Our host Stacey returns to the show to discuss what it is like to have baby #9. If you think your life is hectic, wait until you hear what she is doing! We are excited to see her and hear from her again!

 

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You can save 10-60% off your food budget while creating food storage for the future with MyFoodStorageDeals.com (Nancy saved $75 last week–no JOKE). We talk about how this Utah service saves money. Try MyFoodStorageDeals.com for 2 weeks FREE. And get $2 off a month ($4.95 or $7.95 a month depending on level of service) by using the promo code MOMSRADIO when signing up.  We also talk about ways to save at national chains such as RiteAid.

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We chat with Steffani Raff, creator of Pirates in Pajamas about how to create your own stories with your children. She says that even if you can’t tell stories, she can teach you how!

 

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Allison Christensen, professional photographer and owner of Pretty Pictures, explains what NOT to do when you get family portraits or pictures of your children. She also gives tips on how to take good snapshots of your children.

 

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We talk about Work/Life Balance with a woman actually making it happen–Kim Kleeman, Founder and CEO of Shakespeare Squared. Kim is known not only for her tremendous success as a young entrepreneur in the educational publishing industry, but also as a business leader and mother who advocates work/life balance for herself and her staff. Her company is featured on www.babiesatwork.org and was named a Working Mother 25 Best Small Companies in 2007.

Kim’s belief is that life is more than work: “It has always been my belief that it is possible to fulfill my professional goals in the education world while simultaneously preserving relationships with my family, with my staff, and with my friends. Our company has grown more than 800% over the last three years and continues to grow bigger and faster. To me, all this success means nothing unless I can share it with the people that mean the most.” (more…)

 

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Nancy reports from her FIRST family vacation. She’s at the beach with her kids and husband. Learn what works well and what doesn’t and save yourself the headaches when you go to the beach.

Products Nancy Loved While There:

• GoGo Babyz Travelmate
• One Step Ahead Sun Smarties Swim Suit, Shoes and Coverup

Other tips Arthur and Nancy give from their trip:

• Get a house instead of a hotel so you have a place as a base where kids can eat breakfast, lunch and take naps (well worth the extra cost because you save on not eating out as often).
• Be prepared to take a lot of stuff with you to help your child feel comfortable (car seat, portable bed, lovies, food and so forth).
• Use the GoGo Babyz Travelmate to get your carseat through the airport (Anna really felt better sitting in her car seat on the plane–well worth taking it on).
• Practice sleeping in the Pack N Play before you go (or in a bed if that is what will happen.
• Practice using the equipment you take with you (we did not practice the sun cover and it was a sore spot one day).
• Find kid-friendly restaurants in advance–kids won’t wait when they are hungry.
• Check out places that mean something to you and tell your kids about it (Nancy used to live in Corona Del Mar so the family went back to her house, toy store, and library as well as the beach near her house).
• Kick Back and Relax!  The most important thing you will do on your trip is JUST spend time together.

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Do the summer days scare you? So much time and no structure? Dr. Byran Korth discusses how to adjust to a summer schedule and what kinds of things to do with your kids to make the days fun and interesting for all of you.

 

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Claire Lerner from Zero to Three discusses blowing things out of proportion and going off the deep end. How do we get back to normal and how do we keep ourselves from blowing up the next time? Like the Hulk says “Don’t Make Me Angry. You Won’t Like Me When I Am Angry!”

 

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Dr. Kari Lawrence has a thriving OB/GYN practice in one of the states with the highest birth rates. She talks to us about why she decided to leave her practice to be home with the kids and what she is learning about motherhood now.

 

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With gas prices so high, summer fun seems too expensive. Here are some ways to have fun without going broke at the gas pump. We are also giving away a SnapNGo–the coolest thing to help you install car seats without scratching up your hands! (more…)

 

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The Guru of how to feed your children, Ellyn Satter discusses how to help your child learn to eat healthy and how to keep from starting bad habits that could lead to eating disorders or obesity. Ellyn’s approach flies in the face of what most moms think they should do so listen and see what Ellyn has to say. You will be surprised and it may change the way you do things–it did for us!

Then, Janell talks about how to teach your kids about money. An interesting discussion that will be enlightening.

You could win a Piggy Platter. We also have a coupon for our listeners for a free Platter Pix with your purchase of a Piggy Platter. Add your choice of Platter Pix as well and the price is deducted from your order. The coupon is FR33PIX.

 

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Do you ever feel like having babies ate your brain cells? Well you might be surprised at the reality! You might be right. We will talk about it and discuss what you can do to stop suffering from Momnesia. Also, we have Kathy Peel, author of Desperate Households on to discuss how to keep our household balanced. Kathy Peel is called “America’s Family Manager” by journalists and millions of women. The author of 19 books which have sold over 2 million copies, she has appeared extensively on television and radio and in video productions. Kathy has appeared on Oprah, Today Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, CNN, and everywhere else!

And we have More giveaways for the Month of Moms and we will be giving something away to save your beautiful hands! Listen to find out about this great product and learn how to WIN it!

You could win a Piggy Platter. We also have a coupon for our listeners for a free Platter Pix with your purchase of a Piggy Platter. Add your choice of Platter Pix as well and the price is deducted from your order. The coupon is FR33PIX.

 

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We talk to Katie Van Dyke, author of Stop Struggling, Start Parenting, about how the little things add up to great Mothering. Then, Tricia shares ideas with us about how to Save the Memories we are making with our children.

Also, Nancy LOVES the Piggy Platter and has used it in her house for the past 3 years. It not only works as a place mat that catches everything–it also serves as a great learning station where kids can draw, learn letters and practice writing. Nancy’s son uses his every day and Nancy credits the Piggy Platter with the ease at which Alex learned to write his letters and spell (in 1st Grade). Besides all that, it keeps the frustration down when the occasional spills occur because the Platter contains the mess so that it doesn’t roll down on to the floor.

