Posted in Podcast on 06. Sep, 2010
With the start of the new school year can come new challenges for children who are not progressing academically, socially or emotionally along with their peers. How do you know if your child is at risk? What steps can you take to ensure the most appropriate educational experience is being provided for your child? This [...]
Posted in Podcast on 30. Aug, 2010
We may be a day late, but hopefully this retake is a better show because of it! This week we talk about Kristin’s family trip to Jamaica (courtesy of the Jamaican Travel Board); traveling with kids, resort nannies and wonder whether there should there be kids-only sections on airplanes. Links mentioned: Jamaica | Eat This, [...]
Posted in Podcast on 30. Aug, 2010
We tried to record a show before Kristin and her family left for a weekend fam trip to Jamaica, but experienced all sorts of technical difficulties during the process. We will release a new episode tomorrow. When will our schedules align? Maybe once school starts. Except even that’s not the same: Kristin’s kids start this [...]
Posted in Podcast on 24. Aug, 2010
The Manic Mommies are joined by Amy Corda, a friend whose daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, a disease “where the body does not produce insulin, a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life.” (American Diabetes Association) According to the American Diabetes Association only [...]
Posted in Podcast on 16. Aug, 2010
We may be miles away from each other, but with video Skype and a cold beverage in hand, it feels like the good ol’ days. This week we chat about making new mom friends, manic mommies meetups and getting ready for heading back to school. Links mentioned: Operation Hulk | Drunk Hulk | Meet up [...]
Posted in Podcast on 01. Aug, 2010
This week it’s Kristin who’s on vacation and it’s sounding a lot like the Griswolds meets Caddyshack. Later, in anticipation of the release of 39 Clues book #10 this month, we chat with Clues author Jude Watson about what has made this multi-platform series a runaway success. Links mentioned: House in Raleigh | The 39 [...]
Posted in Podcast on 25. Jul, 2010
This week we’re talking about sleepovers (has your kid ever taken a bite out of a glow stick?), summer squash from the CSA and finding a new pediatrician. We also take a stroll down memory lane to five years ago when we recorded our very first episode. Some things never change. Kristin’s still wearing PJs [...]
Posted in Podcast on 18. Jul, 2010
The Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV) is a non-profit network of domestic violence programs founded in 1990 by survivors and their allies. Kelly Starr joins the Manic Mommies to share information about the WSCADV’s mission, as well as their latest project – teaming up with the Seattle Mariners to raise $200,000 through the [...]
Posted in Podcast on 12. Jul, 2010
Although it doesn’t feel this way, there are actually more hours per week than you might think! Subtract a 40-50 hour work week, 8 hours of sleep per night, and you’ve still got more hours left for fun and personal time than you’ve spent at the office! This week we talk with Laura Vanderkam, author [...]
Posted in Podcast on 05. Jul, 2010
If your kids have seen any news on TV or glanced at the front page of your newspaper, they’ve probably asked you this question. This week Jaime Matyas of the National Wildlife Federation returns with some suggestions on how to talk with your children about the oil spill in the Gulf. Erin and Kristin also [...]
Posted in Podcast on 28. Jun, 2010
After living in Rochester for two days, Erin is back in Massachusetts. On her way way BACK to New York, the Mommies meet up in a parking lot (it’s a drive by podcast) where we catch up on the last week as well as discuss the oil spill in the Gulf, the worst parenting book [...]
Posted in Podcast on 21. Jun, 2010
It’s our “last” podcast before Erin and her family move to Rochester, New York. Through the chaos of kids in the pool, we discuss too many good-byes, not-so-quick trips to the Emergency Room, and why “Hot Mess” should be a new Twitter hashtag (#hotmess). Links mentioned: Money Savvy Pig Listen: mp3
Posted in Podcast on 14. Jun, 2010
Erin’s big move is this week (lucky we’re recording a show at all!) and we’re catching up on the going away party, packing hell, how Kristin nearly missed the boys’ birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese, and Erin’s Chevrolet test drives. Links mentioned: Rosa Rugosa | Chuck E. Cheese birthday parties| Chevrolet Traverse | Chevrolet [...]
Posted in Podcast on 07. Jun, 2010
It’s finally feeling like summer around these parts, so we decided to kick back with some light reading and share inspirations from the June issues of our favorite magazines. Of course, we couldn’t let an episode go by without some talk of Erin’s move and Kristin’s home improvement projects. Reminds us of that saying, “The [...]
Posted in Podcast on 31. May, 2010
After the birth of her daughter in 2002, Heather Jack found it difficult to find volunteer opportunities that allowed children to participate. As a result, Heather was inspired to develop The Volunteer Family (www.thevolunteerfamily.org), a non-profit which identifies over 30,000 volunteer opportunities in 40 states, and has helped connect 13,000 children, parents, and teachers to [...]
Posted in Podcast on 24. May, 2010
Is it possible to have a life with children that doesn’t require you or your partner to sacrifice either work or family? Can you share the load and still have time for your favorite hobbies and leisure activities? How can two parents raise their children in a way that allows balance for everyone in the [...]
Posted in Podcast on 16. May, 2010
Manic Mommies life coach Kristin G. joins us for an update on the coaching sessions she’s been conducting with three lucky listeners, revealing the secret that helped one mom gain control over her stressful morning routine. Could this tip help you? Then we ponder all that goes into scheduling our families and the preferred tools [...]
Posted in Podcast on 09. May, 2010
In honor of Mother’s Day, long-time listener Mindy (hostess of the crafty Web site wishstudio.com) turns the microphone around and asks us the questions this week! Some are innocent, some are totally embarrassing, some are quite funny. If you’ve ever wondered what our husbands do for work, what our biggest challenges were when we were [...]
Posted in Podcast on 02. May, 2010
How many times have you been told your child is so cute he or she should be a model? This week we interview Erin’s friend and former co-worker Ben, who is a “stage” dad in NYC. From go-sees to auditions, Ben gives us the real scoop on what it takes for a kid to make [...]
Posted in Podcast on 27. Apr, 2010
Dana Wood, editor and writer of the book Momover joins us to talk about why self-care is so important for moms. Learn the secrets to surviving the emotional, physical and spiritual challenges that emerge for new moms (and those of us who have been moms for years)! Links Mentioned: Hulu | Glee | Food, Inc. [...]
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