Self Care Is Not Selfish, When It Feels Hard to 'Enjoy Every Moment,' and How to Be a Happy Mother--Audio Posts! [Season 2, Episode 15]

How I Won the Mom-Guilt Battle | How One Phone Conversation Helped Me | Instead of #momfail [Season 5: Episode 3]: Mom, you are doing the hardest job in the world! Be kind to yourself! In this month when we celebrate love, give a little (actually a lot) of that love to yourself! These three moms share ways they've tossed "mom-guilt" out the window and decided to... by Power of Moms Radio

22 min listen

Valentine's Day Traditions|Staying Connected to Your Valentine|A Valentine's Day Lesson [Season 5: Episode 2]: Valentine's Day can be more than just a day to celebrate that "one special someone." Here are three moms' ideas about how couples and families can make this a special day of celebrating their love. Read more at by Power of Moms Radio

21 min listen

Goals Fall Down | Setting Objectives | Goals That Fit [Season 5 Episode 1]: It's a new year! And with that fresh start, many moms pause and think about their goals for the new year. Though it's a challenge to find that sweet spot between overwhelm and stagnation, here are three moms' ideas for setting realistic and worthwhile... by Power of Moms Radio

23 min listen

Stop, Simplify, Enjoy | Teach Kids to Serve | Care of Yourself [Season 4: Episode 19]: The holiday season can be so much fun! But if we aren't careful it can also become busy, stressful, and overwhelming. These three moms have found ways to truly enjoy the holidays in more simple, deliberate ways. For full show notes, please visit... by Power of Moms Radio

21 min listen

Give Experiences | Holiday Shopping | Holidays on a Budget [Season 4: Episode 18]: It's here! The time for giving. Deliberate moms share ways you can give meaningful gifts during the holidays without giving yourself a ton of stress and debt. Show notes at PowerofMoms.com. by Power of Moms Radio

30 min listen

Thank You Notes | Not the Most Wonderful Time | Year-Round Gratitude [Season 4: Episode 17]: In many countries, gratitude gets the spotlight in the autumn with Thanksgiving celebrations. But it's something that can bless our families year-round. Here are three moms ideas for encouraging gratitude in simple ways. Read the full post at... by Power of Moms Radio

14 min listen

Audio Post: Landing Gratitude | Gratitude Matters | Attitude of Gratitude [Season 4: Episode 16]: In a month when we try extra hard to remember to be grateful, here are three moms' ideas for how and why gratitude itself actually blesses our lives. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/season4-episode16 by Power of Moms Radio

24 min listen

Audio Post: Halloween: Fun or Frightful? I Do-It-Themselves Halloween I Have You Been Boo'd?! [Season 4: Episode 15]: How does a deliberate mother celebrate Halloween? Here are three moms' ideas about how to bring in the fun and scare out the frightful! For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com by Power of Moms Radio

15 min listen

Audio Post: Learning Day By Day I Filling My Moments I Back To Work [Season 4: Episode 14]: It may seem like every moment of our days are filled with mom-duties, but the truth is that there are little pockets of time (or more, depending on your season of mothering) that you can claim all for yourself. And then when you do have a few minutes... by Power of Moms Radio

21 min listen

Audio Post: Stop the Fighting | Prevent Fights Before They Start | The Not-So-Perfect Storm [Season 4: Episode 13]: The media may love a good fight... but moms do NOT! Is it even possible to keep our kids from fighting? Maybe not 100% of the time, but there are lots of ways to drastically reduce the fighting in our homes. Here are three moms' ideas for calling a... by Power of Moms Radio

21 min listen

Audio Post: When the ER Feels Like the Spa | What I've Said Today | Child's Pose [Season 4: Episode 12]: While it doesn't always feel funny at the time, motherhood can be filled with lots of humorous moments! It's healthy to have a good laugh every once in a while and a relief to know that you're not the only mom "that" has happened to. Have a good laugh... by Power of Moms Radio

16 min listen

Audio Post: Overcoming Family Labels I FRED Talks I Honoring (Grand)Parents [Season 4 Episode 11]: Extended family comes with their own set of joys and challenges. How can deliberate mothers connect their family with extended relatives in positive ways? For full show notes visit powerofmoms.com by Power of Moms Radio

18 min listen

Audio Post: It Is What It Is | What Is Your Problem | Five Beliefs [Season 4 Episode 10]: Our thoughts are powerful. What we think has the ability to influence what we say and what we do. Here are three mom's insights on how what we think can make all the difference in our life. Find show notes... by Power of Moms Radio

27 min listen

Audio Post: Ten Summer Activities | Make Summer Learning Fun | Don't Fix the Pains of Summer [Season 4 Episode 9]: Summer Vacation may be staring back at us like a big blank block of days. But with a little planning and a lot of balance, it can be a wonderful time to learn, play, and connect with our families. This audio contains: Ten Summer Activities for... by Power of Moms Radio

23 min listen

Audio Post: A More Organized Life I Streamlining Our Kids' Stuff I You CAN Conquer Clutter [Season 4: Episode 9]: How do we end up with so much stuff? It can be a challenge to manage all of the things that purposefully (and not so purposefully) end up within our homes. Here are posts that three moms wrote about their experiences with all the "stuff!" For... by Power of Moms Radio

