iMOM Podcast

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! DON'T MISS OUR EXCITING NEWS IN THIS EPISODE! And unless you're attached to your child 24/7, you have to allow other adults into their lives. We talk about all the people who have influence over our kids, from daycare providers to teachers to coaches and other parents.  Tell us! W...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! When they enter the final stretch of the school year, do your kids peter out? Staying motivated when the weather is warming up, and pencils are little eraserless stubs is tough, but today’s episode will help you keep your kids’ eyes on the finish line. Tell us! What do you do to prevent end...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Our kids grow up so fast. It’s hard not to wish for time to slow down. Megan’s story about her son asking her to stop putting toys away will remind you how precious these days are, and we’ll help you consider ways you might be making your kids grow up too quickly. Tell us! What do you do to...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Respect is a trait in kids that can be challenging for parents to teach because disrespect can get us fired up so quickly. In this episode, Abby tells the story of "the great taco incident," and the team talks about getting to the root of disrespect. Tell us! What’s your biggest s...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Self-control is one of the most important traits for a child to learn. There are plenty of opportunities to correct kids when they don't show it, but how do we teach it positively? Abby shares something her parents did (that she thought was torture), and the podcast team shares ways to...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Moms of girls have a challenge today. We want strong, confident daughters, but those traits look different on different girls. Today's story is from Abby, who talks about her niece, the most confident kid she knows. If you're trying to raise a confident girl, we have some great id...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Some parents say no to dating in high school. Others see it as another way of socializing. What’s your take? Chloe tells today’s story about the proclamation she made at age 4 that made her parents realize she would need some extra boundaries around dating. Tell us! When did you start datin...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! On average, boys first see pornography at age 12. Megan was even younger when she first encountered it. She shares the story, and we talk about how to protect our kids and talk to them about the dangers of pornography. Tell us! What has your experience been with protecting your kids from po...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Perseverance is learned, so if your kids come to you wanting to quit, it’s worth it to think hard about how you respond. Are there ever times it’s okay to let your child quit a sport or activity? In this episode, Susan shares three times her kids wanted to hang up the towel, and she said no...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Do you and your husband let your kids see you argue? Is there a right and wrong way to fight in front of the kids? In this episode, Abby's story about trying to fix a fight between her parents will make you think twice about how you fight. We'll share the benefits of arguing well...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! If moms tried to write down everything they had to do, there wouldn’t be enough paper. We carry a mental, emotional, and physical load that often feels heavy. You’ll relate to Megan’s story in this episode if you’ve ever felt the invisible load of motherhood (even if you didn’t know it had...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Even good kids make bad choices now and then. Abby's story about a crazy summer when she was 14 made her think about how she might react if and when her kids break the rules or go through a rebellious streak.   Tell us! How do you handle it when your kid messes up, especially if it&apo...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Do you ever feel more like a coworker than a romantic partner with your husband? Oof. If that question felt like a punch to the gut, this episode is for you. Susan, who's been married for more than 30 years, shares her story of when her husband said they needed more romance.  Tell us!...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Are you stuck in the cycle of yell, regret yelling, tell yourself you’ll yell less, yell again? You’re not alone. In this episode, Megan confesses to yelling at her toddler over small things. What makes you lose your cool? Hopefully, this episode will help you feel less shame and give you p...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! If you get a night alone with your husband, dinner and a movie aren’t your only options. Creative date nights can keep your relationship growing. In this episode, we share an idea a listener sent about a clever way to have a date night when life is busy and money is tight.  Tell us! What cr...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Do you love posting about your kids on social? In this episode, Chloe tells a story about a mom who overshared about her daughter on Facebook which leads to the question, how do you walk the line between sharing your life and oversharing your child’s? Tell us! What do you do to keep yoursel...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! It’s hard to watch your child react poorly to a loss. It can be embarrassing and frustrating for parents. In this episode, Susan shares a story from a friend about her grandson’s cringey behavior and what she’s doing to try to help him be a more gracious loser. Tell us! How are you dealing...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! You've probably heard the wisdom that your husband should come before your kids. You may have nodded your head in agreement, but wondered how that works when your kids need you. In today's episode, Megan shares about this tricky season of life where her kids are demanding so much...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! As much as moms like to be needed, ultimately, we’re trying to create kids who don’t need us as much. As some say, you work yourself out of a job. If you have a child who leans on you more than you think he or she should, we have some ideas for how to build self-reliance in kids and help th...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! If you only set goals on January 1st, you’re missing out, and so are your kids. In this episode, goal-oriented Chloe sings the praises of her dad who taught her how to set goals well. Then the group talks about goals for moms and how to help a child who isn’t motivated by charts and stars....

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Patience is one of the most difficult character traits for kids to show. Moms can help their kids grow in patience, and in this episode, Megan talks about what she's doing with her 3-year-old to help him learn to wait for what he wants.  Tell us! What have you done to help your child l...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Are you convinced that when you say “no,” your child actually hears, “do it anyway!” In today’s episode, Abby tells the story of an iMOM writer whose daughter’s strong will led her to a creative idea for getting new toys. If you have a strong-willed child, you’ll feel inspired, not discoura...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Has Christmas gone from the most wonderful time of the year to the most frenzied? In this episode, Abby tells the story of when an attempt at replicating a Hallmark movie moment led to a huge fight between her and her husband. Why do we try to do so much and how can we take back the holiday...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Your kids probably started asking for cell phones as soon as they could talk. You likely didn't buy your 4-year-old her own phone, but if your kids are getting older, you might be wondering, should kids have phones and at what age? In this episode, Susan tells the story of when her fiv...

We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Have you ever noticed your kids are showing signs of being spoiled or exhibiting a lack of gratitude? The story from this episode is from Abby, who said one of her sons commented about getting new carpet in their house as if it's free. When our kids say things that sound spoiled or ent...