Last we talked about traveling spouses; this week's episode is all about what happens when MOM is the one taking off for a trip. Whether you travel rarely or regularly, we hope you'll join us for a great discussion on the prep, the guilt (or lack therof!), and the logistics of leaving your kids.LINKS MENTIONED:<ul><li><a href="http://www.thehappiesthome.com/worried-about-leaving-your-kids-read-this/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Going away–without the kids? Feeling guilty or worried? Read this.</a></li><li><a href="http://www.thehappiesthome.com/going-away-without-the-kids-post-2-figuring-out-what-youre-feeling/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Guilt? Worry? Fear? Which is it, and how to deal.</a></li><li><a href="http://www.thehappiesthome.com/on-the-other-handnot-leaving-your-kids-is-not-weird/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">On the other hand…NOT leaving your kids is not weird.</a></li><li><a href="http://www.thehappiesthome.com/5-reasons-why-mom-going-away-can-be-good-for-kids/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5 reasons why Mom going away can be GOOD for kids.</a></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>.

Pregnancy & Birth, in Hindsight: Episode 38

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.