Momversation
By Momversation
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Podcast Description
Momversation is a video show and website that brings together outspoken moms who want to talk about what matters to them. Each episode features four mom-bloggers introducing a topic and sharing their thoughts. And you can get in on the conversation, too:
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| 1 | VideoCoke Rewards Heather Spohr 080910 | -- | 8/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoMVPOD101 Header-FunnywCard | -- | 7/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoEpGreenworksGroceryv2 | -- | 7/1/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Video(MV327) Do You Or Don't You: Wax, Shave, Ignore? | -- | 6/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Video(MV_325) What's So Wrong With Being An Overprotective Parent? | -- | 6/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | Video(MV_323) What's Your Best Piece of Parenting Advice? | -- | 6/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | Video(MV317) Have We Done Something to P**s Off Mother Nature? | -- | 6/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | Video(MV_322) What do your kids think about god? | -- | 6/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | Video(MV320) What's Your Worst Bad Habit | -- | 6/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoSavvy Travel Tips From Bravo's Cortney Novogratz | blank | 5/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | Video(MV312) When Does Your Child's Modesty Kick In? | Blank | 5/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | Video(MV321) Are You Where You'd Thought You'd Be in Life? | -- | 5/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | Video(MV318) Did Pregnancy Ruin Your Body? | -- | 5/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | Video(MV310) Is Your Kid's Personality Nature or Nurture? | -- | 5/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | Video(MV316) Are Restaurants to Blame for Fatty Foods? | -- | 5/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | Video(MV313) Is Technology Hurting Kids Socially? | -- | 5/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | Video(MV314) Can Children Really Be Returned? | -- | 5/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | VideoDo You Find Time To Exercise? | -- | 4/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | Video(MV311) Do You Regret the Name You Gave Your Kid? | -- | 4/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | Video(MV308) Are You Saving for College? | . | 4/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | Video(MV307) How Do You Discipline Your Kid? | -- | 4/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | Video(MV305) Do We Really Have to Play with Our Kids? | -- | 4/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | Video(MV304) The Good and the Bad of Online Dating | -- | 4/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | Video(MV303) Who Do You Ask for Parenting Advice? | . | 4/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | Video(MV306) When is it okay for kids to use public bathrooms alone? | -- | 4/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | Video(MV302) When You Have a Problem with your Kid's Teacher | -- | 4/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | Video(MV301) Preparing Your Children for Big Life Changes? | -- | 3/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | Video(MV299) What Did You Do With Your Placenta? | Life is unpredictable, which makes it exciting but also sometimes frightening. And when you have kids, even a little disturbance to their world can seem like a great upheaval. Which is why when big life changes come along -- a move, divorce, or illness -- it's important to prepare your child. But what is the best way? Mindy Roberts of The Mommy Blog asks, "How do you help your child adjust to big life changes?" | 3/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | Video(MV300) Are we putting too much pressure on kids? | -- | 3/24/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 30 | Video(MV298) Do You Make Your Kids Hug Your Adult Friends | -- | 3/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 31 | Video(MV297) Is Your Child Learning a Musical Instrument? | Are you interested in introducing musical instruments for kids? Are you encouraging your children to pick up the piccolo, go crazy on the guitar, or jam on the jaleika? Does your family give The Partridge Family a run for the mon | 3/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 32 | VideoColgate Smiles | -- | 3/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 33 | VideoMV296 - How Long Can You Use the New Mom Excuse? | -- | 3/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 34 | Video(MV293) What Do You Say To Parents of a Dying Child? | According to the CDC http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5648a1.htm Cancer is the fourth most common cause of