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Inside Perry, GeorgiaA Special Spring Tradition | Perry’s Special Needs Community Egg Hunt for All AbilitiesIn today’s episode, we sit down with Perry Leisure Services Director Curtis Coates III to talk about the 7th Annual Special Needs Community Egg Hunt!This inclusive event provides a welcoming space for individuals of all abilities to celebrate the season with crafts, games, and a variety of egg hunts tailored to different needs.Event Information:Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 Time: 11:00 AMLocation: Rozar Park – 1060 Keith Drive, Perry, GA Rain Plan: Event will be moved indoors to the Worrall Center at R...
2025-04-0814 min
LearnDoBecome Radio*Fun Announcement from April and Eric - ARISE 2-Month Free Trial AND a Great Way to Give Back!*Earlier this month, we announced our new, 60-day free trial of the ARISE membership! And as a special bonus--for every active ARISEr in the month of July, LearnDoBecome is donating the monthly membership payment (or its equivalent, if you are part of a free 60-day ARISE trial) to Village Impact to help them to build and sustain schools for children in Kenya. It's a win-win! (2 free months in the membership with no strings attached AND a donation made in your honor!) You won't want to miss this month's focus on the exciting, motivating, incredibly satisfying...
2024-07-1318 min
Power of Moms RadioHow 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 be compassionate to themselves. Show notes at Powerofmoms.com/season5-episode3
2020-02-1321 minPower of Moms RadioValentine'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 PowerofMoms.com
2020-01-3021 minPower of Moms RadioGoals 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 goals.
2020-01-1622 minPower of Moms RadioStop, 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 powerofmoms.com
2019-12-1220 minPower of Moms RadioGive 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.
2019-11-2930 minPower of Moms RadioThank 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 PowerofMoms.com.
2019-11-2114 minPower of Moms RadioAudio 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
2019-10-3123 minPower of Moms RadioAudio 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
2019-10-1714 minPower of Moms RadioAudio 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 for you, what do you deliberately do with them? Here are three moms' ideas for how to wisely use that mom-time. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com
2019-10-0320 minPower of Moms RadioAudio 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 cease-fire on the fights. Show notes at: powerofmoms.com/season4-episode13
2019-09-1221 minPower of Moms RadioAudio 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 with three moms who chose to look at the humor in their mothering. For full show notes please visit https://powerofmoms.com/season4-episode11
2019-07-1816 minPower of Moms RadioAudio 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 https://powerofmoms.com/season4-episode11
2019-07-0417 minPower of Moms RadioAudio 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 at: https://powerofmoms.com/season4-episode10
2019-06-2027 minPower of Moms RadioAudio 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 the Entire Family by Allyson Reynolds, Make Summer Learning Fun by Karin Brown, and Don't Fix the Pains of Summer by Amanda Hamilton Roos. Show notes at: https://powerofmoms.com/season4-episode9.
2019-06-0622 minPower of Moms RadioAudio 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 full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com
2019-05-2322 minPower of Moms RadioAudio 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 relationships, particularly with other mothers. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com
2019-05-1616 minPower of Moms RadioAudio 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. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com
2019-05-0222 minPower of Moms RadioAudio 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 intentional choices especially about how to use the tools we have available to us. Here are three moms perspectives on how technology has impacted them and their families, and what they are choosing to do about it. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com.
2019-04-1828 minPower of Moms RadioAudio 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, please visit powerofmoms.com
2019-04-0323 minPower of Moms RadioAudio 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.
2019-03-1324 minPower of Moms RadioAudio 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.
2019-02-2722 minPower of Moms RadioAudio 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 powerofmoms.com
2019-02-1313 minPower of Moms RadioAudio 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 ourselves helps us bring love to our families. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/4-1
2019-01-1017 minPower of Moms RadioOur 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: https://powerofmoms.com/our-thoughts-matter-defeating-fear-mini-catastrophes-holiday-self-care-audio-posts-season-3-episode-11
2018-12-2019 minPower of Moms RadioFive 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 we model technology use and proactive in preparing our children for life in a digital world. But how do we do that? One of our Power of Moms team members, Andrea Davis, has made it her job to help parents learn positive strategies so they can worry less and connect more...
