones, Too!): Voices 45 from 2020-02-07T09:00:43

Making room in your life for romance can be really tricky for moms. We're often busy and focused on other things, and if we're single, maybe we're burned out on the dating game. In today's Voice...

Home&Life Products We’re Loving: Episode 246 from 2020-02-04T09:00

Life just feels easier when we have the right gizmos, doo-dads, odds, and ends to take care of ourselves and our homes. Could we survive using the same broom for another 10 years. Definitely. Bu...

Embracing Real Life With Moments That Matter from 2020-01-30T09:00

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 ...

School Volunteering That Fits Your Personality: Episode 245 from 2020-01-28T09:00

The preschool and elementary school years provide lots of opportunities to be involved at your kids’ schools…but for many moms the process of finding their place in the school community takes so...

More Than Mom: Talking About The Weather (No, Really.) from 2020-01-26T09:00

Weather chat has a reputation for being what you talk about when you have nothing else to say…but we have LOTS to say, and we still love to talk about the weather. Climate and temperature has a ...

Family Food Values&What’s Working For Us: Episode 244 from 2020-01-21T09:00

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...

10 Things We Love About Toddlers: Episode 243 from 2020-01-14T09:00

Toddlers get a bad rap - out in the world and even here on the podcast, where we’ve occasionally uttered the phrase: “One-year-olds are the worst.” But there’s so much to love about the toddler ...

More Than Mom: Small Habits That Make A Big Difference from 2020-01-12T09:00

Overhauls and reinventions sound attractive, but they can be overwhelming and even cause us to crash and burn before we ever see results. We’re both interested in the role small habits and littl...

Staying Organized&Motivated As A Full-Time Working Mom: Voices 44 from 2020-01-10T12:00

A full-time physician with three young kids and a couple of side hustles, Sarah Hart-Unger relies on some time-tested systems to make sure she doesn’t miss a meeting, carves out space for her ow...

Listener Questions (Vol. 23): Episode 242 from 2020-01-07T15:00

Thoughts on how we handle sick days, encouragement for a mom of two-under-two struggling with accepting help when it's offered, troubleshooting a six-year-old with a nightwaking habit, and commi...

Cozy Year-End Chat With Meagan&Sarah: Episode 241 from 2019-12-31T12:00

We're not quite ready to get all crazy-intentional about 2020, but we're also over the holidays and feeling a little reflective. Episode 241 is a casual year-end fireside (we wish!) chat with Me...

Listener Questions (Vol. 22): Episode 240 from 2019-12-23T15:00

A mom in the trenches wonders exactly when things will start to feel easier, playdates with school-aged boys whose house rules differ on video games, dealing with disappointment as a mom (especi...

Kids’ Haircuts, Styling&Maintenance: Episode 239 from 2019-12-17T12:00

When your baby comes home one with one of those hospital-issued fine-toothed combs, the nurses don’t warn you about awkward baby mullets, the heartache of cutting off toddler curls, or the volum...

Must-Have Winter Gear For All Ages: Episode 238 from 2019-12-10T12:00

Little kids have big needs when it comes to staying warm, comfortable, and happy in the winter, and even as the season returns again and again, growing kids seem to KEEP NEEDING WINTER STUFF. Wi...

The Thank-You Project with Nancy Davis Kho: Voices 43 from 2019-12-06T12:00:13

Would it change your life to write thank you letters to the people who've helped you get to where you are? That's what writer Nancy Davis Kho set out to do when she approached a milestone birthd...

The Holiday Meagan Went All In: Episode 237 from 2019-12-03T12:00:29

Meagan’s last three Christmases have played out like a sad country song (divorce! family emergency! breakup!), and this year she’s going ALL IN on festiveness in an effort to reset the tone for ...

More Than Mom: Things We’ve Changed Our Minds About from 2019-12-01T12:00:32

We may seem set in our ways, but sometimes a change in persuasion comes later in motherhood--and life. This More Than Mom episode is all about the things we've changed our minds about, from the ...

Holiday Shopping 03: Storing, Wrapping&Opening from 2019-11-29T12:00:45

Once the gifts have been purchased, what do we actually DO with them? Hide and hope? Box up and ship? Wrap and display? Stack in cardboard boxes until the eleventh hour? Turns out, it's a little...

Holiday Shopping 02: Small Business, Maker&Handmade from 2019-11-28T12:00:16

We love supporting artists, makers, and small businesses, but when it comes time to actually DO the holiday shopping, this can be easier said than done. In the second installment of our Holiday ...

Holiday Shopping 01: Organizing, Planning&Purchasing from 2019-11-27T12:00:13

List-making, idea-capturing, online-ordering, OH MY. It's time to get serious about holiday shopping, and between us we've got multiple spreadsheets and very different tactics when it comes to o...

Grab Bag Catch-Up&Reading While Traveling: Episode 236 from 2019-11-26T12:00:25

Grab your favorite beverage and cozy up for a catch-all catch-up with Meagan and Sarah! We talk about the season, the weather, our recent travels, and some fun updates from the business! Then Sa...

More Than Mom: Hair Styling&Hair Maintenance from 2019-11-24T12:00:10

We're doing a deep dive into all things hair and hairstyling in this week's More Than Mom episode! From how often we wash to whether we heat-style, covering grays, DIY color, cutting bangs, salo...

Creating Holiday Memories 03: Capturing from 2019-11-22T12:00:10

How can we capture sweet holiday moments even while they're happening? What's the balance between being the family documentarian and truly participating in the magic as it unfolds? In the final ...

Creating Holiday Memories 02: Appreciating from 2019-11-21T12:00:17

From structured gratitude practices to spontaneous texts, this time of year provides lots of opportunities to appreciate the moments--and the people--in our lives. In this second part in our spe...

Creating Holiday Memories 01: Noticing from 2019-11-20T12:00:54

Moms are great at planning the holidays. Check-listing the holidays. Executing the holidays. But for those of us who want to create lasting holiday memories for ourselves and our families, it st...

“Mom Brain”&Making Adult Conversation: Episode 235 from 2019-11-19T12:00:48

Feeling distracted, forgetful, or just sorta fuzzy? We've been there. Listener Erin asked about"mom brain"and how we've handled it over the years, as well as how to keep your adult conversation ...

Mom Myths&Mom Truths: Episode 234 from 2019-11-12T12:00:15

Heartburn in pregnancy means babies born with lots of hair; boys are harder when they're little, girls are harder later on; third babies are super chill: These are just a few myths and supposed ...

