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We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!In today's digital age, managing screen time is a growing concern. In the recent crossover episode of the All Pro Dad and iMOM podcasts, hosts Megan Tignor and Ted Lowe talked with Joey Odom, co-founder of ARO, about the impact of phone usage on family dynamics and child development. They emphasized the need for parents to take the lead in establishing healthy digital habits for themselves and their children.The Three M's of Parenting in the Digital AgeThe discussion outlined the "Three M's" of parenting when it comes to digital behavior:Modeling: Parents unknowingly model bad phone habits.Mimicking: Children copy these behaviors.Madness: Parents then grow frustrated by the behavior they've modeled.Joey stressed that parents' phone habits are the main predictor of their children's future tech use.Practical Steps for Reducing Screen TimeJoey suggested the "Three S's" for a healthier digital balance:Spend Time Apart: Have at least one phone-free hour each day to encourage face-to-face interactions.Sacred Spaces: Create phone-free zones, like at the dinner table, to prioritize personal connections.Seek Moments of Connection: Actively engage with family without digital distractions.Introducing AROARO is a platform designed to help families disconnect and be more present. With tools like the ARO box and app, families can track time spent away from their phones, fostering intentional living.This episode urges families to set boundaries and model healthier habits to create a more balanced and connected life.---Important Episode Timestamps:(00:00) Welcome to the All Pro Dad Podcast/iMOM Crossover episode(00:44) The Impact of Screen Time on Families(01:48) Introducing Joey and His Journey(02:59) The Birth of ARO and Its Mission(09:12) The Relationship With Our Phones(19:18) Modeling Phone Behavior for Our Kids(27:43) The Dilemma of Digital Distraction(28:19) Practical Tips for Staying Present(28:52) The Power of Environment Over Willpower(34:09) Family Strategies for Reducing Screen Time(34:55) Starting with Yourself: A Parent's Guide(38:43) Introducing ARO: A Tool for Intentional Living(44:23) Three Practical Steps to Disconnect(50:16) Final Thoughts and Resources---Sponsor:The iMOM Podcast and the All Pro Dad Podcast are brought to you by Family First. We are an organization on a mission to provide parenting, marriage, and relational truth that helps people love their family well and gives them greater hope for the future. Visit FamilyFirst.Net to learn more.---Links:Connect with Megan TignorConnect with Ted LoweSubscribe now to iMOMSubscribe now to All Pro DadLearn more about Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!Announcement time! This episode of the iMOM Podcast has a special announcement you don't want to miss. We're also sharing the highs and lows of making a career work while raising children.Mentions:Are You Experiencing Working Mom Guilt?5 Ways to Decide if You Should Be a Working Mom5 Sanity-Saving Tips for Single Working MomsWorking Moms—We See You This SummerThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!No mom wants to put her child in front of a screen, but they're so convenient, and life is busy! In this episode, we discuss how to lean on screens less even when they feel like the only option.  Mentions:19 Alternatives to Screen Time Your Kids Will Actually LikeScreen Time TicketsScreen Time TrackerScreen Time ContractThe Anxious GenerationThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!Sometimes being a mom means doing things we don't want to do. In this week's episode, which was inspired by the Instagram mom who doesn't play with her kids, we talk about how our kids force us to step outside our comfort zones.  Mentions:4 Ways to Play Pretend When You're Not Feeling ItToday Show ArticleThe Mom I Am TestThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info!AI and education is an incredible collaboration that can help your kids learn and grow. In the third episode in our series on AI, we dig into how AI and education will merge and how parents can cooperate with AI to help their kids academically. Mentions:All Pro Dad PodcastIs Using A.I. for Schoolwork Cheating?3 Things Kids and Teachers Gain Now That AI Is Here to Stay4 Ways AI Will Change Education for Your Child (For the Better)3 Fears About AI and Learning in SchoolsThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Send us a textOnce you have a basic understanding of AI, the next step is figuring out how your kids are going to use it for entertainment, socialization, and learning. In this episode, we cover how parents can navigate AI with their children and keep them safe. Mentions:All Pro Dad PodcastReal or AI Quiz6 Things You Need to Know About AI Right Now3 Insights for Parenting in the Age of AI4 Ways Parents Can Prepare Kids for a World With Chatbots5 Ways to Keep Kids Safe With AI Images and Deepfakes4 Ways to Lead Your Kids in Our New AI World This episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Send us a textAI is new and exciting (and a little intimidating). In this episode, we talk with Mary Jo Wyse, iMOM's AI researcher to learn the basics of this new technology and how it will impact our families. Mentions:All Pro Dad Podcast6 Things You Need to Know About AI Right Now4 Ways AI Will Change Education for Your Child (For the Better)4 Ways to Lead Your Kids in Our New AI WorldThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Send us a Text Message.Has motherhood made you more authentically you, or have you lost your sense of self? In this episode, we ask how moms can embrace the sacrifices that come with parenting and maybe even find themselves in this journey. Mentions:State of Motherhood ReportLosing Yourself in Motherhood—But Maybe NotLaura Rutledge: 10 “Get To's” of Motherhood That Bring Unexpected JoyThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Send us a Text Message.Mental health is a big part of our cultural conversation, which means it has become part of many families' conversations. In this episode, we talk about what influences a mom's decision to put her child in therapy.Mentions:Article from The Sydney Morning Herald5 Situations that Might Require Therapy for your Child7 Things You Can Do to Support Your Child's Mental Health5 Things to Boost Kids' Mental HealthThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Send us a Text Message.Even if your husband and son are like two peas in a pod, you have a special relationship with your boy, too. In this episode we chat about how moms can use their influence to raise kind, strong young men.  