Welcome to The Mom Force Podcast! We know that parenting is the hardest job in the world, and we’ve got you covered! Vanessa Quigley, mother of 7 and co-founder of the Internet’s favorite photo book company Chatbooks, hosts this refreshing take on all things mom as she chats with parenting experts to answer some of our toughest parenting questions. And check out our Facebook group — the #momforce by Chatbooks — to see the power of women supporting women. That’s the MomForce!
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Episode 77: Creating a House of Learning with LaNesha Tabb
Episode 76: Choosing Plants Over Processed with Andrea Hannemann of @earthyandy
Episode 75: Take the Stress Out of Picky Eating with Jennifer Anderson of @kids.eat.in.color
Episode 74: Family Holiday Fun with Melissa Joan Hart and Lifetime
Episode 73: Give the Gift of Connection
Episode 72: Designing a Beautiful Life with Shea McGee
Episode 71: Laughter is the Best Medicine with Lisa Valentine Clark
Episode 70: 10 Tips and Takeaways by Top Experts and Everyday Moms from Season 1
Episode 69: Destigmatizing Mental Illness with Jane Clayson Johnson
Episode 68: It's Great to Be a Dad
Episode 67: Our Best Tips for Kids and Moms to Get the Sleep They Need
Episode 66: Laughing and Business with Kate Call of @latewithkate
Episode 65: 7 Budgeting Tips Revisited with Jordan Page
Episode 64: How Marco Polo is Curing the Loneliness Epidemic with Vlada Bortnik
Episode 63: Mother's Day Quarantine Style with Vanessa, Erika, Leah, Shelly, and Kara
Episode 62: Cultivating a Positive Inner Dialogue with Anna Lozano and Lindy Sood of @lovepoweredco
Episode 61: Building Strength, Stamina and Community through Exercise with Emily Nelson of @highfitnessemily
Episode 60: MomForce Mini: Snapchat? No way! with Leah
Episode 59: How to Cope with Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Lisa Damour
Episode 58: MomForce Mini: Pregnancy During Covid-19 with Kara
Episode 57: Distance Socially, Eat Locally with @waffluv @jdawgs @bambamsbbq
Episode 56: MomForce Mini: Connecting During Covid-19 with Shelly
Episode 55: Working from Home with the Original MomForce
Episode 54: MomForce Mini: Making the Most of ALL This Family Time with Erika
Episode 53: Rules for Bed with Sleep and Sex Therapist Christine Lawler of @the.peaceful.sleeper
Episode 52: MomForce Mini: Hope for Homeschooling with Vanessa
Episode 51: Quality Sleep for Toddlers and Moms with Lauren Olsen of @sleepandthecity
Episode 50: MomForce Mini: Social Distancing with Vanessa and Erika
Episode 49: Your Baby CAN Sleep with Becca Campbell of @littlezsleep
Episode 48: How to Put the Yay! In Everyday with Meaghan Murphy
Episode 47: Decluttering Our Motherhood with Rachel Nielson of @3in30podcast
Episode 46: MomForce Mini: Gender Reveals? with Kara and Shelly
Episode 45: Positive Discipline with Ralphie Jacobs of Simply On Purpose
Episode 44: MomForce Mini: Valentine's Day with Leah
Episode 43: Strong Marriages Take Work! with Nate and Vanessa Quigley
Episode 42: The Kids are in Bed with Rachel Bertsche
Episode 41: “I am my mother!” with April Munns
Episode 40: Tackling the Family Budget with Jordan Page
Episode 39: MomForce Mini: New Years Resolutions with Shelly
Episode 38: Relentlessly Editing Your Life with Romi Neustadt
Episode 1: All Things Babysitters - Part I
Finding the perfect style sitter to fit your everyday needs
Episode 2: All Things Babysitters - Part II
Setting realistic expectations and what to do when things don’t go as planned.