More Than Mom: Fall Fitness Update from 2019-11-10T15:00:58

Meagan and Sarah have been lifting weights this fall! After bemoaning our fitness situation back in late summer, we got (sorta) serious about doing trainer-led workouts--and we found a way to do...

Removing The Stigma Of Kids In Therapy: Voices 42 from 2019-11-08T15:00:51

Taking your child to see a counselor, therapist, or psychologist feels heavy...but it doesn't have to be. As our understanding of childhood mental health expands and the stigma associated with s...

The Fall Sarah Quit Everything: Episode 233 from 2019-11-05T12:00:20

The road to extracurricular insanity is paved with good intentions...or so the saying goes. Sarah has always resisted the pressure to sign her kids up for multiple sports, clubs, and activities,...

Celebrating Kids’Birthdays&Family Culture: Episode 232 from 2019-10-29T11:00:31

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...

More Than Mom: Things That Creep Us Out from 2019-10-27T11:00:27

Weirdest thing Meagan and Sarah are afraid of? You'll never guess in a million years (and please tell us if you share our weird fears!). And then there are the more typical things that creep us ...

On Our Tables This Fall: Episode 231 from 2019-10-22T11:00:03

Roasts, stews, gourd-shaped baked goods, and soups that pair with a storybook read-aloud--we are leaning in hard this fall to cozy seasonal cooking. Join Meagan and Sarah as we discuss what we'v...

What’s One More? The Practical Realities of 3+ Kid Families: Episode 230 from 2019-10-15T11:00:48

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 ...

More Than Mom: Behind The Scenes Of Our Partnership from 2019-10-13T11:00:56

Curious what it’s like to run a business with your good friend? Or how we navigate money conversations, time commitments, and growth tension while mothering a collective eight children? Today’s ...

Table Manners&Social Graces: Episode 229 from 2019-10-08T11:00:25

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 diffe...

Career Challenges&Working Mom Strategies: Voices 41 from 2019-10-04T14:00:38

Navigating traditional employment while mothering small children brings up so many questions--from negotiating flexible schedules to getting hired while pregnant, promotion challenges and where ...

Parenting“Fair”vs. Parenting To The Child: Episode 228 from 2019-10-01T11:00:23

Do we set family rules that apply to everyone, or adjust our expectations for individual kids'and their different strengths, struggles, and personalities? Yes. Both. And it's complicated. We lov...

Female Friendships&Women We Admire (PLUS Picture Books with Katie): Episode 227 from 2019-09-24T11:00:46

Mom-friends are a true gift--but they're just one type of female friendship we've benefitted from over the years. Today we're talking about building relationships with women we admire - mentors,...

More Than Mom: Fall Fitness Pep Talk from 2019-09-22T14:00:09

With kids back in school, we’re looking at taking care of our bodies through regular exercise. Meagan’s already established a new early morning workout routine with some accountability buddies, ...

Finding Time&Making Time: Episode 226 from 2019-09-17T11:00:18

Time-strapped, mom? You’re not alone. This week Meagan and Sarah look at time management through two different lenses: first, how to find pockets of time in your existing schedule to make small ...

Sports Fandom&Family Culture: Episode 225 from 2019-09-10T11:00

Fall means football, whether you care a little bit, a ton, or not at all. This inspired us to talk about the way sports fandom relates to family culture in a broader way--from bonding across gen...

More Than Mom: Being Alone from 2019-09-08T11:00:09

Recently both Meagan and Sarah took trips where they spent significant time alone--like, alone-alone, not"5 minutes in the bathroom with a kid outside the door"alone. This got us thinking about ...

Feeding Your Family Without The Guilt with Stacie Billis&Meghan Splawn: Voices 40 from 2019-09-06T11:00:52

From picky eaters to snacking tweens, independent lunch-packers to dinner woes, this month’s Voices interview episode is packed with tips for feeding your family nutritious meals without the gui...

Listener Questions (Vol. 21): Episode 224 from 2019-09-03T11:00:40

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 grumpine...

Listener Questions (Vol. 20): Episode 223 from 2019-08-27T11:00:43

Preschoolers and violent pretend play, navigating changing relationships with grown children, advice for a mom whose 15-month-old is starting a preschool program, and thoughts on talking to our ...

More Than Mom: Late Summer Check-In&Procrastination from 2019-08-25T11:00:47

It happens every year: Meagan and Sarah get to the end of summer and just feel the need to take a pause and check in. Today's More Than Mom episode gives us that space to catch up about our summ...

Morning Routines&Morning Makeovers: Episode 222 from 2019-08-20T11:00:20

That feeling when summer has all but killed your morning mojo and you're BEGGING for a fresh start? Yep, we're there. Sarah's kids are newly back in school and Meagan's are gearing up, so this e...

Reading&Literacy Tips by Age&Stage from 2019-08-16T11:00:11

Encouraging literacy and reading aloud to kids is something we all know we “should” do, and most of us do our best. But depending on your stage of motherhood and the age of your kids, this is ea...

Tips For Starting (Elementary&Middle) School: Episode 221 from 2019-08-13T11:00:47

Sarah has a new middle schooler and needs all the tips, which Meagan is happy to share. And many of you are launching new kinders or early elementary kids this year, something the two of us have...

More Than Mom: For The Love Of Libraries from 2019-08-11T11:00:37

Do you remember the libraries of your past? We do. In fact, we have enough to say about the transformative power of libraries to fill an entire More Than Mom episode! From our earliest library m...

Home Management Systems That Work (For Now): Episode 220 from 2019-08-06T11:00:20

Donating used items, keeping track of library books, getting kids to put their own clean clothes away, and staying on top of the monthly budget: These are a few of the home management / life / a...

Mothering&Running A Business Through Chronic Illness With Amy Clark: Voices 39 from 2019-08-02T11:00:10

Imagine you're a mom of two, successful entrepreneur, and self-confessed Type A personality...and then you find out that you have a chronic condition that will cause you to be in pain and sap yo...

Motherhood&FOMO: Episode 219 from 2019-07-30T11:00:21

The fear of missing out is real, and it preys on new moms in particular. Whether your FOMO flares up when you see other moms'lives play out on Instagram, or you feel it most when it seems like e...

More Than Mom: The Lives We Didn’t Lead from 2019-07-28T11:00:53

Remember Sliding Doors? Today's episode asks the question:"Where would we be if...". Meagan and Sarah talk about the points in our lives where different decisions might have led us down dramatic...

Let’s Talk About“Sharenting”: Episode 218 from 2019-07-23T11:00:15

Concerns over safety and privacy are one thing (and worth discussing), but what about the broader implications of kids growing up with a digital identity shaped by their parents long before they...

