In this week's episode, Saren interviews our good friend Amy McCready about her exciting new book, the Me, Me, Me Epidemic. Amy shares three powerful tools from the "Un-Entitler Toolbox" included in her book and offers perspective on the underlying causes and solutions for entitlement.  For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/121

Direct download: 121.POMRadio.ProtectingKidsFromTheMeMeMeEpidemic.SarenAmyMcCready.mp3
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Join April Perry & Dina Alexander (from Educate & Empower Kids) as they discuss the book series "30 Days of Sex Talks." 

Then you will most definitely want to order these books:

30 Days of Sex Talks for Ages 3-7

30 Days of Sex Talks for Ages 8-11

30 Days of Sex Talks for Ages 12+

Articles:

Why We Need to Fight for Our Kids' Healthy Sexuality

4 Simple Activities That Can Enhance Communication With Your Kids

Direct download: 000.POMRadio.30DaysofSexTalks.AprilDinaAlexander.mp3
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If you're looking for ways to be more productive and happy as a mother, and if you'd like help applying the principles of "Getting Things Done" to family life, this podcast will provide tangible ways to get started.
 
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Direct download: POMRadio.118.BeyondTheToDoList.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:43pm PDT

We recently received an email from one of our community members who wants to feel more joy in motherhood, but who is going through some incredibly difficult challenges. In this audio post, April Perry shares the anonymous email, reads several of the beautiful responses posted by our community members, and invites YOU to share your wisdom, as well!  For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/117

Direct download: POMRadio117.QofWeek.WhenThingsFeelOutofControl.mp3
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In this week's episode, Saren and her friend Janelle discuss what they believe is most important for preschool-aged children and share what the Joy School program can offer to kids - and moms!  While this episode focuses on the benefits of the Joy School co-op preschool curriculum, the principles that Saren and Janelle discuss apply to any mom of preschoolers.  For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/116

Direct download: 116.POMRadio.FindingTheRightPreschoolOption.SarenJanelle.mp3
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In this episode, Saren shares some personal experiences, eye-opening statistics, and research about how important it is for children to engage with nature. She also shares some concrete and easy ways that we can make nature a more meaningful part of our children's lives. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/115

Direct download: 115.POMRadio.PuttingMoreNatureInOurNurturing.Saren.mp3
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In this episode, Saren shares some experiences she's had with one of those age-old parenting issues - getting kids to clean up their room. She also shares some helpful tips for figuring out when it may be time to "give up" or simply let up on certain things that we want our children to do as we respect their opinions and needs and build our relationships with them.  For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/114

Direct download: 114.POMRadio.GivingUp.mp3
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Ever wondered how to broaden your children's horizons and help them contribute to the larger world? This interview with Saren (who just got back from a family trip to Europe!) will spark some great new ideas.  For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/113 

Direct download: 113.POMRadio.BroadenAndContribute.mp3
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If you're a mother who feels like there is NEVER enough time to sit, think, rest, or just enjoy a little peace and quiet all by yourself, this post is for you. What will you get? At least one extra hour of quiet every single day.

For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/112

 

Direct download: 112.POMRadio.MommysQuietTime.mp3
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At a recent Power of Moms Retreat, Saydi Shumway (a social worker and professional photographer), presented important research about happiness as well as simple but very effective ways to find greater joy in motherhood. In this episode, Saydi shares the main points from her presentation and Saren and Saydi offer further ideas on how we can more fully see and treasure the glistening moments motherhood can offer. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/111

Direct download: 111.POMRadio.EnjoyItBecauseItsHappening.mp3
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