American Mothers: Mom to Mom Podcast

Mothers have different opinions on two important questions: What surprised you most about being a mom? What values do you want to teach your children so they can be strong adults? Listen to see if you agree with these 2023 State Mothers of the Year(R) or not. Be sure to share your thoughts and leave your comments on Facebook at American Mothers Community While you are on page, let us know what you...

Finally by request, podcast host Deanne Taylor shares stories from her motherhood journey. Tales of learning and experiences that might help other mothers through their daily adventures.

The Love of Learning is a lifelong pursuit. A public educator Pam Tseu shares her concepts and experiences on education and how parents and teachers are a team to build a child's love of learning. Learn more about Pam's concepts on her website educatorsuccess1.com

Remember the phrase "Kids Say the Darndest Things" used by Art Linkletter and Bill Cosby? Fifth graders can say the best things about their mothers. Listen in! A fifth grader will read his essay about his mother. Our special guests today share their experiences with the 5th Grade Essay Contest, Jenny Cullumber as National Chair, Abhinav Verma as the National winner and his mother Preeti. Learn mor...

Teresa Wright Johnson shares her insights to work / life balance, or as she likes to call it: work / life integration. She also has an interesting concept for the MOM acronym. Nominations for Mother of the Year(R) end on September 15th. Click here to submit a nomination. The American Mothers National 5th Grade Essay Contest starts August 15th through December 15th. Click here for more information.

Co-hosts Tamara K. Anderson and Deanne Taylor share ideas and techniques on how to cope with all types of life's circumstances. There are many websites that have basic information on techniques for coping. Take some time to look at a few of them to see what other ideas might work for you. In this podcast is a portion of the interview with Dr. Frances Ann Bailey about her reaction when she was name...

American Mothers offers a couple of great ways to honor the special mothers in your life. Jenny Cullumber shares the concept of the 5th Grade Essay Contest that is open to all 5th graders and equivalent. It starts on August 15th and ends on December 15th. The topic of the essay is "What My Mother Means to Me." For more information go to: www.americanmothers.org/5thgradeessay You can also send an e...

Do you get frustrated even planning a trip with your children? What to do? What to take? How to keep them happy? Nadine from Michigan asked: What are some fun things to do when traveling with kids? Several moms share lots of ideas about how to plan your trip and keep your kids engaged and happy - most of the time!

Catie Lumpkin from Alabama talks about her experiences and journey with foster care and adoption. She shares some great insights on what each one of us can do to help support the families in our communities.

Join the American Mothers Community and share your personal or family mantra. We look forward to hearing from you! Remember that nominations are now open for the 2024 State Mother of the Year. Learn more at the American Mothers, Inc.(R) website .

Julie Cangialosi shares ideas to help moms and families stay fit and healthy during their busy lives. One tip is to search online to find a 5-minute workout that fits you and your lifestyle. Fitness is not a one-size fits all! Also, fun reflections from three 2023 Mothers of the Year. Nominations for the 2024 State Mother of the Year(R) are open through September 15th. Nominate a special mother in...

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.”— Dr. Seuss, “I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!” One mother shares how she overcame her fear of not being a good reader and how she has shared her love of reading with her young children. Plus, mothers share how reading has enhanced their family and helped their children. Enjoy hearing the 3-minute s...

"In Mother Words" was the theme of the 2023 American Mothers National Convention in Omaha, Nebraska, April 20-22. There was lots to do, but most important was making new friends and building your sisterhood of mothers - and announcing the 2023 National Mother of the Year (R). Events included: Social Interaction and making new friends The 5th Grade Essay Contest winner is Abhinav Verma. Read his es...

Three mothers - Anne Forester, Shea Wagner, and Diana Fassbinder - share their experiences with the library and their children. The ages of the children range from 2 1/2 to 21, so you're bound to find help and encouragement about using the library as a parenting resource. National Library Week is April 23-20. Celebrate by going to the library. Join us to hear about all the different activities and...

Sharon Leino shares her story of caring for her husband for 17 years, what she did to prepare, and how she maintained her emotional, physical, and mental health, including finding joy, laughter, and an occasional pity party. Tamara K Anderson and Deanne Taylor also share what they have learned through their caregiving experiences. These two websites provide some very good information to help careg...

Julie Cangialosi and Lauralee Hill share their journeys of raising a family after neonatal pregnancy loss and stillbirth. They provide encouragement, hope and the promise of sharing joy with your family and future children. Julie and her husband James founded a nonprofit to help other couples gain understanding and work through the loss. To learn more: Operation Little Angels 101: Hope After Loss...

Julie Cangialosi and Lauralee Hill share their stories of neonatal pregnancy loss and stillbirth. They talk about how they dealt with it and what they wished others understood. Julie Cangialosi and her husband founded a nonprofit to help other couples. To learn more: Operation Little Angels 101: Hope After Loss Resource Information: Pregnancy After Loss Support Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Stillb...

Human Trafficking, slavery, child marriages, and more. Connell Branan and Kim Hoey Stevenson share some stories of mothers and women they have met while attending the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. The dates of the Commission on the Status of Women are March 6 to March 17, 2023. Good news! American Mothers was accepted to present a panel during the event. The panel will take pla...

Mothers share the best stories, especially when it includes their kids. There's a lot more stories of kindness in this episode, plus some thoughts on the "art" of kindness. Be sure to tell us about your stories of kindness. Share your experience in print or video on American Mothers Inc. Facebook or Instagram. You can also send them to podcast@americanmothers.org. Here are some links to pages you...

I love hearing stories from other moms. During this episode several mothers will share some of their experiences with kindness and the impact it had on them. You don't want to miss this! Random Acts of Kindness Week - February 14 - 21, 2023 Random Acts of Kindness Day - Friday, February 17, 2023 We will also share information and case studies about the impact kindness can have on the giver and the...

Connell Branan and Kim Hoey Stevenson talk about their experiences at the UN, the value American Mothers brings to the United Nations, and the impact mothers make in the organization, especially during the Commission on the Status of Women. The dates of that session are March 6 to March 17, 2023. If you want to participate in person as part of the American Mothers organization, send an email to pr...

Deanne and Tamara share some great insights on choosing and moving towards accomplishing your resolution or goal without getting down on yourself. Here are three websites that have some information that is helpful. https://www.wingstosoaronline.com/difference-between-goals-and-resolutions/ https://www.goskills.com/Soft-Skills/Resources/Top-10-new-years-resolutions This one has some tips on making...

The final American Mothers: Mom to Mom Podcast of 2022 features highlights from six of our most popular podcasts. Dr. LaTarsha L. Green, From Homeless to Doctorate - with 6 Children , May 10, 2022 Dr. Renae Reinardy, Learning Resilience and Dealing with Fake Realities , June 14, 2022 Doris Donley, Stopping the Cycle of Abuse - One Woman's Journey , August 9, 2022 Julie Cluff, The Grief Process is...

Joyce Stevens, National President, and Lizzy Conroy, National Third Vice President, announce the 2023 American Mothers, Inc. National Convention, starting at 4:00 pm Thursday, April 20th and ending at 10:00 pm on Saturday, April 22nd in Omaha, Nebraska! Connect with other mothers, learn more about the convention and how to register on American Mothers Inc. Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/...

It seems that every day there is a new discovery along the journey of motherhood. You learn something new about a child or about yourself. Several mothers share their thoughts about what they have learned, and continue to learn, on their motherhood journey. The AMI National Convention will be held April 20-23, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska. Visit www.americanmothers.org to find out more and to register...