AnchorMoms: The Podcast

A SAHM is frustrated that her husband spends an hour in the bathroom the minute he gets home from work instead of helping with the kids.  While online readers are split about whether her complaint is validated, the Anchormoms are clearly supporting the mom on this one.  And why  you can't parent your child into perfection . It's a good reminder for all parents that your child's fail...

With Thanksgiving nearly here, we discuss how to  share the real story behind the holiday with your kids, even if it means we all have a little learning and explaining to do.  Plus, one thing we might be  forgetting to teach our kids that makes a BIG difference.  And exercise at 40?  Well, for most of us moms, it looks much different than working out in our 20s and 30s. Th...

Some good, common sense  advice when your kid is having a meltdown.  It's so good, you'll want to use it even on the grown-ups in your life.   One  southern restaurant charging a hefty fee for bad parenting . What qualifies (and it's questionable) for the additional fee?   Plus, one of the  most successful parenting Instagramers sits down to talk.  Does...

Karen gives a long-awaited jeans update... Is she still rocking skinny jeans or did her shopping trip prove successful?   And, speaking of jeans, the universal uniform of moms at school  drop-off proves most TikTok really is out of touch.   Plus,  millennials somehow grew up and got old.  The AnchorMOMS lament.   Lastly,  two big wins for pregnant...

If you're a parent, this one will come as zero surprise:  parents have more "cave-ins" than "wins" a year . But, what those "cave-ins" include, might be surprising.   One mom wants to put a  pause on those mom group texts.  Why she says she can't.   And another TikTok mom says she's  on a mission or normalize removing her daughter's facial hair . The refresh...

How old is too old to Trick or Treat?  Some municipalities are policing Halloween fun.   Plus, as a parent,  it's easy to make the same mistakes as our own parents.  Some surprising advice on triggers that will have many moms taking a deep breath.   And work done at parents' place of employment is NOT the same as the work done at home.  Why the distinction m...

Pet parenting is on the rise across the globe.  The lengths folks will go to when making sure their furry friends are well taken care of.   And  how to make your kid happier and well-adjusted ? The answer is counterintuitive and so simple you'll wonder why you didn't think of it sooner.   Lastly, an influencer without kids criticizes a mom on her phone at the park. Wh...

Is your kid exhausted after a long day of school plus extracurricular activities?  One mom says she lets her child pick a day each month to skip school and relax.  Good idea? Or will this get you in trouble?  Plus,  how to teach your kids to deal with stress in the right way . How modeling good coping methods could help them succeed later in life.  And  should moms be...

Fall is in full swing and so is the activity schedule. No real advice here, just  solidarity for those other working moms burning the candle on both ends.  It's gonna be worth it, right?   Plus, the  average times a year moms feel like bad mothers.  Spoiler alert: it's a lot. The one big reason behind that heartbreaking statistic.   And, one  dad says h...

Most of your married girlfriends all have one thing in common: they took their husband's last name after the wedding. One writer breaks down why many women say  "I do" to the name change and details the ladies who are bucking the trend.  The Netherlands is home to the happiest kids.  What they're doing right according the one expert.   And more flight drama. Why  one...

Do dads deserve a gold star for looking after their own kids? If you're watching the Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner divorce saga play out, the answer could be: yes.  The double standard exists both in real life and in the celebrity world.  And here's one headline a lot of working moms didn't see coming: a happy marriage matters more than a career.  The surprising facts behind the claim...

Most of us working moms do anything we can to avoid committing to the PTA, including Karen and Katie. BUT, we discuss a  new perspective on volunteering at your child's school.  It could open up new social events, friendships, and work opportunities.  These two busy moms are now even considering joining! And the baby name discussion takes another turn.  What trends will we see...

As parents settle back into the swing of school schedules, many kids are settling back into bad habits once the school day is over. The AnchorMoms tackl e "after-school restraint collapse",  what it means, why it happens and how to stop it.  If your kids are melting down each afternoon, you're not alone. Tune in for tips that help keep fall less frantic.  Plus, there's a new push fo...