2018-12-0611 minPower of Moms RadioIt’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 mission, and it’s time to BE who we are. (For Show Notes, see https://powerofmoms.com/its-time-to-be-what-we-believe/)
2018-11-2931 minPower of Moms RadioHow 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 has created a genius way to map her energy. For photos and links, please visit https://powerofmoms.com/3-8/
2018-11-1529 minPower of Moms RadioHoliday 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 in getting the logistics taken care of, listen to this audio--and then sign up for the support templates, videos, and photos at https://PowerOfMoms.com/Holiday.
2018-11-1414 minPower of Moms RadioHoliday 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 manager. Prefer paper? Go back to Lesson 3 to learn how to do this same step with Post-it notes! Want the video? Sign up at https://PowerOfMoms.com/Holiday.
2018-11-1208 minPower of Moms RadioHoliday 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 support sign up for the support templates, videos, and photos at https://PowerOfMoms.com/Holiday.
2018-11-1011 minPower of Moms RadioHoliday Planning Workshop - Lesson 2 [BONUS Episode]Lesson 2 of our Holiday Planning Workshop will help you get everything out of your mind through an effective brainstorm session, so that you can more clearly see what matters most. If you want an incredibly organized holiday season--with low stress and lots of support in getting the logistics taken care of, listen to this audio--and then sign up for the support templates, videos, and photos at https://PowerOfMoms.com/Holiday.
2018-11-0808 minPower of Moms RadioHoliday Planning Workshop - Lesson 1 [BONUS Episode]Today's podcast features Lesson 1 of our Holiday Planning Workshop. Following David Allen's Natural Planning Model (featured in the book Getting Things Done), we're talking about purpose, principles, and outcome visioning. If you want an incredibly organized holiday season--with low stress and lots of support in getting the logistics taken care of, listen to this audio--and then sign up for the support templates, videos, and photos at https://PowerOfMoms.com/Holiday.
2018-11-0608 minPower of Moms RadioTried and True Holiday Planning Tips [Season 3, Episode 7]Join April and Saren as they discuss how to plan your holidays so you can focus on what matters most! Enjoy! For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/3-7 For our special workshop with Power of Moms and LearnDoBecome visit learndobecome.com/holiday
2018-11-0130 minPower of Moms RadioGauging progression, Teens are capable & Parenting Special Needs- Audio Post [Season 3, Episode 6]We have three EXCELLENT audio posts today from mothers in our community who will help us learn to gauge our progress, get dinner on the table with help from the children, and reduce the "mom guilt" we feel when we can't do it all. Enjoy!!!! For full show notes, please visit https://powerofmoms.com/3-6/
2018-10-2526 minPower of Moms RadioA Mother's Influence, Teaching Kindness and the Value of Play [Season 3, Episode 5]Listen in as April reads three of our popular posts about influence, being kind, and playing with our families. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/3-5
2018-10-1825 minPower of Moms RadioHalloween Ideas [Season 3, Episode 4]We recently received this question from a Power of Moms Community member that sparked a great discussion at Power of Moms: "What low stress, Halloween traditions does your family love? We just received an invite to go trick-or-treating. If you love Halloween, you may be counting down, if you're like me, you may feel dread. What activities can my family do, costumes can I use and decorations can I put out to help this holiday feel uplifting and enjoyable for me, not just an expensive, time consuming way to give my kids candy?" Listen here to an audio recap via Po...
2018-10-1114 minPower of Moms RadioAppreciating the Now, Being Open About Our Challenges, and Strategic Parenting - Audio Posts [Season 3, Episode 3]Today we're presenting three great posts from deliberate mothers in our community who have a LOT of wisdom to share! Enjoy Allyson Reynolds' perspective on how to appreciate the "now," Heidi Bartle's fantastic advice about starting hard conversations with our children about mental illness (or other issues you may be dealing with), and Whitney Archibald's detailed report on how she's created incredible structure and purpose inside her home and family. So grateful to have you with us at Power of Moms! For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/3-3
2018-09-2027 minPower of Moms RadioMake Laundry a Beautiful Experience [Season 3, Episode 2]I KNOW it sounds crazy. How on earth can washing dirty clothes and linens be a beautiful experience? And why would we even want it to be beautiful? Isn’t laundry mundane, dirty work that we should do everything in our power to avoid? Ahhh, I understand the angst associated with laundry. Truly. But today I want to change the way you do laundry. And it has nothing to do with the soap you use or the way you fold or how you set up your laundry schedule. For a summary and Show Notes, visit https://powerofmoms.com/laundry-beautiful-experience
2018-09-1327 minPower of Moms RadioWhat My 18-Year-Old Actually Remembers from Childhood [Season 3, Episode 1]I spent a lot of time worrying about "not being enough" for my children (and everyone else) while they were young. But when I asked my 18-year-old what she actually remembered from her years of childhood, it turns out she didn't even NOTICE all the things I was worried about. Come listen to the conversation and take a deep breath! It all works out. :) For full show notes, see powerofmoms.com/radio/
2018-08-3135 minPower of Moms RadioEncore Podcast: Organizing a Beautiful Life that Fits on One Plate [Season 2 - Episode 22]We all know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed. I think that’s a daily occurrence for most mothers. But what do we do when we feel like we can barely breathe? A friend of mine once shared some wise, wise words: “Whenever I feel like my family is ‘getting in the way’ of my life, that’s an indicator that I have too much on my plate.” Light bulb moment! In this audio post, I’ll share with you a strategy that has consistently helped me to manage what’s on my plate–and in t...