death (after unintentional injury, homicide, and suicide) for people 1- 19 years old. The survival rate of childhood cancer has increased. That’s the good news. The bad news is there are still children dying every year from cancer. Monday night a dear boy I know, Hunter Zen Thawley died in his parent’s arms. He has been fighting leukemia since he was about 16 months old. He was not quite 3 and half. He has wonderful parents, Lenore and Zen who are my friends. Lenore has chronicled their lives with cancer in her well written blog www.healinghunter.com. They have done everything they could do to save him. What they have gone through no one would wish on their enemy, let alone such good people. I am devastated that Hunter has passed. When I taped this momversation I knew he was terminally ill, but I guess I still held out hope for an 11th hour miracle. This kid has been tough and his parents have been amazing. Staying positive, persevering through it all. The injustice of this staggers my mind and breaks my heart. What can I or anyone say or do for his parents or for any parent who is losing or has lost their child? There is no greater hell. That is what lead me to ask Heather Spohr ,what I should do? Sadly, Heather has first hand experience with this. She lost her beautiful daughter Maddie to a respiratory infection when she was 17 months. Somehow Heather has gone on and now has a new baby girl. She kindly allowed me to ask this very tough question. She is a dear person who is permitting us into her painful journey. Nothing funny or idle today folks, this is as rough as it gets. | 3/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 35 | Video(MV294) Who Decides Who Should Fly | Recently, director Kevin Smith took to Twitter to complain about being kicked off of a Southwest flight for being, well, too fat to fly. And while no one likes to be cramped on a flight, is it right to call a person out for being "of size" after he's been seated? And isn't the real problem that the seats are really too small for everyone? And which group is going to be ousted next? People with children? Alice Bradley of Finslippy asks, "Who decides who can fly?" | 3/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 36 | Video(MV292) How Do You Talk To Your Kids About Sexual Abuse? | As a parent, your job is to tackle the tough issues. And sexual abuse has to be one of the toughest topics to discuss with your kids. Unfortunately, it's also a necessary one. After all, to be forewarned is to be forearmed, and children need to know about the dangers of the world so they can protect themselves. The question is, how do you broach the subject? Asha Dornfest of Parent Hacks asks, "How do you talk to your kids about sexual abuse?" | 3/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 37 | Video(MV290) Is It Ever Okay to Use the "R" word | Sarah Palin recently made headlines (surprise, surprise) condemning Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel for using the "R" word... and giving fellow conservative Rush Limbaugh a slap on the wrist for his use of the arguably pejorative term. And while we're all for free speech in the USA, some words sting a little more than others, such as using the word "retard" as an insult. So, should we place a moratorium on the word, or is that just PC garbage? Daphne Brogdon of Cool Mom asks, "Is it ever OK to use the 'R' word?" | 2/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 38 | Video(MV 291) Are You A Bargain Hunter? | -- | 2/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 39 | Video(MV 289) When Do You Let Your Kids Meet Your New Man? | -- | 2/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 40 | VideoDo Your Finances Affect Your Friendships? | Your friend wants to dine at La Cher Riche. You can't afford it. Or maybe you want to enjoy a weekend in the Poconos, but your friends can barely afford "Poc." Money can be a great separator in relationships. At best, it can be a point of awkwardness. At worst, it can be a bone of contention. But should finances really affect friendships? Or, more importantly, do they? Rebecca Woolf of Girl's Gone Child asks, "Does money affect your relationships?" | 2/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 41 | VideoWho Do You Trust More, Doctors or Other Parents? | -- | 2/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 42 | VideoAren't Life Experiences An Education Too? | Moms know that education is vital to the well-being and success of their children. But is school the only place where kids can learn? Is it OK for parents to pull children out of school for educational experiences, vacations, and family bonding time? Or do you think it's harmful, disrespectful, or disruptive? And should we judge parents who sometimes decide to value life experiences over the classroom? Asha Dornfest of Parent Hacks asks, "Is it OK for parents to pull kids out of school?" | 2/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 43 | VideoWhat's Your Must-Have