Throwbacks&TimeHops (Why Looking Back Matters): Episode 217 from 2019-07-16T11:00:55

On this day in history, where were we? One year Sarah was stuck inside with littles in 115-degree Arizona heat; another year Meagan was directing her kids in a play. One July day many years ago,...

More Than Mom: Would You Rather… from 2019-07-14T11:00:11

Today is pure fun--a game of Would You Rather...?, in which Meagan and Sarah challenge each other with choices between wildly impossible scenarios. Which one of us would rather have a permanent ...

Other People’s Babies: Episode 216 from 2019-07-09T11:00:18

Now that our kids are getting older, we have the opportunity to ooh and ahh over other people's babies, and we're here to talk about it. From how we are with our nieces and nephews to whether ho...

Worth The Wait: One Mom’s Infertility Story with K.C. Clifford: Voices 38 from 2019-07-05T11:00:33

When starting a family didn’t go as planned and money was tight, singer-songwriter K.C. Clifford felt like she had no choice but to surrender to the devastating possibility that she would never ...

We Love Fun Now! (Or Do We?) PLUS Beach Reads: Episode 215 from 2019-07-02T11:00:42

We're known by many as fun-haters (see Episode 10 for the backstory!), but does this still hold true four years later? We revisit the fun-list today--everything from pushing kids on the swings, ...

Must Have Gear For The Beach&Pool: Episode 214 from 2019-06-25T11:00:03

We've been to the beach and the pool with little kids...and survived! From what to take with you to how to carry it, from how to sit comfortably to the best ways to stay entertained, we've got y...

More Than Mom: Dating As A Divorced Mom from 2019-06-23T11:00:12

Meagan opens up about dating as a divorced mom after being partnered up for the better part of two decades, and Sarah has many questions. If you've ever wondered about dating apps, dating as a s...

Adventure As A Family Value: Episode 213 from 2019-06-18T11:00:27

It can be as small as trying a new food or as big as starring in the school play; helping our kids feel the thrill of adventure doesn't have to mean putting them at risk or forcing an indoor-lov...

Parenting Siblings (Host Swap With Edit Your Life’s Asha Dornfest): Episode 212 from 2019-06-11T11:00:21

Introducing a new baby to a freshly-minted big sibling can be daunting, and it's only the beginning of parenting siblings. Join Meagan and Edit Your Life's Asha Dornfest, who are both now parent...

More Than Mom: The Search For The Perfect Thing from 2019-06-09T11:00:26

That product you've been searching for to do just that thing you need? We found it. Okay, well, we found a few of them...and we're still on the hunt for a few more. In this More Than Mom episode...

Having Kids Young&Building A Creative Business With Camp Climb Founder Emma Hicks: Voices 37 from 2019-06-07T11:00:10

Take a girl with a great eye for design and an entrepreneurial streak, add a just-out-of-high-school introduction to motherhood, and sprinkle with some good-old Midwestern pluck and determinatio...

Listener Questions (Vacation Edition): Episode 211 from 2019-06-04T11:00:01

Creating family culture around vacations, whether we let our kids skip school for family trips, how to (and whether to) stick to sleep routines on the road, dealing with kid meltdowns while trav...

Listener Questions (Vol. 19): Episode 210 from 2019-05-28T11:00:07

Coping tips for a mom whose husband travels for several weeks at a time, our thoughts on whether traditional preschool is"necessary"when a four-year-old's needs are being met at home, Sarah's de...

More Than Mom: Adventures Great&Small from 2019-05-26T11:00:17

What makes an experience an adventure, and how has motherhood changed our willingness to be up for it? Are Meagan and Sarah adventure-seekers, adventure-avoiders, or somewhere in the middle? And...

Screen Time Strategies Through The Years: Episode 209 from 2019-05-21T11:00:38

Whether you're more structured like Sarah or intuitive like Meagan, your parenting decisions around screen media will likely evolve as kids get older, new tech emerges, and expert recommendation...

BONUS: Teachers Respond To May Madness from 2019-05-17T11:00:19

May is so crazy for parents that it has a new internet nickname: MAYcember (like December, without the presents). We covered the parenting side of things in Episode 206 (listen here if you misse...

Royal Baby&Celebrity Parenting Culture: Episode 208 from 2019-05-14T11:00:29

Archie is seventh in line to the crown, and we have thoughts about it all: the royals, our cultural obsession with celebrity parents, and how becoming a new mom in the spotlight would be both ha...

More Than Mom: Giving&Receiving Gifts from 2019-05-12T11:00:48

Do you love giving gifts or sometimes stress over the obligation? Are you more of a spontaneous giver or a planner? And where does Receiving Gifts fall in your Love Languages? Meagan and Sarah d...

Our Kids&Their Friendships: Episode 207 from 2019-05-07T11:00:13

Between us we've seen it all: the shy kid, the sensitive empath, the loyal bestie, the social-savvy teen. In Episode 207 Meagan and Sarah look at our combined eight kids through the lens of frie...

Spending, Saving, and Living Your Values with Natalie Taylor: Voices 36 from 2019-05-03T11:00:14

Credit card debt, saving for college, working full-time vs. part-time, and planning for the long term: there are big questions that come up in personal finance, and they manage to overlap and in...

Surviving The End Of School: Episode 206 from 2019-04-30T11:00:45

Brace yourselves, school moms: May is here. In Episode 206 Meagan and Sarah share time-tested tips for surviving the end of school--from volunteering our time without going nuts to keeping track...

Family Budgets&Personal Finance: Episode 205 from 2019-04-23T11:00:17

Meagan recently did a budget overhaul and has some thoughts. From getting really clear about expenses to taking an honest look at emotionally-motivated money decisions from the past, we're getti...

More Than Mom: Outdoor Décor&Patio Style from 2019-04-21T11:00:04

From dream porches and fantasy backyards to the practical ways we currently enjoy our outdoor spaces, this More Than Mom episode is all about the homes outside our homes. We've got DIY (and hire...

Getting Outside With Kids: Episode 204 from 2019-04-16T11:00:22

Are you a total nature mama or more of an"indoor cat"(as Sarah calls herself)? Wherever you fall on the spectrum, there are big benefits that come with getting kids outdoors as much as possible....

BONUS: Introducing Motherhood Sessions from Gimlet from 2019-04-11T11:00:13

Gimlet Media's new podcast for moms launches today! We're popping into your feed to air a special conversation between Julia, a mom grappling with her identity and family history after having he...