2018-08-2320 minPower of Moms RadioEncore Podcast: Outer Order Contributes to Inner Calm with Gretchen Rubin [Season 2 - Episode 21]So we invited Gretchen to join us on Power of Moms Radio to talk about this idea more in depth. When our homes are a mess, it feels impossible to function. But cleaning closets and wiping kitchen counters seems to “make our brains work better” and enables us to breathe more fully. But is the reverse also true? Does inner calm lead to outer order? Does outer order sometimes create a facade of inner calm? Is the word “contributes” the key here? (Meaning there’s more at play than we may realize?)
2018-08-1651 minPower of Moms RadioHow to Organize School Papers - Bonus Episode with Alia and AprilThe new school year is just around the corner, and if you already cringing at the thought of your countertops overrun with projects and papers, today's podcast is here to help! For Show Notes, visit https://powerofmoms.com/bonus-school-papers And for a free video from Alia, where she'll teach your children how to use three simple folders and a calendar to keep their desks and spaces clean, sign up at http://LearnDoBecome.com/s4s
2018-08-1525 minPower of Moms RadioEncore Podcast: Finding Hope and Beauty in Motherhood with Rachel Nielson [Season 2 - Episode 20]Mother Rachel Nielson found Power of Moms when she had a colicky newborn baby and she felt desperate for hope. In the years since, her challenges as a mother have changed as her children have gotten older, but she has continued to turn to our community for inspiration. She has also written articles for our website about concrete ways that she finds hope and fulfillment as a mother, even in the hardest of times. In today’s podcast, Rachel reads four of her articles for you: What If I Don’t Like Playing with My Kids? which out...
2018-08-0929 minPower of Moms RadioEncore Podcast: Sibling Rivalry (What To Do?) [Season 2, Episode 19]If your children bicker and argue (and we’re guessing they do), what do you do about it? In this week’s encore 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! For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/2-19
2018-08-0224 minPower of Moms RadioEncore Audio Post: Keeping Your Cool [Season 2 - Episode 17]Do you start ever start the day as Mary Poppins but end it as Miss Hannigan? Does your temper sometimes get the best of you? Patience is a virtue that every mom struggles with from time to time. When everyone is throwing needs in our direction and our own needs aren’t being met and our house is a mess and our brain is a jumbled of things we’re worried about, it’s so hard to keep our cool! In this week’s episode, Saren and April talk openly and honestly about some methods they’ve f...
2018-07-1936 minPower of Moms RadioEncore Audio Post: Inspiration for a No-Stress Summer [Season 2, Episode 16]Are you getting worried about summer? Often we want to use this season wisely and well, but be relaxed at the same time. We want to spend time with our kids, but we also don’t want them to drive us crazy! This audio post has three articles with lots of ideas about how to achieve that perfect summer balance! For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/2-16
2018-07-1221 minPower of Moms RadioSelf 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]We have three more audio posts for you today! "Self Care Is Not Selfish" by Lucille Zimmerman and "When It Feels Hard to 'Enjoy Every Moment'" by Mary Karlee Mullen and "How to Be a Happy Mother When Everything Isn't Perfect" by Heather Saunders. These are designed specifically to help you find more joy in motherhood, but not because every moment will be FUN, but because you'll learn how to take care of yourself, enjoy the "overall" process, and find joy when life most definitely does NOT feel perfect. So glad to have you here at Power of Moms!