Gadget? | Are you an iPod enthusiast? An Android addict? A Flip Ultra fanatic? These days, using technology is almost as natural as breathing. After all, can you remember a time before you had a cell phone at your fingertips? And more to a point, do you really want to? Maggie Mason of Mighty Girl wants to know "What's your must-have gadget?" Gotta-have gadgets: What's the gadget you just have to have? Mom bloggers discuss their faves. | 2/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 44 | VideoHow Do You Advocate For Your Child? | -- | 2/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 45 | Video(MV280) Is Valentine's Day Important to You? | Valentine's Day is a holiday fraught with meaning. Sure, you've been married for 10 years, and V-Day seems like an unnecessary expense, especially in this economy. But, but, but! Pink tulips and a sweet Vermont teddy bear? How could you not melt? And when your hubby acts like Valentine's Day is the same old, same old? It's hard not to feel just a bit disappointed. So, will you be going all out this February 14th? Or will it be just another day at the office (i.e., home)? Heather Armstrong of Dooce asks, "How important is Valentine's Day to you?" | 2/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 46 | Video(MV285) The Vaccine/Autism Debate: Is It Finally Over? | Vaccines and autism: for years, there have been talk that the MMR immunization caused autism in otherwise healthy children. Many in the health field, however, dismissed the link. Last February, it was shown that the doctor who first made the link had faked the results. And now the medical journal The Lancet retracted the article in which those results were published, an unusual move on the part of the British publication. But will the debate rage on? Do parents like Jenny MCarthy still insist that the MMR vaccine caused their children's disorder? Daphne Brogdon of Cool Mom asks, "Vaccines and autism: debate over?" | 2/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 47 | VideoWhen Someone Else's Kid Gets Hurt on Your Watch | It's your worst nightmare. The child you are babysitting falls down the stairs and clunks his head. Or accidentally ingests peanut butter when he has a nut allergy. Or breaks a leg while riding his bike. Suddenly, you are not only dealing with an injured child, but you also have to deal with an upset parent. To some extent, this scenario has probably happened to all of us. After all, accidents happen, but that doesn't make you feel any less guilty. So, how did you deal? Mindy Roberts of The Mommy Blog wants to know what you do when someone else's kid gets hurt on your watch. Accidents happen, but do you feel guilty when another person's kid get hurt on your watch? | 2/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 48 | Video(MV282) - Is It Realistic to Plan Your Family Dinners? | Meal planning for an entire year? One lady did it; mom bloggers talk about it. Most parents are lucky if they can plan out the dinner meal for a week. One mom, who was sick of her sky-high grocery bills, decided to plan out her dinners... for an entire year. Crazy talk...or sheer brillance? How do our panelists approach meal planning? Karen Walrond of chookooloonks wants to know. | 1/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 49 | VideoWhat's the Rush? | Your child walked at 5 months? Great! He said his first word when he was barely out of the womb? Super! But why do parents get so competitive when it comes to developmental milestones? Babies are only babies for so long, so is it really important to start drilling them on their ABC's before they can even hold their heads up? Can't they just be babies? Rebecca Woolf of Girl's Gone Child asks, "Milestones: What's the big rush?" Milestones: Why are parents so competitive over them? Momversation's bloggers ask, "What's the big rush?" | 1/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 50 | VideoMV277 - How Do You Teach Your Children to Be Grateful? | With the devastation in Haiti, we've taken stock of the blessings that we have: food, shelter, family, and friends. But for children who haven't experienced doing without, it's hard to teach them to thankful for their iPods, let alone for their bowl of cornflakes in the morning. So how does a mother impart the virtues of being grateful on her kids? Guest Heather Spohr of The Spohrs Are Multiplying asks, "How do you teach your children to be grateful?" | 1/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 51 | VideoDo You Shield Your Kids From Tragedy? | -- | 1/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 52 | VideoAre You a Germaphobe? | Five second rule: are you a germaphobe? Do you douse your child in Purell before she can eat? Do you think that five second rule food is practically poison? Do you wrap your kid in head-to-toe cling wrap before she goes to the playground? OK, maybe that's going a little far, but there are plenty of germaphobes out there; just ask the manufacturers of anti-bacterial