News flash for Moms: You don't have to do all of the things. As the new school year,  there is a particular kind of pressure to buy all of the things, snap all of the pictures and perform all of the rituals.  But what if you didn't? One writer opts out.  Also, navigating relationships with the parents of your kids' friends.  Should you be bosom buddies or let it be?  A mom...

It's the final gasp of summer break for most kids across the country and one mom is declaring this year's break a major success, in a large part...because she (and her kids) avoided all of the hustle and bustle of summer camp.  Why the pressure exists and why the end result was much better than the writer anticipated.   And if you're sending your little one off to kindergarten this...

The AnchorMOMs welcome fellow mom podcaster and former CNN anchor  Kanika Chadda-Gupta  for the show.   Kanika shares her unique perspective of being a journalist in India and what's most challenging about parenthood.   Plus, a list of the  most annoying things co-workers unwittingly say to moms  in the workplace.   And some  must-see places t...

The US Women's World Cup team has provided some major sports entertainment in recent years, but the team is also a source of major inspiration for some moms.  Why their maternity leave policy could be a blueprint for other US companies.  Also, when going outside isn't an option, tips for the putting I-pad away and  embracing the "great indoors".  Lastly, climate change is influ...

An ingenious way to sign off on email is going  viral after one mom gets very real about the summer childcare shortage.  There are still a few weeks left of summer vacay and if you're like most moms...you're running out of ideas to keep everyone entertained.  The AnchorMOMS have a few tips!   Lastly, as fall approaches, the activities start back up for most kids.  If...

The AnchorMOMS welcome mom and meteorologist  Mary Ours from KDKA  in Pittsburgh. Mary is a science nerd but also a prolific social media user. She weighs in on the challenges, successes and the occasional pushback she gets from her posts.  Plus, a daycare hack after some caregivers dictates  unrealistic expectations for kids' lunches.   And summer break is in full sw...

One mom is taking parenting advice from an unlikely source.  What Bear Grylls has to say  about choices and the key to surviving motherhood.  Plus,  what do college tuition and childcare costs have in common?  They're both expensive, but, surprisingly, paying for childcare is actually trickier for a lot of parents.   And a new study is shining a positive light on...

A wake-up call to mothers across the country. How an Olympic athlete lost her life after pregnancy complications and  why her teammates are speaking up.   Also, one mom is concerned her young daughter is too caught up in looking beautiful.  The surprising advice from one expert.   And the one thing never to say to kids having a hard time.  It's guidance that migh...

We all know how hard it is to turn off the TV or get kids to put down the iPad... but did you know  there's a scientific reason behind the struggle ? The Anchormoms discuss the chemical component to the parenting dilemma and what to do about it.  Plus, if your home a complete mess because of your children??  Why it's okay to embrace the clutter as a parent.  Finally, why ...

Turns out even celebrities struggle with work-home balance.  What a professional tennis player has to say about having multiple kids.  And speaking of celebrities, Princess Kate is just like us!  She's reportedly clashing with her father-in-law (otherwise known as KING CHARLES) over her parenting style.   And a big victory for moms in Texas after  lawmakers extend Med...

Money makes the world go 'round, or so they say. So it's wise to teach your kids good financial lessons early on. The  money-wise advice that surprised even the AnchorMOMS.   And it's inevitable that parents will fight. One writer has some  ways to comfort kids after they witness a disagreement.   Lastly, why one mom says  go ahead and let your kids see you fail....

Summer break is here and so are the long summer days. The AnchorMOMS have  tips on avoiding the summer slump with kids.   Also, the   secret to raising a happy child ,  is the opposite of what many parents think, according to one psychologist.   And  who is in the wrong when a nephew destroys an aunt's home over and over again ? A lot of parents have some st...