The Mom Hour

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 Meagan and Sarah for a More Than Mom minisode about our favorite movie musicals (and stay tuned for a part two, because this is a topic we could talk about for a WHILE). Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Schedule of Upcoming Movie Musical Adaptations (Playbill)Where To Watch Broadway Online: The Theater Lover’s Guide To StreamingA January 2018 Roundup Of Netflix MusicalsThe 30 Best Movie Musicals For Teens (this article is from Teen Vogue but we love the list anyway)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 comfy, cool, and affordably dressed during the summer. Join us!LINKS MENTIONED:Meagan’s seasonal clothing and handmedown storage system is outlined in this blog postTarget products we’re lovingSarah’s daughter loves how soft the entire Grayson Social line isCat & Jack playtime basics are killing it as alwaysTerrycloth swim coverups like this one are awesomeSarah’s daughter swore by these Champion brand running shorts last summerAmazon products we’re loving are all collected at amazon.com/shop/themomhour, including some of our favorite brands and products mentioned in the episode, like Keen, Native, SeeKaiRun, UV Skinz, Lands’ End, i play, Flap Happy, Babiators, Carter’s, Crocs, and moreTea Collection sales are the bestSarah’s son has Hanna Andersson swim trunks&

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 back on the wagon this summer. We also talk frankly about WHY working out matters to us (and it may not be for the reasons you think). Join us for another More Than Mom episode of The Mom Hour!LINKS MENTIONED:You might also like this episode: (Totally Not Overwhelming) Health & Wellness Advice (Episode 33)Aaptiv, the audio fitness app Sarah lovesMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 that keep us humble to this day. From a major faux pas at the school Thanksgiving feast to some near-death (or at least near-injury) experiences that still make us shudder, we’re serving up a whole lot of vulnerability in Episode 157 of The Mom Hour. Plus Katie Addiss joins Sarah at the end of the podcast with a mom fail of her own plus a struggle, success, and discovery from her life as a mom of two little ones. Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Sarah mentioned this series: Sitters & Caregivers Part 1 and Sitters & Caregivers Part 2You might also like these episodes:Mom Superpowers & KryptoniteMom Meltdowns, Oh No!Katie mentioned speech services available for free through the Department of Developmental Services in CaliforniaMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partn

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 realities that come with raising kids. From privacy to hygiene to showering solo to (gasp!) man-boys who shave, this entire podcast episode takes place in the bathroom. Wash your hands!LINKS MENTIONED:Other episodes that tackle potty trainingThings We Shouldn’t Have Freaked Out About (Toddler Years), Episode 24More Listener Questions & Our Advice, Episode 111Things We Shouldn’t Have Freaked Out About (Starting School Edition), Episode 62Sarah mentioned this BassPal Bluetooth Portable Wireless Waterproof Speaker for the shower (affiliate link)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P

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 traditions, make a case for opting out of birthday madness when it isn’t your jam, and confess some of our birthday party fails from over the years. Join us! LINKS MENTIONED:Earlier shows on birthday parties, episodes 68 and 69: Kid Birthdays, Part 1 (The Kids In Your Family)and Kid Birthdays, Part 2 (Other People’s Kids)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 forcibly removed from a Rent The Runway dress, a sweet listener encounter, and more hijinks.LINKS MENTIONED:Mom 2.0Listener Jessica’s blog Little Joys of MineThe mystery breastfeeding mama turns out to be Pickett from Seasonal Memories. Check the post she shared on Instagram using the photo Meagan took here.Congrats to Amy and Margaret from What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood on their Iris award win!Other podcasts nominated in the category were: Hey Sis!, The Life of Dad Show, #AmWriting with Jess & KJ, and SelfieJane Maynard from This Week For DinnerOur fellow Life, Listened shows Make Light with Karen Walrond and The Home Hour with Graham and KirstenMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on Instagram

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 series is full of really practical ways to support families going through a health scare, plus a vulnerable inside look at a family coming together during a trying time.HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 their sweet-tooths all day long we if we let them, and in this episode of The Mom Hour Meagan and Sarah share our tips for keeping snacking and desserts in check without totally losing your mind. PLUS Sarah’s 10-year-old joins her at the end of the show for a reality check about how strict the Powers family snacking rules REALLY are. Busted!LINKS MENTIONED:Feeding A Family (Breakfast & Lunch) – Episode 151Earlier episodes of The Mom Hour on feeding a family:The Picky Eater Problem (Episode 39)Meal Planning & Grocery Shopping (Episode 23)A Week of Real-Life Dinners (Episode 72)Saving Money on Groceries & Household Supplies (Episode 55)Kids in the Kitchen (Episode 70)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our privat