products. And with H1N1 still making the news, it's easy to get nervous about the microscopic creepy-crawlies that pervade our environment. But are our fears somewhat unfounded? Rebecca Woolf of Girl's Gone Child asks, "Are you a germaphobe?" | 1/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 53 | VideoDo you have cutesy names for private parts? | -- | 1/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 54 | VideoWhat's on Your Life List? | Climbing a mountain. Hangliding. Traveling to China. What are the items on your bucket lists, the lists of things you want to do before you kick the bucket? Or have you not even thought about it? And is it more interesting to learn about others' lists than to make your own? Maggie Mason of Mighty Girl asks, "What's on your bucket list?" | 1/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 55 | VideoWhen Is It Appropriate to Give Parenting Advice to a Friend? | -- | 1/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 56 | VideoBest Weight Loss Tips Ever | -- | 1/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 57 | VideoBusted: When Your Kids Catch You In a Lie | OK, Ms. Pinocchio, has your child caught your nose growing? OK, so maybe what you do shouldn't be labeled as "lies." You're... stretching the truth. Misrepresenting reality. Exaggerating a tad. OK, OK, so you might occassionally lie to your children. But it's harmless, right? But what do you do if your kid catches you lying? Has that ever happened to you? Dana Loesch of Mamalogues wants to know, "Has your child ever caught you in a lie?" Lies: Have your kids caught you in them? The mom bloggers of Momversation discuss the issue. | 1/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 58 | VideoHow did you do on last year's resolutions? | Last year's resolution: did you keep 2009's resolution? Or are you going to tackle it again in 2010? Well, 2009 is officially over. Remember this time last year when you were optimistic, full of vim and vigor? "I'm going to exercise 4 times a week!" Yeah, how did that work out for you? Not so great? Or did you pull it off? Curious to see if our Momversation panelists kept their resolutions? Need some motivation to claim victory over the resolutions of 2010? Giyen Kim of Bacon Is My Enemy asks, "Did you keep last year's resolution?" | 1/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 59 | VideoWorst Parenting Moments | Worst parent of the year? Not really, but it can feel that way when you have one of your worst parenting moments. From the times you simply lose it to your "duh" moments, these episodes can make you feel like a bad mom. But we all have our tales of imperfection. It doesn't mean we're bad parents, it just means we're human. In the interest of camaraderie, our Momversation panelists are sharing their "oops" sagas. Alice Bradley of Finslippy starts off the conversation when she asks, "What's your worst parenting moment?" Worst parent of the year? Our Momversation panelists discuss their worst parenting moments. | 1/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 60 | VideoSeason's Greetings from Momversation | -- | 12/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 61 | VideoHow Do You Handle Santa and the Tooth Fairy? | Recently, we gave you tips on how to handle the "Is Santa real?" talk. But we didn't ask the important question: do you even tell your kids that Santa, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny are real? After all, Santa is one of the most magical aspects of the holiday season. But are you "lying" to your children when you perpetuate the myth? And in this culture, is it even possible to keep your kids from believing in Santa, et al., without seeming like the ultimate Grinch? Daphne Brogdon of Cool Mom asks, "How do you handle Santa and the Tooth Fairy?" | 12/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 62 | VideoMomversation Favorite Moments 2 | As Momversation's first year drew to a close, our panelists discussed their favorite (misty, water-colored) memories of episodes past. We gave you our first round of smiles, tears, and weird-o moments; now enjoy what Alice, Asha, Maggie, and Karen have to say about their favorite jokes, wacky wigs, and stories about where babies come from. And we even threw some handcuffs into the mix. Meow! | 12/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 63 | VideoMust Have Holiday Gifts | Every year, there are the top holiday gifts: the presents that your child is dyyyyyyying to get (and hey, the gifts that you wouldn't mind getting yourself). Today, the panelists discuss the must-have holiday presents for their kids, what they want from Santa this season, and how the economy is affecting their gift giving. Maggie Mason of Mighty Girl asks, "What are your top holiday gifts this year?" Top holiday gifts: what are you buying this year for others, and what do you want for yourself? | 12/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 64 | VideoSleeping Arrangements | -- | 12/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 65 | VideoThe Grandmoms of Momversation | -- | 12/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 66 | VideoWhat Would You Be Doing if You Weren't a Mom? | Ah, life choices. Take one path, and you're working in the Peace Corps in Morocco. Take another, and you're covered in baby throw up and breast milk... and loving it. And while you're enjoying mommyhood now, it's always fun to daydream about what life might be if you hadn't taken that path. So, Rebecca Woolf of Girl's Gone Child asks, "What would you be doing right now if you weren't a mom? | 12/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 67 | VideoHow Flippin Tired Are You? | Moms and sleep go together like ice cream and ranch dressing. It's not that moms don't love to sleep; it's that moms don't get to sleep, what with crying babies, sick kids, and driving middle schoolers from lesson to lesson. And when you don't get enough sleep (or any sleep), you get so flippin' tired that you start to lose it a little. You put your milk in your clothes closet; you call your baby by your hubby's name; you go to the grocery store when you meant to pick your kids up from school. So what crazy things have you done when sleep deprived? Daphne Brogdon of Cool Mom asks, "Just how flippin' tired are you?" | 12/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 68 | VideoIs It Ever Too Early To Potty Train? | Baby potty training: when is the "correct" time? Momversation's mom bloggers talk about how and when a baby should be potty trained. Talk about a contentious topic. A million people have a million different ideas about baby potty training; from the 3 Day Potty Training Method to Dr. Phil to the diaper-free folks, everyone's got an opinion. So, with all the conflicting information and tips, how can we tell what is the "right" way to potty train our children? And if we do it "incorrectly," will it really have a lasting negative effect on our kids? Or is that just a bunch of, well, poopy? Our guest Jill Fehrenbacher of Inhabitots asks, "When is the right time to start potty training your child?" | 12/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 69 | VideoDid You Pick The Right Mate To Be Your Co-Parent? | Until you have a child, you won't know exactly how your mate will be as a co-parent. Sure, he or she might be kind, thoughtful, and love kids, but it's hard to be kind after staying awake for 3 days straight with an infant. So, how has your mate stood up to the challenge? Did you pick the right person to co-parent your children? And what constitutes a good co-parent? Mindy Roberts of The Mommy Blog asks, "Did you pick the right mate?" Co-parent: have you picked the right mate to help raise your children? Mom bloggers discuss the issue. | 12/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 70 | VideoDo You Feel Guilty About Giving In To Your Kids? | It's almost too easy to give in to your kids. After all, every parent wants to give her kids more than she had. But if you bend to every whim of your child, you risk raising a kid who might be a little, well, bratty. But when your child looks at you with big eyes and asks, "PleasePleasePlease, can I have Super Cool Hair Barbie?" it's pretty hard to say no. Or is it? And if you do give in to your child, do you feel guilty after? Giyen Kim of Bacon Is My Enemy asks, "Do you feel guilty when you give in to your child? Or when you don't give in?" | 12/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 71 | VideoHow Will You Help Your Community This Holiday | -- | 12/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 72 | VideoAre Mommies Allowed to Have Tantrums? | If toddlers can throw temper tantrums, then why can't moms? After all, there's a lot of frustration that comes from raising kids who have very definite opinions on such things as the proper time for going to bed (never) and what constitutes a good dinner (ice cream). And though we all try our hardest to maintain an even keel, sometimes a mom can't help having a good ol' fashioned freakout. Guest Sarah Burns of The Ohana Mama asks, "Are moms allowed to have temper tantrums? | 11/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 73 | VideoWho's the Better Gift Giver, Men or Women? | Do you hear that? Are those...? Why, yes, those are jingle bells! And with jingle bells come our favorite time of year: Christmas shopping. And now that Thanksgiving is here, the busiest shopping time of year has commenced (hello, Black Friday!). With all the gift-giving going on, we wondered who is better at giving gifts: men or women? Who is more thoughtful, who picks the showstopping presents, and who is the most creative? Daphne Brogdon of Cool Mom asks, "Who are the best at giving gifts, men or women?" | 11/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 74 | VideoAre You Having Your Thanksgiving or Your Mom's? | Thanksgiving traditions are deeply entrenched in American society. We have our Pilgrims, our