2018-06-2921 minPower of Moms RadioGTD for Teens - with Mike Williams and April Perry [Season 2, Episode 14]The power of Getting Things Done is now available for teens, and I am excited to share this brand new book with the deliberate mothers of the world! And when I found out that David Allen, Mike Williams, and Mark Wallace were publishing GTD for Teens, I KNEW we needed to bring them onto Power of Moms Radio! Enjoy this interview where we discuss the why behind the movement--plus specific ways you can implement some of the ideas today! Mike even shares a fun summer tradition he has with his kids where they write id...
2018-06-1342 minPower of Moms RadioEveryone Needs Backup, Exercise Therapy, and How to Have Difficult Conversations with Teachers--Audio Posts! [Season 2, Episode 13]This week, we're featuring three amazing posts created by deliberate mothers in our community: "Everyone Needs Backup" by Aubrey Degn, "Exercise Therapy" by Sarah Badat Richardson, and "How to Have Difficult Conversations with Your Child's Teacher" by Amanda Hamilton Roos. We're confident that by the end of this podcast, you'll have some creative ideas for managing the challenges in your home, you'll feel more committed to taking care of yourself, and you'll feel more prepared to tackle any difficult issues that may be going on with your child at school. So excited you're with us, and we're grateful to...
2018-06-0719 minPower of Moms RadioCalling Down the Power of Heaven—How Mothers Can Enable Miracles [Season 2, Episode 12]Today’s podcast was recorded with my sister Laura as we were sitting on the grass outside of a conference. Laura had shared a beautiful experience with our mom that happened about 20 years ago, and I just KNEW I needed to share it with you. It’s a simple story, but we hope that as you listen, you will come to more fully understand that there is power from above that is available for us and for our families. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/2-12
2018-05-3118 minPower of Moms Radio"Three Ways to Help Our Children Not to Be Afraid" with Sarah Boyd [Season 2, Episode 11]We all want resilient children. We want them to be able to overcome worry, anxiety, stress, fear, and all those other emotions that we TOTALLY understand. But how do we do that? How do we incorporate that kind of training into our day-to-day lives as deliberate mothers? Today I'm joined by Sarah Boyd, a mother of two, a cancer survivor, an author, and an expert in the fields of psychology and neuroscience. She's sharing three ways we can help our children to have more courage--which you'll love. Plus, Sarah has created a list of her favorite children's books that...
2018-05-2419 minPower of Moms Radio"Appointments" with Teens, Seeing Strengths in Our Weaknesses, and Why "Motherhood is for Me" - Audio Posts! [Season 2, Episode 10] Three incredible deliberate mothers have prepared some great posts featured in this week's podcast. And our team of editors has done a GREAT job preparing their posts for the site. To make it easy for you to enjoy their words and reflect on their beautiful thoughts, we've put together an audio version for Power of Moms Radio. Enjoy this incredible advice from other deliberate mothers--and don't miss the question and challenge at the end of each one! (Plus, did you know YOU could be an author at Power of Moms? Our Author Page is linked at the...
2018-05-1830 minPower of Moms RadioMaking the Most of Everyday Moments to Connect with Our Children [Season 2, Episode 9]As a special Mother's Day podcast, I sat down with Rachel Nielson from the 3in30 podcast to share some of my favorite experiences with my own mother, Zoe. Would you like some incredibly simple ways to bring more power and joy to your mothering? We hope you love these ideas as much as we do! For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/2-9
2018-05-1038 minPower of Moms RadioMothers Are People. Let's Organize Wisely. [Season 2, Episode 8] Today's podcast is simply one side of a conversation between me and you where I talk about the following topics: - "Mommy is a Person" - It's easy for us to become "responders" and even "people pleasers," but it's totally possible to balance the love we have for our families with our personhood. - The importance of holding onto our personal power. Please learn from my mistakes. It's been a painful road, but I'm coming back. - The process of acknowledging how much we ARE doing. I've had some conversations with a variety of mothers lately who are going through a l...
