We want our kids to “behave,” both at home and in public. But “good behavior” isn’t just for our own peace of mind or for the sake of calm children…it’s a way to honor the people we’re around, and when we have “good manners,” it isn’t a haughty pursuit to make others feel bad: it’s a chance to show the goodness of humanity, ours and those we are with. Etiquette coach and trainer Claire Couche, joins us to talk about how good manners actually help us have good morals and help us prepare for heaven in unique and beautiful ways.

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How do moms find “their thing” and thrive, and how can each mom navigate their lane with confidence, joy, and hope? Host of the CNBC shows “The Exchange” and “Power Lunch,” Kelly Evans shares how being a working mom on live television five days a week helps her be a great mom at home, with five kids and one on the way.

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A few weeks after joining “Like a Mother” to talk about writing, ministry to moms, navigating loss, and finding ways to be creative even when life is heavy and hard, Laura Kelly Fanucci was diagnosed with breast cancer. It changed everything, in every aspect of her life, and two years later, she’s back to tell us the story, what she’s learned, and how she appreciates life in a new way these days.

This episode is sponsored by 52 Sundays, an initiative of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Sign up for free at www.52Sundays.com.

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Jackie Francois Angel, wife, mother of 5, speaker, and author of the new “Memorize Scripture” helps explain how keeping Scripture at the forefront of our minds is the best way to stay grounded, patient, and present as moms. When the Word of God is stuck in our heads, like the lyrics of a favorite song, then we are able to more peacefully and joyfully embrace the challenges of each day, and are able to remember the joy of the vocation of motherhood.

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In this episode of Like a Mother with Katie McGrady, Heather Khym returns to discuss the transitions of motherhood, particularly the shift to empty nesting. Heather shares insights into letting God guide your children's lives, balancing parental authority and freedom, and cultivating a Catholic worldview. The conversation touches on practical tips for mothers, the challenges of parenting grown children in today’s complex world and maintaining a personal relationship with Jesus. Heather also talks about her new book, Encountering Emmanuel, and the importance of presence and tradition during Advent and beyond.

This episode is sponsored by Martin Scorcese’s The Saints

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In this episode of Like a Mother, host Katie engages in a heartfelt conversation with Clare Sheaf, a new mom and recent co-author of the Catholic Kids Cookbook. They discuss the pressures and joys of motherhood, the significance of building family traditions, and the importance of balancing digital life with real-life connections. Clare shares her experiences growing up in a large Catholic family and how it influences her approach to parenting and faith. The episode also touches on the value of vulnerability in seeking advice, the challenges of maintaining a family culture, and the joy of creating meaningful traditions with children.

This episode is sponsored by Box of Joy:
Make this the best Christmas ever for children growing up in poverty around the world by donating a Box of Joy®. Your gift will surprise a child with what could be their first Christmas gift! Each box is filled with toys, clothing, school supplies, a rosary, and a story about Jesus. Donate a Box of Joy at boxofjoy.org.

Box of Joy is a ministry of Cross Catholic Outreach.

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In this special OSV-FOCUS collab episode, Katie McGrady talks to Kelsey Skoch about being a mom in ministry, how to balance “on stage” with “at home”, and they explore the value of bringing a family to big events, like SEEK, the National Eucharistic Congress, and other large ministry gatherings. Kelsey shares her experience with FOCUS and how she became involved in a ministry that’s changed her life and the lives of countless others, and how her time as a FOCUS missionary has impacted her motherhood, formed her family’s prayer life, and strengthened her marriage.

Make this the best Christmas ever for children growing up in poverty around the world by donating a Box of Joy®. Your gift will surprise a child with what could be their first Christmas gift! Each box is filled with toys, clothing, school supplies, a rosary and a story about Jesus. Donate a Box of Joy at boxofjoy.org.

Box of Joy is a ministry of Cross Catholic Outreach.

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We have to give our kids enough space to be independent, make mistakes, and then grow from them. We also have to protect our kids from the dangers of the world, both real and sometimes imagined. And we have to do all of that at a time when more and more of society seems to be remarkably unfriendly to families, children, and their needs. Tim Carney, author of the bestselling “Family Unfriendly,” joins Katie to discuss how moms (and dads) can navigate this current age when parenting has become a verb, and all the pressures and stresses, and sources of joy, that come with it.

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