Knowing Yourself As A Mom: Episode 203 from 2019-04-09T11:00:48

Self-discovery doesn't always coincide with becoming a mom, but for many of us the identity shift that begins in new motherhood continues down a path of personal development through personality ...

More Than Mom: Hospitality&Customer Service from 2019-04-07T11:00:27

What makes for a memorable restaurant meal or hotel stay? What’s the secret sauce involved in great hospitality? (Hint: Pricy does not always equal excellence.) In this More Than Mom episode, Me...

Helping Kids Learn From Mistakes with Jessica Lahey: Voices 35 from 2019-04-05T11:00:39

Seeing our kids struggle is HARD–but the long game involves supporting them through mistakes and even failures in the pursuit of raising kids who take (appropriate) risks and can advocate for th...

Spring Traditions&Spring Books For Kids: Episode 202 from 2019-04-02T11:00:01

Meagan wants to go lilac-hunting and Sarah might try something for Earth Day this year. Of course we're also dyeing eggs, hiding baskets, and sprucing up our homes and gardens for a new season. ...

It’s Time To Plan For Summer: Episode 201 from 2019-03-26T11:00:53

It's spring, which means we're thinking about summer. Cobbling together childcare as a working mom, giving kids a chance to try new activities without over-scheduling them, and making time to en...

More Than Mom: Making The Podcast (Then vs. Now) from 2019-03-24T11:00:14

From microphones to sponsors, babysitters to sound engineers, the way we make The Mom Hour podcast has changed a ton in the last four years and 200+ episodes. In this fun lookback episode we lau...

What We’ve Learned From Each Other: Episode 200 from 2019-03-19T11:00:37

Four years to the day after dropping our very first episode of The Mom Hour, Meagan and Sarah are here with our 200th show. Join us as we reflect on what we've learned from each other, our guest...

BONUS: Not Aunt Becky!? The College Scam&Parenting Culture from 2019-03-14T23:00:07

Were you shocked - but, you know, not really all that surprised - to learn about this week's widespread accusations of wealthy parents using cheating, bribing, fraud and other nefarious means to...

Listener Questions (Vol. 18): Episode 199 from 2019-03-12T11:00:53

Helping a little kid deal with big feelings about an out-of-state move, traveling as a nervous flyer, finding your groove as an at-home mom when kids are in school full-time, and getting dad inv...

More Than Mom: Smartphone Apps We Can’t Live Without from 2019-03-10T11:00:02

Those little squares on our phones are portals to a whole lot of essential--and nonessential--aspects of life. From navigation to shopping, social to fitness, mindless to productive, Meagan and ...

Listener Questions (Vol.17): Episode 198 from 2019-03-05T12:00:18

Helping school-age kids start to self-regulate around screens and sweets, navigating an awkward situation with a fellow preschool mom, and organizing the"drop zone"in our homes--we answer these ...

Parenting Only Children&Loving The Teen Years With Karen Walrond: Voices 34 from 2019-03-01T12:00:31

As a mom of an only child who came home through adoption to a family already rich with diversity, Karen Walrond has thought a lot about what it means to develop a family culture under your own r...

BONUS: The Story Behind The“Surfboard Kid”Viral Photo… from 2019-02-27T10:00:36

That “surfboard kid” meme you’ve seen all over the internet? That’s a photo of Meagan and her son Isaac in 2003. We’re popping in with the full backstory on the photo, how the meme took off with...

Birth Order, Siblings, And Families Of Origin: Episode 197 from 2019-02-26T12:00:06

Meagan’s a youngest, Sarah’s a firstborn, and between us we have eight kids (not to mention a bunch of grown siblings ourselves). In Episode 197 we share insights into sibling relationships from...

More Than Mom: Products We Love from 2019-02-24T12:00:42

Best purchase we’ve made recently? Product we can’t believe we lived so long without? Splurges that were worth it and cheapos we love? Meagan and Sarah talk STUFF in this fun more than mom — all...

A Week Of Real-Life Dinners (Vol. 2): Episode 196 from 2019-02-19T12:00:17

Meal plans are one thing; real life is another. Join Meagan and Sarah as we look back at a recent week in our lives, detailing the dinners we planned, the ones that came together as expected, an...

Helping Or Helicoptering? (Part 2): Episode 195 from 2019-02-12T12:00:48

From baby safety to impulsive toddlers, school projects to friendship struggles, as moms we're given a ton of opportunities to get up in our kids'business or let them figure it out on their own....

More Than Mom: Former Jobs&Style Aspirations from 2019-02-10T12:00:58

Two things always fun to reminisce about: former jobs (especially the crazy ones) and style evolutions (our own, and fashion in general). Join Meagan and Sarah for a fun More Than Mom episode of...

Helping Or Helicoptering? (Part 1): Episode 194 from 2019-02-05T12:00:01

It’s not as simple as “helicopter” vs. “free range”. It never is, right? Most of us want to raise resilient, fulfilled, happy future-adults, but the trajectory from high-needs infant to self-ass...

The Pump&Dump Show: Voices 33 from 2019-02-01T12:00:06

All moms know that parenting is full of hilarious moments…well, hilarious in the “someday you’ll look back and laugh” kind of way. Tracey Tee and Shayna Ferm – friends, moms, comedians and creat...

What’s In Your Motherhood Time Capsule? Episode 193 from 2019-01-29T12:00:25

Everybody is getting rid of stuff…and we’re holding on! At least we’d like to. Join Meagan and Sarah as we talk about the stuff of motherhood–the material things that may not spark joy, but do hold...

More Than Mom: Grumpiness from 2019-01-27T12:00:54

Ever have an inexplicably grumpy day? (Please say yes.) Meagan and Sarah chat all things grumpiness in this More Than Mom episode of The Mom Hour. We laugh about our personal grumpiness triggers, h...

Toddlers vs. Teenagers: Episode 192 from 2019-01-22T12:00:55

Emotionally volatile, intellectually delightful (for the most part), overflowing bundles of growth and change: Toddlers and teens have a lot in common. Join Sarah and Meagan for a healthy debate ab...

Chores, Life Skills, & Household Contributions: Episode 191 from 2019-01-15T12:00:13

We know from research that kids who do chores become more successful adults…but we also know from experience that teaching kids to take on household responsibilities is challenging and often frustr...

More Than Mom: Sleep! from 2019-01-13T12:00:22

Pillow quirks, perfect sheets, temperature preferences, and bedside clocks–we have a LOT to say about the role sleep plays in our lives. For this More Than Mom episode we’re not talking about kids’...

