We give our picks for the best summer pools and tips for staying safe from germs and drowning. We love the
Li’l Squirt Baby Pool from One Step Ahead–the best for kids who are timid about pools or if you just want to splash around ($19.95) and the Soft Seat Baby Pool with Canopy from One Step Ahead–the bottom of the pool really is soft so no rocks poke your baby from below and the canopy (see pic below) helps cut the sun’s glare (only $14.95). Read on for tips and listen for our other suggestions: (more…)

 

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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, we continue our giveaways with books and more. Today, we give away a Piggy Platter valued at $35 and more. 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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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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April 4: 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’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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February 15th, we’re talking to James Hirtenstein The Safety Dad and Founder Baby-Safe about the most dangerous rooms in our house, with Heather from Mom4Life about things to make traveling with kids easier, and with Jami Kent about sleep solutions when your baby thinks it is time to give up the nap! (more…)

 

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We have a great show with Lisa Druxman of Stroller Strides talking about how to exercise in winter (her voice is a little soft, but the info is great). Then, we talk to PA Jeff Abrams of Alpine Pediatrics about how to deal with Winter Colds. And finally, we discuss how to bring singing into your house and add signing. Check out Babies and Moms Host Nancy Cadjan’s book Baby Signing 1, 2, 3 for great tips on singing and signing. (more…)

 

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We talk with Claire Lerner from ZERO to THREE about your child’s temperament, an update on signing and what to do in specific situations, and nursing covers and which ones work well. This show really ROCKS! (more…)

 

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We’re talking to Chrissy Cianflone of SafeKids.org about fire safety with small children. Then, were talking about having realistic weight expectations and how to beat winter sniffles and about two great products we found: PureWorks Antibacterial Foam and Xlear.

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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’re talking about Fit Moms and winter exercise, Rae Pica of Moving and Learning.com talks about keeping kids active (no couch potatoes this show) and we share Cute things you just have to have–and some of them are useful too!!

BTW: See a 3-month old reading Baby Signing 1, 2, 3. So cute!

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We talk to Diana Kimber about music that helps kids, Jami Kent from BBSleepSolutions about sleep solutions for older kids and Tricia talks about the toys that kids love (and are not toxic). We have several GREAT giveaways so tell your friends to listen and win!

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We talk about realistic expectations for your kids, what to do about toy recalls and Christmas, and cold care solutions now that children’s cold care meds have also been pulled from shelves. We talk about signing with our kids and everything going on! (more…)

 

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Heather from Mom4Life.com tells us about cool products to solve feeding problems. We’ve got giveaways too! So Listen and Win! We’ll also talk about how to have date nights and in honor of Halloween, we’ll share mommy horror stories. If you have one–write to us so we can share it.

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We talk about how to foster Independence with Dr. Byran Korth, Tricia talks to us about her favorite online shopping tips and we introduce you to the Clubco Christmas Challenge–a FREE way to give 5% back to your favorite charity just by shopping online this holiday season.

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We talk about Baby Safety Month and products we have tested that keep our homes safe. Then, we will discuss how to teach your baby to understand limits with Claire Lerner, Director of Parenting Resources for the ZERO TO THREE program and licensed family therapist. Then we’ll talk a bit about the Utah Baby Fair and about everything else. We’ll laugh a lot and have a great time so join us! (more…)

 

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Dr. Kerry Maguire,  Director of Public Advocacy with Tom’s of Maine talked with us about dental health for your baby.  We also talk about tooth brushes we have tested and the amazing things your baby will tell you when she can sign.  Plus lots more fun info. We’ve got another fun jam-packed 30 minutes so don’t miss us live at 9:30 am MT on August 24 at www.grapevineradio.com

Check out the FREE Kindermusik Class offer special for Babies and Moms Listeners. You can try a class and know if it works for you! For more information on Kindermusik and music classes in general, check out Show 20.

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We talk with Cathy Marks on how to buy and sell clothing and other items at resale stores like Children’s Orchard.  Then, Stacey gives us tips about traveling with kids in cars for long distances–just in time for your end-of-summer road trip.  We’ll also catch up with all the hosts on whose baby is signing what and how life is going as well as discuss a few great products we have found.  (more…)

 

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Meet Chrissy Cianflone of SafeKids.org and learn things that you can do to keep baby safe at home.  Then, we will discuss great products and some safety tips of our own. (more…)

 

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This segment we talked with Heather Ledeboer from www.mom4life.com about the benefits of “wearing your baby”. Along with the baby wearing products out there that best suit us and our lifestyles.

The idea behind baby wearing has many benefits for your baby, such as: less crying, they learn more because they experience the world through the mothers eyes, an increase in IQ, and it has shown to exhibit a reduction in colic and spit-up with increased cardiac output and improved circulation. (more…)

 

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Learn how to interpret your baby’s signs, swim suits and sun protection for the pool, and how to get baby to sleep after interuptions to schedules with Jami Kent of BBSleepSolutions.
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Authors Denise and Alan Fields of Baby Bargains are here to discuss things you don’t need to purchase for your baby so you can save money. Denise and Alan have been on Oprah to discuss the savings they help parents find.

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This week we talk about:

• The products we love
• Baby Travel Safety
• Stacey and Tricia tell how great their little signers are doing!

 

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Kay Green owner of www.mypreciouskid.com provides a great resource to any parent wanting to know more about child safety.  But that is not all!  The site is packed full of articles and resources to help us mothers learn about baby sleep, potty training, first aid, and much more. Kay visited our show to teach us a little about Baby Travel and Vacation Safety.  Whether it’s to Disneyland or Grandma’s house, we all go on vacation. But how do we keep our children safe in an environment unknown even to us? Kay says you must PLAN AHEAD not just the day before.  Familiarize yourself with the environment as much as you can prior to leaving.  (more…)

Today’s show is about

• How to sign with Your Baby
• Must Have Items for Moms!

So many baby items!! Where do you start? This week we will be discussing some of the items moms could not live without. Now these aren’t the big purchases like cribs and car seats. These are the sanity saver items that keep us going from day to day. Please let us know what your sanity saver item you loved through the discussion thread. We would love to hear them!!! (more…)

 

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