2018-05-0333 minPower of Moms RadioEncore Audio-post: Six Reasons to Never Give Up on Motherhood [Season 2, Episode 7]Based on a post April wrote a while back, this “audio post” episode reaffirms that yes, life can be hard. Yes, sometimes we feel like giving up. But here is a reminder of a six powerful reasons NEVER to do so. For full show notes, please visit: https://powerofmoms.com/2-7
2018-04-2614 minPower of Moms RadioTwo Aha Experiences (to Help You Get Your Own!) [Season 2, Episode 6 ]I (April) have had some personal struggles over the past several months and years--particularly as I tried to do do more than one day's share each day, and as I tried to combat a really mean voice in my head that was waking me up each morning. I've finally found the solutions to these two challenges, and whether or not you struggle with the same kinds of things, I thought that perhaps my experiences could be helpful to you. Enjoy today's episode, and please share your thoughts and comments below! For full show notes and links, see...
2018-04-1232 minPower of Moms RadioGetting Over the Perfection Infection with Jill Savage [Season 2, Episode 5]Jill Savage is an amazing woman. But not just because she speaks, writes, shares goodness and leads thousands of people around the world. It’s because she’s real. And she knows how to look at motherhood with a solid, beautiful perspective that can’t help but inspire you. In today’s episode of Power of Moms Radio, we discuss some great topics that can help you better care for your family including How to catch ourselves before we go down "the rabbit hole” of frustration and comparison. - How to transform the challenges of marriage and use them as growing oppor...
2018-03-2945 minPower of Moms RadioStaying Calm in a Perfect Storm--April Perry [Season 2, Episode 4]For full shownotes, see powerofmoms.com/radio
2018-03-1515 minPower of Moms RadioHow To Pursue Your Dreams (Even if You're Scared)--with Dan and Allison Ralphs" [Season 2, Episode 3] Do you ever feel like "dreaming" is for OTHER people, but not mothers? Then honestly, you must listen to today's podcast. We're going to show you the world is open to all of us, even those who are in the trenches raising the next generation. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/2-3
2018-03-0142 minPower of Moms RadioGetting Out of Overwhelm: A Step-by-Step Process [Season 2, Episode 2]In this episode Rachel and I talk about: having a focused list and clearly identified next actions, saying no graciously, and taking ownership for our overwhelm. If you’re feeling the least bit overwhelmed, these principles can help you breathe a little more easily and enjoy your family even more.
2018-02-0844 minPower of Moms RadioCommunity Roundup! The Beauty of Our Secret Disasters [Season 2, Episode 1]Each of us has “secret disasters”–moments that feel impossible, but no one ever sees. When we can learn to see these disasters as opportunities for beautiful change, we’ll welcome them with open arms. Join April Perry in this first podcast of Season 2, where she shares her recent post AND the incredible messages submitted by Power of Moms community members. Stay tuned at the end of the podcast for an update on what's happening behind the scenes and what's coming next! For more info, see powerofmoms.com/2-1
2018-01-2552 minPower of Moms RadioGoal Setting for Real Results - Episode 332Join April from Power of Moms, and Saren from Power of Families as they discuss ways to succeed with your goals and to see real progress! For full show notes, please visit www.powerofmoms.com/332
2017-11-2924 min2017-11-1524 minPower of Moms RadioCleaning with the WHOLE family - Episode 330As mothers, we hope that everyone in the family will help clean the house so that we aren't the only ones doing the housework--and so we can teach our children and train them for adulthood. If you would like fun, creative, and DOABLE ways to make this happen, we have a podcast episode just for you! Join April and Saren on Power of Families Radio and Power of Moms Radio as they share some of their best ideas for getting the whole family involved in the housework. (In case you haven't heard, this fall Power of Moms...
2017-11-0830 minPower of Moms RadioEncore: Getting Kids to Listen - Episode 229We're bringing back this well loved, oldie-but-goodie, podcast with April and Amy McCready. Here are a few of the main ideas from their conversation We’re not “trying to get control over the kids” or simply trying to “come up with consequences.” Our real goal is to strengthen our relationships with our children and provide an environment where we can grow together. As deliberate mothers, we need to make “Mind, Body, and Soul” time a priority with each of our children (Amy will explain how to do that). We also need to take time to train our children (which will prev...