 

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Our mothers are the ones who rocked us, raised us, taught us right from wrong, and helped us launch into our own odyssey as moms. So isn’t it fitting that we spend the week before Mother’s Day talking to our own moms and giving them credit where credit is due (for the good and the bad). We talk to our moms and find out where our strengths and fears come from and we discuss what our moms wish that we did as mothers (yes, it could get dicey, but that is part of the fun). When you meet our moms, you will quickly understand why we are the way we are (if it wasn’t clear bef0re). So join us for an hour of mother-daughter conversation!

And remember to send in your “You Know You are a Mom If” statements to win the Circle of Sentiments Necklace.

Check out this totally cute YouTube video created by a friend of ours. He shot kids in our neighborhood for a commercial and this is the long version. It makes you feel good to be a mom! Happy Mother’s Day!

Pictures: Nancy with her Mom Karen (top), Shelly with her Mom Gail (next)

 

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We talk with nationally-acclaimed author and OBGYN, Dr. Christiane Northrup about the connection between mothers and daughters. Learn how your mother’s health affects you and how long your baby’s cells stay in your body. There are so many important connections to be discussed.

Plus we have more things to give away and tons of fun chatting about being a mom. Join us for the fun! And remember to send in your “You Know You are a Mom If” statements to win the Circle of Sentiments Necklace.

 

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We spend the most amazing hour talking with Claire Lerner, the Director of Parent Education for Zero to Three.org. Zero to Three is a national nonprofit multidisciplinary organization that supports the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers and their families. Claire is also an adviser for Sesame Street.  Claire is amazing at answering questions and giving great advice that helps everyone!

(Picture: Nancy, Claire, Tricia, Shelly)

 

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We talk to Laura Lawrence about how to break cleaning down into manageable pieces, the shoes we love and have tested, and signing with our kids–how are things going.

Here is the promised video of Anna walking with the Squeaker Sneakers.  I lost her original one (the first day she wore them) by doing the typical accidental recording over.  She is still a bit unstable in this video, but you can see how she walks and squeaks.  My husband and I LOVE hearing the squeak.  It is really cute and comforting to know where she is now that she is mobile.  We call it our homing device.

 

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We talk with Heather of Mom4Life about Potty Training and Bathing Products created by moms to make time in the bathroom better. We talk with Lisa Druxman, founder of Stroller Strides and author of Lean Mommy about how to get back to the Exercise Routine. And Shelly shares some very enlightened birthing information that is from all the way back in the 1950′s! You will be amazed! We also introduce our You Know You are a Mom If Contest. Enter to win a custom made necklace from Circle of Sentiments! Listen to us on Babies and Moms Radio or in iTunes! (more…)

 

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We discuss dental issues during pregnancy with Dr. Kerry Maguire of Tom’s of Maine. Then Claire Lerner, director of Zero to Three, discusses challenging children. Tricia shares tips for keeping memorabilia from your child’s life. And finally, we announce the winners of the PTPA Media Awards . Join us!

 

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We discuss the Mommy Wars and whether stay-at-home moms or working moms are the best moms. Dr. Byran Korth will discuss the fact behind the debate. We’ll also discuss our Babies and Moms Community Powered by MothersClick.

 

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We discuss how to play a birthday party for your child, how to choose guardians and the most important documents you need, and fire safety–the products that REALLY help. (more…)

 

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We discuss nurturing your marriage, breastfeeding, and StoryTelling. Join us for an amazing hour that will help you be a better mother. (more…)

 

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We’re talking to Jane Clayson Johnson, former host of the early show, then about the myth of mothering on our own (it really does take a village and we have the way for you to create your own village) and we are launching our playgroup plans created by the United Way’s Welcome Baby Program (they are unique to us!). You can download them and use them for your playgroups. Join us for an hour that can change how you mother and can give you more tools for success as a parent!

 

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We’re talking with Diana Kimber about the why kids tattle and what to do to help them developmentally. We will also discuss the struggle to get pregnant and what you can do to help yourself or someone else you know who is struggling; and how to keep from going bankrupt with a baby–great tips to save money and still have what you need. Don’t miss this great show!

 

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We talk about Etiquette with Babies and Toddlers with Ellen Reddik of Impact Factory. We all discuss our chapped hands and the solutions we have found and LOVE and then Stacey discusses birth order. The sound quality is lower on this show because we had to talk over the phone due to a snowstorm. But the content is REALLY great.

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Claire Lerner from ZERO to THREE talks about on how to properly deter unwanted behaviors with appropriate discipline. We will also talk with Rachel Coleman of Signing Time about signing with children with special needs. AND we will discuss the importance of religion in the life of a child. Don’t miss it!

 

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We talk about taming the Power Struggles and Temper Tantrums, How to get out stains, and how to tell if that research you read about is good or if it is just a scare tactic to get you to buy a product. Great Info! (more…)

 

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We discuss what colic is and how to deal with it, reading with kids and how to have a family night. We’ve got lots of great info and fun, fun, fun!

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We broadcast our Moms’ Retreat . We met in the mountains with 20 of our friends to eat good food, bond and learn more. Today, we listen to three of the 6 classes that were presented at the Moms’ Retreat.

In this show, you’ll learn about:

• how to feed babies and toddlers
• how to organize your house
• how to get your kids to eat more veggies and fruits

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We talk about the importance of traditions, how to prepare your child to meet the extended family and what college savings funds are and why you might want to have family give a donation to one this year. (more…)

 

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