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Moms On a Mission to help other moms succeed!
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Raising Savvy Consumers of Media | Our kids are bombarded by media in all its forms. We need to teach them to be savvy consumers of media so that they are not trapped in the false information given by TV, movies, internet, advertising, and so forth. Shelly and Nancy talk about ways to do this successfully including ideas like: * creating commercials or short movies so kids can see that media is just created like any other fiction * talking back to/or about (during) shows that are not logical to help your child see the logical fallacies * allow your kids to look for information on shows (we like www.commonsensemedia.org (http://www.commonsensemedia.org) for this purpose) * talking about how people don't have unlimited lives like video game characters * teaching your child HOW to search the web by exposing your inner dialogue as you search and look at sites For more great tips, listen to our show. You can also check out www.commonsensemedia.org (http://www.commonsensemedia.org/) and http://www.pbs.org/parents/childrenandmedia/ (http://www.pbs.org/parents/childrenandmedia/) | 5/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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San Francisco from the Top | San Francisco: an enchanting city and with a stay at the Mark Hopkins (http://www.intercontinentalmarkhopkins.com/) on Nob Hill, who wouldn't be enchanted. We discuss our inter-generational travel to the city by the Bay and how to make it work for every generation along with our exciting adventures. The City Is the Adventure(http://www.themompodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CableCar.jpg) You would think that a city without a large amusement park would be the last place to take children. San Francisco is an amazing place because it is the city itself that provides the amusement. There is something about it from the hilly streets, cable cars, winding roads, bridges, fog and rain, and of course Nob Hill and the Mark Hopkins (http://www.intercontinentalmarkhopkins.com/) hotel that makes this city enjoyable for all generations. This city holds extra charm for us because it is the city where my mother and I started our journey together--where my mom had lived as a single woman and then taken me as her baby and young daughter to enjoy city life. During our 3 days in San Francisco, we took in the city's sites using our San Francisco City Pass (http://www.citypass.com/san-francisco). From other shows, you know we are a fan of checking for City Passes that include multiple attractions and rides on local transport services--this was a great deal since it included museums, cable cars, muni-bus service, and a ride on the Blue and Gold Fleet (http://blueandgoldfleet.com/). (http://www.themompodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/AlcatrazBG.jpg)The Escape from the Rock (http://blueandgoldfleet.com/sightseeing-tours/water-sightseeing-tours/)cruise around the bay plus Alcatraz was fabulous and well worth the extra money. Alex, who never stays still, listened to the narration intently. He had read a few books that featured Alcatraz and was surprised to learn that Al Capone was just a short, fat Italian who he never would have recognized as a criminal mastermind. The view of Alcatraz was incredible. We opted not to go to the island because the climb up is very steep and Grandma would not be able to make it. Sometimes, with inter-generational travel, you have to make these decisions. Another thing we are fans of are hop-on hop-off bus tours because they allow you to see the sites in major cities the way you want to in an efficient manner. The City Sight Seeing San Francisco (http://www.city-sightseeing.us/)double decker bus was just perfect for this. We opted for the 4-tour pack but only were able to do two of the tours--the downtown loop (http://www.city-sightseeing.us/downtowntour.html) and Golden Gate to Sausalito (http://www.city-sightseeing.us/goldengatetour.html). It was still a bargain and I would do it again (we ran out of time and it was raining in the evening so the night tour would not have been that much fun). The tour guides on both were lively and entertaining with great stories and information to help. Because the weather can be very unpredictable in San Francisco and we dealt with a great amount of rain while we were there (houses in the city were flooding), we had to plan around it a bit. Remember to bring rain gear and warm clothes even in the summer. The sweat shirt shops do huge business in July when tourists expect summer temps and get rain and cold. (http://www.themompodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/chinatown.jpg)We also enjoyed walking through Chinatown and going to the Chinatown Kite Shop. Alex bought a Dragon Kite that we have since found is impossible for him to fly (the woman at the store was very knowledgeable and tried to help him find a kite that was easy to fly but he chose looks over function and how we have a nice kite hanging in his room). We went to Japantown as well, but it is not comparable to Chinatown in size. We did get some great Bento Lunchbox items and Origami papers there though. Being in the city itself is the fun. | 5/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Helicopter Parenting | Dr. Andie (http://www.drandie.com/)discusses what helicopter parenting is and how it differs from just being a caring parent. She shows how helicopter parenting is more about the parents' needs than the child's and what we can do to avoid being a helicopter parent. Dr. Andie is the author of More than Saying I Love You (http://www.drandie.com/). This book is one of our favorite books on parenting! For more information on Dr. Andie, personal coaching or other tips, check out her website! (http://www.drandie.com/) | 5/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Magical Monterey | Nancy and her family share their inter-generational trip to Monterey, CA (http://www.themompodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/jellies.jpg)including their stay