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Two Aha Experiences (to Help You Get Your Own!) [Season 2, Episode 6]

by Power of Moms on Apr 12, 2018 10 Comments

I (April) learned some powerful lessons this past month, and I share the (somewhat embarrassing) stories in this podcast with hopes that you’ll be able to learn from my mistakes and have some aha experiences of your own!

How To Pursue Your Dreams (Even if You’re Scared)–with Dan and Allison Ralphs [Season 2, Episode 3]

by Power of Moms on Mar 1, 2018 6 Comments

Do you ever feel like “dreaming” is for OTHER people, but not mothers? Then honestly, you must listen to today’s podcast. We’re going to show you the world is open to all of us, even those who are in the trenches raising the next generation.

Goal Setting for Real Results – Episode 232

by Power of Moms on Nov 29, 2017 6 Comments

what if THIS year you could accomplish all of your goals–because they were made carefully, they were totally doable, and they were exciting enough to get you out of bed with extra energy every morning? Join April and as they discuss goal-setting strategies that really work.

Does Yelling Motivate?

by April Perry on Mar 23, 2017 16 Comments

Tonight my three-year-old and I had a little stand-off. He wanted to wear his brother’s roller skates (instead of his own), and he thought that kicking, screaming, hitting, and biting would do the trick. Dinner was on the stove, my husband was delayed getting home from work, I’d just had a full afternoon of unproductive […]

Little Kids, Little Problems

by Allyson Reynolds on Feb 9, 2017 19 Comments

This article was originally published on June 4, 2011. It used to drive me crazy when mothers of older children would say this to me. All I could think was how easy it was for them to say that when their children could bathe themselves, dress themselves, feed themselves, entertain themselves, get in and out […]

How Moms Can Go “Back to School” Too

by Saren Eyre Loosli on Sep 5, 2016 5 Comments

As the school year starts, we help our children embrace new learning opportunities and friendships while helping them get organized and set up for success. Here are some simple ideas to help YOU enjoy more learning, friends and organization too!

Creating a Haven of Peace with Joanne F. Miller – Episode 171

by Power of Moms on Aug 24, 2016 6 Comments

I (April) met Joanne Miller in person a few months ago, though I’ve known of her for years. Knowing what I know now, I wish it hadn’t taken me so long to find her. You know how deliberate motherhood feels utterly impossible sometimes? Maybe you feel like you’re stretched too thin or that the cards are totally stacked […]

Finding Celebrations in Failure

by Rosalyn Liljenquist on May 23, 2016 1 Comment

It is possible to take a new look at failure and find the victories and celebrations hidden inside. We can choose to see failure not as the outcome we anticipated, but instead as the sum total of who we are as mothers.

We Must Carry Our Own Light

by Amy Makechnie on Apr 14, 2016 2 Comments

When I found myself running alone on a dark road without a headlamp, I realized the importance of having my own light—not only in running, but also in my everyday life.