Episode 3: Who Are We & Why Another Mom Podcast
Bringing Moms Together to Help Strengthen Families
Episode 4: Camping with Kids
How to build fond family memories - whether your idea of roughin' it is the great outdoors or a night in a hotel!
Episode 5: Meal planning... Or Not!
Everyone seems hungrier in summer, and the hectic schedule certainly throws new challenges into meal planning. A little preparation can go a long way!
Episode 6: When Your Chore Chart Bombs...
Making the Chore Chart Doesn’t Mean the Work Will Get Done
Episode 7: Allowance and Teaching Your Kids the Value of a Dollar
Allowance isn't always a given. Sometimes you have to earn it.
Episode 8: Mom-hacks for your Smartphone
Tips and tricks to make your phone work for you!
Episode 9: Why We NEED Mom Friends
Making Friends and Fostering Relationships Into Adulthood
Episode 10: Picky Eaters . . . Mom is NOT a Short Order Cook
Finding ways to expose your picky eater to new foods
Episode 11: Keeping the Kids Clean(ish) - Shower, Rinse, Brush, Repeat.
Teaching kids to bathe, brush, shower, and shave (and all the get-clean tips in between)
Episode 12: Kids Parties Without the Pressure
Tips for Celebrating Birthdays in a way that makes everyone happy
Episode 13: Take a Picture - It'll Last Longer!
Tips and tricks for taking photos you’ll love forever. Capturing the everyday moments, embracing the challenge, and getting in the picture!
Episode 14: Have 26,479 Pics in Your Camera Roll…Now What?!
Organizing, Editing, Sharing, Safeguarding, and Printing Your Everyday Moments
Episode 15: Celebrating the Strong Willed Child with Jenna Rammell of @jennaskitchen
A conversation with Jenna Rammell about parenting your children individually
Episode 16: To Schedule or Not to Schedule Kids' Activities
Tips & Tricks for Easing Back into the Reality of a Routine
Episode 18: Make Up, Shaving, Teen Acne, Oh My!
Tackling the sights and smells of teenage hygiene
Episode 18: Good Mornings For YOU!
Simple life hacks for creating a calm morning routine
Episode 19: Strengthening Families Through the Printed Photo
The Research Behind Pictures and the Family Bond
Episode 20: Parenting in a Digital World with Anna MacFarlane from @kidsaretheworst
Anna Macfarlane joins Vanessa to tackle parenting in a social media world.
Episode 21: Night Time Routines that Work for YOU!
Tips and Tricks for an Evening Routine that Works
Episode 22: How to Help a Grieving Friend
What to say and do when a friend is grieving (without sticking your foot in your mouth)
Episode 23: Nothing Good Ever Happens After Midnight
Teens, Tweens, and Curfews
Episode 24: Good Moms Have Bad Days
Coping with Stress and Overwhelm
Episode 25: Mind Your Manners
Raising Children to Grow Into Courteous, Kind, Respected Adults
Episode 26: Traveling with Kids with Jessica Gee of The Bucket List Family
World Travel, Family Style
Episode 27: Holiday Traditions that Spark Joy!
Making the holidays magical without becoming overwhelmed
Episode 28: Gifting Tips to WOW Everyone on Your List
A MomForce Gift Guide to Simplify the Holiday
Episode 29: Creating a Culture of Service in Your Family with Kristin Andrus
Meaningful Service with your Children on #givingtuesday
Episode 30: Red Alert: Mom is Going Out of Town!
How to prep for success while mom is away
Episode 31: Choosing One Word for 2020 with Shawni Pothier
Simplifying your New Year’s Resolutions
Episode 32: Growing a Business and a Family with Rifle Paper Co's Anna Rifle Bond
Balancing Work and a Growing Family
Episode 33: The Power of Showing Up with Dr. Tina Bryson
Author Tina Bryson discusses the 4 S’s of Parenting: Safe, Seen, Soothed, and Secure
Episode 34: Relentlessly Editing Your Life with Romi Neustadt
Identifying Your Priorities and Setting Goals to Help You Achieve Your Most Fulfilling Life