2017-10-1858 minPower of Moms RadioSimple Halloween Fun--Episode 228Do you find Halloween to be fun? Stressful? Scary? Annoying? All of the above? How can you make Halloween really work for your family? In this week’s encore episode, Saren reads her post, A Deliberate Mother’s Guide to Simple Halloween Fun, and shares some of the many great comments from readers that offer further ideas. The principles shared here apply to ALL holidays! For full show notes, see powerofmoms.com/228
2017-10-1027 minPower of Moms RadioProcrastination--Episode 227It's so hard to make ourselves tackle projects that feel overwhelming! But when we keep putting things off, we feel bad. In this episode, April and Saren share an exciting new way to reduce your procrastination by leaps and bounds and get the right things done. ***Tips and strategies based on David Allen's international best-seller, Getting Things Done®.
2017-09-2728 minPower of Moms RadioEncore: Finding Joy When We're Barely Surviving - Episode 226This week we are bringing back one of our earliest podcasts—Finding Joy When We're Barely Surviving, which stemmed from this question from a mom in our community: "How am I supposed to find the joy in motherhood when all I can do is keep my head above water? I am barely surviving, let alone thriving!" Well, if you've ever felt this way, you're not alone. And as we prepared for this radio show, we reached out to our Power of Moms Facebook community for answers. (The response was wonderful.) Join Saren and April...
2017-09-2027 minPower of Moms RadioDefining Success in Motherhood--Episode 225We all want to be successful in our vitally important role as mothers. But how do we know if we’ve done a good job when no one hands us a trophy, we don’t get graded, and there’s no performance review or pay raise to confirm our success? How do we keep from feeling like failures when we’ve put in hours of devoted work each and every day but there’s not a lot of tangible evidence that we accomplished much? We’ve definitely had those thoughts. So we (Saren and April) recorded a radio show ful...
2017-09-1334 minPower of Moms RadioWhat's NOT That Important- Encore Episode 224We thought we'd dig back in the archives and revisit this well-loved podcast. We come into motherhood with ideals about how things are going to go – then we realize that some of those ideals just aren’t realistic or aren’t all that important. What have you realized isn’t as important as it seemed to be at first? Have you let go of aspects of how your house and kids should look, what your kids should eat, that sort of thing? These questions received lots of interesting and helpful responses from our Facebook...
2017-09-0733 minPower of Moms RadioHow to Declutter the Whole House in a Month - Episode 223Have you ever wanted to just "get the house clean"? Join April Perry and her daughter Alia as they share how their family planned a one-month decluttering project of the whole home in preparation for a move. You'll learn simple ideas that can help you breathe deeply and conquer that clutter in no time at all. For full show notes, see www.powerofmoms.com/223
2017-08-3029 minPower of Moms RadioEncore: Back to School Routines - Episode 222If your children have recently gone back to school or your school year is about to begin, you’re probably going through some of the same things we’re going through. There are lots of emotions involved and new schedules to consider. Some of us are redefining ourselves as we enter a new stage of motherhood. Join Saren and April in this popular encore episode where they share their own “back to school” stories–along with plenty of practical tips for making the transition work for the whole family. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.c
2017-08-2232 minPower of Moms RadioGood "Intentions" to Exercise - Robin Long and April Perry - Episode 221We all know the drill... You wake up with AWESOME intentions to get out there and have an awesome workout. Because you want to be healthy. And you want to feel great for your family. And then something happens. Or a LOT of somethings. And pretty soon you don't have time for a shower. Or a workout. And you grab a handful of fishy crackers and think, "Okay, we'll try again tomorrow." Deep inside, we know there's got to be a better option. And Robin Long, from The Balanced Life, is going to s...
2017-08-1632 minPower of Moms RadioChoosing Extracurricular Activities - Episode 220As the majority of the moms in our community are thinking about the upcoming school year, many of us are trying to decide which extracurricular activities we should sign our children up for and figure out which activities that they want to do will really work for our children and our family as a whole. In this episode, Saren and her 14-year-old daughter Eliza share experiences and offer ideas to help navigate the world of extracurricular activities.
2017-08-0937 minPower of Moms RadioEncore: Craziness and Kindness in Motherhood - Episode 219As a mom, you've likely found yourself in some pretty wild (and often very "yucky") situations that you never could have imagined before becoming a mother. In this encore episode, join Saren and her friend Janelle for some good laughs as they share some of their craziest motherhood moments as well as sharing some of their tenderest experiences with the kindness that can be on the flip side of the craziness. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/219
2017-08-0324 minPower of Moms RadioEncore: Why Families Need Nature - Episode 218In this encore episode, we revisit with Saren as she tells about her families travels around the 12 oldest National Parks in the west last summer (camping the whole way!). Saren shares how this all came about and what her family gained through this wild and wonderful adventure. The principles offered apply to all families whether they’d like to do a big trip or simply spend a little more time outside together as a family.
