About the Author: April Perry
April Perry is a co-director of The Power of Moms, wife to Eric, and mother to Alia, Grace, Ethan, and Spencer. April loves reading, writing, organizing, napping, and dancing in the kitchen with her family. She considers each day of motherhood to be a privilege but is often overwhelmed by the workload. Her daughter commented, "Mom, you know how you said you wanted to be the kind of mom who makes brownies every day? Well, the only thing WE do every day is empty the dishwasher!" (She's now trying to be more "fun".) April blogs at The Power of a Family.
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Two Things Our Teenagers Need – Episode 54
Want to learn two specific things that can help you raise your teenager? This podcast with April and her 13-year-old daughter, Alia, can be a great jumping-off point for a discussion with YOUR teen.
Introduction to The Power of Intention
The other day, I decided to abandon all plans of “productivity” and let the winds of motherhood carry me where they may. I’m all for spontaneous tickle fights, staying in pajamas until noon and enjoying unhurried conversations, but on this particular day, the “winds” of motherhood turned into a hurricane, and I felt like Gilligan’s little...
What Our Children Will Remember – Radio Episode 13
In 10 words or less, what did you love best about your mom while you were growing up? We asked our community this question, and their response was BEAUTIFUL. Hear all about it in our radio show broadcast.
Deliberate Mothering Ideas for Handling Tragedies – Episode 52
We have all been shocked by the tragedy at the Boston Marathon. In this post and podcast, April and Saren discuss our community's best ideas for talking with our children about hard things.
“Thanks Mickey!” – Teaching Gratitude at Disneyland
Whether we're taking our children to amusement parks, movies, restaurants, birthday parties, or other fun places, we want our family experiences to make us into better people. Here's a fun, simple way to teach our children gratitude.
How to Be All Things to All People
Do you ever find yourself trying to be all things to all people--and then feeling completely overwhelmed by unnecessary guilt when you simply can't do it all? This post will walk you through a quick and simple process that can help you totally eliminate that guilt.
Mom Believes in Me
Sometimes it feels like we're just running in circles, but when we stop and look at our lives clearly, we can see that this business of motherhood is more than it appears to be.
Define “Overwhelmed” – Radio Show Episode 3
If you've ever felt overwhelmed (which we're pretty sure you have), this radio show will provide you with lots of helpful ideas to help you through those challenging moments--and provide great tips for setting up long-term solutions.
Message to Young Moms
Ever feel like you're spending the "best years" of your life living in chaos? Here's a humorous experience to which you can DEFINITELY relate--as well as some food for thought on your worth as a mother.
New Year’s Reflections and Plans – Radio Show Episode 1
2012 was a year of amazing growth for Power of Moms - as well as a whole lot of growth for its founders. In this podcast, April and Saren reflect on favorite experiences and lessons learned in 2012 while sharing thoughts on how to make 2013 a year of really living our priorities.
A Seven-Step Plan to Organize the House
If you're looking for a step-by-step plan to simplify your home and create an environment where your family can thrive, this post and free download will do the trick!
Your Influence Matters
Whether you're enjoying the beautiful moments of the holidays or wading deep in the "hard," we invite you to let the power and hope of this season reach all the way to your heart--and help you to see how much your influence matters.
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