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Messages4Moms
by podcastM4M
At Messages4Moms, we focus on creating a platform for conversation, eliciting collaboration, and building strong, supportive, and empathetic community for moms and their families.
Episodes
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S5E3: 19 Kids, One Camera: The Dugger Family's Long Shadow.
This week, Tabitha and Shannon are diving into the TV show 19 Kids and Counting. This show turned a household into a must-watch TV show and sparked conversations about how much is too much when it comes to kids, including asking our children to help raise their siblings. We will be discussing how...
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S5E2: Before There was a Genre: Revisiting Jon & Kate Plus 8
Before family vlogging was even a category, there was Jon & Kate Plus 8. This week, Tabitha and Shannon are unpacking how the show that pioneered the "watch a real family fall apart" format started so much of what we see in today's real TV content. We will also be talking about what it got right...
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S5E1: Welcome to Season 5!
Welcome back to season 5! Join Tabitha and Shannon as they share their summer adventures and give you a sneak peek at what is to come! This season, we are diving into what it is like to parent in the age of reality TV. How do these shows, vlogs, and social media accounts affect our parenting...
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S4E23: Season 4 Wrap Up and Sneak Peek at Season 5!
It's hard to believe, but another school year is almost over! Join Tabitha and Shannon as they share some of their favorite moments from season 4, as well as share how you can win all four books from this season's Messages4Moms Book Club! Also.. do you watch family-based reality TV? How about...
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S4e22: Ask a Therapist with Karen White
Join us for our newest Ask a Therapist segment with licensed counselor Karen White. This week, we will be answering more of our listeners' questions and getting some valuable insights. From helping our children deal with separation anxiety to helping our teens cope with social media news, join us...
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S4E21: Spotlight on Arkansas and School Liaison Terri L. Williams
This week we will be spotlighting the State of Arkansas with our guest speaker Terri L. Williams. She will be sharing how they support military families through the implementation of programs such as Purple Star Schools, Blue Star Families and Gold Star Families. She will also be sharing ways you...
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S4E20: Big Feelings, Little Voices: Sesame Street Support for Military Families
This week on Messages4Moms, we’re shining a light on an incredible resource for military families with young children The Sesame Street Workshop is designed for kids ages 1–6, offering videos, printable PDFs, downloadable games, and more, all created to help little ones understand and express…
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S4E19: From Hurt to Healing: The Final 3 Apology Languages
Ever said “I’m sorry” but it didn’t quite land? This week on messages4moms, we’re diving into the final three apology languages from The 5 Apology Languages by Gary Chapman—and they might just change the way you communicate in your closest relationships. Expressing Regret, Repenting and…
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S4E18: Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word… Unless You Mean It.
This week on Messages4Moms, we’re diving into something we all say—but don’t always get right: apologies. Specifically, we’re unpacking the first two apology languages from Gary Chapman's book: Accepting Responsibility and Making Restitution. Let’s be honest, "I’m sorry” can sometimes come out a...
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S4E17: How Do You Say You're Sorry?
This week on Message4Moms, we’re diving into something every relationship needs but not everyone gets right—apologies. We’re introducing The 5 Apology Languages by Gary Chapman and sharing a quick overview of the different ways people give and receive apologies. From expressing regret to making...
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S4E16: It's Family Time: Practical Tips for Everyday Moments
This week Tabitha and Shannon wrap up the Five Love Languages conversation with the book Family Time by Gary Chapman and Jen Mickelborough. Family Time is filled with simple yet powerful strategies to help families grow closer, communicate better, and create lasting memories together. We share...
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S4E15: Hugs, Help and Little Surprises
This week Tabitha and Shannon continue talking about the book The 5 Love Languages for kids by Gary Chapman. This episode we focus on physical touch, gifts and acts of service. Every child receives love differently, and when we learn their language, everything changes. Tune in for real talk,...
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S4E14: Love Languages Part 1: Quality Time & Words of Affirmation
Have you ever felt like your child just wants more of you? Or that the things you say have a strong effect on them? You might be seeing their love language in action. In this episode of Messages4Moms, we’re diving into the first two love languages: Quality Time and Words of Affirmation. We talk...
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S4E13: What is your Love Language?
You may remember the 5 Love Languages book that Gary Chapman wrote back in the 1990's, but did you know that he wrote a similar book for children? This week, Tabitha and Shannon will jump into this year's Messages4Mom's book club with the Book: The 5 Love Languages for Children by Gary Chapman....
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S4E12: Holiday Traditions and Connection
This week Tabitha and Shannon prepare for the holiday season by talking about the moments that help bring them closer to their families and friends. With as busy as the holidays are, it is a great time to take a moment to remember the reason why we do all we do. Keep connected with us by...