Mentions:3 Words We Say That Hurt Our Sons7 Things Single Moms Can Do to Raise Awesome Boys10 Things Boys Want to Hear From Their MomsAre You Getting in the Way of Your Son Becoming a Man?Find Out How to Start an All Pro Dad Chapter at Your Child's SchoolThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Send us a Text Message.It's time to go back to school. A mom's attitude and approach to a new school year can make all the difference, so in this episode, we break it down to the ABCs. Mentions:7 Ways to Be Involved at School Even When You WorkAfter School Conversation Starters PrintableThe Mom I Am Personality TestAll Pro Dad School ChaptersThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Send us a Text Message.Grab your husband for this episode because the iMOM ladies are joined by speaker, author, and founder of For Us Marriage, Ted Lowe. We fire questions at Ted as he tells us what to avoid when we're in the midst of conflicts with our husbands.Mentions:Conflict in Marriage: 4 Things to AvoidMore about Ted LoweBook Ted to speak to your group.Listen to Ted Lowe on the All Pro Dad PodcastThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Send us a Text Message.Part two! In the last episode, we talked about how Susan and Megan's family changed through adoption. In this episode, we dig into how and when to share changes with kids and how big changes can help our faith grow. Mentions:Adoption resourcesSusan's Adoption Story10 Reasons Why Adoption May Be Right for Your Family5 F's You Need in Tough TimesThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Send us a Text Message.Every family faces big changes at some point or another. A move, an illness, a job loss, or, in the case of Susan and Megan's family, adoption. The way you respond to the changes can bring your family closer together and strengthen your family identity. So in this episode, Susan shares her family's adoption story, and we'll talk about how your own family can grow in the face of adjusting to a change.Mentions:Adoption resourcesSusan's Adoption Story 10 Reasons Why Adoption May Be Right for Your FamilyAngels for Change - Organization with the mission to end drug shortages This episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Send us a Text Message.Our kids need to make decisions on their own as they grow, so it's on us as parents to teach the skill of discernment. In this episode, we talk about how to help kids make good choices with media, friendships, and life decisions. Mentions:2 Questions Every Child Needs to Answer to Make Wise DecisionsDoes Your Kid Have Red Light Friends?Parents Article About Talking to Kids About Stars Growing UpDove Redefining Beauty CampaignThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Send us a Text Message.Teaching kids how to be independent is key to their physical and mental well-being, but man, is it hard for moms to let go. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of independence and little ways to give our kids room to grow.Mentions:University of Michigan poll: "Promoting children's independence: What parents say vs do"Quit Telling Your Child to Be Careful!Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious GenerationI'm Gonna Parent Like It's 19893 Ways to Encourage Your Toddler's Independence21 Things Your Kids Can Do for Themselves7 Ways to Get Your Little One to Play IndependentlyThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Send us a Text Message.Can a mom actually feel like she's on vacation when she takes a trip with her family? In this iMOM Podcast episode, we share mindset shifts, practical ideas, and stories of surviving nightmarish vacation situations.Mentions:15 Family Car Games to Beat the Boredom BugA Trip With Kids CAN Feel Like a Vacation! 7 Tips for Loving TripsHow to Recover When Your Vacation Lets You Down9 Tips to Avoid Tiffs When Traveling With Your Husband4 Outside-the-Box Family Vacation IdeasThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Send us a Text Message.Resilience is one of the most important things we can teach our kids, but that means we have to let them struggle, which can be really tough for moms. In this episode, we'll talk about what resilience is and how to look for everyday opportunities to build it in our children.  Mentions:3 Ways to Help a Child Through a Rough Patch5 Things to Teach Your Kids About FailureWhat Resilience Is and Why Our Kids Need It5 Ways to Make Struggles No Big Deal“It's Not My Fault!” Getting Your Child Out of a Victim MentalityThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Send us a Text Message.A new tie and golf balls are great Father's Day gifts, but the best gift you can give your husband any time of the year is to be a more loving wife. In this episode, things get real. We talk about how we (might) be falling a little short and what makes it difficult to be the loving wives we know we should be. If you need reassurance that you're not the only wife who needs to step it up, this episode is for you! Mentions:30 Creative Ways to Speak Your Husband's Love Language5 Steps to Writing the Love Letter Every Husband Wants to Receive14 Everyday Moves That Are Surprisingly Romantic30 Last-Minute Father's Day Gift IdeasThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