turkey, and of course, our football! But we also have family Thanksgiving traditions that have been passed down from older generations. Maybe your family celebrates with your grandmother's story-telling custom or your great-granddad's famous turkey gravy or a game of touch football. But with all of these traditions, is there room for your personal touch on the holiday? Dana Loesch of Mamalogues asks, 'Whose Thanksgiving is it, yours or your mom's?" | 11/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 75 | VideoFavorite Momversation Moments (part1) | -- | 11/19/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 76 | VideoHow Do You Deal With A Public Tantrum? | We've all been there. Your child throws a wild, crying, apoplectic temper tantrum in public. You're angry, embarrassed, frustrated, and exasperated. But what do you do about the temper tantrum? Do you cart your child out of the public place? Do you walk away and leave her crying? Do you reprimand your kid? What works (and what doesn't?)? Heather Armstrong of Dooce asks, "How do you deal with a public tantrum?" | 11/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 77 | VideoOnline or In-Store Shopping? | -- | 11/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 78 | VideoThe Pets of Momversation | Super moms, super pets! Pets are important parts of our families, and here we introduce you to some of our panelists' furriest family members, from cats to dogs to guinea pigs. Asha, Alice, Heather, and Rebecca talk about their pets: how they got them, how they fit in with the family, and why they are special. Join Heather Armstrong of Dooce, and talk about your furry friends. | 11/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 79 | VideoHow Do You Keep Your Kids Healthy? | Keeping kids healthy is a top priority during cold and flu season. And with the H1N1 virus making the rounds, it's important to stress good health habits, such as handwashing and not sharing cups and utensils. But what to do when your kids are at school, and you aren't there to monitor them? And how do you keep siblings from sharing illnesses? Daphne Brogdon of Cool Mom asks, "How do you keep your kids healthy?" | 11/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 80 | VideoWhen Do You Leave Kids Home Alone? | Mention leaving your children home alone, and you might get a few raised eyebrows. There are few issues more controversial than when to let your kids start "babysitting" themselves. Few moms can agree what age is appropriate. Is it 12? 16? And how do younger siblings fit into a parent's decision? Guest Meredith Sinclair of Hoo-dee-Hoo asks, "When do you leave kids home alone?" | 11/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 81 | VideoDo You Let Your Kids Talk Back To Strangers? | Talking back to strangers: when is it appropriate, and when is it rude? Some moms want to empower their children to defend themselves against inappropriate behavior. Some parents don't allow their children to talk to strangers period, yet alone in a confrontational manner. Sure, as parents, we don't love when our children "talk back," but we also want our kids to not be pushovers. So, where's the line? Jessica Gottlieb from JessicaGottlieb.com asks, "Do you allow your kids to talk back to strangers?" | 11/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 82 | VideoHow Young Is Too Young to Babysit? | The sign reads, "Babysitters Needed!" and your teen is dying to babysit. But you're not quite so enthusiastic. Sure, you started babysitting at age 13, but that now seems so... young. But what's the difference between then and now? Are teens really less responsible than they were a scant 10 years ago? Or have parents changed? Giyen Kim of Bacon Is My Enemy asks, "How young is too young to babysit?" | 11/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 83 | VideoOvercoming Depression | You've heard of the phrase, "depression hurts?" It's true. Beyond emotional symptoms such as guilt, hopelessness, and irritability, depression also has physical symptoms, such as chronic aches, fatigue, and insomnia. It's not something one can just "get over." It is an illness that can affect every member of a family. That's why when depression hurts a person, she need understanding and treatment, not judgment. Guest Danny Evans of Dad Gone Mad and author of Rage Against the Meshugenah joins Heather Armstrong of Dooce in asking, "How do you overcome depression?" | 10/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 84 | VideoAre Little Girls Clothes Way Too Sexy? | -- | 10/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 85 | VideoDo Your Kids Call Adults By Their First Names? | -- | 10/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 86 | VideoHave Kids' Halloween Costumes Crossed the Line? | Halloween is about fantasy, fun, and (of course) candy. But some of the kids' costumes seem to cross the line: a sexy pirate, a belly-baring cheerleader, an axe murderer. And have you ever seen a referee