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 home improvement challenges in the last year. Join us for tips and tactics to minimize stress when your home in transition. Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Moving With Kids & Cultivating Community (Episode 56)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 dive into their bags, laughing as they go. We also challenge listeners to share the contents of their bags with US–leave us a comment or send us an email if you unearthed something more random than the top two finds from this episode (you have to listen to find out what they are!).LINKS MENTIONED:The More Than Mom episode where we talked about what kind of purses we likeAll the More Than Mom episodes are hereMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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–this lets cover the phases from preschool through teen in a way that’s personal, funny, and encouraging.LINKS MENTIONED:Sarah mentioned the Calm app and its meditations for kids specificallyThe Opposite of Worry: The Playful Parenting Approach to Childhood Anxieties and Fears (affiliate link) by Lawrence J. CohenWatch Isaac and Owen in a dueling floss-off on Meagan’s Instagram pageWatch Violet crack up after reading about a fat dog on Sarah’s Instagram pageCalm appMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 25 years! Musician Sarah talks honestly about creativity in motherhood, being a traveling working mom, and making big career shifts in your mid-thirties, PLUS you’ll get a hilarious peek into what one of your favorite podcast co-hosts was like as a teenager.LINKS MENTIONED:REDWING, Sarah Sample’s 6th album (available April 2018), available at www.sarahsample.com and wherever you get your musicBird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life (affiliate link) by Anne LamottBig Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (affiliate link) by Elizabeth Gilbert, and the podcast that goes with it, Magic LessonsFollow Sarah Sample on Instagram @SarahSample88MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to

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 breakfast and lunchtime challenges that come with early motherhood. This episode kicks off our new Feeding A Family series, so look for more episodes soon on dinnertime, sweets and snacks, and more.LINKS MENTIONED:Earlier episodes of The Mom Hour on feeding a family:The Picky Eater Problem (Episode 39)Meal Planning & Grocery Shopping (Episode 23)A Week of Real-Life Dinners (Episode 72)Saving Money on Groceries & Household Supplies (Episode 55)Kids in the Kitchen (Episode 70)Meagan’s cast iron grill plan, the Le Creuset Bistro Grill L2085-32BP (affiliate link)Sarah uses Pottery Barn Kids Mackenzie Classic lunch bags and Spencer Bento Box insertsCheck out all the nominees (including us!) for the 2018 Iris Awards hereThe books Katie recommended are The Last Mrs.

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!HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 mom. In Episode 150 Sarah checks in with Meagan on everything from how home life and work life have changed, to things like dating, friendships, parenting, health, and self-care–all of which have evolved over the last year and half.LINKS MENTIONED:Self-Care As Self-Preservation, Episode 104Meagan’s and Sarah’s Working-Mom Lives, Episode 140MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 to answer this week! PLUS you’ll hear Meagan’s daughter Clara interviewed on Jonny & Meagan Mornings from 98.3 The Coast and it will just about make your week. Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)Fit 4 Mom (formerly Stroller Strides, stroller fitness for moms, and a great way to meet people)The Myth of the Mom Tribe, Episode 14410 Habits of Happy Moms, Episodes 137 and 138Jonny and Meagan Mornings, 98.3 The CoastMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 elementary, middle, and high school, school projects and increased homework demands are par for the course.Join Meagan and Sarah for a frank discussion about how we find the balance between supporting the work that comes home from school without hovering or helicoptering. We share successes and failures from our own experience, plus offer ideas for navigating homework parenting without going crazy. Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Homework: At What Cost? Episode 45, where we bemoaned homework in the younger elementary yearsMy kid has a “project” due. What’s ok to help with, and what’s not? Love this post by KJ Dell’AntoniaThe Gift of Failure by Jessica LaheyDid you like this episode? We have a roundup of all our school-related shows on this page.MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFo

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 today’s More Than Mom episode Meagan and Sarah speak from the perspective of moms whose kids are getting older, and who are pursuing hobbies in our own (often very different) ways. We talk about what hobbies we’re enjoying now, which ones we could imagine trying, in theory, without needing a total life overhaul, and then some “maybe someday” hobbies we can see ourselves enjoying much later on. It’s a fun one – enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Love hobby talk? Here are some older episodes from our archives you might enjoy.MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri

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 must-haves, plus rely on our own experience and the benefit of hindsight to dissect what’s really essential, what you can probably pass on, and which gifts go the distance. Join us!LINKS MENTIONED:All the product links are in their own lists below. Special thanks to our own Katie Addiss and the awesome focus group of new moms from Denver and Minneapolis for their contributions and ideas!Struggles, Successes & Discoveries (Episode 133 that contains the lengthy discussion about cleaning humidifiers)Gift Ideas For Babies, Toddlers & Little Kids (one of our holiday gift guide episodes that contains more great gift ideas for new babies, including some of our favorite books and toys for baby’s first year)Baby Shower Gift IdeasAmazon links are affiliates. That means if you click through and make a purchas