If you could give advice to a younger version of yourself, what would you say? Whether you want to talk to the nine-months-pregnant you or you from last year, you probably have some words to share! In this episode, we talk about the lessons we learn throughout motherhood and how to hold on to the nuggets of wisdom we gain every day.Mentions:3 Beautiful Bits of Mom WisdomThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Send us a Text Message.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Often, one of the first battles between moms and kids is at the dinner table. In this episode, we talk about picky eating struggles, how to know when it's time to get help, and a few ideas to help expand your picky eater's palate.Mentions:9 Strategies for Feeding Picky EatersHow to Fix a Picky Eater: 3 Easy Tricks4 Signs Your Child's Picky Eating Is Becoming a ProblemThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Send us a Text Message.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Generation Alpha—the kids born between 2010 and the end of 2024. They're impacting our culture and our world in big and small ways. All of Chloe's, Abby's, and Megan's children are Gen Alpha, so in this episode, we talk about what makes these kids unique and how moms can help them through the challenges the generation faces. Mentions:7 Things You Should Know About Generation AlphaABC New Segment on Gen Alpha Taking Over the Skin Care Social Media SceneThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

We all have different stories. Our pasts, our kids, our marriages... they're all unique, but we love to compare ourselves to one another anyway. In this episode, we talk about how to stop comparing yourself with others, what pulls you into that trap, and what to do to maintain a healthy mindset. Mentions:Dare to Compare StudyThe Mom I Am Personality TestThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

No two kids are the same, even within one family! In this episode, we discuss how different personalities can make parenting more challenging and how we can use our strengths to be the best moms we can be to all of our children.Mentions:How to Know What Your Kids Are Made ofThe Positive Impact Fostering Has on Your Biological ChildrenPodcast Episode 72: Have We Taken Parenting Styles Too Far?The Positive Impact Fostering Has on Your Biological Children5 Things You Should Be Concerned About If You Are Considering Becoming a Foster ParentState Foster Care Information WebsitesWhat Barriers Are Stopping You From Fostering or Adopting?This episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

We can't prepare our kids for everything the might encounter in life, but we can help lay a foundation that sets them up to be able to make good decisions and be confident in who they are. If you're trying to build kids who know their worth and can handle difficulty, this is the episode for you!Mentions:5 Traits of a Well-Rounded Child7 Core Values Every Child NeedsSusan's book, The Passionate MomThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Being a mom is a gift and a blessing, but boy, is it a lot of work. That means motherhood can lead to burnout. But there's hope! In this episode, we talk about the things moms believe that lead to that "I need a break" feeling and ways to find rest.Mentions:5 Lies the Exhausted Mom Believes15 Things to Do When You're Feeling OverwhelmedResearch Conducted by Ohio State University on Working Parent BurnoutThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Bullying, risky behavior, inappropriate conversations... when a child is in trouble or doing something he shouldn't, but it's not YOUR child, when should you step in? In this episode, we talk about when to meddle and when to mind your own business.Mentions:How Involved Should You Get in Another Kid's Drama?The Mom MafiaThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

"Blink, and your kids will be grown." Have you heard that before? Well, we can't avoid blinking, so how can moms slow down a little and practice being present with our kids so we can have meaningful moments?  Mentions:4 Things You Need to Fall Back Into7 Meaningful Ways to Spend Time With Your Kids3 Simple Truths That Help You Parent With PurposeQ&U App for Hundreds of Conversation StartersThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

