logo
episode-header-image
Mar 2023
1h 13m

What Moms Worry About: Episode 407

Mom Hour Media
About this episode

Worrying as a mom is a universal experience (and, spoiler alert: it never REALLY goes away). Today Meagan and Sarah look back over the years on the worries that surface most often in our community. Going by the questions we get from listeners, moms worry a lot about safety (our kids’, our own, the state of the world); and we also worry about WORRY (are we worried about the “right” things? is our worry creating anxiety in our kids?). Join us as we revisit these questions and more with that well-worn reminder: it’s (probably) all going to be okay.

About Our Sponsors

EveryPlate

EveryPlate, is America’s best value meal kit and can be a great tool to help you save money and make mealtime easier. For just $1.49 per meal, go to everyplate.com/podcast and enter code themomhour149

Caraway

Caraway makes non-toxic pots and pans, bakeware, teakettles, and food storage containers – all in gorgeous colors. Visit Carawayhome.com/THEMOMHOUR to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase

Vionic

Vionic has the most supportive shoes…ever. Their arch support technology is designed for all-day wear, so that your feet can be comfortable no matter where you are going. Go to vionicshoes.com/themomhour for free shipping

Pinna

Pinna is the only audio on-demand streaming service for kids 3-12, with podcasts, audiobooks, and music all in one safe place with no ads, and no staring at a screen. Just listening. Go to pinna.fm/promo and use the promo code THEMOMHOUR for 50% off your first annual payment

Links We Mentioned (Or Should Have) In This Episode

Continue the conversation:

Instagram | Private Facebook Community (be sure to answer the membership questions!)

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Up next
May 20
Listener Questions & Our Advice: Episode 518
Jennifer wants to hear all our old podcast intros one more time (what a fun trip down memory lane!). Contributor Sarah wonders how Meagan and Sarah’s perspectives on parenting have evolved since episode one. Tricia wonders how to get a kindergartener to open up about hard stuff, ... Show More
1h 2m
May 16
Time-Saving, Time-Shifting, Time Surrendering
Modern society loves the concept of ‘saving time’ – but at what cost? There’s nothing wrong with streamlining and efficiency, but today Meagan and Sarah push back against the notion that time-saving strategies – and products – unilaterally bring more calm to our days. Instead we ... Show More
51m 54s
May 13
Are You A "Yes Mom" Or A "No Mom"? : Episode 517
Some days we’re the “Sure, why not?” mom, and other days we’re the “Because I said so” mom - and often we lean more into one side than the other. Meagan and Sarah unpack what the Yes Mom / No Mom binary really means, the why behind our wiring, how it affects our kids, and how it’ ... Show More
49m 18s
Recommended Episodes
May 2021
How to Help Anxious Kids - Natasha Daniels [275]
When are fears normal for kids and when are they a cause for concern? In this episode, I talk to Natasha Daniels, anxiety & OCD Child therapist and a mom to three kids with anxiety and OCD, who helps us to distinguish between the two. She offers valuable insights into what signs ... Show More
1h 9m
Jun 2023
Raising Kids Who Can Stand Alone :: Cynthia Yanof - Summer of Mentorship - Wk 2 [Ep 415]
What do you feel when your child is struggling? How do you decide when to step in?  Whether it's fighting for your attention from a new baby or struggling with a new skill there are times for us to intervene and there are times for us to let our kids be uncomfortable. Yes, becaus ... Show More
34m 50s
Jul 2023
The Goal Isn’t Happy Children :: Cynthia Yanof - Summer of Mentorship - Wk 6 [Ep 419]
How do you give your kids independence? At what stage do you let kids try and fail?  At the heart of parenting is this job: to give our kids the skills they need to live without us. We know that and we still might spend hours in their rooms trying to help them get to sleep or kee ... Show More
36m 48s
Jun 2023
Parenting Neurodivergent Children--Summer Edition :: Carrie Casell [Ep 413]
How does your child’s behavior reflect on you?  That’s a trick question -  it doesn’t. But it’s easy for us to feel that it does. Parenting a neurodivergent child can heighten those feelings of guilt or shame when our child doesn’t behave in an expected way or when traditional fo ... Show More
53m 25s
Feb 2023
When You Have Fears as a Parent
Sometimes, your kids' fears might be a reflection on something you're struggling with. John and Danny offer hope to parents who are struggling with fear, and how to bring your worries to God. Featuring Dr. Josh and Christi Straub.Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpo ... Show More
11m 37s
May 2023
Ep 305: Physical + Sexual Child Abuse. Protecting Our Kids & Navigating the Aftermath with Dr. Missy Gryder
We are talking about a needed topic today. The reality is child abuse happens, every day in many different ways. My intention with this conversation is that you walk away educated to have conversations in your home as a family about abuse. No one wants to have them, but they are ... Show More
47m 50s
Jun 2022
Reframing and Alleviating Your “Mom Guilt” (with Dr. Becky)
Mom guilt is no joke. You feel it when you drop your kids off at child care, when you check your email during their softball game, when you ask your partner to wake up early with the little ones so you can get a little more sleep on Saturday. But it doesn’t have to be that way! G ... Show More
53m 12s
May 2023
Childproof Sneak Peak (Are Routines For Me Or My Kids?)
If you're a fan of Betches Moms, we have an exciting announcement: Childproof from Betches Media is available now! Together, hosts Gwenna Laithland and Tori Phantom attempt to figure out the dos, don’ts, and f*ck its of modern parenthood. Check out this sneak peak of the first ep ... Show More
11m 31s
Jul 2023
Listener Questions #12
With so many questions pouring in every week, the moms just had to take more time and answer as many as they could! Was Abby as bad as she looked on TV and would any of the moms ever write a book about their Dance Moms experience? Tune-in to find out! This episode is sponsored by ... Show More
48m 23s
Nov 2023
S7 EP34: Scarlett Moffatt
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant TV personality and presenter - Scarlett Moffatt. Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please leave a rating and review you filthy street d ... Show More
1h 5m