Episodes
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We discuss the article 25 Rules for Mothers of Sons by Tabitha Studer which made it into several newspapers so we decided to join in the conversation. We love the list and think every mom of boys ought to read it and think about their role as mother to a boy (since they are a …
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Tricia and Nancy discuss what to do when a doctor suggests medication for your child. We focus on a diagnosis of ADD but this applies to anytime your doctor discusses medicating your child.
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Dr. Andie discusses the actual roots of Mother’s Day and how we can recapture its essence and have a wonderful day ourselves by taking care of ourselves. Dr. Andie is the author of More than Saying I Love You. This show is just what you need to make Mother’s Day great for yourself. This book …
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Alyson Schafer, psychotherapist and parenting expert, discusses the Good Mom Myth and how we can break it and learn what we really need to do as moms. Alyson is author of Breaking the Good Mom Myth and Honey I Wrecked the Kids as well as the host of a popular parenting show in Canada. Check …
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When should your child start playing a musical instrument? It depends. As parents of 10 kids playing musical instruments, we share tips about when and how to introduce your kids to music and a possible musical instrument.
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Nancy explains how the pressure cooker has changed the way she cooks dinner and how it helps her get great meals to the table while still driving kids to music and taekwondo lessons. Learn about the new electric pressure cookers and how they can make dinner prep easier and faster. Nancy likes the Cuisinart electric …
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Shelly discusses what it was like for Henry to move to Australia as a two-year old. During this important time in his life, this change could be either very helpful or detrimental. Shelly discusses how she managed the change to make it a positive experience for him. For moms in any situation where there is …
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In our society, we underestimate the power cousins have in our children’s life. The power could come from their presence or their absence. If you are lucky enough to have great cousin relationships for your children, there are some amazing benefits. If your children do not have a close relationship with their cousins, we discuss …
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We have been busy getting kids in to school, coming back from Australia, AND building an all-abilities playground for our friend Presley Gleason. Check out some of the photos. And we promise we will post new shows ASAP. They show the power of 1 mom to make a difference in the world. …
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We are so excited to have Shelly back from Australia. She spent the last 12 months living down under. Here how her experience changed her family and tips for every family–even those not as fortunate to have twelve months to live in Australia.
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Katherine discusses her experience with her daughter who has autism and how she has become her daughter’s champion. Even if your child is healthy, you are your child’s champion. We discuss neuro-medical options and how parents keep searching for the right answers when they have a child with special needs.
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When traveling in your state, the nation, or the world, you can make history come alive for your kids so that when they study history in school. Learn the tips to help your kids connect with the places you are seeing and the history. It doesn’t matter where you are at, you can create connections …
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When those around us struggle with huge burdens: death, loss, stress, divorce, What can we do? Nancy and Tricia discuss from personal experience how to help our friends. Here are a few tips: Listen more/talk less Don’t try and tell them you have been through it unless you have If they seek your help and …
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Claire Lerner, Senior Parenting Strategist, shares the findings of a Zero to Three survey that yielded new insights about the challenges parents face, what they do and do not understand about early childhood development, and what they want and need to be the best parents possible. One of the most interesting findings in the report is …
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We talk with Lilly Yeh who started Little Loving Hands in hopes to provide an option for parents to start shifting a focus on teaching kids about empathy and giving back. Every month, they spotlight a different charity and send out all the materials needed for a child to learn about who they are helping and create a …
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Planning a big trip? Nancy shares the tips she learned while planning and taking her big trip. You don’t have to go out of the country to learn from her experience. Some of the tips covered include: Rent a Flat/Apartment/House–It is cheaper and helps a family have space and comfort Get Groceries to save money …
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New research shows that imaginary friends continue longer into childhood than previously thought. Claire Lerner, Senior Parenting Strategist at Zero to Three, discusses why older children may have imaginary friends. She also discusses what an imaginary friend can do for your child and how you should react when your child tells you that she has an …
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This show focuses on Nancy’s recent trip with her kids to London. Listen to hear the amazing experiences they had. Since there could never be enough time to discuss it in one podcast, here are more details to consider (some will also be covered in more detail in later shows). NOTE: For more personal reflections, …
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Becky Sampson shares tips on how to eat consciously and remove the extra weight. Trisha shares her personal experience working with Becky. Check out Becky’s Website for great tips and her podcast.
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Tricia and Nancy discuss what to do if your child is showing his privates. How do you handle it and what can you do to help your child understand that Privates are Private? Here are a few tips: Don’t freak and if you do, don’t show it. Figure out what is going on. Very young …
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