Our kids grow up so fast. It’s hard not to wish for time to slow down. Megan’s story about her son asking her to stop putting toys away will remind you how precious these days are, and we’ll help you consider ways you might be making your kids grow up too quickly.Tell us!What do you do to slow time down with your kids? What helps you be more intentional? Email [email protected] with the subject line "slow time down."Mentions:10 Ways to Make Time Slow Down3 Ways to Keep Your Kids From Growing Up Too Fast5 Times You Should Say ‘Wait’ to Your ChildShould Moms Say “My Kids Are My World?”This episode’s show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Respect is a trait in kids that can be challenging for parents to teach because disrespect can get us fired up so quickly. In this episode, Abby tells the story of "the great taco incident," and the team talks about getting to the root of disrespect. Tell us!What’s your biggest struggle with disrespect? Or do you have any tricks that work? Email [email protected] with the subject line "respect."Mentions:Wise Words When Your Children Talk BackWant Respectful Kids? Follow These 5 Steps 5 Decisions You Can Make to End DisrespectThe Secret Way to Teach Your Teenager RespectGood Character Traits Printable: RespectThe Collapse of Parenting: How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-Ups by Dr. Leonard Sax This episode’s show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Self-control is one of the most important traits for a child to learn. There are plenty of opportunities to correct kids when they don't show it, but how do we teach it positively? Abby shares something her parents did (that she thought was torture), and the podcast team shares ways to teach it to toddlers, elementary kids, and teens. Tell us!What are you doing to teach your kids self-control? Where do they struggle most? Email [email protected] with the subject line "Self-Control"Mentions:7 Ways to Teach Self-ControlHow to Teach Toddlers and Preschoolers Self-ControlHow to Teach Teens Self-ControlGood Character Traits Printable: Self-ControlPrintable Self-Control ContractSelf-Control Conversation Starters for KidsMarshmallow test: Delayed gratification isn’t just about willpowerThis episode’s show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Moms of girls have a challenge today. We want strong, confident daughters, but those traits look different on different girls. Today's story is from Abby, who talks about her niece, the most confident kid she knows. If you're trying to raise a confident girl, we have some great ideas for you in this episode. Tell us!What does a confident girl look like to you? Email [email protected] with the subject line "Confident Girl"Mentions:How to Raise a Self-Confident Daughter With 5 Truths10 Questions Our Daughters Need Us to Ask Them5 Reasons Your Daughter Needs to Be Challenged5 Ways to Raise an Assertive Girl4 Things You Should Never Say in Front of Your Daughter10 Compliments for Your Daughter PrintableThis episode’s show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Some parents say no to dating in high school. Others see it as another way of socializing. What’s your take? Chloe tells today’s story about the proclamation she made at age 4 that made her parents realize she would need some extra boundaries around dating.Tell us!When did you start dating, and would you encourage your kids to do the same? Email [email protected] with the subject line "dating."Mentions:5 Ways to Set Your Kids up for Dating Success7 Things to Say When Your Teen Says “I’m in Love”5 Ways to Survive Teenage Love4 Traits That Show Your Teen Is Ready to DateMiddle School Romance: The Pros and ConsSo Your Child is “Dating”….Is 8 Too Young for a Crush?Printable Talking to Your Kids About DatingPrintable Dating WorksheetThis episode’s show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

On average, boys first see pornography at age 12. Megan was even younger when she first encountered it. She shares the story, and we talk about how to protect our kids and talk to them about the dangers of pornography.Tell us!What has your experience been with protecting your kids from pornography? Email [email protected] with the subject line "Protect."Mentions:Inappropriate Pictures: 4 Words Every Kid Needs to KnowMy Kids Saw Porn. Here Are the 3 Things We Did Next.Talking to Your Boys about the Dangers of Pornography4 Sneaky Ways Your Kids Are Being Groomed for Pornography Addictions7 Truths About Women Addicted to PornGood Pictures Bad Pictures, Jr.Good Pictures Bad PicturesStatistics on pornography from CovenantEyes.comFight The New DrugThis episode’s show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Perseverance is learned, so if your kids come to you wanting to quit, it’s worth it to think hard about how you respond. Are there ever times it’s okay to let your child quit a sport or activity? In this episode, Susan shares three times her kids wanted to hang up the towel, and she said no.Tell us!Do you let your child quit or are there rules you have in place to guide your child through his choice to quit? Email [email protected] with the subject line "Quitting."Mentions:10 Things to Keep in Mind Before You Let Your Children QuitTry Strategic Quitting to be a More Relaxed MomThe Upside of Allowing Your Child to QuitGood Character Traits: PerseveranceGood Character Traits for Kids Printable CalendarExtracurricular Monthly Cost WorksheetRachel Simmons' Book: Enough As She IsThis episode’s show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Do you and your husband let your kids see you argue? Is there a right and wrong way to fight in front of the kids? In this episode, Abby's story about trying to fix a fight between her parents will make you think twice about how you fight. We'll share the benefits of arguing well when there's an audience watching. Tell us!Do you fight in front of your kids? Do you have rules for doing it? Email [email protected] with the subject line "Argue In Front of the Kids"Mentions:5 Things Your Kids Learn When They See You Fight3 Keys to Good Conflict Resolution in Marriage5 Ways to Teach Your Kids How to ArgueResearch on Constructive and Destructive Marital ConflictResearch on Adolescents’ Responses to Marital ConflictThis episode’s show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

If moms tried to write down everything they had to do, there wouldn’t be enough paper. We carry a mental, emotional, and physical load that often feels heavy. You’ll relate to Megan’s story in this episode if you’ve ever felt the invisible load of motherhood (even if you didn’t know it had a name).  Tell us! How do you feel the invisible load of motherhood in the stage you’re in? Email [email protected] with the subject line "Invisible load."Mentions:8 Ways to Manage the Invisible Load of Motherhood3 Ways to Let Your Husband Help More with the KidsChore Chart for KidsFamily Chore Chart Toddler Chore ChartThis episode’s show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com. Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.

Even good kids make bad choices now and then. Abby's story about a crazy summer when she was 14 made her think about how she might react if and when her kids break the rules or go through a rebellious streak.  Tell us!How do you handle it when your kid messes up, especially if it's out of character?  Email [email protected] with the subject line "When Good Kids Mess Up."Mentions:5 Mistakes Even Good Kids MakeDo Strict Parents Make Sneaky Kids?3 Ways to Show Your Kids They Can Talk to You About AnythingHow Much of Your Past Should You Share with Your Kids?Consequence Calculator PrintableThink About It PrintableThis episode’s show notes can also be viewed here on iMOM.com.Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | TwitterSubscribe to the iMOM Minute and get daily motherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration sent to your inbox.