at the Hyatt Monterey Hotel and Spa (http://monterey.hyatt.com) and their experience at the Monterey Bay Aquarium (http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/) and a delicious meal at Abalonetti (http://www.abalonettimonterey.com/). Hyatt Monterey Hotel and Spa (http://monterey.hyatt.com) is the perfect place for families with members with different interests. With an amazing golf course with an onsite pro, tennis center with an onsite pro, world-class spa with couples rooms and full beauty salon as well as two swimming pools, outside board games and Camp Hyatt for the kids, there is something for every generation to enjoy. The cozy nature of the property is incredible even though it is the largest hotel in Monterey. It is very kid-friendly and the staff is amazing. Dining at TusCA was fabulous and Knuckles Sports Bar fit the bill for a less formal meal. Listen to the Podcast for more details. The Monterey Suite with two separate rooms was fabulous for a family or for our inter-generational group. With two bath rooms and two TVs, it was easy to please everyone. The bedroom had a king size bed and two roll-aways fit easily into the sitting room without taking up all the living space. We were served a different evening appetizer based on locally grown ingredients each night we were there. The pool was a wonderful break for the children and warm enough to enjoy even in springtime. The Monterey Bay Aquarium (http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/)is an amazing place to take multiple generations for an educational and exciting experience. From the simplicity of picking up tickets to the great staff who fixed a problem with our behind-the-scenes tour and gave us a private tour, everyone in the staff was amazing. Thanks Scott and Andrea! The Aquarium focuses on the local sea life right outside the Aquarium in Monterey Bay. As a scuba diver, it was easy to appreciate the quality of the exhibits. However, grandmother and kids who have never seen these creatures in the wild also were amazed by the exhibits and the opportunities to interact with stingrays, star fish and so forth. The Aquarium exhibits are easy to access for all ages and abilities. With frequent feeding displays and interactive demonstrations, you could spend several hours at the Aquarium. Lunch at Abalonetti (http://www.abalonettimonterey.com/) was a incredible. The Chippino is literally the best ever. The calamari is world-famous for a reason--it is tender and tasty. No rubber here. Every dish that passed our table was enticing. The children's menu is also very extensive and according to our pint-sized tasters, the chicken nuggets were the best on our trip. Just please tell me who thought a child would order liver and brussel sprouts? However, it probably was still the best liver and brussel sprouts the kid ever had. The service was incredible and I will be back. The food in Monterey was absolutely wonderful--both at the Hyatt and at Abalonetti. This is a foodie paradise. | 4/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Introducing Kids to Other Cultures | We discuss ways to introduce your child to other cultures. It doesn't have to be expensive and it doesn't need to involve lengthy travel. It might surprise you the resources you have in your own community or on the internet to introduce your child to the greater world around her. Festivals, ceremonies, religious centers as well as neighbors and friends can be a great way to learn more about other cultures and traditions and help raise a wel-rounded individual who thinks about more than baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet (even though there is nothing wrong with those things too)! | 4/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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American Parenting Style | We've talked about Tiger Mothers and French Bebe's and the joys of motherhood in Norway. In this show, Dr. Andie (http://www.drandie.com/)discusses what is the American Parenting Style and why it works for us in the US. Dr. Andie is the author of More than Saying I Love You (http://www.drandie.com/). This book is one of our favorite books on parenting! For more information on Dr. Andie, personal coaching or other tips, check out her website! (http://www.drandie.com/) | 4/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gardening with Kids | Shelly gets down and dirty about how to garden with kids. She discusses what to plant, when to plant, how much to plant and what NOT to do (and it is exactly what Nancy would do). | 4/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Learn to Ski or Take On Any New Challenge | Nancy chose this as the winter to challenge herself and learn to ski. She and Shelly discuss taking on a new challenge in life and learning how to do something new and exciting. They discuss the specifics of being successful at skiing but also the general principles of learning anything new or succeeding in life. Nancy learned to ski at the Sundance Resort Ladies Day (http://www.sundanceresort.com/explore/wnt_ski_less_spec.html). Here is a video of Nancy skiing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puiQz3dh8cw&feature=g-upl&context=G2582bdfAUAAAAAABBAA)--not bad for a true beginner who has only had four lessons. Shelly suggested the following book: | 3/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Teens: Who Invaided my Child’s Body? | Wondering who that stranger is living in your teen's room? He looks like your son but you know that he is a body snatcher living in the skin of your sweet child you have nurtured from birth. Or maybe you feel that your daughter has a split personality disorder. Angela Bussio, best-selling author, stress expert and creator of Real Stress Solutions discusses how to find your child in that teen creature living in your house. | 2/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Part 2: Signing Explosion-How Easy is It? | Kathy Irving and Nancy (author of Baby Signing 1, 2, 3 (http://www.signbabies.com/articles.php/tPath/89)) continue their discussion and explain what it takes to sign with your child and the benefits that come from it. With her