Little Steps, Big Leaps, & Setting Intentions As A Mom: Episode 190 from 2019-01-08T12:00:09

With New Year energy buzzing, it's easy to get excited about overhauling every area of your life from parenting to home to work and play. Continuing the conversation we started last week about choo...

Your Potty Training Questions, Answered: Voices 32 from 2019-01-04T12:00:01

Is your toddler ready to begin potty training? What about a preschooler with frequent accidents or a fear of pooping in the toilet? And how long is it normal for kids to be dry during the day and s...

We’re Not “Word Of The Year” Types…Or Are We? Episode 189 from 2019-01-01T12:00:50

Seems like everybody chooses a “word of the year” nowadays, and we’re conflicted. Both Meagan and Sarah can be trend-averse and skeptical of fads…but we’re also all-in on self-reflection and anythi...

Best Of The Mom Hour 2018: Episode 188 from 2018-12-26T12:00:47

From confessing our #MomFail moments to airing our (literal) dirty laundry, Meagan and Sarah are looking back at the best moments on the podcast from 2018. Join us for a brand new episode and fresh...

More Than Mom: Our Favorite Products Of 2018 from 2018-12-21T12:00:54

From most embarrassing moments to favorite TV shows to what we learned about ourselves, Meagan and Sarah are taking a (mostly) fun and fluffy look back at 2018 for this More Than Mom episode of The...

Should I Get Pregnant Again? Episode 187 from 2018-12-18T12:00:04

On the fence about adding another baby to the family? You are not alone. We hear this a TON from listeners, and it’s a favorite topic among mom friends in the family-growing years. In Episode 187 M...

Listener Questions (Holiday Edition, Vol.3): 2018 Holiday Special #4 from 2018-12-14T12:00:45

Gift ideas for a second baby who wants for nothing, managing holiday hosting stress as a mom with a clingy toddler, tips for staying organized during the holidays, and standing your ground when ext...

Raising Readers & Our Favorite Holiday Books: Episode 186 from 2018-12-11T12:00:16

We love books, and we hope our kids grow up to love them too…but how do we get there? Meagan and Sarah break down the ways we encourage literacy and a love of reading in our homes–without piling on...

Loving The Holidays As A Divorced Mom, Single Mom, Or Blended Family: 2018 Holiday Special #3 from 2018-12-07T12:00:57

Most families are touched by divorce in some way, and the holidays can bring up all kinds of questions and challenges for single or re-coupled parents, children of divorced parents (including adult...

Road Trips & Air Travel With Babies, Toddlers, & Littles: Episode 185 from 2018-12-04T12:00:30

Buckle up, mamas. We’re getting into the details of air travel AND car trips with babies, toddlers, and little kids. Meagan’s the expert on road trips, and Sarah has flown a ton with tiny kids. If ...

December Intentions For Busy Moms: 2018 Holiday Special #2 from 2018-11-30T12:00:43

This year’s December doesn’t have to be like last year. Join Meagan and Sarah as we set intentions for the busy holiday month ahead, everything from little ways to find joy in the messes to bigger ...

Change Is The Only Constant: Episode 184 from 2018-11-27T12:00:56

In Episode 184 we talk about the things that have changed since we became moms--from the superficial stuff like trends in baby gear to the more significant ways that the digital age has shaped pare...

Kids & Gift Lists: 2018 Holiday Special #1 from 2018-11-23T10:00:21

Our kids have made their holiday wish lists, and we’re popping into your podcast feed on Black Friday to chat about them! Join Meagan and Sarah as we review our own kids’ Christmas lists, what we h...

“Mommy Needs Wine” & Other Problematic Mom-Tropes: Episode 183 from 2018-11-20T12:00:19

Meagan and Sarah both enjoy wine and cocktails, but coincidentally we both scaled back our drinking recently and have observations to share. We’re also wary of the pervasive “mommy needs a drink” t...

More Than Mom: Cheers! from 2018-11-18T12:00:58

Heading into a holiday week, Meagan and Sarah are feeling festive and talking about our favorite adult beverages. We also talk about rituals and routines involving our favorite drinks, hangover cur...

Holiday Travel & Visiting Relatives: Episode 182 from 2018-11-13T12:00:39

Whether it’s across town for dinner or cross-country for a week, visiting family comes with challenges–especially at the holidays. There are relationship dynamics to consider, plus germs, tradition...

More Than Mom: Clutter from 2018-11-11T12:00:25

Cupboards, cabinets, closets, and drawers: Meagan and Sarah are opening up and confessing what’s working and what isn’t when it comes to clutter and our homes. Join us for another fun More Than Mom...

How Baby’s Personality May (Or May Not) Predict Big Kid Character Traits: Episode 181 from 2018-11-06T12:00:41

Can a wild toddler become mellow teen? A shy preschooler an outgoing tween? Or do our littles’ personalities predict their big kid identities? As usual, we’re saying it’s a little of both, or somew...

Finding Your Voice As Your Kids Get Older With Asha Dornfest: Voices 31 from 2018-11-02T11:00:36

If your kids are little, maybe you’ve wondered what it’s really like to send a child off to college. Or maybe you’ve pondered how your mom-life – and the way you relate to the world – might change ...

Helping Kids With Doctor Visits, Shots, and “Appointment Fear”: Episode 180 from 2018-10-30T11:00:18

Hiding under the exam table, screaming and flailing, flat-out refusing to open up for the dentist: Our kids have done it all in the name of avoiding the needle or the checkup (or even a haircut!).I...

More Than Mom: Pets! from 2018-10-28T11:00:39

Pets are fun, but they’re not easy. Meagan and Sarah both love animals, but we also keep it real about the times in our lives when pets have brought more trouble than delight to our busy homes. We ...

First Babies Vs. The Rest: Episode 179 from 2018-10-23T11:00:33

First babies get all our attention...but they have to endure our most rookie mistakes and newbie neuroses, too. Join Meagan and Sarah for a fun flashback at how we planned for, fed, celebrated, and...

Co-Parenting In Real Life: Episode 178 from 2018-10-16T11:00:20

Co-parenting is tough, and we're here to talk about it. This week Meagan and Sarah talk about getting on the same page as your co-parent, how to handle personality differences and baggage from our ...

More Than Mom: Musical Theater from 2018-10-14T11:00:26

It’s an all-Broadway edition of More Than Mom! We talk about Meagan’s recent performing stint as Roxie Hart in Chicago!, the stage shows we’ve seen lately or want to see, and respond to listener re...

