The MOM Podcast

We discuss  how technology is changing the lives of our children.   Our kids are growing up in a world where technology is natural and necessary to survive and thrive.  How is this changing our children's brains, temperaments and learning styles.  Watch the entire PBS special at Digital Nation (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/digitalnation/).

To stay motivated, your child needs small successes along the way. Whether it is in spelling, math, music, or athletics, the key is to protect that motivation. Maggie Stevens, author of Parent Fix (http://www.parentfix.com) is the mom of 5 children and has many down-to-earth parenting tips to share with us.

The creators of Kristi Approved (https://kristiapproved.infusionsoft.com/go/7DC/mompodcast/), a program that includes all of Stacey's rules for getting healthy and losing weight, chat with us.  If you are struggling to get back you body, listen up and learn how to Live the Life.  This show is packed with 7 Keys for Success and how you can start right now using the Life the Life FREE 7-day start plan. (http://www.themompodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/for-women-book-sm.jpg) The MOM Podcast hosts will be using this program and will be reporting on their successes in upcoming shows.   If you are interested in this topic, email us and join our Fit Moms discussion by email.  We email to each other with results every Friday. Also--looking for the link to that site we mentioned--The Frugal Girls?  Here it is http://www.thefrugalgirls.com/ (http://www.thefrugalgirls.com/) (don't forget the "the").

Claire Lerner of ZERO to THREE (http://www.zerotothree.org/)talks to us about how to handle sibling squabbles and what is really happening when your kids are fighting (and it is not what you think).

Claire Lerner of ZERO to THREE (http://www.zerotothree.org/)talks to us about how to handle sibling squabbles and what is really happening when your kids are fighting (and it is not what you think).

(http://www.themompodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/bertha-hugging-bertrum.gif)Laura Wellington, creator of the Wumblers (http://www.wumblers.com/), discusses how to talk to children about death and how she turned tragedy into triumph. Laura's story of personal tragedy and how she helped her children through the experience will give you insight into how you might deal with a similar situation.  Being prepared to know how to talk with your children (even though we hope you never have to) can ease the burden you might face. Also, learn how Laura's creation, the Wumblers, is helping teach values to children!

Shelly discusses how to look at things in a different way and spell your family name with things around your house or in a building.  Nancy interviews an expert on taking beach photos.  Make sure you check out the photos on the website to see the great results and read comments from Steffani on her reactions! These are Shelly’s Results: (http://babiesandmomsradio.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/parcell.jpg) These are our friend Steffani’s results and her comments about how this has helped her kids: “I let them each child take the camera and find things around the house that could look like the letters in their first name. After they took the pictures, we edited them on our computer, cropping them so that the most important part was revealing the letter.  It was a ton of fun.  I have our last name one printed up in a small oblong frame and underneath “Packer” it says, “Home is where the most important things happen” because all of the things we used for our letters were found in our own home. I want to have their first names printed out in 4×6 and deco-page them to wooden blocks to put in their room.  That part hasn’t happened yet.  But . . .  I have noticed that the kids (after doing this–even CY) are always pointing things out as we drive or go places.  ”Hey, that looks like an M! or  K!”  I think it is helpful in their brain development and creativity to think outside the box. (http://babiesandmomsradio.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/packer1.jpg)

Stacey discusses her courageous decision to take a child out of school and home school her to give her what she needs.  If your child seems to need some special attention, maybe this will give you courage!

With today's variety of public schools, charter schools, private schools, magnet schools and so forth, you need to choose the right school for your child.  Sometimes a move to a different school can make all the difference and sometimes it might make it worse.

Isa Herrera, author of Ending Female Pain (http://www.endingfemalepain.com/) dedicated her career to helping women find relief from conditions that arise from pregnancy, labor and birth. She discusses her book, common problems and a special Webinar being held January 24, 2010 on C-Section issues.

Claire Lerner of ZERO to THREE (http://www.zerotothree.org/)joins us to talk about why kids lie and what is the best way to approach it.  We talk about the 3-10 years in this show and will talk about older kids on another show.

Claire Lerner of ZERO to THREE (http://www.zerotothree.org/)joins us to talk about why kids lie and what is the best way to approach it.  We talk about the 3-10 years in this show and will talk about older kids on another show.

We discuss products that solve problems such as fear of monsters and nightmares, kids who won't wear winter hats, getting stains out, creating family memories, calling hands free while driving, games for the family, and the way to keep your floor really clean.  We talk to the mom-creator of Bye Bye Monster Shop (http://www.byebyemonstershop.com/) and Sharon of Parent Tested Parent Approved (http://www.ptpamedia.com/). * Monster Spray (http://www.byebyemonstershop.com/) * Zooni's Hats and Gloves (http://www.zooniwear.com/) * QuickNBrite (http://www.quicknbrite.com/) (enter the code freepaste, you will get a free 12 oz paste with any $20 order. That is a $14 free gift) * My Memories Suite (click here to save 25%) (http://www.mymemoriessuite.com/affiliate/009000?SSAID=205609) * Parent Tested Parent Approved Website (http://www.ptpamedia.com/) (locate Parrot, No More Monkeys and the Shark)

Lindsay talks about Sitter City (http://www.sittercity.com/) and how she found someone to help her juggle the dance of kids and responsibilities.  If you are worried about how to hire someone to help with your kids, this is a great show for you.

Professional Organizer and Podcaster Laura Lawrence explains how to organize the chaos of paper and other things coming into your home to reclaim peace, sanity, and possibly some extra cash! Check out more of her podcasts (http://www.thewinonline.com/shows/organized-woman-show)! And Check out what her expertise did for my kitchen!