who looked like this? Are these simply harmless costumes or something you wouldn't let your child be caught undead in? Why can't Halloween be one time in the year where kids can just be kids? And do we need to buy these questionable costumes, or is it better to make your own with your children? Dana Loesch of Mamalogues asks, "Have kids' Halloween costumes crossed the line?" | 10/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 87 | VideoDo You Let Your Child Watch Scary Movies? | It's October, and it seems like everyone is lining up to see the latest creepy flick, Paranormal Activity. But for little kids, movies as seemingly benign (at least from the commercials) as Coraline can be traumatizing. After all, kids and scary movies go together like ice cream and ranch dressing. Or do they? Are your kids not bothered by frightening films? Mindy Roberts of The Mommy Blog asks, "Do you let your kids watch scary movies?" | 10/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 88 | VideoTalking To Your Kids About Race | One of the most difficult issues to discuss with your kids is race. From an early age, children can recognize the surface differences between kids, such as the color of skin. And as well all know, where kids go, so go questions. So how much of an emphasis do you put on race, and how can you relay your attitudes towards diversity to your children? Alice Bradley of Finslippy asks, "How do you talk to your kids about race?" | 10/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 89 | VideoDealing With a Miscarriage | A miscarriage can dredge up myriad emotions: guilt, sorrow, anger, and isolation. A miscarriage truly is a loss, and it's natural to grieve. It's also natural to ask yourself questions such as, "What did I do to cause this?" even though the majority of miscarriages have nothing to do with a mother's actions. And though it's difficult to talk about, miscarriages should be discussed because such a large number of women experience them; talking through the pain can often lead to a healthier recovery and less stigma. So, today on Momversation, the panelists are speaking about miscarriage, the feelings associated with them, and the reaction of friends and co-workers. Our guest Megan Meany of NBC 4 New York asks, "How do you deal with your or a friend's miscarriage?" | 10/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 90 | VideoFunny Wedding Day Stories | It's the day that every little girl dreams of the biggest party of one's life: her wedding day. So many details... so many things that can go wrong. The cake can fall, the band can suck, a wedding crasher can throw up on your mom's dress. But one man's disaster is another man's hilarious story. And here are some of our laugh-out-loud moments. | 10/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 91 | VideoKids and Gun Play: Good or Bad? | A lot of parents get upset when they see their kids engaging in gunplay. But is it harmful or just harmless role playing? Daphne Brogdon of Cool Mom asks, "Is gunplay harmful?" | 10/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 92 | VideoDid You Take Your Husband's Name? | Did you change your name when you got married? Did you get schmack for your decision? And what do you think of people who either keep their names or change them? Top Mom bloggers discuss the issue in this Momversation episode. | 10/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 93 | VideoDo Our Kids Get Too Many Trophies? | Does an award have any meaning if everyone gets one? Mom bloggers ask if our kids get too many trophies. | 10/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 94 | VideoWhat's Up With All the Homework? | Professional poker player and mom Annie Duke asks top mom bloggers if kids today have too much homework. | 10/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 95 | VideoDo You Play Favorites With Your Kids? | Do you "play favorites" with your kids? Though you might have a favorite child, you'd probably never admit it. Top mom bloggers discuss the issue. | 10/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 96 | VideoAre Private Schools Worth It? | Top mom bloggers discuss the education controversy: private vs. public schools. Which is better? | 10/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 97 | VideoTo Cry It Out or Not Cry It Out? | Momversation's mom bloggers discuss sleep training, the Ferber method, and babies "crying it out." | 9/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 98 | VideoMomversation Style | The Momversation mom bloggers discuss style, from favorite clothes, to hair styling tips, to the best cosmetics. | 9/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 99 | VideoFrugalista 2 | Nina Garcia Longform Target As | 9/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 100 | VideoFrugalista 1 | Nina Garcia Frugalista Longfrom Spot | 9/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 100 Episodes |
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