23 min listen

Audio Post: Mission A- Compliment | Mommy Rat Race | Deeper Relationships [Season 4 Episode 8]: Motherhood can sometimes be an isolating task, and we all need a community of friends to help support us in it. Today we read to you three articles from the Power of Moms blog that share thoughts and ideas for how to create and strengthen your... by Power of Moms Radio

17 min listen

Audio Post: Tourist | Six Tips for Road Trips | Vacation Traditions [Season 4: Episode 7]: Getting the whole family on vacation certainly takes a little bit of effort, but the memories created together can be totally worth it. These moms share some creative ideas for making family vacation an enjoyable experience for everyone. ... by Power of Moms Radio

22 min listen

Audio Post: Technology and Motherhood | Distracted, or Busy | Social Media Addiction [Season 4: Episode 6]: Technology for good or for bad is here to stay. It isn't a question about technology being a huge part of our lives, but it is worth the time to consider how we will let technology impact our decisions, and our mothering. Deliberate mothers make... by Power of Moms Radio

29 min listen

Audio Post: Picky Eaters I Five Questions I 10,000 Meals [Season 4:Episode 7]: The family dinner dilemma! We know it's so valuable, but it is not always easy to get a meal on the table. Our authors today share some wisdom and strategies to not just 'get through' the experience, but even enjoy it. For full show notes,... by Power of Moms Radio

24 min listen

Audio Post: Saying No | What "No" Means to Me | Getting Everything Done [Season 4: Episode 4]: Enjoy today's audio post- all full of ways to be able to say no, in order to better say yes to what matters most for you! For full show notes, please visit https://powerofmoms.com/4-4. by Power of Moms Radio

25 min listen

Audio Post: Stop Feeling Like a Failure I Mommy Guilt & Special Needs I Comparing Myself to Myself [Season 4: Episode 3]: Motherhood is important and we want to do it well. But sometimes this good desire creates "mommy guilt" when we don't think we're doing it well. These articles share three perspectives on how that guilt creeps in and how to kick it out. by Power of Moms Radio

23 min listen

Audio Post: Embracing Messy Motherhood | Life’s Work | It’s Enough [Season 4: Episode 2]: Motherhood can be tough and it can be messy. Included in these articles are ways to help you cope with all the craziness of motherhood, as well as helping assure you that what you are doing right now is enough. For full show notes, visit... by Power of Moms Radio

14 min listen

Audio Post: Hot Kettle Moments, Piano School Dropout, Try Resting Instead [Season 4: Episode 1]: Power of Moms authors Andrea Rasband, Kristi Linton and Melissa Fredrick each share a unique and personal experience- adding to the thousands of stories from other deliberate mothers in our community. Their stories are a reminder that patience with... by Power of Moms Radio

18 min listen

Our Thoughts Matter: Defeating Fear, Mini Catastrophes, Holiday Self Care Audio Post [Season 3 - Episode 11]: Join Dawn Wessman, our Instagram Coordinator, as she reads three timely and well-loved posts about defeating fear, mini catastrophes, and expressing gratitude. See show notes at: ... by Power of Moms Radio

20 min listen

Five Strategies to Help Your Family Fight Technology Addiction [Season 3, Episode 10]: Technology has changed so much in the past decade. As a mother juggling so many things, it can feel really overwhelming knowing how to navigate screen time on top of everything else! As deliberate mothers, we know we need to be intentional about how... by Power of Moms Radio

12 min listen

It’s Time to Be What We Believe [Season 3, Episode 9]: I (April) recently got out of a rut. I’d been feeling tired, frustrated, and ready to “give up” in some ways. (Have you been there?) Here are three questions that helped me get out, and I hope they’ll help you, too! We each have a unique... by Power of Moms Radio

32 min listen

How to Create an Energy Map [Season 3, Episode 8]: Do you want to manage your energy—so you can match the appropriate tasks to the appropriate time of day, and ultimately be more present and happy around your family? Today we’re joined by Danielle Porter, a team member here at Power of Moms, who... by Power of Moms Radio

29 min listen

Holiday Planning Workshop - Lesson 5 [BONUS Episode]: We are wrapping up our Holiday Planning Workshop with Lesson 5, where we put our plan into action! We'll show you how to make this happen using paper or digitally. If you want an incredibly organized holiday season--with low stress and lots of support... by Power of Moms Radio

14 min listen

Holiday Planning Workshop - Lesson 4 [BONUS Episode]: Here in Lesson 4 of our Holiday Planning Workshop we've taken the audio from our video lesson, detailing how to organize your brainstorm from Lesson 2 digitally. We teach the steps to follow in Asana, but feel free to use your favorite digital project... by Power of Moms Radio

9 min listen

Holiday Planning Workshop - Lesson 3 [BONUS Episode]: Today in our Holiday Planning Workshop Lesson 3 we organize your brainstormed tasks and projects by time frame, using Post-it notes. Listen in to Lesson 4 to learn how to do this same step digitally! The audio explains the steps but if you want more... by Power of Moms Radio

12 min listen

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Self Care Is Not Selfish, When It Feels Hard to 'Enjoy Every Moment,' and How to Be a Happy Mother--Audio Posts! [Season 2, Episode 15]

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