2017-07-2635 minPower of Moms RadioEncore: Three Unbelievably Simple Parenting Ideas (that Work!) - Episode 217This mini podcast was recorded a few years ago by April and her friend Tricia. Tricia had taken some parenting classes to certify to become a foster parent. Here she briefly shares a few pearls of wisdom, and three of her tips have made a HUGE difference for our community! Come find out why! For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/217
2017-07-1904 minPower of Moms RadioAudiopost: 3 Simple Ways To Connect Better With Your Kids - Episode 216Do you want to have a deeper connection with your children, but aren't quite sure how? You're not alone! In this audio post, we have 3 articles that detail easy ways to make the most of the time you have with your family. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/216
2017-07-1219 minPower of Moms RadioWhy Connection Really Matters with Jeremy Boden and Saren Loosli--Episode 215Saren recently attended a marriage workshop with her husband and found it to be so helpful that she invited Dr. Jeremy Boden - the therapist who conducted the workshop - to share some key principles on Power of Moms Radio. In this episode, Jeremy shares some of the key principles of the "new science of love" and helps us learn how we can communicate more effectively, form more secure bonds, and break cycles of behavior that just aren't working. For full show notes, see powerofmoms.com/215
2017-07-0637 minPower of Moms RadioYou Are Enough--Episode 214 with Saren LoosliWe all have days (or weeks or months) when when our best efforts just don't seem to be enough. In this week's episode, Saren shares her own struggles with "being enough" and reads three powerful posts that offer concrete ideas to help us see the good when we're feeling pretty bad and recognize that we are enough. This post comes with a big virtual hug from all of us as Power of Moms!
2017-06-2923 minPower of Moms RadioLaughter, Tears, and the Power of Telling Our Own Stories with Kate Orson and April PerryHow can we as mothers bring healthy and positive emotions into our parenting? How can we get our kids to laugh more? In this episode of Power of Moms Radio, April and Kate Orson, author of the book Tears Heal, talk about how we can embrace the laughter and the tears and really connect with our children. Kate and April share ideas on how we can make space for our children's emotions, not only for our toddlers, but for our teenagers as well!
2017-06-2129 minPower of Moms RadioEncore: Why Good Eating is Part of Good Parenting - Episode 212In this fantastic encore episode, Saren talks with Katie Kimball from Kitchen Stewardship about how what we eat, the way we talk about food, and the way we prepare food is such an important part of parenting. Katie offers concrete ideas about how to involve our children more in the preparation of food and really enjoy cooking alongside our children as we teach them responsibility and build their skills and self-confidence. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/212
2017-06-1441 minPower of Moms RadioAudio Post: Inspiration for a No-Stress Summer - Episode 211Are you getting worried about summer? Often we want to use this season wisely and well, but be relaxed at the same time. We want to spend time with our kids, but we also don't want them to drive us crazy! This audio post has three articles with lots of ideas about how to achieve that perfect summer balance! For full show notes, visit powerofmoms.com/211
2017-06-0721 minPower of Moms RadioEncore: Choosing the Right Preschool Option - Episode 210In this week's encore 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 show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/210
2017-05-3139 minPower of Moms RadioEncore! Navigating Online Learning for Our Kids with Saren Loosli and Heather Clayton StakerIn this week’s episode, Saren interviews Heather Clayton Staker, mother of five and national expert in online learning. Saren and Heather talk about how we can help our children more fully reap the benefits of the vast online learning opportunities now available, while keeping their screen time under control. For full show notes, see www.powerofmoms/209
2017-05-2440 minPower of Moms RadioEncore: Making Summer Awesome - Episode 208In this encore post, we revisit how to make the long, lovely days of summer become some of our family’s best memories. Join in to listen on how we can create a little more structure so that summer break is enjoyable for EVERYONE! For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/208
2017-05-1726 minPower of Moms RadioWhat Your Kids Will Remember of Mom with April Perry and Saren Loosli==Episode 207At Power of Moms, we believe that motherhood is beautiful, noble, and essential for growing strong families and strong communities. But since it's so easy to get distracted, we asked our community to answer this question and remind all of us what matters most: In 10 words or less, what did you love best about your mom while you were growing up? We're guessing you're not going to pick her "rock-hard abs," but is there a specific experience or characteristic that stands out in your mind? We were deeply touched by the comments we...
