iMOM Podcast

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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 Exhau...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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 Yo...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! "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 Into 7 Meaningful Ways to...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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 epis...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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.  M...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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. Mention...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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 o...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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’...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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 P...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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) vers...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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 Dad 5 Strengths Da...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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 Elim...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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 Children A Simple Way to Discover Your...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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-Le...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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 Pre...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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-Law 5 Things to Help You Understand Your Mother-...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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 Kids Sometimes I Hate Being a Mom. Now What? Printab...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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 Christmas...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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....

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! 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 mar...