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Something Pumpkin for My College Freshman
In search of something pumpkin for her daughter, a college freshman, Jennifer Wolfe finds herself surrounded by other college freshman. She wants their mothers to know: they are doing just fine.
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Power of Moms Pick: Five Words That People in Your Life Need to Hear
If someone you love is struggling and you need to encourage them quickly–powerfully–what do you say? If you could choose only five words to deliver in that moment of need, what would they be? Christy Wright, a speaker, business coach, writer, and mother, has the answer.
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Book Review: The Lost Art of Ladyhood
This book of “12 Essential Skills to be Confident and Classy in a Crazy World,” inspired this highschooler to look at life with a new lens. Enjoy this review from her perspective as a mother-in training.
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Why I Don’t Need to “Get My Body Back” After Pregnancy
Like any gift, this body of mine deserves to be cherished and nurtured. Rather than belittle it with negative talk and unhealthy living, I ought to do my best to keep it strong, and then use it as the instrument for good that it’s meant to be.
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How My Son’s Routine Chart Helps Me Be a Better Mom
I love my son’s morning routine chart because it holds me accountable for the things that are important to me as a mother—the things that would probably get lost in the midst of the urgent “to-dos” and daily craziness of motherhood, if they weren’t included in our simple chart.
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Real Food Made Simple: Episode 128
In this episode, Saren and real food expert, Stephanie Langford, talk about what “real food” is, why it’s so important, and share concrete and totally doable tips for integrating more healthly foods into our family’s diet – without spending a lot of time or money.
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How to Raise an Innovative Child
Today’s unique confluence of circumstances—a tough economy, increasingly competitive college market, expanding networks and shifts in technology— has created a culture much different than the one we grew up in. How do we help our children create their own success—instead of depending on a strong economy to carry them?
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Staying Safe: How to Teach Your Children About “Tricky People”
Prepare your children for the tricks of potential abusers and abductors with these three strategies: teach, ask questions, and practice.
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Power of Moms Pick: How to Respond to Your Child’s Hurtful Words
If you are like most moms, you probably know what it’s like to have hurtful words screamed at you by an angry child. In her blog post “How to Respond to Your Child’s Hurtful Words,” blogger Nina Garcia gives nine strategies for responding with respect, love, and confidence.
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Setting Your Family Up for Success – Episode 126
Join April and Saren for a lively discussion about three of the main issues we struggle with in our families – positive communication (reducing all that yelling and whining!), effective routines, and helping our children become more capable and independent.
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What I Learned from 700+ Nights of Sleep Deprivation
I was more tired than I could have ever dreamed of being. It was so hard. I felt alone in the night and like a walking zombie all day. My rose-colored glasses were shattered, but I was left with a few tools I didn’t know I would need.
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3 Things You Must Know if Your Child is Overweight – Episode 125
Approximately one in three children in the United States are overweight. So what does a deliberate mother DO if her child struggling? Join April Perry and NYT Bestselling author Jonathan Bailor in this powerful episode you won’t want to miss.