Moms on a Mission

Moms on a Mission


Latest Episodes

Mothering Ourselves on Mother’s Day
May 06, 2017

Dr. Andie discusses the actual roots of Mother’s Day and how we can recapture its essence and have a wonderful day ourselves by taking care of ourselves.  Dr. Andie is the author of More than Saying I Love You.

Breaking the Good Mom Myth
March 30, 2017

Alyson Schafer, psychotherapist and parenting expert, discusses the Good Mom Myth and how we can break it and learn what we really need to do as moms. Alyson is author of Breaking the Good Mom Myth and Honey I Wrecked the Kids as well as the host of a ...

Starting an Instrument
February 18, 2017

When should your child start playing a musical instrument?  It depends.  As parents of 10 kids playing musical instruments, we share tips about when and how to introduce your kids to music and a possible musical instrument.

Henry in Australia
November 10, 2016

Shelly discusses what it was like for Henry to move to Australia as a two-year old.  During this important time in his life, this change could be either very helpful or detrimental.  Shelly discusses how she managed the change to make it a positive exp...

Cousins
November 01, 2016

In our society, we underestimate the power cousins have in our children’s life.  The power could come from their presence or their absence.  If you are lucky enough to have great cousin relationships for your children, there are some amazing benefits.

One Mom Builds Playground for All Abilities
October 22, 2016

We have been busy getting kids in to school, coming back from Australia, AND building an all-abilities playground for our friend Presley Gleason. Check out some of the photos.  And we promise we will post new shows ASAP.

Shelly Twelve Months to Live
October 12, 2016

We are so excited to have Shelly back from Australia.  She spent the last 12 months living down under.  Here how her experience changed her family and tips for every family–even those not as fortunate to have twelve months to live in Australia.

Mom Champions
August 30, 2016

Katherine discusses her experience with her daughter who has autism and how she has become her daughter’s champion.  Even if your child is healthy, you are your child’s champion.  We discuss neuro-medical options and how parents keep searching for the ...

Making History Come Alive
August 20, 2016

When traveling in your state, the nation, or the world, you can make history come alive for your kids so that when they study history in school.  Learn the tips to help your kids connect with the places you are seeing and the history.

Helping Friends in Times of Sorrow
August 10, 2016

When those around us struggle with huge burdens: death, loss, stress, divorce, What can we do? Nancy and Tricia discuss from personal experience how to help our friends. Here are a few tips: Listen more/talk less Don’t try and tell them you have been t...