Why Kids Need Solitude (And How To Help Them Get It): Episode 401
The Mom Hour
Mom Hour Media
4.9 • 1.7K Ratings
🗓️ 24 January 2023
⏱️ 66 minutes
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Summary
Does solitude come naturally to your kids, or are moments of solo play far and few between? Meagan and Sarah read some research recently that challenged us to think about the importance of alone time, and whether our kids get enough. In this episode, we dive into our own childhood memories, how our children embrace (or run from) solitude, and how challenging it is to find that just-right balance. Join us!
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Hi, I'm Megan, and I'm Sarah. |
| 0:02.8 | We're two moms with eight kids between us |
| 0:05.0 | and we're the hosts of the Mom Hour. |
| 0:07.0 | On this show, we're joined by a team of unique mom voices |
| 0:09.9 | from across the country and in different stages of motherhood |
| 0:12.7 | to bring you tips, ideas, and encouragement, |
| 0:15.3 | and to help you feel a little less alone. |
| 0:17.4 | We all know that motherhood is a lot easier |
| 0:19.5 | when real moms share honest truths |
| 0:21.6 | and remind each other that it's all gonna be okay. |
| 0:24.2 | We're not experts, we're parents who've been there. |
| 0:26.5 | We're not perfect, we're real. |
| 0:28.4 | Welcome to the Mom Hour. |
| 0:31.6 | Hey, everyone, and welcome to episode 401 of The Mom Hour. |
| 0:35.5 | I am Sarah Powers, ear with Megan Frances. |
| 0:38.3 | Megan, can you say 401? |
| 0:41.1 | For, wait, I'm not supposed to say 401, am I? |
| 0:44.6 | 401. |
| 0:45.7 | 401, yes, it's a lot. |
| 0:51.4 | It's just so funny to think about |
| 0:53.0 | when we switched over from 99 to 100, |
| 0:57.0 | how long it took me to be able to say. |
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