No mom wants to stand on the sidelines and listen to her child get yelled at or hear about a coach who's a bully at practice. But knowing the next best step can be tricky. Pull your child from the activity? Report the coach? That's our discussion for today's iMOM Podcast episode. Mentions:5 R's to Use With Your Kid's Harsh CoachFind out how to start an All Pro Dad chapter at your kids' school.This episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Why are the tiniest members of our families the ones who frustrate us the most? When your toddler won't listen or is mischievous, it's tempting to yell (and yes, we all yell). In this episode, we'll discuss our attempts to get toddlers to comply without raising our voices.  Mentions:8 Ways to Get Toddlers to Listen Without Yelling5 Ways to Get Your Toddler to ListenIs Your Toddler's Favorite Show Too Much?Gentle Parenting: A Passing Fad or the Style for You?This episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Hindsight helps us realize a situation wasn't as big of a deal as we thought, but when we're in the thick of it, it's hard not to cry. In this episode, Chloe talks about how she managed to laugh during a disastrous day, and we talk about keeping things in perspective. Mentions:5 Ways to Laugh Instead of CryAll Pro Dad Podcast Ep. 8: What Are 7 Things A Son Needs From His Dad?Folex - the miracle cleaning solution Megan and Susan talked aboutThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Have you ever gotten to the end of a school break and thought, did we really relax? Did we have fun? Did we make the most of it? Striking a balance during time off isn't hard, but it takes some thought. Let us do the thinking for you in this episode.Mentions:6 Ways to Make the Most of School BreaksThe Schedule That Saved Our SummerSummer Bucket List50 Things to Do This SummerWhy You Should Try Out “No Rules Day”This episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

The iMOM Podcast has hit a milestone: 100 episodes! To celebrate, we're answering questions from listeners. Thanks for growing with us and taking us along on your parenting journey!Mentions:Want to ask a question? Have an idea for an episode? Email imom@familyfirst.net.This episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Are you a people pleaser? What happened when you became a mom? Did it get worse, or did you become more assertive? In this episode, we chat about what's behind the need to please others and how to do what's best for our kids.Mentions:5 Things a Recovering People Pleaser Should PracticeMy Son Laughs When I Yell. It Used to Drive Me Crazy.This episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.comFollow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

When your name changed to "Mom," did you experience an identity crisis? Even if you were overjoyed to become a mother, it's a massive change for your body, mind, and self-image. In today's episode, we'll talk about adjusting to this new (and hopefully improved) version of you.   Mentions:3 Reasons Becoming “Mom” Is AwesomeLosing Yourself in Motherhood—But Maybe NotHarvard Business Review Article About New Mothers as ProfessionalsThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.comFollow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

With more moms working, we really do need our husbands to be parenting partners. In this episode, we talk about how to cooperate with our husbands, express what we need, and lean on each other's parenting strengths. Mentions:5 Ways You Can Help Your Husband Be a Better Dad5 Strengths Dads Bring to ParentingWhen You Resent Your Husband After Having a BabyFind or Start an All Pro Dad ChapterPew Research Center Facts About American DadsThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Even if you aren't familiar with the capabilities of A.I., your kids are, and it's probably just a matter of time before they want to use it for school. In this episode, we discuss whether using A.I. at school is helpful, harmful, or maybe a little bit of both.  Mentions:Is Using A.I. for Schoolwork Cheating?7 Core Values Every Child NeedsJunior Achievement SurveyThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

The Sunday Scaries (a.k.a. the Sunday Blues) hit adults and kids, but they don't have to! This episode will help you get to the heart of what's giving you that icky feeling on Sunday evening and help you and the kids hold on to that relaxed weekend vibe.  Mentions:7 Tips for Eliminating the Sunday ScariesPrintable Habit TrackersPrintable Week PlannerThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

How do you show love to each of your kids when they need it when you're just one person? ESPN's Laura Rutledge is back with us to talk about how to be a great mom when your attention is divided between multiple kids.  Mentions:The 5 Love Languages of ChildrenA Simple Way to Discover Your Child's Love LanguageWhat I Didn't Expect About Expecting Baby #24 Fun Ways to Fit in One-on-One Time With KidsThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