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S2E10: Meet Children's Author Natalie Horseman
This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Natalie Horseman; author, nurse, and gifted storyteller. Natalie brings a rare blend of expertise in child and family development and a heart full of compassion. Her background in healthcare has shaped her unique approach to storytelling—one that weaves...
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S4E9: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
This week Tabitha and Shannon talk about the upcoming holiday season. Does the stress of traveling impact you? Does the stress of staying home and hosting a crowd give you reason to hide? Join us as we talk about the pros and cons of holiday plans and how we can take moments to relax from the...
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S4E8: Ask a therapist: managing Holiday Stress with Karen White
The holidays can be joyful - and a lot! Between family dynamics, endless to-do lists, and trying to make everything perfect, moms often carry the emotional and physical workload. This week, Tabitha and Shannon sit down with therapist, Karen White, for a heart-to-heart chat on how to not only…
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S4E7: Alligators, Agenda's and Adventures: warm, uplifting spin on time management
This week we welcome Lynsey Martin, children's author and time management educator. Lynsey shares with us her writing journey along with some practical and fun tips to help you, your children and family find ways to blend adventures and agendas. For information on how to connect with Lynsey, go…
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S4E6: Holiday Hustle, Mom Reset
This week Tabitha and Shannon talk about the importance of self-care, especially with the busy holiday season fast approaching. Let's hit the pause button together and talk about why we find it hard to put our needs first and share important take aways on why you should make yourself a priority....
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S4E5: Mama Bear Publishing Company
What Happens when a mother's love meets the power of storytelling? This week Tabitha and Shannon sit down with Ashley Wall, writer and founder of Mama Bear Publishing Company. Ashely shares her journey on her inspiration to create books, the importance of sharing kindness & hope and how that…
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S4E4: Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Join Tabitha and Shannon as we welcome Michelle Anthony, Regional Director with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program founded by the legendary Dolly Parton to inspire a love of reading. Discover how Michelle connects communities to this heartfelt initiative, delivering free books to...
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S4E3: The Fred Rogers Insititute.
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood! In this episode Tabitha and Shannon are honored to sit down with Sarah Goehring, the Director of Programs at the Fred Rogers Insititute - The legacy organization inspired by the timeless wisdom of Mister Rogers himself. We explore how the institute...
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S4E2: Spark Joy with Amy Herzog
This week we welcome back Amy Herzog with tips and ideas to help foster a love for reading with your children! She will also share her new parent focused support group that brings community and connection to her programs. For more information on all of Amy's resources go to our Facebook or...
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S4E1: Welcome to Season 4
Join Tabitha and Shannon as they welcome you to season 4! They catch you up on their summer adventures and give you a sneak peak of what to expect for this new season! Be sure to join our Facebook and Instagram pages: messages4moms to stay up to date on all the new espiodes!
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S3E29: Season 3 Wrap Up Show
This week Tabitha and Shannon share highlights and their favorite moments from season 3. They also give you some sneak peak topics for season 4! Thank you all for your support, feedback and ideas and we look forward to seeing you in the fall!
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S3E28: Ask A Therapist
This week we will be sharing our first Ask A Therapist segment. We are diving deeper into the questions that keep moms up at night. We are thrilled to introduce Karen White, a licensed therapist who will be answering listener submitted questions about parenting, relationships and everything in...
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S3E27: Play To Read with Amy Herzog
This week Tabitha and Shannon welcome Amy Herzog, the founder of Spark Joy with Amy. She will be sharing out her parent and child workshops incorporating play with reading - and how that can help all children not only learn to ready but find the joy of reading as well. For more information about...
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S3E26: SMART Goal's Wrap Up
Join Tabitha and Shannon as they wrap up their SMART Goal workshop with final thoughts and takeaways on how this method can help you and your family. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Share them on our Facebook and Instagram pages: messages4moms.
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S3E25: Grounded Goals: Using SMART Goals to Stay Present
In this week's episode Tabitha and Shannon explore how setting SMART Goals can support your mindfulness practices. Intentional goal setting isn't just for productivity - it can be a tool for presence, clarity and peace in your daily life. Regardless if you are juggling motherhood, work or your…
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S3E24: Raising Goal - Getters: Teaching Kids SMART Goals
Setting goals isn't just for adults! In this episode Tabitha and Shannon break down how to use the SMART Goal method to help your children dream big and plan smart! Regardless if they are aiming to finish a book, clean their room or learn a new skill, we've got the tools to help you support them...
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S3E23: Plan the Joy: SMART Goals for Meaningful Family Time
This week Tabitha and Shannon focus on using the SMART Goal method to help bring more intention and joy into your family's daily schedule. Whether your' trying to plan more quality time, create better routines or simply make room for fun, we'll share practical tips for setting goals that actual...
