Emotionally volatile, intellectually delightful (for the most part), overflowing bundles of growth and change: Toddlers and teens have a lot in common. Join Sarah and Meagan for a healthy debate about the trials and virtues of both stages, and how as moms we can support kids through their big feelings and changing worlds. It’s a fun one–join us!LINKS MENTIONED:<ul><li><a href="http://themomhour.com/2018/06/08/parenting-toddlers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Go-To Resources For Parenting Toddlers</a> (Sarah wrote this post for our blog at listeners’ requests)</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250093635/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=lifelistenedm-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1250093635&linkId=72d9ffe95089a2d0d0b04b025b46bbac" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success</a>, by Julie Lythcott-Haims (affiliate link)</li><li><a href="https://parentandteen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Center for Parent and Teen Communication</a> (Meagan recommended this resource)</li></ul> MORE HELPFUL LINKS:<ul><li><a href="https://themomhour.com/welcome/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit our website</a></li><li><a href="https://themomhour.com/partners/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out deals from our partners</a></li><li><a href="https://instagram.com/themomhour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow us on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/themomhour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join our private listener group on Facebook</a> (be sure to answer the membership questions!)</li><li><a href="http://bit.ly/TMHNews/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sign up for our newsletter</a></li></ul> See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The Mom Hour

Toddlers vs. Teenagers: Episode 192

Co-hosts Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers have eight kids between them, little to grown. Weekly conversations offer practical tips and real-life encouragement for moms who want to enjoy motherhood more, and cut back on comparison, worry, and stress. We’re not experts, we’re moms who’ve been there. We’re not perfect, we’re real. Welcome to The Mom Hour.