The “smart one,” “lazy,” “a handful,” “our future pro athlete.” Putting labels on kids is tempting. We all do it to a certain extent, but when does it become harmful? In this episode, Chloe shares a story of being labeled as a kid, and we talk about the effects of labels.Mentions:Six 4-Letter Words Never to Say to Your Child5 Ways Labeling Hurts Our ChildrenThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Eating together as a family is no easy feat with busy schedules and wiggly kids. In this episode, we talk about how to make family meals happen and plan meals so you're not scrambling every night (unless it's breakfast for dinner, of course!). Mentions:10 Ideas That Will Help You Conquer Meal PlanningHow to Make Family Dinners Happen6 Family Dinner Conversation StartersA Weekly Dinner Plan to Help You Cook at Home More5 Rules for Family Meals10 Table Manners for Kids PrintablePass the Piggy PrintableThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | XSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Can you hear the baby cooing? Chloe shares what the first three months of motherhood have been like (and her sweet baby makes his first podcast appearance). What do you remember from your first months as a new mom, and what advice do you give new moms now?Mentions:7 Ways to Resist the Pressures of Being a New Mom15 Things I Wish I'd Known as a New Mom4 Clever Responses to “Is He a Good Baby?”What I Wish I Knew as a New MomThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and then it's over. (Or is it?) Many of us struggle with the blues when Christmas or the New Year has passed. This episode will give you some ideas for working through them and for talking through the blues with kids, too. Mentions:Simon Sinek's talk on the scientific power of kindness 7 Ways Moms Can Beat the Post-Holiday BluesThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Most of us have relatives who ruffle our feathers or have habits we're not crazy about, so how do we love them and celebrate holidays and special occasions without losing our cool? Mentions:5 Healthy Ways to Handle a Manipulative Mother-in-Law5 Things to Help You Understand Your Mother-in-Law Problems3 Ways You're Creating Barriers Instead of Setting BoundariesThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Every couple communicates in their particular way, but there are some communication tools that are helpful across the board in marriage. In this episode, we share ideas for how to be more clear, open, and productive in how we speak with our husbands.Mentions: Could a Feedback Wheel Change Your Marriage?Let's Talk About Marriage CommunicationWhy You Need a Pre-Fight Warm-UpThis 1 Question Is a Communication Game-Changer5-Second Questions to Keep Your Marriage on TrackAuthor and Speaker, Ted LowePrintable: Conversation Starters for Married Couples This episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

ESPN's Laura Rutledge joins us for this episode about how to enjoy the sweet and silly moments of motherhood when they seem to be overshadowed by the crazy and chaotic ones! Mentions:Survey on Parents' Busyness Affecting Time With KidsSometimes I Hate Being a Mom. Now What?Printable: Don't Forget to RememberFollow Laura Rutledge on Instagram This episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Presents are a fun part of Christmas, even if they're not the most important part. Moms have great ideas for buying, hiding, and wrapping gifts. So, let's share those ideas and discuss how to keep our families focused on what matters most. Mentions:15 Experience Gift Ideas for Christmas4 Questions to Ask Before Buying Gifts for Your KidsThe Secret to Teaching Gratitude During the HolidaysBuy a Goat!  Christmas Prayers Printable Christmas Giving and Wishing List 30 Day Holiday Challenge Printable Advent Calendar for KidsLight ‘Em Up Planner The Story of Christmas PrintableThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Moms are experts at imagining how a special day will unfold and then feeling disappointed when things don't go as expected. How do we keep our expectations from getting in the way of our enjoyment of the holidays? This episode will help you keep yourself in check and prioritize what matters most to you and your family.Mentions:3 Ways to Keep Your Expectations From Ruining the MomentPrintable: Christmas This or That for KidsPrintable: Thanksgiving This or That Questions for KidsPrintable: Holiday Helper CardsPrintable: Christmas Giving and Wishing ListThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Have you ever called a family meeting? Before you ignore the idea and say it's just another thing to put on your list, listen to this episode. We'll share how a family meeting can help your house run more smoothly, improve communication and cooperation, and strengthen your family identity. And it can all happen in 15 minutes! Mentions:5 Most Important Things to Do at a Family MeetingThe Secret to Great Family MeetingsPrintable: Family Meeting ToolPrintable: Family Name Mission StatementAll Pro Dad Chapter ProgramThe All Pro Dad podcast is coming soon! Check out All Pro Dad here!This episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

You and your husband are a team, a united front committed to parenting your kids well, but what do you do when parenting makes your marriage feel less united? In this episode, we get honest about how kids can make it hard for husbands and wives to connect or get along (and how they make marriage stronger, too!). Mentions:How the Rule of 1 Can Refresh Your MarriageHusband or Kids: Who Comes First?A different perspective on triangulation: How Triangulation Hurts Your ChildrenPrintable 30 Day Marriage ChallengeThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Backtalk is one of the most frustrating behaviors from a child, but is all backtalk created equal? In this episode, we talk about what defines backtalk, how to respond to it, and how to raise a child who can assert himself without being disrespectful.Mentions:Want Respectful Kids? Follow These 5 Steps4 Types of Back Talkers and How to Deal With ThemWise Words When Your Children Talk BackPrintable Character Builder: RespectPrintable Character Builder: Self-ControlPrintable How to Pray for Your Teen Printable How to Pray for Your Middle SchoolerThis episode's show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.