We’ve all had those days, haven’t we?  The groceries got left in the car, the sock got stuck in the vacuum . . .. And you think to yourself, “Is this real?  What else could possibly happen today?!”  You’re not alone.

Join Kristine Jones and April Perry as they discuss ways to manage all those things that somehow find a way to go wrong.

Click here to listen to, “Ever had a day that felt like a circus?”

Music from Creations by Michael R. Hicks.

Photo from flickr.com

In this podcast, Saren and April, the founders of The Power of Moms, discuss thoughts on why this post went viral and what moms can to do avoid the “compare snare” and celebrate the unique strengths they bring to their families while still enjoying the wonderful things that the Internet and social media has to offer.

Click here to listen to the “Celebrate Your Strengths” Podcast by Saren and April.

Referenced in the podcast are the following resources that will help you do some self-evaluation, celebrate your strengths, and work towards becoming more of what you really want to be:

Celebrate Your Strengths Worksheet

This simple worksheet will take you about 10 minutes to fill out and can really help you change the way you view yourself.

The Bloom Game

Use the online self-assessment tool in this program to think through your strengths and examine the areas where you’d like to improve. Then we’ll help you set bite-sized goals to move you towards the things you want and need for yourself, your family and your pursuits beyond your home.

You Deserve a Cheer

Take 30 seconds to type in something you’ve accomplished lately and get some validation in a fun way!

Come join me in a fun and meaningful discussion with Sarah Osmotherly where we discuss why we need social time with other mothers, what we loved about our experience at the Retreat, and what we can do to become really rockin’ mums.

Honestly, her darling accent and incredible energy can’t help but inspire you.  (She even got my husband laughing . . . )

Click here to listen to the podcast, “Becoming a ROCKIN’ Mum.”

In our first international podcast (recorded the night after our Sydney Retreat), six mums share ideas about how to identify and pursue passions–without sacrificing the well-being of our families.

In this podcast, you’ll hear the voices (and laughter) of Laura Jacobsen, Naomi Ellis, Felicity Aston, Alaine Kowalski, Saren Loosli, and April Perry.

Click here to listen to the podcast, “Discovering Your Passions.”

photo by Stuart Miles / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Beverly Nelson was recently named California Mother of the Year 2012 by American Mothers Inc. She raised eight children and housed three teen-aged foreign exchange students. That’s a lot of teenagers! Beverly calls them “baby adults” and in this podcast, she and Caryn Payzant discuss strategies for teaching teenagers to be respectful and responsible. (Her secret? Start early!) She also speaks about the importance of maintaining patience, especially in communication, as teenagers learn the skills of adulthood.

Click here to listen to the podcast by Caryn and Beverly.

Mary Jenkins is the incredible mother of two children who have been diagnosed with autism.

When I (April) met Mary Jenkins at a recent Power of Moms Retreat, I just knew we needed her voice on a podcast.

Mary could honestly be our Power of Moms “Poster Mom.”  She comments on posts, participates in our webinars, and most importantly–applies what she learns on the site into her own family. (You might like to see Mary’s Deliberate Mothering Video.)

In this podcast, Mary shares her experience mothering two young children with autism.  She tells us specific ways The Power of Moms has helped her create more structure in her family (and balance in her own life), talks about some of her favorite resources for children with autism, and provides encouragement for all mothers who are navigating these parenting waters.

Click here to listen to the podcast by April and Mary.

(Here is the link for the 100 Day Kit Mary mentioned from www.autismspeaks.org.)

So how do I raise children who feel at home in the world?  How do I prepare my children to work and serve in a global society?  How do I create a home full of rich traditions, fun (and educational) discussions, and exciting new experiences that build character and compassion?

I lucked out big-time when I met Homa Tavangar, the author of Growing Up Global: Raising Children to Be At Home in the World.

This lady knows her stuff.  She has three children of her own, and she has spent years putting together simple, doable ideas that any family–on any budget–can implement into their homes.

Seriously, I was so excited about this podcast that I could hardly sleep the night before, and our family has been benefiting from Homa’s wisdom ever since.

Want to listen in on our conversation?  Want to help your children connect genuinely with people and appreciate the beauty of other cultures?

You’ll love the results, and you’ll be amazed at how your own family bonds are strengthened along the way.

Click here to listen to the podcast, “Raising Global Children.”

If you’d like to visit Homa’s fabulous website, it’s called Growing Up Global.

We’ve also put together a full Power of Moms Book Summary.

Isn’t love the most important element of discipline and conflict resolution? Saren, her mom Linda and her sisters Shawni and Saydi recorded this 20-minute podcast during their recent girls’ weekend. They offer lots of stories and methods for making love the key ingredient in our discipline strategies with our children and our resolution of issues with our spouses and friends.

Click HERE to listen to the podcast – Love is the Answer

For more great podcasts by NYTimes Bestselling Author, Linda Eyre, and her daughters, Saren, Shawni, and Saydi, click HERE.

Click here to listen to the podcast, “I Love You Rituals”

Click here to listen to the podcast “What to Accept About Our Children”.