Halloween Costumes & Halloween Picture Books: Episode 177 from 2018-10-09T11:00:34

Halloween costumes come with parenting questions: Will baby keep the hat on? How scary is too scary? Can you figure out how to master that face painting technique your kid is dying for? When and ho...

Changing The Conversation With Jenny Schatzle: Voices 30 from 2018-10-05T11:00:05

Twin mom and motivational powerhouse Jenny Schatzle gets vulnerable about her transition to motherhood, her role as a leader and entrepreneur, and the tricky business of staying authentic AND posit...

Listener Questions (Vol.16): Episode 176 from 2018-10-02T11:00:51

Parenting a strong-willed kid, handling criticism about your family size or kids' spacing, the first signs of kid crushes and puppy love, and gift ideas for your kids' grandparents. Meagan and Sara...

Listener Questions (Vol.15): Episode 175 from 2018-09-25T11:00:24

Losing your cool and yelling at your kids (how it happens to us ALL, how to prevent it, and how to cope after it happens), dealing with a pinching/biting 19-month-old, and extracting your family fr...

More Than Mom: Fall! from 2018-09-23T11:00:09

It's officially fall, no matter what kind of whether you're enjoying. Meagan and Sarah chat fall décor, fall wardrobes, experiencing fall in different parts of the country, and more in this More Th...

How To Be The Parent That Teachers (And Schools) Love: Episode 174 from 2018-09-18T18:05:54

Supporting your child's school experience doesn't have to look like tons of volunteer hours, chaperoning field trips, or organizing classroom parties. It CAN (and we salute those who do it!), but i...

The Life-Changing Magic Of Arbitrary Rules: Episode 173 from 2018-09-11T11:00:18

Why? Because I said so. Has a nice ring to it, right? Even better, though (and more specific): because it's a rule in our house. In Episode 173 Meagan and Sarah are talking about the beauty and hil...

More Than Mom: Podcasts We Love from 2018-09-09T11:00:48

Meagan and Sarah talk about what podcasts WE listen to in this week’s More Than Mom episode! After a dry spell of discovering new audio shows, we each have a few new favorites–and they’re outside o...

Stretched Too Thin With Jessica Turner: Voices 29 from 2018-09-07T23:03:37

Working moms: are you stressed, anxious, and tired of hearing about this mythical thing called "balance?" You aren't alone, and you've come to the right place.

Dirty Dishes In The Sink (No, It’s Not A Metaphor): Episode 172 from 2018-09-04T11:00:54

Do you have dirty dishes in your sink right now? So do we, but instead of washing them we decided to podcast about it! Join Meagan and Sarah for a look at the products and practices that keep thing...

Mom Habits We Just Can’t Shake: Episode 171 from 2018-08-28T11:00:07

You're standing in the checkout line doing that familiar bounce-bounce-sway motion to soothe a fussy baby when suddenly you realize: you don't HAVE a baby. Ever been there? We're willing to be you ...

More Than Mom: Splurges & Saves from 2018-08-26T11:00:59

We all make choices about where and how we spend our money--so what areas of home, life, and style to Meagan and Sarah choose to save on, and which ones are our splurges? We discuss in this More Th...

How To Be A Good-Enough Lunch Packer: Episode 170 from 2018-08-21T11:00:24

Boxes, bags, and bentos--here we go, friends. We're talking lunch-packing on this week's episode of The Mom Hour. From the gear we love (or like well-enough), to the stuff we pack (no, it's not pre...

Productivity & Time Management Tips For Moms: Episode 169 from 2018-08-14T11:00:01

How do the things get done? Where does the time go? These are the questions we look at in today’s podcast episode. We’ve got tips for making the most of your time and prioritizing well so you feel ...

More Than Mom: Behind The Scenes & Business Updates from 2018-08-12T11:00:26

By listener-request we’re taking you behind the scenes! We discuss the making of The Mom Hour, our recording quirks, tips for aspiring podcasters, how we work with brands, and more. We also give a ...

Late-Summer Check-In & Managing Seasonal Transitions: Episode 168 from 2018-08-07T19:00:14

Sarah has one week left of summer and Meagan has a MONTH. We chat about late-summer malaise, seasonal energy slumps in general, how to (or whether to) get back to healthier habits and routines, and...

How To Be A Happier Parent with KJ Dell’Antonia: Voices 28 from 2018-08-03T11:00:08

Happiness in parenting doesn’t mean mean skipping through fields of daisies with a brood of clean, cheerful, never-whining children who eat their veggies and always put their dirty clothes in the h...

Loads And Loads (And Loads) Of Laundry: Episode 167 from 2018-07-31T11:00:45

We’ve yet to meet a mom at any stage of parenthood who didn’t have to deal with laundry–it’s one of the great equalizers of the mothering experience, no? Today on The Mom Hour Meagan and Sarah take...

More Than Mom: Décor Nostalgia from 2018-07-29T11:00:21

High school bedrooms, college dorm rooms, first apartments, first homes. Meagan and Sarah describe their home décor style through the years in this More Than Mom episode. Join us! Sponsor Spotlight...

Last Firsts & First Lasts (Milestones We Notice, And A Bunch We Miss): Episode 166 from 2018-07-24T11:00:24

The last day of preschool is one thing–poignant, and easy to see coming–but what about the last time your toddler uses your favorite adorable mispronunciation? The last time you step on a LEGO? The...

When You’re Feeling Criticized, Remember This: Episode 165 from 2018-07-17T11:00:38

Navigating decisions as a mom is hard enough; feeling judged, criticized, or shamed for those decisions? That feels like garbage. After years of practice, Meagan and Sarah have words of encourageme...

More Than Mom: Guilty Pleasures from 2018-07-15T11:00:08

You’re home alone on a rainy Saturday afternoon and that movie comes on that you just HAVE to watch. What is it? In this More Than Mom episode Meagan and Sarah confess the books, movies, songs, and...

Mamas Of The NICU with Bianca Dottin: Voices 27 from 2018-07-13T15:23:53

Bianca Dottin’s second pregnancy was long-awaited and relatively drama-free. But when baby Tristan arrived at 34 weeks and was admitted to the NICU unable to breathe on his own, it was clear that h...

Nurturing Kids’ Talents (And When To Let Them Quit): Episode 164 from 2018-07-10T11:00:12

Your kid shows an aptitude for something...now what? Meagan and Sarah discuss the sometimes tricky topic of how to nurture our kids' natural abilities without pressuring or pushing. We also talk ab...

Listener Questions (Vol.14): Episode 163 from 2018-07-03T20:26:41

Helping a toddler with nighttime fears, the logistics of taking a baby to the beach, the ideal age-spacing between siblings, and helping a two-year-old feel special when a new baby arrives. These a...