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S3E22: Goal Getter: Smarter Steps to Sucess
Setting goals is easy - achieving them...that's where the real challenge begins! This month Tabitha and Shannon dive into the power and flexibility of SMART Goals and how they can give you and your family the tools to not only set clear objectives but how to actually achieve them! Join us on our...
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S3E21: Branches off the Parenting Tree
This week Tabitha and Shannon talk about 4 subsets of parenting styles - and how they can affect our parenting practices. We invite you to join our Facebook and Instagram pages - Messages4moms.
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S3E20: Parenting Workshop Part 2: The Permissive and Unattached Parent
This week Tabitha and Shannon talk about the next two styles of parenting, the permissive and the unattached parent. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Join us on our Facebook and Instagram pages - messages4moms.
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S3E19: Parenting Styles Workshop - Authoritative and Authoritarian
This week Tabitha and Shannon start a new Messages4Moms workshop on parenting styles. How does our own experiences and feelings help form the way we parent? This week we are focusing on the authoritative and authoritarian parenting style. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Join us on our Facebook…
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S3E18: Let's Connect with High 5 Thrive
Join Tabitha and Shannon as they welcome back Alyssa Brade to talk about her nonprofit organization, High 5 Thrive. High 5 Thrive is a platform that supports families by creating community, connections and advocates for resources and social policies. For more information on High 5 Thrive and to...
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S3E17: February Workshop Wrap Up
This week Tabitha and Shannon wrap up their Burnout Workshop with sharing their own experiences, thoughts and takeaways. Join in on the conversation on our Facebook and Instagram pages - Messages4Moms.
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S3E16: Taking a Moment to Reflect and Pause
This week Tabitha and Shannon take some time to reflect on their top 5 list - Could they do it? They also share about the importance of learning how to take a pause. Join in on the conversations in our Facebook and Instagram pages: messages4moms.
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S3E15: Can you tell if your family is at risk of burnout?
This week Tabitha and Shannon continue their conversation on burnout - with focusing on their families' schedules and using them to talk about ways to be aware of possible areas of burn out. Join in on the conversation on our Facebook and Instagram pages: messages4moms.
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S3E14: What is burnout and do you know the signs?
Join Tabitha and Shannon for the first part of our four-part conversation on recognizing and managing family burnout. Join us on our Facebook and Instagram pages messages4moms.
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S3E13: Let's Talk About the Winter Blues
This week Tabitha and Shannon talk about the winter blues. What is it and what can we do to help us move through it? Continue the conversation in our Facebook and Instagram pages: messages4moms.
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S3E12: What do you to do get back on track?
Welcome to 2025! This week Tabitha and Shannon share their holiday stories as well as tackle that tough question - How do you get back on track after the holidays? Join the conversation on our FB & IG pages: messages4moms.
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S3E11: Getting Ready for the Holiday Season
This week Tabitha and Shannon share their ideas and traditions as they prepare for the holiday season! We'd love to hear your family traditions. Share them on our Facebook and Instagram pages: Messages4Moms
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S3E10: Let's Catch Up!
Join Tabitha and Shannon as they catch you up on their lives as they get ready to celebrate the holiday season! Join in on the conversation in our Facebook and Instagram pages: messages4moms.
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S3E9: Interview with Alyssa Brade
This week we wrap up our book talk series, with a conversation with Ayssa Brade, author of the book: Mommy Needs a Minute: From Burnout to Empowerment. Join us as Alyssa shares her thoughts on her journey as a mom, an author and a nonprofit founder. Continue the conversation on our Facebook and...
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S3E8: The Burnout Guilt Cycle - Can we ever get off of it?
This week Tabitha and Shannon talk about the final chapter of the book: Mommy Needs a Minute - From Burnout to Empowerment by Alyssa Brade. What is the burnout guilt cycle and how can we start to find a way to limit its impact on us and our lives? We invite you to join in on the conversation in…
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S3E7: Time and Body Burnout: Can You Relate?
This week Tabitha and Shannon continue their book talk series by talking about how time and body burnout can affect us and our daily lives. Have you had a chance to check out: Mommy Needs a Minute - From Burnout to Empowerment by Alyssa Brade? Continue the conversation on our FB and IG pages:...
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S3E6: Our Identity and Career - Can we find the balance?
This week Tabitha and Shannon focus on the struggles and potential burnouts that can come from a lack of balance in our careers and own identities. Join us as we continue our book talk from the book: Mommy Needs a Minute: From Burnout to Empowerment by Alyssa Brade. Continue the conversation in…
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S3E5: Gratitude vs Judgement - where do we live?
This week Messages4Moms we look into how we recognize gratitude in our daily lives, as well as how we let judgement affect us. Join in on the conversation in our Facebook and Instagram groups: messages4moms.
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