Power of Moms Podcasts (Archive)

Motherhood is a beautiful, wonderful pursuit. But it sure involves a lot of mundane tasks that have to be done again and again and again! In this week's Radio Show, April and Saren discuss ways to find meaning and magic in the mundane.

Family fun doesn’t need to be about complicated decorations or wearing ourselves out with dozens of events. But with a little bit of planning and a deliberate-motherhood mindset, this fall is destined to be the best one yet!

If your children bicker and argue (and we’re guessing they do), what do you do about it? In this week’s radio show, Saren and April discuss some of their own experiences handling sibling rivalry (some that work, some that don’t!). They talk about when to ignore the arguing, which discipline strategies work best for them, and where they go for additional answers. Once you’ve listened to the podcast, please share your thoughts below! Click the play button below to listen:   Or right click here to download the podcast straight to your computer. All podcasts are also available on iTunes.   Show Notes Amy McCready’s amazing program at Positive Parenting Solutions (you can use power10 to get a discount, if you’d like to buy it) Family Systems Builder – Online Training (a great program here at Power of Moms that will walk through discipline strategies, how to teach about work and money, and how to build a strong family culture) Books and Charts to Stop the Fighting (a post by April where she outlines her “chart” method and her favorite books about discipline) Music from Creations by Michael R. Hicks.

Since healthy eating for themselves and their families is something April and Saren think about and talk about a lot, this week's radio show is devoted to FOOD. Check out their tried-and-true concrete ideas plus their refreshing emphasis on heath and energy rather than how we look. The post Healthy Eating (and No More “Diets”) – Radio Episode 24 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.

Do you ever get to the end of the day and wonder if you're a motherhood "success"? Join April and Saren in this heart-to-heart conversation about defining success, enjoying the process, and recognizing that deliberate mothers ARE enough.

Join Saren and April as they share their "back to school" stories--along with plenty of practical tips for making the transition work for the whole family.

Here at Power of Moms, we call ourselves a “gathering place for deliberate mothers.” But what IS a deliberate mother? Are YOU a deliberate mother? We bet you are. (Or you probably wouldn’t be here.) In this 30-minute radio show podcast, April and Saren build on the great definitions provided by our Facebook community and share additional thoughts and stories about what “deliberate mothering” means. They also share a “sneak peek” into the exciting new book, Deliberate Motherhood which officially launches on September 3rd (pre-orders now being accepted!).   Click the play button below to listen: Or right click here to download the podcast straight to your computer. SHOW NOTES Check out the great thoughts shared by our Facebook community and referenced in this radio show here: Facebook Responses: What does “deliberate motherhood” mean to you? Please take a moment to rate our Power of Moms podcasts on iTunes: iTunes Power of Moms Podcast Page Learn more about the book and how to order it: Deliberate Motherhood Book  Learn more about our monthly girls’ night out that supports moms in becoming the moms they really want to be: Learning Circles Check out the “Retreats” referenced in this podcast: Power of […]

How do we get things done and take care of ourselves when the unpredictable and important needs of our children, spouses, and friends keep cropping up?

In this podcast, professional photographer Candace Moss shares with April how we can shoot the "moments" AND remember being there! The post Deliberate Photography – Episode 57 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.

In this week's Radio Show, Saren and April talk about how we can heighten the joy we feel in our lives as we "bring ourselves" more fully to our work as mothers. The post Bringing Yourself to Work as a Mother: Radio Episode 19 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.

Here are three simple ideas you can apply to your parenting today. If you're anything like me, you'll notice a HUGE difference. The post Mini-Podcast: Three Unbelievably Simple Parenting Ideas (that Work!) appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.

In this podcast, April and Eric Perry share ideas for establishing a family culture that works.

How do you make a road trip into a great experience for the whole family? April interviews Saren during her cross-country Power of Moms Tour to find out how. (You'll love the creative ideas!)

Would you love to make family reading time a regular, joyful part of each day . . . but maybe it feels a bit daunting? Saren Loosli and Mandy Roos demystify the process in this fantastic podcast. The post Sharing the Joy of Reading – Episode 55 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.

Have you ever wondered, "How am I supposed to find JOY in motherhood when I can barely handle my life?" Saren and April discuss the best ideas from our Power of Moms Community. The post Finding Joy When We’re Barely Surviving – Radio Episode 17 appeared first on Support for Moms - Power of Moms.