Listener Questions (Vol.13): Episode 162 from 2018-06-26T11:00:06

Teaching social graces to a shy preschooler, saving money on groceries and household supplies, and helping school-aged kids learn to deal with feelings of frustration. These are three topics brough...

More Than Mom: What’s In Our Purses? from 2018-06-24T16:27:39

You can learn a lot about a person by taking a peek inside their purse. (Also: it’s time we cleaned out our purses!) In this episode of More Than Mom from The Mom Hour, Meagan and Sarah do a deep d...

The Life-Changing Magic of Opting Out: Episode 161 from 2018-06-19T11:00:32

No one mom "does it all"--or so we're told. But what exactly DON'T we do? In Episode 161 Meagan and Sarah share our experience finding ways to opt out of the little (and sometimes not-so-little) ta...

More Than Mom: Summer Bucket List (For Moms) from 2018-06-17T15:39:16

Summer fun isn’t just for kids! Meagan and Sarah chat about their hopes, dreams, and plans for this summer–everything from their favorite indulgent magazines to read to what kind of outdoor adventu...

Feeding A Family (Dinner Woes, Part 2): Episode 160 from 2018-06-12T17:16:31

If you struggle with meal planning or dread the grocery store, you’re not alone. Today we tackle three more challenges to dinner-making success and offer our tips and solutions for overcoming them....

Strong As A Mother with Kate Rope: Voices 26 from 2018-06-08T11:00:21

“Having help and support is the way nature intended for us to make human beings”. So says journalist and author Kate Rope in her new book all about how moms can take better care of their mental, em...

Feeding A Family (Dinner Woes, Part 1): Episode 159 from 2018-06-05T11:00:33

No time to cook? Got picky eaters? Hate the “witching hour”? We’re with you. In this episode Meagan and Sarah tackle three common dinner-making obstacles and offer solutions and tips that help us i...

More Than Mom: Movie Musicals from 2018-06-03T11:00:51

Warning: this episode may make you want to ignore all responsibilities for an untold number of hours so that you can hole up and watch a movie musical marathon. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! Join M...

Kids’ Clothes, Shoes, and Gear for Summer: Episode 158 from 2018-05-29T11:00:20

The weather is warming up and everybody’s clothes are too small–time to talk summertime clothes, shoes, and gear for kids! Meagan and Sarah share our go-to tips and favorite brands for keeping kids...

More Than Mom: Exercise & Fitness from 2018-05-27T11:00:01

We’ve hit a mid-year slump in our fitness mojo, friends. Have you? Meagan and Sarah address where we are with working out, what has worked for us in the past, and discuss strategies for getting bac...

Our Worst #MomFail Moments: Episode 157 from 2018-05-22T11:00:48

We aren't perfect, we're real. It's the last line of our show intro and it's the guiding principle of this episode. Buckle up, guys, as Meagan and Sarah confess some really cringe-worthy mom fails ...

Potty Training & Other Bathroom Matters: Episode 156 from 2018-05-15T11:00:09

By popular request we’re tackling potty training in Episode 156! But if your kids are well beyond diapers by now, stick around. We extend the conversation to include other bathroom messes and reali...

Birthday Parties The Easier Way: Episode 155 from 2018-05-08T11:00:43

Between Meagan and Sarah we’ve celebrated our kids’ birthdays 95 times. NINETY-FIVE birthdays, guys. We share the lessons we’ve learned in scaling back while still keeping up some special tradition...

More Than Mom: Mom 2.0 Conference Recap from 2018-05-06T11:00:59

Meagan and Sarah recap their week at the Mom 2.0 conference in Pasadena, including that one time they lovingly accosted a breastfeeding mom in an evening gown, that other time Meagan had to be forc...

Surviving A Major Health Scare with Kathreen Francis: Voices 25 from 2018-05-04T11:00:37

Meagan sits down with her sister Kathreen to talk openly for the very first time about the major health crisis that rocked their family last December. This special episode in our Voices interview s...

Feeding A Family (Snacks & Sweets): Episode 154 from 2018-05-01T11:00:58

No one tells you when you become a parent that you’ll spend a significant portion of the rest of your life in conversations about snacks and sweets–but it’s true! Most kids would snack and indulge ...

Moving, Remodeling & Other Home Transitions: Episode 153 from 2018-04-24T11:00:27

Moving, remodeling, and home renovations are never easy, but with kids in the mix the difficulty level goes up a notch…or twelve. Meagan is fresh off a cross-town move and Sarah has had several hom...

More Than Mom: Purses from 2018-04-22T11:00:20

The search for the perfect purse (and laptop bag…and evening clutch) continues to elude Meagan and Sarah, but that doesn’t stop us from trying to find it. Join us for as fun More Than Mom minisode ...

What’s Great (And Less-Great) About Our Eight: Episode 152 from 2018-04-17T13:00

Part of the fun of having so many kids between us is that we never run out of things to talk about! Join Meagan and Sarah for a quick look at what each of our eight kids is going through these days...

Stepping Into Your True Self with Musician Sarah Sample: Voices 24 from 2018-04-13T20:29:29

Singer-songwriter and mom of two Sarah Sample joins The Mom Hour co-host Sarah Powers for a chat that feels like two old friends catching up. That’s because Sarah and Sarah ARE two old friends–of 2...

Feeding A Family (Breakfast & Lunch): Episode 151 from 2018-04-10T13:00:35

Meagan and Sarah share what they feed their families for breakfast and lunch (and we’re keeping it VERY real here) in Episode 151 of The Mom Hour. We also take a look back and how we survived the b...

More Than Mom: Travel from 2018-04-08T13:00:48

Beaches or big cities? Rental cars or public transport? Where have we been and where would we love to go? Join Meagan and Sarah for a More Than Mom episode all about TRAVEL! Sponsor Spotlight: FabF...

Meagan’s Divorce Update (One Year Later): Episode 150 from 2018-04-03T13:00:32

Meagan first shared that her marriage had ended last spring and we've heard from a lot of listeners that you guys would like an update on how things are going as she adjusts to life as a divorced m...

Listener Questions (Vol.12): Episode 149 from 2018-03-27T13:00:44

Setting up toddler playgroups, feeling overwhelmed by housework, and how to handle teachers who don't see your kid the way you do. We got GREAT listener questions for this episode and do our best t...

School Projects, Homework, & How Much To Help: Episode 148 from 2018-03-20T12:00:41

If the mere thought of a tri-fold science project display board makes you want to run for the hills, we're right there with you. But we've also come to accept that as kids move into upper elementar...