background working with hearing impaired children, Kathy is uniquely qualified to explain what is going on with her daughter and other kids who are lucky enough to sign with their parents. This is Part 2 of a 2 Part discussion requested by listeners. Baby Signing 1, 2, 3 is available in bookstores, on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Signing-1-2-3-Easy---Use/dp/1402209789/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320628562&sr=8-1) or from SignBabies.com (http://www.signbabies.com/articles.php/tPath/89). You can even purchase a Kindle version from Amazon.com and from iTunes for the iPad. | 2/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Keeping Your Work Skills Sharp | Chrysula Winegar, author, blogger, and mother discusses how to keep the skills you learned at your 9-5 job sharp while you do the 24/7 job of mothering. Whether you are working from, home, at home, in the office or all the above at one time, you must be ready for anything. Keeping yourself sharp is insurance against the bad things that we never want to happen. Learn more about Chrysula at http://chrysulawinegar.com (http://chrysulawinegar.com/). Her blog on how mothers who wake to their calling to help the world is located at http://www.whenyouwakeupamother.com/ (http://www.whenyouwakeupamother.com/). To find the Power of Moms website, go to http://powerofmoms.com/ (http://powerofmoms.com/). | 2/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Identifying Stress in Kids | Angela Bussio, best-selling author, stress expert and creator of Real Stress Solutions discusses what signs you should look for in your kids that show they are feeling stressed. Angela provides great tips and guidance. For more information from her, check out her website Real Stress Solutions (http://www.http://realstresssolutions.com/). | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Part 1: Signing Explosion-How it Starts | Kathy Irving, an audiologist, mother, and listener updates experience of signing with her daughter with Nancy (author of Baby Signing 1, 2, 3 (http://www.signbabies.com/articles.php/tPath/89)). With her background working with hearing impaired children, Kathy is uniquely qualified to explain what is going on with her daughter and other kids who are lucky enough to sign with their parents. This is Part 1 of a 2 Part discussion requested by listeners. Baby Signing 1, 2, 3 is available in bookstores, on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Signing-1-2-3-Easy---Use/dp/1402209789/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320628562&sr=8-1) or from SignBabies.com (http://www.signbabies.com/articles.php/tPath/89). You can even purchase a Kindle version from Amazon.com and from iTunes for the iPad. | 1/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Power of Connected Moms | Chrysula Winegar, community manager of the Million Moms Challenge, author, blogger, and mother of four discusses the power that moms can have when they wake up and understand their power to do good in the world. Learn more about Chrysula at http://chrysulawinegar.com (http://chrysulawinegar.com/). Her blog on how mothers who wake to their calling to help the world is located at http://www.whenyouwakeupamother.com/ (http://www.whenyouwakeupamother.com/). To learn more about the Million Moms Challenge, check http://millionmomschallenge.org/ (http://millionmomschallenge.org/) . To find the Power of Moms website, go to http://powerofmoms.com/ (http://powerofmoms.com/). To win a Million Moms t-shirt, send Nancy an email at nancy@babiesandmomsradio.com (mailto:nancy@babiesandmomsradio.com) and include your size. First come first shirt! | 1/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Blast in the Past | Want your kids to get interested in history? Let them step back into it and try it on for size. We visit America's Historic Triangle and enjoy more than just American history. How about history mixed with roller coasters and cannon fire. Hear how Jamestown, Yorktown, and Williamsburg make for a great family vacation that teaches US history in a unique interactive manner focused on children and families. We even get our roller coaster fix in at Busch Gardens Williamsburg (http://www.buschgardens.com/bgw/)! | 1/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dating after a Divorce | We speak again with Claire Lerner from Zero to Three (http://zerotothree.org/) about dating after divorce. She shares ideas on how to gauge your child's readiness for meeting a parent's new partner and ideas of what information kids can handle and what is too much. If you are a single parent and are ready to date, this show is not to be missed. This show was originally broadcast on Babies and Moms: Birth and Beyond | 1/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Teaching the Cost of Freedom | During a trip to Washington DC, children learn that freedom has a cost and that cost can be very high. Learn how to instill a lesson that helps your child to understand the cost of freedom and the history of the United States. On our quick one-day trip, we were able to see as much as we did thanks to the Old Town Trolley (http://www.trolleytours.com/washington-dc/) company. Their trolleys took us directly to the places we wanted to visit on our one day blitz of the nation's capital. | 1/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Motherhood’s Simple Joys | As a mom, you have opportunities no one else gets. We discuss the simple joys you experience and how to savor them so the hard times are easier. We discuss how to embrace, record and reflect on the unique experiences only YOU have with your child. | 12/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Under the Sea in Georgia | We visit the world's largest aquarium exhibit and swim with the fishes at the Georgia Aquarium. We were able to see amazing sites like Whale Sharks, Rays, Piranhas, Lion Fish, Beluga Whales and More! Hear how the kids enjoyed the trip! | 12/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 19 Episodes |
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very informative podcast
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