2017-05-1024 minPower of Moms RadioLife Balance with Christy Wright and April Perry - Episode 206With everything that happens inside of a family, who doesn't need a little more life balance? Christy Wright, an amazing mother, author, speaker, and member of the Dave Ramsey team, has some incredible words of support to share with the deliberate mothers at Power of Moms. Join us for today's episode and take a mental deep breath! (You've earned it!) For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/206
2017-05-0346 minPower of Moms RadioHealthy Eating (No More Dieting!)--Episode 205Since healthy eating for themselves and their families is something April and Saren think about and talk about a lot, they decided to devote this week's radio show to this important and often tricky topic. In this 35-minute show, they share: some simple the food "rules" they've made for themselves tips for eating healthily while on the run as moms ideas for helping ourselves and our kids develop a real appetite for healthy foods thoughts on how we can develop a more positive and realistic attitude towards food and towards our bodies For full show notes, see...
2017-04-2636 minPower of Moms RadioChildren’s Tantrums: Episode 204When our children throw a tantrum, sometimes we feel like throwing a tantrum ourselves! While some children are more prone to tantrums than others, most moms need to deal with their kids’ emotional outbursts or uncontrolled anger at some point. In this encore episode (was originally posted as Episode 13), April and Saren offer some very helpful ideas! For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/204
2017-04-1935 minPower of Moms RadioLow-stress Easter Ideas with Saren & AprilIn this episode, April and Saren share ideas for celebrating Easter in a meaningful, but very simple way. For full show notes, see powerofmoms.com/203
2017-04-1239 minPower of Moms RadioOrganization Audio Posts - Episode 202These three posts were read by Jennifer Brimhall. We hope they give you a jump start on organizing. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/202
2017-04-0517 minPower of Moms RadioWhy Families Need Nature--Episode 201 with Saren LoosliPower of Moms Co-Director, Saren, spent a solid month visiting the 12 oldest National Parks in the west last summer (camping the whole way!). In this week’s episode, Saren shares how this all came about and what her family gained through this wild and wonderful adventure. For full show notes, see powerofmoms.com/201
2017-03-2935 minPower of Moms RadioEmpowering Kids with Choices - Episode 200Children of all ages often feel that they don't have all the freedom they want and this can be manifest in tantrums and power struggles and teenage rebellion. How do we decide what choices our children should have? How do we help them recognize the freedom they already have? How do we help them learn to make good choices? In this episode, April and Saren discuss how and when to give our children the freedom and control they crave. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/200
2017-03-2223 minPower of Moms RadioAcknowledging Our Kids in a Way that Really Works - Episode 199 It's easy to criticize our children and notice everything they're not doing, but how can we acknowledge their VALUE and help them to also acknowledge value in their siblings? Listen to a fun interview with April Perry and Colin Boyd--and then a lively discussion with April and Saren as they learn how to apply those great ideas. You'll find the results will empower your whole family! For full show notes, see powerofmoms.com/199
2017-03-1536 minPower of Moms RadioEncore: Getting Kids Excited about Goals - Episode 198Enjoy this encore podcast with April Perry and DeAnne Flynn about setting goals with children. DeAnne Flynn is an inspiring mother of seven children (ages 8-22) who had tons of great tips to share. Listen in as they discuss teaching children to help around the house, not solving all their problems for them, and more! For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/198
2017-03-0847 minPower of Moms RadioMaking Beautiful Dreams Come True: Episode 197Power of Moms Co-Director, Saren, recently visited her sister, Saydi, who is currently living and of working on a farm with her family. While there, Saren and Saydi recorded this episode where they share the story of how Saydi and family were able to make their dream of farm life happen and how all moms can create beautiful experiences and memories for their families. For full show notes, please visit powerofmoms.com/197
2017-03-0140 minPower of Moms RadioPractical Ways to Love Our Families (and Ourselves) with April Perry and Allyson ReynoldsToday's podcast is a flash back 6 years ago to one of our original podcasts at Power of Moms: We all know that love is an important ingredient in any family, but how do you show love to yourself and your family members amidst all the thousands of things there are to do each day?
2017-02-2243 min