More Than Mom: Hobbies from 2018-03-18T08:00:25

What constitutes a hobby? Does it have to involve textiles? Does cheese count? Do people really have hobbies outside of singing, dancing, and writing? Meagan and Sarah laugh our way through another...

Baby Shower Gift Ideas (& My, How Things Have Changed): Episode 147 from 2018-03-13T12:00:20

Whether you're expecting a new baby or love showering friends with thoughtful baby gifts, this episode is for you. Meagan and Sarah enlist the help of some savvy new moms to get the latest product ...

More Than Mom: Beverages from 2018-03-11T12:00:21

Who knew we’d have so much to say about beverages? That’s the fun of our More-Than-Mom series–it’s a deep dive into the super superficial, with bits of nostalgia thrown in for fun. Join Meagan and ...

Kindergarten Readiness & Parent-Teacher Relationships with Kelly Hiltz: Voices 23 from 2018-03-10T04:36:15

We get a ton of listener questions on the topic of sending kids off to kindergarten--how to know if they're ready, what to do about those tricky summer birthdays in terms of sending a kid or holdin...

Other Adults In Our Kids’ Lives: Episode 146 from 2018-03-06T20:17:38

What if "I can't do it all" wasn't a statement of parenting failure and instead an opportunity to expand our kids' horizons and our own support system? What if instead of trying to be all things to...

More Than Mom: Social Media from 2018-03-04T07:00:24

Love it or hate it, social media is a part of our lives. Join Meagan and Sarah for a meandering chat about our favorite ways to be social online. This episode is part of our More Than Mom series, w...

Stocking Your House For Stuck-Inside Days: Episode 145 from 2018-02-27T13:00:06

Between sick days and snow days, new babies and school holidays, we know firsthand how hard it is to be stuck inside with kids for what feels like eternity. In Episode 145 of The Mom Hour, Meagan a...

More Than Mom: Beauty Product Nostalgia from 2018-02-25T10:00:48

Can you remember the skincare products and fragrance you swore by in middle school? How do you feel about clear mascara or yellow nail polish? Can you sing the Jhirmack shampoo jingle at full voice...

The Myth Of The Mom Tribe: Episode 144 from 2018-02-20T13:00:59

Moms need tribes, right? So we’re told. But what if friendships in motherhood are a little more dynamic, evolving, and complicated than just finding the right group and sliding on in. Join Meagan a...

Tweens (Is This A Thing? Yes, It Is): Episode 143 from 2018-02-13T17:58:40

Tweens are not just overgrown little kids or mini-adolescents. Caught between the two, they really are in phase worthy of its own discussion–and its own podcast episode! Join Meagan and Sarah as we...

Becoming A Maker With Christine Koh: Voices 22 from 2018-02-09T13:00:37

When Christine Koh started making t-shirts for herself as a creative release and weekend hobby, she had no idea that within a matter of months her designs would be seen on celebrities, in magazines...

Listener Questions (Working Mom / SAHM Edition): Episode 142 from 2018-02-06T13:00:32

We’re taking listener questions this week, all around the topics of working outside the home, staying at home full-time, and the tension the often exists no matter where you spend your days. (Spoil...

Busting Dad Stereotypes with Whit Honea: Episode 141 from 2018-02-02T13:00:08

The picture of fatherhood we see depicted in pop culture is fraught with stereotypes. From the bumbling dad who can’t fasten snaps on a onesie to the overly intense sports dad who pushes his kid on...

Meagan & Sarah’s Working-Mom Lives: Episode 140 from 2018-01-30T21:47:32

Meagan and Sarah are both working more than we have in a long time–and our work schedules have changed recently. In Episode 140 we talk about what’s working (ha!), what isn’t, and how things have e...

State Of The Style Situation, Head To Toe: Episode 139 from 2018-01-23T13:00:47

What's the state of our wardrobes? Glad you asked. In Episode 139 Meagan and Sarah go Head-Shoulders-Knees-and-Toes through what's working and what isn't when it comes to style for us lately. Find ...

10 Habits of Happy Moms (Part 2): Episode 138 from 2018-01-16T13:00:16

What daily habits do happy moms practice? Our answers may surprise you. Join Meagan and Sarah for the second in our two-part series on cultivating happiness during motherhood. Listen to Episode 138...

Leaning In To Chaos With Sarah R. Bagley: Voices 21 from 2018-01-12T20:40:28

Sarah R. Bagley mothers, writes, podcasts, teaches group fitness, and runs a local women’s entrepreneur group–all while keeping up with the demands and schedules of a toddler, a preschooler, and a ...

10 Habits of Happy Moms (Part 1): Episode 137 from 2018-01-09T21:29:36

What do happy moms do on a regular basis to stave off stress, grumpiness, and dissatisfaction? We know that no mom is happy ALL the time, but in Episode 137 we’re digging deep into five habits of m...

Looking Back To Look Forward (Our 2017/2018 Chat): Episode 136 from 2018-01-02T13:00:08

Happy New Year, friends! Before we launch headlong into 2018 we’re taking a quick look back at what happened for each of us–and the podcast–in 2017. Looking back at the year behind us is a helpful ...

Listener Questions (Vol.11): Episode 135 from 2017-12-26T13:00:45

A toddler who won’t stay in his room at bedtime, a seven-year-old with a fibbing habit, and the age-old questions of “what do you do with a two-year-old while you put the baby to bed?” and “why do ...

Listener Questions (Holiday Edition, Vol.2): Episode 134 from 2017-12-19T17:51:15

We’re answering a TON of your parenting questions in this week’s episode, and it’s all about navigating the holidays. From getting kids to thank grandma appropriately to keeping toddlers on a sched...

Struggles, Successes & Discoveries: Episode 133 from 2017-12-12T14:57:47

If you’ve enjoyed Katie’s new mom segments over the past year, you’ll love this week’s episode. We listen to Katie highlight one struggle, one success, and one discovery from her life as a mom of t...

Newborn Attachment with Alexandra Spitz: Voices 20 from 2017-12-08T18:25:39

Parent Educator Alexandra Spitz is passionate about helping new moms feel calm and confident in their parenting abilities, and attachment theory is one of the cornerstones of her 10-week newborn cl...

Mom Meltdowns, Oh No! Episode 01 from 2015-03-19T06:59:23

What do you do when you have an epic meltdown in front of your kids? Hosts Sarah Powers and Meagan Francis share their most embarrassing and over-the-top mom meltdowns, plus tips for pulling you...